Johnthony Walker appears in court
Former Chattanooga bus driver Johnthony Walker appeared in a preliminary hearing today in Nashville.
Trump and EU easing tariff tensions a "ceasefire," but pressure is still on
President Trump and the European Union appear to be backing away from a trade war. Mr. Trump and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed Wednesday to work toward eliminating tariffs, trade barriers and subsidies between the two economic giants. The…
Zoo accused of painting donkeys to look like zebras
An alleged zebra stands nearby Egyptian student Mahmoud A. Sarhan. Mahmoud A. Sarhan An Egyptian zoo is insisting it did not paint a pair of donkeys to look like zebras. Cairo's International Garden municipal park became a target of ridicule after…
"Blood moon" eclipse, Mars pairing up for astronomical spectacle
The longest "blood moon" eclipse in this century will coincide with Mars' closest approach to Earth in 15 years to offer skygazers a thrilling astronomical double bill on Friday, astronomers say. For about half the world, the moon will be…
Global Goalscast: The myths about refugees
Vendors line a street in the Kakuma refugee settlement in north western Kenya WFP/Martin Karimi In the noisy debate around migration, many damaging myths about refugees have been amplified – foremost among them the persistent "refugee as terrorist" myth. But…
Global Goalscast: The myths about refugees
Vendors line a street in the Kakuma refugee settlement in north western Kenya WFP/Martin Karimi In the noisy debate around migration, many damaging myths about refugees have been amplified – foremost among them the persistent "refugee as terrorist" myth. But…
Cleveland Police: Witnesses of drive by shooting on Michigan Avenue are uncooperative
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are investigating a drive by shooting on Michigan Avenue. Police say that two people were in the car that was fired at. They were not injured. Right now, the witnesses of this shooting aren't…
Israeli mag sacks cartoonist for Netanyahu-as-pig drawing
Knesset member Oren Hazan takes a selfie with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, and MP David Bitan, right of Netanyahu, after a Knesset session that passed of a contentious bill, in Jerusalem, July 19, 2018. AP JERUSALEM -- Israel's…
Vladimir Putin's soccer ball gift to Trump may have had microchip
The soccer ball that Vladimir Putin gave President Donald Trump may have had a bug after all. Though it's not what you're thinking. Adidas says that particular ball is embedded with a microchip that accesses Adidas content for display on…
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.
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