Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Help wanted: Clock winder for Buckingham Palace
Help wanted: someone to come wind up all the clocks at Buckingham Palace. But before scoffing and mocking, know this: The queen maintains about 1,000 clocks at her residence. Published September 24, 2013
New Army rules ban below-elbow tattoos on recruits
New Army rules on grooming will mean recruits seeking to sign on the dotted line will first have to prove they don’t have tattoos that stretch past the elbow and that can be hidden under most shirts. Published September 24, 2013
Dick Cheney blames hunting-contest loss on faulty gun
Former Vice President Dick Cheney — who once accidentally shot a fellow hunter and campaign contributor during a 2006 quail quest in South Texas — had a new weapon-related mishap Tuesday. Published September 24, 2013
Gunman tracked to North Carolina Central University shot, killed by cops
A gunman whose presence sent the North Carolina Central University in Durham into lockdown mode was located, shot and killed on Tuesday, police said. Published September 24, 2013
California boy, 2, dies from mauling by pit bulls
A 2-year-old Colton, Calif., boy died from injuries suffered in a horrific home attack by as many as five dogs, all believed to be pit bull mixed breeds, police said Tuesday. Published September 24, 2013
Disneyland eliminates line cuts for disabled, citing cheaters
Too many cheaters — that's the reason Disneyland and Walt Disney World cited for a new rule prohibiting the disabled from jumping place in ride lines. Published September 24, 2013
Wonder Bread returns to store shelves
Wonder where the Wonder Bread’s been? The iconic white bread made a return to store shelves on Monday, following a weeks-long hiatus due to the sale of the company that used to make it, Hostess. Published September 24, 2013
Israel to boycott Iran’s speech as U.S. sets for sidebar meeting
Israel announced on Tuesday that ministers attending the U.N. General Assembly session in New York on Tuesday will boycott the scheduled speech of Iran's new leader, President Hasan Rouhani. Published September 24, 2013
Obama endorses ‘progressive’ Bill de Blasio for NYC mayor
President Obama endorsed Bill de Blasio for New York City mayor on Monday, calling the fellow Democrat's progressive-minded principles a win for his constituents. Published September 24, 2013
Boy, 4, shames Kenya mall gunman: You’re a ‘very bad man’
A little 4-year-old British boy trying to protect his wounded mother and 6-year-old sister looked into the eyes of an armed gunman at Kenya’s mall and told him what he thought of him: You’re a “very bad man,” he said. Published September 24, 2013
Boeing booted from bid for $7.7B South Korean contract
South Korea turned down a bid on Tuesday from Boeing Co. to build the country 60 new fighter jets, suggesting the company’s technology on its proffered planes was old and out-of-date. Published September 24, 2013
President Obama caught joking on mic: ‘I’m scared of my wife’
President Obama may be the leader of the free world, but when it comes to his home life, he admittedly takes second seat. Published September 24, 2013
Vandals torch Ronald Reagan statue at California park
Vandals have set fire to a life-size statue of Ronald Reagan at a Southern California sports park that bears the name of the 40th president, authorities reported on Monday. Published September 23, 2013
Hackers breach biometrics on new Apple iPhone 5S
A hacking group from Germany says it has discovered how to breach the biometrics security system of the new iPhone 5S. Published September 23, 2013
Gunmen in Kenya mall shooting targeted non-Muslims to kill, witness says
The gunmen responsible for killing nearly 70 and injuring more than 175 in the ongoing Kenya mall massacre and hostage situation targeted non-Muslims who couldn’t recite passages from the Koran, witnesses who escaped said on Monday. Published September 23, 2013
Dzhokhar Tsarnaev’s defense lawyers plead for more time to fight death penalty
Attorneys for Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev appealed to a judge on Monday to grant them more time to mount a defense against the death penalty. Published September 23, 2013
Edward Snowden, in fear, forced to wear disguises
Edward Snowden, who fled the United States after releasing intelligence secrets to the British press, is now living in fear in Russia, dressing in disguise whenever he leaves his house, his attorney said. Published September 23, 2013
Rep. Paul Ryan spurs talk of White House run with book deal
Rep. Paul Ryan — former vice presidential candidate, current Wisconsin congressman and rumored White House candidate for 2016 — has scored a deal for a book, due out in August, commenting on the state of conservatism and the way of the Republican Party's future. Published September 23, 2013
Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran agree to ‘axis of resistance’
Senior members of Hezbollah and Hamas announced on Monday in Lebanese press that they’ve formed a stronger pact with Iran’s government to watch out for each other’s interests in the Middle East. Published September 23, 2013
Syria’s Bashar Assad warns that weapons inspectors might face rebel attack
Syrian President Bashar Assad said in an interview with state-run Chinese media that other nations may incite rebel forces into attacking U.N. inspectors who are headed into the country to secure chemical weapons. Published September 23, 2013
