Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
General Motors recalls 117K vehicles over risk of sudden stalling
General Motors recalled more than 117,000 cars and trucks in North America after finding fault with the chassis control module that could lead to sudden and unexpected stalls. Published October 3, 2014
Joe Biden: Terrorists don’t ‘change our way of life or our security’
Vice president Joseph Biden said to a Harvard University crowd that Americans don't really face an "existential threat" from terrorism, and that by and large, it's business as usual in the United States. Published October 3, 2014
Judicial Watch sues Homeland Security, alleging immigration ‘cover-up’
Government watchdog Judicial Watch has filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security, accusing the agency of stonewalling and failing to provide records on 36,000 criminal illegal immigrants who were released from government detention. Published October 3, 2014
Obama mocks Fox News for reporting ‘fanged threat’ of Obamacare
President Obama took a cheap shot at Fox News during a speech to a Northwestern University crowd, telling listeners that the cable outlet went above and beyond the realm of realities when reporting on the negatives of Obamacare. Published October 3, 2014
Lawmakers’ lawyers suggest fines, jail time for Eric Holder for contempt
Attorney General Eric Holder should be held in contempt of court for refusing to release "Fast and Furious" documents in line with a judge's order — and even given jail time if necessary, lawmakers said. Published October 3, 2014
Islamic State presses on, attacking key towns in Iraq and Syria
International airstrikes may be looming in the background, but terrorists with the Islamic State are continuing their assaults, hitting especially hard at two key towns in Iraq and Syria over the last few hours. Published October 3, 2014
Two-thirds of Texas abortion clinics close in face of court ruling
Nearly two-thirds of abortion clinics in Texas are being forced to immediately close — the result of a federal appeals court ruling that reinforced a state law that allows the government to require the facilities to abide by the same strict standards as hospitals. Published October 3, 2014
Ferguson police arrest protesters, freelance journalist for CNN
Ferguson police and protesters clashed yet again, leading authorities to arrest at least half a dozen ralliers for violating the Missouri community's late-hour noise ordinance. Published October 3, 2014
Britain’s David Cameron makes surprise stop in Afghanistan
Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron took a detour from his normal routine on Friday, stopping in for a surprise visit in Afghanistan with newly sworn-in President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai. Published October 3, 2014
Pit bull owner faces life in prison for dog’s fatal mauling
A pit bull owner whose canines mauled to death a woman walking down the California streets could face life in prison, depending on Friday's ruling in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Published October 3, 2014
Obama takes a shot at Fox News
President Obama on Thursday took a direct shot at Fox News, alleging that the network is spreading untruths about his signature health care reform law and ignoring the fact that it's working well for most Americans. Published October 2, 2014
Michele Bachmann casts herself as the ‘anti-Hillary’
Rep. Michele Bachmann is due to leave office in January, but she's hardly headed back to the life of Minnesota homemaker. Published October 2, 2014
NRA: Bloomberg ‘ultimate hypocrite’ for employing armed security
The National Rifle Association has struck back at former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, dinging him as the "ultimate hypocrite" for lobbying hard against Second Amendment rights for average Americans while maintaining his own personal armed security force. Published October 2, 2014
Jimmy Carter: I could’ve beaten Reagan if I showed my ‘manly’ side
Former President Jimmy Carter said he would have won his presidential race against Ronald Reagan — if only he had shown his "manly" side during the campaign. Published October 2, 2014
George W. Bush says Iraq war was worth it: ‘World is better off’
Former President George W. Bush took time out from his scheduled play at the fourth annual Warrior Open golf tournament for veterans to tell Fox News' Brian Kilmeade: Yes, the incursion into Iraq was worthwhile. Published October 2, 2014
China warns U.S. not to intervene in ‘illegal’ Hong Kong protests
China issued a blunt warning to the United States that any intervention to support pro-democracy supporters in the streets of Hong Kong would be regarded as aid and comfort for "illegal acts" and would not be tolerated. Published October 2, 2014
Cartoonist says sorry for watermelon reference in Obama drawing
A cartoonist with the Boston Herald issued a mea culpa for a recent drawing of President Obama that included a text reference to watermelon, and said he didn't intend any racial overtones. Published October 2, 2014
Senate Democrats call on Kroger to ban firearms from groceries
Democratic Sens. Chris Murphy, Dianne Feinstein and Richard Blumenthal are leading a charge to press Kroger grocery to ban all open carry of firearms in their stores. Published October 2, 2014
Search continues for Marine who bailed into sea during Osprey mishap
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps members are still searching for a missing crew member who fell into the water after the tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey he was aboard briefly lost power. Published October 2, 2014
North Dakota school forces girls to watch ‘Pretty Woman’ as part of dress code lesson
North Dakota school officials are under fire for requiring 220 high school girls to stay after and watch video clips of "Pretty Woman" to make a point about dress code violations — a move at least one student said was akin to them being called "prostitutes." Published October 2, 2014
