Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Colorado cop cars hit by driver they say was high on marijuana
In a state where recreational marijuana smoking was just ruled legal, a 23-year-old man was reportedly high on the drug when he crashed his car into two Colorado trooper vehicles. Published January 13, 2014
Pope Francis to baptismal moms at Sistine Chapel: Go ahead and breastfeed babies
Pope Francis — already perceived as the pontiff of the plain masses for his humble reach-out to the poverty-stricken and his physical embrace of the afflicted and obviously ailed — has now sent a new shockwave with another image buster, telling moms during a baptism: Go ahead and breastfeed. Published January 13, 2014
No men allowed: ASU’s new president banned from bringing dates home
The newest president of Alabama State University has just signed a contract for a $300,000 annual salary – if in return, she promises not to bring home any men to stay or live with her on campus. Published January 13, 2014
Philly Eagles player’s home hit for nearly $400K cash, items
Around the same time the Philadelphia Eagles were losing to the New Orleans Saints, a burglar was hitting the home of Philly's DeSean Jackson, taking tens of thousands of dollars in cash and jewels along with a couple of handguns. Published January 13, 2014
Robert Gates: Obama emotionless on military, except for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy
About the only time President Obama showed any emotion for the U.S. military was when the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy giving gays more freedom to serve was raised, said former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, in his new book, "Duty: Memoirs of a Secretary of War." Published January 13, 2014
Hillary Clinton’s political hit list of top betrayers includes Kerry, Kennedy
Aides for Hillary Clinton who worked her 2008 presidential campaign kept tight watch on her friends and foes, naming and maintaining a list of those in the party who were perceived to have betrayed her during her primary war with President Obama, a new book revealed. Published January 13, 2014
Target, Neiman Marcus data breaches spread to three other retailers
Security heads say Target Corp and Neiman Marcus aren't the only retailers in the United States to be hit by massive data breaches that potentially compromised millions of shoppers' personal data. Published January 13, 2014
Chess game dispute in Dublin ends with ‘gruesome’ killing, police say
A chess game gone awry led an Italian man to kill a religion researcher in his Dublin home, police said, announcing the arrest of the suspect on Monday. Published January 13, 2014
West Virginia water woes near end, as chemical spill almost cleaned
West Virginia health authorities on Monday promised the 300,000 residents who have been brushing and bathing with bottled water for five days that the ban on tap was almost over, and the chemicals that polluted a nearby waterway were nearly cleaned. Published January 13, 2014
Michelle Obama’s second inaugural gown heads to museum display
For the second time, Michelle Obama has sent her inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Institution for display — a historical first for the museum, which has never before showcased a gown from a second inauguration. Published January 13, 2014
German beer brewers fined $145M for antitrust breaches
Five beer brewers in Germany were fined Monday a total of $145 million for breaking antitrust laws and joining forces to set sales prices for their products. Published January 13, 2014
Dennis Rodman sorry for failing Kenneth Bae: ‘It’s not my fault’
Former basketball great Dennis Rodman said sorry on Monday once again, this time for failing to bring about any assistance for imprisoned American Kenneth Bae while visiting North Korea and presenting Kim Jong-un with a birthday exhibition game. Published January 13, 2014
U.S. attorney launches investigation of W. Virginia chemical spill
A U.S. attorney announced a formal investigation Friday into a chemical company that’s blamed for releasing potentially dangerous liquids into a West Virginia waterway, the Elk River, cutting off almost 300,000 residents from their tap water supplies. Published January 10, 2014
Snooki weighs in on N.J. Gov. Christie: Yes, he’s a big bully
New Jersey's most famous reality television star has some harsh words of criticism for Gov. Chris Christie: You are indeed a big bully. Published January 10, 2014
McDonald’s sued for hot coffee incident yet again
In a case of déjà vu all over again, McDonald’s is being sued for serving coffee that’s touted as too hot by a woman who claims injuries from a spill — just like 20 years ago. Published January 10, 2014
Target data breach affected up to 70M customers
Target company heads said on Friday the data breach that hit their stores a few weeks ago may actually have impacted up to 70 million customers. Published January 10, 2014
3 Americans dead as military plane crashes in Afghanistan
Three Americans aboard a U.S. military MC-12 plane were killed Friday morning following a crash in the eastern portion of Afghanistan. Published January 10, 2014
Yahoo hires PI to find ‘brilliant’ programmer who’s been missing since New Year’s Day
Yahoo company executives have sent out a search team for one of their most talented software programmers, hiring a private investigator to find out why the 28-year-old hasn’t been seen since New Year’s Day. Published January 10, 2014
‘Mafia code’ cracked as Italian police unveil initiation secret
Police in Italy have cracked an ancient mafia code used to initiate new members into the organized crime network. Published January 10, 2014
Millionaires in making: More than half in Congress now have big time bucks
Who dares sling the label, do-nothing Congress? More than half of current members are now millionaires – a historical first, the Center for Responsive Politics reported. Published January 10, 2014
