Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Scientists discover lost continent under Indian Ocean
Scientists say they have discovered an entire continent under the Indian Ocean that had detached itself from the then-supercontinent of Rodina and disappeared millions of years ago. Published February 25, 2013
NYC firefighters save woman in dramatic meat cleaver attack
New York City firefighters tackled a man who was hacking at a woman with a meat cleaver on a busy Chinatown street Sunday, according to various reports. Published February 25, 2013
Ben Carson: Prayer breakfast remarks meant to ‘please God’
Dr. Ben Carson, who made nationwide headlines for remarks during the National Prayer Breakfast that flew in the face of President Obama's economic policies, said Sunday he has no regrets. Published February 25, 2013
Selective Service registration would be abolished under new bill
A Democrat and a Republican have joined forces on Capitol Hill to bring forth a bill that would abolish the Selective Service System and the registration requirement on all U.S. males between ages 18 and 25. Published February 25, 2013
Louis Farrakhan suggests ‘gang bangers’ could serve Nation of Islam
Nation of Islam Minister Louis Farrakhan said during Sunday's annual Saviours' Day convention in Chicago that "gang bangers" could serve a better purpose by training to become soldiers who protect his group's assets. Published February 25, 2013
Texas plan to prosecute police for enforcing gun laws aims to protect sheriffs, sponsor says
A Texas bill that would allow for the arrest and prosecution of law enforcement officials who try to implement certain new federal gun control laws is really aimed at protecting state sheriffs, said the sponsor, during a television interview on Monday. Published February 25, 2013
Robert Gibbs, ex-White House spokesman: I was ordered to deny existence of drones
Robert Gibbs, President Obama's former press secretary, said during a Sunday television talk show appearance that he was told to deny the existence of the United States' drone program when he first came on board the administration. Published February 25, 2013
Syrian government agrees to talks with armed opposition
Through his foreign ministry, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said his government is open to sitting down and discussing peace with members of the armed opposition force. Published February 25, 2013
Silicon Valley launches immigration reform campaign
Entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and social media experts from Silicon Valley are planning a "virtual march" on Washington to push lawmakers to open the doors for businesses to hire immigrants who are skilled in the engineering field. Published February 25, 2013
State Secretary John Kerry, British P.M. David Cameron: ‘Nuclear-armed Iran’ a no-go
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry opened his first official trip abroad with a Monday meeting in London with British leaders to affirm one key allied principle: Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. Published February 25, 2013
Washington state, Colorado entrepreneurs cash in on pot law loopholes with classes to grow weed
The legalization of marijuana is Colorado and Washington state has opened a door to an unexpected puzzler: How the heck do you grow it? Published February 25, 2013
Wyoming lawmaker to anti-gun constituent: Leave
One bold Wyoming lawmaker had a blunt message to a constituent who expressed concern with a state bill to allow guns in public schools: If you don't like it, you can leave. Published February 25, 2013
First lady Michelle Obama using pulpit to push states to change laws for veterans’ jobs
First lady Michelle Obama is pushing governors to pass legislation — or, barring that, use their executive powers to bypass legislatures — that would allow veterans to translate their military experience into civilian professional licenses. Published February 25, 2013
Mitt, Ann Romney set to resurface for Fox News interview
Mitt and Ann Romney, who have maintained a very private life since November, have agreed to their first post-election interview with Fox News. Published February 25, 2013
U.K.’s Cardinal O’Brien, facing ‘inappropriate’ behavior charges, resigns
The top cardinal in the United Kingdom, Keith O'Brien, who's been accused of "inappropriate" behavior with fellow clergy, is stepping down, effective immediately. Published February 25, 2013
Gun makers fight back: Companies launch boycott of police
At least 50 U.S. gun makers, gun machinists and other gun-related business owners have banded together to fight what they perceive as a massive attack on the Second Amendment, with many even threatening to stop sales to police to the same degree as the government cracks down on civilians. Published February 25, 2013
Israel on high alert as Palestinians bury prisoner
Israeli's Defense Ministry is on high alert as Palestinians prepare to lay to rest Arafat Jaradat, who died during imprisonment in Megiddo of unspecific causes that led to cardiac arrest. Published February 25, 2013
Progressive group offers $11 an hour for anti-gun workers
Help wanted: Gun-control campaign workers. That's the advertisement that's being circulated by Progressive USA Voters, a liberal group based in Denver, Colo., for its planned campaign for Chicago, one media outlet reports. Published February 25, 2013
Israel, U.S. anti-missile system test seen as ‘major milestone’
Israel's Defense Ministry said it has successfully tested with the United States its Arrow anti-missile system, the nation's main defense against an Iranian air strike. Published February 25, 2013
GOP hoping for Senate gains tread carefully around tea party
Republicans hoping to capture a majority in the Senate are casting wary eyes on the tea party, well aware of 2010 and 2012 races that opened the flood gates to candidates outside the GOP ticket. Published February 22, 2013
