Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
John Bolton: Benghazi could bring down Obama administration
The Benghazi scandal could be the final "hinge point" that brings down the Obama administration, former U.N. Ambassador John R. Bolton said. Published May 7, 2013
California seeks to fine utility a record $2.25 billion for pipeline blast
California regulators are seeking a record-setting $2.25 billion fine against a utility company blamed for a deadly pipeline explosion that took out a San Francisco Bay-area housing community. Published May 7, 2013
Colorado gun rights group targets 4 lawmakers for recall
Four Colorado Democratic lawmakers who have pushed tough gun control measures are now facing concerted recall efforts. Published May 7, 2013
Sen. Robert Menendez’s bill would arm Syrian rebels
Sen. Robert Menendez brought forth a bill Monday to give munitions to rebel fighters in Syria. So far, the United States has only provided non-lethal aid to the opposition fighters, in the form of medical supplies and food. Published May 7, 2013
India in panic as drunken bears kill 8 villagers
Villagers in India are in panic mode as wild bears suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating flowers have ventured from the forest and killed and wounded 20 in recent days. Published May 7, 2013
Second election bombing in two days kills 12 in Pakistan
For the second time in two days, a hard-line Islamist party in Pakistan has been targeted by a bomber — and once again, the intended target has escaped harm. Published May 7, 2013
Cleveland cops knocked on home in 2004, while missing women were held hostage
Cleveland police in 2004 knocked on the door of the house where three women were being held captive, but nobody answered, said a city spokesman at Tuesday's press conference on the abduction and rescue of teens taken nearly 10 years ago. Published May 7, 2013
Palestinian militants in Syria get go-ahead to strike Israel
A Palestinian militant group that's based in Syria has received the thumbs-up from President Bashar Assad to launch an attack against Israel, the organization's spokesman said on Tuesday. Published May 7, 2013
Bill Richardson: Ted Cruz is not a real Hispanic
Bill Richardson, the former governor of New Mexico, had harsh words of criticism for Sen. Ted Cruz and his tough immigration views: He's not a real Hispanic. Published May 6, 2013
Punter Chris Kluwe released by Vikings; pro-gay rights player is now a free agent
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday released Chris Kluwe, the club’s self-proclaimed best punter in history known more lately for his vocal support of gay marriage and same-sex rights. Published May 6, 2013
Donald Trump heads East to Dubai with new golf course
Donald Trump is expanding golfing operations into the Middle East, with plans to open a course in Dubai. Published May 6, 2013
Scientists hint that global cooling is the new pollution risk
Just in time for the cooler spring that has swept the nation — complete with unseasonal snow in the Rockies region — scientists with the University of Manchester said pollution actually brings on climate cooling, not warming. Published May 6, 2013
Rat meat sold as beef, lamb: Chinese police
Chinese police seized more than 20,000 tons of illegal meat billed as beef or mutton but actually made of fox, mink and rat in an operation that has spanned three months. Published May 6, 2013
Saudi girls win right to play sports in private schools
For the first time, Saudi Arabian girls who attend private schools will be able to play sports. Published May 6, 2013
Rep. Paul Ryan: ‘Concept’ of Internet tax is solid
Rep. Paul Ryan said that an Internet tax isn't a bad idea but that the devil was in the details. Published May 6, 2013
Giffords gets courage award for gun control efforts
Former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords received the 2013 Profiles in Courage award at the John F. Kennedy Library in Boston on Sunday for her efforts to enact new gun control laws. Published May 6, 2013
Bomb blast at pro-Taliban election rally kills 14 in Pakistan
A Pakistani government spokesman said a bomb exploded and killed at least 14 at a pro-Taliban campaign rally on Monday. Published May 6, 2013
Massachusetts police take Iraq counterinsurgency tactics to streets to fight gangs
Massachusetts police are taking a page from the U.S. military's playbook and bringing counterinsurgency tactics used in Iraq to Springfield streets to fight gangs. Published May 6, 2013
President Obama back on tour to tout jobs
President Obama is back on the jobs trail, heading to Austin, Texas, on Thursday to kick off a new series of stops aimed at promoting his new economic plan. Published May 6, 2013
Jason Chaffetz: Benghazi witnesses ‘scared to death’ of State Department
Rep. Jason Chaffetz said the witnesses who are due to testify on Benghazi, Libya, on Wednesday have been intimidated by the Obama administration to such degree that they're terrified. Published May 6, 2013
