Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
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
Pilot with ‘nerves of steel’ lands in Hudson River, saving 4
A pilot who's credited with having "nerves of steel" successfully navigated his helicopter to a safe emergency landing on the Hudson River, saving all four tourists who were aboard — and even keeping them dry. Published July 1, 2013
Gay Catholic Andrew Sullivan: Same-sex marriage in line with Christianity
Andrew Sullivan, noted gay commentator and self-professed practicing Catholic, said on a Sunday news talk show that same-sex marriage is in line with his religious faith. Published July 1, 2013
Facebook blocks Fox reporter for pro-gun, pro-Bible, pro-Jesus post
Fox News correspondent Todd Starnes says Facebook blocked him after he posted a lengthy remark about his political incorrectness, citing his favorable view of everything from the National Rifle Association to Jesus. Published July 1, 2013
Gitmo inmates: ‘Most pampered prisoners on the planet’
Inmates at Guantanamo Bay are so catered to and pampered that hunger strikes are seen more like weight-loss programs — the prisoners are well-fed, to the point of being overweight. Published July 1, 2013
Sarah Palin on a third party: It could happen
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said to a Twitter poster who messaged her on Fox News: Yes, a third-party emergence for the next presidential election is a real possibility. Published July 1, 2013
Germany summons U.S. ambassador over EU spying
German authorities on Monday said they were summoning the country's U.S. ambassador to discuss what they called a breach of trust — the recent revelations that the National Security Agency had bugged EU offices. Published July 1, 2013
Death toll from Pakistan terror attacks climbs to 52
The death toll from a string of weekend terror attacks in Pakistan hit 52 on Monday after more victims died at area hospitals. Published July 1, 2013
Baghdad terrorists target soccer field, kill 12, injure dozens
Iranian terrorists detonated a bomb nearby a popular soccer field in Baghdad late Sunday evening, killing 12 and leaving dozens injured. Published July 1, 2013
