Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
AFL-CIO strikes immigration deal with U.S. Chamber of Commerce
The AFL-CIO has struck a deal on immigration reform with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that eases the path for temporary workers and pushes for creation of a new federal agency. Published February 21, 2013
‘White flight’ hits London, highlighting immigration trend
For the first time in history, the white Brit population has fallen below the 50 percent mark in London, the largest city in the country, the BBC reported. Published February 21, 2013
Bob Menendez sees ‘dreadful’ 15-point poll drop
In one month's time, Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez's favor with constituents fell by 15 percentage points, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University. Published February 21, 2013
Ill. lawmaker wants to abolish Internet anonymity
An Illinois lawmaker has brought forth a bill in the state that would abolish the right of website commenters to post anonymously. Published February 21, 2013
Three British Muslims found guilty in terrorist bomb plot
A London jury found three British Muslims guilty of planning terrorist bombings that were intended to cause more damage than the 2005 attacks against the city's transit system. Published February 21, 2013
Momentum builds for U.S. successor to Pope Benedict
The cardinals are gathering in Rome to select Pope Benedict XVI's successor — and calls are growing for someone hailing from the United States. Published February 21, 2013
‘Rolling gunbattle’ along Vegas Strip leaves 3 dead
It's like a movie scene — only not. Fox News reports that a "rolling gunbattle" that took place in the midst of the Las Vegas Strip early this morning has left three dead and police searching for suspects. Published February 21, 2013
Jimmy Carter insists he had better support from Republicans, Congress than President Obama
Former President Jimmy Carter, who touts one of the lowest average approval ratings among all U.S. chief executives for his 1977-1981 term of office, said President Obama's biggest problem is Congress. Published February 21, 2013
DNC struggles to rein in debt; RNC debt-free
The Democratic National Committee reported donations of $4.3 in January — but that's significantly less than the amount needed to pay off its debt. Published February 21, 2013
Electric cars go full steam ahead in Estonia with national charging system
The Northern European nation of Estonia has made world history. Published February 21, 2013
Chinese hackers have hit every Washington network, intel says
Chinese hackers have hit nearly every Washington institution, according to unnamed intelligence officials. Published February 21, 2013
Liberal Bob Beckel: Women don’t need guns because campus rape isn’t common
Bob Beckel, co-host of "The Five" on Fox News, doubted the need for women to carry guns on college campus as protection because rape rarely takes place at institutions of higher learning anymore. Published February 21, 2013
West set to make ‘serious offer’ to Iran for nuclear concessions
A Western diplomat says world powers are prepared to make Iran a "substantial and serious offer" to move along agreements about its nuclear development program. Published February 21, 2013
Texas bill would charge police with crime for enforcing federal gun laws
A bill winding through the Texas Legislature would charge local police officers who dare to enforce any new federal gun laws with a Class A misdemeanor. Published February 21, 2013
Biden speaks on gun violence in shadow of Sandy Hook school in Newtown, Conn.
Vice president Joseph R. Biden speaks on gun violence Thursday at conference being hosted just down the road of the December school shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn. Published February 21, 2013
‘Very active’ snowstorm in the Midwest leaves one dead
A wintery storm predicted to hit heartland states hard was moving slower than expected Thursday, but meteorologists warn not to be fooled. Published February 21, 2013
FBI averts Newtown-style shooting at Conn. community college
Federal agents arrested a Connecticut woman who claimed to have constructed napalm bombs and was threatening to carry out a mass shooting at a community college in New Haven, authorities said. Published February 21, 2013
Virginia DMV wages war on Iraq veteran’s vanity license plate
"ICUHAJI." That's the root of a legal battle between Iraq war veteran Sean Bujno and the commonwealth of Virginia. Published February 21, 2013
Obama mulls intervention in Supreme Court case on Calif. gay marriage ban
President Obama may formally interject the power of the White House into a Supreme Court case involving California's ban on same-sex marriage, with the filing of an amicus brief about Proposition 8. Published February 21, 2013
Oscar Pistorius’ lead investigator faces 7 attempted murder charges
The detective who testified against Oscar Pistorius and said the Olympian should not be granted bail now faces scrutiny himself — for an attempted murder charge stemming from a 2011 incident. Published February 21, 2013
