Jessica Chasmar

Michael Brown supporters stage ‘die-in’ in downtown St. Louis

Dozens of demonstrators took to the streets of St. Louis on Sunday to re-enact the police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown, who died 100 days ago in front of his suburban home. Published November 16, 2014

James Clapper describes secret mission to North Korea

Director of National Intelligence James R. Clapper described on Sunday his recent secret mission to North Korea to bring home Americans Kenneth Bae and Matthew Miller. Published November 16, 2014

Chris Matthews: Obama can’t stop Keystone pipeline

Chris Matthews argued Sunday that the passage of the Keystone XL pipeline is imminent regardless of a veto from President Obama. Published November 16, 2014

172 Crown Princess passengers fall ill with norovirus, CDC says

At least 172 people arriving in California on Sunday aboard a Crown Princess cruise ship are sick with the highly contagious norovirus, the Centers for Disease Control says. Published November 16, 2014

Ebola-stricken surgeon in Nebraska is ‘extremely ill,’ hospital says

The Ebola-stricken surgeon who arrived at Nebraska Medical Center from Sierra Leone on Saturday is "extremely ill," the hospital says. Published November 16, 2014

George W. Bush says he avoids criticizing Obama out of respect for presidency

Former President George W. Bush explained Thursday that he has avoided publicly criticizing President Obama because he feels it would undermine the office of the presidency. Published November 16, 2014

‘Vacation breasts’ plastic surgery would enhance women for 2 to 3 weeks

Women looking for larger breasts but who aren't keen on undergoing life-changing surgery may get their wish. Published November 13, 2014

Santos Castro, 76-year-old Navy veteran with dementia, beaten to death in Los Angeles

Police are searching for a man responsible for brutally beating a 76-year-old Navy veteran with dementia to death in Los Angeles. Published November 13, 2014

Al Roker caught on live mic relieving himself during NBC’s #Rokerthon

Al Roker's attempt to set a world record for the longest uninterrupted weather report took an unexpected turn on NBC's live stream Wednesday night when the weatherman forgot to turn off his microphone before taking his first bathroom break. Published November 13, 2014

Marijuana: U.N. says state-by-state legalization violates international law

The decision by some U.S. states to legalize the recreational use of marijuana violates international law, the U.N. anti-narcotics chief said Wednesday. Published November 13, 2014

‘Cake Boss’ Buddy Valastro arrested for DWI

TLC's "Cake Boss" Buddy Valastro was arrested for driving while intoxicated in New York City early Thursday, police said. Published November 13, 2014

John McCain laments tea party’s ‘target’ on his back

Sen. John McCain said Wednesday that he's already begun laying the groundwork for re-election to the Senate in 2016, despite being the "number-one target of the tea partiers." Published November 13, 2014

Samantha Lewthwaite, ‘White Widow,’ killed by Russian sniper: report

A British terror suspect known as the "White Widow" was killed by a pro-Russian rebel in Ukraine, a Russian news service claimed Wednesday. Published November 12, 2014

Kenya’s Catholic bishops warn tetanus vaccine is ‘disguised population control’

Kenya's Catholic bishops are urging citizens to steer clear of a tetanus vaccine that they argue is a sterilization program in disguise. Published November 12, 2014

RadioShack scales back Thanksgiving hours after employee backlash

RadioShack is walking back its plans to stay open all day on Thanksgiving after backlash from employees and the public. Published November 12, 2014

Black Friday: Line forming outside California Best Buy 2 weeks ahead

Two California women looking to score big on Black Friday have already set up camp outside a Beaumont Best Buy. Published November 12, 2014

Stephen Colbert blasts Breitbart for Loretta Lynch mix-up: ‘Craven political hatchet men’

Stephen Colbert condemned Breitbart News on Tuesday for initially sticking by a story that falsely identified President Obama's nominee for attorney general as an lawyer who defended the Clintons during the Whitewater probe in 1992. Published November 12, 2014