Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Shariah law: Gang-raped Indonesian woman to be caned for adultery
A woman in Indonesia who was caught having an affair with a married man was gang-raped by eight men — as "vigilante" punishment — and is now going to have to suffer a public caning due to Shariah law. Published May 6, 2014
Louie Gohmert: Constitution for ‘people who cling to their God and their guns’
Rep. Louie Gohmert sent out first a quote and then a quip to rally-goers in Iowa that if John Adams thought the Constitution was for moral, righteous people, then that meant the legal document was primarily for modern-day Americans who revere both God and guns. Published May 6, 2014
Monica Lewinsky breaks her silence on ‘consensual’ Bill Clinton affair
Monica Lewinsky, the famed White House intern known worldwide for her sexual dalliances with former President Bill Clinton, says she's tired of living in the shadows of her past and wants all to know: Her affair was "consensual," she said. Published May 6, 2014
Iran vows to take out U.S. aircraft carriers in Gulf if war breaks out
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned Tuesday that the nation would target U.S. aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf if war ever broke. Published May 6, 2014
Nebraska GOP Senate primary shapes as tea party versus the establishment
In a week's time, the Republican Party may have its answer on which direction to take in 2014 and 2016 elections -- the path toward the tea party or the one toward establishment conservatism. Published May 6, 2014
For sale on eBay: One beached, 40-foot-long sperm whale
A town in Canada has come up with a creative way to simultaneously clean up the beach and make a few bucks: Local officials have put up for auction on eBay a beached, 40-foot-long sperm whale that's being billed as a collector's dream come true. Published May 6, 2014
Rick Santorum digs at Rand Paul: He can’t win GOP nod — he’s ‘a Libertarian’
Former senator and Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum, who may be making moves toward the White House yet again, turned his back on Sen. Rand Paul and said the Kentuckian doesn't stand a chance of winning the nation's high executive seat under the GOP umbrella. Published May 6, 2014
Missing Denver mom of 4 found in wrecked car; doctors had to amputate feet
A missing single mother of four was found in her wrecked car at the bottom of an embankment off a Denver-area highway — but doctors had to amputate both her feet to help save her life, her family said Monday. Published May 6, 2014
Alabama 8th-grader suspended in Common Core test-taking flap
An eighth-grade student at an Alabama school was suspended after refusing to take what she claimed were standardized Common Core tests. Published May 6, 2014
Philadelphia Eagles sign decorated Army captain to first defensive roster
Alejandro Villanueva, a former West Point football star who began as an offensive lineman and defensive end then converted to a receiver — and who then served three tours in Afghanistan — has just signed with the Philadelphia Eagles' 90-man roster. Published May 6, 2014
N.J. woman films own abortion to show ‘positive’ side of procedure
Emily Letts, an abortion counselor in New Jersey, said she wasn't ready to have a baby, even though she was pregnant, and decided that the best solution for her would be to have an abortion — and film it. Published May 6, 2014
Vladimir Putin signs ban on curse words in films, movies, books
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a ban on cursing in movies and other forms of theatrical productions that are shown in Russia — and violators will be fined. Published May 6, 2014
Egypt’s next expected president: Muslim Brotherhood ‘finished’
Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, the man who's widely projected to become the next president of Egypt, said he doesn't see how the Muslim Brotherhood could re-enter politics in the nation and that the group is pretty much finished. Published May 6, 2014
Veteran Affairs buildings in Ohio evacuated; shooting suspect in custody
Police in Dayton, Ohio, took into custody a shooting suspect at the Department of Veteran Affairs on Monday. Published May 5, 2014
Florida man accused of stealing $400 cookie cash from Girl Scouts
A Florida man named Edmund Allen was arrested and charged with grand theft after he was accused of stealing the cash that Girl Scouts had collected from cookie sales outside a local grocery store. Published May 5, 2014
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