Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Four U.N. peacekeepers seized on Syrian DMZ
Four U.N. peacekeepers were seized by armed gunmen on Tuesday while they were patrolling in the demilitarized zone separating Syria from the Israeli-occupied sections of Golan Heights. Published May 7, 2013
Hacking group Anonymous vows devastation on U.S. government
Today is the day that threats from the hacking group Anonymous to devastate America's federal agencies and banking systems are supposed to come true. Published May 7, 2013
Second-grader suspended for treating pencil like a gun
A 7-year-old boy at a small school in rural Virginia has been suspended over pointing a pencil, a la gun, at another student and making firing noises. Published May 7, 2013
Charles Ramsey: Hero to three Cleveland kidnap victims
If Charles Ramsey hadn’t responded to the screams he heard from his neighbor’s home, the story of the three Cleveland women who were imprisoned there may not have ended so happily. Published May 7, 2013
Delaware Senate poised to vote on gay marriage
Delaware lawmakers are set to pass a same-sex marriage bill, making the state the 11th in the nation to allow gay couples the right to wed. Published May 7, 2013
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders halt to settlement construction
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered on Tuesday a halt to all building in the contested West Bank settlement areas. Published May 7, 2013
California high court deals blow to marijuana dealers
California's highest court struck a blow to medical marijuana sellers on Monday, ruling that local governments can ban dispensaries in their jurisdictions. Published May 7, 2013
Volcano eruption kills 5 climbers in the Philippines
Five people were killed Tuesday when the volcano they were climbing, Mount Mayon, blew and spewed forth ash and rocks. Published May 7, 2013
Iran recruits volunteer fighters for Syrian regime
Iran has kicked off a campaign to recruit volunteer fighters to join the Syrian regime and help President Bashar Assad battle rebel uprisings. Published May 7, 2013
John Bolton: Benghazi could bring down Obama administration
The Benghazi scandal could be the final "hinge point" that brings down the Obama administration, former U.N. Ambassador John R. Bolton said. Published May 7, 2013
California seeks to fine utility a record $2.25 billion for pipeline blast
California regulators are seeking a record-setting $2.25 billion fine against a utility company blamed for a deadly pipeline explosion that took out a San Francisco Bay-area housing community. Published May 7, 2013
Colorado gun rights group targets 4 lawmakers for recall
Four Colorado Democratic lawmakers who have pushed tough gun control measures are now facing concerted recall efforts. Published May 7, 2013
Sen. Robert Menendez’s bill would arm Syrian rebels
Sen. Robert Menendez brought forth a bill Monday to give munitions to rebel fighters in Syria. So far, the United States has only provided non-lethal aid to the opposition fighters, in the form of medical supplies and food. Published May 7, 2013
India in panic as drunken bears kill 8 villagers
Villagers in India are in panic mode as wild bears suspected of being under the influence of intoxicating flowers have ventured from the forest and killed and wounded 20 in recent days. Published May 7, 2013
Second election bombing in two days kills 12 in Pakistan
For the second time in two days, a hard-line Islamist party in Pakistan has been targeted by a bomber — and once again, the intended target has escaped harm. Published May 7, 2013
Cleveland cops knocked on home in 2004, while missing women were held hostage
Cleveland police in 2004 knocked on the door of the house where three women were being held captive, but nobody answered, said a city spokesman at Tuesday's press conference on the abduction and rescue of teens taken nearly 10 years ago. Published May 7, 2013
Palestinian militants in Syria get go-ahead to strike Israel
A Palestinian militant group that's based in Syria has received the thumbs-up from President Bashar Assad to launch an attack against Israel, the organization's spokesman said on Tuesday. Published May 7, 2013
Bill Richardson: Ted Cruz is not a real Hispanic
Bill Richardson, the former governor of New Mexico, had harsh words of criticism for Sen. Ted Cruz and his tough immigration views: He's not a real Hispanic. Published May 6, 2013
Punter Chris Kluwe released by Vikings; pro-gay rights player is now a free agent
The Minnesota Vikings on Monday released Chris Kluwe, the club’s self-proclaimed best punter in history known more lately for his vocal support of gay marriage and same-sex rights. Published May 6, 2013
Donald Trump heads East to Dubai with new golf course
Donald Trump is expanding golfing operations into the Middle East, with plans to open a course in Dubai. Published May 6, 2013
