Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Robert Griffin III decries ‘tyranny of political correctness’
Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III took to Twitter to espouse his views of political correctness, describing an America that's well on its way to tyranny. Published May 1, 2013
Where’s the beef? Bloomberg launches vegetarian-only school lunch
Public School 244 in the Flushing section of New York's Queens borough has gone vegan — the first public school in the nation to serve only vegetarian meals for breakfast and lunch. Published May 1, 2013
Where’s the global warming? Rockies face 5 inches of snow
Apparently, global warming has left the building. It's May 1, and 5 inches of snow are predicted for the Rockies. Published May 1, 2013
Rep. Paul Ryan softens, now supports gay adoptions
Rep. Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, said in a town-hall discussion earlier this week that he still opposes gay marriage but that he's softened on the right of same-sex partners to adopt. Published May 1, 2013
Atheists win right to pass out materials at Florida high schools
If the Christians get to do it, then so should we. That was the winning argument of atheists who fought for access to several Florida high schools to distribute group documents — same as evangelicals did with Bibles in January. Published May 1, 2013
Arab League sweetens peace deal, puts pressure on Israel’s P.M. Benjamin Netanyahu
The Arab League has sweetened a peace-making deal with Israel, putting the pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reignite talks with coalition members who have more moderate views on Palestinian relations. Published May 1, 2013
Death toll from Bangladesh factory collapse passes 400
The death count from a Bangladesh garment factory collapse has risen again, and law enforcement in the country on Wednesday say they've now pulled at least 400 bodies from the rubble. Published May 1, 2013
Brawl in Venezuela parliament leaves member bruised, bloody
A member of Venezuela's assembly appeared on state television with a bruised, swollen and bloody head Tuesday evening, after a brawl erupted among lawmakers in a heated session over post-election powers. Published May 1, 2013
Hezbollah warns: U.S., Israel will not take Syria
The head of Hezbollah sent a clear warning that Syrian rebels were doomed to fail, no matter what aid came from the United States and Israel. Published May 1, 2013
FBI finds ricin in martial arts studio run by letter-writing suspect
Federal authorities say they've found evidence of ricin in the Tupelo, Miss., martial arts studio that is run by the suspect who's accused of sending poison letters to the president. Published May 1, 2013
Saudi Arabia warned U.S. in writing about Tamerlan Tsarnaev: Report
The U.S. received a written warning about Boston Marathon bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev in 2012 by Saudi Arabia, a government head with the kingdom said Tuesday. Published May 1, 2013
Stem cells grow new windpipe for 2-year-old girl facing death
Experimental stem-cell treatment has been credited with saving the life of a 2-year-old girl who was born without a windpipe. Published April 30, 2013
European bank head: More wealth confiscation on the way
European politicos facing sluggish economic growth will definitely turn to the rich to take their cash, said one banking head, remarking on the potential for repeat in the raid on Cyprus savings. Published April 30, 2013
5-year-old rape victim in India dies
A five-year-old girl recovering in the hospital from a rape in India died on Monday from cardiac arrest. Published April 30, 2013
Poll: 7 in 10 people say more public cameras needed
Seventy percent of respondents in a Rasmussen Reports poll said more cameras posted in public places are necessary to help secure Americans' safety. Published April 30, 2013
13 Democrats: Failing to fix climate change will drive women to prostitution
Failing to address climate change could drive women into prostitution, said 13 House Democrats who signed a resolution saying women are affected more negatively than men by the dramatic weather shifts. Published April 30, 2013
Pizza reduces cancer risk: study
Eat more pizza. That’s the message from Italian researchers who say eating more of the doughy pie can actually cut the chance for certain cancers. Published April 30, 2013
Israel activates 2,000 reservists for surprise drill against Hezbollah
Israel called up 2,000 military reservists for a surprise exercise to prepare for an engagement with Hezbollah in Lebanon. Published April 30, 2013
Flurry of filings complicate George Zimmerman hearing
The court has been besieged by a flurry of last-minute filings in the case of George Zimmerman, whose neighborhood watch shooting of Trayvon Martin is supposed to head to a procedural hearing on Tuesday. Published April 30, 2013
Rep. Louie Gohmert: FBI counterterrorism stymied by political correctness
The FBI's counterterrorism unit is stymied by politically correct pressures that push back against investigations based on a suspect's radical Islamic affiliations, one congressman said. Published April 30, 2013
