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Justice Dept. asks Congress for expansion of judicial powers

Washington — The Justice Department has submitted to Congress legislative recommendations addressing how court cases should proceed as the nation grapples with the coronavirus pandemic that has brought daily life in the United States to a halt. The proposals were…

Astronaut who spent 665 days in space has advice on isolation

Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who spent 665 days on the International Space Station, advised people feeling isolated while staying home during the coronavirus pandemic to remember the "bigger purpose" everyone shares. By social distancing and quarantining, people are "saving…

NYC convention center becoming coronavirus hospital

Conversion of the main showroom floor of the Javits Center in Manhattan is expected to begin this week, turning the 1.8 million square feet of convention space into New York City's first field hospital to respond to the coronavirus crisis, CBS New…

Loss of taste or smell could mean you have coronavirus

NBA star Rudy Gobert says he's lost his sense his smell and taste over the last few days after testing positive for coronavirus less than two weeks ago. Gobert wondered publicly about his symptoms, which a British medical group says have also…

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar's husband has coronavirus

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar disclosed that her husband, John Bessler, tested positive for coronavirus, according to results received early Monday morning. "He is exhausted and sick but a very strong and resilient person," she wrote in a post on Medium,…

No Gyms? No Problem!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, Governor Lee passed a stay at home order that closed businesses and gyms. Earlier this week, Mayor Berke had gyms within the city limit closed. Since then, people all around have been finding different ways…

Ringgold First Reported COVID-19 Case

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - According to Ringgold Mayor Nick Millwood, a family in Ringgold has reported that their son tested positive for Coronavirus. The mayor says that the family's son is in his 20s and he is self-isolated at his…

Coronavirus updates: Global death toll tops 13,000

The number of deaths caused by the coronavirus worldwide reached at least 13,049, including 340 in the U.S. and 4,825 in Italy, where the devastating virus has brought the country to its knees. Italy hit a grim milestone Saturday by recording…

38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails

At least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus inside New York City jails, officials said, signaling the largest outbreak in American jails since the outbreak began. For weeks, activists and health officials have feared the virus would spread rapidly…

Shooting On North Terrace Leaves Two Injured

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. According to CPD, the shooting occurred near 3800 North Terrace. Two men were shot and both are suffering non-life threatening injuries. Police say that both victims were…

Saturday Afternoon Fire In Lookout Valley

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Saturday afternoon fire on North Moss Avenue left one man injured. According to the Chattanooga fire department, firefighters rescued the man and his pet python after someone alerted them about the fire. The home has…

Dalton Distillery Adding Hand Sanitizer To Their Resume

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Dalton Distillery is giving back to their community in a special way during this time. They went from moonshiners, to vodka distillers and now they have something new to add to their resume. For the last 100…

Google launches highly-anticipated coronavirus website

After a week of speculation, Google announced Saturday morning the launch of an educational website on coronavirus in the United States. The site focuses on education, prevention and local resources surrounding the pandemic. In a blog post, Google said it worked…

How to donate personal protective equipment

As the number of coronavirus cases in the United States exponentially increased this week, health care workers sounded the alarm about shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE). Around the country, hospitals and medical centers are facing shortages of N95 masks,…

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