Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Assisted suicide bills gain traction in 6 states
At least six states are considering bills to legalize physician-assisted suicide, a reflection of a growing national shift in attitude toward a procedure that was once regarded more in terms of killing, than compassion. Published February 8, 2013
Colorado Democrats bring on the anti-gun bills
House Democrats in Colorado made good on vows to tighten gun laws in the state, and on Thursday introduced a package of bills that would do everything from banning high-capacity ammunition magazines to mandating background checks on all gun sales. Published February 8, 2013
Dozens of Iraqis killed, wounded in car bombs in Shiite markets
More than 30 were killed and dozens injured in four separate car bombs that rocked two Shiite-dominated markets in Iraq on Friday. Published February 8, 2013
Suspected witch bound, tortured, burned alive in Papua New Guinea
A mob stripped, bound, tortured then burned to death a woman accused of witchcraft in Papua New Guinea, as hundreds of witnesses — including children — watched and took photographs. Published February 8, 2013
Rep. Steve King fends off Karl Rove attack with plea to the people
Rep. Steve King, a Tea Party favorite from Iowa, is taking a political challenge from Karl Rove's American Crossroads directly to the people: Donate directly to me, he said. Published February 7, 2013
U.N. mulls peacekeeping mission to Mali
The United Nations is seriously considering sending peacekeepers to Mail, according to one official with the global body. Published February 7, 2013
Jon Stewart: Comedian mocks drone hypocrisy of Dems, Obama
Comedy commentator and Daily Show host Jon Stewart has come down hard on the White House's recent refusal to deal with questions from media and Congress regarding the administration's policy on killing Americans with drones. Published February 7, 2013
Afghans spend $3.9 billion on bribes in 2012
The cost of doing business in Afghanistan soared in 2012, as fully half of all the nation's adult-aged residents were forced to bribe public officials in order to obtain services, according to the United Nations. Published February 7, 2013
Qatar budget surplus soars under gas, oil sales
Gas and oil have been good to Qatar. In one year's time, the nation's budget surplus doubled to $26 billion from oil and gas imports, according to figures released Thursday by the Qatar Central Bank. Published February 7, 2013
Christie dismisses doctor as ‘hack’ who lusts for media
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie responded angrily to a former White House physician who claimed on national television earlier this week that his health could not handle the rigors of being president. Published February 7, 2013
Calif. police accidentally shoot 2 in manhunt for suspected cop killer
Police in Los Angeles have made a huge mistake: While scouring for a former police officer who went into hiding after allegedly killing three, police have themselves shot two women completely by accident. Published February 7, 2013
Carney clarifies: Obama won’t broker peace deal in Israel
The White House took care on Wednesday to clarify that President Obama's upcoming trip to Israel — a first for the second-term president — is not intended as a stepping stone to broker peace talks with the Palestinian Authority. Published February 7, 2013
Fashion police rip into Netanyahu’s wife
Who would have thought? Fashion police live in Israel, too, it seems. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife, Sara, has taken some serious hits from the political gossip crowd who hated her choice of dress for the 19th Knesset's swearing-in ceremony earlier this week. Published February 7, 2013
U.S. kicks off allied fighter jet training over Pacific
Fighter jets from the United States, Australia and Japan are currently flying over western Pacific skies, as military drills — called Cope North — aimed at bolstering an allied force kicked off Thursday. Published February 7, 2013
Brown University insurance covers sex changes for students
Looking for a free sex change operation? Enroll at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Come August, the school will offer coverage in its student health care plan for the procedure, according to The Daily Caller. Published February 7, 2013
Military salaries to plummet under Panetta budget plan
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta's plan to address budget cuts and fiscal uncertainties may bring about pay cuts to military members. Published February 7, 2013
Labor unions turn to marijuana industry to bolster flagging membership
Unions, facing shrinking membership rolls, legislative limits to collective bargaining agreements and national backlash over rising pension costs, have found an emerging business to tap: Marijuana. Published February 7, 2013
House Democrats fire away with 15 new gun-ban proposals
House Democrats are bringing their own gun-control plan to the table and are due to unveil on Thursday 15 separate proposals — including a copycat of President Obama's wish to outright ban assault weapons, according to various media. Published February 7, 2013
‘Obamacare’ rule could hike grocer costs by $1 billion
New Food and Drug Administration rules to be imposed under 'Obamacare' could lead to higher food prices, according to grocery store executives who are casting wary eyes on the looming mandate. Published February 7, 2013
Putin fires top Olympics official for construction delays
Russia President Vladimir Putin on Thursday sacked his top Olympics Committee official because of construction delays of the ski-jumping complex. Published February 7, 2013
