Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
New York’s Cardinal Dolan accused of shielding pedophile priests: documents
The Catholic Church in Milwaukee shielded and defended from prosecution numerous priests accused of pedophilia, hundreds of newly released documents show. And among the document dump: New revelations that New York's archbishop helped shield the church from the financial hit it was taking from sexual abuse charges. Published July 2, 2013
Battle of Gettysburg 150th anniversary: Hallowed ground swarmed by reenactors
More than 10,000 participants turned out for the 150th anniversary reenactment of the Civil War’s bloodiest battle, the Battle of Gettysburg, waged July 1-3, 1863. Published July 2, 2013
Wendy Davis, Texas Democrat who filibustered on abortion, mulls run against Rick Perry
The Texas Democrat who made national headlines for her 11-hour filibuster of a bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks may make a run for governor against Rick Perry in 2014. Published July 2, 2013
Big Mac attack: NYC Dem vows to cut McDonald’s calories to kids
Democratic New York City mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn said one of her first priorities if elected next year would be to impose calorie limits on menu items offered at fast-food restaurants like McDonald's. Published July 2, 2013
Egypt’s Morsi rebuffs military demands; Muslim Brotherhood cries ‘coup’
President Mohammed Morsi says he wasn't given a chance to discuss the 48-hour deadline imposed by armed forces to forge a peace deal with protesters, and so he's not abiding by their demands. Published July 2, 2013
George Takei: Star Trek’s ‘Mr. Sulu’ refuses God in Pledge of Allegiance
George Takei, the actor who played Mr. Sulu in the control deck of the Starship Enterprise on the television series "Star Trek," said he doesn't mention "God" when he recites the Pledge of Allegiance. Published July 2, 2013
Donald Trump on Edward Snowden: Kill the ‘traitor’
Edward Snowden, the man at the heart of the NSA information leaks, is nothing but a "traitor" — and America ought to recreate history in dealing with him, real estate mogul Donald Trump said on a "Fox & Friends" interview. Published July 2, 2013
Former Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash: Sex abuse charges dismissed
A judge has dismissed three sex abuse charges against the former voice of Elmo, puppeteer Kevin Clash, saying the plaintiffs waited too long to file. Published July 2, 2013
Arizona firefighters failed to set proper escape route, forestry spokesman says
The 19 firefighters killed in a fast-moving blaze through Arizona did not establish a proper escape route, in accordance with safety protocols, a forestry head said on Monday. Published July 2, 2013
Russian rocket explodes seconds after takeoff, crashes in Kazakhstan
An unmanned Russian rocket exploded just seconds after takeoff on Tuesday, destroying all three satellites on board, and then it crashed in Kazakhstan. Published July 2, 2013
Sen. Mark Udall’s brother goes missing after hike on Wyoming mountain
Sen. Mark Udall's brother, James, went out for a hike in Wyoming on Wednesday and never returned. Published July 2, 2013
NSA leaker Edward Snowden abandons asylum try in Russia
Edward Snowden couldn't abide the terms of Russia's conditions for asylum and has abandoned his request, a spokesman for the Kremlin said Tuesday. Published July 2, 2013
Del. pastor denied Rehoboth Beach prayer decries irony: Town founded as ‘Christian camp’
A Delaware pastor whose hopes to hold a Rehoboth Beach worship service were dashed by a denied government permit said that's lunacy — the town was founded on Christian principles. Published July 1, 2013
Five Cabinet ministers step down as protests surge in Egypt
The millions of Egyptians protesting President Mohammed Morsi's government inched a bit closer to collapsing their Muslim Brotherhood-backed leadership on Monday, as five top Cabinet ministers announced their resignations. Published July 1, 2013
Aaron Hernandez jersey owners take to eBay for premium sales
The flip side of former New England Patriots' star Aaron Hernandez's arrest for first-degree murder: His football jersey is rocking the sales on eBay. Published July 1, 2013
New Chinese law: Visit your parents — or else
A new law that went into effect in China on Monday requires children to visit regularly with their elderly parents. Published July 1, 2013
George Zimmerman trial: FBI voice expert testifies 911 cry can’t be ID’d
It's impossible to tell with 100 percent accuracy whether the cry for help heard in the background on a 911 call belonged to George Zimmerman or Trayvon Martin, an FBI voice expert testified at trial on Monday. Published July 1, 2013
Supreme Court postscript: Gay couple marry, get green card OK’d
Two days after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act, the federal law that defined marriage as a union of male and female only, more history was made: A gay couple in Florida became the first to see their green card petition approved, a lawyer for the pair said. Published July 1, 2013
Agents draw gun on college girl over suspected beer buy — that was water
Agents with Virginia's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control drew a gun and stormed the SUV of a 20-year-old college girl who had dropped her grocery store purchases in the trunk — bottled water, cookie dough and ice cream. Published July 1, 2013
Fourth of July fireworks shuttered at key military bases
Money woes have led at least three military bases to cancel Fourth of July fireworks, a move that will save up to $100,000, one general estimated. Published July 1, 2013
