Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Chinese consulate in San Francisco ravaged by arsonist
China’s consulate in San Francisco was targeted by an arsonist who managed to set the main gate on fire and spread flames to the actual facility. Published January 2, 2014
Brooklyn pastor calls NYC ‘plantation’ at mayoral swearing-in
A chaplain who spoke at incoming Mayor Bill de Blasio’s inauguration ceremony sent his listeners into shock mode when he compared the city to a “plantation” and called for its return to greatness. Published January 2, 2014
Embattled ‘Duck Dynasty’ family’s company launches own line of shotguns
The family-owned business featured on hit reality television show "Duck Dynasty" has partnered with Mossberg manufacturers to make its own line of shotguns. Published January 2, 2014
Traveler alert: Judge says U.S. border guards can search laptops without cause
Tourists crossing the U.S. border beware: A U.S. District Court judge just ruled that it's perfectly within the confines of the Constitution for guards to search through and copy laptop computer files belonging to travelers — even without suspicion of wrongdoing. Published January 2, 2014
Edward Snowden deserves clemency: New York Times
Edward Snowden should be granted clemency and regarded by the U.S. government as a whistle-blower, not a traitor, two major newspapers argued this week. Published January 2, 2014
Snapchat app hacked; 4.6M users’ data compromised
Hackers broke into about 4.6 million Snapchat mobile app accounts, stealing phone numbers and usernames and posting them publicly online. Published January 2, 2014
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford files for re-election
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, who made worldwide headlines when he admitted smoking crack cocaine and blamed it on a "drunken stupor," is making good on his oft-repeated vow to run again in October. Published January 2, 2014
Anti-communist icon decries Obama: U.S. ‘no longer leads the world’
The former president of Poland said President Obama is failing America and has let the nation drift in a pit of moral morass, driving down its standing with the global community. Published January 2, 2014
Triple tobacco taxes? Researchers say yes to save 200M lives
Tripling tobacco taxes would save 200 million smokers around the world from premature deaths over the course of the next century, researchers say. Published January 2, 2014
RNC: ‘Welcoming new people’ is our 2014 goal for GOP
Traditional conservatives and tea party types, who are both upset at the ongoing open-door attitude of the GOP that they say has softened principles and watered core party platforms, may not be so enamored with the RNC's Reince Priebus and his recent vow for 2014. Published January 2, 2014
Michael Moore breaks from left to decry Obamacare as ‘awful’
Michael Moore, the Hollywood legend of liberal mindset and pro-Democratic documentary, has broken from the party line to criticize Obamacare, calling both its rollout and provisions “awful.” Published January 2, 2014
Sarah Palin: Making government ‘irrelevant’ is goal of 2014
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin has big plans for the future of the federal government, citing one of her three New Year’s resolutions to bring the power back to the hands of the people. Published January 2, 2014
Unlucky duck: Massive rubber icon bursts in Taiwan waters
A massive yellow rubber ducky that stands more than 59 feet high and was floating in waters around Taiwan lost its luster New Year’s Day, deflating and sagging, leaving tourists despondent and dejected. Published January 2, 2014
Apple denies aiding NSA with iPhone hack technology
Apple is denying it helped the National Security Agency develop and use a system that taps into iPhones and monitors users' texts and voice mails — technology that was alleged by recently released documents published by a Germany newspaper. Published January 2, 2014
Palestinian ambassador killed in home explosion in Prague
The Palestinian ambassador to the Czech Republic, Jamal al-Jamal, was killed during an explosion at his home in Prague, and police say the cause seems to have been accidental. Published January 2, 2014
Massive snowstorm bears down, threatening 40M in Northeast, Midwest
President Obama hit the links and enjoyed high temps in Hawaii as a massive blizzard bore down on much of the Midwest and the Northeast, and meteorologists predict the storm could tie traffic, cut power and give headaches to 40 million or so Americans. Published January 2, 2014
California priest found dead in church rectory, as police suspect murder
Eureka, Calif., police launched a murder investigation after finding the dead body of a popular priest inside a Roman Catholic church rectory. Published January 2, 2014
Antarctica sea passengers stranded in ice are finally being freed
Passengers aboard a Russian research ship that’s been stuck in Antarctica ice for more than a week were finally getting rescued on Thursday, as a helicopter mission began airlifting them to the safety of a nearby vessel. Published January 2, 2014
Former Israeli P.M. Ariel Sharon in critical condition, hospital officials say
Ariel Sharon, the former prime minister of Israel, is in critical condition in the hospital and doctors on Thursday said he could die at any moment. Published January 2, 2014
Ailing Rev. Billy Graham didn’t recognize his daughter, she says
Ruth Graham, daughter to worldwide evangelical preacher Billy Graham, said of a recent visit with her father: He's "at peace," but his health has regressed to the point that he didn't recognize her. Published December 31, 2013
