Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Lance Armstrong under federal investigation for doping-related charges
Back-and-forth comments have clouded the issue, but according to the latest, disgraced U.S. bicyclist Lance Armstrong is facing a federal investigation for various charges related to his doping scandal. Published February 6, 2013
France claims kills of ‘hundreds’ of Islamists
France's defense minister said the military has killed "hundreds" of Islamist militants in Mali in the past month. Published February 6, 2013
Monopoly players have spoken: It’s the cat token
Out with the iron. In with the cat. That's the decision of Monopoly voters who weighed in from 120 different countries with their choices for the new game piece. Published February 6, 2013
Plagiarism finding rips Germany’s education minister
Germany's education minister has fallen from political grace, as officials with her former Duesseldorf University have found her guilty of plagiarism and stripped away her doctorate degree. Published February 6, 2013
Shoe thrown at Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, similar to incident with George W. Bush, during visit to Egypt
An irate Egyptian threw a shoe at Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Wednesday as the Iranian President was touring Egypt, an act viewed as a high insult in the Muslim world. Published February 6, 2013
Dick Morris out at Fox, in at CNN
Dick Morris, one of Fox News' go-to guys for predictions and poll talk during the presidential election, is moving on. Fox News cut the commentator and refused to renew his contract, according to an Associated Press report. Published February 6, 2013
U.S. Postal Service to cut Saturday delivery
No more Saturday mail. That's the solution reached by U.S. Postal Service officials to trim $2 billion from the budget. Published February 6, 2013
Tomato wars head toward peaceable end
A long-running tomato trade war that pitted U.S. and Florida growers against Mexican importers may finally come to an end, as the U.S. Commerce Department has announced an agreement to regulate and control prices. Published February 6, 2013
Sly dodge: Congress stretches ethics rules for lobbyist-paid trip
At least 32 lawmakers and congressional aides attended a four-day, lobbyist-paid technology conference in Las Vegas, despite ethics rules that normally limit such travel to one day. Published February 6, 2013
‘America’s toughest sheriff’ Arpaio targeted by fraudsters
Joe Arpaio, the Arizona lawman known by supporters and detractors alike as "America's toughest sheriff" for his aggressive approach to law enforcement, has himself been hit by crime. Published February 6, 2013
Prayers answered? Boy Scouts delay decision on gay membership
Boy Scouts of America governing board members have decided to delay their decision on whether to admit gays or not, according to breaking news reports from NBC. Published February 6, 2013
States scramble with legislation to fend off drones
States are responding to the rising concerns over drone use by police agencies and at least 11 have brought forth bills limiting the use of the technology, according to various media. Published February 6, 2013
President Reagan’s legacy lives on as he’s remembered on his 102nd birthday
Within hours of launch, thousands of well-wishers had already signed the virtual birthday card for Ronald Reagan — who would have turned 102 on Monday — posted on a specially created Facebook page from The Heritage Foundation to commemorate the nation's 40th president. Published February 6, 2013
French oil tanker, crew seized by pirates now free
The crew of a French oil tanker that had been hijacked by pirates off the Ivory Coast on Sunday are now free, according to various media reports. Published February 6, 2013
Media turns blind eye to secret CIA drone base in Saudi
For two years, the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency has been quietly operating a base for unmanned drones in Saudi Arabia, according to various media reports. Published February 6, 2013
Carney: Drone strikes on Americans overseas are lawful
White House spokesman Jay Carney said that drone strikes on Americans, under certain circumstances, are constitutional. Published February 5, 2013
Rand Paul echoes dad’s call for Fed audit
Like father, like son. Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul is following in the footsteps of his father, former Texas Rep. Ron Paul, and pushing for a bill that requires an audit of the Federal Reserve. Published February 5, 2013
Former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.’s wife faces own federal investigation
The wife of former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. — who resigned his congressional seat in November, after facing fire from federal investigators along with ailing health — is now in the midst of her own federal inquiry. Published February 5, 2013
EU headquarters nearly empty as unions call for strikes
The European Union's headquarters in Brussels was almost empty Tuesday. That's because civil servants are on strike, pushing back proposals to cut their pay or benefits in the face of looming budget pressures. Published February 5, 2013
Cantor’s language mirrors Obama’s, Teddy Roosevelt’s
House Majority Leader Eric Cantor still wears the Republican pin — but his language may be moving left. According to The Hill, which obtained excerpts of the Virginia Republican's speech a day before he was due to speak at the American Enterprise Institute, Mr. Cantor called for aid for working families using language eerily similar to that of notable Democrats. Published February 5, 2013
