Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Ariel Castro’s daughter: My father ‘is dead to me’; kidnapping suspect may face death penalty
The daughter of Cleveland kidnapping and rape suspect Ariel Castro didn't mince words in describing her current mindset toward her father: "He is dead to me." Published May 10, 2013
Spain leads pack of 3-D plastic gun-making downloads
The blueprints for a plastic gun that can be produced on a 3-D printer were downloaded 100,000 times in two days, with Spain leading the global rush to obtain the directions. Published May 10, 2013
Colorado poised to be first state to tax recreational marijuana sales
Colorado is on its way to becoming the first state to regulate and tax the sale of recreational marijuana, as a bill passed by lawmakers earlier this week is on the governor's desk, awaiting signature. Published May 10, 2013
Survivor emerges from 17-day-old Bangladesh factory rubble
Rescue workers at the scene of a Bangladesh factor collapse that occurred 17 days ago were stunned when they paused in their labors and heard a weak female voice, followed by a waving hand. Published May 10, 2013
For sale: Former Air Force One
A former Air Force One has gone on the market. Published May 10, 2013
International Space Station springs a leak
The International Space Station has sprung a leak and is releasing ammonia coolant that's used to keep its solar-panel power equipment up and running. Published May 10, 2013
Rep. Steve King: Obama ‘lowering American values’
Iowa's Rep. Steve King Thursday accused President Obama of "lowering American values" and butting into issues unrelated to his real job. Published May 10, 2013
Cyber thieves net $45M in ATM hack; 27 countries hit
Cyber thieves cashed in on $45 million from two Middle Eastern banks in a matter of hours in what's being billed as one of the biggest heists to hit financial facilities in history. Published May 10, 2013
North Korea releases details of why American was sentenced to hard labor
North Korea's highest court finally released details of why an American was sentenced to 15 years of hard labor, saying he smuggled anti-government documents into the hands of radicals. Published May 10, 2013
Fire kills 8 in second Bangladesh factory disaster
For the second time in just a couple weeks, Bangladesh's garment industry has been hit by disaster — this time, from a fire that swept an 11-story clothing manufacturing facility, killing eight on Thursday. Published May 9, 2013
Afghan President Hamid Karzai wangles for more money for U.S. presence
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai said Thursday that yes, the United States may indeed install military bases in his country — if America first coughs up enough cash. Published May 9, 2013
Cleveland kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro wrote: I’m a sexual predator who ‘needs help’
Police combing Cleveland kidnap suspect Ariel Castro's home stumbled upon a letter he supposedly wrote in which he admitted to being a sexual predator who "needs help." Published May 9, 2013
American stabbed outside U.S. Embassy in Cairo
An American has been rushed to the hospital after being stabbed Thursday on a street outside the U.S. Embassy in Cairo. Published May 9, 2013
Sen. Tom Coburn blasts Sen. Harry Reid: He’s ‘dishonest,’ ‘not truthful’
Sen. Tom Coburn ripped Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Thursday morning, calling him untruthful, unsuccessful and double-crossing. Published May 9, 2013
Michael Jackson: ‘God keeps talking to me,’ singer said days before death
The "king of pop" told his tour director in the days leading up to his death that he had heard God's voice, court testimony revealed. Published May 9, 2013
Tamerlan Tsarnaev buried at undisclosed location outside of Worcester, Mass.
The body of Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev has been buried at an undisclosed location outside Worcester, Mass., a Boston newspaper reported Thursday. Published May 9, 2013
Pope Emeritus Benedict shrinking away: He’s ‘halved in size’
Pope Emeritus Benedict has lost so much weight in the weeks since he left the papal that one archbishop commented he seems to have actually shrunk in size. Published May 9, 2013
Couple on Carnival cruise disappear into ocean
Two Carnival Spirit cruise passengers disappeared off the coast of Australia, and rescue workers were combing the water for sign of their bodies, dead or alive, on Thursday. Published May 9, 2013
Marine Corps message: Wanted, a few good Asian-Americans
Wanted: Asian-Americans. That's the new mantra of the Marine Corps as recruiters kicked off a campaign Wednesday to encourage more Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders to join. Published May 9, 2013
Cleveland kidnapping suspect Ariel Castro’s bail set at $8 million
A scruffy, unshaven Ariel Castro, accused of kidnapping three Cleveland women and holding them captive for nearly 10 years, stood with head down before the judge on Thursday morning, and received his bail: A total of $8 million. Published May 9, 2013
