Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Turkey, Germany arrest Iranians in nuclear smuggling scheme
Germany and Turkish security officials have caught smugglers suspected of transporting nuclear materials from India to the Iranian city of Arak, overseas media reports. Published March 11, 2013
Chuck Hagel-Hamid Karzai talks marred by accusations of U.S.-Taliban collusion
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel's first meeting with Afghan President Hamid Karzai was a bumpy ride that included public criticism of America's military role followed by an abrupt cancellation of a planned press conference. Published March 11, 2013
Hugo Chavez’s successor? Opposition leader Henrique Capriles to challenge Nicolas Maduro
Henrique Capriles, the opposition leader in Venezuela, will face off against Hugo Chavez's hand-picked successor, interim President Nicolas Maduro. Published March 11, 2013
S. Dakota signs law letting teachers carry guns in classrooms
outh Dakota teachers are now allowed by law to carry guns in the classroom, a new law says. Published March 8, 2013
Lion attack: One swipe, and it was over for Calif. intern in latest wild animal aggression
It took one quick swipe, and the neck of 24-year-old Dianna Hanson was broken. Her death by lion was likely immediate, said Fresno, Calif., coroner David Hadden. Published March 8, 2013
Berkeley, Calif. politicos: Tax email to save Postal Service
Berkeley, Calif., city council members think they've found the solution to the U.S. Postal Service's financial woes: Impose a new tax on emails. Published March 8, 2013
Hundreds of Palestinians riot on Temple Mount, as talk of ‘Third Intifada’ grows
Israeli police used stun grenades to disperse hundreds of Palestinians who rioted on the Temple Mount following Friday prayers. Published March 8, 2013
Insider says Ashley Judd will fight Mitch McConnell for Senate
Hollywood's Ashley Judd, 44, will challenge Sen. Mitch McConnell for his seat, says one unnamed insider, who says she has yet to officially announce the run. Published March 8, 2013
Failing finances lead Philadelphia to close 23 schools
Twenty-three schools in Philadelphia, Penn., will close due to struggling finances, city School Reform Commission members voted, on Thursday. Published March 8, 2013
Senators from both parties foresee more filibusters
Sen. Rand Paul's successful filibuster will only inspire others to try the same — and that's a good thing, senators from both political parties said. Published March 8, 2013
MSNBC’s Chris Matthews calls Obama the ‘perfect American’ — again
MSNBC host Chris Matthews just can't say enough nice things about President Obama. Published March 8, 2013
Bloomberg lauds education, but 80% of NYC graduates can’t read
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg touted about his huge investment in education during his most recent State of the City address — but his bragging may be all talk. Published March 8, 2013
Democrat accused of corrupt ties to Hugo Chavez represents U.S. at funeral
Of all the lawmakers President Obama could have chosen to represent the United States at former Venezuela leader Hugo Chavez's funeral, he picks the one with tainted ties to the nation's head — Democrat Rep. Greg Meeks. Published March 8, 2013
Swiss hockey player becomes ‘permanent paraplegic’ after being checked from behind
Swiss hockey defenseman Ronny Keller has been left paralyzed by a hit during a game earlier this week that drove him head first into the boards, doctors say. Published March 8, 2013
British church of atheists preps to go global
A British-based church of atheists, The Sunday Assembly, is set to take its word — absent of any mention of God — to a global audience. Published March 8, 2013
Hugo Chavez’s body put in glass casket for permanent display
Venezuela's deceased president, Hugo Chavez, will remain forever on display to the public in a glass casket to be placed in the Museum of the Revolution. Published March 8, 2013
Nancy Pelosi demands $10.10 per hour minimum wage
Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said that recent Wall Street gains mean one sure thing: The minimum wage should be hike to $10.10 per hour. Published March 8, 2013
Ban on pornography set for EU parliamentary vote
Members of the European Parliament will vote next week whether to ban the display of any images that seem to demean women, especially pornography. Published March 8, 2013
TSA fails as undercover inspector sneaks mock bomb in Newark Airport — twice
An undercover inspector sneaked an improvised explosive device that was stuffed down his pants past two separate TSA security points, ultimately receiving clearance to board a plane. Published March 8, 2013
Records show anti-lobbyist Obama took millions from lobbyists
President Obama may state a public disdain for lobbyists, but his campaign coffers don't match his rhetoric. The Center for Public Integrity finds bundlers for his campaign, whose names were just released, hail from the lobbyist field. Published March 8, 2013
