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"In the Democratic primary, Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, whose campaign has generated national headlines and who raised a record $6.2 million in the first three weeks of his campaign announcement. " CBS News
Jasmine Crockett launches campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary after Colin Allred drops out
Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed paperwork to run for U.S. Senate just hours before the state's deadline — and hours after fellow Democrat Colin Allred dropped out.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
"In the Democratic primary, Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, whose campaign has generated national headlines and who raised a record $6.2 million in the first three weeks of his campaign announcement. " CBS News
"Habba's decision to step down caps a tumultuous period within the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey. Her status as the top federal prosecutor was questioned by three criminal defendants who challenged the legality of her appointment as acting U.S. attorney this summer." CBS News
Alina Habba resigns from U.S. attorney's office after court found her appointment unlawful
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:30 AM
"Habba's decision to step down caps a tumultuous period within the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Jersey. Her status as the top federal prosecutor was questioned by three criminal defendants who challenged the legality of her appointment as acting U.S. attorney this summer." CBS News
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather School Day Forecast for Tuesday.
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather School Day Forecast for Tuesday.
"t wasn't a decision that I came to lightly. But it was a very important decision for myself and also for my family."
Lesley Stahl: "It was sudden."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: "It was sudden. But a lot, a lotta things changed."
Lesley Stahl: "It was sudden."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: "It was sudden. But a lot, a lotta things changed."
Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republicans "terrified to step out of line" when it comes to Trump
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a dogged supporter-turned-critic of President Trump, tells 60 Minutes about her fractured relationship with the president and why she decided to resign from Congress.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:30 AM
"t wasn't a decision that I came to lightly. But it was a very important decision for myself and also for my family."
Lesley Stahl: "It was sudden."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: "It was sudden. But a lot, a lotta things changed."
Lesley Stahl: "It was sudden."
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: "It was sudden. But a lot, a lotta things changed."
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Mary Ford from Dayton for a long-exposure view of the recent episode of the #NorthernLights over the area. That's Monday's HEP Heating #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Thanks to @WDEFNews12 viewer Mary Ford from Dayton for a long-exposure view of the recent episode of the #NorthernLights over the area. That's Monday's HEP Heating #WeatherWindow #PictureOfTheDay.
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#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Monday evening.
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather 1% Lists Scenic City @1-Percent-Lists-Scenic-City Dog Walking Forecast for Monday evening.
@NWSNashville continues its free #Weather101 #weathereducation series tonight talking about the use of A.I. in convective weather outlooks. Tune in at 7 PM CST for details at https://www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
December 9, 2025 at 12:40 AM
@NWSNashville continues its free #Weather101 #weathereducation series tonight talking about the use of A.I. in convective weather outlooks. Tune in at 7 PM CST for details at https://www.weather.gov/ohx/weather101
DEVELOPING: A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
DEVELOPING: A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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DEVELOPING: At a preliminary hearing, a Sequatchie County judge denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother and the husband denied involvement despite the son saying otherwise.
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Husband Denies Involvement in Murder of Wife as Son is Denied Bond - WDEF
A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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December 8, 2025 at 11:23 PM
DEVELOPING: At a preliminary hearing, a Sequatchie County judge denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother and the husband denied involvement despite the son saying otherwise.
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#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Monday:
Chilly and cloudy for most of the day. Sunshine returns for Tuesday and dry weather expected after that for the rest of the week.
Details on your forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
Chilly and cloudy for most of the day. Sunshine returns for Tuesday and dry weather expected after that for the rest of the week.
Details on your forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
December 8, 2025 at 10:33 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather #BlipCast Monday:
Chilly and cloudy for most of the day. Sunshine returns for Tuesday and dry weather expected after that for the rest of the week.
Details on your forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
Chilly and cloudy for most of the day. Sunshine returns for Tuesday and dry weather expected after that for the rest of the week.
Details on your forecast tonight on @WDEFNews12 at 5:30, 6, 7 & 11, and at wdef.com/weather
PET OF THE WEEK: Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Buttercup!
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Pet of the Week: Buttercup - WDEF
Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Buttercup!
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December 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
PET OF THE WEEK: Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week’s Pet of the Week: Buttercup!
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ARRESTED: Six individuals have been arrested after a fight that occurred at the Tyner Academy and Howard High School basketball game.
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Six Arrested After Fight at Tyner Academy Basketball Game - WDEF
Six individuals have been arrested after a fight near the end of the Tyner Academy and Howard High School basketball game on November 20.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:01 PM
ARRESTED: Six individuals have been arrested after a fight that occurred at the Tyner Academy and Howard High School basketball game.
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WHAT'S RIGHT WITH OUR SCHOOLS: For 5 years, White Oak Bicycle has been giving free bicycles to school age children, and some adults, who might otherwise have to do without.
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What's Right With Our Schools: White Oak Bicycle Co-op - WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Few things bring more joy to a child than a bicycle. For 5 years, White Oak Bicycle has been giving free bicycles to school age children, and some adults, who might otherwise have to do without. That’s a healthy example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “Welcome to White Oak Bicycle Co-op. White Oak Bicycle Co-op...
