Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Justice Clarence Thomas: ‘Northern liberal elites’ worse than segregated South
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who was born and raised in Georgia at a time of high racial tension, said race relations are worse now than decades ago — and that he actually experienced more grief from elitists in the supposed anti-slavery North than in the South. Published February 12, 2014
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio accused of favoritism after springing buddy from jail
Coincidence? New York City's newly seated mayor, Bill de Blasio, made a telephone call to the police department to ask how his freshly arrested friend, Bishop Orlando Findlayter, was doing. A few hours later, Mr. Findlayter walked free. Published February 12, 2014
Thousands flock to see Virgin Mary statue in Israel that ‘weeps’ oil
Hundreds of faithful and curious have flocked to a tiny town in the northern district of Israel to see a statue of the Virgin Mary that its owners claim "weeps" oil. Published February 12, 2014
Sonora, Mexico, bans 61 babies’ names, including Facebook, Circumcision
Sonora, Mexico, authorities have a message to parents of newborns: Quit naming your babies dumb names like Facebook and Circumcision. Published February 12, 2014
Pakistani porn theater bombing leaves dozens dead, injured
At least 10 were killed and 16 injured after three grenades were thrown inside a theater in Pakistan that has a reputation for showing pornographic movies, authorities said. Published February 12, 2014
U.S. sets conditions for lawyers to interview 9/11 mastermind
Lawyers for the son-in-law of Osama bin Laden say the United States has finally granted access to interview the brain behind the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, at Guantanamo Bay. But the strings that are attached may in effect moot that permission, the attorneys complained. Published February 12, 2014
Crocodiles can climb trees — and they’re good at it, researchers say
Crocodiles, it seems, can actually climb trees. Moreover, they're pretty good at it. Wired reported that some crocs have been seen in trees, 32 feet above the ground. Published February 12, 2014
Louis Farrakhan challenges ‘lovers of Jesus’ to ‘a showdown’
Fiery Louis Farrakhan of Nation of Islam fame said during his weekly video sermon that white people have a history of stirring up trouble, and that Allah has chosen blacks "to give life" and sit at the "top of civilization." Published February 12, 2014
Rep. James Lankford brings up Obamacare opt-out bill
Rep. James Lankford, who represents Oklahoma, brought forth a bill to give states an opt-out power on Obamacare, called the Health Care Compact. Published February 12, 2014
San Diego votes in Republican to replace disgraced ex-Mayor Filner
San Diego voters chose Republican Kevin Faulconer over Democrat David Alvarez to replace disgraced former Mayor Bob Filner. Published February 12, 2014
Fans win ‘emotional damage’ award against Jackson doctor
Fans of Michael Jackson's music won damages in a French court of one euro each, or about $1.37, after the judge ruled Tuesday they suffered "emotional damage." Published February 11, 2014
Valentine’s Day goes politically correct at N.J. school: ‘Avoid hurt feelings’
A New Jersey school with an eye toward childhood self-esteem laid down the law for Valentine’s Day treats and cards in the classroom, sending home an alert to parents: Don’t send in anything unless it’s for everyone, equally. Published February 11, 2014
Nude worship: Va. church offers Sunday services, clothing optional
Members of a small church in southeast Virginia get dressed for worship each week, enter the facility — then strip to their skivvies, or even less. Published February 11, 2014
Al Qaeda group issues bills with images of bin Laden, WTC towers
A group tied to al Qadea in Iraq's Anbar province has started issuing paper bills with the images of Osama bin Laden and of the World Trade Center towers. Published February 11, 2014
Airport security confiscates ‘Toy Story’ Woody’s mini-toy gun
A world traveler who says he carries his son’s Toy Story “Woody” cowboy figure with him everywhere he goes sent out a bemused social media commentary about his stop at Heathrow Airport, where he said security agents went a little overboard with their searches. Published February 11, 2014
Sen. Marco Rubio mum on marijuana use: ‘It’s irrelevant’
Sen. Marco Rubio declined to answer a question about his past experiences with marijuana, calling the issue "irrelevant." Published February 11, 2014
Sean Hannity puts N.Y. home for sale, as talk flies he’s leaving the state
Conservative radio host Sean Hannity has seemingly moved closer to making good on his threat to exit New York in the face of insulting comments from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and he's put his home up for sale for $3.6 million. Published February 11, 2014
Iran erupts as thousands rally to mark Islamic revolution
Tehran’s streets filled on Tuesday with hundreds of thousands of Iranians who were rallying in recognition of the 35th anniversary of their Islamic revolution, but who also cheered the recent relaxation of sanctions forged with the international community. Published February 11, 2014
Julia Roberts’ half-sister, Nancy Motes, found dead in tub
Nancy Motes, 37, the half-sister of Hollywood actors Julia and Eric Roberts, was found dead inside a bathtub at the Los Angeles house where she had been pet-sitting, the seeming victim of a drug overdose. Published February 11, 2014
Illinois turns to satirists at The Onion to sell Obamacare
Illinois is partnering with the well-known satire site, The Onion, to use comedy to let the insured know about Obamacare enrollment and bolster participation. Published February 11, 2014
