Cheryl K. Chumley
Columns by Cheryl K. Chumley
Cleric tells Morsi: Kill the ‘thugs’
A radical cleric has encouraged President Mohammed Morsi to "use his powers" to kill the "thugs" and "criminals" who are causing the unrest that has plagued Egypt the past weeks, leading to the death of dozens. Published January 31, 2013
Russia condemns reported Israeli air attacks
The intensity level of Middle East affairs ratcheted a degree higher Thursday, as Russian officials expressed concern, almost to the point of condemnation, about reported Israeli air strikes in Syria. Published January 31, 2013
Iran vows to speed uranium program
Defiant Iran Thursday vowed to speed up its uranium enrichment program, and told International Atomic Energy Agency officials it will install thousands more centrifuges at its Natanz plant. Published January 31, 2013
Tennessee lawmaker wants schools to out gay students to parents
A state lawmaker in Tennessee has introduced legislation that would force school administrators to tell parents if their children are discovered engaging in homosexual acts. Published January 31, 2013
Barrasso bill to freeze 2012 NLRB decisions
Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso brought forth a bill Wednesday to freeze or moot almost all National Labor Relations Board decisions from the past year. Published January 31, 2013
Hostage situation with 5-year-old enters third day
The standoff between an Alabama gunman and law enforcement has entered its third day, and the fate of a 5-year-old boy, abducted from his school bus at gunpoint and subsequently hidden in an underground bunker, is still largely unknown. Published January 31, 2013
George Zimmerman seeks to push back trial to November
Attorneys for George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch volunteer who shot and killed teen-age Trayvon Martin in February 2012, asked the judge Wednesday to delay the trial. Published January 31, 2013
Competition mounts for marijuana consultant job in Washington state
Help wanted: Pot consultant. And dozens of Washington state residents have already applied, according to The Associated Press, in a report that specifies candidates responding to the Wednesday advertisement showed up for interviews wearing everything from flannel to suits to hemp necklaces. Published January 31, 2013
Tension goes nuclear on Korean Peninsula: South threatens North over tests
Don't conduct another nuclear test: That's the blunt message of South Korea to North Korea, at a time when Pyongyang is seeming to sidestep international pressure and plan for a third launch. Published January 31, 2013
Three shot at Arizona office suite
At least three people have been injured in a shooting at an office suite in Phoenix, Ariz., according to breaking news reports. Published January 30, 2013
Morsi friends join foes, pressure leader for unity
President Mohammed Morsi faced calls to unify and settle Egypt's ongoing unrest from a somewhat surprising source on Wednesday. Hardline Islamists normally loyal to the Muslim Brotherhood-backed leader asked him to join with liberal opposition party members. Published January 30, 2013
Western states swing Democrat
Go West, young man — a quote centered on America's expansion toward the Pacific Ocean — might as well apply to Democrats now. Published January 30, 2013
Toyota recall targets more than 1 million cars
Toyota has recalled more than a million cars around the world because of defects with the air bags and windshield wipers, according to media reports. Published January 30, 2013
N.J. Gov. Christie enjoys record support — from Democrats
New Jersey's Governor Chris Christie has found his niche and it is deep within the ranks of the Democratic Party, according to media reports that indicate high favor from liberals — to the tune of 62 percent — for the Republican governor. Published January 30, 2013
AKC: Labrador retriever unseats Yorkshire terrier as top dog
The Yorkshire terrier is no longer top dog in New York City. According to an American Kennel Club survey, the favorite canine for city dwellers is now the Labrador retriever. Published January 30, 2013
Research in Motion launches next-generation BlackBerry phones
Research in Motion unveiled its new lineup of smartphones, under the next-generation BlackBerry 10 operating system, during a Wednesday presentation to bolster excitement for its latest technology. Published January 30, 2013
Liberal thought: Chicago’s murder rate due to climate change
Christie Hefner, with the liberal Center for American Progress, told MSNBC's "Morning Joe" listeners that climate change is the cause, in part, for Chicago's high murder rate. Published January 30, 2013
No surrender! Republican Powell defends voting for Obama
Former Secretary of State and self-declared Republican Colin Powell said he voted for Democrat Barack Obama for president — twice — because of concerns over the economy, according to a Fox News broadcast of Bill O'Reilly's show, "The Factor." Published January 30, 2013
Flake to Obama: Security first, citizenship second
Sen. Jeff Flake, in Wednesday morning comments on Fox News, said President Obama ought to look at border security first and pathways to citizenship second, given the security and fiscal issues facing this nation. Published January 30, 2013
Hezbollah arms shipment destroyed in Israeli jet strike
Israel isn’t confirming, but Middle East news outlets report Israeli jets have struck a target near the Syria-Lebanon border in an effort to stop the transport of missiles into Hezbollah hands. Published January 30, 2013
