Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Bill O’Reilly to amnesty activist Jose Antonio Vargas: ‘You don’t have an entitlement to be here’
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly told Jose Antonio Vargas — an illegal immigrant who boldly went public with his status a few years ago and turned to activism to achieve amnesty for others — that he didn't have "an entitlement" to be in the United States. Published November 21, 2014
Myron May, FSU shooter, sent 8 packages to 8 friends — who await mail on edge
Myron May, the Florida State University gunman who shot and injured three before police turned their weapons on him and killed him, sent packages to eight of his acquaintances in the lead-up to Thursday's shooting — and now authorities are saying to take care. Published November 21, 2014
Greg Abbott, Texas governor-elect, on immigration: I’m suing
Texas Gov.-elect Greg Abbott didn't mince words while reacting to President Obama's executive action that grants amnesty to roughly 5 million illegals, saying simply in a tweeted message: I'm going to sue. Published November 21, 2014
Ferguson’s Darren Wilson in talks to turn in his police badge
Darren Wilson, the officer at the heart of the ongoing stand-off between police and protesters in Ferguson — and the focus of a grand jury investigation into his fatal shooting of teenager Michael Brown — is in talks with the city to resign. Published November 21, 2014
Massachusetts fifth-grader suspended for finger-point gun
A 10-year-old boy in Massachusetts was suspended from school for two days for forming his fingers in the shape of a gun and making laser sounds — an act deemed threatening by the assistant principal. Published November 20, 2014
Graco recalls 5M strollers over infant fingertip amputations
Graco baby product manufacturer recalled almost 5 million of its strollers on Thursday following 11 complaints that infant riders suffered finger injuries from the fold-lock hinges — including six that said the babies' fingertips were amputated. Published November 20, 2014
Florida State Univ. gunman identified as Myron May, an alumnus and attorney; 3 wounded
The man responsible for opening fire early Thursday at Florida State University — who was then shot and killed by police — has been identified as an alumnus and attorney, a law enforcement agent said. Published November 20, 2014
Democrats turn on Obama: Get ‘in the mix’ and fix our party
Key Democrats frustrated by Election Day losses say President Obama better get in gear and get the party back in shape — that the base needs his leadership. Published November 20, 2014
Queen Rania of Jordan: Islamic State dragging Arab world ‘back to the Dark Ages’
Queen Rania of Jordan sent a scathing message about the Islamic State during an address to the Abu Dhabi Media Summit in the United Arab Emirates, saying the terror group was trying to "hijack" the Arab world. Published November 20, 2014
U.S. selling spy gear, technology to despotic nations: report
U.S. and Israeli companies are selling top-of-the-line surveillance technology and devices to some of the world's most repressive regimes, a British watchdog group accused. Published November 20, 2014
Marc Roberts of Utah says to shutter water supply to NSA’s data center
State Rep. Marc Roberts of Utah said water authorities ought to shut off the lines that feed the National Security Agency's massive data center located just outside Salt Lake City as a means of curtailing the government's spy activities on innocent Americans. Published November 20, 2014
Al Sharpton on $4.5M tax debt report: ‘I ain’t going nowhere’
The Rev. Al Sharpton came out swinging against a critical New York Times story that found he owed about $4.5 million in taxes, saying the report was politically motivated and that no matter what, he wasn't going anywhere. Published November 20, 2014
Rick Perry says Texas mulling suit against Obama for immigration
Texas Gov. Rick Perry said his state is mulling a lawsuit against President Obama over planned executive actions to grant amnesty to 5 million or so illegals. Published November 20, 2014
Bill Clinton backs Obama on immigration: He’s on ‘firm legal ground’
Former President Bill Clinton has issued a statement of strong support for President Obama's planned executive action on immigration — a somewhat curious stance, given the so-called bad blood that's divided the two first families for years. Published November 20, 2014
Rush Limbaugh: Obama the ‘emperor … knows he’s violating the Constitution’
Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh said on a recent broadcast that not only does President Obama think he's an emperor, rather than a duly elected president, but he revels in that identity. Published November 20, 2014
Arizona sues General Motors for $3B over recalls
Arizona's attorney general kicked off a lawsuit against General Motors, saying the auto manufacturer is guilty of defrauding buyers out of $3 billion or so for its many product recalls. Published November 20, 2014
Jonathan Gruber, Obamacare architect, fired as Vermont adviser
Jonathan Gruber — the Obamacare architect who's been outed by video crediting the "stupidity" of the American voter for the health care package's passage — is now out of a job. Published November 20, 2014
John Kasich: I’m not a RINO — I just care about people
Ohio's Republican Gov. John Kasich said in a Fox News televised appearance that he's not a Republican In Name Only, as many charge — rather, he simply cares about people and combines his politics with his religious beliefs. Published November 20, 2014
Ferguson grand jury heads to final session, as community tenses
The grand jury hearing evidence about Officer Darren Wilson is poised to meet for what many believe is its final session — as tension and worry build that the decision will generate violence in and around the Ferguson community. Published November 20, 2014
Lou Ferrigno’s wife, Carla: Bill Cosby tried to sexually assault me
Carla Ferrigno, the wife of Lou Ferrigno — who played "The Incredible Hulk" on TV — said Bill Cosby tried to sexually assault her at a party when she was in her teen years. And her claim comes on the heels of one from another woman, Therese Serignese, who said the now-beleaguered actor once gave her pills and raped her. Published November 20, 2014