Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Donald Trump says N.Y. attorney general is a ‘political hack’ on a White House witch hunt
Business mogul Donald Trump lashed back on Monday at the New York attorney general who’s suing him for $40 million over his Trump University, calling him nothing more than a political player who’s reached out to the tycoon for money and donations on numerous occasions. Published August 26, 2013
Rep. John Lewis vows ‘minority will be the majority’
It won’t be long before the face of the nation has changed to such extent that white will be the new color of the ethnic minority, predicted one black lawmaker from Georgia on national television. Published August 26, 2013
Soldiers’ sore feet spur Army to fight for new boots
An Army survey of sore-footed soldiers has led leaders to take on a new mission: finding the perfect boot that withstands the weather but properly cushions across long treks and rough terrains. Published August 26, 2013
Is God a liberal or conservative? Brits battle over the answer
A minister in Britain sparked a heated legislative debate when he declared that God was undoubtedly a liberal, pointing in particular to the Gospels in the Bible. Published August 26, 2013
Zurich launches new prostitution digs: Drive-in ‘sex boxes’
Zurich launched on Monday a new tax-paid facility for its prostitution industry, legal since 1942 — so-called "sex boxes" that provide private areas for the buyers and sellers to conduct their business in parked cars. Published August 26, 2013
Utah’s biggest tipper: Restaurant staff report $1K and $5K gratuities
Staffers at two bars in Ogden, Utah, say a wealthy resident has been passing along his good fortune with a string of feel-good, high-dollar tips that – in at least one instance – brought a beer server to grateful tears. Published August 26, 2013
Florida on high alert, as beaches are running out of sand
Florida leaders are scurrying to find solutions to a complex problem that threatens to hurt their tourism industry — their beaches are running out of sand. Published August 26, 2013
Bashar Assad: ‘Failure awaits’ the U.S. in Syria
Syrian President Bashar Assad warned the United States on Monday: Don't even think of jumping into the fray. Published August 26, 2013
Iraq’s ‘day of terror’ wraps with at least 47 dead
At least 47 people were killed in Iraq on Sunday, the so-called declared day of terror that pitted Sunni Muslims and al Qaeda militants against Shiite villagers. Published August 26, 2013
Doctors confounded with India baby’s burst into flames — three times
Doctors are confounded, but parents of a baby boy in India insist: The tyke has burst into flames for no apparent reason at least three times since birth. Published August 23, 2013
Paula Deen kills Trayvon Martin? ‘Law and Order’ episode explores story line
A “Law and Order: SVU” show currently under production depicts a Paula Deen-type character killing a Trayvon Martin-type character — and it’s actually set to air this October. Published August 23, 2013
Bob Filner’s mayoral resignation deal sticks legal costs to taxpayers: report
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner’s resignation deal is only effective if the City Council agrees to pay all his legal fees and any settlements that might stem from his numerous sexual harassment charges – a trade-off that could cost taxpayers big bucks, a local media outlet reported. Published August 23, 2013
California wildfires spread inside Yosemite National Park
A massive wildfire raging across California lapped inside Yosemite National Park on Friday, forcing forestry officers to shut a key road used by tourists. Published August 23, 2013
Tripoli in chaos as mosque-area bombs kill dozens, injure hundreds
Two powerful blasts tore across the city of Tripoli on Friday, killing dozens of Lebanese and injuring an estimated 500. Published August 23, 2013
Obama: Local laws banning aggressive dog breeds are wrong
The same week that the White House opened its doors to a new first family addition, a Portuguese water dog named Sunny, President Obama gave his thumbs-up to a petition to prevent local bodies from banning certain breeds deemed dangerous – like, pit bulls that are often involved in attacks on humans. Published August 23, 2013
NAACP creates handbook for clergy to promote ‘Christian socialism’
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP has created a guidebook for members of the clergy to cite biblical verses that prove socialist governance is based on God's will. Published August 23, 2013
Charlie Rangel: Kids shouldn’t ‘have to pay for college’
New York lawmaker Charlie Rangel gave an interesting take on the college funding situation during an interview on MSNBC on Thursday: Youth shouldn't have to pay, he said. Published August 23, 2013
NBC’s Jenna Wolfe, partner Stephanie Gosk announce baby girl’s birth
NBC’s “Today” host Jenna Wolfe, who came out publicly about her gay engagement to partner Stephanie Gosk a few months ago, and their subsequent pregnancy, had a new announcement this week: It’s a healthy girl. Published August 23, 2013
Ark. gun activists to carry weapons through streets to defy ban on open carry
Gun rights activists are marching through western Arkansas with their weapons on full display this weekend, a subtle act of defiance and show of solidarity against the state’s attorney general who said the open carry of handguns is illegal. Published August 23, 2013
Batman’s newest caped crusader: Ben Affleck
The newest Hollywood version of the Caped Crusader will be Oscar-winning Ben Affleck, Warner Bros. announced on Thursday. Published August 23, 2013
