Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Sen. John McCain admits to gross ‘exaggeration’ on Obama comparison
Sen. John McCain on Sunday admitted he went a little overboard with his comparison of President Obama's handshake with Cuban President Raul Castro to former British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's grasp of Adolf Hitler's hand. Published December 16, 2013
Outrage in Britain as Muslims push women to back of auditorium
Reports have surfaced in Britain about women attending college events sponsored by Muslim groups being forced to sit separate from men or in the back of the room — and women's rights activists and attendees are outraged. Published December 16, 2013
2 injured in U.S. Navy chopper crash in Japan
A U.S. Navy Knighthawk helicopter crashed on Monday near the Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan, injuring two of the four crewmembers aboard. Published December 16, 2013
8 Santas fighting: ‘Santacon’ NYC event ends in brawl
Eight men dressed in Santa suits for a "Santacon" event in downtown New York City started brawling, throwing punches and rolling on the snow — as video cameras rolled and bystanders rushed to upload the scene on YouTube. Published December 16, 2013
Saudi prince to Obama: You’ve made a mess of the Mideast
A Saudi prince sent a harsh message to President Obama and his administration, saying White House waffling and indecision has compromised the ability of the United States to nail down a peace pact between Israel and the Palestinians. Published December 16, 2013
Colorado revolt: 55 of 62 sheriffs refuse to enforce new gun laws
Fully 55 of the 62 sheriffs that serve in Colorado have outright refused to enforce the state's new gun laws — the requirement for universal background checks and the ban on ammunition magazines that hold more than 15 rounds. Published December 16, 2013
Israel demands Lebanon account for border killing of soldier
The United Nations is urging restraint after a Lebanese sniper shot and killed an Israeli soldier near the border, sparking a retaliatory incident by IDF troops and leading to a scheduled emergency meeting on Monday to try to diffuse the tensions. Published December 16, 2013
John Kerry pledges $32M to help Asians defend waters from China
In the face of growing tensions between China and Japan over ownership of a set of islands, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry vowed during a Monday stop in Vietnam to bolster maritime security for nations in the region friendly to America’s interests. Published December 16, 2013
Russian torchbearer dies of heart attack after carting Olympic flame
A Russian carrying the Olympic flame to kick off the Sochi 2014 Winter Games fell ill, returned to his starting point — and was taken to the hospital in the throes of a heart attack. Published December 16, 2013
N.J. mall carjacking leaves man, 30, dead
A 30-year-old New Jersey man was shot and killed as he tried to leave a mall parking lot with his wife, the apparent victim of a couple of carjackers who confronted them as they tried to get in their vehicle. Published December 16, 2013
‘#PrayforClaire’ for Colorado victim in coma makes Twitter rounds
Claire Davis, the 17-year-old girl who was shot at her high school, is in a coma, struggling for life, and her family and followers have sent out this tweeted plea: “#PrayforClaire.” Published December 16, 2013
Pandas at Atlanta zoo are females, after all
Three young pandas at a zoo in Atlanta initially thought to be males are actually females, genetic testing showed on Friday. Published December 13, 2013
Ted Cruz coloring book breaks onto best-seller list
No. 1 in Amazon's list of top-selling children's coloring books? That would be the one about tea party favorite Sen. Ted Cruz, titled "Cruz to the Future: Comic Coloring Activity Book," as of Friday morning rankings. Published December 13, 2013
U.S. Army hails success with drone-shooting laser
The U.S. Army said its latest defense technology — a vehicle-mounted laser — has passed a recent test with flying colors, successfully shooting a drone from the sky and intercepting and destroying several mortar rounds. Published December 13, 2013
John Kerry: Israel-Palestinian peace deal paved for April
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians are going forward as planned, set for a possible solution by April. Published December 13, 2013
Iran storms from nuke talks over U.S. blacklist of companies
Iran has shut down nuclear talks in Vienna and returned to Tehran in response to the United States' blacklisting of companies that were found to have violated sanctions. Published December 13, 2013
John McCain on Joe Biden: He’s ‘able, articulate, honest’
Sen. John McCain sang the praises of Vice President Joseph R. Biden, touting his many positives at a ceremony to recognize the White House's contribution to foreign aid. Published December 13, 2013
James Bond: The spy who is really an alcoholic
If Bond, James Bond, were a real person and not simply a fictional character in 14 novels and on Hollywood movie screens, he'd not only be considered a drunk — but also a sexually dysfunctional, liver-damaged, car-crashing, dead man walking. Published December 13, 2013
India diplomat who touts women’s rights busted for $3 wage to nanny
A top diplomat who works at the India consulate in New York City and is known as a fierce defender of women’s rights was busted by federal agents for allegedly paying her nanny a wage that’s well-below the lawful minimum. Published December 13, 2013
MSNBC host Ed Schultz paid $252K by unions in 2012-2013
MSNBC host Ed Schultz — a pro-union pundit with a national podium — has received a total of $252,000 in payments from union groups in 2012 and 2013, Labor Department numbers revealed. Published December 13, 2013
