Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Reese Witherspoon, Lena Dunham join feminist push to #AskHerMore at Oscars
Reese Witherspoon and Lena Dunham have expressed support for a new social media campaign that is urging Oscar reporters to ask female Hollywood A-listers more substantive questions than just about fashion and gossip. Published February 22, 2015
Bobby Jindal defends ‘gist’ of Rudy Giuliani’s comments on Obama
Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal said he stands by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who received condemnation from the White House Thursday for suggesting President Obama doesn't love America. Published February 19, 2015
Emirates rejects Delta apology after CEO suggests 9/11 terror link
Emirates Airline has rejected an apology by Delta Air Lines after its CEO, Richard Anderson, appeared to suggest a link between Gulf-based air carriers and the 9/11 terror attacks. Published February 19, 2015
Vanilla Ice arrested in Florida home burglary
The '90s rapper known as Vanilla Ice has been arrested and charged with burglary and grand theft for allegedly stealing an array of items from a vacant Florida home. Published February 18, 2015
Bill de Blasio, Al Sharpton depicted as ‘Fifty Shades’ characters in GOP ad
State Republicans mocked New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's cozy relationship with Rev. Al Sharpton on Tuesday by issuing a parody poster of the pair as "Fifty Shades of Grey" characters. Published February 18, 2015
Luis Gutierrez irked by Greg Abbott referring to president as ‘Barack Obama’
Rep. Luis Gutierrez appeared incensed Wednesday about a recent interview given by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in which he repeatedly referred to President Obama by his first and last name. Published February 18, 2015
California man who claimed police brutality caught on video punching himself repeatedly
A 33-year-old California man who claimed he was assaulted by police officers has been found guilty of attempted coercion and initiating a false report after he was caught on video punching himself in the face more than 40 times. Published February 18, 2015
Purple Heart veteran dies after saving family from fire: ‘He died a hero’
A 65-year-old Vietnam War veteran died Wednesday after running into his burning North Texas home several times to save his family and pets. Published February 18, 2015
Vandals set fire to Florida church, spray-paint ‘Allahu Akbar’
A small fire was set to a Central Florida church and the Arabic phrase "Allahu Akbar" was spray-painted on one of its walls early Monday morning in what church members are calling a possible hate crime. Published February 18, 2015
Muslim man stabs two at Detroit-area bus stop after asking their religion: police
A 39-year-old Detroit man was arrested Saturday after he allegedly stabbed two men at a bus stop when they told him they weren't Muslim. Published February 18, 2015
Krispy Kreme apologizes for ‘KKK Wednesday’ promotion
Krispy Kreme has issued an apology after a store in Hull, England, advertised a promotion for its Krispy Kreme Klub customers, calling it "KKK Wednesday." Published February 17, 2015
Gordon Van Gilder, 72, faces 10 years in prison for antique pistol: ‘Beware of New Jersey’
Gordon Van Gilder, a 72-year-old retired schoolteacher in New Jersey, faces a 10-year prison sentence for possessing an unloaded 18th-century flintlock pistol in his car. Published February 17, 2015
Scott Walker’s parents’ home swarmed by pro-union protesters
More than 100 pro-union demonstrators swarmed the Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, home of Gov. Scott Walker's elderly parents Monday evening to protest the Republican's proposed state budget. Published February 17, 2015
Lars Vilks, Swedish cartoonist, sent into hiding after Copenhagen attacks
Lars Vilks, the Swedish cartoonist believed to have been a target in the shooting at a free speech debate in Copenhagen on Saturday, has been sent into hiding, police said. Published February 16, 2015
Muslim school in Rhode Island vandalized with anti-Islamic graffiti
Activists are calling for a federal civil rights investigation after a nonprofit Muslim school in Rhode Island was defaced Saturday with anti-Islamic graffiti. Published February 16, 2015
Lance Armstrong must pay $10M to SCA Promotions
Lance Armstrong has been ordered to pay $10 million to SCA Promotions, the sports insurance company that paid his bonus after his 2004 Tour de France victory. Published February 16, 2015
Swastikas, racial slurs spray-painted on 25 Wisconsin homes
At least 25 homes in Madison, Wisconsin were vandalized overnight Friday, with swastikas, profanity and racial slurs spray-painted on walls, garage doors, driveways and vehicles, police said. Published February 16, 2015
Hundreds of Jewish graves vandalized in eastern France
Hundreds of graves were vandalized at a Jewish cemetery in eastern France over the weekend, in what the interior minister called "a despicable act." Published February 15, 2015
Arson suspected in fire at Houston Islamic center
Houston fire officials say an accelerant was used in a fire that broke out at an Islamic center early Friday, prompting the Council on American-Islamic Relations for call on state and federal authorities to investigate a possible hate crime. Published February 15, 2015
Rand Paul mocks Hillary Clinton with Valentine’s Day Pinterest: ‘I’ve Benghazing at you’
Sen. Rand Paul wished Hillary Clinton a happy Valentine's Day by tweeting out a parody Pinterest page dedicated to lampooning the potential Democratic presidential candidate. Published February 15, 2015
