Venezuela earthquakes kill at least 164, injure hundreds, acting president says
At least 164 people were killed and some 971 injured…
Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" captain
An Air Canada flight out of Newark, New Jersey, was forced to divert and land at Boston's Logan Airport after the captain became "incapacitated" and a co-pilot had to take over. Air Canada Flight 7664 was flying to Halifax, Canada…
White House seeks $87.6B from Congress for Iran war costs, US farmers and Ebola response
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House has formally requested $87.6 billion mostly to replenish the Pentagon after the U.S. war against Iran, submitting the request to Congress at a politically difficult time as Republican and Democratic lawmakers have objected to…
Oil prices near pre-war level
Brent crude, the international standard, fell 3.8% to $73.87 a barrel. It has been trading below $80 in recent days but is still above the roughly $70 per barrel it was trading at in late February before the war began.…
Mayor Candidate Threat Allegations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Democratic mayoral candidate is facing scrutiny over allegations he sent threatening text messages to multiple school board members in October of 2025. According to a…
Chattanooga Firefighters defeat Tunnel Blvd apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to an apartment fire with entrapment Tuesday night. It happened just before midnight. Multiple people were trapped by smoke…
US stocks end mixed, weighed down by more losses for tech giants
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street as losses for several tech giants including Microsoft weighed on the market. The S&P 500 fell 0.1% on Wednesday, even though more stocks rose than fell within…
Trump to ask Congress to make 15% ethanol-gas blend permanent
The Trump administration intends to ask Congress to allow E15, an ethanol-gas blend, to be sold at the pumps year-round, a U.S. official familiar with the matter told CBS News. The 15% ethanol blend is usually only available part of…
60% of voters think U.S. military action against Iran was not worth it: Poll
A majority of American voters think U.S. military action in Iran was not worth it, according to a new Quinnipiac poll. Sixty percent of voters think the U.S. military action wasn't worth it, while 34% think it was worth it, according…
Iran war going "very, very well," Trump says
Despite bipartisan criticism, President Trump said the war is going "very, very well" as part of brief comments before a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill. "As you know, we're winning by a lot," Mr. Trump said. "Iran is making…
American boy, 12, attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
A 12-year-old American boy is in stable condition after being attacked by a shark in the Bahamas, authorities said Wednesday. The boy was on a tour of the Exuma Cays with his family when the incident occurred, according to a statement from…
Telescope captures most detailed image yet of Milky Way's heart: "Cosmic magnifying glass"
The Euclid space telescope has captured the largest and most detailed photo ever taken of our galaxy's crowded heart, a dazzling image packed with 60 million stars, the…
Technical talks between U.S. and Iran likely to continue next week, Pakistan says
Talks between the U.S. and Iran will likely continue next week, a Pakistani foreign ministry spokesperson said Wednesday. "Talks are continuing. I believe that the talks will resume next week, probably on Tuesday," Tahir Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad, adding…
Georgia joins multi-state lawsuit challenging California's plastics packaging law
Georgia is one of 17 states involved in a lawsuit trying to block California from enforcing a recycling law that aims to reduce plastic packaging waste. The law, formally known as the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act,…
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and…
Trump cancels bipartisan housing bill signing, reiterates demand for SAVE America Act
Washington — President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony on Wednesday for a housing affordability bill that passed Congress by wide bipartisan margins, saying he will not sign the legislation into law until lawmakers pass an elections bill known as the…
No injuries reported following truck fire
At 9:51 p.m., the Haletown Fire and rescue was paged out to a report of a pickup truck on fire. They say upon arrival, the vehicle was fully involved in flames. No injuries were reported.
US stocks edge higher in early trading as falling oil prices help take pressure off the market
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks are edging higher on Wall Street as falling bond yields and lower oil prices help ease pressure on the market. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% in early trading Wednesday. The index is coming off two…
Camp Mystic files for bankruptcy nearly a year after deadly Texas floods that killed campers, counselors, director
Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods killed 25 girls, two teenage counselors, and the director at the all-girls Christian camp in Texas. In paperwork filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in…
FBI, NYPD carry out searches tied to bribery investigation into current and former NYPD officials
The FBI, New York Police Department and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District on New York carried out searches across New York City on Wednesday morning as part of a bribery investigation into current and former members of…
Former McMinn County Jail correctional officer indicted by TBI
MCMINN, Tenn. (WDEF) - After an investigation, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has indicted a former correctional officer who worked at the McMinn County Jail. On December 16th, 2024, agents began investigating reports of…
CFD rescues 9 people from an apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Tuesday night, Chattanooga Fire Department rescued 9 people from an apartment fire on 404 Tunnel Boulevard. At around 11:30 PM, there were several frantic 9-11 calls about residents trapped in…
Local football coach's truck and boat damaged while on vacation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Strong winds and heavy rain swept through the area, leaving significant storm damage behind on Pioneer Drive. Several trees fell during the…
Local mother searches for answers in daughter's battle with rare disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local mother is turning to the community for help as she searches for answers for her young daughter's rare medical…