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December 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
WHAT'S RIGHT WITH OUR SCHOOLS: For 5 years, White Oak Bicycle has been giving free bicycles to school age children, and some adults, who might otherwise have to do without.
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RECALL ALERT: Mixed nuts sold at Wegmans in 9 U.S. states are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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Wegmans mixed nuts recalled in 9 states over possible salmonella contamination - WDEF
An Ohio-based company is recalling mixed nuts sold at Wegmans in 9 U.S. states because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
RECALL ALERT: Mixed nuts sold at Wegmans in 9 U.S. states are being recalled because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
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#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: Clouds stick around tonight but sunshine returns tomorrow.
December 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
#WDEFWeather #News12Weather Night Planner Forecast: Clouds stick around tonight but sunshine returns tomorrow.
ARRESTED: Six individuals have been arrested after a fight that occurred at the Tyner Academy and Howard High School basketball game.
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Six Arrested After Fight at Tyner Academy Basketball Game - WDEF
Six individuals have been arrested after a fight near the end of the Tyner Academy and Howard High School basketball game on November 20.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ARRESTED: Six individuals have been arrested after a fight that occurred at the Tyner Academy and Howard High School basketball game.
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REWARDED: E.L. Ross Elementary and Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary have been named Tennessee Reward Schools.
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Two Cleveland City Schools Named Tennessee Reward Schools - WDEF
Cleveland City Schools has announced that E.L. Ross Elementary and Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary have been named Tennessee Reward Schools.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:47 PM
REWARDED: E.L. Ross Elementary and Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary have been named Tennessee Reward Schools.
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GUILTY: The former court clerk who helped with the murder trial Alex Murdaugh has pled guilty to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer.
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Clerk in Alex Murdaugh murder trial pleads guilty to showing graphic crime scene photos to reporter - WDEF
The former court clerk in South Carolina who helped out with the murder trial of attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Monday to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:30 PM
GUILTY: The former court clerk who helped with the murder trial Alex Murdaugh has pled guilty to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer.
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CONVINCED: Evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack convinced police he was the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder.
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Bullets in Luigi Mangione’s bag convinced police that he was UnitedHealthcare CEO killing suspect - WDEF
Moments after Luigi Mangione was put in handcuffs at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, a police officer searching his backpack found a loaded gun magazine wrapped in a pair of underwear.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:26 PM
CONVINCED: Evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack convinced police he was the suspect in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder.
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STEPPING DOWN: Alina Habba, who served Donald Trump as a former personal lawyer, is stepping down from her current post.
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Alina Habba resigns from U.S. attorney's office after court found her appointment unlawful - WDEF
Alina Habba, who served as a former personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey, said Monday that she is stepping down from her post after a federal appeals court ruled that she had been unlawfully appointed to the role.
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December 8, 2025 at 8:01 PM
STEPPING DOWN: Alina Habba, who served Donald Trump as a former personal lawyer, is stepping down from her current post.
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AID PACKAGE: Tariffs and a U.S. trade war with China have prompted President Trump to potentially announce an aid package for American farmers.
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White House to announce $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers - WDEF
President Trump is expected on Monday to announce a $12 billion aid package for American farmers, moving to support a sector that's been hurt by tariffs and a U.S. trade war with China.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:33 PM
AID PACKAGE: Tariffs and a U.S. trade war with China have prompted President Trump to potentially announce an aid package for American farmers.
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PROPOSAL: Jeff Eversole has proposed the separation of the Regional Planning Commission from unincorporated Hamilton County.
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Jeff Eversole Proposes Separation of the Regional Planning Commission from unincorporated Hamilton County - WDEF
District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole proposed the separation of the Regional Planning Commission (RPC) from unincorporated Hamilton County on December 8.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:09 PM
PROPOSAL: Jeff Eversole has proposed the separation of the Regional Planning Commission from unincorporated Hamilton County.
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PROPOSAL: Zelenskyy likely to look for support from European partners after being scolded by President Trump.
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy seeks European solidarity as Trump accuses him of not reading peace proposal - WDEF
Ukraine's president was likely to look for a strong show of support from his European partners on Monday after being admonished by President Trump, who accused him of not reading a White House-authored proposal to end Russia's ongoing war on his country.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
PROPOSAL: Zelenskyy likely to look for support from European partners after being scolded by President Trump.
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DEVELOPING: A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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Husband Denies Involvement in Murder of Wife as Son is Denied Bond - WDEF
A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
DEVELOPING: A Sequatchie County judge has denied bond to an 18-year-old charged with the murder of his mother.
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GUILTY: The former court clerk who helped with the murder trial Alex Murdaugh has pled guilty to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer.
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Clerk in Alex Murdaugh murder trial pleads guilty to showing graphic crime scene photos to reporter - WDEF
The former court clerk in South Carolina who helped out with the murder trial of attorney Alex Murdaugh pleaded guilty Monday to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:37 PM
GUILTY: The former court clerk who helped with the murder trial Alex Murdaugh has pled guilty to criminal charges for showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer.
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