Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Pakistan built nuclear weapons for Saudi Arabia: report
A report based on information from NATO says Saudi Arabia has been paying Pakistan to build nuclear weapons and is now ready to take delivery. Published November 7, 2013
Senate Democrats strategize for $10.10 minimum wage
If Senate Democrats have their way, businesses and employers around the nation will soon have to pay workers a minimum $10.10 per hour. Published November 7, 2013
CMA’s mock of Obamacare sends Twitter into overdrive
The 47th Annual Country Music Association Awards took a turn to the comedic Wednesday evening, as co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood launched into a skit of Obamacare that sent the audience into loud laughter — and those of liberal ideology into furious and outraged rants on social media. Published November 7, 2013
Brad Paisley, wife duped by woman who claimed daughter was dying
Country legend Brad Paisley and his wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, were conned into sending sympathy, friendship and song to a woman who said her little girl was dying in a hospital of cancer — all as a way of getting close to the couple. Published November 7, 2013
Minnesota pastor moonlighting as bus driver fired for praying with kids
A Minnesota man who’s a pastor by trade and bus driver by school day said he was fired for leading the students in his charge in Christian prayers Published November 7, 2013
Olympic torch blasts into space as prelude to Russia Games
A rocket carting the Olympic torch was sent into space on Thursday, a rather dramatic prelude to the Sochi 2014 Winter Games that was captured by NASA Live TV. Published November 7, 2013
California school faces fire for decades-old ‘Arabs’ mascot
A high school in Southern California has come under fire for its mascot, a big-nosed, beard-wearing man with a traditional head covering that’s supposed to portray the name, the “Arabs.” Published November 7, 2013
Billy Graham to celebrate 95th birthday: Bill Clinton, Sarah Palin among invited
The turnout for the Rev. Billy Graham’s 95th birthday is expected to reach into the triple-digits on Thursday, as many as 700 have been invited to the Asheville celebration. Published November 7, 2013
Sarah Palin skips NYC on book tour for ‘Good Tidings and Great Joy’
Sarah Palin’s set for a national book tour to promote her Nov. 12 release of “Good Tidings and Great Joy: Protecting the Heart of Christmas.” Published November 6, 2013
White House poised to grant unions Obamacare subsidy: report
The White House has tamped down the talk for weeks, but in the end, it's looking as if union workers are getting a break on Obamacare. Published November 6, 2013
Papal outreach: Pope Francis puts out survey to gauge Catholics on gays
Pope Francis has sent out a survey for Catholic families, seeking their input, insights and modern-day beliefs about a range of topics, including same-sex marriage and divorce. Published November 6, 2013
Egypt court upholds ban on Muslim Brotherhood
Egypt's Urgent Cases court upheld a government ban on the Muslim Brotherhood on Wednesday, sending yet one more message that the party that staged the mass protests against the military for ousting Mohammed Morsi from the presidency was not welcome. Published November 6, 2013
Pentagon pushes 680 green projects, despite money woes
The Defense Department may be facing significant funding cuts, but not to its green energy program. Fully 680 renewable-energy projects are still moving forward as part of President Obama's vision of a military that's run on clean fuel, despite the spending cutbacks and budget trims that have begun impacting military operations. Published November 6, 2013
Marines heading home shocked by ‘incredibly touching’ airport welcome
Marines heading home from Afghanistan were given an impromptu hero's welcome at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport earlier this week — a surprising honor that included cheers, a firetruck water salute and the ceding of several first-class tickets by other passengers.ers. Published November 6, 2013
Kmart shoppers vow boycott over early Thanksgiving opening
Call it a Black Friday backlash, but Kmart shoppers aren't going for a company announcement that it is planning to open for business at 6 o'clock on Thanksgiving morning. Published November 6, 2013
Allen West reviews races: GOP can turn back Hillary tide
So the Democrats took Virginia and the moderate Gov. Chris Christie won another term in New Jersey, but Republicans shouldn't cower under progressives' cheers and take an ideological turn to the middle, said tea party favorite and former Florida lawmaker Allen B. West. Published November 6, 2013
Mark Levin goes ballistic on Cuccinelli loss: ‘Absolutely appalling’
Noted conservative commentator, legal mind and author Mark R. Levin issued a scathing assessment of the Virginia gubernatorial race, putting the blame for Republican Kenneth T. Cuccinelli II's loss squarely on the shoulders of party elites. Published November 6, 2013
Doctors sound alarm on ADHD drugs, diagnoses
Doctors are warning that attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is being diagnosed far too often, resulting in some children taking powerful and risky drugs they don't need. Published November 6, 2013
Gay-rights activists turn to Fortune 500s to push LGBT laws
Gay-rights groups frustrated with the slow pace of Congress and energized by the recent gains in same-sex marriage laws have turned to the private sector for help in pushing their agenda, targeting the corporations with the biggest punch — the Fortune 500s. Published November 6, 2013
China bombings near Communist Party buildings leave 1 dead, 8 hurt
Several bombs exploded near a Communist Party building in the northern China city of Taiyuan early Wednesday, leaving one dead and at least eight injured. Published November 6, 2013
