Emily's List of Weekend Activities - July 7, 2018
If you didn't get enough fireworks on the Fourth of July, you'll want to head over to Shake the Lake in Spring City.
North Korea accuses U.S. of making unilateral demands for denuclearization
Last Updated Jul 7, 2018 9:53 AM EDT SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's Foreign Ministry called talks with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo "regrettable" after his visit this week to Pyongyang and accused the U.S. of making unilateral demands…
Pompeo leaves North Korea with "progress" but no major breakthrough
Last Updated Jul 7, 2018 9:05 AM EDT TOKYO, Japan -- In a face-to-face visit with hopes of putting meat on the bones after the historic summit between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, U.S. Secretary of…
Thai soccer coach apologizes to boys' parents, boys write "don't worry" in letters
MAE SAI, Thailand -- The soccer coach trapped in a cave with 12 Thai boys has apologized to their parents in the first letter he and the team have sent out through divers. The boys wrote letters to their parents…
Pompeo and top North Korean negotiator say they need to "clarify" things
When Secretary of State Mike Pompeo engaged in a full day of denuclearization talks with North Koreans in Pyongyang Saturday, the top North Korea negotiator suggested that the secretary might have lost sleep over their dinner conversation Friday, and both…
North Georgia residents deal with storm impacts Friday
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Storms showed their impacts in North Georgia Friday afternoon. Heather Baker captured video of drivers trying to navigate through flash flooding on Cleveland Highway in Dalton. Over in Walker County, what could be serious storm…
U.S. State Department calls out Russia on "eroding press freedoms"
Russian opposition activists rally in support of freedom of press in central Moscow, on April 13, 2014. Anatoly Tanin / AFP/Getty Images The U.S. State Department on Friday condemned the Russian government for its efforts to "stifle press freedom and…
U.S. orders non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua
A protester stands at a barricade on the Pan-American highway during a protest against Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's government in Jinotepe, Nicaragua July 5, 2018. OSWALDO RIVAS/REUTERS The U.S. government on Friday ordered non-emergency government personnel to leave Nicaragua and…
At least 24 killed in town where fireworks disasters are common
TULTEPEC, Mexico -- Grieving emergency personnel in the Mexico City suburb of Tultepec carried the caskets of four comrades through the town's streets Friday as authorities investigated whether an attempt to douse burning fireworks with water may have triggered further blasts…
GOOD SAMARITAN: Man steps in to save unconscious woman, family wants to thank him
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A video was posted to Facebook of a woman who witnesses say was dumped on the side of the road. A good samaritan jumped into action to help the unconscious woman and says he's no hero. He…
Hurricane Beryl could hit islands still recovering from last year's storms
Last Updated Jul 6, 2018 5:54 PM EDT Barbados declared a hurricane watch Friday as Hurricane Beryl gathered strength in the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm was declared the first hurricane of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season,…
Woman charged with home invasion and shooting
Autumn Gibson was just arrested last week for financial exploitation of an elderly adult
Belgium beats Brazil and advances to World Cup semifinals
Belgium's Nacer Chadli, Vincent Kompany and Eden Hazard celebrate at the World Cup on Friday. Manan Vatsyayana / AFP/Getty KAZAN, Russia -- Belgium beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the semifinals of the World Cup for just the second time. The Belgians…
Boys' lack of diving skills delaying cave evacuation, authorities say
MAE SAI, Thailand -- Authorities in Thailand said Friday they will not immediately attempt an underwater evacuation of 12 schoolboys who have been trapped in a cave for almost two weeks because they have not learned adequate diving skills in…
Station Street sees successes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Thursday, people gathered on Station Street for First Thursday. "We have an extended happy hour and food, beverage, bluegrass music, all kinds of entertainment for all ages," Stir Restaurant General Manager Don Lyle said. It…
Police: Charges filed in Canadian hockey team bus crash case
Mourners attend a vigil at the Elgar Petersen Arena, home of the Humboldt Broncos, on April 8, 2018. Jonathan Hayward/Pool via REUTERS TORONTO -- Canadian police say someone has been arrested and charged in connection with an April bus crash…
2018 FIFA World Cup schedule, results
Last Updated Jul 6, 2018 4:06 PM EDT The first semi-final match up for this year's World Cup is set, and France will face off against Belgium on Tuesday. Both teams won their respective quarterfinal matchup on Friday. Quarterfinal schedule,…
Chattanooga Police still looking for shooting scene
They have two possible locations on opposite ends of Alton Park
Trucks dump treated solid waste on Highway 27
The load was treated solid waste from the Moccasin Bend Treatment plant.
Why Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea "will be a real test"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in North Korea, where he could meet with Kim Jong Un. He landed in Pyongyang Friday for the first time since President Trump met Kim at a summit in Singapore last month. Pompeo said…
Why Mike Pompeo's visit to North Korea "will be a real test"
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in North Korea, where he could meet with Kim Jong Un. He landed in Pyongyang Friday for the first time since President Trump met Kim at a summit in Singapore last month. Pompeo said…
Favors takes plea deal in attack of his girlfriend
Investigators say he assaulted his girlfriend at home and then in a car driving to Chatsworth
Second vehicle may have hit woman on Dayton Pike
Witnesses now say two vehicles, one right behind the other, may have hit the woman
Concern about violence in Zimbabwe ahead of historic election
JOHANNESBURG -- A recent bombing in Zimbabwe is raising questions about security ahead of a significant election in the country on July 30. At least two people were killed and dozens others were injured in the attack last month. So…