Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
NBC set to offer Pippa Middleton ‘Today’ show gig: report
NBC is reportedly in talks with Pippa Middleton for a correspondent gig on the "Today" show. Published November 5, 2014
Patrick Cannon, former Democratic mayor, casts ballot in N.C.
The former Democratic mayor of Charlotte, North Carolina, reportedly cast a vote two weeks after he lost his voting rights for pleading guilty to corruption charges. Published November 5, 2014
Michael Brown’s parents to speak at U.N. committee on torture
The parents of Michael Brown are heading to a United Nations human rights conference in Switzerland next week to speak against civil rights violations and racial profiling in the United States. Published November 5, 2014
Vatican denounces Brittany Maynard’s assisted suicide
A Vatican bioethics official has condemned the assisted suicide of Brittany Maynard, who decided on Saturday to "die with dignity" after she was diagnosed as terminal with an aggressive brain tumor. Published November 4, 2014
California Democrat freed from prison after serving one hour of 90-day sentence
A California state senator who was sentenced to 90 days in prison for voter fraud was freed after only an hour due to jail overcrowding. Published November 4, 2014
Florida pastors face 60 days in jail for feeding homeless
Two pastors and a 90-year-old activist were arrested in Florida Sunday for distributing food to homeless people on a public sidewalk. Published November 4, 2014
‘Death to America’ rallies sweep Iran
Thousands of demonstrators chanted "Death to America" in the streets of Iran Tuesday, marking the 1979 overthrow of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran by militant students. Published November 4, 2014
Tom Magliozzi, 77, ‘Car Talk’ co-host, dies
NPR's "Car Talk" co-host Tom Magliozzi died Monday of complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was 77. Published November 3, 2014
Doctors save baby as pregnant mother dies from brutal attack
A newborn baby is in critical but stable condition in New Castle, Delaware, after her mother died from injuries sustained during a brutal domestic attack. Published November 3, 2014
Ben Stein: Obama ‘most racist president’ in American history
Ben Stein on Sunday blasted President Obama for being the most racist president in American history, arguing that he and fellow Democrats are purposefully using race to divide the American people. Published November 3, 2014
2nd staffer accuses GOP candidate Carl DeMaio of sexual harassment
A second former staffer of congressional candidate Carl DeMaio has come forward to accuse the gay Republican of sexual harassment. Published November 3, 2014
Infamous ‘Work will set you free’ sign stolen from Dachau concentration camp
The infamous sign bearing the words "Arbeit Macht Frei" ("Work will set you free") at the former Dachau concentration camp has been stolen, German police said on Sunday. Published November 2, 2014
Six Pa. college football players arrested for beating man unconscious
Six football players from California University of Pennsylvania have been arrested for brutally beating a man unconscious outside of an off-campus restaurant in Washington County. Published November 2, 2014
Static-X frontman Wayne Static dies at 48
Wayne Richard Wells, who performed under the name Wayne Static as frontman for the industrial metal band Static-X, has died. He was 48. Published November 2, 2014
Possible Islamic State propaganda found near Quantico Marine base
Several leaflets that appeared to be Islamic State propaganda were recovered this week near a major military installation in Virginia, Pentagon officials said Friday. Published November 2, 2014
Romney tells N.H. voters a vote for Shaheen is a vote for Obama
Former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney appeared in a new campaign ad for U.S. Senate candidate Scott Brown, telling New Hampshire voters that a vote for Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is a vote for President Obama. Published November 2, 2014
‘Stop the Violence’ organizers beat man unconscious: police
A Pennsylvania man is in critical condition after two "Stop the Violence" organizers brutally beat him Wednesday for allegedly stealing their property, police said. Published October 30, 2014
3 robbed at gunpoint after N.C. state fair declares gun-free zone
Three people were robbed at gunpoint leaving the North Carolina State Fair on Saturday after a judge ruled earlier this month that concealed weapons would not be permitted at the event. Published October 30, 2014
Queen Latifah cancels Bill Cosby interview after rape allegations resurface
"The Queen Latifah Show" is reportedly canceling an upcoming appearance by Bill Cosby to promote his new comedy tour after allegations resurfaced that he sexually assaulted 13 women. Published October 30, 2014
Burkina Faso protesters burn down parliament
Thousands of anti-government protesters set fire to Burkina Faso's parliament in the capital Ouagadougou in West Africa and are reportedly making their way toward President Blaise Compaore's palace, forcing the government to at least temporarily scrap plans to extend the president's 27-year rule. Published October 30, 2014
