Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Ukraine mobilizes: ‘This is a red alert’ of war
Ukrainian interim Prime Minister Arsenly Yatsenyuk issued a blunt assessment of Russia's military force invasion and subsequent blockage of military bases: This is war. Published March 3, 2014
Navy pilot killed during flight training in Nevada
The U.S. Navy said Monday one of its pilots was killed during a training flight in Western Nevada. Published March 3, 2014
Oscar Pistorius pleads not guilty as murder trial opens
Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympian gold medalist dubbed the Blade Runner, pleaded not guilty Monday during the opening phase of his murder trial. Published March 3, 2014
Obama’s half-brother: Barack acted ‘too black’ during youth
When Kenyan-born Mark Obama Ndesandjo first met his half-brother, Barack Obama, one of his initial impressions was that the man who would go on to become president of the United States was just "too black," he said, in an interview with Newsmax. Published February 28, 2014
California parents astonished at superintendent’s salary: $663K
Parents of students in one California school district were astounded and outraged after learning the base salary of their district superintendent — $663,000 in 2013. Published February 28, 2014
Democrat slammed for stereotyping immigrants as maids
Democrat Alex Sink, who's seeking a congressional seat from Florida, made a political misstep this week when she publicly wondered about the fate of chambermaid positions if immigration reform doesn't quickly pass. Published February 28, 2014
Iowa’s Steve King: GOP needs more ‘obstructionists’
Rep. Steve King, Iowa Republican, said the GOP is floundering with constituents because they refuse to stand strong — not because they refuse to compromise more. Published February 28, 2014
Yahoo webcam users beware: Brit intel may have your naked pics
The British agency that heads up the country's government surveillance has captured still images from hundreds of Yahoo webcam chats from between 2008 and 2010 — some of which included the images of naked users. Published February 28, 2014
Israel retrofits passenger planes with anti-missile defense lasers
Israel has begun installing anti-missile defense systems with laser-firing capabilities on its passenger planes, defense ministers said. Published February 28, 2014
Obama, Biden don dress shirt, tie for ‘Let’s Move’ jog through White House
Just as the first lady promised, President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden showed off their "Let's Move" moves on Friday, hitting the hallways of the White House wearing shirts, ties and dress pants for a quick run. Published February 28, 2014
Ted Cruz vows to ‘repeal every single word of Obamacare’
Texas tough-talking Sen. Ted Cruz made a blanket promise to attendees of a five-year anniversary celebration for the founding of the tea party: We will succeed in repealing Obamacare. Published February 28, 2014
PETA demands inquiry as SeaWorld dolphin bites girl, 9
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has demanded that the Department of Agriculture investigate SeaWorld in San Antonio after a little girl, 9, was bitten by a dolphin she was allowed to pat. Published February 28, 2014
First lady Michelle Obama to hit TV sitcom screen in ‘Let’s Move’ push
First lady Michelle Obama is set to make an appearance on the comedy half-hour "Parks and Recreation" show — yet one more way for the "Let's Move" healthy-eating initiative to wind into the public consciousness of mainstream America. Published February 28, 2014
Taco stand cook saves boy, 4, from would-be kidnapper
A quick-thinking, fast-acting taco cook working a local restaurant in California is being hailed as a hero for chasing down a would-be kidnapper and rescuing a 4-year-old boy from his grasp. Published February 28, 2014
Idaho parents banned from cheering at children’s basketball games
Parents at one Idaho high school were told if they don't quit cheering for their child basketball players, they'd be sent to the penalty box for a minute. Published February 28, 2014
Joe Biden reveals Obama freeze-out over gay gaffe
Vice President Joseph R. Biden admitted that President Obama and other White House staffers practically froze him out of all internal discussions and wiped their hands clean of him after he made a political gaffe about gay marriage. Published February 28, 2014
TSA agent puzzled by D.C. ID: ‘Do you have a U.S.’ ID?
A Transportation Security Administration worker threw a traveler for a loop after scrutinizing her valid driver's license from Washington, D.C., and then asking her: Do you have something from the United States? Published February 28, 2014
Russian gunmen take up spots at main Crimea airport
Russians armed with guns and wearing military uniforms stormed into Crimea's main airport and took up positions on Friday, at the same time reports surfaced that Russia's naval forces took control of a second airport in Sevastopol. Published February 28, 2014
Joe Biden puts Democrats on notice: Don’t ‘apologize for a single thing’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden sent a clear message to fellow Democrats on Thursday about upcoming elections and campaigns: Whatever you do, don't apologize. Published February 27, 2014
Happy birthday, tea party: Movement turns 5 years old
Five years ago today, tea party protesters rose up and took to the streets in more than 30 cities around the nation — and in remembrance, the grassroots is kicking off a big birthday bash in downtown Washington, D.C. Published February 27, 2014
