Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Christmas canceled in Ebola-stricken Sierra Leone
The Sierra Leone government said Friday that celebrating Christmas or any holiday festivities in public is strictly forbidden as the West African country continues to fight a massive Ebola outbreak. Published December 14, 2014
7-Eleven receipts to promote Obamacare
Obamacare ads will appear at the bottom of 7-Eleven receipts until the end of the open enrollment period, as the government continues efforts to reach uninsured Americans. Published December 14, 2014
Secret Santas pay off layaway balances at several New York Toys ‘R’ Us stores
Several Secret Santas in upstate New York have been getting into the holiday spirit by stopping at Toys "R" Us stores and paying off the layaway balances for every customer. Published December 14, 2014
Returning soldier can’t stay with wife and newborn, S.C. landlord says
A soldier on leave for the holidays will not be able to stay with his wife and newborn baby at their South Carolina apartment, because he is not named on the lease and has overstayed his welcome as a visitor, the landlord says. Published December 14, 2014
Bill Cosby: ‘I only expect the black media to uphold’ journalistic standards
Bill Cosby pleaded Friday for black journalists to remain "neutral" in reporting the multiple rape allegations against him. Published December 14, 2014
Mark Wahlberg’s assault victim supports pardon: ‘Everyone deserves another chance’
The Vietnamese man Mark Wahlberg punched in the eye nearly three decades ago says he forgives the actor and supports his recent request for the state of Massachusetts to expunge the felony conviction. Published December 11, 2014
Darren Wilson: National Bar Association petitions Missouri to revoke police license
The National Bar Association has petitioned the Missouri Department of Public Safety, demanding that Darren Wilson's law enforcement license be revoked following the death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Published December 11, 2014
Angelina Jolie is a ‘minimally talented spoiled brat,’ leaked Sony docs reveal
Famed producer Scott Rudin bashed Angelina Jolie as a "minimally talented spoiled brat" from "Crazyland," according to the latest emails leaked by Sony Pictures. Published December 11, 2014
Black congressional staffers plan walkout Thursday in ‘show of unity’
Black congressional staffers are planning to walk out of their jobs Thursday to gather on the U.S. Capitol steps in protest of grand jury decisions in the Eric Garner and Mike Brown cases. Published December 10, 2014
Obama quotes nonexistent Bible verse during speech about immigration
President Obama referred to the Bible on Tuesday as he was speaking about immigration reform in Nashville, but he confused some of the lines and even threw in a proverb that appears nowhere in the religious text. Published December 10, 2014
Millennial ‘divas’ too spoiled for corporate world, study suggests
Many corporate executives are making no effort to attract workers under age 35, because millennials have developed a reputation for being workplace divas, a new survey suggests. Published December 10, 2014
Mary, Joseph statues decapitated at Chicago-area Catholic church
Police in the Chicago suburb of Berwyn are investigating after Mary and Joseph statues in a Catholic church's garden were found with the heads removed. Published December 10, 2014
Bill de Blasio skipped Herman Badillo’s funeral for gym workout
The family of former Rep. Herman Badillo, who died Wednesday of congestive heart failure, is outraged that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was photographed sweating it out at the gym while other political leaders attended the late politician's funeral. Published December 9, 2014
Mistletoe drone at TGI Friday’s severs tip of reporter’s nose
A Brooklyn photojournalist reportedly had a piece of her nose severed off by a wayward drone carrying mistletoe during a promotional event at TGI Friday's. Published December 9, 2014
LeBron, Kate Middleton and the royal protocol breach
LeBron James breached royal protocol Monday as a still-sweaty "King" put his arm around Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, during a post-game photo shoot in New York. Published December 9, 2014
White Florida deputy shoots unarmed black man who witnesses say had hands up
A Florida sheriff is asking for calm after a white deputy shot and critically wounded an unarmed black man on Monday — with witness reports that claim the man had his hands up when he was shot. Published December 9, 2014
Tom Brady defends his love for the F-word: ‘We’re not choirboys’
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is defending his love for the F-word after being called a poor sport for an expletive-filled rant that aired during a recent game against the Green Bay Packers. Published December 8, 2014
Dr. Luke denies raping Lady Gaga, files defamation suit
Music producer Dr. Luke has filed a defamation suit against celebrity attorney Mark Geragos, who suggested on social media that Dr. Luke raped Lady Gaga. Published December 8, 2014
Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan president, says racism in America worse under Obama
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Saturday that racism appears to have worsened in the United States since President Obama took office. Published December 8, 2014
Mark Wahlberg wants clean record so he can be a cop: report
Mark Wahlberg has petitioned Massachusetts authorities to wipe clean an assault conviction he's carried for nearly three decades, reportedly so that he can become a Los Angeles reserve police officer. Published December 8, 2014
