Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
China to new pope: Welcome, but stay away from Taiwan
China welcomed aboard Pope Francis 1, the former Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, with a formal statement of congratulations on Thursday. But in the next breath, the nation issued a thinly veiled warning. Published March 14, 2013
Drone discussion: President Obama criticizes Dick Cheney over secrecy
President Obama issued a quick criticism about former Dick Cheney earlier this week, telling Democratic senators worried about administration secrecy over drone usage not to worry — he's not like the former vice president. Published March 14, 2013
Sominex in the sippy-cup: Calif. day-care worker charged with drugging toddlers
A day-care worker at a California facility has been fired and charged with child endangerment after coworkers reported she spiked toddlers' sippy cups with sleeping medication. Published March 14, 2013
Britain, France mull rebelling against EU rules and arming Syrians
It doesn't matter what the European Union says, British and France government officials say. They may go ahead and provide weapons to Syrian rebel fighters anyway. Published March 14, 2013
Alan Grayson on Paul Ryan: He wants the poor ‘to die’
Rep. Alan Grayson, Florida Democrat, is back in the news. This time, his statements focus on Rep. Paul Ryan and the Wisconsin legislator's budget plan to cut expenses and balance federal finances within a decade. Published March 14, 2013
Bill Gates pines for more U.K.-type powers for Obama
Sometimes America's free system of government and constitutional Democratic-Republic just make it too hard for the president to properly do his job, suggested Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates on Wednesday. Published March 14, 2013
Hugo Chavez’s body may have decayed too much for eternal display
It may be too late to preserve deceased Venezuela President Hugo Chavez's body in a glass casket "for eternity" after all. Published March 14, 2013
China’s leader Xi Jinping secures president title, too
China leader Xi Jinping has been given the new title of president, a largely ceremonial role change that came by way of a 2,952-to-1 vote from the Beijing's Great Hall of the People Delegates on Thursday. Published March 14, 2013
Benjamin Netanyahu to keep control of defense under just-formed Israeli government
It took weeks, but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu found enough common ground with coalition members Thursday to form a new government. Published March 14, 2013
Texas bill booting Planned Parenthood from schools moves forward
With a 6-2 vote and absent discussion, Texas' Senate Education Committee members moved a bill forward that would pretty much banish Planned Parenthood's presence from Texas schools. Published March 13, 2013
Watchdog group gives Obama administration ‘C-‘ for FOIA
A group that rates the transparency of government finds that President Obama's administration is subpar in one key area: Fulfillment of requests for documents made under the Freedom of Information Act. Published March 13, 2013
Chicago council members mull even tougher gun laws for city
Chicago City Council members meeting Wednesday will vote on expanding the city's already-strict gun laws, just two days after a 6-month-old girl was fatally shot in a gang-related incident. Published March 13, 2013
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
