Cheryl K. Chumley

India floods force more than 15,000 to flee

Fifteen thousand people who live in the western region of India have been forced to flee massive floods on Wednesday that have closed off roads and railways and swept away untold numbers of structures.

September 25, 2013

China mystery: Legal activist questioned by police disappears at airport

A noted legal rights activist in China has gone missing, and her colleagues and supporters say it's no coincidence her disappearance follows a recent interrogation session with police.

September 25, 2013

Flagstaff, Ariz., overturns ban on begging in city streets

Facing constitutional challenge, Flagstaff, Ariz., City Council members late Tuesday moved to stop enforcing a ban on begging that's been rule-of-law at the state level for about a century.

September 25, 2013

Mitt Romney heads to Virginia for private fundraiser for Ken Cuccinelli

Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s Virginia gubernatorial campaign will see some star power on Wednesday, as former Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is set to come out of the shadows and headline a private fundraising event for the candidate.

September 25, 2013

Israel mocks Iran’s new president with fake LinkedIn page

Israel wasn’t impressed with the so-called charm offensive launched by Iran’s newest president at the U.N. General Assembly conference this week, preparing for the historic New York meeting with a solid social media mocking that took pot shots at Hassan Rouhani.

September 25, 2013

Pakistan earthquake leaves hundreds dead, homeless

An estimated 1,000 security forces on Wednesday rushed to the scene of a powerful earthquake that hit at northwest Pakistan, leaving more than 200 dead.

September 25, 2013

White House hosts ‘Bisexual Visibility Day’ meeting behind closed doors

The White House reportedly held a closed-door roundtable session Monday with members of the bisexual community to celebrate "Bisexual Visibility Day."

September 24, 2013

John Kerry to spend $10M fighting gender violence

Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Monday a new taxpayer initiative to spend $10 million to fight what he termed as gender-based violence around the world.

September 24, 2013

Craig James: Fox Sports firing for gay marriage comment a ‘terrible mistake’

Craig James, the fired Fox Sports Southwest broadcaster, said that it's unconscionable he was let go for his religious views and that the network will either rehire him or face a civil rights lawsuit.

September 24, 2013

No communion for Nancy Pelosi: Vatican court head

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has no Catholic right to be granted Communion, said the leading cardinal of the highest court at the Vatican.House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has no Catholic right to be granted Communion, said the leading cardinal of the highest court at the Vatican.

September 24, 2013

Having it your way: Burger King brings on the low-cal fry

Burger King thinks it's found the way to move from its No. 2 slot in hamburger-chain popularity to No. 1, with a new crinkle-cut french fry with full-fat taste but low-fat content.

September 24, 2013

Help wanted: Clock winder for Buckingham Palace

Help wanted: someone to come wind up all the clocks at Buckingham Palace. But before scoffing and mocking, know this: The queen maintains about 1,000 clocks at her residence.

September 24, 2013

New Army rules ban below-elbow tattoos on recruits

New Army rules on grooming will mean recruits seeking to sign on the dotted line will first have to prove they don’t have tattoos that stretch past the elbow and that can be hidden under most shirts.

September 24, 2013

Dick Cheney blames hunting-contest loss on faulty gun

Former Vice President Dick Cheney — who once accidentally shot a fellow hunter and campaign contributor during a 2006 quail quest in South Texas — had a new weapon-related mishap Tuesday.

September 24, 2013

Gunman tracked to North Carolina Central University shot, killed by cops

A gunman whose presence sent the North Carolina Central University in Durham into lockdown mode was located, shot and killed on Tuesday, police said.

September 24, 2013

California boy, 2, dies from mauling by pit bulls

A 2-year-old Colton, Calif., boy died from injuries suffered in a horrific home attack by as many as five dogs, all believed to be pit bull mixed breeds, police said Tuesday.

September 24, 2013

Disneyland eliminates line cuts for disabled, citing cheaters

Too many cheaters — that's the reason Disneyland and Walt Disney World cited for a new rule prohibiting the disabled from jumping place in ride lines.

September 24, 2013

Wonder Bread returns to store shelves

Wonder where the Wonder Bread’s been? The iconic white bread made a return to store shelves on Monday, following a weeks-long hiatus due to the sale of the company that used to make it, Hostess.

September 24, 2013

Israel to boycott Iran’s speech as U.S. sets for sidebar meeting

Israel announced on Tuesday that ministers attending the U.N. General Assembly session in New York on Tuesday will boycott the scheduled speech of Iran's new leader, President Hasan Rouhani.

September 24, 2013

Obama endorses ‘progressive’ Bill de Blasio for NYC mayor

President Obama endorsed Bill de Blasio for New York City mayor on Monday, calling the fellow Democrat's progressive-minded principles a win for his constituents.

September 24, 2013