Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Workers applaud as flag covered spire goes up at World Trade Center, 1,776 feet high
It was an emotion-filled moment Thursday, as construction workers paused to applaud the lifting of a U.S. flag-covered spire to the top of New York's One World Trade Center. Published May 2, 2013
Boston-area college sets scholarship in memory of marathon victim Krystle Campbell
A suburban community college near Boston has set up a scholarship program in memory of a victim of the April 15 marathon bombings. Published May 2, 2013
GM pushes Obama, Congress to act on Climate Declaration
General Motors called for the White House to ratchet up regulations to rein in climate change, saying new global laws would be good for all business. Published May 2, 2013
Turkey’s P.M. Erdogan: Syria ‘clearly’ using chemical weapons
Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said it's obvious — Syria's government regime has used chemical weapons to attack rebels. Published May 2, 2013
California will spend $24M to pull guns from criminals, mentally ill
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law a measure that funds special agents to confiscate weapons from the mentally ill and those with criminal convictions. Published May 2, 2013
60-plus miners killed in Darfur gold mine collapse
More than 60 were killed while digging gold in a mine in the Sudanese area of Darfur, the nation's state-run television said Thursday. Published May 2, 2013
Too Fat, Too Furious: NYC bike-share riders fume over city’s weight limit
Too fat for fitness? New York City has its limit — apparently a 260-pound one. Published May 2, 2013
Saudi compound in Virginia investigated for human trafficking
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into a Saudi Arabian compound in Northern Virginia over suspicions its residents may be engaging in human trafficking. Published May 2, 2013
Benedict returns: Ex-pope to share Vatican with Francis
For the first time in history, the Vatican will host two popes. Published May 2, 2013
Hackers take out section of Labor Department website
A section of the Department of Labor's website has been taken down, and hackers are to blame, various media reported Thursday. Published May 2, 2013
Texas schools cancel gun-safety speakers after learning of NRA ties
Gun-safety speakers scheduled to address a couple of student bodies at Texas elementary schools were abruptly told not to come, shortly after administrators learned they were affiliated with the National Rifle Association. Published May 2, 2013
GM pulls ad with ‘ching, ching, chop suey’ lyrics
General Motors announced it will pull a television commercial for its Chevrolet Trax after complaints that its background music promoted Asian stereotypes.General Motors announced it will pull a television commercial for its Chevrolet Trax after complaints that its background music promoted Asian stereotypes. Published May 2, 2013
Duke University hikes student fees to pay for sex-change surgeries
Duke University is hiking student fees in order to cover the cost of sex-change surgery in its insurance plan. Published May 2, 2013
Feds spend $4 million for food stamps at farmers markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has expanded its food stamp program to farmers markets around the nation, announcing a $4 million grant plan to entice recipients to buy fruits and vegetables. Published May 2, 2013
Ice cream wars: Sno Cone Joe arrested for stalking Mr. Ding-A-Ling
Ahh, the sounds of summer. When Mr. Ding-A-Ling dared to drive his ice cream truck into the New York neighborhood of Gloversville, Sno Cone Joe's response was immediate, and brusque, the San Francisco Chronicle reported: "You don't have a chance! This is my town!" Published May 2, 2013
Sorcery killings lead Papua New Guinea to mull law to institute firing squads
Sorcery killings have become such a problem in Papua New Guinea that political leaders are pushing for the creation of firing squads as a cost-effective way of dealing with crime. Published May 2, 2013
Pentagon: Soldiers who spread faith may be prosecuted
Soldiers who promote their faith can be prosecuted under military law, the Pentagon said in a brief statement released to the media. Published May 2, 2013
Paula Broadwell turns to faith, family to smooth over affair
Paula Broadwell, the woman at the heart of the sex scandal involving now-retired Gen. David Petraeus, is finally speaking in public, and her message is simple: Faith and family are what matter. Published May 2, 2013
Seattle May Day protest turns violent; 17 arrested
Seventeen were arrested for hurling objects at police in a Wednesday evening May Day protest in Seattle that turned violent. Published May 2, 2013
North Korea sentences American to 15 years of hard labor
North Korea has sentenced a Washington state citizen to 15 years of hard labor, accusing him of "hostile acts" against the government. Published May 2, 2013
