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Cheryl K. Chumley

Cheryl Chumley is online opinion editor, commentary writer and host of the “Bold and Blunt” podcast for The Washington Times, and a frequent media guest and public speaker. She is the author of several books, the latest titled, “Lockdown: The Socialist Plan To Take Away Your Freedom,” and “Socialists Don’t Sleep: Christians Must Rise or America Will Fall.” Email her at cchumley@washingtontimes.com.

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FBI brass to employees: Quit sexting naked photos

The Federal Bureau of Investigation — which touts an agency motto of "fidelity, bravery, integrity" — is battling a sexting scandal. A newly issued report finds its workers have been involved in a "rash of sexting cases" using government-issued devices.

February 22, 2013

Utah Highway Patrol trooper accused of false DUI arrests, lawsuit says

A Utah state trooper with a reputation for nabbing drunken drivers now faces legal fire as dozens of her victims are lining up for a possible class-action suit, alleging they weren't under-the-influence and she abused her police power.

February 22, 2013

Conspiracy alert: South Dakota college stores take fingerprints, not cash or card

No cash or card needed. Two stores located on a remote college in western South Dakota have started taking payment from fingerprint swipes.

February 22, 2013

Republican N.J. Gov. Chris Christie picks up more backing from Democrats

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie may tout an "R" for Republican Party in his title, but he sure does get a lot of support from Democrats — the latest just this week.

February 22, 2013

Obama channels his inner Hillary Clinton, gets more emotional when pushing his message

A new and much more emotional President Obama has hit the town, with a second-term confidence that sees him dropping his tightly controlled expressions in favor of a softer, at times tearful, approach to selling his agenda.

February 22, 2013

U.N. finds troubling upgrades at Iran’s Natanz uranium-enrichment site

The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog has just released a report that shows Iran has installed advanced technology at Natanz, its main site for uranium enrichment.

February 22, 2013

$** FILE ** Millions of dollars already have been spent looking at fracking’s impact on water and air quality and at possible links to cancer and other diseases, but many analysts believe there hasn’t been enough research to draw firm conclusions. (Associated Press)$

EPA’s own watchdog faults agency for using inaccurate data to control fracking

The Environmental Protection Agency's own internal watchdog has faulted the agency for using inaccurate and unreliable estimates on the level of air pollutants that are released during oil and natural gas production.

February 22, 2013

EU economy to shrink, despite earlier reports for growth

The European Commission got it wrong. After first predicting the economy for the eurozone would grow slightly in the coming months, members now say wait a minute, the economy will actually shrink.

February 22, 2013

Al Qaeda’s drone defense plan surfaces in Mali: Cover cars with carpets

A document uncovered in Mali giving Islamist extremists 22 tips on avoiding drones is sending a subtle message to military analysts: Al Qaeda is becoming more united.

February 21, 2013

AFL-CIO strikes immigration deal with U.S. Chamber of Commerce

The AFL-CIO has struck a deal on immigration reform with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce that eases the path for temporary workers and pushes for creation of a new federal agency.

February 21, 2013

‘White flight’ hits London, highlighting immigration trend

For the first time in history, the white Brit population has fallen below the 50 percent mark in London, the largest city in the country, the BBC reported.

February 21, 2013

Bob Menendez sees ‘dreadful’ 15-point poll drop

In one month's time, Democrat Sen. Bob Menendez's favor with constituents fell by 15 percentage points, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University.

February 21, 2013

Ill. lawmaker wants to abolish Internet anonymity

An Illinois lawmaker has brought forth a bill in the state that would abolish the right of website commenters to post anonymously.

February 21, 2013

Three British Muslims found guilty in terrorist bomb plot

A London jury found three British Muslims guilty of planning terrorist bombings that were intended to cause more damage than the 2005 attacks against the city's transit system.

February 21, 2013

Momentum builds for U.S. successor to Pope Benedict

The cardinals are gathering in Rome to select Pope Benedict XVI's successor — and calls are growing for someone hailing from the United States.

February 21, 2013

‘Rolling gunbattle’ along Vegas Strip leaves 3 dead

It's like a movie scene — only not. Fox News reports that a "rolling gunbattle" that took place in the midst of the Las Vegas Strip early this morning has left three dead and police searching for suspects.

February 21, 2013

Jimmy Carter insists he had better support from Republicans, Congress than President Obama

Former President Jimmy Carter, who touts one of the lowest average approval ratings among all U.S. chief executives for his 1977-1981 term of office, said President Obama's biggest problem is Congress.

February 21, 2013