Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Nashville detention center where teens escaped faces fresh disturbance
A Nashville youth detention facility that was the focus of national media attention when more than 30 teens escaped just a few days ago is now back in the limelight, this time for a new disturbance. Published September 4, 2014
Tom Coburn presses to change Constitution via convention of states
Sen. Tom Coburn said it's high time states exercised their Article V powers to hold a convention and change the Constitution -- and he's vowing to spend full-time hours pushing for the cause once he retires in a few months. Published September 4, 2014
New York psych center inmates attack, injure dozen staffers
Twelve staffers at a New York psychiatric center suffered injuries -- including two who had to be taken to the hospital for head wounds -- when inmates suddenly grabbed kitchen tools and went on attack. Published September 4, 2014
Al Qaeda expanding to India to ‘wage jihad’ and ‘liberate its land’
Al Qaeda terrorists say they're expanding operations, and will soon open a new branch in India "to liberate its land," they said. Published September 4, 2014
N.J. town nixes plan to rename JFK Center after Obama
So much for renaming the John F. Kennedy Center in Willingboro, New Jersey, after President Obama. Published September 3, 2014
Joe Biden warns Islamic State: We’ll ‘follow you to the gates of hell’
Vice president Joseph Biden opened his speech on the economy in New Hampshire on Wednesday with some words of warning for the Islamic State, reportedly calling them "barbarians" and vowing that America will track them down. Published September 3, 2014
Michael Sam signs to Cowboys practice squad; ‘We just want to give him a chance,’ coach says
The Dallas Cowboys announced Wednesday that they've signed Michael Sam — the NFL's first openly gay player — to the team's 10-man practice squad. Published September 3, 2014
‘Saving Nemo’: Feds mull ocean rules to save clownfish of Disney fame
Federal authorities are considering new regulations to rid the ocean of more pollutants as a means of saving the orange clownfish made famous in the Disney movie "Finding Nemo." Published September 3, 2014
Venezuelan lawmaker prays: ‘Our Chavez, who art in Heaven’
A Venezuelan lawmaker trying to honor late President Hugo Chavez during a public ceremony rubbed some attendees the wrong way with her rendition of the Lord's Prayer — subbing out God and inserted the Socialist ruler. Published September 3, 2014
Piers Morgan exits CNN with vow to NRA: ‘I haven’t finished with you’
Piers Morgan took to Twitter to announce his decision to cut ties with CNN, during which he also sent a stark message to the National Rifle Association: I'm still gunning for you. Published September 3, 2014
Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson on terrorists: ‘Convert them or kill them’
Duck Dynasty's patriarch Phil Robertson didn't pull any punches in his assessment of what the United States should do about Islamic State terrorists: Convert them or kill them. Published September 3, 2014
Rudy Giuliani on golf: ‘We have to make it simpler and easier’
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani had some words of advice for the powers-who-be in the golf world: Ease up. Published September 3, 2014
German president: Russia’s ‘severed its partnership’ with Europe
German President Joachim Gauck said Russia has "effectively severed its partnership" with Europe and accused President Putin of trying to bring about a new world order -- with his nation at the helm. Published September 3, 2014
Glenn Beck predicts Hillary Clinton ‘is going to win’ in 2016
Glenn Beck, conservative talk show host and publisher, had a blunt prediction for the White House, circa 2016: It's going to be filled with the Clinton family once again. Published September 3, 2014
Islamic State terrorists kill 770 Iraqi troops: report
The international Human Right Watch reported Wednesday that Islamic State terrorists conducted a mass execution on hundreds of Iraqi troops who were captured at a military base just outside Baghdad. Published September 3, 2014
Reclined seat dispute grounds Delta flight to Florida
A plane flying out of New York to Palm Beach, Florida, was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Jacksonville after passengers fought over a reclining seat. Published September 2, 2014
Florida man removed by police for sitting during Council flag pledge
An angry Florida mayor ordered police to escort a man from a recent City Council meeting after he refused to stand for the opening invocation and for the Pledge of Allegiance. Published September 2, 2014
Ted Cruz slammed for ‘ignorance’ over jab at Bronx
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz took a jab at the Bronx during a recent speech — and New York City Democrats didn't take too kindly to the critique. Published September 2, 2014
Apple fixes bug that exposed nude Hollywood starlets: report
Apple computer technicians have found and fixed a bug thought to have given hackers access to certain iCloud accounts and nude photographs of celebrity actresses, a tech outfit reported. Published September 2, 2014
Parents of killed SEAL write to Obama: Resign because ‘you sir, are the JV team’
The parents of a SEAL Team Six member who was killed when his helicopter was shot down over Afghanistan have penned a letter to President Obama, calling into question the commander-in-chief's leadership abilities and saying outright that he ought to resign. Published September 2, 2014
