Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
First openly gay Episcopal bishop says he’s divorcing husband
The first openly gay Episcopal bishop, Gene Robinson, announced in an email he is divorcing his husband, Mark Andrew, after 25 years of togetherness. Published May 5, 2014
Van Jones tries to tie George W. Bush to Benghazi scandal
Van Jones, the former green czar under President Obama, attempted to deflect criticism of the current White House's handling of the Benghazi terrorist attack by casting eyes at the previous administration and suggesting that nobody hounded George W. Bush when embassies were bombed under his watch. Published May 5, 2014
Homeless shelter destroyed in North Hollywood fire
Homeless staying at a shelter in North Hollywood lost what little they owned in a fire that completely destroyed the facility over the weekend. Published May 5, 2014
U.S. Air Force medics parachute in to save injured Chinese sailors on boat
Airmen from the 563rd Rescue Group joined with other U.S. Air Force rescuers to parachute into the Pacific Ocean and rescue Chinese sailors who were adrift when their raft sank. Published May 5, 2014
Dennis Rodman denies North Korea’s Kim Jong-un executed uncle, says labor camps no big deal
Dennis Rodman — on record several times referring to North Korea's dictator as his lifelong friend — now says Kim Jong-un didn't order his uncle and ex-girlfriend to be killed. Published May 5, 2014
Stunt pilot dies during fiery show crash at California air base
An experienced stunt pilot who had performed for decades was killed during a show at a Northern California air base after his vintage plane crashed and flipped in front of an estimated 100,000 spectators. Published May 5, 2014
Abdul-Jabbar: ‘More whites believe in ghosts’ than racism
Former NBA megastar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added his 2 cents to the Donald Sterling-Clippers flap with a bold statement of his own about whites — that most don't truly believe racism exists. Published May 5, 2014
Ringling Bros. acrobats in hospital after 35-foot show fall
Eight Ringling Bros. acrobats were in the hospital Monday after falling about 35 feet during a performance in Providence, R.I. Published May 5, 2014
‘Hook-up Truck’ for back seat quickies to hit San Francisco streets
A truck that gives couples the chance to exchange some quick and intimate moments in the comfort of a four-wheeled vehicle with a specially designed back seat bench — the "Hook-up Truck" — is set to hit the streets of San Francisco. Published May 2, 2014
New York subway train derails, hurting 4, stranding hundreds
New York emergency responders rushed Friday morning to rescue four who were injured during a subway car derailment in Queens. Published May 2, 2014
Donald Sterling, 80, battling prostate cancer: reports
Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling is battling prostate cancer, several news outlets reported. Published May 2, 2014
Islamist militants storm Benghazi security building, killing 8
Eight were killed and another 15 or so injured Friday after suspected Islamist militants stormed a Benghazi building that houses government security forces. Published May 2, 2014
Dem lawmaker storms from prayer event after Obama called ‘abortion’ president
An outraged Democrat congresswoman from California said she was so dismayed to hear James Dobson, the founder of the Christian group Focus on the Family, refer to President Obama as the "abortion president" at Thursday's National Day of Prayer, she had to leave. Published May 2, 2014
Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters, Nick Mason to Rolling Stones: Don’t play Israel
Two members of Pink Floyd — vocalist Roger Waters and drummer Nick Mason — have criticized fellow rockers with the Rolling Stones for a planned show in Tel Aviv and said playing Israel is akin to playing South Africa during apartheid days. Published May 2, 2014
Russia’s happiness index hits 25-year high, despite Ukraine crisis
Russians may be poised for war with Ukraine and at odds with the West and international community — but you wouldn't know it, given their happiness index. Published May 2, 2014
Muslim radicals in Syria mount bloody bodies on crucifixion pole as example to enemies
Members of the al Qaeda offshoot group, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, reportedly carried out seven public executions this week, and mounted several of their victims' bloodied bodies on metal poles — a crucifixion-type message to their enemies: Opponents of the faith will face harsh punishments. Published May 2, 2014
National guardsman sues over Army tattoo rules: I can’t go special ops now
A soldier serving in the Kentucky National Guard has launched a lawsuit over the Army's new tattoo restrictions, claiming that he's now been unfairly prevented from living his dream — from joining a special operations unit. Published May 2, 2014
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s mother: ‘I had no idea’ my son was such an addict
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's mother said she didn't know her son, Rob, was so far down the path of substance abuse that he needed rehab until the moment he actually came out and announced to the world that he was taking a break from office to seek help. Published May 2, 2014
Squirrel attacks teen, 17, in selfie photo shoot that goes awry
Seventeen-year-old Brian Genest of Auburn, Maine, may have learned a selfie lesson the hard way: Do not take photographs with squirrels. They attack. Published May 2, 2014
NAACP head resigns over achievement award to Donald Sterling
Leon Jenkins resigned his position from head of the NAACP's Los Angeles chapter, over the massive criticism that erupted after it was learned the civil rights group was poised to give L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling a lifetime achievement award. Published May 2, 2014
