Alabama officer argues self defense in fatal shooting
A white Alabama police officer charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man is asking a judge to rule that he's immune from prosecution.
Hundreds of migrants storm border of Spanish enclave
Sub-Saharan migrants climb over a metallic fence that divides Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla in a March 28, 2014 file photo. AP MADRID -- Around 800 migrants stormed border fences separating Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from…
Greece fire death toll mounts, along with desperation and anger
ATHENS, Greece -- Frantic relatives searching for loved ones missing in Greece's deadliest forest fire in decades headed to Athens' morgue Thursday, as rescue crews and volunteers continued searches on land and at sea for potential further victims. Those arriving…
Girl Scouts Makes Changes after seeing Decrease in Memberships
The Girl Scouts are making several changes to reverse a slide in membership and adjust to the times. The Girl Scouts recruited Queen Latifah to narrate a video featuring famous former Girl Scouts, including Venus Williams and Katie Couric. And…
Laos vows action after dam failure with 131 still missing
SANAMXAY, Laos -- Lao authorities ordered closer monitoring of hydroelectric facilities as they investigate why a dam in the country's southeast collapsed earlier this week, killing at least 27 people and leaving 131 missing. Floodwaters that rose to rooftops were…
Iranian general to Trump: War would "destroy all you possess"
TEHRAN, Iran -- A top Iranian general says his forces are ready if President Donald Trump follows through on his warning that Iran will "suffer consequences" if Tehran threatens the United States. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Wednesday there was…
China trade war casualty: Qualcomm nixes $44B bid to buy rival
SAN DIEGO -- Qualcomm said Wednesday it was dropping its $44 billion deal to buy Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors, a high-profile victim of the rising trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Instead, the San Diego-based chipmaker said it will…
Cricket star Imran Khan takes early lead in Pakistan elections
ISLAMABAD -- Vote counting in an election marred by allegations of fraud and militant violence has been tediously slow, yet from the outset cricket star Imran Khan and his party have maintained a commanding lead. Election officials said it will…
Explosion or possible fire reported outside U.S. Embassy in Beijing
Security personnel remove objects near U.S. embassy in Beijing on July 26, 2018 THOMAS PETER / REUTERS Last Updated Jul 26, 2018 3:09 AM EDT BEIJING -- There appears to have been a fire or possible explosion outside the U.S.…
Last 6 doomsday cult members on death row executed by Japan
March 20, 1995, file photo shows subway passengers affected by sarin nerve gas being treated near Tsukiji subway station in Tokyo after attack carried out by doomsday cult members AP TOKYO -- The last six members of a Japanese doomsday…
Congressional candidate's office door smashed
A congressional candidate says she was targeted when someone recently smashed her office door.
James Cameron is fighting to prevent auction of Titanic artifacts
A group of British museums have begun a multimillion dollar campaign to keep thousands of items salvaged from the Titanic from falling into private hands at a bankruptcy auction. The effort is backed by filmmaker James Cameron and Robert Ballard,…
Charred remains of wildfire victims found in Greece
Fast-moving fires in Greece has claimed at least 74 lives. In one coastal town, rescuers found the bodies of 25 people, huddled together. CBS News correspondent Seth Doane reports from Mati, Greece.
Marion County accident claims one life
One person is dead after a car and a motorcycle collided in Marion County.
TECH BYTE: Use Smartphone Apps to Make Traveling Easier
Summer is a popular time to go on a big trip or vacation, but getting to your destination doesn't have to be stressful.
Murray County health officials warn of rabies after rabid skunk found
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- North Georgia health officials are warning the public to make sure their pets are vaccinated after a rabid skunk was found dead in a Murray County neighborhood. Neighbors say this isn't the first rabid wild…
Crews spend day fixing Hixson Pike water main break
Crews spent the day fixing a water main break at Lupton Drive and Hixson Pike.
Law enforcement agencies ability to share info in limbo
Commissioner Tim Boyd demanded a full report about the computer conflict.
Tenn-Am continues installing water pipe under Tennessee River
Tenn-Am expects to complete that project in December.
Escaped gangster spotted in car with explosives, narrowly avoids capture
PONTOISE, France -- A French gangster on the run for weeks after a dramatic helicopter jailbreak has narrowly avoided capture by a police patrol and had to abandon a car containing explosives, officials said Wednesday. Officers identified Redoine Faid as…
Nokian Tyres plant construction update
Nokian Tyres is continuing construction on its first North American tire manufacturing plant in Rhea County.
TDOT to repair barrier wall on I-24
The repair will require overnight lane closures.
Brazilian student gunned down in latest wave of violence in Nicaragua
A Brazilian medical student and three other people have been killed amid unrest that has rocked Nicaragua for over three months, her university and a human rights group reported Tuesday. Rayneia Lima, whose age varied between 29 and 31 in…
Student stops deportation of Afghan man by refusing to take seat on plane
When President Trump issued an executive order banning residents of certain Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. last year, airports across the country turned from travel hubs to sites of political protest. In the time since, as debates over immigration…