Cheryl K. Chumley

Eurozone hits record high 12 percent unemployment

The number of people who are jobless in the 17 nations that comprise the eurozone rose by 33,000 in February, and now more than 19 million are out of work, Eurostat statistical agency reported.

Angelina Jolie opens girls’ school in Afghanistan

Hollywood's Angelina Jolie, who is also an ambassador for the United Nations Agency on Refugees, has opened a girls-only school in Afghanistan, just outside of Kabul.

Democrats push for $10K fine for gun owners without liability insurance

A group of congressional Democrats has signed on to new legislation that would mandate liability insurance for all gun owners in the United States — and fine those who refuse to purchase it as much as $10,000.

New Connecticut gun law to ban another 100 weapons

A task force of legislators from both sides of the political aisle has crafted new gun laws for Connecticut that would add more than 100 types of weapons to the state's banned list.

Gov. Rick Perry vows Texas won’t be ‘held hostage’ to Obama over Medicaid

Texas Gov. Rick Perry is withstanding pressure and refusing to cave to Obamacare's call for states to accept Medicaid expansions, saying to do so would be foolish and shortsighted.

Be ‘very concerned’ as North Korea restarts nuclear facilities: ex-Pentagon boss

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued some words of caution for the United States, advising that North Korea's bullish attitude was something to watch, not dismiss.

Iranian dairy goes for record with 5-ton tub of ice cream

An Iranian company is going for the Guinness and has unveiled a 5-ton tub of chocolate ice cream in hope of getting into the Book of World Records.

NYC checking World Trade Center debris to identify remains

Truckloads of debris pulled from the site of the World Trade Center will be sifted for remains, New York City's chief medical examiner said.

Saudi Arabian women win right to ride bicycles — sort of

Saudi Arabian religious authorities have opened the door to women riding bicycles — but only in certain areas and only if dressed in full head-to-toe abaya garb.

Afghan teen kills U.S. soldier while GI played with children

A teenage Afghan boy fatally stabbed a U.S. soldier who was playing with local children, military spokespeople said Monday.

Second Amendment save: Homeowner kills intruder, saves sleeping children

Call it a real-life example of the Second Amendment's importance: A 63-year-old Philadelphia man who shot and killed a home intruder not only saved his sleeping children from danger but also has motivated a nearby resident to buy a gun to protect her own house.

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Three killed in 95-car pileup on Virginia highway

Three were killed Sunday in 17 separate wrecks involving 95 cars along Interstate 77, a highway that runs through the mountainous region of Virginia near the North Carolina border.

Louisville’s Kevin Ware’s career should be fine after gruesome leg break, doctor says

University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware, who evoked tears from fans, fellow players and coach Rick Pitino when he broke his leg during Sunday's match-up with Duke, should be fine, doctors said.

Climate guru: Germany spending $110B to stall global warming 37 hours

Germany is spending billions of dollars to combat climate change, but the money is largely wasted, one global-warming expert said. The county's efforts will turn back the hands of time by only 37 hours, he said.

Democrats celebrate Easter with fundraising messages: Send money

Happy Easter: Send money. It wasn't quite that blunt, but Democratic Party politicos were up early Sunday morning sending out Easter emails to constituents on behalf of President Obama, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Virginia's governor hopeful, Terry McAuliffe, that focused more on money than on the spiritual.

Colo. prosecutors seek death penalty for Holmes

Prosecutors announced Monday that they will seek the death penalty for Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes, who is accused of killing 12 dead and injuring 70 in last year's attack.

Sen. Jeff Flake: GOP-backed gay marriage ‘inevitable’

Sen. Jeff Flake, a rising conservative star who many see as potential White House material, says the Republican Party's embrace of same-sex marriage is a sure thing.

Texas on high alert after shootings of district attorney, wife

Texas prosecutors are on high alert, as the suspects in the weekend killing of tough-talking Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife are still at large.

Beatlemania lives: Signed Sgt. Pepper’s album sells at $290K

The selling price of a signed Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album far exceeded expectations and auctioned at $290,500.