High school treated for pest infestation closes again
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A high school in Tennessee that's been struggling with a pest infestation recently re-opened following treatment only to close again.
Major Tommy Bradford says it was the community support that changed his mind about retiring
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Five surgeries later, Dade County Major Tommy Bradford says he feels good. Major Bradford was injured when a suspect fleeing police, hit him as his set out the spikes to stop the high-speed pursuit. He lost his…
U.S. fighter jets intercept Russian bombers over Arctic Ocean
A U.S. F-22 stealth fighter jet flies over Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, February 17, 2016. Kim Hong-Ji / REUTERS Two Alaska-based U.S. fighter jets intercepted two Russian bombers over the Arctic Ocean last week, U.S. officials said…
U.S. woman, son fighting for lives after giraffe attack
Dr. Katy Williams is seen in a family photo holding her son Finn. handout LONDON -- An American scientist and her young son were fighting for their lives Friday in a South African hospital after being attacked by a giraffe…
U.S., U.K. boost joint effort to combat female genital mutilation
LONDON -- It's 10am, and a crowd of people is gathered outside an arrival gate at London's Heathrow Airport. Police, social workers, border patrol agents, and charity workers wait for passengers to disembark their flight from Brussels, one of Europe's…
Female scientist finally honored for "breakthrough" donates $3M award
Acclaimed Northern Irish astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2011 where she talked about her work which included the discovery of the pulsar. Getty LONDON -- One of Britain's leading astrophysicists is donating her…
As Mattis visits, an Afghan survivor is haunted by a relentless war
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (top R) meets with U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis (C), U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John Bass (2nd L), and U.S. General Joseph Dunford (L) at the Presidential Palace in Kabul on September 7, 2018. Getty KABUL…
U.S. warns against "reckless" Syria assault as Russia hammers rebels
Russian airstrikes resumed Friday morning in Syria, pounding rebel positions in Idlib province. Syrian government forces resumed shelling of rebels there. At least one person was killed and several others wounded. The attacks come amid repeated warnings from the U.S.…
North Korea will continue attacks despite hacker charges, expert says
Federal prosecutors have identified the man they say is behind some of the world's most destructive cyberattacks. The Justice Department claims a North Korean programmer, backed by Kim Jong Un's regime, conducted attacks that include the devastating hack of Sony…
U.S. defense secretary in surprise visit to Afghanistan
U.S. Defense Secretary James Mattis after landing in Kabul, Afghanistan on March 13, 2018, for unannounced visit REUTERS KABUL, Afghanistan -- Defense Secretary James Mattis arrived in the Afghan capital of Kabul Friday on a surprise visit to the war-weary…
Trump says he won't give aid to Palestinians unless they agree to peace deal
In a Rosh Hashanah conference call with Jewish faith leaders and rabbis, President Trump said he would not give money to Palestinians until they agree to make a peace deal. "I stopped massive amounts of money that we were paying…
Preparations underway for Moon River Music Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fences are up and inside at Coolidge Park Thursday people were getting the venue ready for the Moon River Music Festival. And, while planning started over a year ago, preparations on site started Sunday. "Tuesday really…
Remembering Deputy Donald Bond on the 17th anniversary of his death
Hamilton County Deputy was gunned down 17 years ago
Another gas pump skimmer found in Trenton
This is the second one found there this week.
Locals react to Nike-Kaepernick ad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NFL returns Thursday night as the defending Superbowl champs, the Philadelphia Eagles, host the Atlanta Falcons. But a lot of focus has shifted off the game and to Nike's new partnership with Colin Kaepernick. According to…
Student shot in 2016 attack in Afghanistan fears for her life more than ever
KABUL, Afghanistan — Relentless violence in Afghanistan has surged in recent days, with four attacks in 24 hours leaving at least 40 people dead. There are endless checkpoints in the capital Kabul, and blast walls have turned parts of the…
Development plans expected in downtown Chattanooga parking lot
New apartments and commercial space are expected to soon go up in downtown Chattanooga.
Police chase ends with officers shooting a suspect in Dade County
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Another high speed chase in Dade County has ended with the suspect being shot by law enforcement officers. It started around 4:15 PM when State Trooper Joe Geddie began pursuit of the vehicle on I 59.…
Girls sell lemonade to support Major Tommy Bradford
The injured deputy pays them a visit to say Thanks.
Plea deal made in Louisiana State University student death
Student from Georgia died of alcohol poisoning at frat party.
Hurricane Florence churns toward Bermuda as Gordon soaks U.S.
Hurricane Florence became the first major storm of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season Wednesday as it moved on a path that could take it toward Bermuda. Florence has been downgraded to a category 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 115…
Burberry shedding real fur from its fashion line
Elisa Sednaoui attends the Burberry show during London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2016/17 at Kensington Gardens, Feb. 22, 2016 in London, England. Getty LONDON -- The British luxury fashion brand Burberry will stop using real fur in its products. The company…
Thai boys rescued from cave star at shopping mall exhibition
Phanumas Saengdee, a member of the "Wild Boars" football club, crawls inside a prop cave at an interactive exhibition in a mall in Bangkok on September 6, 2018. Getty BANGKOK -- It was showtime Thursday for the 12 boys and…
Far-right poised for big gains in Swedish election
STOCKHOLM -- Sweden is holding a general election Sunday, the first since the country took in a record number of migrants from the Middle East and Africa in 2015 on top of the hundreds of thousands admitted before. While the…