Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil, natural gas
LONDON (AP) — Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels…
Judge set to question juror who convicted Ghislaine Maxwell
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. judge was set Tuesday to question one of the jurors who convicted the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell of helping the millionaire…
Russia sets cease-fire for evacuations but battles continue
LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia announced yet another cease-fire and a handful of humanitarian corridors to allow civilians to flee Ukraine starting Monday, although the evacuation routes were mostly leading to Russia…
UN atomic agency: No radiation release at Ukraine plant
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The head of the United Nations’ atomic watchdog says there has been no release of radiation at the Ukrainian nuclear plant that was targeted. (more…)
Cleveland & Bradley County show their 'spirit' in helping Ukraine
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its eighth day. While many around the world have renounced the Russian aggression, the people of Cleveland and Bradley County have…
Jan. 6 panel sees evidence of Trump 'criminal conspiracy'
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol said Wednesday that its evidence suggests crimes may have been committed by former President Donald Trump and his associates.
Chattanoogans march in support of Ukraine
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Members of the Ukrainian Gospel Church turned the Walnut Street bridge into a sea of blue and yellow Tuesday night. Youth Leader Assistant Maksim Mikhaylishin said their message not anger and…
Nations agree to release 60M barrels of oil amid Russian war
All 31 member countries of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 60 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves, half of that from the United States, to help curb rising prices.
Man kills 3 daughters, 1 other, himself at California church
A man shot and killed his three daughters, their chaperone and himself during a supervised visit with the girls Monday at a church in Sacramento, California, authorities said.
Thousands evacuate worst Australian floods in over a decade
Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate their homes as parts of Australia’s southeast coast are inundated by the worst flooding in more than a decade that has claimed at least 10 lives.
Russia-Ukraine War: What to know on Day 6 of Russian assault
Russia’s war on Ukraine is now in its sixth day, with a miles-long convoy of Russian tanks and armored vehicles inching closer to the Ukrainian capital and fighting intensifying on the…
Bob Corker says Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a pariah
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former US Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker gave his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict today. Corker said Vladimir Putin has turned himself into a Pariah in attacking…
This couple wants back into Ukraine
RINGGOLD, Ga. -- The war in Ukraine has continued into its fifth straight day. Ukrainian civilians are fleeing to neighboring European countries as the conflict continues. But only a…
US states adding to financial pressure on Russia over war
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press Seeking to tighten the financial squeeze on Russia over its war against Ukraine, governors and lawmakers in numerous U.S. states were taking actions Monday to pull state investments from Russian companies while encouraging private…
Local Ukrainian Professor Gives Opinion on Russian Conflict
As Russia moves further into her native country, Dr. Khmelko has watched the situation progress with heartbreak. "For me personally, it's absolutely heartbreaking, and I do feel helpless, having my family,…
Biden to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
President Joe Biden will nominate federal appeals court Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, the White House said, making her the first Black woman selected to serve in the court.
J&J, distributors finalize $26B landmark opioid settlement
Drugmaker Johnson & Johnson and three major distributors finalized nationwide settlements over their role in the opioid addiction crisis Friday, an announcement that clears the way for $26 billion to flow to nearly every state and local government in the U.S.
Expect to see a gas price spike from the Ukraine invasion
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - One far-reaching consequence of the conflict in Ukraine is the fluctuation of local gas prices. As Russia invades its neighbor, the price of gas is expected to rise in the…
Military retirees express concerns over Russia-Ukraine crisis
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Thursday afternoon, President Biden imposed harsh economic sanctions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. However, retired two-star Admiral Vance Fry said he believes Putin…
Russia's Putin announces military operation in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday announced a military operation in Ukraine, claiming it’s intended to protect civilians. In a televised address, Putin said the action comes in response to threats coming from Ukraine. He added…
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing
The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting were found guilty of federal hate crimes Tuesday for violating Arbery’s civil rights and targeting him because he was Black.
American women players settle suit vs US Soccer for $24M
U.S. women soccer players reached a landmark agreement with the sport’s American governing body to end a six-year legal battle over equal pay, a deal in which they are promised $24 million plus bonuses that match those of the men.
Hate crimes case in Arbery killing now in hands of jury
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — They chased, shot and killed a running Black man who was unarmed and committed no crimes, and left a trail of racist text messages and…
Judge sentences cop who killed Daunte Wright to 2 years
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The former suburban Minneapolis police officer who said she confused her handgun for her Taser when she fatally shot Daunte Wright was sentenced Friday to two years in prison, a penalty below state guidelines after the judge found mitigating…