Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Iraqi gunmen slaughter 25 prostitutes as religious punishment
Gunmen wearing Iraqi security uniforms stormed into two separate brothels in Baghdad, firing off rounds and killing 25 prostitutes — the women's apparent punishment for violating Islam's religious laws. Published July 15, 2014
Obama slammed by black Chicago residents: ‘Worst president ever’
Black residents of Chicago's South Side, who recently rallied to decry a spate of violence in the city, ripped President Obama for ignoring their plight while pushing for funding for illegal immigrants at their expense. Published July 14, 2014
Private investigators turn to drones to catch marital cheaters, insurance liars
Private investigators are turning to the latest in technology — drones — to catch adulterers, insurance and workplace liars and even would-be child abusers. Published July 14, 2014
IPad metal — nickel — faulted for causing allergic rashes
The nickel that's contained within iPads and other technological devices may be causing users allergic-induced rashes, experts said, Published July 14, 2014
Rand Paul to Rick Perry on Iraq: Get some new glasses
A spat over Republican foreign policy that's been brewing between Rand Paul and Rick Perry has taken a turn to the tense, as the Kentucky senator told the Texas governor: Get some new glasses to help with your political viewpoints. Published July 14, 2014
Babe Ruth’s 1918 contract sells for $1.02M at auction
The contract that Babe Ruth signed two years before he jumped ship to the New York Yankees sold at an auction in Baltimore for $1.02 million. Published July 14, 2014
Sen. John McCain on illegal child immigrants: Fly them home, now
Sen. John McCain took a strong stance on the scores of illegal immigrants who've been streaming across the U.S. southern border in recent weeks, telling a CNN audience that authorities should fly them home as quickly as they can. Published July 14, 2014
Pope Francis puts number of priestly pedophiles at 2 percent: report
Two percent or so of Roman Catholic clerics are pedophiles, said Pope Francis during an interview with the Italian newspaper La Repubblica. Published July 14, 2014
Oregonians flee in face of fast-moving wildfire as homes go up in blaze
More than 100 residents in a southern Oregon community have taken flight in the face of a fast-moving wildfire that's already set several homes ablaze. Published July 14, 2014
Eric Holder: ‘Racial animus’ fuels opposition to Obama and me
Attorney General Eric Holder threw down the race card and said on national television that at least some of the political resistance he and President Obama face is due to the color of their skin. Published July 14, 2014
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl to return to active duty at Fort Sam Houston
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, 28, the soldier who was taken by Taliban militants and held prisoner for five years, will return to active military duty as early as Monday at Fort Sam Houston in Texas, The New York Times first reported. Published July 14, 2014
Michelle Obama to Latinos: ‘We cannot afford to wait on Congress’ for immigration
First lady Michelle Obama grabbed the political reins during a speech to the League of United Latin American Citizens in New York City, telling the crowd of admirers not to worry — that her husband wouldn't wait on Congress to take action on immigration reform. Published July 11, 2014
Queens councilman presses to down drones above New York City
A member of the Queens city council has joined forces with the local district attorney's office to draft tougher legislation to keep illegal drones from flying New York City skies. Published July 11, 2014
California church handing out ‘travel cash’ to illegals heading east
A Catholic church in a California community has opened its doors to the influx of illegals making their way across the border, giving temporary shelter — and cash — to 46 of them who were waiting for bus rides to spots around the country. Published July 11, 2014
Florida police spokesman tells citizens: ‘Get yourself some firearms’
Proposed cuts in the local Miami-Dade County budget that could lead to the firing of hundreds of law enforcement officers have led one police association spokesman to issue a stark warning to local citizens: Better buy some guns. Published July 11, 2014
New York City creates ID card so 500K illegal immigrants can get services
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law a measure that creates a municipal identification card that can now be used by illegal immigrants to access government services, rent an apartment and open a bank account. Published July 11, 2014
Florida judge slaps GOP’s redistricting plans: You ‘made a mockery’ of process
A judge in Florida told Republicans that no, this redistricting map you've created won't fly — it's an obvious "partisan attempt" to skew future elections, he said. Published July 11, 2014
Pennsylvania sends draft notices to 14K dead men: ‘We made a mistake’
Pennsylvania government authorities admitted they mistakenly sent out more than 14,000 military draft notification letters to men who were born between 1893 and 1897, calling it a "serious" glitch at the hands of a computer inputting error. Published July 11, 2014
KISS rocker Gene Simmons touts 1 percent life: ‘It’s fantastic’
KISS lead singer Gene Simmons is decidedly not taking a page out of Hillary Clinton's book, and rather than trying to hide his wealth or run from his riches is instead publicly flaunting it -- saying simply that living the 1 percent lifestyle is amazing. Published July 11, 2014
Californian who sold secret to China sentenced to 15 years in prison
A California man who was working as a chemical engineer when he sold a secret pigment formula to China for $28 million was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Published July 11, 2014
