Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
China mystery: Legal activist questioned by police disappears at airport
A noted legal rights activist in China has gone missing, and her colleagues and supporters say it's no coincidence her disappearance follows a recent interrogation session with police. Published September 25, 2013
Flagstaff, Ariz., overturns ban on begging in city streets
Facing constitutional challenge, Flagstaff, Ariz., City Council members late Tuesday moved to stop enforcing a ban on begging that's been rule-of-law at the state level for about a century. Published September 25, 2013
Mitt Romney heads to Virginia for private fundraiser for Ken Cuccinelli
Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli’s Virginia gubernatorial campaign will see some star power on Wednesday, as former Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney is set to come out of the shadows and headline a private fundraising event for the candidate. Published September 25, 2013
Israel mocks Iran’s new president with fake LinkedIn page
Israel wasn’t impressed with the so-called charm offensive launched by Iran’s newest president at the U.N. General Assembly conference this week, preparing for the historic New York meeting with a solid social media mocking that took pot shots at Hassan Rouhani. Published September 25, 2013
Pakistan earthquake leaves hundreds dead, homeless
An estimated 1,000 security forces on Wednesday rushed to the scene of a powerful earthquake that hit at northwest Pakistan, leaving more than 200 dead. Published September 25, 2013
White House hosts ‘Bisexual Visibility Day’ meeting behind closed doors
The White House reportedly held a closed-door roundtable session Monday with members of the bisexual community to celebrate "Bisexual Visibility Day." Published September 24, 2013
John Kerry to spend $10M fighting gender violence
Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Monday a new taxpayer initiative to spend $10 million to fight what he termed as gender-based violence around the world. Published September 24, 2013
Craig James: Fox Sports firing for gay marriage comment a ‘terrible mistake’
Craig James, the fired Fox Sports Southwest broadcaster, said that it's unconscionable he was let go for his religious views and that the network will either rehire him or face a civil rights lawsuit. Published September 24, 2013
No communion for Nancy Pelosi: Vatican court head
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has no Catholic right to be granted Communion, said the leading cardinal of the highest court at the Vatican.House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has no Catholic right to be granted Communion, said the leading cardinal of the highest court at the Vatican. Published September 24, 2013
Having it your way: Burger King brings on the low-cal fry
Burger King thinks it's found the way to move from its No. 2 slot in hamburger-chain popularity to No. 1, with a new crinkle-cut french fry with full-fat taste but low-fat content. Published September 24, 2013
Help wanted: Clock winder for Buckingham Palace
Help wanted: someone to come wind up all the clocks at Buckingham Palace. But before scoffing and mocking, know this: The queen maintains about 1,000 clocks at her residence. Published September 24, 2013
New Army rules ban below-elbow tattoos on recruits
New Army rules on grooming will mean recruits seeking to sign on the dotted line will first have to prove they don’t have tattoos that stretch past the elbow and that can be hidden under most shirts. Published September 24, 2013
Dick Cheney blames hunting-contest loss on faulty gun
Former Vice President Dick Cheney — who once accidentally shot a fellow hunter and campaign contributor during a 2006 quail quest in South Texas — had a new weapon-related mishap Tuesday. Published September 24, 2013
Gunman tracked to North Carolina Central University shot, killed by cops
A gunman whose presence sent the North Carolina Central University in Durham into lockdown mode was located, shot and killed on Tuesday, police said. Published September 24, 2013
California boy, 2, dies from mauling by pit bulls
A 2-year-old Colton, Calif., boy died from injuries suffered in a horrific home attack by as many as five dogs, all believed to be pit bull mixed breeds, police said Tuesday. Published September 24, 2013
Disneyland eliminates line cuts for disabled, citing cheaters
Too many cheaters — that's the reason Disneyland and Walt Disney World cited for a new rule prohibiting the disabled from jumping place in ride lines. Published September 24, 2013
Wonder Bread returns to store shelves
Wonder where the Wonder Bread’s been? The iconic white bread made a return to store shelves on Monday, following a weeks-long hiatus due to the sale of the company that used to make it, Hostess. Published September 24, 2013
Israel to boycott Iran’s speech as U.S. sets for sidebar meeting
Israel announced on Tuesday that ministers attending the U.N. General Assembly session in New York on Tuesday will boycott the scheduled speech of Iran's new leader, President Hasan Rouhani. Published September 24, 2013
Obama endorses ‘progressive’ Bill de Blasio for NYC mayor
President Obama endorsed Bill de Blasio for New York City mayor on Monday, calling the fellow Democrat's progressive-minded principles a win for his constituents. Published September 24, 2013
Boy, 4, shames Kenya mall gunman: You’re a ‘very bad man’
A little 4-year-old British boy trying to protect his wounded mother and 6-year-old sister looked into the eyes of an armed gunman at Kenya’s mall and told him what he thought of him: You’re a “very bad man,” he said. Published September 24, 2013
