Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
‘Sigh of relief’ as N.H. lawmaker who blamed U.S. for Boston bombings resigns
A New Hampshire lawmaker who said the April 15 Boston terrorist bombings were due to a U.S. government plot — and that a victim who lost both legs wasn't really in pain — has resigned, to the relief of politicos with both Republican and Democratic parties. Published June 21, 2013
Anthony Weiner faces fire for soft response to gay slur
New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner is taking heat for the way he handled a woman who put down his opponent with a gay slur: Critics say he let the woman off too easy. Published June 21, 2013
Religious school in Pakistan bombed, leaving 14 dead
At least 14 were killed and 28 injured in a religious school attack that took place in northwestern Pakistan on Friday, police said. Published June 21, 2013
Turkey: ‘Terrorists’ fired 4 shots at helicopter carting commanders
A military spokesman for Turkey said Friday that "terrorists" shot at a helicopter transporting two commanders over an area that's heavily populated by Kurds. Published June 21, 2013
Canada bans protesters from wearing masks
A consortium of conservative Canadians pushed through a ban on mask-wearing protesters, clamping down on even those who assemble for unpermitted rallies in groups of three. Published June 21, 2013
Arrest warrant issued for New England Patriots’ Aaron Hernandez
A warrant was issued Friday morning for the arrest of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Published June 21, 2013
Gun owners of America unite! Emily Miller is seeking photos of gun-toting patriots for her new book
Own a gun? Emily Miller, an award-winning columnist for The Washington Times who’s made waves and rocked boats with her coverage of Second Amendment issues, wants your photograph for her new book. Published June 21, 2013
New book finds many U.S. foods banned overseas for cancer links
Put down the Mountain Dew and step away from the Pringles. An estimated 80 percent of all packaged foods sold in America are actually so unhealthy and packed with chemical additives that they're banned in much of the world, a new book reveals. Published June 21, 2013
Canadian woes: ‘Insane’ flooding forces 100,000 from homes
An estimated 100,000 western Canada residents could be sent packing, as heavy flooding and mudslides have wreaked havoc across much of the country and waters aren't expected to start subsiding until Saturday. Published June 21, 2013
Brazil in chaos as 1 million swarm into streets
An estimated 1 million protesters took to the streets of Brazil early Friday, clashing with police and swarming through more than 80 cities in the biggest anti-government demonstration the nation has seen in years. Published June 21, 2013
FAA investigates: NYC dodges disaster as planes nearly collide
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the recent near-miss of two airplanes that flew above New York City. Published June 21, 2013
Spain police arrest 8 with al Qaeda links
Spanish police said on Friday that they've arrested eight suspects who are accused of recruiting jihadists to fight with groups linked to al Qaeda in Syria. Published June 21, 2013
Ireland’s top health minister advocates for abortion bill
Ireland's minister of health came out in full support of the nation's hotly contested abortion bill on Thursday, assuring that hospitals would not be allowed to perform the procedure at will, but only to save the lives of at-risk women. Published June 21, 2013
‘Allahu Akbar’ shout at Western Wall gets man shot, killed in Israel
Israeli police said a guard at the Western Wall shot and killed a suspicious man with his hands jammed in his pockets and who began to shout "Allahu Akbar," of God is great, early Friday. Published June 21, 2013
Howard Kurtz: Goodbye to CNN, hello to Fox News
It just became a smidge harder for Fox News haters to dismiss the network as Republican drivel. Published June 20, 2013
Man who threatened Obama on Twitter sentenced to a year in jail
A federal judge sentenced an Alabama man to a year in prison for putting on Twitter a threat against President Obama. Published June 20, 2013
Jimmy Hoffa: Wood chipper determined union boss’ final resting place outside Detroit: report
Investigators will never find the remains of Jimmy Hoffa because the former Teamster’s body was fed through a wood chipper decades ago, according to a bombshell new report. Published June 20, 2013
For sale: Two Navy LCM-8 landing vessels, circa Vietnam era
The U.S. Navy is auctioning off two LCM-8s, landing vessels used during the Vietnam conflict that are capable of plowing onto a beach and kicking off an amphibious assault. Published June 20, 2013
Florida activists launch drive to legalize gay marriage
Activists with Equality Florida, the largest LGBT rights group in the state, have kicked off a campaign to legalize gay marriage. Published June 20, 2013
Jimmy Carter to John Kerry: Ease sanctions on terror groups
Former President Jimmy Carter has signed on to a petition to Secretary of State John Kerry urging the United States to back off certain sanctions on groups that are deemed terrorist organizations, so that peace workers can go in and work. Published June 20, 2013
