Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Military combat device finds second use as high-tech spoon for tremblers
Military technology designed to stabilize equipment for soldiers in the middle of combat has now been re-purposed for an entirely new set of clientele: Those who suffer uncontrollable tremors in their hands. Published May 19, 2014
‘Gobber’ goes gay in ‘How to Train Your Dragon 2’
The PG-rated animated feature "How to Train Your Dragon" has a new twist for the June sequel: One of the main supporting characters is coming out as gay. Published May 19, 2014
Jill Abramson: I’m keeping my New York Times ‘T’ tattoo
Fired New York Times editor Jill Abramson stood by her former employer during her commencement speech Monday at Wake Forest University, describing the newspaper as a career highlight. Published May 19, 2014
CIA, Boeing covering up missing Malaysian plane: Former PM
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 didn't crash, and the CIA and Boeing aircraft company could very well know where the missing plane is, the former Malaysian prime minister claimed. Published May 19, 2014
Dianne Feinstein touts Hillary Clinton as ‘foreign policy’ expert candidate
Not that Sen. Dianne Feinstein was issuing a formal endorsement, but she did say that if former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton did decide to seek the presidency, and she won, it would mean America would have a top foreign policy expert in the White House. Published May 19, 2014
Justice Department charges China with cyber-spying crimes on U.S. firms
The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against a handful of government authorities in China, alleging they've stolen U.S. trade secrets via cyber warfare. Published May 19, 2014
Mississippi senator tells church crowd: ‘Reclaim your country’
A Mississippi state senator, Chris McDaniel, hoping for a primary win against Sen. Thad Cochran told a church crowd in Wiggins that America's Christian base ought to reignite itself and take back the nation from the leftist influences that are driving away the Founding Father principles. Published May 19, 2014
Matt Drudge wipes his Twitter account clean of all posts — except one warning
Matt Drudge has cleaned his Twitter account of all tweets and posts — except for a single, solitary message that strikes a somewhat ominous tone. Published May 19, 2014
Mitt Romney defends Obama, calls for N-word-slinging police chief to resign
Mitt Romney said a New Hampshire police commissioner who admittedly used the N-word in reference to President Obama ought to resign and say he's sorry. Published May 19, 2014
9/11 museum shop gifts evoke outrage: ‘Pandora charm bracelets? Oh, my God!’
National September 11 Memorial & Museum goers had a common reaction to the items that were sold at the facility's gift shop, ranging from dog vests with a FDNY label to jewelry molded from the leaves of a pear tree that survived the disaster: Tactless. Published May 19, 2014
Oregonians on edge, awaiting judge’s rule on state ban on gay marriage
Oregon could very well be the next state that tosses a ban on gay marriage, as a U.S. District judge is supposed to hand down a ruling on a challenge to the law Monday afternoon. Published May 19, 2014
Pamela Anderson recalls gang-rape during high school: ‘I just wanted off this earth’
Former "Baywatch" beauty Pamela Anderson said she was gang-raped by seven boys in high school — including her then-boyfriend — and was also subjected to sexual molestation by a babysitter between the ages of 6 and 10. Published May 19, 2014
32 church children killed in bus fire tragedy in Colombia
A tragedy struck dozens of children on their way home from church when the bus they were riding caught fire, killing 32 of them. Published May 19, 2014
Operation American Spring falls flat: ‘This is very disappointing,’ Texan says
Operation American Spring, billed as a Friday morning multi-million patriot march on Washington, D.C., to oust leadership from the nation's capital -- from President Obama to House Speaker John Boeher -- has proven woefully below expectations. Published May 16, 2014
Japan to become first country to put billboard ad on moon
America may have put the first man on the moon, but Japan is going to be the first to send up the first advertising billboard — in the shape of a can. Published May 16, 2014
Sarah Palin’s ‘AR-15 makes a great gift’ tweet sends social media in tizzy
In case you're wondering, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has some gift-giving advice: Give them an AR-15. Published May 16, 2014
Rush Limbaugh: ‘Boil it down,’ and youth only like Hillary Clinton for her gender
Conservative talk show guru Rush Limbaugh said the main reason youthful voters seem to like former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is because she is a female. Published May 16, 2014
California school’s iPad giveaways to 18K kids crashes Internet in the area
A school in California has apparently given away so many free iPads — funded by bonds — that now neighboring districts are complaining of rampant Internet crashes. Published May 16, 2014
Agriculture Department puts in request to buy body armor
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has put in an acquisition request to buy body armor — specifically, "ballistic vests, compliant with NIJ 0101.06 for Level IIIA Ballistic Resistance of body armor," the solicitation stated. Published May 16, 2014
Johnny Depp steps into new role: Boston mobster, James ‘Whitey’ Bulger
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp — former Mad Hatter star of "Alice in Wonderland" and eccentric Capt. Jack Sparrow in "Pirates of the Caribbean" — has a new role: The balding "Black Mass" main character of Boston mobster James 'Whitey' Bulger. Published May 16, 2014
