Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Baghdad ripped by fatal bombs on 10th anniversary of U.S. invasion
Dozens have died, and hundreds more were wounded, as Iraqi insurgents marked the 10th anniversary of America's invasion with bombs targeted at Shiite areas. Published March 19, 2013
Joe Biden greets Pope Francis during pontiff’s installation Mass
It's official: Pope Francis has started his ministry. Published March 19, 2013
Syrian rebel fighters unite and elect prime minister
Syria's coalition of rebel fighters have banded together and elected a prime minister — Ghassan Hitto, an IT manager who was educated in America. Published March 19, 2013
‘Drone court’ not a good idea, former Defense Dept. attorney says
The idea of a "drone court" wouldn't go over well with an American public that's already suspicious about the government's behind-doors discussions on the emerging technology, one former Defense Department official said. Published March 18, 2013
Obama military-tuition cut a sequester scare tactic, GOP lawmaker says
Angry lawmakers sensing politics at play with sequester cuts may overturn Defense Department decisions to shut down its tuition assistance program. Published March 18, 2013
Social media atwitter: History channel’s Satan looks like Obama
Sunday night's showing of "The Bible" on the History channel has set social media sites on fire, as bloggers and tweeters can't help but notice: The actor who's portraying Satan bears a striking resemblance to President Obama. Published March 18, 2013
Take it to the bank: Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to raise minimum wage to $22 per hour
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Massachusetts Democrat, suggested raising the minimum wage to $22 per hour is only logical if you look at the numbers. Published March 18, 2013
Eyeing the W.H. in 2016? Hillary Clinton announces: I support gay marriage
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says she now supports same-sex marriage — an announcement that could be seen as a political step toward a White House run. Published March 18, 2013
U.N. body demands Israel withdraw settlers from Palestinian territories
A French-led United Nations council is demanding that Israel stop building on perceived Palestinian territories and immediately order Israeli settlers to leave those lands. Published March 18, 2013
Top NYC fire chief’s son faces fire for racist tweets
The 23-year-old son of New York City's fire commissioner has been forced to issue an apology after tweets he sent out professed a personal dislike for Jewish people — in much the same way Hitler did. Published March 18, 2013
Daring jailbreak described as ‘James Bond moment’
In what one eyewitness described as a "James Bond moment," two Canadian inmates escaped during a daylight jailbreak when a hijacked helicopter dangled ropes above prison grounds and they rushed to cable themselves to the lines. Published March 18, 2013
Gay marriage a dead issue to young conservatives, Gov. Scott Walker says
To young conservatives, gay marriage is pretty much a dead issue, Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker said Sunday. Published March 18, 2013
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: Gay marriage a dead issue to young conservatives
Wisconsin Republican Gov. Scott Walker says that to young conservatives, gay marriage is pretty much a dead issue. Published March 18, 2013
Big Mac attack: McDonald’s Corp. fights to keep market share in Russia
McDonald's Corp. pretty much created the market for fast food in Russia, but now it's finding itself under competitive fire, fighting off challenges from Subway, Wendy's, Burger King and Yum! Brands. Published March 18, 2013
Bill Maher threatens to leave California — due to high taxes
Liberal HBO "Real Time" host Bill Maher says he may leave California, due to the state's high tax rate. Published March 18, 2013
Potential challenger to Sen. Mitch McConnell under fire for false MIT claims
Matt Bevin hasn't officially declared a primary run for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's seat. But given the brouhaha that's ignited over his claim of affiliation with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology — which MIT denies — his decision may have been made for him. Published March 18, 2013
FBI investigates dead body, explosives found in Florida college dorm room
The University of Central Florida has become a hotbed of police activity as law enforcement are investigating a dead body found in a dorm, along with several explosive devices. Published March 18, 2013
Colorado sheriffs vow not to enforce new ‘knee-jerk’ gun laws
At least two Colorado sheriffs say they will not enforce new gun regulations passed by the Democrat-dominated Legislature last week, if the governor signs them into law. Published March 18, 2013
Afghanistan’s President Hamid Karzai’s opponents in quiet talks with Taliban to forge peace deal
Political parties in Afghanistan who want to see President Hamid Karzai ousted from office are meeting with various Taliban members — including one the United States has listed as a known terrorist, Gulbuddin Hekmatyar — to forge a peace deal before upcoming elections. Published March 18, 2013
U.K. nears deal to limit powers of the press
The United Kingdom's three main political parties have struck a deal for more regulations on the media — a government backlash of a months-long investigation that found journalists had illegally hacked into thousands of telephone conversations. Published March 18, 2013
