Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Fired Russian Facebook CEO says site has fallen in the hands of pro-Putin supporters
The just-fired founder of the Russian version of Facebook said pro-Putin forces had seized control of his site and that going forward, postings would pretty much need the official government stamp of approval. Published April 22, 2014
EPA’s Gina McCarthy: Climate change ‘biggest public health challenge we face’
Gina McCarthy, the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, called climate change the biggest health issue facing the United States and that states and the private sector need to step up and take speedier steps to develop alternative energy sources. Published April 22, 2014
Karl Rove stings Obama on Keystone pipeline: ‘Stupid move’
Republican political strategist Karl Rove didn't pull punches while responding to President Obama's failure to approve the Keystone XL pipeline, calling it a "stupid move" firmly entrenched in politics and aimed fully at appeasing the environmentalists. Published April 22, 2014
Peoria mayor under fire for raiding home of mock Twitter user
The mayor of Peoria, Ill., is facing a First Amendment-fueled backlash for reportedly ordering a raid of the home of a Twitter user who set up a mock account accusing the mayor of drug use and cavorting with prostitutes. Published April 22, 2014
Lawmakers rally to keep beer prices down, oppose FDA rule
Lawmakers under the lead of Sen. Chuck Schumer are petitioning the Food and Drug Administration to drop a proposed standard for food safety that could lead to price hikes on beer. Published April 22, 2014
‘Boston Strong’ history: An Ohio man first tweeted the phrase
"Trivial Pursuit" fans can add this to their list of facts to know and love: The first person to tweet out the phrase "Boston Strong" didn't actually hail from Boston or even Massachusetts. Published April 22, 2014
Bryan Singer’s sex abuse accuser names 3 more Hollywood bigwigs
Michael Egan III, the Nevada actor who named famous "X-Men" director Bryan Singer of molesting him when he was a teen, has now stepped forward and accused three other Hollywood bigwigs of preying on him years ago, too. Published April 22, 2014
Pat Buchanan sums up Nevada ranch standoff: Sending ‘Seventh Cavalry to collect a bill’
Conservative commentator Pat Buchanan summed up the armed federal standoff between agents with the Bureau of Land Management and cattle rancher Cliven Bundy, his family and his supporters: It was all over an unpaid bill. Published April 22, 2014
Joe Biden vows to Ukraine: ‘We want to be your partner and friend’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden said to Ukrainian political officials on Tuesday that the United States has their back when it comes to defending themselves against "humiliating threats" from Russian aggressors. Published April 22, 2014
Boston Bruins’ guest fan for Easter game: ‘Jesus in the house’
The special guest at Easter Sunday's matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Detroit Red Wings was none other than Jesus Christ — or at least a man dressed as the Christian savior. Published April 22, 2014
Michelle Obama: Obama family Sundays are more for napping than church
First lady Michelle Obama told "LIVE with Kelly and Michael" co-hosts Michael Strahan and Kelly Ripa that Sundays for the first family have become more about napping, downtime and family time than about church or godly worship. Published April 22, 2014
South Korea says North Korea’s nuclear site has gone active
South Korean authorities said Tuesday that its neighbors to the north have stepped up activity at its primary nuclear testing site and could be preparing to conduct a fourth underground test. Published April 22, 2014
Oscar Pistorius took acting lessons in lead-up to teary trial: report
Oscar Pistorius, on trial for the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend, model Reeva Steenkamp, reportedly took acting lessons before he took the stand and gave teary-eyed testimony aimed at proving he acted in self-defense, rather than in murderous rage. Published April 21, 2014
Atheists sue N.J. school over ‘under God’ in Pledge of Allegiance
Atheists have filed a lawsuit on behalf of New Jersey parents who decry the fact that their child is subjected to hearing the words "under God" during daily recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States. Published April 21, 2014
Sharyl Attkisson: Media Matters ‘clearly targeted me’
Former CBS newswoman Sharyl Attkisson, who recently parted ways with her broadcast bureau and began outing the former employer over bias about "Fast & Furious" reports, now says she was targeted by the leftist group Media Matters. Published April 21, 2014
Democrat Rep. Stephen Lynch on Obamacare: ‘We will lose seats’ this November
President Obama may crow that Democrats ought not to run from Obamacare during the lead-up to the 2014 elections — but rank-and-file Dems aren't so confident and filled with bravado. Published April 21, 2014
Tea Party Express head steps down to aid Mitch McConnell challenger
Amy Kremer, chairwoman of Tea Party Express, has stepped away from her post in order to help the Republican candidate who's challenging Sen. Mitch McConnell for his Kentucky seat. Published April 21, 2014
Boy Scout, 12, killed by rolling tree during troop outing at Washington park
A 12-year-old Boy Scout was killed during a troop outing over the weekend, when he was crushed by a felled tree while he and his friends tried to roll it into a lake at Olympic National Forest in Washington. Published April 21, 2014
Joe Biden heads to Ukraine — his 2009 hot spot for ‘most beautiful women’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden is set to touch down in Kiev on Monday to discuss the turbulent situation with Russia — but if his past remarks still hold water, he will hardly consider the diplomatic outreach a hardship tour. Published April 21, 2014
Kraft recalls 96K pounds of Oscar Mayer hot dogs over cheese error
Kraft Foods Inc. has recalled 96,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer hot dogs because some of them may have cheese inside, even though they're billed as the classic wiener — cheese-free — on the package. Published April 21, 2014
