Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Vladimir Putin calls for Soviet-style school fitness tests for ‘the Fatherland’
Judo-loving Vladimir Putin wants to bring his penchant for all things physical to school children, via a return to Soviet-era fitness requirements for all students. Published March 13, 2013
Obama suggests Secret Service at fault for shuttered White House tours
President Obama seemed to suggest on Wednesday that Secret Service was to blame for the shuttering of White House tours — but that his administration was on the job, looking for ways to open back doors for school groups. Published March 13, 2013
‘Rising star’ George Prescott Bush files for Texas land commissioner
George Prescott Bush could be the next in the family political dynasty to serve in public office. Published March 13, 2013
Washington lawmakers vote down bill for more gun background checks
Washington state lawmakers shot down a bill that would have required all gun buyers to undergo background checks. Published March 13, 2013
Obama admits budget deal could prove impossible
President Obama admitted that efforts to reach a budget deal may be at an impasse if Republicans aren't willing to raise taxes without attaching caveats on entitlement spending. Published March 13, 2013
Children hired by terrorists arrested for Pakistani bombings
A group of 11 Pakistani children, ranging in ages from 11 to 18, have been arrested for alleged involvement with a series of bombings that have taken place in Quetta. Published March 13, 2013
Ohio judge rules high-speed cameras in small town a ‘scam’
A Hamilton County, Ohio, judge has issued sharp condemnation of a high-speed camera ordinance, calling it unenforceable and invalid. Published March 13, 2013
The Twinkie’s back! Snack to reappear in stores this summer
Good news for Twinkies lovers — the company that bought Hostess Brands Inc. expects to put the famed snack back on store shelves as early as this summer. Published March 13, 2013
Google hit with $7M fine for scooping email passwords, medical records via Street View
Google has admitted it broke privacy laws with its Street View technology and will pay $7 million to the 38 states that sued — one of the largest amounts ever imposed for similar digital violations. Published March 13, 2013
Cybersecurity threat rises: Intel heads plead with Senate for new hires
Cybersecurity is the new terrorism, and the security threat from online hackers is starting to become the nation's biggest headache, said intelligence officials during a Tuesday hearing in the Senate. Published March 13, 2013
‘Attack’ dolphins go on the lam, looking for love
A Ukrainian "attack" dolphin military operation may have hit a glitch. Apparently, three love-hungry mammals have broken their bonds and escaped a naval training base on the Crimean peninsula, in pursuit of suitable mates, The Huffington Post reports. Published March 13, 2013
Bill Gates set for closed-door session with freshmen lawmakers
Bill Gates will don his Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation co-chairman hat and head to Capitol Hill on Thursday, where he's expected to speak before the freshmen class of lawmakers. Published March 13, 2013
EU unveils bill of rights for airline travelers
Members of the European Commission have unveiled a proposal — a sort of bill of rights — that recognizes airline travelers as humans with needs, not cargo to be carted. Published March 13, 2013
Venezuela investigating if U.S. killed Hugo Chavez with cancer implant
Venezuela governing officials are opening a formal investigation into America's role in the death of President Hugo Chavez, following conspiracy theories that claim U.S. hit-men took him out with a cancer implant. Published March 13, 2013
Thomas Perez’s pro-immigrant past links to George Soros agenda
He's not an official nominee yet, but if President Obama does name Thomas Perez for Labor Secretary, the Republicans aren't likely to sail through a confirmation. Published March 13, 2013
Obama: My goal isn’t to balance budget
President Obama said during Tuesday comments on the federal budget that his goal was to fix the economy — not balance revenues with expenditures. Published March 13, 2013
Mitch Seavey: Oldest man ever wins Iditarod dog sled race
As if winning the grueling Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race isn't historic enough. This year's winner, Mitch Seavey, will also go down in history as the oldest to claim a victory. Published March 13, 2013
Illegal immigrants sue border agents for detainment in cold cell
Illegal immigrants joined with U.S. citizens to file a handful of lawsuits on Tuesday, claiming they suffered human rights abuses at the hands of federal border agents. Published March 13, 2013
North Korea decries South Korea’s ‘swish of skirt’
North Korean high-ranking officials finally publicly recognized South Korea's first female president — but with a gender bash. Military officials decried the South's "swish of skirt," a derogatory swipe at South Korea's president, Park Guen-hye. Published March 13, 2013
San Francisco leaders denounce ads that show truth of jihad violence
San Francisco leaders say ads that started running on city buses on Monday are anti-Islamic, racist and denigrating to members of the Muslim community. Published March 12, 2013
