Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Human microchipping on rise; researchers warn of ‘surveillance society’
Britain’s information guru predicted that within the next 10 years, humans will be treated like animals and outfitted with mandated microchips. Published January 22, 2014
WWII vet fights village seizure of private property for public market
A World War II veteran on Fire Island, N.Y., is fighting off a taxpayer-funded attempt by his local duly elected officials to take over his privately owned grocery story via eminent domain and build, in its place, a market that would be owned by the village. Published January 22, 2014
Rev. Jeremiah Wright slams tea party as ‘a 2.0 upgrade of a lynch party’
The Rev. Jeremiah Wright — known for his perceived anti-American rhetoric and ties to President Obama — has come out strong against the tea party, blasting them in a speech as akin to a lynch mob. Published January 22, 2014
Wendy Davis digs in heels: ‘Damn right, it’s a true story’
Wendy Davis, the Democratic contender for governor in Texas who made national headlines for donning pink running shoes and a urinary catheter to try to filibuster an abortion bill, is digging in her heels on her newest political flare-up that finds she exaggerated certain campaign claims. Published January 22, 2014
St. Louis woman says she’s being blackmailed for criticizing town hall
A St. Louis woman who spoke out strongly at recent local government meetings in Pevely said she's received a threatening note written with ransom-like text — cut-and-pasted blocks of printed words — advising that if she doesn't stop the talk, she'll be sorry. Published January 22, 2014
Chris Christie should drop RGA role, Ken Cuccinelli says
Ken Cuccinelli, former attorney general of Virginia and ex-gubernatorial candidate, said New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie ought to step down from his leading role with the Republican Governors Association, given his blossoming scandal over lane closures on the George Washington Bridge. Published January 22, 2014
Glenn Beck says he regrets ‘helping tear the country apart’
Top television and radio host Glenn Beck said in an interview with Megyn Kelly on Fox News that he regrets some of his time at the cable network, when he hosted his own show, and admitted that he ratcheted rhetoric that helped drive a political wedge in America. Published January 22, 2014
West Virginia company that poisoned water with chemicals gets $4M deal to stay open
The West Virginia company at the heart of a chemical spill that left 300,000 of residents without water for days — and an unsure future for the health of their families — has won a $4 million bankruptcy deal with a lender that will help it continue operations. Published January 22, 2014
Arizona fraternity suspended over racial tone of MLK party
A fraternity at Arizona State University was forced to suspend operations after members hosted a party on Martin Luther King Jr. Day that was deemed distasteful by some and outright racist by others. Published January 22, 2014
‘IV doctor’ makes house calls for hungover drinkers in New York
Forget that aspirin bottle and never mind the Bloody Mary. A new medical treatment for the drunk and hungover is taking New York by storm, and it’s called an IV drip, to be administered by a doctor who makes emergency house calls. Published January 22, 2014
Hackers delight: Worst password of the year goes to ‘123456’
The good news, for computer security experts: People are no longer using "password" as their top password for online files and site entry. The bad news: The new top password is equally unimaginative — "123456." Published January 22, 2014
N.Y. boy, 8, dies saving 6 from mobile home fire; 2 adults also perish
An 8-year-old boy died early Monday morning after saving six of his family members from a blazing mobile home, New York firefighters said Tuesday. Published January 22, 2014
Islamist killed in shootout amid Russian hunt for ‘black widows’
Police in the chaotic North Caucasus region of Russia killed a leading Islamist militant during a dramatic shootout, the latest in President Putin's attempt to stabilize the nation in the lead-up to the Sochi Olympic Games. Published January 22, 2014
Sen. Mike Lee to give tea party response to Obama’s State of the Union speech
Sen. Mike Lee will give the tea party response to President Obama’s State of the Union address, the Tea Party Express announced on Tuesday. Published January 21, 2014
‘Candy Crush’ smartphone game maker trademarks word ‘candy’
"Candy" may be a generic term used to describe everything from chocolate to lollipops, but when it comes to mobile gaming, it's a trademarked term — and now one company has legal ownership of it. Published January 21, 2014
Rep. Louie Gohmert drops health insurance: ‘Thank you very much, Obamacare’
Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert said he's had to drop his health care coverage because Obamacare has made it too expensive. Published January 21, 2014
Kremlin could have poisoned ex-KGB agent, coroner says
It’s the stuff of crime novels. But the family of a Russian spy who was poisoned to death after drinking tea with two ex-KGB agents in London say his death was government-ordered, and on Tuesday, a coroner asserted that accusation may very well be true. Published January 21, 2014
Ind. police chief seeking sheriff’s seat shoots self by accident: ‘I need to pay more attention’
This can’t be good for his campaign: A Connersville, Ind., police chief who’s running for sheriff of Fayette County was shopping at a local gun store when he shot himself in the leg by accident. Published January 21, 2014
Smith & Wesson unveils monster .460 caliber gun: The ‘Backpack Cannon’
Smith & Wesson has unveiled the monster of all monster handguns at the recent "Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show" in Las Vegas: A .460 caliber beast with a 3-inch barrel, high-visibility sights and a synthetic shock absorber on the handle — a likely necessary addition for so much firepower. Published January 21, 2014
The Rev. Robert Jeffress: Obama is laying the groundwork for anti-Christ
President Obama is laying the groundwork for the anti-Christ to slide into his biblically based role and seize worldly power, said one pastor during a sit-down interview on Fox News with Bill O'Reilly. Published January 21, 2014
