Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Agents draw gun on college girl over suspected beer buy — that was water
Agents with Virginia's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control drew a gun and stormed the SUV of a 20-year-old college girl who had dropped her grocery store purchases in the trunk — bottled water, cookie dough and ice cream. Published July 1, 2013
Fourth of July fireworks shuttered at key military bases
Money woes have led at least three military bases to cancel Fourth of July fireworks, a move that will save up to $100,000, one general estimated. Published July 1, 2013
Pilot with ‘nerves of steel’ lands in Hudson River, saving 4
A pilot who's credited with having "nerves of steel" successfully navigated his helicopter to a safe emergency landing on the Hudson River, saving all four tourists who were aboard — and even keeping them dry. Published July 1, 2013
Gay Catholic Andrew Sullivan: Same-sex marriage in line with Christianity
Andrew Sullivan, noted gay commentator and self-professed practicing Catholic, said on a Sunday news talk show that same-sex marriage is in line with his religious faith. Published July 1, 2013
Facebook blocks Fox reporter for pro-gun, pro-Bible, pro-Jesus post
Fox News correspondent Todd Starnes says Facebook blocked him after he posted a lengthy remark about his political incorrectness, citing his favorable view of everything from the National Rifle Association to Jesus. Published July 1, 2013
Gitmo inmates: ‘Most pampered prisoners on the planet’
Inmates at Guantanamo Bay are so catered to and pampered that hunger strikes are seen more like weight-loss programs — the prisoners are well-fed, to the point of being overweight. Published July 1, 2013
Sarah Palin on a third party: It could happen
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said to a Twitter poster who messaged her on Fox News: Yes, a third-party emergence for the next presidential election is a real possibility. Published July 1, 2013
Germany summons U.S. ambassador over EU spying
German authorities on Monday said they were summoning the country's U.S. ambassador to discuss what they called a breach of trust — the recent revelations that the National Security Agency had bugged EU offices. Published July 1, 2013
Death toll from Pakistan terror attacks climbs to 52
The death toll from a string of weekend terror attacks in Pakistan hit 52 on Monday after more victims died at area hospitals. Published July 1, 2013
Baghdad terrorists target soccer field, kill 12, injure dozens
Iranian terrorists detonated a bomb nearby a popular soccer field in Baghdad late Sunday evening, killing 12 and leaving dozens injured. Published July 1, 2013
Croatia becomes the 28th nation to join the EU
It took 10 years, but the Balkan state of Croatia finally won membership with the European Union. Published July 1, 2013
San Francisco transit workers strike, cause nightmare commute
Monday dawned in San Francisco, Calif., with a nightmare of a commute for workers, as two of the region's largest transit unions went on strike. Published July 1, 2013
Cirque du Soleil acrobat falls to death during Las Vegas show
A 31-year-old acrobat with Cirque du Soleil fell to her death during a stage show in Las Vegas over the weekend. Published July 1, 2013
Lightning strikes Indiana camp, injuring 3 children
Three children were injured over the weekend when lightning struck their summer camp, Indianapolis police said. Published July 1, 2013
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer on 19 killed firefighters: ‘God bless them all’
President Obama on Monday sent his condolences from Africa for the 19 elite firefighters who were killed during the line of duty in Arizona and called them selfless heroes. Published July 1, 2013
Judge blocks Michigan ban on domestic partner benefits
A federal judge shot down Michigan's ban on domestic partner health benefits for gay government workers, ruling Friday that the law was simply a punishment that targeted homosexuals. Published June 28, 2013
Mayor Michael Bloomberg: We need to stop-and-frisk more minorities, not fewer
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Friday opponents of stop-and-frisk police policies have it all wrong – it's really whites, not minorities, who are more frequently held for questioning. Published June 28, 2013
W.Va. teen who wore NRA shirt won’t be charged, judge says
A West Virginian eighth-grader who was arrested after refusing school staffers' demands to remove his pro-NRA T-shirt will not be charged with any crime after all, a court ruled. All charges have been dropped. Published June 28, 2013
HIV, syphilis on the rise in Bangkok
HIV, syphilis on the rise in Bangkok By Cheryl K. Chumley Bangkok is experiencing a resurgence of HIV and syphilis cases among gay men, U.S. and Thai authorities reported on Friday. Published June 28, 2013
Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy deletes tweet: Gay marriage ruling ‘sad day’
Chick-fil-A issued a statement saying that a recent tweet from company president Dan Cathy decrying the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage and DOMA represented his views, and his views alone. Published June 28, 2013
