Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
New Connecticut gun law to ban another 100 weapons
A task force of legislators from both sides of the political aisle has crafted new gun laws for Connecticut that would add more than 100 types of weapons to the state's banned list. Published April 2, 2013
Gov. Rick Perry vows Texas won’t be ‘held hostage’ to Obama over Medicaid
Texas Gov. Rick Perry is withstanding pressure and refusing to cave to Obamacare's call for states to accept Medicaid expansions, saying to do so would be foolish and shortsighted. Published April 2, 2013
Be ‘very concerned’ as North Korea restarts nuclear facilities: ex-Pentagon boss
Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta issued some words of caution for the United States, advising that North Korea's bullish attitude was something to watch, not dismiss. Published April 2, 2013
Iranian dairy goes for record with 5-ton tub of ice cream
An Iranian company is going for the Guinness and has unveiled a 5-ton tub of chocolate ice cream in hope of getting into the Book of World Records. Published April 1, 2013
NYC checking World Trade Center debris to identify remains
Truckloads of debris pulled from the site of the World Trade Center will be sifted for remains, New York City's chief medical examiner said. Published April 1, 2013
Saudi Arabian women win right to ride bicycles — sort of
Saudi Arabian religious authorities have opened the door to women riding bicycles — but only in certain areas and only if dressed in full head-to-toe abaya garb. Published April 1, 2013
Afghan teen kills U.S. soldier while GI played with children
A teenage Afghan boy fatally stabbed a U.S. soldier who was playing with local children, military spokespeople said Monday. Published April 1, 2013
Second Amendment save: Homeowner kills intruder, saves sleeping children
Call it a real-life example of the Second Amendment's importance: A 63-year-old Philadelphia man who shot and killed a home intruder not only saved his sleeping children from danger but also has motivated a nearby resident to buy a gun to protect her own house. Published April 1, 2013
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Three killed in 95-car pileup on Virginia highway
Three were killed Sunday in 17 separate wrecks involving 95 cars along Interstate 77, a highway that runs through the mountainous region of Virginia near the North Carolina border. Published April 1, 2013
Louisville’s Kevin Ware’s career should be fine after gruesome leg break, doctor says
University of Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware, who evoked tears from fans, fellow players and coach Rick Pitino when he broke his leg during Sunday's match-up with Duke, should be fine, doctors said. Published April 1, 2013
Climate guru: Germany spending $110B to stall global warming 37 hours
Germany is spending billions of dollars to combat climate change, but the money is largely wasted, one global-warming expert said. The county's efforts will turn back the hands of time by only 37 hours, he said. Published April 1, 2013
Democrats celebrate Easter with fundraising messages: Send money
Happy Easter: Send money. It wasn't quite that blunt, but Democratic Party politicos were up early Sunday morning sending out Easter emails to constituents on behalf of President Obama, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and Virginia's governor hopeful, Terry McAuliffe, that focused more on money than on the spiritual. Published April 1, 2013
Colo. prosecutors seek death penalty for Holmes
Prosecutors announced Monday that they will seek the death penalty for Colorado theater shooting suspect James Holmes, who is accused of killing 12 dead and injuring 70 in last year's attack. Published April 1, 2013
Sen. Jeff Flake: GOP-backed gay marriage ‘inevitable’
Sen. Jeff Flake, a rising conservative star who many see as potential White House material, says the Republican Party's embrace of same-sex marriage is a sure thing. Published April 1, 2013
Texas on high alert after shootings of district attorney, wife
Texas prosecutors are on high alert, as the suspects in the weekend killing of tough-talking Kaufman County District Attorney Mike McLelland and his wife are still at large. Published April 1, 2013
Beatlemania lives: Signed Sgt. Pepper’s album sells at $290K
The selling price of a signed Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album far exceeded expectations and auctioned at $290,500. Published April 1, 2013
Google doodle of Cesar Chavez, instead of Easter, outrages conservatives
Conservatives are expressing outrage that Google's search engine page touted a picture of civil rights leader Cesar Chavez on Easter — not Jesus, or any appropriately themed religious-related image. Published April 1, 2013
Joe Biden ‘impotent’ on gun control talks, GOP strategist says
Not so fast. The press and Democratic Party operatives may be painting President Obama and Vice President Joseph R. Biden as a one-two punch of effective gun control strategy on Capitol Hill. But at least one Republican Party tactician says it ain't all that — and Mr. Biden's behind-scenes operations are largely exaggerated. Published April 1, 2013
Rep. Peter King: Kim Jong-un ‘trying to be the tough guy’
Rep. Peter King characterized his biggest fear from North Korea is that leader Kim Jong-un was putting himself in a box with his strong rhetoric and he might reach the point where he feels he has no choice but to act. Published April 1, 2013
