Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Oprah Winfrey’s racism claims ‘absurd,’ shop saleswoman says
A sales associate at an upscale shop in Switzerland accused of racism for refusing to show Oprah Winfrey a $40,000 handbag called the claim "absurd." Published August 12, 2013
Israel’s Palestinian prisoner-release list angers, saddens victims’ families
The 26 Palestinian prisoners who are set to be released to jumpstart Israel’s peace talks are terrorists and murderers who should stay behind bars, family members of the inmates’ victims said. Published August 12, 2013
State Department denounces ‘enemies of Islam’ for car bombings in Iraq
The State Department issued stark condemnation to the parties responsible for killing almost 80 Shiites in Baghdad in weekend bombings that coincided with the end of the Muslim holy period of Ramadan: These attacks were conducted by “enemies of Islam," a spokeswoman said. Published August 12, 2013
Disabled Army vet booted off N.J. boardwalk for walking with service dog
A veteran of the U.S. Army who was injured by two bomb explosions while deployed to Afghanistan said New Jersey police mocked him and ordered him off the boardwalk because he was walking with his service dog. Published August 12, 2013
Virginia police scour for clues in 41−car pileup that injured 10
Police on Monday were still trying to sort through the chaos of a 41−vehicle pileup on a heavily traveled Virginia roadway that sent 10 to the hospital. Published August 12, 2013
Hot air balloon pilot killed in Canadian crash
A hot air balloon pilot was killed while flying at a festival on Sunday in Canada, police said. Published August 12, 2013
California dreaming: Food stamp man finds life ‘wonderful,’ surfing and drinking
A 29-year-old California unemployed recording engineering said he’s found the keys to happiness through government food stamps that let him enjoy a carefree existence of drinking, hitting on women and surfing. Published August 12, 2013
Aussie campaign gaffe: Nobody’s ‘the suppository of all wisdom’
An Australian opposition leader helping to launch a liberal candidate’s campaign inadvertently turned all eyes on him with a gaffe that by Monday seemed the gift of the social media world. Published August 12, 2013
Judge to parents: You can’t name baby Messiah
A U.S. judge told Tennessee parents that they couldn't name their 7-month-old son Messiah because the only true Messiah was Jesus Christ. Published August 12, 2013
Kenneth Bae, American imprisoned in North Korea, now in hospital
The American who's been serving out a 15-year sentence in a North Korean labor camp has lost 50 pounds and been sent to a hospital for observation and treatment, his sister said. Published August 12, 2013
Anthony Weiner documentary could be in the works
Anthony Weiner, the beleaguered sexting scandal-plagued New York City mayoral candidate, may be trying to boost his poll numbers with a new documentary about his campaign. Published August 12, 2013
Missouri rodeo stunt draws fire: ‘We’re going to stomp Obama now’
A weekend rodeo stunt at the Missouri State Fair that mocked President Obama has sparked outrage, with one watcher even likening the skit to a Ku Klux Klan rally. Published August 12, 2013
Sinkhole near Disney World in Florida sucks in three-story building
A massive sinkhole at a Florida resort community outside Disney World has sucked in and collapsed a three-story building, and firefighters were scrambling on Monday to contain the damage. Published August 12, 2013
Sean Hannity on his primetime loss to Megyn Kelly: ‘In the end I’m very happy’
Fox News star Sean Hannity said he’s not upset about his television broadcast slot loss to colleague Megyn Kelly – rather, quite the opposite. Published August 9, 2013
Joy Behar signs off ‘The View’ with an expletive and a gay kiss
Joy Behar wrapped her 16 seasons as ABC daytime talk show host on “The View” with an emotionally tinged goodbye, a thank you to her fans — and a dropping of the an expletive bomb, followed by a brief and mocking lesbian encounter with an old friend. Published August 9, 2013
Iconic 1970s TV ‘Love Boat’ heads to Turkish trash heap
Bon voyage, Love Boat. The cruise ship showcased in the 1970s television series, “The Love Boat,” is headed to a ship-breaking yard in Turkey. Published August 9, 2013
Ex-Sen. Scott Brown’s brother arrested for playing cop
The younger brother of former Mass. Sen. Scott Brown was arrested Thursday evening for impersonating a police officer and commandeering a boat, while dressed in tactical gear and carrying several handguns. Published August 9, 2013
‘No Muslim’ signs at Texas shopping center spark ire
Signs banning Muslims from using a Houston shopping center parking lot mysteriously appeared this week, generating massive outrage. Published August 9, 2013
Sen. Barbara Boxer on L.A.-area wildfires: Climate change to blame
As wildfires rage across Southern California, Sen. Barbara Boxer offered a solution: Address climate change and such devastating fires won't occur. Published August 9, 2013
Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb scare
A bomb scare at France’s famous Eiffel Tower sent tourists and staff members fleeing, after authorities issued a swift evacuation order on Friday. Published August 9, 2013
