Cheryl K. Chumley

Too naked: Japanese town put off by Michelangelo copycat

Put some pants on. That's the message of Japanese town officials to — a Michelangelo sculpture? According to Raw Story, a replica sculpture of Michelangelo's David is causing angst among Okuizumo residents.

February 6, 2013

Lance Armstrong under federal investigation for doping-related charges

Back-and-forth comments have clouded the issue, but according to the latest, disgraced U.S. bicyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a federal investigation for various charges related to his doping scandal.

February 6, 2013

France claims kills of ‘hundreds’ of Islamists

France's defense minister said the military has killed "hundreds" of Islamist militants in Mali in the past month.

February 6, 2013

Monopoly players have spoken: It’s the cat token

Out with the iron. In with the cat. That's the decision of Monopoly voters who weighed in from 120 different countries with their choices for the new game piece.

February 6, 2013

Plagiarism finding rips Germany’s education minister

Germany's education minister has fallen from political grace, as officials with her former Duesseldorf University have found her guilty of plagiarism and stripped away her doctorate degree.

February 6, 2013

Shoe thrown at Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, similar to incident with George W. Bush, during visit to Egypt

An irate Egyptian threw a shoe at Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Wednesday as the Iranian President was touring Egypt, an act viewed as a high insult in the Muslim world.

February 6, 2013

Dick Morris out at Fox, in at CNN

Dick Morris, one of Fox News' go-to guys for predictions and poll talk during the presidential election, is moving on. Fox News cut the commentator and refused to renew his contract, according to an Associated Press report.

February 6, 2013

U.S. Postal Service to cut Saturday delivery

No more Saturday mail. That's the solution reached by U.S. Postal Service officials to trim $2 billion from the budget.

February 6, 2013

Tomato wars head toward peaceable end

A long-running tomato trade war that pitted U.S. and Florida growers against Mexican importers may finally come to an end, as the U.S. Commerce Department has announced an agreement to regulate and control prices.

February 6, 2013

Sly dodge: Congress stretches ethics rules for lobbyist-paid trip

At least 32 lawmakers and congressional aides attended a four-day, lobbyist-paid technology conference in Las Vegas, despite ethics rules that normally limit such travel to one day.

February 6, 2013

‘America’s toughest sheriff’ Arpaio targeted by fraudsters

Joe Arpaio, the Arizona lawman known by supporters and detractors alike as "America's toughest sheriff" for his aggressive approach to law enforcement, has himself been hit by crime.

February 6, 2013

Prayers answered? Boy Scouts delay decision on gay membership

Boy Scouts of America governing board members have decided to delay their decision on whether to admit gays or not, according to breaking news reports from NBC.

February 6, 2013

States scramble with legislation to fend off drones

States are responding to the rising concerns over drone use by police agencies and at least 11 have brought forth bills limiting the use of the technology, according to various media.

February 6, 2013

President Reagan’s legacy lives on as he’s remembered on his 102nd birthday

Within hours of launch, thousands of well-wishers had already signed the virtual birthday card for Ronald Reagan — who would have turned 102 on Monday — posted on a specially created Facebook page from The Heritage Foundation to commemorate the nation's 40th president.

February 6, 2013

French oil tanker, crew seized by pirates now free

The crew of a French oil tanker that had been hijacked by pirates off the Ivory Coast on Sunday are now free, according to various media reports.

February 6, 2013

Media turns blind eye to secret CIA drone base in Saudi

For two years, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has been quietly operating a base for unmanned drones in Saudi Arabia, according to various media reports.

February 6, 2013

Carney: Drone strikes on Americans overseas are lawful

White House spokesman Jay Carney said that drone strikes on Americans, under certain circumstances, are constitutional.

February 5, 2013

Rand Paul echoes dad’s call for Fed audit

Like father, like son. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is following in the footsteps of his father, former Texas Rep. Ron Paul, and pushing for a bill that requires an audit of the Federal Reserve.

February 5, 2013

Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s wife faces own federal investigation

The wife of former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. — who resigned his congressional seat in November, after facing fire from federal investigators along with ailing health — is now in the midst of her own federal inquiry.

February 5, 2013

EU headquarters nearly empty as unions call for strikes

The European Union's headquarters in Brussels was almost empty Tuesday. That's because civil servants are on strike, pushing back proposals to cut their pay or benefits in the face of looming budget pressures.

February 5, 2013