Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
David Beckham, teenage son Brooklyn in London car crash
Retired soccer star David Beckham and his 15-year-old son, Brooklyn, reportedly escaped serious injury after being in a car crash Saturday in London. Published December 1, 2014
Rams players enter field with arms raised in support of Ferguson protesters
Several St. Louis Rams players entered the field for Sunday's game against the Oakland Raiders with their hands raised overhead in an apparent act of solidarity with Ferguson protesters. Published November 30, 2014
Kenneth Caplan, Texas deputy, charged for shooting woman in head during road rage fight
A reserve deputy constable in Harris County, Texas, has been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly shooting a woman in the head during a road rage altercation. Published November 30, 2014
American Airlines flight evacuated at New York City’s JFK over bomb threat
More than 200 passengers were evacuated from an American Airlines flight at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday after officials received reports of a bomb threat. Published November 30, 2014
Peter Kinder, Missouri lieutenant governor, calls Al Sharpton ‘an inciter of mobs’
Missouri Lt. Gov. Peter Kinder said Saturday that it's "tragic" Al Sharpton has such a strong influence in New York City, calling him an "inciter of mobs" ahead of a grand jury's impending decision in the police chokehold death of Eric Garner. Published November 30, 2014
Marijuana breath test being developed at Washington State University
Scientists at Washington State University are working to develop a breath test, similar to a breathalyzer, that would help law enforcement officers more quickly determine whether a driver is under the influence of marijuana. Published November 30, 2014
Walter F. Houston, Texas pastor, reportedly refuses to bury church member for not tithing enough
The daughter of 93-year-old Houston woman is upset after a local pastor reportedly refused to bury her mother, who had been a member of the church, because she hadn't tithed since she fell sick nearly a decade ago. Published November 26, 2014
John Boehner reveals ‘The Boehner Brine’ in Thanksgiving cooking video
Speaker John Boehner dons a pair of blue jeans and a chef's apron in a new video he released ahead of Thanksgiving that explains how to properly brine a turkey, Boehner-style. Published November 26, 2014
Xinhua News crew robbed at gunpoint in Ferguson; reporter’s car torched
A reporter for Xinhua News Agency says he and his news crew were robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night by a group of Ferguson rioters who then set his car ablaze. Published November 26, 2014
Bill Cosby’s nephew, Braxton Cosby, says he ‘stands behind’ uncle
The CEO of Cosby Media Productions and nephew of Bill Cosby is calling rape allegations against his 77-year-old uncle "unjustified." Published November 26, 2014
Bill Cosby leaked story about daughter’s drug use to kill sex scandal: report
A former National Enquirer reporter claims Bill Cosby leaked a story to the publication in 1989 about his daughter's drug abuse as a trade for a story they were holding about an alleged sex scandal involving the comedian. Published November 25, 2014
Garth Brooks cancels talk show appearances in light of Ferguson unrest
Garth Brooks has canceled his talk show appearances, citing the "civil unrest" across the country after a grand jury decided not to indict Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson. Published November 25, 2014
Al Sharpton says no indictment for Darren Wilson ‘an absolute blow’
Al Sharpton spoke Monday night after a grand jury announced it will not return an indictment for Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, describing the decision as an "absolute blow" to those seeking a "fair and open trial." Published November 25, 2014
Darren Wilson pens thank-you letter to supporters
Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson wrote a letter to his supporters, thanking them for their "support and dedication" during this "stressful time." Published November 25, 2014
Alec Baldwin’s stalker Genevieve Sabourin spotted outside actor’s home after leaving jail
Genevieve Sabourin, who was convicted last November for harassing and stalking Alec Baldwin, was reportedly spotted lurking outside the actor's home on Friday just months after serving time at New York's Rikers Island. Published November 24, 2014
Sharon Tate’s sister speaks out against Charles Manson’s marriage
The sister of actress Sharon Tate, who was eight months pregnant when she was brutally murdered by followers of Charles Manson, is speaking out against the cult leader's impending marriage. Published November 24, 2014
Darren Wilson, awaiting grand jury for Michael Brown shooting, marries Ferguson police officer
Darren Wilson, the Ferguson police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown, has reportedly married his girlfriend, who is also a Ferguson police officer. Published November 24, 2014
Marshawn Lynch says ‘yeah’ 12 times to fulfill NFL’s media requirement
Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch, who was recently fined by the NFL for refusing to speak to the media, decided to participate in an interview Sunday by answering "yeah" to just about every question. Published November 24, 2014
Friends of dead transgender woman horrified when she’s presented as man at funeral
Friends of a transgender woman who passed away unexpectedly at the age of 32 were horrified to see her dressed and presented as a man for her open-casket funeral. Published November 23, 2014
Cleveland police fatally shoot 12-year-old boy with airsoft gun at park
A rookie Cleveland police officer shot and killed a 12-year-old boy Saturday afternoon after mistaking his airsoft pellet gun for a dangerous weapon. Published November 23, 2014
