Tuberculosis remains the most lethal of infectious diseases worldwide, killing more than 1.6 million people a year. But researchers say a new vaccine might prevent half of full-blown illnesses in infected people who receive the shot. "We found that the…
Without naming President Trump, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani blasted the United States during his U.N. General Assembly address on Tuesday, suggesting Mr. Trump had "xenophobic tendencies resembling a Nazi disposition," among other criticisms. In response, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo…
UDPATE: Soddy Daisy has confirmed that a woman has drowned in the flooding. Soddy Daisy Police say they have found the body of the woman about 200 yards from her home at Depot and Oak Streets. They are not releasing…
Throughout the summer, federal officials repeatedly indicated there were no long-term plans to continue operation of a temporary "tent city" for unaccompanied migrant children. The facility opened on June 14, and officials said they expected it to close on July 13.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A sinkhole in Cleveland shut down a daycare center, according to Cleveland Police. Cleveland Police are investigating the sinkhole that opened up under part of the Westside Christian Academy building on Westside Drive. According to police,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools are closing due to flooding and additional rainfall on the rain.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Danish submarine inventor Peter Madsen, convicted of torturing and murdering Swedish reporter Kim Wall last year, lost his appeal against his life sentence Wednesday, shortly after he apologized to the victim's family. The 47-year-old listened quietly…
Pope Francis loses his skull cap in the wind during the Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican, Sept. 26, 2018. REUTERS ROME -- Pope Francis called sex abuse "monstrous" on his return flight from a four-day…
UNITED NATIONS -- "Moving forward, we are only going to give foreign aid to those who respect us and, frankly, are our friends," President Trump declared Tuesday before the U.N. General Assembly. "We are taking a hard look at U.S.…
Bolton to Iran: "We are watching and we will come after you" Mr. Trump's National Security Adviser John Bolton issued stern warnings to Iran in a speech at the UN on Tuesday, slamming the Iran nuclear deal as the "worst…
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that in private messages from Kim Jong Un to President Donald Trump, the North Korean dictator has been "very consistent" that he's "intent on denuclearizing" the Korean Peninsula. "He understands that, he understands the…
UNITED NATIONS -- Even as world leaders step up to the podium at the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, the lion's share of attention will be down the hall, where President Trump will be chairing the Security Council. It will…
Tropical Storm Rosa swirling off Mexican coast early on September 26, 2018 NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa, which formed off the Pacific coast Tuesday, is expected to strengthen rapidly and become a hurricane Wednesday and a major hurricane Thursday. But the…
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According to a press release, Hamilton County Schools will be delayed Wednesday, September 26th for one hour, due to heavy rains overnight that have flooded some roads in the area. Bur routes are also delayed for one hour. Several trees…
In this photograph taken on August 27, 2017 a US special forces soldier (L) and Afghan Commando take part in a combat training exercise at the Shorab Military Camp in Lashkar Gah in the Afghan province of Helmand. Getty KABUL,…
A look at the forecast path for Tropical Storm Rosa as of 11 p.m. ET on Tue., Sept. 25, 2018. NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa has formed off the Pacific coast Tuesday and has quickly strengthened. The National Hurricane Center (NHC)…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Since 1992, Dade County has operated with five commissioners. That includes a Chairman. "You can keep more informed for your county because those people, they have that person in their community they can call," Dade…
Last Updated Sep 25, 2018 6:35 AM EDT President Trump takes the stage at the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday after a year in which he heaped criticism on some of the United States' closest allies, while praising the leadership…
A look at the forecast path for Tropical Storm Rosa as of 3 p.m. ET on Tue., Sept. 25, 2018. NOAA Tropical Storm Rosa has formed off the Pacific coast and is expected to become a hurricane by early Wednesday,…
On the first day of testimony for the murder trial of Jay Burlison, witnesses and surviving victims took the stand.
NEW YORK — An unexpected scene in the audience at the 73rd United Nations General Assembly may end up doing more good than all the big political speeches combined. Meet 3-month old Neve Ardern Gayford, daughter of New Zealand Prime…
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