Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
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
Bill Maher refers to Obama as ‘Blackula,’ ‘Brownie,’ on national TV
Bill Maher, a darling of the liberal talk show land, referred to Barack Obama in a derogatory manner on a national television appearance earlier this week — but he couched it in terms of how he thought Republicans viewed the president during the Superstorm Sandy days. Published January 31, 2014
Montana Catholic diocese files for bankruptcy in face of 362 abuse claims
A Roman Catholic diocese in Montana has filed for bankruptcy, the latest move to resolve a long-running court fight against 300-plus plaintiffs who allege the church covered up the years of childhood abuse they suffered. Published January 31, 2014
Climate scientist’s defamation suit against Mark Steyn, National Review a go, judge says
A climate change scientist's defamation suit against National Review writer and frequent Rush Limbaugh fill-in Mark Steyn will proceed, a judge decided earlier this week, ruling against the magazine's attempt to dismiss the case. Published January 31, 2014
Sandra Fluke ‘strongly considering’ run for Waxman’s seat
Sandra Fluke, who grabbed national headlines for campaigning in favor of full federal funding for birth control, said she's seriously considering a run for the congressional seat being vacated by Rep. Henry Waxman. Published January 31, 2014
