Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Boat carting 250 African immigrants collapses, killing dozens
Libya's coast guard reported that a boat that was carting at least 250 Africans to Europe has capsized just off the coasts of Tripoli, leaving dozens dead from drowning. Published September 15, 2014
Sixth-grader on surprise Obama visit: ‘I really wanted it to be Beyonce’
A sixth-grade girl who was anxiously awaiting the arrival of a surprise guest to her Washington, D.C., classroom couldn't help blurt out her reaction shortly after President Obama stepped into the room: Why can't you be Beyonce? Published September 12, 2014
Calls grow for Condi Rice to take over as NFL commissioner
Condoleeza Rice, former National Security Adviser and Secretary of State to President George W. Bush, as NFL commissioner? Yes, says Mr. Bush's former deputy chief of staff, Karl Rove. Published September 12, 2014
Cardinal McCarrick slammed over claims Islam teaches peace, like Catholicism
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, archbishop emeritus of Washington, D.C., struck a sore spot among Muslim analysts when he said the social teachings of the Catholic Church are similar to that taught by the Koran and the Islam faith — that both advocate peace. Published September 12, 2014
James Foley family: Obama officials vowed criminal charges if we paid son’s ransom
The mother and brother of James Foley — one of the U.S. journalists beheaded by the Islamic State — claim Obama administration officials threatened to charge them with criminal counts if they tried to pay the ransom demanded by the terrorists. Published September 12, 2014
Malala Yousafzai’s attackers arrested, Pakistan says
The Taliban militants responsible for shooting teenager Malala Yousafzai for fighting for women's rights and for equal access to eduction have been arrested, Pakistan authorities said on Friday. Published September 12, 2014
Two U.S. Navy fighter jets crash in Pacific Ocean; pilot missing
Two U.S. Navy fighter jets crashed into ocean waters while carrying out a mission in the Pacific, Navy officials said Friday. Published September 12, 2014
Hispanics huddle with White House for ‘serious venting’ session
A private meeting between White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to talk immigration was described by those in attendance as tense at best, with one lawmaker calling it an outright venting session. Published September 12, 2014
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kosovo president get nods from Clintons for good citizenry
The Clinton Global Initiative, a project of the nonprofit Clinton Foundation, is giving top environmental activism nods to Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio. Published September 12, 2014
Environmentalists sue feds over train transport of crude oil
A trio of environmental groups joined forces to sue the Department of Transportation, alleging the agency failed to respond to their petition to ban the use of DOT 111 — an older rail car model — to ship flammable crude oil. Published September 12, 2014
Ray Rice swears off hard liquor in months since knockout
Former Ravens running back Ray Rice — who was captured on video knocking out his then-fiancee Janay Palmer in an elevator at Atlantic City — reportedly said he hasn't touched a drop of hard liquor since he attacked her. Published September 12, 2014
Sarah Palin clan involved in Anchorage dog sled melee: report
Members of Sarah Palin's family — including the former Alaska governor herself — were reportedly in the thick of a boisterous public brawl that involved around 20 people attending an Anchorage dog sled event, various media reported. Published September 12, 2014
Yahoo: Feds made us spy or pay $250K a day in fines
Yahoo executives said the federal government made them participate in a surveillance program and turn over key private client information — else face $250,000 per day in fines. Published September 12, 2014
Iowa partiers outraged as police bust house party, brandish guns
Iowa City police have been forced to issue a statement defending its officers' actions after a YouTube video that's generated thousands of hits seems to show them pushing their way — without any warrant — into a house party and arresting three. Published September 11, 2014
Anthony Weiner resurfaces to rebuke Elizabeth Warren
The long-lost voice of former Rep. Anthony Weiner — a failed New York mayoral candidate whose political star fell over a sexting scandal — came to life this week, right after he sent out a very public rebuttal of Sen. Elizabeth Warren's rebuke of former Minority Leader Eric Cantor. Published September 11, 2014
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district office hit by Molotov cocktail
Law enforcement agents are investigating the Thursday morning tossing of a Molotov cocktail into Missouri Rep. Emanuel Cleaver's district office. Published September 11, 2014
Socialist Francois Hollande falls from grace: 62 percent want him gone
Almost two-thirds in France want their Socialist leader, Francois Hollande, to step down from his presidential role before his term ends in 2017, new poll numbers show. Published September 11, 2014
Feds want 16 months in prison for Dinesh D’Souza
Federal authorities are seeking between 10 and 16 months of prison time for conservative author and filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, saying his guilty plea to a campaign law violation warrants such punishment. Published September 11, 2014
Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson says AIDS, syphilis God’s penalty for gays
Duck Dynasty's outspoken patriarch, Phil Robertson, said during a recent Christian radio show with Family Research Council head Tony Perkins that AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases are God's way of imposing consequences for sin on gays. Published September 11, 2014
Sen. Ted Cruz booed off stage at event for Mideast Christians
Sen. Ted Cruz was booed off the stage Wednesday at a sold-out conference for Middle Eastern Christians after claiming that Christians are Israel's best friends. Published September 11, 2014
