By THOMAS BEAUMONT, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, ZEKE MILLER and TARA COPP Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s Pentagon pick, was fighting to hold on to his Cabinet nomination amid growing questions Wednesday about his personal conduct as the president-elect’s team considers alternatives, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. …
Read More »Fixing the feral cat population
By: Brandon Ngeth CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (mocsnews.com) – There has been an increasing number of feral and stray cats throughout the city of Chattanooga and the surrounding areas. Despite many trying their best to help these strays in various ways from feeding or capturing and rehoming. If the correct steps are …
Read More »Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
By ZEKE MILLER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers …
Read More »Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s pick for attorney general
By ERIC TUCKER and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Gaetz withdrew Thursday as President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation’s chief federal law enforcement officer. …
Read More »Harris’ interview with Fox News is marked by testy exchanges over immigration and more
By ZEKE MILLER AP White House Correspondent WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris engaged in a combative interview with Fox News on Wednesday, sparring with anchor Bret Baier on immigration and shifting policy positions while asserting that if elected, she would not represent a continuation of Joe Biden’s presidency. …
Read More »Hurricane Milton is forecast to become a Category 5 and is taking aim at Florida
By MIKE SCHNEIDER Associated Press Milton rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico on Monday and was forecast to become a Category 5 storm on a path toward Florida, threatening a dangerous storm surge in Tampa Bay and setting the stage for potential mass evacuations less than two weeks after …
Read More »Devastation Sweeps the Southeastern United States After Hurricane Helene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (mocsnews.com)- Hurricane Helene struck the southeastern United States on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The Category 4 hurricane slammed into Florida and caused damage through Georgia, Tennessee, Virginia, and the Carolinas. According to NBC News, Over 200 people have died in the aftermath of Helene, and more than half …
Read More »Why Tuesday’s vice presidential debate could matter more than history suggests
By WILL WEISSERT Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Tim Walz and JD Vance might have the chance to reshape the political landscape Tuesday in their first and only debate. Vice presidential picks have traditionally taken on the role of political attack dog, laying into opponents so that their running mate can …
Read More »Asheville has been isolated after Helene wrecked roads and knocked out power and cell service
By ERIK VERDUZCO, TRAVIS LOLLER and GEORGE WALKER IV Associated Press ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Floodwaters pushed by the remnants of Hurricane Helene left North Carolina’s largest mountain city isolated Saturday by damaged roads and a lack of power and cellphone service, part of a swath of destruction across southern …
Read More »Rescuers race to free people trapped by Hurricane Helene after storm kills at least 40 in 4 states
By STEPHEN SMITH, KATE PAYNE and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press CRAWFORDVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Helene left an enormous path of destruction across Florida and the entire southeastern U.S. on Friday, killing at least 40 people in four states, snapping trees like twigs, tearing apart homes and sending rescue crews …
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