Cheryl K. Chumley

Volcano eruption kills 5 climbers in the Philippines

Five people were killed Tuesday when the volcano they were climbing, Mount Mayon, blew and spewed forth ash and rocks.

May 7, 2013

Iran recruits volunteer fighters for Syrian regime

Iran has kicked off a campaign to recruit volunteer fighters to join the Syrian regime and help President Bashar Assad battle rebel uprisings.

May 7, 2013

John Bolton: Benghazi could bring down Obama administration

The Benghazi scandal could be the final "hinge point" that brings down the Obama administration, former U.N. Ambassador John R. Bolton said.

May 7, 2013

California seeks to fine utility a record $2.25 billion for pipeline blast

California regulators are seeking a record-setting $2.25 billion fine against a utility company blamed for a deadly pipeline explosion that took out a San Francisco Bay-area housing community.

May 7, 2013

Colorado gun rights group targets 4 lawmakers for recall

Four Colorado Democratic lawmakers who have pushed tough gun control measures are now facing concerted recall efforts.

May 7, 2013

Sen. Robert Menendez’s bill would arm Syrian rebels

Sen. Robert Menendez brought forth a bill Monday to give munitions to rebel fighters in Syria. So far, the United States has only provided non-lethal aid to the opposition fighters, in the form of medical supplies and food.

May 7, 2013

India in panic as drunken bears kill 8 villagers

Villagers in India are in panic mode as wild bears suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating flowers have ventured from the forest and killed and wounded 20 in recent days.

May 7, 2013

Second election bombing in two days kills 12 in Pakistan

For the second time in two days, a hard-line Islamist party in Pakistan has been targeted by a bomber — and once again, the intended target has escaped harm.

May 7, 2013

Cleveland cops knocked on home in 2004, while missing women were held hostage

Cleveland police in 2004 knocked on the door of the house where three women were being held captive, but nobody answered, said a city spokesman at Tuesday's press conference on the abduction and rescue of teens taken nearly 10 years ago.

May 7, 2013

Palestinian militants in Syria get go-ahead to strike Israel

A Palestinian militant group that's based in Syria has received the thumbs-up from President Bashar Assad to launch an attack against Israel, the organization's spokesman said on Tuesday.

May 7, 2013

Bill Richardson: Ted Cruz is not a real Hispanic

Bill Richardson, the former governor of New Mexico, had harsh words of criticism for Sen. Ted Cruz and his tough immigration views: He's not a real Hispanic.

May 6, 2013

Punter Chris Kluwe released by Vikings; pro-gay rights player is now a free agent

The Minnesota Vikings on Monday released Chris Kluwe, the club’s self-proclaimed best punter in history known more lately for his vocal support of gay marriage and same-sex rights.

May 6, 2013

Donald Trump heads East to Dubai with new golf course

Donald Trump is expanding golfing operations into the Middle East, with plans to open a course in Dubai.

May 6, 2013

Scientists hint that global cooling is the new pollution risk

Just in time for the cooler spring that has swept the nation — complete with unseasonal snow in the Rockies region — scientists with the University of Manchester said pollution actually brings on climate cooling, not warming.

May 6, 2013

Rat meat sold as beef, lamb: Chinese police

Chinese police seized more than 20,000 tons of illegal meat billed as beef or mutton but actually made of fox, mink and rat in an operation that has spanned three months.

May 6, 2013

Saudi girls win right to play sports in private schools

For the first time, Saudi Arabian girls who attend private schools will be able to play sports.

May 6, 2013

Rep. Paul Ryan: ‘Concept’ of Internet tax is solid

Rep. Paul Ryan said that an Internet tax isn't a bad idea but that the devil was in the details.

May 6, 2013

Giffords gets courage award for gun control efforts

Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords received the 2013 Profiles in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston on Sunday for her efforts to enact new gun control laws.

May 6, 2013

Bomb blast at pro-Taliban election rally kills 14 in Pakistan

A Pakistani government spokesman said a bomb exploded and killed at least 14 at a pro-Taliban campaign rally on Monday.

May 6, 2013

Massachusetts police take Iraq counterinsurgency tactics to streets to fight gangs

Massachusetts police are taking a page from the U.S. military's playbook and bringing counterinsurgency tactics used in Iraq to Springfield streets to fight gangs.

May 6, 2013