Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe signs constitution limiting government power
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe signed into law on Wednesday a constitution that scales back government powers, including those currently enjoyed by his own office. Published May 22, 2013
Jodi Arias from jail: I deserve ‘second chance at freedom’
Convicted murderer Jodi Arias — who just last week was saying she wanted the death penalty — now says she prefers life in prison, with hope for eventual release. Published May 22, 2013
Memorial set for youth minister killed in honeymoon crash
A memorial service is scheduled this weekend for a Detroit-area youth minister killed Sunday in a car crash on his way to Myrtle Beach to honeymoon with his wife. Published May 22, 2013
Freedom! Goat en route to slaughterhouse goes on the lam
A small female goat apparently headed to a north New Jersey slaughterhouse broke free of her captors Tuesday and hit the roadway, leading police on a chase that lasted nearly two hours. Published May 22, 2013
U.S. forges $200 million antibiotic deal with GlaxoSmithKline
The federal government has signed a $200 million deal with GlaxoSmithKline to develop powerful antibiotics that can combat bioterrorism and overcome resistance issues that have made some prescriptions worthless in recent years. Published May 22, 2013
Adultery charge takes down Fort Jackson general
A U.S. Army Training Center commander at Fort Jackson in South Carolina was suspended over allegations he committed adultery, a military spokesman said. Published May 22, 2013
Mystery respiratory illness kills 2, hospitalizes 5 in Alabama
Alabama medical experts are puzzled by a respiratory illness that sent seven to the hospital and ultimately killed two. Published May 22, 2013
Former Miss America may take on Mitch McConnell for Senate
Sen. Mitch McConnell's "maybe" challengers for his Senate seat has moved from Ashley Judd — who decided against a run weeks ago — to Heather French Henry, Miss America for 2000. Published May 22, 2013
Sinai militants release 7 abducted Egyptians
Seven Egyptian security guards taken hostage while traveling through the Sinai peninsula were freed Wednesday. Published May 22, 2013
Massive tornadoes that hit Oklahoma, Texas blamed on stubborn jet stream
The same weather phenomenon that brought unusually cold temperatures to the East Coast this spring is being blamed for the massive and devastating tornadoes that tore through Oklahoma this week: A jet stream that refused to leave. Published May 22, 2013
FBI agent kills suspect tied to Boston bombing’s Tamerlan Tsarnaev
An FBI agent shot and killed an Orlando, Fla., man with possible ties to the April 15 Boston bombing. Published May 22, 2013
6 elementary kids injured in knife attack in China
A mentally ill, knife-wielding man went on a rampage at an elementary school in southern China, stabbing six children and one adult. Published May 22, 2013
Iran moves forward with nuclear development
Iran is moving forward with a contested uranium-enrichment program, a slap in the face to the West which has charged the nation with unlawful pursuit of nuclear weaponry. Published May 22, 2013
Mayor Bloomberg to cabbie: ‘I’ll destroy your [expletive] industry’
Mayor Michael Bloomberg cursed out the chief executive officer of a taxi company who won a court case against the city and pledged a post-mayoral revenge against the entire industry, the CEO and one witness said. Published May 22, 2013
Anthony Weiner’s NYC mayoral bid is official: ‘I hope I get a second chance’
Embattled, scandal-ridden Anthony Weiner has thrown his hat in the ring for mayor of New York City. Published May 22, 2013
North Korea dispatches top military chief to China
North Korea has sent a top military officer to China to act as a "special envoy," diplomats said. Published May 22, 2013
Israel warns Syria: More strikes loom
Israeli's military warned on Tuesday that more strikes on Syria could be coming if the nation doesn't stand down its missile attacks. Published May 21, 2013
Beleaguered bus company drops tours to see Bronx ‘ghetto’
The company Real Bronx Tours has dropped its billed trips to see a real, live New York City "ghetto," after local politicians railed and termed the tourist draw — which grabbed at the European and Australian market — a despicable example of capitalism run amok. Published May 21, 2013
Cuba lifts import ban on air conditioners, appliances
Cuba has lifted an import ban on air conditioners and other energy-sucking appliances, and now residents can bring up to two appliances per person into the country. Published May 21, 2013
Unfathomable anguish: Parents converge on Oklahoma churches to hear roll-call updates on children
In the wake of devastating tornadoes that touched down across the Midwest and particularly hard in Oklahoma, parents across the region are assembling to hear roll-call updates on their missing children at perhaps the most appropriate of settings — churches. Published May 21, 2013
