Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Tea party ‘seeing spike in both interest and contributions’
To tea party activists, the upside of the IRS scandal blowing through the White House is simple: More and more are giving money, time and voice to the limited-government cause. Published May 27, 2013
Communist rebels ambush police, kill 7 in the Philippines
Communist rebel fighters in the Philippines killed seven police officers on Monday, the latest in a surge of attacks in past months that have led to the deaths of dozen. Published May 27, 2013
Fire breaks out on Royal Caribbean cruise ship off Florida’s coast
A fire on a cruise ship off the Florida coast was contained early Monday, a U.S. Coast Guard spokesman said. Published May 27, 2013
Japanese politico: Sorry about sex comments regarding U.S. troops
An outspoken mayor in Japan was forced to apologized for remarking that U.S. soldiers could help reduce the nation's sex crime statistic by frequenting adult X-rated establishments. Published May 27, 2013
Teen lesbian love story takes top prize at Cannes
A French love story about two lesbians snagged the top honor at Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, sparking the event's director to suggest the tens of thousands rallying against gay marriage in Paris to go view it. Published May 27, 2013
John Kerry touts $4B investment to boost Palestinian economy
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry unveiled on Sunday what he called a "ground-shaking" plan to bolster the Palestinian economy with a $4 billion infusion of private investment. Published May 27, 2013
California gun shop owner: 9mm ammo ‘has a shelf life of about 5 minutes’
A San Francisco gun shop dealer said keeping 9 millimeter ammunition on store shelves is pretty much a lesson in futility. Published May 27, 2013
‘Facebook for Mensa’ makes waves with gifted in Britain
More than 2,500 of Britain's best and brightest in the teen-aged crowd have signed on to a new Facebook page for Mensa members. Published May 27, 2013
Two-county Texas shooting spree leaves 2 dead, 5 injured
A man who led law enforcement Sunday on a chase through two Texas counties in a violent shooting spree that left a woman dead and five injured has been killed in a dramatic showdown with police. Published May 27, 2013
British P.M. David Cameron takes fire for vacation during terror probe
British media and politicos are chiding Prime Minister David Cameron for heading out on a family vacation in the midst of a terrorist investigation that just led to the arrest of a ninth suspect. Published May 27, 2013
Collapsed Washington state bridge to get temporary fix
The Washington state bridge that collapsed last week will get a quick fix in the form of temporary spans across the most damaged section, Gov. Jay Inslee said. Published May 27, 2013
Robbie Rogers makes Los Angeles Galaxy debut as openly gay soccer player
Robbie Rogers has become the first openly gay soccer player to take the field in a U.S. professional league. He was put into the Major League Soccer game — Los Angeles Galaxy versus Seattle Sounders — on Sunday night as a substitute, The Associated Press reported. His Galaxy team won, 4-0. Published May 27, 2013
Tens of thousands rally in Paris against gay marriage
Tens of thousands have rallied in protest in Paris against a newly approved gay marriage law, and roughly 100 were arrested in clashes with police. Published May 27, 2013
Donald Trump spends $1M while mulling 2016 White House run
"Donald Trump for President" campaign signs may make an appearance once again. Published May 27, 2013
Thieves sneak by 80 guards in second jewel heist at Cannes
Eighty security guards were stationed around an exclusive French Riviera hotel that stored a $2.6 million necklace — but apparently, that wasn't enough. Thieves were still able to make off with the piece, pulling off the second million-dollar heist at Cannes Film Festival in a week. Published May 24, 2013
Dem Gerry Connolly defends White House: They’re ‘issues,’ not ‘scandals’
Virginia Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly said the media has no business using the word "scandal" to describe the ongoing challenges to truth that are beating down the White House, the president and his administration these past weeks. Published May 24, 2013
Mass. Senate race heats as angry GOP nominee calls Ed Markey ‘pond scum’
Massachusetts Senate hopeful Gabriel Gomez is outraged at how his Democratic contender, Rep. Ed Markey, is portraying him, accusing Ed Markey of low-blow politics that cross ethical lines. Published May 24, 2013
JFK diary reveals love affair for Germany, author finds
John F. Kennedy in his younger years thought fascism was good for Germany and that the world hated Nazis more out of jealousy, a new book recounts. Published May 24, 2013
New Jersey bars busted for serving rubbing alcohol as scotch
New Jersey investigators busted out 29 bars and restaurants for switching out cheap alcohol for the more pricey brands — and in at least one case, serving rubbing alcohol in place for scotch. Published May 24, 2013
NYC Mayor Bloomberg’s gun group targets Mark Pryor with $350K ads
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s gun group has kept its word to go after vulnerable Republican seats, and launched on Friday a $350,000 ad campaign against Arkansas Sen. Mark Pryor. Published May 24, 2013
