Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Rep. James Lankford brings up Obamacare opt-out bill
Rep. James Lankford, who represents Oklahoma, brought forth a bill to give states an opt-out power on Obamacare, called the Health Care Compact. Published February 12, 2014
San Diego votes in Republican to replace disgraced ex-Mayor Filner
San Diego voters chose Republican Kevin Faulconer over Democrat David Alvarez to replace disgraced former Mayor Bob Filner. Published February 12, 2014
Fans win ‘emotional damage’ award against Jackson doctor
Fans of Michael Jackson's music won damages in a French court of one euro each, or about $1.37, after the judge ruled Tuesday they suffered "emotional damage." Published February 11, 2014
Valentine’s Day goes politically correct at N.J. school: ‘Avoid hurt feelings’
A New Jersey school with an eye toward childhood self-esteem laid down the law for Valentine’s Day treats and cards in the classroom, sending home an alert to parents: Don’t send in anything unless it’s for everyone, equally. Published February 11, 2014
Nude worship: Va. church offers Sunday services, clothing optional
Members of a small church in southeast Virginia get dressed for worship each week, enter the facility — then strip to their skivvies, or even less. Published February 11, 2014
Al Qaeda group issues bills with images of bin Laden, WTC towers
A group tied to al Qadea in Iraq's Anbar province has started issuing paper bills with the images of Osama bin Laden and of the World Trade Center towers. Published February 11, 2014
Airport security confiscates ‘Toy Story’ Woody’s mini-toy gun
A world traveler who says he carries his son’s Toy Story “Woody” cowboy figure with him everywhere he goes sent out a bemused social media commentary about his stop at Heathrow Airport, where he said security agents went a little overboard with their searches. Published February 11, 2014
Sen. Marco Rubio mum on marijuana use: ‘It’s irrelevant’
Sen. Marco Rubio declined to answer a question about his past experiences with marijuana, calling the issue "irrelevant." Published February 11, 2014
Sean Hannity puts N.Y. home for sale, as talk flies he’s leaving the state
Conservative radio host Sean Hannity has seemingly moved closer to making good on his threat to exit New York in the face of insulting comments from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and he's put his home up for sale for $3.6 million. Published February 11, 2014
Iran erupts as thousands rally to mark Islamic revolution
Tehran’s streets filled on Tuesday with hundreds of thousands of Iranians who were rallying in recognition of the 35th anniversary of their Islamic revolution, but who also cheered the recent relaxation of sanctions forged with the international community. Published February 11, 2014
Julia Roberts’ half-sister, Nancy Motes, found dead in tub
Nancy Motes, 37, the half-sister of Hollywood actors Julia and Eric Roberts, was found dead inside a bathtub at the Los Angeles house where she had been pet-sitting, the seeming victim of a drug overdose. Published February 11, 2014
Illinois turns to satirists at The Onion to sell Obamacare
Illinois is partnering with the well-known satire site, The Onion, to use comedy to let the insured know about Obamacare enrollment and bolster participation. Published February 11, 2014
China, Taiwan meet: ‘A day for the record books’
China and Taiwan representatives met Tuesday for landmark, previously “unimaginable” discussions aimed, most likely, at opening more doors to trade. Published February 11, 2014
TSA humiliates cancer patient: ‘He’s wearing a diaper!’
The wife of a man with prostate cancer posted on her blog a scathing assessment of how Transportation Security Administration agents treated her husband during a security checkpoint, explaining how one proclaimed loudly his state of incontinence while a second one grimaced and snickered. Published February 11, 2014
Dennis Rodman exits rehab and goes on drinking binge
Dennis Rodman, who checked himself into rehab for help with an alcohol problem, went on a drinking binge just three days after checking out of the facility. Published February 11, 2014
New Hampshire factory explosion injures 15
At least two people were seriously injured and another 13 sent for medical treatment after a ball-bearings plant in New Hampshire was rocked by an explosion. Published February 11, 2014
Shirley Temple Black, actress, ambassador, dies at 85
Shirley Temple Black, one of America’s most beloved of actresses, singers and dancers, died at the age of 85, surrounded by friends, family and caretakers. Published February 11, 2014
George Soros attacked by ex-girlfriend during deposition
The former girlfriend of George Soros reportedly became so incensed at the billionaire during a recent private deposition that she took a swing at his head while screaming obscenities. Published February 10, 2014
French press buzzes at far-fetched Beyonce-Obama affair story
Members of the French press, visiting the United States to cover President Francois Hollande's meet-up with President Obama, have created a buzz in overseas and domestic news outlets with a story started by one of their own but already shot down as false — that Mr. Obama is having an affair. Published February 10, 2014
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg tops charity list at nearly $1B
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and his wife have topped the list of biggest givers for 2013, donating almost $1 billion for the year, the Chronicle of Philanthropy reported. Published February 10, 2014
