Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Jimmy Carter peace award sparks outrage from pro-Israeli camp
A Jewish university that proposes awarding former President Jimmy Carter with a peace award has sparked the outrage of pro-Israel activists, who say he's done little, if anything, to advance their cause. Published April 9, 2013
Hoax: Megachurch pastor Joel Osteen renounces faith
The Rev. Joel Osteen, pastor of Houston's Lakewood megachurch, has renounced his belief in God and resigned from his spiritual leadership post — just kidding. Published April 9, 2013
Japan deploys missile-defense systems around Tokyo
Japan is taking seriously threats from North Korea, and on Tuesday deployed missile-defense shields at three of its Tokyo sites. Published April 9, 2013
Earthquake hits near Iran’s nuclear power plant
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake has struck 55 miles outside Bushehr, Iran, where the nation's only nuclear power station is based. Published April 9, 2013
WikiLeaks: Marcos forced Philippine military chiefs to dress in drag as entertainment
Ferdinand Marcos, the U.S.-backed Philippine dictator from 1965 to 1986, forced his leading military chiefs to dress and dance in drag at a 1973 birthday party planned by his wife, Imelda, newly released cables from a U.S. diplomat showed. Published April 9, 2013
Obama declares ‘National Equal Pay Day’ as gesture on gender bias
President Obama issued a declaration of "National Equal Pay Day" for Thursday, in a gesture aimed at highlighting what he described as a disparity between men and women in the workforce. Published April 9, 2013
Defiant Iran goes forth with 2 nuclear projects
Iran put the finishing touch on its latest round of nuclear talks with world powers with a symbolic face-slap and on Tuesday jumpstarted two key nuclear-related projects. Published April 9, 2013
Microsoft leads coalition to fight Google for unfair market practices
Microsoft is leading a multicompany charge against Google, alleging the company committed antitrust violations and asking that European authorities investigate its mobile smartphone sales and marketing techniques. Published April 9, 2013
Two Americans killed in Afghanistan copter crash
Two U.S. troops reportedly were killed in a NATO helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan on Tuesday. Published April 9, 2013
North Korea tells foreign companies in South to get out
North Korea on Tuesday issued a stark warning to tourists and to foreign companies in the South: Get out. Go home. Published April 9, 2013
Serbian man, 60, seen as ‘good neighbor,’ kills 13, including baby
A peaceful Serbian village was shattered Tuesday after a 60-year-old man described as a "good neighbor" went on a shooting spree and killed 13, including a baby, police said. Published April 9, 2013
Chinese mother dies after government-forced sterilization
A Chinese mother of two died following a sterilization procedure that government family planners forced her to undergo, over the objections of her doctor. Published April 8, 2013
U.S. Navy, allies to partner for massive sea drills in Persian Gulf
The United States will join 29 other naval powers for a massive sea drill to practice mine-sweeping and ship-escort maneuvers in the Persian Gulf. Published April 8, 2013
Thieves in Germany cart off $20,000 worth of Nutella
Thieves stole a truckload of hazelnut-chocolate Nutella spread, taking off with roughly 5 tons valued at thousands of dollars from a parked semitrailer, police in Germany said. Published April 8, 2013
Pastor Terry Jones plans mass Koran burnings to mark 9/11
Pastor Terry Jones — who was sentenced to death by an Egyptian court in November for his ties to a film about Muslims that sparked Islamic riots — is planning a mass Koran burning to mark the 12th anniversary of Sept. 11. Published April 8, 2013
Mexico City Corona beer factory mishap kills 7
Seven workers were killed at a Mexico City brewery that manufactures beer for the Corona label, a company spokesman said. Published April 8, 2013
Burger King diner defeats would-be robber by shooting him
A father who was trying to eat with his family at Burger King was able to defeat an armed robber by pulling his own weapon and shooting at him, Miami police said. Published April 8, 2013
Special ops vets call for congressional probe of Benghazi
Hundreds of members of a special operations veterans group are calling for House members to create a committee to investigate the fatal September terrorist attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Published April 8, 2013
Hamas to long-haired men: Cut it, or face beatings
Hamas militants in Gaza have set their sights on young men donning inappropriate hair styles and have begun rounding them up, ordering cuts — even beating them for violations of religious codes. Published April 8, 2013
50 groups in 37 states vie for federal drone test site tag
The competition for government recognition as a federal-approved test site for drone technology has heated in recent weeks, and now 50 groups from 37 different states are vying for the title. Published April 8, 2013
