Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
N.J.’s Cory Booker on gay weddings: ‘This is very beautiful’
Let the weddings begin. As the clock chimed midnight, gay couples in New Jersey who had lined the streets of cities and towns across the state, waiting for the last stroke that would usher in Monday and the implementation of a new same-sex wedding law, finally traded vows. Published October 21, 2013
Mexico outraged at U.S. surveillance of ally Felipe Calderon
It’s not enough that the United States spied on Mexico, but new documents released from former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden reveal that America targeted its touted friend and ally, former President Felipe Calderon, and placed him under surveillance. Published October 21, 2013
Consumer Reports: ‘Don’t even bother trying’ Obamacare website yet
A magazine that tests and rates products and reports the results monthly had harsh words of advice for those trying to enroll in Obamacare via the official website, Healthcare.gov: Don’t even think about it yet. Published October 21, 2013
NSA spied on millions in France; U.S. ambassador summoned: report
France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Rivkin to address claims that the National Security Agency has spied on millions of French citizens, authorities said on Monday. Published October 21, 2013
Finding God in a shark attack: Survivor who lost arm ‘just in awe’ of Him
A shark attack survivor whose arm was torn off just below the shoulder, leaving her surfing career in question, nonetheless told a Christian college crowd this week: God is great and He doesn’t abandon his children. Published October 18, 2013
Colbert at Catholic charity dinner: Frugal Pope Francis would hold event at IHOP
Satirical star Stephen Colbert stepped away from his Comedy Central gig long enough Thursday evening to take a few pot shots at key politicos and leading public figures — including the frugality of Pope Francis. Published October 18, 2013
Ohio cop cruiser collides with car; 6 dead, including 2-year-old
A horrendous Friday morning car crash between a police officer and a vehicle at a section of road in Ohio has left six dead, including a 2-year-old toddler. Published October 18, 2013
Chinese couple on trial for selling baby to buy iPhone
A man and woman in China were in court on Friday, defending allegations they sold their baby girl to go on a shopping spree that included the purchase of an iPhone and top-of-the-line footwear. Published October 18, 2013
Jay Carney: Purple tie is for LGBT support
White House press secretary Jay Carney showed up for a press conference on Thursday wearing a purple tie, a public show of support for an anti-bully campaign kicked off by the lesbian-gay-bisexual-transgender activist community. Published October 18, 2013
House stenographer on rant: ‘Holy Spirit’ made me do it
Dianne Reidy, the House stenographer who ranted about God, Free Masons and the need of the nation to stop serving conflicting masters, said in an email that the Holy Spirit drove her to speak. Published October 18, 2013
France high court demands mayors conduct gay marriages
Under a France high court ruling handed down on Friday, mayors can no longer refuse to marry gay couples. Published October 18, 2013
Saudi Arabia, angry with West, slams door on U.N. Security Council seat
An angry Saudi Arabia has taken out its frustration at the inability of the international community to foster peace in Syria and at recent wedges with the White House over Middle East goals with an announcement on Friday that it would turn down its seat on the U.N. Security Council. Published October 18, 2013
Obamacare fail: More enroll for Mars trip than for health exchange
The hits just keep on coming with Obamacare enrollee tales of disaster, with the latest joke that more people have actually completed an online application to journey to Mars than successfully signed into the White House’s websites for health reform exchanges. Published October 18, 2013
Anthony Weiner: I’m an ‘empty, soulless vessel’
Former Rep. Anthony Weiner who recently failed in his New York City mayoral bid after an elongated sexting scandal said his ensuing marriage problems don't hit him as hard in the heart as they do his wife, Huma Abedin. Published October 18, 2013
Toyota recalls 870K vehicles to check for spider webs blocking AC unit
Blame it on the spiders — Toyota is. The car manufacturer said it will recall 870,000 vehicles to check whether the arachnids sneaked in and constructed webs that ultimately can block the air-conditioning units from properly draining and cause a short circuit in the airbags. Published October 18, 2013
Arnold Schwarzenegger lobbies for law change to seek presidency
Hollywood action star and former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has been quietly lobbying key politicos for a legal loophole or a constitutional change that would clear the path for him to run for president in 2016. Published October 18, 2013
Australian wildfires kill 1, destroy homes
Almost 100 separate wildfires have torn through one of Australia’s most populated areas on Friday, leaving one dead and laying waste to dozens of houses and structures. Published October 18, 2013
Hispanic influence: Tortillas take over burger buns as fast-food fave
It's tortillas, not hamburger and hotdog buns. Salsa, not ketchup. That's the state of America's fast-food favorites and top condiment requests, a new study shows — the result of a rapidly and continuing growing Hispanic population. Published October 17, 2013
MoveOn Petitions: Arrest Boehner, Cantor for sedition
A petition posted online by an activist group tied to the leftist MoveOn.org is calling for the immediate arrest of key Republican Party leaders on Capitol Hill, alleging they’ve committed egregious acts of betrayal against the United States. Published October 17, 2013
Knife-wielding man hijacks school bus with 11 kids in Arkansas
A man wielding a knife jumped aboard an elementary school bus carting 11 students in Arkansas early Thursday morning, hijacked it and steered it on a 10-mile chase from police. Published October 17, 2013
