Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Army develops ‘Combat Gum’ to fight soldiers’ cavities in field
Deployed? Don’t worry about the missed dentist appointment. The Army has discovered — and over the course of seven years, fine-tuned — a gum that helps the soldier in the field fight plaque, cut cavities and clean teeth. Published January 27, 2014
Sochi Olympics the ‘most dangerous’ games ever: ex-CIA boss
Mike Morrell, the former deputy director for the CIA, warned on Monday that the Sochi Games are “the most dangerous” he’s ever seen, and that Americans traveling to the region should stay on high alert. Published January 27, 2014
Face of food stamps under Obama changes from elderly to working age
The economy under President Obama has changed so dramatically that food stamps are no longer given mostly to the very old or the very young, but rather to working class and working age individuals. Published January 27, 2014
MIA Rep. Steve Stockman located in London
Rep. Steven Stockman, who’s running against Sen. John Cornyn for his seat and hasn’t been seen in almost three weeks, may have just been located in London following a brief stay in Russia. Published January 27, 2014
Rand Paul: Problem is ‘we try to agree to too much’
Sen. Rand Paul said congressional gridlock is not due so much to a failure to get along, but rather to lawmakers’ attempts to find more common ground than they should. Published January 27, 2014
Chattanooga tops as most Bible-minded metropolis in nation
When it comes to most Bible-minded cities, Chattanooga takes the cake. A new study shows the Tennessee's metropolis population comes in at No. 1 on a list that reveals where the Bible is best regarded — and where it's not. Published January 27, 2014
Michael Bloomberg: Pass amnesty, stop the ‘national suicide’
Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and one of the founders of a national group to curb Second Amendment rights, now says America needs to pass immediate amnesty else face a dire fate. Published January 27, 2014
Stamp price hikes yet again to 49 cents
Once again, the cost of a first-class postage stamp has risen — this time by 3 cents to 49 cents. Published January 27, 2014
U.S. denounces Afghanistan’s order to free 37 Taliban-tied inmates
The United States issued a harsh criticism Monday against the Afghan government over the planned release of 37 inmates from Bagram prison that have been deemed “dangerous individuals” with ties to Taliban terrorism by American military authorities. Published January 27, 2014
New York City police turn from crime to traffic control under new mayor
There’s a new mayor in town, and his name is traffic control. New York City’s newly minted Mayor Bill de Blasio has demanded police focus on achieving a “zero” traffic fatality figure for the city, leading agency commanders to shift focus from crime to reckless driving. Published January 27, 2014
Former ‘Marlboro Man’ dies, 72, from smoking-related disease
The Marlboro Man, played by actor Eric Lawson, died from a smoking-related disease at the age of 72. Published January 27, 2014
Family of Kim Jong-un’s uncle dragged from home, shot: report
South Korean news sources reported that North Korean authorities have dragged family members of Kim Jong-un's uncle, Jang Song-theak — the uncle who was executed by order of the dictator for various crimes against the country — from their homes and shot them. Published January 27, 2014
Texas Gov. Rick Perry mulls softer punishments for marijuana users
Texas Gov. Rick Perry said he’s moving in the direction of decriminalizing marijuana – but not so far as to favor outright legalization of the drug. Published January 24, 2014
California’s Costa Mesa City Council votes to fine motels $360 for calling cops too much
Motels in certain areas of California have been issued a new set of rules by Costa Mesa City Council members: Quit calling on cops for every little thing, or you'll be fined $360 each time. Published January 24, 2014
Syria regime threatens to bail out of peace talks
Scarcely had talks begun and Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has already threatened to bail, state media in Geneva reported on Friday. Published January 24, 2014
State Dept. warns U.S. Olympians: Don’t wear colors outside of venues
The State Department issued a stark warning to U.S. Olympians, telling those who are traveling to the Sochi Winter Games to refrain from wearing their team gear – and accompanying national identifiers – outside of their competition venues. Published January 24, 2014
Paul Ryan: I don’t want to be House speaker
Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan said the position of speaker of the House may be up for grabs, but he's not vying for it. Published January 24, 2014
Oreo rattles up store shelves with two new flavors
The classic cookie milk dunker, Oreo, has unveiled a couple new flavors — but don’t delay. The company said it’s only keeping them on shelves for a couple months. Published January 24, 2014
Army deployment of spy blimps near D.C. skies sparks privacy fears
Come October, the Pentagon will be flying the Maryland skies with two blimp-like crafts tasked with conducting surveillance operations and protecting Capitol Hill and surrounding jurisdictions from attacks. Published January 24, 2014
IRS accused of targeting Hollywood conservatives
The Internal Revenue Service has been accused of targeting Hollywood conservatives, demanding to know all the names of members of a right-leaning group, Friends of Abe. Published January 24, 2014
