Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Woman vows 10K-mile stationary bike ride for Obama: ‘Just asking for a wave’
An Australian woman with a real fondness for President Obama has vowed to tether herself to her stationary bike and peddle away until she rides the distance from Melbourne to Washington, D.C. — all in an attempt at grabbing his attention and getting a "wave," she said. Published July 30, 2014
‘Queen of Mean’ Leona Helmsley’s former home hits market for $65M
A sprawling Connecticut estate owned once owned by real estate baroness Leona Helmsley, dubbed the "Queen of Mean" for her frequent tyrannical outbursts, has hit the market for $65 million. Published July 30, 2014
Florida beach-goers told to beware flesh-eating bacteria in water
At least 11 Florida beach-goers were killed in 2013 by a deadly flesh-eating bacteria that naturally occurs in warm, salty waters — and authorities say this summer season isn't shaping to be any better for the southern swimmers. Published July 30, 2014
Orlando Bloom’s punch at Justin Bieber brings on the crowd cheers
An angry Orlando Bloom threw a quick punch Justin Bieber's way, after the pop star reportedly made an unfavorable remark about the actor's ex-wife — and the reaction from the crowd at Cipriani in Ibiza, Spain, was simply to cheer. Published July 30, 2014
Benjamin Netanyahu’s favorability hits 82 percent, Obama’s at 40 percent
Israelites of all political walks have rallied behind Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent weeks, boosting the Jewish nation leader to an 82 percent popularity rate -- twice that of what U.S. President Obama touts. Published July 30, 2014
Al Qaeda nets $125M from ransom payoffs from Europe since 2008
The terror group al Qaeda has found a cash cow in ransom payoffs from European nations, netting a minimum of $125 million over the past six years from the kidnapping trade, The New York Times reported. Published July 30, 2014
Albania bank loses $7M in theft; police arrest 2
Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection to a report from Albania's central bank that nearly $7 million in cash was stolen. Published July 30, 2014
Gov. Mike Pence irked as Obama sends illegals to Indiana on sly
Gov. Mike Pence of Indiana is the latest politician to accuse the White House of dumping illegal minor-aged immigrants in his state absent even a courtesy notification — and he's now penned a letter to the president asking him to send them back to their home countries. Published July 30, 2014
Israel, White House say Obama phone call to demand cease-fire was fake
Israel and the White House both say that a widely publicized transcript of a telephone call that supposedly took place between President Obama and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — during which the former demanded the latter impose an immediate cease-fire — was fake. Published July 30, 2014
Nancy Pelosi: Deporting kids un-Christian, sends them ‘into a burning building’
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said sending illegal minor-aged immigrants back home is tantamount to putting them in a building that's on fire — and that it's completely unfair for America to deport them without a proper court hearing. Published July 30, 2014
Islamist militants seize special forces base in Benghazi, Libya
Islamist militants seized the largest special forces base in Benghazi, on the heels of an overnight battle that killed 30 people. Published July 30, 2014
Feds sue Pennsylvania State Police over women’s fitness tests
The U.S. Justice Department launched a lawsuit against the Pennsylvania State Police, alleging that the physical fitness tests the department gives as part of its application process are unfair to women. Published July 30, 2014
Israel accused of striking U.N. school, killing at least 15
Israel's military was accused Wednesday of striking a school run by the United Nations located in the Gaza Strip, leading to the death of at least 15 Palestinians. Published July 30, 2014
George Zimmerman gets a new gig as unofficial security guard at gun shop
George Zimmerman, a Florida neighborhood watch volunteer acquitted last year of murdering teen Trayvon Martin, recently took on a new, unofficial role: impromptu security guard at a gun and motorcycle shop. Published July 29, 2014
Navy investigating ship death of female sailor, 23, as suicide
A 23-year-old female sailor from Ohio found dead while aboard the destroyer James E. Williams likely committed suicide, investigators believe. Published July 29, 2014
Glenn Beck: Conservatives will lose on immigration
Conservatives aren't likely to win at the immigration and border debates that are coursing through Congress and across the United States, conservative talk show host Glenn Beck believes. Published July 29, 2014
Thomas the Tank Engine show is racist, British blogger accuses
A British blogger and mother of a toddler said she's found "subversive messages" in the children's television show "Thomas & Friends," calling it racist and harmful to children. Published July 29, 2014
Toronto’s Rob Ford takes rehabbed self to kids’ playground for political props
Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, fresh from rehab and ostensibly off the crack pipe, was captured by camera on a seesaw and swing at a children's playground — one of the first of no-doubt political props he'll use for his re-election campaign. Published July 29, 2014
Satanists to use Hobby Lobby rule to skirt state abortion laws
The Satanic Temple said in a statement on its website that the Supreme Court's recent ruling on Hobby Lobby now gives women the right to opt out of state laws that require abortion seekers to first read pro-life materials. Published July 29, 2014
Boston-area tornado rips 100 homes: ‘Are we in Kansas?’
A rare tornado ripped through Revere, a seaside city outside of Boston, ripping roofs of homes and ultimately leaving an estimated 100 buildings in shreds. Published July 29, 2014
