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Chattanooga Firefighters Injured in Morning Blaze

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Three Chattanooga firefighters are recovering from burns after battling a morning house fire. It happened on 4th Avenue in East Lake. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl tells us what was inside that could have injured the firefighters.

Local Mental Health Experts Weigh in on Capitol Hill Shooting

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Mental illnesses are once again being called into question. That's after a reports say a mother suffering from Post Partum Depression rammed her car into a barrier near the White House. She was later shot while trying to leave. WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl spoke with a mental health counselor to see if her behavior was characteristic of a woman with PPD.

Deadly Church Bus Crash Raises Questions

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Questions arise a day after a church bus crash in East Tennessee. It killed 8 people and injured 14 others. Early reports say the bus had a blowout in one of its tires. That leads us to ask the question, when you have a blowout, at what speed can it become fatal? Can it be prevented? WDEF News 12's Alisha Searl has the answers.

National Parks Close; Create Big Impact Locally

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Dozens of people stopped in their tracks today as they approached the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, but not because of the historic monuments. The government shutdown has closed all national parks until further notice. But what does this mean for one of the areas largest and most lucrative attractions?

Countdown to Major Changes in Affordable Care Act

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In less than six hours new health insurance options will be available to you through an online marketplace. Under the Affordable Care Act or "Obamacare," if you do not have health insurance, you must go there to sign up or risk getting a fine.

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