Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
U.S. mulls trading Jonathan Pollard to get Israeli peace pact back on track: report
The United States and Israel are reportedly discussing whether convicted spy Jonathan Pollard could be released early from his life sentence, the latest in U.S. efforts to reignite peace negotiations in the Mideast between the Jewish nation and the Palestinians. Published April 1, 2014
Ebola of unprecedented ‘epidemic’ sweeps across west Africa
Medical authorities are warning that a massive outbreak of Ebola is sweeping through west Africa, most recently hitting the Guinea capital and leaving dozens dead and more than a hundred ill. Published April 1, 2014
Sniper takes out 6 Taliban militants in Afghanistan — with one bullet
A sniper with a highly accurate eye has shot and killed six Taliban militants in Afghanistan -- with a single bullet, various media reported. Published April 1, 2014
Glenn Greenwald, journalist tied to Edward Snowden, to receive courage award
Glenn Greenwald, the journalist who helped bring NSA leaker Edward Snowden's messages to the public via the U.K. Guardian newspaper, is due to receive an award for courage from the University of Georgia. Published April 1, 2014
South Korea finds mysterious camera-carrying drone crashed on island
South Korean authorities say they found an unmanned drone that crashed on one of its islands just after its military exchanged hundreds of shells with North Korea — and they suspect the craft was a malicious spy attempt from Kim Jong-un's regime. Published April 1, 2014
Washington governor asks for disaster aid as mudslide death toll climbs
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee asked the federal government to issue a disaster declaration for the state, just after the confirmed death toll from the recent mudslides hit 24. Published April 1, 2014
FBI alert: Former Army recruit planning ‘Fort Hood-inspired jihad’
Federal agents are actively seeking out a former Army recruit they believe is plotting a "Fort Hood-inspired jihad against U.S. soldiers," they said. Published April 1, 2014
Experts ID fault that could unleash ‘earthquake from hell’ on L.A.
A fault that runs beneath the ground of Los Angeles that sent the city on unsteady ground over the weekend could actually be the one that causes the massive earthquake that devastates the entire community, experts warned. Published March 31, 2014
Joe Biden warns Dems: ‘We could lose’ to Ted Cruz
Vice President Joseph R. Biden has sent out a call to arms to fellow Democrats, warning in a recent fundraising email that if they don't pony up and pay, the likes of Sen. Ted Cruz could win on Capitol Hill in November. Published March 31, 2014
If not Hillary Clinton, then Sarah Palin for 2016, poll shows
When it comes to women in the White House, Sarah Palin takes the cake in Americans' eyes, a new poll found. Published March 31, 2014
Massachusetts townies demand school put ‘Christmas’ back on calendar
Apparently, Jesus is not the official reason for the season in Norwood, Mass., schools. But town residents have launched a fight, demanding that the school district — which previously subbed out "Christmas" on its student calendar for the more generic term of "winter" — reconsider its decision. Published March 31, 2014
Danes kick off new pro-sex campaign: ‘Do it for Denmark!’
Denmark, just ranked as one of the happiest of countries by the United Nations, has now kicked off a campaign that will undoubtedly bolster its image even further on the world stage: Go forth and have sex. Published March 31, 2014
Secret stealth warplane caught on photo flying over Texas
Two photographers with a passion for planes have snapped between one and three pictures of what they believe is a previously unidentified type of stealth warplane as it streaked through airspace above Texas. Published March 31, 2014
Secret Service arrest man for scaling White House fence
Secret Service agents say they've arrested a man who was seen climbing over a fence that borders the White House. Published March 31, 2014
Israeli court convicts ex-PM Ehud Olmert on bribery
Israel's former prime minister, Ehud Olmert, 68, was convicted Monday on charges of bribery — a guilty finding that seems the death knell on any thoughts he may have had for a political comeback. Published March 31, 2014
Boston to mark bombing with library display of running bibs, shoes
Boston Public Library administrators are marking the anniversary of the terrorist attacks on marathon runners with a display of thousands of items from victims and concerned citizens, including some of the bibs and shoes worn during the April 15, 2013, race. Published March 31, 2014
Nate Silver sparks fire with web post that doubts climate change claim
Nate Silver, the former New York Times statistician and darling of the Democrats who recently angered liberals by predicting big wins for the Republicans in 2014, has now lost a little bit more of luster from the left. Published March 31, 2014
White House shooter should get 27 years, prosecutors say
Oscar Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez , 23, should spend 27 years behind bars for firing off shots at the White House in 2011, prosecutors said Monday. Published March 31, 2014
Florida city of corruption gets reprieve as lawmakers let it live
A Florida city that was so corrupt that lawmakers mulled wiping it off the face of the map has been granted an eleventh-hour reprieve: Legislators said Hampton can stay a while longer. Published March 31, 2014
Socialists in France lose big to center-right in city elections
Socialists in France admit their party just took a big hit in recent municipal elections, as preliminary results show voters took out their frustrations with a lagging economy and opted for more center-right candidates. Published March 31, 2014
