Cheryl K. Chumley

Colorado shooting suspect James Holmes’ attorneys mull insanity plea over client’s objections

Attorneys for James Holmes, the alleged gunman in last year's Colorado theater shooting, are considering whether the law allows them to void their client's wishes and enter an insanity plea on his behalf.

May 1, 2013

Gay sports hall of fame taking nominations

The nonprofit National Gay & Lesbian Sports Hall of Fame has opened the door to nominations and beginning this summer will take names of those who have "stood up to stereotypes" and supported gay athletes.

May 1, 2013

Robert Griffin III decries ‘tyranny of political correctness’

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III took to Twitter to espouse his views of political correctness, describing an America that's well on its way to tyranny.

May 1, 2013

Where’s the beef? Bloomberg launches vegetarian-only school lunch

Public School 244 in the Flushing section of New York's Queens borough has gone vegan — the first public school in the nation to serve only vegetarian meals for breakfast and lunch.

May 1, 2013

Where’s the global warming? Rockies face 5 inches of snow

Apparently, global warming has left the building. It's May 1, and 5 inches of snow are predicted for the Rockies.

May 1, 2013

Rep. Paul Ryan softens, now supports gay adoptions

Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, said in a town-hall discussion earlier this week that he still opposes gay marriage but that he's softened on the right of same-sex partners to adopt.

May 1, 2013

Atheists win right to pass out materials at Florida high schools

If the Christians get to do it, then so should we. That was the winning argument of atheists who fought for access to several Florida high schools to distribute group documents — same as evangelicals did with Bibles in January.

May 1, 2013

Arab League sweetens peace deal, puts pressure on Israel’s P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu

The Arab League has sweetened a peace-making deal with Israel, putting the pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reignite talks with coalition members who have more moderate views on Palestinian relations.

May 1, 2013

Death toll from Bangladesh factory collapse passes 400

The death count from a Bangladesh garment factory collapse has risen again, and law enforcement in the country on Wednesday say they've now pulled at least 400 bodies from the rubble.

May 1, 2013

Brawl in Venezuela parliament leaves member bruised, bloody

A member of Venezuela's assembly appeared on state television with a bruised, swollen and bloody head Tuesday evening, after a brawl erupted among lawmakers in a heated session over post-election powers.

May 1, 2013

Hezbollah warns: U.S., Israel will not take Syria

The head of Hezbollah sent a clear warning that Syrian rebels were doomed to fail, no matter what aid came from the United States and Israel.

May 1, 2013

FBI finds ricin in martial arts studio run by letter-writing suspect

Federal authorities say they've found evidence of ricin in the Tupelo, Miss., martial arts studio that is run by the suspect who's accused of sending poison letters to the president.

May 1, 2013

Saudi Arabia warned U.S. in writing about Tamerlan Tsarnaev: Report

The U.S. received a written warning about Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2012 by Saudi Arabia, a government head with the kingdom said Tuesday.

May 1, 2013

Stem cells grow new windpipe for 2-year-old girl facing death

Experimental stem-cell treatment has been credited with saving the life of a 2-year-old girl who was born without a windpipe.

April 30, 2013

European bank head: More wealth confiscation on the way

European politicos facing sluggish economic growth will definitely turn to the rich to take their cash, said one banking head, remarking on the potential for repeat in the raid on Cyprus savings.

April 30, 2013

5-year-old rape victim in India dies

A five-year-old girl recovering in the hospital from a rape in India died on Monday from cardiac arrest.

April 30, 2013

Poll: 7 in 10 people say more public cameras needed

Seventy percent of respondents in a Rasmussen Reports poll said more cameras posted in public places are necessary to help secure Americans' safety.

April 30, 2013

13 Democrats: Failing to fix climate change will drive women to prostitution

Failing to address climate change could drive women into prostitution, said 13 House Democrats who signed a resolution saying women are affected more negatively than men by the dramatic weather shifts.

April 30, 2013

Pizza reduces cancer risk: study

Eat more pizza. That’s the message from Italian researchers who say eating more of the doughy pie can actually cut the chance for certain cancers.

April 30, 2013

Israel activates 2,000 reservists for surprise drill against Hezbollah

Israel called up 2,000 military reservists for a surprise exercise to prepare for an engagement with Hezbollah in Lebanon.

April 30, 2013