Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Dalai Lama website hacked, infected with viruses
The Dalai Lama's website has been hacked and infected with viruses, including with spyware that could be used to track visitors, a computer security company warned. Published August 13, 2013
Michigan mayoral race pits gay man vs. gay man
In Michigan, a mayoral race is pitting two openly gay men against each other — one who served as the town of Ferndale's first openly homosexual mayor in 2008 against the present mayor who is said to be the second openly gay leader in the community. Published August 13, 2013
Hillary Clinton kicking off tour to restore trust in government
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Monday that she will soon tour the nation and deliver a series of speeches to promote more trust in government. She made her remarks at an annual American Bar Association meeting in San Francisco. Published August 13, 2013
Texas nurse suspected of killing up to 46 kids to be freed from jail
A "mandatory release" law in Texas is setting free a nurse who was convicted in 1984 of killing a baby and suspected of murdering dozens more, even though her 99-year sentence is far from finished. Published August 13, 2013
‘Messiah’ baby name gets backing of Christian family group
The parents who wanted to name their baby boy "Messiah" but were told they couldn't by a Tennessee judge have received some support from a perhaps unexpected camp — a traditional family group with a Christian-based mission. Published August 13, 2013
South Texas police chase leaves 6 dead in intersection crash
Six people are dead after authorities pursing a stolen truck say the driver smashed into several vehicles at an intersection in South Texas. Published August 13, 2013
Weiner slip suggests Clinton run for White House
Anthony Weiner acknowledged Monday that his sexting scandals have hurt his wife both personally and professionally — and then he turned around and let slip a statement that could hamper her career once again. Published August 13, 2013
Oprah Winfrey says ‘sorry’ for Switzerland bag flap
Oprah Winfrey said she's sorry for the media brouhaha she created by speaking to a television reporter about the perceived racism she felt when a sales associate at an upscale shop in Zurich declined to let her see a pricey handbag. Published August 13, 2013
Illinois fuel pipeline erupts, shooting flames 300 feet in the air
A fuel pipeline that runs underneath a cornfield in the western portion of Illinois exploded shortly before midnight on Monday, shooting flames 300 feet into the sky and sending residents fleeing, authorities said. Published August 13, 2013
Morsi supporter: I’d give my daughter for the cause
Supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi aren't showing any signs of ceding the battle to reinstate him as leader, with thousands filling the streets of Egypt on Tuesday, pledging to fight until death. Published August 13, 2013
Obamas party at Massachusetts home of NPR journalist and campaign adviser
President Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, on vacation in Martha's Vineyard, stopped for 90 minutes of cocktail partying at the Massachusetts home of NPR special correspondent Michele Norris on Monday evening. Published August 13, 2013
New York City moms to judge: We need stop-and-frisk policy
New York City moms who live in some of the most crime-ridden, toughest neighborhoods say the judge who ruled that the stop-and-frisk police policy was unconstitutional doesn't know what she's talking about. Published August 13, 2013
Al Qaeda vows: ‘Islam is coming’ to the U.S
A representative of al Qaeda in the Gaza Strip sent a stark warning to Americans during a Sunday interview on WABC Radio in New York: Get ready for Islam. Published August 13, 2013
Israel shoots down rocket near Egypt’s border
Israeli military heads say they intercepted a rocket that was heading toward the resort town of Eilat near the border with Egypt on Tuesday. Published August 13, 2013
Man dies after fall over railing during Braves game at Turner Field
A man fell 65 feet from the upper deck to the parking lot below during a Braves baseball game at Turner Field in Atlanta late Monday evening. He died at the hospital shortly after from his injuries. Published August 13, 2013
Anthony Weiner pleads to middle class: ‘Powerful voices’ pushing me down
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner, a candidate in the New York City mayoral race, says in his just-released campaign ad that it's "powerful" sources who are purposely trying to keep him from the limelight who are stymieing his political comeback — not his sexting scandals. Published August 12, 2013
Ariz. Sheriff Arpaio arms deputies with AR−15s
Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio said his department was buying 400 AR−15 assault rifles so his officers have the firepower they needed to "fight back" against criminals, hours after an officer with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was gunned down in his driveway. Published August 12, 2013
Mexicans using asylum ‘keywords’ to cross U.S. border: Officials
So many Mexicans at the Otay crossing near San Diego have entered the United States in recent days by using "keywords and phrases" — specifically, "credible fear" of repercussions from drug lords — that the border processing center shut down, officials said. Published August 12, 2013
Prince Charles accused of ‘meddling’ in politics
Quit meddling. That's the message a news outlet normally loyal to British Prince Charles sent his way after tallying up the times the crown-holder has entered into private meetings with Cabinet officials in the past three years: 36. Published August 12, 2013
Donald Trump: ‘Nobody knows’ yet where Obama was born
Republican real estate mogul Donald Trump, who made national headlines in 2012 for flirting with a White House run and aggressively pursuing the truth of President Obama’s place of birth, indicated Sunday he stands by his "birther" views. Published August 12, 2013
