Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Teenaged tornado victim texts last words: ‘Goodbye mama’
The mother of an Arkansas teenager says she knew the tornado had touched down and taken out her son when he no longer returned her texts. Published May 5, 2014
GOP ‘wave’ coming: Pollsters predict wins not seen in 20 years
A new USA Today/Pew Research Center poll finds that if elections were held today, 47 percent of respondents would select the Republican candidate — compared to only 43 percent who would choose the Democrat. Published May 5, 2014
Cinco de Mayo parade in Detroit marred by deadly shooting
A Cinco de Mayo parade in Detroit on Sunday was cut short by a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead. Published May 5, 2014
National Park Service to Yosemite visitors: Leave the drones at home
The National Park Service said too many drone users have been operating their crafts inside Yosemite boundaries, and that the noisy flights are putting birds and sensate wildlife — as well as the scenic surroundings — in jeopardy. Published May 5, 2014
Nevada Dem calls for purge of ‘armed separatists’ from Bundy ranch
A congressman who represents the area of Nevada that's home to Cliven Bundy's ranch says his constituents are demanding he ask state and local law enforcement to get rid of militia members who have come to stand by the rancher's side in his grazing dispute against the federal government. Published May 5, 2014
‘Impeach Obama’ is topic of new book by former federal prosecutor
A new book written by a former top federal prosecutor — Andrew McCarthy — takes a look at all the scandals and secrecies that have plagued the Obama administration, dissects the facts and then sums: Impeachment is a valid notion. Published May 5, 2014
First openly gay Episcopal bishop says he’s divorcing husband
The first openly gay Episcopal bishop, Gene Robinson, announced in an email he is divorcing his husband, Mark Andrew, after 25 years of togetherness. Published May 5, 2014
Van Jones tries to tie George W. Bush to Benghazi scandal
Van Jones, the former green czar under President Obama, attempted to deflect criticism of the current White House's handling of the Benghazi terrorist attack by casting eyes at the previous administration and suggesting that nobody hounded George W. Bush when embassies were bombed under his watch. Published May 5, 2014
Homeless shelter destroyed in North Hollywood fire
Homeless staying at a shelter in North Hollywood lost what little they owned in a fire that completely destroyed the facility over the weekend. Published May 5, 2014
U.S. Air Force medics parachute in to save injured Chinese sailors on boat
Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group joined with other U.S. Air Force rescuers to parachute into the Pacific Ocean and rescue Chinese sailors who were adrift when their raft sank. Published May 5, 2014
Dennis Rodman denies North Korea’s Kim Jong-un executed uncle, says labor camps no big deal
Dennis Rodman — on record several times referring to North Korea's dictator as his lifelong friend — now says Kim Jong-un didn't order his uncle and ex-girlfriend to be killed. Published May 5, 2014
Stunt pilot dies during fiery show crash at California air base
An experienced stunt pilot who had performed for decades was killed during a show at a Northern California air base after his vintage plane crashed and flipped in front of an estimated 100,000 spectators. Published May 5, 2014
Abdul-Jabbar: ‘More whites believe in ghosts’ than racism
Former NBA megastar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added his 2 cents to the Donald Sterling-Clippers flap with a bold statement of his own about whites — that most don't truly believe racism exists. Published May 5, 2014
Ringling Bros. acrobats in hospital after 35-foot show fall
Eight Ringling Bros. acrobats were in the hospital Monday after falling about 35 feet during a performance in Providence, R.I. Published May 5, 2014
‘Hook-up Truck’ for back seat quickies to hit San Francisco streets
A truck that gives couples the chance to exchange some quick and intimate moments in the comfort of a four-wheeled vehicle with a specially designed back seat bench — the "Hook-up Truck" — is set to hit the streets of San Francisco. Published May 2, 2014
New York subway train derails, hurting 4, stranding hundreds
New York emergency responders rushed Friday morning to rescue four who were injured during a subway car derailment in Queens. Published May 2, 2014
Donald Sterling, 80, battling prostate cancer: reports
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is battling prostate cancer, several news outlets reported. Published May 2, 2014
Islamist militants storm Benghazi security building, killing 8
Eight were killed and another 15 or so injured Friday after suspected Islamist militants stormed a Benghazi building that houses government security forces. Published May 2, 2014
Dem lawmaker storms from prayer event after Obama called ‘abortion’ president
An outraged Democrat congresswoman from California said she was so dismayed to hear James Dobson, the founder of the Christian group Focus on the Family, refer to President Obama as the "abortion president" at Thursday's National Day of Prayer, she had to leave. Published May 2, 2014
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Nick Mason to Rolling Stones: Don’t play Israel
Two members of Pink Floyd — vocalist Roger Waters and drummer Nick Mason — have criticized fellow rockers with the Rolling Stones for a planned show in Tel Aviv and said playing Israel is akin to playing South Africa during apartheid days. Published May 2, 2014
