Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Al-Shabab terrorists in Kenya weed out non-Muslims at quarry, killing 36
Islamists with the al Qaeda-tied al-Shabab group raided a quarry in Kenya, sifted through the workers to find those who weren't Muslims and killed them. Published December 2, 2014
Ferguson protest: Hakeen Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, Al Green go ‘Hands up, don’t shoot’ on House floor
A handful of Democrats took to the House floor to protest the lack of an indictment in the shooting of an unarmed teen in Ferguson — raising their arms to their chest and displaying open palms in a "Hands up, don't shoot" gesture. Published December 2, 2014
Drudge Report, WND go dark amid FBI warning of Sony hack
The Drudge Report and the conservative news site WND.com were both down early Tuesday morning for at least two hours — a curious coincidence that came amid the FBI's warning of a widespread malicious software attack that began with a security breach at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Published December 2, 2014
NFL: Rams to face no punishment for ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ Ferguson protest
The NFL said Monday it will not fine or otherwise discipline the Rams players who struck a "hands up, don't shoot" stance as they entered the playing field Sunday -- a show of solidarity with Ferguson-area protesters that angered members of St. Louis Police Officers Association. Published December 1, 2014
North Korea slams U.S. as ‘tundra of human rights’
North Korea used the failure of a grand jury to indict a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer for fatally shooting a black teen as an opportunity to slam the United States as subpar on human rights. Published December 1, 2014
Elizabeth Lauten resigns, GOPer blasted Sasha, Malia
Elizabeth Lauten, the GOP staffer who faced widespread criticisms for posting on Facebook a blistering rebuke of the choice of dress of President Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia, said Monday she's resigning. Published December 1, 2014
‘Muhammad’ tops list of most popular boy names in Britain
The most common boy's name in the United Kingdom for 2014 is now Muhammad — and a couple of other names of Arabian descent are lighting up the girls' top 10 list, too. Published December 1, 2014
John Boehner gears up to shut GOP immigration dissenters down
House Speaker John Boehner has joined forces with key Republican leaders to shut down any GOP members who might want to strong-arm President Obama over immigration. Published December 1, 2014
Ferguson protesters cause rush hour mayhem in D.C., shut down 14th St. Bridge
Ferguson's a long way from Washington -- but that didn't matter to protesters who wound their way to the 14th St. Bridge, one of the heaviest traveled portions of roadway for commuters, and blocked off traffic with their bodies. Published December 1, 2014
David Brooks, columnist: Whites ‘have to go the extra yard’ to understand blacks
David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, said during a nationally televised interview on "Meet the Press" that whites need to bend over backwards to understand blacks when it comes to police and racism. Published December 1, 2014
British intelligence uncovers ‘Christmas spectacular’ terror plot to blow up 5 jets
British intelligence officials have uncovered a plot by terrorists to blow up five European passenger jets during the Christmas holiday, security analysts said. Published December 1, 2014
Pope Francis: Muslims say Koran ‘is a prophetic book of peace’
Pope Francis, in Rome after a three-day trip to Turkey, told reporters that Islam was a religion of peace and that those of different faiths shouldn't be "enraged" at the Muslim community as a whole when acts of terrorism are committed. Published December 1, 2014
Kirk Douglas obit mistakenly published by People — with ‘DO NOT PUB’ tag
Kirk Douglas, Hollywood hefty-weight and winner of an honorary Academy Award, got a sneak preview of his obituary when a recent People magazine post announced his death — only he's not dead. Published December 1, 2014
Girl Scouts overturn ban on Internet cookie sales
The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has given up its longstanding ban on selling its signature cookies online, and said OK to the "Digital Cookie" platform to help sell and ship around the country. Published December 1, 2014
Doug Schoen, pollster: Hillary Clinton is a long shot for president
Doug Schoen, who served as a pollster for former President Bill Clinton, said the election of Hillary Clinton to the White House in 2016 is hardly a given — a long shot, really. Published December 1, 2014
Rams’ Ferguson protest: St. Louis police slam sideline show as ‘offensive and inflammatory’
The St. Louis Police Officers Association sent out a scathing response to the Rams' sideline show in support of Ferguson protesters, saying in a written statement that the "Hands Up, Don't Shoot" pose adopted by some players only fanned the flames. Published December 1, 2014
George Clooney blasted by Christian Bale: ‘Stop whining’
George Clooney's complaints about paparazzi didn't go over well with his Hollywood compadre Christian Bale, who told a nationally read magazine that the newlywed ought to quit the crying — that it was "boring" and obnoxious. Published December 1, 2014
Al Sharpton on Ferguson: ‘We lost the round, but the fight ain’t over’
The Rev. Al Sharpton said the resignation of Darren Wilson — the police officer who fatally shot teen Michael Brown on Aug. 9 — hardly constitutes justice, and in an address to a St. Louis church, implored the congregants to stay the course and continue the protests. Published December 1, 2014
Islamic State-tied group in Egypt claims it killed U.S. worker
A group with ties to the Islamic State came forward and claimed responsibility for an earlier carjacking in Egypt that left an American oil worker dead. Published December 1, 2014
Oregon police dog ‘Cash’ fired for poor performance
A Belgian Malinois trained to be the ninth member of a Cannon Beach, Oregon, police force has been given the boot, evidently unfit for the field of law enforcement. Published November 28, 2014
