Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Lululemon Athletica chairman quits after firestorm over his fat-thighs comment
Note to self: If you're a businessman who makes billions by selling workout wear to women, you might not want to blame a product fault on fat females. Published December 10, 2013
CBS’ beleaguered Lara Logan gets a cheerleader — Dan Rather
Lara Logan, the CBS correspondent under fire for her discredited "60 Minutes" report on Benghazi, Libya, has received some support from one of her former network colleagues — Dan Rather, the veteran newsman who was pushed to leave his position after inaccurate reporting on George W. Bush. Published December 10, 2013
Jesus tops list as most significant figure in history; Mohammed at 4th
Jesus Christ tops the list of the top 10 most significant figures in human history, as based on opinions circulated over Wikipedia over a span of months and as figured by a couple of computer scientists. Published December 10, 2013
See a drone? ‘Shoot it down,’ says Colorado ordinance
Residents of one Colorado town head to the polls on Tuesday to decide a crucial matter over federal drones: Will it be legal to shoot them out of the sky? Published December 10, 2013
Spanish journalists kidnapped by al Qaeda group in Syria
Members of a group affiliate with al Qaeda have kidnapped two experienced Spanish journalists in Syria, the newspaper El Mundo said on Tuesday. Published December 10, 2013
Nevada rescuers frenzied to find 4 kids, 2 adults lost in snow
Rescuers in northwest Nevada on Tuesday were frantically searching through bitter cold and rising snowfall for two adults and four children who went missing when they went to play in the snow. Published December 10, 2013
John Podesta jumps aboard Obama ship to sell second-term agenda
President Obama is hearkening to Bill Clinton days, calling on the former president's chief of staff, John Podesta, to help sell some of his more controversial second-term agenda items and pave the way for better poll numbers. Published December 10, 2013
‘TipsforJesus’ strikes in New York, with three massive tips
The mystery diner who has been leaving generous tips at restaurants around the nation with receipts signed “Tips for Jesus” hit hard at New York City in recent days. Published December 10, 2013
NOT AGAIN! D.C. to get up to half a foot of snow
The post office, it's not. Threat of rain, sleet, snow and ice have shut down all the federal government offices in the Washington, D.C., area on Tuesday. Published December 10, 2013
Pope Francis: A nun saved my life
Pope Francis suggested if it hadn't been for a rogue nun going behind a doctor's back and dramatically increasing his antibiotic dosage, he may have died at a young age. Published December 9, 2013
Air Force Band puts on flash-mob show at Smithsonian
The U.S. Air Force Band surprised visitors at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum by staging a flash-mob show that ultimately included about 120 musicians and singers. Published December 9, 2013
U.S., British intelligence agents enter online sci-fi world to spy on gamers
American and British intelligence agents have been spying on online gamers, new documents released by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden have revealed. Published December 9, 2013
CIA admits $3 billion intelligence operation was a flop
The Central Intelligence Agency admitted Monday in published comments that a $3 billion intelligence program that was implemented after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States was a big flop. Published December 9, 2013
Berkshire County eschews dollars for own currency — BerkShares
It started at five community banks, and has now spread to more than 400 local businesses. One small county in Massachusetts has created its own system of money, currency called BerkShares that's accepted by a large portion of the establishments in the community. Published December 9, 2013
Florida authorities ban autistic boy from owning therapeutic chickens
Chickens seem to have helped an autistic boy in Florida come out of his shell, but local zoning authorities say they have to go — the residence isn't zoned for agriculture. Published December 9, 2013
Defendant in Lee Rigby machete murder trial: ‘I love al Qaeda’
A Muslim man on trial for the brutal machete street killing of British soldier Lee Rigby said during testimony in London's Central Criminal Court on Monday that he not only loved al Qaeda, but he also considered the terrorist group as close as family. Published December 9, 2013
MSNBC host: Obamacare a ‘wealthy white men’ racist word
MSNBC host Melissa Harris-Perry went off on a tangent in a recent broadcast, ranting about the racist overtones of a word that's been used for years by both sides of the political aisle -- Obamacare. Published December 9, 2013
Democrat thwarts Nevada activist’s try to name peak after Reagan
A Nevada conservative activist is incensed after his attempt to name a peak after former President Ronald Reagan was thwarted by a Democratic lawmaker who instead filed a bill to name the property after a former state politico — another Democrat. Published December 9, 2013
Rogue reindeer runs from Santa, eludes police for hours
A rogue reindeer who was supposed to hang with Santa for a Christmas lighting event in Dillon, Colo., had different ideas, jumping his enclosure and leading police on a chase that lasted for hours. Published December 9, 2013
Iran touts new laser that bolsters missile accuracy
The defense minister of Iran said the military has a new laser system, and it's significantly bolstered the accuracy of ballistic missiles — to the point that they can hit within a couple feet of their targets. Published December 9, 2013
