Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Bill Cosby resigns from trustee post at Temple University
Bill Cosby has resigned his post with the Board of Trustees at Temple University, his alma mater. Published December 2, 2014
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s wife, suspected son arrested in Lebanon
The wife and suspected son of Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi were arrested in Lebanon, a military spokesman said. Published December 2, 2014
Hells Angels clear Wal-Mart of bikes in buy-out for children’s charity
Members of the biker group Hells Angels took to one Wal-Mart store in Fresno, California, on Black Friday to buy out the entire stock of bicycles for a charity drive for needy children. Published December 2, 2014
Bill O’Reilly: There is no ‘plague of white cops acting violently against blacks’
Fox News host Bill O'Reilly said during a recent broadcast that many protesters rallying around the Ferguson theme — the "Hands up, don't shoot" attitude and gesture that suggest police unfairly target black victims — are basing their outrage on false views. Published December 2, 2014
Marcia Fudge, Congressional Black Caucus chair, on Ferguson: ‘Another slap in our face’
Several members of the Congressional Black Caucus took to the House floor to give impassioned speeches about Ferguson, the common theme being the grand jury was wrong, former Officer Darren Wilson should have been charged, and white police officers unfairly target blacks. Published December 2, 2014
Ferguson fever spreads as students nationwide walk out of classes in protest
From Harvard to high school, students across the nation took part in a mass protest for Ferguson, walking out of classes and staging "die-ins" and demanding the powers-that-be put in place some real reforms in police departments' policies. Published December 2, 2014
Al-Shabab terrorists in Kenya weed out non-Muslims at quarry, killing 36
Islamists with the al Qaeda-tied al-Shabab group raided a quarry in Kenya, sifted through the workers to find those who weren't Muslims and killed them. Published December 2, 2014
Ferguson protest: Hakeen Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, Al Green go ‘Hands up, don’t shoot’ on House floor
A handful of Democrats took to the House floor to protest the lack of an indictment in the shooting of an unarmed teen in Ferguson — raising their arms to their chest and displaying open palms in a "Hands up, don't shoot" gesture. Published December 2, 2014
Drudge Report, WND go dark amid FBI warning of Sony hack
The Drudge Report and the conservative news site WND.com were both down early Tuesday morning for at least two hours — a curious coincidence that came amid the FBI's warning of a widespread malicious software attack that began with a security breach at Sony Pictures Entertainment. Published December 2, 2014
NFL: Rams to face no punishment for ‘hands up, don’t shoot’ Ferguson protest
The NFL said Monday it will not fine or otherwise discipline the Rams players who struck a "hands up, don't shoot" stance as they entered the playing field Sunday -- a show of solidarity with Ferguson-area protesters that angered members of St. Louis Police Officers Association. Published December 1, 2014
North Korea slams U.S. as ‘tundra of human rights’
North Korea used the failure of a grand jury to indict a Ferguson, Missouri, police officer for fatally shooting a black teen as an opportunity to slam the United States as subpar on human rights. Published December 1, 2014
Elizabeth Lauten resigns, GOPer blasted Sasha, Malia
Elizabeth Lauten, the GOP staffer who faced widespread criticisms for posting on Facebook a blistering rebuke of the choice of dress of President Obama's daughters, Sasha and Malia, said Monday she's resigning. Published December 1, 2014
‘Muhammad’ tops list of most popular boy names in Britain
The most common boy's name in the United Kingdom for 2014 is now Muhammad — and a couple of other names of Arabian descent are lighting up the girls' top 10 list, too. Published December 1, 2014
John Boehner gears up to shut GOP immigration dissenters down
House Speaker John Boehner has joined forces with key Republican leaders to shut down any GOP members who might want to strong-arm President Obama over immigration. Published December 1, 2014
Ferguson protesters cause rush hour mayhem in D.C., shut down 14th St. Bridge
Ferguson's a long way from Washington -- but that didn't matter to protesters who wound their way to the 14th St. Bridge, one of the heaviest traveled portions of roadway for commuters, and blocked off traffic with their bodies. Published December 1, 2014
David Brooks, columnist: Whites ‘have to go the extra yard’ to understand blacks
David Brooks, a columnist for The New York Times, said during a nationally televised interview on "Meet the Press" that whites need to bend over backwards to understand blacks when it comes to police and racism. Published December 1, 2014
British intelligence uncovers ‘Christmas spectacular’ terror plot to blow up 5 jets
British intelligence officials have uncovered a plot by terrorists to blow up five European passenger jets during the Christmas holiday, security analysts said. Published December 1, 2014
Pope Francis: Muslims say Koran ‘is a prophetic book of peace’
Pope Francis, in Rome after a three-day trip to Turkey, told reporters that Islam was a religion of peace and that those of different faiths shouldn't be "enraged" at the Muslim community as a whole when acts of terrorism are committed. Published December 1, 2014
Kirk Douglas obit mistakenly published by People — with ‘DO NOT PUB’ tag
Kirk Douglas, Hollywood hefty-weight and winner of an honorary Academy Award, got a sneak preview of his obituary when a recent People magazine post announced his death — only he's not dead. Published December 1, 2014
Girl Scouts overturn ban on Internet cookie sales
The Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. has given up its longstanding ban on selling its signature cookies online, and said OK to the "Digital Cookie" platform to help sell and ship around the country. Published December 1, 2014
