Cheryl K. Chumley

Children hurt by flying acid in science experiment gone awry

A science experiment at a Nevada museum went horribly wrong and exploded, sending children fleeing with acid burns on their hands, arms and faces.

September 4, 2014

Putin says peace deal looms, depending on Ukraine’s nod

President Vladimir Putin says peace could come as early as Friday if Ukraine agrees to a deal that's in the works and that's "very close" to reaching consensus, he said.

September 4, 2014

Police demand AR-15 purchase records on 165 customers: gun shop owner

A gun shop owner in Albion, New York, says police gave him 24 hours to turn over the purchase records of customers who'd bought "bullet button" AR-15 rifles in recent months, since the passage of the state's SAFE Act in 2013.

September 4, 2014

Michael Bloomberg resumes post as boss of Bloomberg LP

It's out Daniel Doctoroff and in Michael Bloomberg. The former mayor of New York City is taking back the top helm at the news and financial data company he founded, Bloomberg LP, and Mr. Doctoroff is stepping aside.

September 4, 2014

Elizabeth Warren jabs Hilllary Clinton as too-tied to Wall Street

Elizabeth Warren insists she's not running for president in 2016, but she nonetheless took pains to distance herself from her main would-be competitor, Hillary Clinton, grouping the former secretary of state as one of many in Washington with too close of ties to Wall Street.

September 4, 2014

Chinese police detain 8, including journalists, over extortion plot

Chinese media reported Thursday that police in Shanghai have taken into custody eight suspects -- including journalists -- who were accused of extorting money from companies and threatening those that didn't pay with negative news reports.

September 4, 2014

Nashville detention center where teens escaped faces fresh disturbance

A Nashville youth detention facility that was the focus of national media attention when more than 30 teens escaped just a few days ago is now back in the limelight, this time for a new disturbance.

September 4, 2014

Tom Coburn presses to change Constitution via convention of states

Sen. Tom Coburn said it's high time states exercised their Article V powers to hold a convention and change the Constitution -- and he's vowing to spend full-time hours pushing for the cause once he retires in a few months.

September 4, 2014

New York psych center inmates attack, injure dozen staffers

Twelve staffers at a New York psychiatric center suffered injuries -- including two who had to be taken to the hospital for head wounds -- when inmates suddenly grabbed kitchen tools and went on attack.

September 4, 2014

Al Qaeda expanding to India to ‘wage jihad’ and ‘liberate its land’

Al Qaeda terrorists say they're expanding operations, and will soon open a new branch in India "to liberate its land," they said.

September 4, 2014

N.J. town nixes plan to rename JFK Center after Obama

So much for renaming the John F. Kennedy Center in Willingboro, New Jersey, after President Obama.

September 3, 2014

Joe Biden warns Islamic State: We’ll ‘follow you to the gates of hell’

Vice president Joseph Biden opened his speech on the economy in New Hampshire on Wednesday with some words of warning for the Islamic State, reportedly calling them "barbarians" and vowing that America will track them down.

September 3, 2014

Michael Sam signs to Cowboys practice squad; ‘We just want to give him a chance,’ coach says

The Dallas Cowboys announced Wednesday that they've signed Michael Sam — the NFL's first openly gay player — to the team's 10-man practice squad.

September 3, 2014

‘Saving Nemo’: Feds mull ocean rules to save clownfish of Disney fame

Federal authorities are considering new regulations to rid the ocean of more pollutants as a means of saving the orange clownfish made famous in the Disney movie "Finding Nemo."

September 3, 2014

Venezuelan lawmaker prays: ‘Our Chavez, who art in Heaven’

A Venezuelan lawmaker trying to honor late President Hugo Chavez during a public ceremony rubbed some attendees the wrong way with her rendition of the Lord's Prayer — subbing out God and inserted the Socialist ruler.

September 3, 2014

Piers Morgan exits CNN with vow to NRA: ‘I haven’t finished with you’

Piers Morgan took to Twitter to announce his decision to cut ties with CNN, during which he also sent a stark message to the National Rifle Association: I'm still gunning for you.

September 3, 2014

Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson on terrorists: ‘Convert them or kill them’

Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson didn't pull any punches in his assessment of what the United States should do about Islamic State terrorists: Convert them or kill them.

September 3, 2014

Rudy Giuliani on golf: ‘We have to make it simpler and easier’

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani had some words of advice for the powers-who-be in the golf world: Ease up.

September 3, 2014

German president: Russia’s ‘severed its partnership’ with Europe

German President Joachim Gauck said Russia has "effectively severed its partnership" with Europe and accused President Putin of trying to bring about a new world order -- with his nation at the helm.

September 3, 2014

Glenn Beck predicts Hillary Clinton ‘is going to win’ in 2016

Glenn Beck, conservative talk show host and publisher, had a blunt prediction for the White House, circa 2016: It's going to be filled with the Clinton family once again.

September 3, 2014