Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Louisiana sheriff says ACLU won’t stop public prayer event
A sheriff in Louisiana said he couldn't care less what the American Civil Liberties Union says about his planned public prayer event — it's going forward, lawsuit or no lawsuit. Published June 30, 2014
For sale, by owner: Town of Swett, S.D., for $400K
The owner of Swett, S.D., has announced plans to sell his unincorporated hamlet in Bennett County for $400,000 to free up time to focus on his personal business. Published June 30, 2014
Pakistan army launches ground attack on Taliban in North Waziristan
Pakistani military forces have kicked off a ground offensive against Taliban militants who are holed up in a tribal border town with Afghanistan called North Waziristan. Published June 30, 2014
Facebook outed for conducting creepy mood experiment on users
Privacy advocates are seeing red after finding out that Facebook researchers conducted a secret experiment that tested site users' reactions and responses to purposely planted and manipulated news content. Published June 30, 2014
Nancy Pelosi: Border breach is ‘opportunity’ to serve ‘sparkling array of God’s children’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi argued that the tens of thousands of illegal children pouring across the border into America should be regarded as an "opportunity," not a "crisis," because they're all God's children. Published June 30, 2014
RNC’s Reince Priebus blasts Clintons as ‘obnoxious’ and hypocritical
Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus said former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is "obnoxious," and former President Bill Clinton is a "hypocrite," and both have worn out their public welcome. Published June 30, 2014
Dozens stuck 220 feet high on Skytower ride at SeaWorld San Diego
Forty-eight Skytower riders at SeaWorld San Diego were stuck on the ride, 220 feet in the air, after a power outage at the park stalled operations. Published June 30, 2014
Israeli President Shimon Peres: ISIL could actually boost peace with Arabs
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant may have taken up armed positions in the Golan Heights that overlook Israel, but Israeli President Shimon Peres said ISIL could actually prove a good thing for peace relations with the Arabs. Published June 30, 2014
Hillary Clinton dubs Obama ‘incompetent and feckless,’ a national ‘joke’: book
In the world of gossipy politics, Edward Klein's new "Blood Feud" book is the gift that keeps on giving, the latest released excerpt pointing to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's supposed boozy rantings about President Obama as a "feckless," inept leader. Published June 27, 2014
Chinese naval forces dock in Pearl Harbor for joint military exercise
China's naval forces have hit the beaches of Hawaii for a joint military exercise with the United States and 22 other countries, a historical first for the communist nation. Published June 27, 2014
U.S. Air Force grounds fleet of F-35 fighters for post-fire safety check
The U.S. Air Force grounded its fleet of F-35 fighter jets after a fire aboard one of the planes pushed the pilot to abort. Published June 27, 2014
Saudi military on alert as ISIL marches on border
Saudi Arabia's military forces are on high alert, watching with growing concern as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists advance on Jordan. Published June 27, 2014
Toronto hosts mass gay marriage ceremony of 115 couples
Gay couples from around the world flocked to Toronto this week for a mass same-sex marriage ceremony in a midtown castle setting, timed to coincide with the city's World Pride Week. Published June 27, 2014
Terrorists go ‘Jihad Cool,’ use rap to entice young Americans
Terrorists have taken to rap as a means to enticing youth in America to step up and join the jihad in the Middle East, a national security expert said. Published June 27, 2014
Oprah hates Michelle Obama for ‘one-upping the president and everyone else’
Oprah Winfrey doesn't like Michelle Obama because she thinks the first lady is a show-off who constantly upstages her husband — and the feelings of dislike are mutual. Published June 27, 2014
Michelle wouldn’t approve: Obama scarfs up sugary snacks at Minn. shops
President Obama deviated a bit from first lady Michelle Obama's Healthy Eating menu advice as he scooped up stashes of sugary snacks at a Minnesota specialty food shop — just minutes before he stopped at an ice cream parlor for a cold praline-and-cookies treat. Published June 27, 2014
Fed ‘heavy drinker’ label fuels backlash: ‘That seems awfully low’
So much for the glass of wine each day. By federal definition, women who down eight alcoholic drinks a week — just over one a day — are "heavy drinkers," headed down a path that could lead to alcohol-related problems. Published June 27, 2014
Obama to cut U.S. land mine stocks, with goal of joining U.N. treaty
The White House announced early Friday a plan to scale back and eventually eliminate U.S. stocks of antipersonnel land mines, a plan seen by political watchers as President Obama's step toward joining a U.N. treaty that bans the devices. Published June 27, 2014
Tiger leaps on boat, snatches 60-year-old fisherman in India
A fisherman trolling along waters in a protected forest reserve in West Bengal state said his father was on the boat with him, when a tiger leapt on to the craft and dragged him into a nearby swampy area. Published June 27, 2014
New Yorkers to pay $4.9M legal fees for 1,380 illegals facing deportation
New York City's newest budget includes enough money to pay the legal fees for about 1,380 illegal immigrants who are detained and facing deportation. Published June 27, 2014
