Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Russia’s happiness index hits 25-year high, despite Ukraine crisis
Russians may be poised for war with Ukraine and at odds with the West and international community — but you wouldn't know it, given their happiness index. Published May 2, 2014
Muslim radicals in Syria mount bloody bodies on crucifixion pole as example to enemies
Members of the al Qaeda offshoot group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, reportedly carried out seven public executions this week, and mounted several of their victims' bloodied bodies on metal poles — a crucifixion-type message to their enemies: Opponents of the faith will face harsh punishments. Published May 2, 2014
National guardsman sues over Army tattoo rules: I can’t go special ops now
A soldier serving in the Kentucky National Guard has launched a lawsuit over the Army's new tattoo restrictions, claiming that he's now been unfairly prevented from living his dream — from joining a special operations unit. Published May 2, 2014
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s mother: ‘I had no idea’ my son was such an addict
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's mother said she didn't know her son, Rob, was so far down the path of substance abuse that he needed rehab until the moment he actually came out and announced to the world that he was taking a break from office to seek help. Published May 2, 2014
Squirrel attacks teen, 17, in selfie photo shoot that goes awry
Seventeen-year-old Brian Genest of Auburn, Maine, may have learned a selfie lesson the hard way: Do not take photographs with squirrels. They attack. Published May 2, 2014
NAACP head resigns over achievement award to Donald Sterling
Leon Jenkins resigned his position from head of the NAACP's Los Angeles chapter, over the massive criticism that erupted after it was learned the civil rights group was poised to give L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling a lifetime achievement award. Published May 2, 2014
Seoul subway collision injures about 170 passengers
A subway crash in Seoul, South Korea's capital, on Friday has left about 170 injured, emergency responders said. Published May 2, 2014
Stephen Colbert is a ‘moderate,’ not leftist, CBS chief insists
Les Moonves, chairman and CEO of CBS, is trying to calm those who worry the new "Late Show" host, Stephen Colbert, is a far-left ideologue whose politics and cultural outlooks put him way out of sync with most of America. Published May 1, 2014
Barry Goldwater statue sparks rift between artists
Barry Goldwater was controversial enough in life — and now in death, it seems more of the same. A couple of artists have been feuding over a bronze statue of the now-dead, five-term U.S. senator, with one accusing the other of ripping off his work and failing to give proper credit. Published May 1, 2014
Mass. senator seeks to regulate TV, Internet, radio for ‘hate crimes’
Democrat Sen. Edward Markey from Massachusetts says the government should crack down on broadcast messages that promote what he calls hate crimes, by regulating content on television, radio and the Internet. Published May 1, 2014
Donald Sterling banned from Bunny Ranch and ‘smoking hot’ black prostitutes, owner says
Beleaguered L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling hasn't only been banned for life from the NBA. Dennis Hof just issued his own order: Don't bother entering any of my brothels in the state of Nevada, either. Published May 1, 2014
Michael Bloomberg’s anti-gun group leader stepping down: It’s ‘tough grind’
Mark Glaze, who heads up Mayors Against Illegal Guns — the pet project of former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg — said he's done with the group and is stepping down in June. Published May 1, 2014
Joe Biden: ‘Don’t see any downside’ to executive orders for LGBTs
Vice President Joseph R. Biden said there isn't really a negative side to President Obama taking executive action and issuing an order to include lesbians, gays, bisexuals and transsexuals in federal laws against workplace discrimination. Published May 1, 2014
Computer glitch grounds inbound, outbound L.A. area flights
All inbound and outbound flights in the Los Angeles area were grounded Wednesday after a technological failure at a regional air traffic control facility. Published May 1, 2014
China orders bulldozing of Christian church in remote village
Chinese authorities called in the military to tear down a towering church located near a Christian community by the city of Wenzhou. Published April 30, 2014
Illinois Democrat, a former state representative, charged with child porn possession
An Illinois Democrat who resigned a month ago as a state representative — and who once co-sponsored two bills to crack down on child pornography offenders — has now himself been charged with possession of child porn. Published April 30, 2014
Oprah weighs in on Donald Sterling race flap: ‘Plantation days are over’
Oprah Winfrey gave some glib comments on the Donald Sterling fiasco, saying the now-banned Los Angeles Clippers owner ought to know better that times have changed. Published April 30, 2014
Ga. FedEx shooting suspect ID’d: Geddy Kramer, 19, dressed ‘like Rambo’
Police and witnesses say the man who is accused of shooting and injuring six at the FedEx facility in Kennesaw, Ga., on Tuesday was a 19-year-old man named Geddy Kramer, who strode into the building as if he were a character from an action movie — armed with an assault rifle, knife and belt of bullets that was strapped across his chest. Published April 30, 2014
New York City, Chicago ban e-cigarettes from public places
New York City and Chicago government heads have outright banned restaurant and bar patrons from "lighting up" their electronic cigarettes inside the establishments. Published April 30, 2014
China boots another Communist Party chief over graft
The Communist Party in China has kicked off a criminal investigation into a senior government official, Li Chuncheng, accusing him of everything from taking bribes to taking part in acts of depravity. Published April 30, 2014
