Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Pentagon mulls quiet transfer of Pvt. Manning for gender treatment
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has quietly given the Pentagon approval to transfer the former Pvt. Bradley Manning — now known as Pvt. Chelsea Manning — to a civilian prison facility to undergo treatment for his gender issues, sources said. Published May 14, 2014
Baltimore ABC station rammed by truck 7 times; man chanted ‘I am God’
A Baltimore-based ABC2 TV station was evacuated early Tuesday afternoon after a truck rammed into it — seven times. Published May 13, 2014
California moves to ban lobbyists from throwing home bashes for politicos
California lawmakers have pushed forward a bill to ban lobbyists from hosting big-time bashes for elected officials and politicos at their homes under the guise of fundraising. Published May 13, 2014
Jon Stewart lashes at Rush Limbaugh with expletive-laced hashtag on Twitter
Comedy Central's Jon Stewart launched his own hashtag handle to slam the conservative icon Rush Limbaugh: "#F" then the phrase "YouRush." Published May 13, 2014
Santa Maria wreckage found off Haiti coast, researcher says
A sunken ship off the coast of Haiti is the long-lost wreckage of the Santa Maria, one of Christopher Columbus' ships, one underwater explorer insisted. Published May 13, 2014
TV dramas ‘24’ and ‘Homeland’ blamed for British citizens’ nod to torture
Roughly a third of British citizens say that what's good enough for Jack Bauer — the fictional hardcore intel character who roots out terrorism on the televised "24" series — is good enough for them and that includes torture. Published May 13, 2014
Gun shop pitch: ‘I like my guns like Obama likes his voters’ — undocumented
"Undocumented." That's the punch line of a sign that hangs outside a Katy, Texas, gun shop called Tactical Firearms. And the lead-up line, Mediaite reported: "I like my guns like Obama likes his voters." Published May 13, 2014
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie under the gun over ammo bill, as White House beckons
N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will face a difficult decision in the coming days over an ammunition restriction bill that's nearly found its way to his desk — and the pressure from the Second Amendment activists and the gun-control crackdown crowd could very well hang the fate of his White House aspirations. Published May 13, 2014
FDA approves bionic arm inspired by ‘Star Wars’ technology
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new prosthetic that's controlled by brainwave signals — the dubbed DEKA arm with "Star Wars" movie-like technology that enables the user to perform even the most delicate of tasks. Published May 13, 2014
Donald Sterling on Magic Johnson: He’s done nothing but get AIDS
Donald Sterling, the embattled Los Angeles Clippers owner who's making media waves because of racial comments about blacks, has put his foot in his mouth once again, dismissing basketball legend Magic Johnson's contributions to the game and to society as little more than contracting AIDS. Published May 13, 2014
‘Son of Sam’ serial killer David Berkowitz says he’s found Jesus
David Berkowitz, a.k.a. the "Son of Sam" serial killer, has been skipping his parole hearings because he's already been freed in spirit by Jesus, his attorney said. Published May 13, 2014
Catholics can declare victory in holy war over satanists at Harvard
The satanists have left the room, it seems. A black mass planned by a group of satanists for Harvard University drew enough outrage and condemnation — reaching even the critical ears of the Catholic Church — that the event was moved to an off-campus location. Published May 13, 2014
U.S. sends spy planes to search for abducted Nigerian girls
The United States has sent out piloted spy planes to help find the 276 Nigerian girls abducted by terrorists with Boko Haram. Published May 13, 2014
N.H. police officer fatally shot during domestic call, then home explodes
A New Hampshire police officer responding to a domestic disturbance call at one Brentwood home was shot and killed — and then a massive explosion wrecked the residence. Published May 13, 2014
Karl Rove: Hillary Clinton may have brain damage from 2012 fall
GOP strategist Karl Rove said at a recent conference that Republicans should keep pressing for answers about Benghazi — and that former Secretary of State and likely 2016 presidential contender Hillary Clinton could very well have brain damage. Published May 13, 2014
Rep. John Conyers is 400 signatures short for re-election ballot
Rep. John Conyers Jr., Michigan Democrat, has fallen short of obtaining the necessary amount of signatures to run for re-election. Published May 12, 2014
Vladimir Putin scores 6 goals, 5 assists in hockey game
Move over Alex Ovechkin, Russian boss Vladimir Putin is the new hockey hotshot: He scored six goals and dished five assists in a recent game featuring ex-NHL stars. Published May 12, 2014
Miami Dolphins’ player Don Jones ordered to ‘educational training’ for anti-gay tweet
The Miami Dolphins fined safety Don Jones for tweeting a negative comment about openly gay draft pick Michael Sam — and then ordered him to "educational training" to learn sensitivity. Published May 12, 2014
Marco Rubio on presidency: ‘I do’ think I’m qualified
Sen. Marco Rubio was pretty blunt on his ability to serve as the nation's president, saying in unequivocal terms that in terms of skill and experience, he's ready. Published May 12, 2014
Joe Biden potshots Bill Clinton in ‘Elizabeth Warren-type speech’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden took a quick potshot at former President Bill Clinton during a closed-door speech in South Carolina, saying the decline of the middle class actually started under his watch and not under former President George W. Bush's. Published May 12, 2014
