Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Enslaved man who died 200 years ago finally gets his honors in Conn.
A man who was a slave in life and a tool for medical research in death was finally given the rest and honors he deserved — albeit 200 years late — with an elaborate funeral that included a Capitol rotunda viewing following by full Hartford police escort to the church cemetery for burial. Published September 13, 2013
New Jersey inferno takes out 50 boardwalk businesses
So much for Superstorm Sandy comeback. Firefighters on Friday morning were still trying to put out a massive fire that tore across the Jersey Shore boardwalk, devastating at least 50 businesses and dampening New Jersey's hopes to rebound and build back the beachfront that was decimated 10 months ago. Published September 13, 2013
Boulder, Colo., bolts, as 30-foot ‘surge of water, mud, rocks’ slides toward city
Several Colorado communities entered red-flag, near-panic mode early Friday, as the National Guard began evacuating the entire town of Lyons, and high-mobility vehicles were sent to relocate nearly 2,000 people to safety. Published September 13, 2013
Taliban attack at U.S. Consulate in Afghanistan leaves several dead
Taliban suicide bombers and armed militants drove a truck toward the U.S. Consulate in the city of Herat early Friday, managing to kill two Afghan police and a security guard. Published September 13, 2013
Al Qaeda leader calls for strikes on U.S. soil to ‘bleed’ America’s finances
Al Qaeda terror network leader Ayman al-Zawahri sent out a message marking Sept. 11, 2001, with a call for more attacks on U.S. soil, aimed at hitting America hard in the pocketbook. Published September 13, 2013
AFL-CIO gives gays, transgenders a nod at unionization
The AFL-CIO voted this week to allow transgender and gay organizations the right to organize under the union’s umbrella, amending its guiding documents to embrace those of all genders and expressions. Published September 12, 2013
Pope’s summer home evacuated for WWII bomb detonations
Roughly 400 residents of a Rome community, along with the pope’s summer residence, were evacuated this week to make way for the detonations of two discovered World War II bombs in the lakefront area. Published September 12, 2013
Boulder County, Colo., mulls rules recognizing rights of plants
Boulder County planners are poised to consider a proposal that would give plants rights the same rights of existence as those enjoyed by humans and animals, based on the logic that are all living, breathing entities. Published September 12, 2013
John McCain rebuked by Ariz. GOP for ‘unbecoming’ deal-making with Dems
The Legislative District 26 Republican Party in Arizona has spoken, and they're not happy with Sen. John McCain. The group issued a sharp and formal written rebuke of their senator, calling his work across party lines — particularly with Democratic Sen. Majority Leader Harry Reid — destructive to GOP party principles. Published September 12, 2013
Mississippi students under fire for patriotic 9/11 T-shirts
Two students who wore Sept. 11 tribute T-shirts to their high school in Slayden, Miss., are in trouble with administrators, who accused them of dress code violations and ordered them to change clothes. Published September 12, 2013
Syrian rebels accuse Assad regime of second chemical attack
Syrian rebel fighters on Thursday said President Bashar Assad’s regime has unleashed a second chemical weapon attack in the same Damascus region as the first, Israeli media reported. Published September 12, 2013
Fiery preacher Terry Jones arrested for planning to burn 2,998 Korans
A fiery preacher labeled by some as anti-Islam was arrested Wednesday on charges stemming from his plan to burn 2,998 copies of the Koran — to match the number of victims killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on American soil. Published September 12, 2013
James Woods on Obama: He’s the ‘gift from hell’
It's a safe bet there's no love lost between Hollywood actor James Woods and President Obama — the former has taken to Twitter several times over the last few months to trash the policies and politics of the latter. Published September 12, 2013
4 in 10 American adults: We’re living in the end times
A new finding from a research firm that focuses on faith issues says that two-fifths of Americans believe we're at the end times, living out Revelation biblical principles. Published September 12, 2013
North Korea appears to have restarted reactor at plutonium facility: satellite
Satellite images suggest that North Korean authorities have restarted the reactor at the Yongbyon plutonium production site, leading the West to wonder if the country is actively pursuing development of a nuclear weapon. Published September 12, 2013
CIA starts shipping weapons to Syrian rebel fighters
The CIA finally has made good on a months-old promise from the Obama administration and started shipping weapons to rebel fighters in Syria. Published September 12, 2013
Prince William completes military service: Next up, environmentalism
Prince William has wrapped seven years of service in the military and is on the cusp of leaving, Kensington Palace announced this week. Published September 12, 2013
Texas grand jury refuses to indict trooper over illegal-immigrant shootings
A Texas trooper who shot and killed two Guatemalan immigrants who had illegally crossed into the United States and were fleeing authorities will not be charged with any crime, a grand jury determined Wednesday. Published September 12, 2013
Facebook facing FTC fire for privacy changes
The Federal Trade Commission said it is investigating Facebook to determine if two of its recently announced privacy rule reforms are in violation of a 2011 agreement. Published September 12, 2013
Medical examiner for Trayvon Martin case fired, as lawyer launches suit
The medical examiner who gave weak courtroom testimony about his autopsy of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin has been fired, and his attorney says a discrimination lawsuit is pending. Published September 12, 2013
