Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Volkswagen’s sole U.S. factory to vote on union
An estimated 3,000 workers at America's only Volkswagen auto manufacturer will soon settle the crucial question: To unionize, or not to unionize? Published February 4, 2014
Obama’s agenda will tank, say 56 percent of Americans
President Obama's agenda may be headed for trouble, given the results of a new poll that shows 56 percent of Americans believe his policies will fail. Published February 4, 2014
Child, 4, drowns in swimming pool on cruise liner near N.C. coast
A 4-year-old child was pulled from a swimming pool on the Norwegian Cruise Line ship and pronounced dead by drowning seconds later, Coast Guard Petty Officer Adam SanSoucie said. Published February 4, 2014
Secret meeting shocker: John Kerry admits Syria policy is failing
Two senators said Secretary of State John Kerry admitted to them behind closed doors that the White House position and policy on Syria was failing. Published February 3, 2014
Boy, 6, suspended for cheesy chips in school lunch
The parents of a 6-year-old British boy who was suspended for bringing cheesy chips — brand name Mini Cheddars — to school as part of his lunch are slamming the administrators for their over-the-top response. Published February 3, 2014
Netanyahu calls out Palestinian leader for hypocrisy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu charged Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with hypocrisy on Monday for demanding Israel recognize the nation of Palestine, but not returning the favor for Israelis. Published February 3, 2014
Al Qaeda breaks ties with rebel fighters in Syria
Al Qaeda's general command said in a statement posted online Monday that its group was severing all ties with certain rebel fighters in Syria. Published February 3, 2014
Neighbors with guns chase, capture teen robbing suspects
Alabama residents alert to a break-in at a neighbor's home first called cops — but while waiting, took matters into their own hands. They grabbed their guns and confronted the intruders. Published February 3, 2014
Man allegedly shot by Aaron Hernandez shot again
The man who claims he was shot by former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez has been shot again. Published February 3, 2014
Facial ID technology to track shoppers’ spending habits
Retailers have a new sales tool at their hand and they're hoping it helps identify the big buyers: Facial recognition technology that tells when super spenders enter their stores. Published February 3, 2014
Colorado’s marijuana atmosphere: ‘You can smell the difference’
An editor for The Denver Post who's now tasked with covering the fallout from Colorado's new marijuana law says he's already noticed one big change: The smell in the air is markedly different. Published February 3, 2014
Ann Coulter claims friend’s sister died due to Obamacare
Conservative pundit Ann Coulter said during a weekend appearance on Fox & Friends that her friend's sister died due to Obamacare -- because she was booted off her long-held insurance plan and subsequently delayed seeking emergency medical attention. Published February 3, 2014
9/11 ‘truther’ arrested for storming Seahawks presser
A 9/11 "truther" was taken into custody and jailed after he stormed a Super Bowl media conference for Malcolm Smith, the chosen Most Valuable Player for the game. Published February 3, 2014
Hillary Clinton takes potshot at Fox News during Super Bowl tweet
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton found a creative way to slide in a dig at Fox News under cover of the Super Bowl. Published February 3, 2014
Woody Allen denies sex with adopted daughter Dylan Farrow at age 7
Famous film director Woody Allen sent out a statement of vehement denial this weekend: I did not have sex with my adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, when she was 7 years old. Published February 3, 2014
Obama calls in congrats to Seattle-loving soldier in Afghanistan
Diehard Seattle Seahawks fan Sgt. Christopher Hogan was in the midst of cheering his team's win from afar — from his U.S. Army post in Kandahar, Afghanistan — when he was told to pick up the phone: It's President Obama. Published February 3, 2014
Quadruple murderer breaks from Michigan jail, abducts woman
A convicted quadruple murderer who broke out of jail and took a woman hostage has been sighted at an Indiana gas station, authorities said Monday. Published February 3, 2014
Moscow police arrest gunman who took 20 students hostage
Moscow police say they've arrested the gunman who entered a school and took 20 students hostage Monday, killing an officer and a biology teacher. Published February 3, 2014
New York declares war on wild swans: Move them or kill them
New York legislators and conservationists are mulling several proposals to ship out — or outright kill — wild mute swans that are attacking tourists and residents, wreaking havoc on vegetation and even threatening the safety of jets trying to fly. Published January 31, 2014
Obituary wish to world: Cancel your New York Times
Leonard M. Smith, 86, was a veteran of both World War II and the Korean conflict, a Florida resident who had been born and raised in New York — and, apparently, a man with a great sense of humor that he successfully passed to his family. Published January 31, 2014
