Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
U.S. attorney launches investigation of W. Virginia chemical spill
A U.S. attorney announced a formal investigation Friday into a chemical company that’s blamed for releasing potentially dangerous liquids into a West Virginia waterway, the Elk River, cutting off almost 300,000 residents from their tap water supplies. Published January 10, 2014
Snooki weighs in on N.J. Gov. Christie: Yes, he’s a big bully
New Jersey's most famous reality television star has some harsh words of criticism for Gov. Chris Christie: You are indeed a big bully. Published January 10, 2014
McDonald’s sued for hot coffee incident yet again
In a case of déjà vu all over again, McDonald’s is being sued for serving coffee that’s touted as too hot by a woman who claims injuries from a spill — just like 20 years ago. Published January 10, 2014
Target data breach affected up to 70M customers
Target company heads said on Friday the data breach that hit their stores a few weeks ago may actually have impacted up to 70 million customers. Published January 10, 2014
3 Americans dead as military plane crashes in Afghanistan
Three Americans aboard a U.S. military MC-12 plane were killed Friday morning following a crash in the eastern portion of Afghanistan. Published January 10, 2014
Yahoo hires PI to find ‘brilliant’ programmer who’s been missing since New Year’s Day
Yahoo company executives have sent out a search team for one of their most talented software programmers, hiring a private investigator to find out why the 28-year-old hasn’t been seen since New Year’s Day. Published January 10, 2014
‘Mafia code’ cracked as Italian police unveil initiation secret
Police in Italy have cracked an ancient mafia code used to initiate new members into the organized crime network. Published January 10, 2014
Millionaires in making: More than half in Congress now have big time bucks
Who dares sling the label, do-nothing Congress? More than half of current members are now millionaires – a historical first, the Center for Responsive Politics reported. Published January 10, 2014
Francois Hollande threatens lawsuit over news of a secret affair
French President Francois Hollande has threatened to take legal action against a magazine after reports surfaced that he was have a secret love affair with a well-known actress. Published January 10, 2014
Coast Guard calls off search for missing sailor from Virginia helicopter crash
Coast Guard rescuers called off their search for a U.S. sailor who went missing when the helicopter he rode with four other crew members crashed into waters off the Virginia coast. Published January 10, 2014
N.J. Democrat: Christie’s ‘Bridgegate’ just ‘tip of the cover-up’
One of New Jersey’s leading Democrats says the information that’s been given the press and public about Gov. Chris Christie’s “Bridgegate” scandal is just the tip of the iceberg, and that further investigation will reveal that the cover-up runs deeper than initially believed. Published January 10, 2014
Colorado marijuana stocks run low, one week into legalization
Smoke 'em if you got 'em — and in Colorado, marijuana users have taken that quip to an entirely new level. Published January 10, 2014
Indian diplomat angered by strip search ordered to leave U.S.
The Indian deputy consul at the heart of an international outrage over her strip search in New York has now been ordered to leave the United States, after a federal grand jury charged her with making false statements and with visa fraud. Published January 10, 2014
Ex-SS officer, 88, charged in massacre of French town
A former Waffen SS soldier, age 88, was charged by German prosecutors with helping to carry out the horrendous massacre of 642 men, women and children in a French village in 1944. Published January 9, 2014
Walt Disney remembered as ‘bigot’ in Meryl Streep’s speech at NYC awards gala
Meryl Streep unleashed a wave of attacks against Walt Disney during a recent awards ceremony in New York City, calling the famed movie animator and business tycoon a "bigot" who despised women. Published January 9, 2014
Connecticut school board member resigns over ammo distribution remark
A Connecticut school board member resigned under criticism, after he spouted off that he would observe the anniversary of the tragic Newtown shooting by distributing ammunition. Published January 9, 2014
Sen. Tom Coburn says cancer scare could cut short his political career
Sen. Tom Coburn said he would have a better idea in February if his political career would come to an abrupt halt, due to treatments for recurring prostate cancer. Published January 9, 2014
Rand Paul showcases his b-day gift — a new drone
Sen. Rand Paul, who famously filibustered against the White House's stance that strikes against U.S. citizens using unmanned aircraft were justifiable under certain circumstances, showed off a fitting birthday gift Wednesday night: his own personal drone. Published January 9, 2014
Russia on alert after finding 6 bodies in bomb-laden cars
Russian authorities are on high alert Thursday after finding six dead men in four abandoned cars, three of which had been rigged with explosives. Published January 9, 2014
Leonardo DiCaprio, shark bait? Actor details ‘terrifying’ ocean encounter
Hollywood's Leonardo DiCaprio recounted this week how he was nearly eaten by a great white shark while filming the 2006 film, "Blue Diamond." Published January 9, 2014
