Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal immigrants
Saudi Arabia has put in motion a tough new illegal immigration policy that cracks down on businesses and fines them for hiring undocumented workers. Published April 17, 2013
AAA: Annual car ownership costs rose to $9,100
Costs of car ownership have soared in the past year, a new report from AAA Mid-Atlantic says. Published April 17, 2013
Liberal commentator admits the left is avoiding Kermit Gosnell trial to protect abortion rights
It took almost five weeks, but national media outlets finally are beginning to cover the horrific abortion trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell — and at least one of liberal political bent has admitted that the blind eye was purposeful, in order to protect the future of abortion Published April 17, 2013
Britain bans wild animals from traveling circuses
Traveling circus shows in Britain have gone to the dogs — literally. A new law banning wild animals from traveling with the circus around the country takes effect in 2015, and then only dogs, cats and rabbits will be allowed on board. Published April 17, 2013
Sen. Marco Rubio defends immigration bill after tea partyers rally at Florida offices
Tea party members upset at Capitol Hill and "Gang of Eight" immigration legislation have forced Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, on the defensive, after protesting outside his state offices on Tuesday. Published April 17, 2013
Former S.C. Gov. Mark Sanford sued by ex-wife for trespassing
Jenny Sanford, the ex-wife of former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford, filed a lawsuit against her ex-husband claiming he trespassed earlier this year. Published April 17, 2013
Anthony Weiner’s poll numbers put him as Dems’ 2nd choice for NYC mayor
Former Rep. Anthony D. Weiner would come in second, with 15 percent of the votes, if New York City's Democratic mayoral primary were held today. Published April 17, 2013
Gold rush over? Investors rush to dump precious metal as prices drop to 2-year lows
Investors are rushing to dump gold funds as prices for the precious metal dropped to two-year lows and central bank reserves lost $560 billion in value, various media reported. Published April 17, 2013
Kansas OK’s drug testing as condition for welfare, jobless benefits
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback signed into law a requirement that those who receive welfare and jobless benefits are subject to drug testing. Published April 17, 2013
Watchdogs warn of fake Boston bomb charities
Americans are rushing to donate to victims of Monday's Boston Marathon bombings, but watchdog groups say watch out: The dozens of websites that just registered domains related to the attack may be fake charity sites seeking to profit from the tragedy. Published April 17, 2013
Judge blasts ‘bureaucratic behemoth’ Army Corps of Engineers in Katrina suit
A federal judge has blasted a U.S. law that lets the Army Corps of Engineers escape virtually unscathed in a Hurricane Katrina lawsuit over flawed levee construction in New Orleans. Published April 17, 2013
Gay marriage law looms in New Zealand, as lawmakers set to vote
New Zealand's legislative body is set to take a final vote on same-sex marriage on Wednesday. Published April 17, 2013
U.S. vows funds for Iron Dome, as 2 rockets are fired into Israel
Budget cuts won't impact U.S. funding for Israel's Iron Dome defense system, as the Pentagon has vowed $220 million for fiscal year 2014. Published April 17, 2013
Boston bomb investigators can’t decide: Foreign or domestic?
Even the most experienced investigators are still trying to decide whether the Boston marathon bombs were carried out at the hands of domestic or foreign attackers. Published April 17, 2013
Hundreds of protesters turn backs on former British PM Margaret Thatcher’s coffin
Hundreds who hated former Britain Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's policies expressed their disdain during her funeral services Wednesday by turning their backs on her coffin as it passed. Published April 17, 2013
Puzzled ‘Today Show’ hosts on Reagan’s popularity: He must be a liberal
If Ronald Reagan were alive today, he would be the most loved liberal candidate for White House. That's according to three mainstream media hosts, who tried to make sense of poll numbers that showed three-of-four respondents thought the nation was better off in the 1980s than now. Published April 16, 2013
Mississippi mayoral candidate admits past as prostitute
A Mississippi mayoral candidate admitted this week that she once worked as a prostitute and owned a brothel. Published April 16, 2013
Teachers unions scour charter schools for new memberships
Members of the nation's largest teachers unions — the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers — are pushing to organize in charter schools in several cities around the nation. Published April 16, 2013
Eight prison officials in Georgia indicted for attacking inmates
Eight prison officials at a Georgia facility have been indicted on accusations they repeatedly attacked inmates. Published April 16, 2013
Ex-Sen. Richard Lugar knighted by Queen Elizabeth II
Former Sen. Richard Lugar, the six-termer from Indiana who lost his primary fight to tea party favorite Richard Murdouck last May, has picked up a new title: He's been awarded the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, or KBE, his office announced. Published April 16, 2013
