Cheryl K. Chumley

Pastors push pro-Trayvon Martin rhetoric in churches on ‘Hoodie Sunday’

Pastors around the nation followed the not-guilty verdict in George Zimmerman's murder trial with some blunt talk to their flocks on Sunday — many of whom were dressed in hoodies, the clothing that 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was wearing when he was fatally shot in Florida.

July 15, 2013

White ‘Justice for Trayvon’ activist: Whites now must give money

White activists supporting "Justice for Trayvon" Martin — the 17-year-old boy who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in February 2012 — say "white privilege" played a role in the event and that whites ought to reach into their pockets and donate to anti-racism causes.

July 15, 2013

Federal push to lower DUI levels falls flat with states

A federal attempt to lower driving-under-the-influence blood alcohol limits is falling flat in the states and even groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving are not advocating for it.

July 15, 2013

Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood leader says not to fast: You need your strength for battle

The spiritual leader of the Muslim Brotherhood reportedly told members on to quit fasting for Ramadan so they'll be strong enough to battle for ousted President Mohammed Morsi's return.

July 15, 2013

Rupert Murdoch on immigration vote: ‘Sen Reid right!’

News Corp. head Rupert Murdoch took to Twitter late Sunday to voice support for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's call to vote on immigration overhaul.

July 15, 2013

George Zimmerman to get his gun back; his lawyer says he’ll need it

George Zimmerman is due to get his gun back — and that's a good thing, because now he'll need it more than ever, his lawyer said.

July 15, 2013

Israel, Turkey in cahoots over Syria strike: report

News in Russia is that Israel and Turkey collaborated in a recent pre-emptive strike against Syria to take out a weapons factory.

July 15, 2013

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faces calls to resign

Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy is facing increasing pressure to either explain his ongoing support for a disgraced former treasurer who's headed to court over a slush fund scandal — or resign from office.

July 15, 2013

18 killed in Indonesia after riot over boxer’s loss

At least 18 were killed in a stampede in Indonesia after 1,500 rioted over a boxing match that pitted two from rival tribes against each other.

July 15, 2013

New Jersey takes fight to bet on sports to appeals court

New Jersey is hoping to grab some gaming business from Las Vegas and has taken a court case to win the legal right to run sports betting operations in the state to the appeals level.

July 15, 2013

Mayor Michael Bloomberg on George Zimmerman case: We need more gun control

George Zimmerman may have been cleared of all charges, but New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg used the trial to advance his own anti-gun agenda anyway, pointing to "the tragic death of Trayvon Martin" as proof positive of the need for more regulations.

July 15, 2013

Greenpeace activists break into French nuclear plant

More than 20 activists with the environmental group Greenpeace scaled the fences of a nuclear power plant in southern France and broke into the facility on Monday, demanding its closure.

July 15, 2013

Delta Airlines jet skids off runway at Jacksonville naval port in Florida

A chartered Delta Airlines jet skidded off the runway during stormy weather at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, a military spokeswoman said.

July 15, 2013

Man arrested outside John Kerry’s home in Boston

Police arrested a 29-year-old man who was parked just outside Secretary of State John Kerry's house on Beacon Hill in Boston late Sunday after they discovered him with an open container of alcohol.

July 15, 2013

George Zimmerman trial: Jurors leave in shroud of mystery, carrying packets of media requests

Mystery surrounds the six women who served as jurors in the George Zimmerman trial, as they left the courtroom after this weekend's not-guilty ruling carrying packets of media requests for interviews.

July 15, 2013

Museum bans girl, 11, because her wheelchair would dirty carpets

A Georgia museum is catching flack for prohibiting a wheelchair-bound girl, 11, from entering because her wheels would dirty the carpets.

July 12, 2013

Paris commuter train derails, at least 8 dead

At least eight passengers have been killed in a Friday train derailment during travel from Paris to Limoges.

July 12, 2013

Pennsylvania girl, 5, saved from abductor by bike-riding boys

A couple of teen-age boys are being hailed as heroes on Friday, after chasing a down a car on their bikes and rescuing a girl, 5, who had been reported as missing and abducted just a couple hours earlier.

July 12, 2013

San Diego mayor admits he harassed women: ‘I need help’

Democratic San Diego Mayor Bob Filner said Thursday that yes, he's harassed and "intimidated" a number of women, but that he needs help.

July 12, 2013

New Black Panther Party coy on ‘rallies and street maneuvers,’ post-George Zimmerman trial

New Black Panther Party members are prepping for rallies and gatherings in the wake of the George Zimmerman murder trial, but are coy on whether violence, riots and other chaotic outbursts are potential — or welcome — offshoots of those events.

July 12, 2013