Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Sen. Chuck Grassley: IRS poised to pay $70M in employee bonuses
One senator says the Internal Revenue Service is set to pay $70 million in bonuses for employees, over the objections of a White House mandate for all agencies to cancel discretionary spending — specifically, bonuses — due to looming automatic budget cuts. Published June 19, 2013
South Korea faults Iran for angry mob finish to soccer match
South Korea's media blasted Iran on Wednesday for the angry, mob-like scenes that marked the end of the World Cup qualifying match. Published June 19, 2013
Taliban kill 4; Afghanistan’s President Karzai suspends talks
Taliban militants said Wednesday they killed four U.S. military troops in a rocket attack targeting the Bagram Air Base just outside Kabul. Published June 19, 2013
Easy withdrawals: ‘Mattress safe’ for cash an option to shaky Spanish banks
A job layoff turned lucky for one Spanish businessman, who used his down time from work to invent a new form of investing that taps into the nation's mood toward banks: A locked unit that's built into a bed mattress. Published June 18, 2013
Pope Francis commands Christians to love those who ‘bomb and kill’
Pope Francis exhorted the faithful in a Tuesday homily to love one's enemy — even when the enemy is a terrorist who blows up other people. Published June 18, 2013
Gas line explosion rocks Louisiana town, sends residents packing
An early morning gas line explosion on Tuesday sent residents of one Louisiana community packing, as emergency responders rushed to extinguish the flames and contain the fire. Published June 18, 2013
Girl, 2, who lost feet in dad’s mowing accident, takes first steps with prosthetics
Nine weeks after a 2-year-old girl lost both feet in a tragic lawn mowing accident involving her father, she's up and walking, wearing new prosthetics that are plastered with stickers of cartoon character Dora the Explorer. Published June 18, 2013
Video: ‘Obama phones’ given to those who would sell them for drugs
An undercover video from conservative activist James O'Keefe shows corporate "Obama phone" distributors handing out the devices to even those who ask if they can be sold for drug money. Published June 18, 2013
John Bolton slams Obama-Putin meeting: What a ‘predictable’ waste of time
ohn R. Bolton, former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, weighed in on Tuesday morning on the obviously uncomfortable get-together of President Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin, characterizing the attempt to find common ground on Syria a pure waste of time. Published June 18, 2013
N.C. schools head suggests exempting teachers from income taxes
The elected supervisor of North Carolina's public school system said teachers should be given an exemption from personal income taxes. Published June 18, 2013
Glock block: Pistol-packing Oregon neighborhood fights crime wave
An Oregon community fed up with rising petty neighborhood crime and dissatisfied with police response has taken matters into their own hands. They’ve organized a citizens’ watchdog group – armed with Glock handguns and ready to protect their property. Published June 18, 2013
Syrian President Bashar Assad warns world will pay for arming rebels
Syrian President Bashar Assad issued a clear warning to the world this week, promising the world — and, specifically, Europeans — would "pay a price" for providing arms to rebels. Published June 18, 2013
Bill Clinton to Israel: Forge peace, as ‘Palestinians are having more babies’
Former President Bill Clinton had blunt words for Israel during a visit and speech at a noted academic facility: Agree to a two-state solution. The Palestinians are having more babies than you. Published June 18, 2013
Fort Hood shooting suspect Nidal Hasan could win another trial delay
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, the Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 in a Fort Hood shooting rampage in 2009, could get yet another trial delay. The judge will rule Tuesday on his request for more time to prepare his case. Published June 18, 2013
Black Louisiana senator flees Democratic party: ‘Free at last’
Louisiana State Sen. Elbert Guillory said in a video message delivered to constituents — and particularly, his fellow black voters — that he's finally come to his senses and realized the Democratic Party disguises an all-consuming quest for control as concern and aid for minorities. Published June 18, 2013
Lil Wayne ignites firestorm with flag-stomp, ‘God Bless Amerika’ lyrics
Lil Wayne's latest music video shows the best-selling rapper stomping an American flag that's stretched on the ground — and Twitter followers aren't happy. Published June 18, 2013
China intercepts 213 illegal bear paws from Russia
Chinese authorities have intercepted the delivery of 213 bear paws that were crossing the border from Russia, hidden inside the tires of a vehicle. Published June 18, 2013
Saudi billionaire eyes NYC for record-high skyscraper
A billionaire prince from Saudi Arabia is searching out a city to build the world's highest skyscraper, reaching a mile into the sky — and on the list is New York. Published June 18, 2013
Barbra Streisand takes jab at ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel, defends women’s rights
Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand, 71, brought her movie past to life this week during a trip to Jerusalem that left her outraged over the treatment of women by ultra-Orthodox Jews. Published June 18, 2013
Investigators swarm ‘Goodfellas’ mobster’s New York home to dig for body
Investigators swarmed around the New York house of James "Jimmy the Gent" Burke on Monday to dig for a body believed to be related to a crime case that's been dormant for almost three decades. Published June 18, 2013
