Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Obama Christmas, minus church, deemed ‘unusual’
Noticeably absent from the first family's Christmas season celebrations, say White House watchers: A trip to church. Published December 30, 2013
Moderate drinking boosts immune system, research finds
Well, this is certainly good news for New Year's revelers. Seems drinking alcohol — in moderation, of course — actually boosts the immune system. Published December 30, 2013
Islamic terrorists target Christian wedding in Nigeria
A dozen civilians living in Christian villages in northeast Nigeria were killed in two attacks carried out by Islamic militants over the weekend. Published December 30, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg blows $650M of own money on NYC in 12 years
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has spent about $650 million of his own money to various New York City causes over his 12-year reign — a shocking amount that nonetheless pales in comparison to his net worth, about $27 billion. Published December 30, 2013
DNC tries to drum up dollars with Obama ‘impeachment’ fears
The Democratic National Committee is trying to jumpstart some fundraising flurry by using fear, suggesting that if party faithfuls don't give — and give big for the upcoming elections — President Obama could very well face impeachment. Published December 30, 2013
America speaks: Get out of Afghanistan, most say
Only 17 percent of Americans now support the ongoing military operations in Afghanistan, with the vast majority saying the United States should get out and go home. Published December 30, 2013
Sen. Ted Cruz hires lawyers to renounce his Canadian citizenship
Sen. Ted Cruz isn't leaving any room for doubt. He's reached out to his lawyers — and met with billionaire businessman Donald Trump — and is taking steps to renounce his citizenship with Canada. Published December 30, 2013
Russia ship rescue thwarted again, as passengers prep for stranded New Year
This time, blame the weather. A new rescue attempt of a stranded Russian ship in Antarctic ice went awry on Monday, as rescuers aboard an Australian icebreaker said a swirling blizzard forced them to return to open waters. Published December 30, 2013
Obama and Hillary Clinton most admired man and woman? Gallup says so
Among the sea of recent polls that show President Obama is falling big time with the American people — due in part to Obamacare blunders and in part to his dishonesty about the health care rollout — now comes Gallup with a ray of light: He's still the most admired. Published December 30, 2013
Al-Jazeera journalists captured in chaos of Egypt’s crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood
Three journalists working for Al-Jazeera were arrested by Egyptian security forces on Monday as part of a crackdown against the Muslim Brotherhood. Published December 30, 2013
German ambassador’s home in Athens attacked by gunfire
At least one attacker fired dozens of bullets at the home of the German ambassador's home in Athens early Monday morning, but nobody was injured. Published December 30, 2013
1,250 heroin bags labeled ‘Obama Care’ seized by police
Four people pulled over for traffic violations early Friday while driving a Massachusetts highway now face drug charges after police discovered and seized 1,250 bags of suspected heroin in the vehicle – that had been labeled “Obama Care” in large red letters. Published December 20, 2013
Cheerleader-to-soldier: Philly Eagles girl turns in pom-poms for rifle
Rachel Washburn, 25, was a cheerleader with the Philadelphia Eagles when she decided a career shift was in order. So she traded in her pom-poms and signed on the dotted Army contract line — and she’s since been serving as an intelligence officer with a special ops combat unit in Afghanistan. Published December 20, 2013
Most annoying word, 2013: ‘Whatever,’ followed by ‘like’
Like, whatever. For the fifth year running, respondents in a national Marist poll say the most annoying word slung by American conversationalists is “whatever.” Published December 20, 2013
Gov. Chris Christie to sign law giving illegals in-state tuition rates
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is poised to sign a bill that will give illegal immigrants the ability to pay the same lower college tuition rates as state residents. Published December 20, 2013
Dennis Rodman can’t get U.S. basketball stars to go to North Korea: ‘They’re still afraid’
So Dennis Rodman is in North Korea, trying to train select basketball players for an exhibition game against former U.S. greats on Jan. 8, for dictator Kim Jong-un's birthday. Meanwhile, Mr. Rodman is putting together a roster of 12 he wants from America to come play. But there's just one problem: He can't get the American players to agree to travel to the regime. Published December 20, 2013
Michelle Obama: Kids ‘owe it to their mothers’ to enroll in Obamacare
The White House is apparently turning to guilt to drive Americans toward Obamacare. Published December 20, 2013
U.S. Navy to start giving gay couples marriage benefits in Japan
The U.S. Navy announced it will start providing gay sailors who are stationed in Japan with military benefits that are equal to what married heterosexual couples receive. Published December 20, 2013
Fla.’s Trey Radel exits rehab, ‘excited’ to resume congressional role
Rep. Trey Radel — who pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine in November — emerged from drug rehabilitation this week, vowing to continue "serving" his Florida constituents and "excited" to get back in the political game. Published December 20, 2013
‘Duck Dynasty’ star Phil Robertson’s pre-A&E same as post-A&E: Homosexuality is a sin
"Duck Dynasty" star's Phil Robertson hasn't exactly hidden his biblical views on homosexuality, preaching the act was sin in a public setting that was videotaped in 2010 — years before A&E even picked up the family for the show. Published December 20, 2013
