Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Mayor Michael Bloomberg on George Zimmerman case: We need more gun control
George Zimmerman may have been cleared of all charges, but New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg used the trial to advance his own anti-gun agenda anyway, pointing to "the tragic death of Trayvon Martin" as proof positive of the need for more regulations. Published July 15, 2013
Greenpeace activists break into French nuclear plant
More than 20 activists with the environmental group Greenpeace scaled the fences of a nuclear power plant in southern France and broke into the facility on Monday, demanding its closure. Published July 15, 2013
Delta Airlines jet skids off runway at Jacksonville naval port in Florida
A chartered Delta Airlines jet skidded off the runway during stormy weather at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, a military spokeswoman said. Published July 15, 2013
Man arrested outside John Kerry’s home in Boston
Police arrested a 29-year-old man who was parked just outside Secretary of State John Kerry's house on Beacon Hill in Boston late Sunday after they discovered him with an open container of alcohol. Published July 15, 2013
George Zimmerman trial: Jurors leave in shroud of mystery, carrying packets of media requests
Mystery surrounds the six women who served as jurors in the George Zimmerman trial, as they left the courtroom after this weekend's not-guilty ruling carrying packets of media requests for interviews. Published July 15, 2013
Museum bans girl, 11, because her wheelchair would dirty carpets
A Georgia museum is catching flack for prohibiting a wheelchair-bound girl, 11, from entering because her wheels would dirty the carpets. Published July 12, 2013
Paris commuter train derails, at least 8 dead
At least eight passengers have been killed in a Friday train derailment during travel from Paris to Limoges. Published July 12, 2013
Pennsylvania girl, 5, saved from abductor by bike-riding boys
A couple of teen-age boys are being hailed as heroes on Friday, after chasing a down a car on their bikes and rescuing a girl, 5, who had been reported as missing and abducted just a couple hours earlier. Published July 12, 2013
San Diego mayor admits he harassed women: ‘I need help’
Democratic San Diego Mayor Bob Filner said Thursday that yes, he's harassed and "intimidated" a number of women, but that he needs help. Published July 12, 2013
New Black Panther Party coy on ‘rallies and street maneuvers,’ post-George Zimmerman trial
New Black Panther Party members are prepping for rallies and gatherings in the wake of the George Zimmerman murder trial, but are coy on whether violence, riots and other chaotic outbursts are potential — or welcome — offshoots of those events. Published July 12, 2013
Three men gored by bulls in Pamplona run
Three men, including one American, were gored by bulls Friday during the annual run through Pamplona, in northern Spain. Published July 12, 2013
George Zimmerman’s attorney turns to Founding Fathers for closing arguments
The defense attorney for Florida resident George Zimmerman relied on the wisdom of Founding Fathers to make key points to the jury during his closing arguments on Friday — and to emphasize that the jurors were representing the Constitution at work and ought to take their responsibilities seriously. Published July 12, 2013
George Zimmerman’s old gym: We’ll show you his workout regimen
The fitness facility where George Zimmerman used to train is under fire for offering guests a chance to view and mimic the murder suspect's workout schedule. Published July 12, 2013
Mitch McConnell: Harry Reid ‘worst leader of the Senate ever’
If Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid goes forward with the nuclear option to change rules in order to bring about speedy confirmation of President Obama’s nominees, history will remember him negatively, a leading Republican senator said. Published July 12, 2013
Democrat Corrine Brown: Bible tells us to provide food stamps
Democrats angrily denounced a Republican-led effort to strip food stamp funding from the farm bill and vote on SNAP spending separately, with one even suggesting that biblical principles demand lawmakers provide the benefit. Published July 12, 2013
Louie Gohmert: Obama ‘intolerant’ of military Christians
A Republican lawmaker called President Obama "intolerant" and discriminatory for objecting to a measure that would expand rights for military members to express their faiths. Published July 12, 2013
New York City police told to quit proactive policing, be wary of lawsuits
New York City Police are being told by their union to quit responding to calls for crimes that aren't occurring right in front of them, as new laws passed by the City Council open the doors for more discrimination suits. Published July 12, 2013
George Zimmerman’s friend has mic cut on national TV
A friend of George Zimmerman — the Florida suspect facing murder charges for the February shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin — was trying to argue on a nationally televised show that his buddy didn't break any laws by carrying a weapon and that the prosecution was presenting unfair arguments. But his microphone was cut. Published July 12, 2013
NBC defends Andrea Mitchell as unbiased, despite blast at GOP
MSNBC host Andrea Mitchell was not biased when she said on a national broadcast that Republicans who don't support expansive immigration reform "ought to be ashamed" of themselves, NBC company executives said. Published July 12, 2013
Dominican Republic outraged over Obama’s pick of gay ambassador
The Catholic-dominated Dominican Republic is in an uproar over President Obama's selection of openly gay James "Wally" Brewster as ambassador, and religious leaders are calling for a national protest, "Black Monday." Published July 12, 2013
