Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
China spends for 17 new warships as U.S. cuts back military
President Obama and Democrats in Congress may be scaling back spending on the U.S. military — but China is not. Published April 24, 2014
FDA proposes ban on e-cigarette sales to minors
The Food and Drug Administration is issuing a proposal on Thursday to ban the sales of electronic cigarettes to minors, a move that market watchers say could dramatically impact the industry's pocketbook. Published April 24, 2014
Wyoming gas plant explosion sends entire town fleeing
A gas explosion at a processing plant in southwesters Wyoming sent an entire town into evacuation mode and on Thursday, emergency responders were will waiting for the fire to burn itself out. Published April 24, 2014
Aborted fetuses from British Columbia incinerated in Oregon plant to make electricity
The British Columbia Health Ministry recently admitted that tissues from aborted fetuses are part of the "biomedical waste" that it regularly sends to an American plant that turns the waste into electricity for Oregon-area residents Published April 24, 2014
3 Americans dead in shooting at Kabul hospital by Afghan guard
Three Americans who worked in a Christian hospital located in Kabul were killed Thursday after an Afghan security official opened fire. Published April 24, 2014
Pfc. Bradley Manning is now Pfc. Chelsea Manning: Court says so
It's official: Pfc. Bradley Edward Manning is now Pfc. Chelsea Elizabeth Manning. Published April 23, 2014
Bill Clinton to endorse Charlie Rangel for re-election
Former President Bill Clinton is set to back Rep. Charlie Rangel, who's seeking a record-setting 23rd term in Congress. And the endorsement couldn't come at a better time: The Harlem district representative has fallen out favor with several notable politicos. Published April 23, 2014
Ex-Army Ranger petitions to keep tan beret off certain soldiers’ heads
More than 2,500 have signed on to a petition that calls for only those in the 75th Ranger Regiment to don the tan beret — and nobody else. Published April 23, 2014
Donald Trump jabs Obama walk: ‘So inelegant and so unpresidential’
Business billionaire Donald Trump made a harsh assessment of President Obama's exit walk down the stairs of Air Force One, describing the leader of the free world on Twitter as an embarrassment, and suggesting he tone down the bob and hop. Published April 23, 2014
Obama entourage in Japan samples $300-per-plate sushi from elite chef
President Obama, in Japan to reassure authorities that the U.S. has the country's back in its long-running Sea Island dispute with China, made a speedy beeline for a three-star restaurant for some fancy dining on estimated $300-a-plate sushi fare. Published April 23, 2014
Atheists win prayer battle against California city council
Atheists who complained about pre-meeting prayers conducted by members of the Pismo Beach City Council in California can now claim a win. Published April 23, 2014
Texas is next! AG warns BLM wants 90,000 acres after Bundy ranch standoff
The attorney general of Texas has a stark warning for state residents, on the heels of the federal government's armed standoff at the Cliven Bundy cattle ranch: The BLM may be headed to our neck of the woods next, with intent to take over 90,000 acres of prime Red River property. Published April 23, 2014
Texas A&M kicks off FAA-backed drone tests for business ventures
Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi has become drone central of sorts, kicking into high gear an experimental program approved by the Federal Aviation Administration to see how unmanned craft might best be adopted by the business sector. Published April 23, 2014
Bad loser: ‘Call of Duty’ gamer calls in SWAT team on teen who won
A gamer who lost an online battle of "Call of Duty" took out his frustration to the extreme, calling in a hoax threat that ultimately sent an army of ground police, helicopter cops and emergency response vehicles to the home of the game winner. Published April 23, 2014
Beer-flavored lollipops make debut: ‘An All-American slam-dunk’
Beer drinkers formerly constrained to choosing to satisfy their tastebuds by bottle, can, tap or keg now have a new option: The lollipop. Published April 23, 2014
Gabby Giffords’ gun control push gets high-profile speaker: Bill Clinton
Gabby Giffords, the former lawmaker who was shot and then started a nationwide legislative campaign to crack down on Second Amendment freedoms, has a new gun control fundraising friend: Bill Clinton. Published April 23, 2014
Tony Blair to warn West: Take sides against radical Islam
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is expected to issue a stark warning to the United States on Wednesday to choose sides and draw lines in the fight against radical Islam, the Guardian reported, citing an advance copy of his speech. Published April 23, 2014
Pfc. Bradley Manning’s name change to Chelsea heads to court
Pfc. Bradley Manning — the former Army intelligence analyst who decided as he was headed to prison for leaking government information to WikiLeaks that he wanted to be a she — heads to court Wednesday to try for a name change to Chelsea. Published April 23, 2014
NYPD’s attempt at positive Twitter outreach campaign proves to be an epic fail
The New York Police Department tried a positive outreach campaign on Twitter, asking city residents to tweet photographs of themselves or other citizens with officers. Talk about an epic fail. Published April 23, 2014
Forget the Porsche — it’s the guy with the Prius that attracts the ladies, poll shows
A study from Harris polling agency for the dating site AnastasiaDate found that the Porsche and other sports cars of its ilk have really fallen out of favor with ladies, who see such in-your-face speedsters as signs of drivers' arrogance. Published April 22, 2014