Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Saudi Arabia launches northern border fence project
Saudi Arabia has announced that it is building a multilayered fence along its northern borders, as part of efforts to secure the kingdom from infiltrators and smugglers, state media said. Published September 7, 2014
Texas teen smuggling illegals leads police on 119-mile pursuit
A Texas teenager faces state and federal charges after leading U.S. Border Patrol and sheriff's deputies on a 119-mile overnight pursuit while carrying 14 illegal immigrants in her truck. Published September 7, 2014
NYPD now investigating Joan Rivers’ death
The New York Police Department is now investigating the death of comedian Joan Rivers, who passed away on Thursday after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest during a routine surgical procedure the previous week. Published September 7, 2014
Former Navy SEAL Chris Heben lied about getting shot at shopping mall: police
Ohio police say they have "overwhelming evidence" to prove a former Navy SEAL turned prominent TV personality lied when he claimed he was shot during a fight with three black men outside of a Bath shopping plaza. Published September 4, 2014
Comedian Joan Rivers dead at 81
Comedian Joan Rivers died Thursday after going into cardiac arrest during a medical procedure late last month. She was 81. Published September 4, 2014
NBC pays for Matt Lauer’s helicopter rides to work: report
In an effort to keep Matt Lauer happy, NBC is reportedly footing the bill for the "Today" host to take a helicopter to and from work so he can spend more time with his family. Published September 4, 2014
Minn. police chief enforces city ordinance by killing boy’s pet chicken with shovel
A Minnesota police chief has come under fire after he walked onto a resident's property and beheaded their pet chicken with a shovel, arguing that he was only enforcing a city ordinance that prohibits fowl. Published September 4, 2014
Florida burger joint bans ketchup
A Florida restaurant owner is defending his decision to ban one of America's favorite condiments from customers over the age of 10, arguing that his burgers are fine just the way they are. Published September 4, 2014
L.A. restaurants tack on 3% surcharge to cover health care costs
The owners of several upscale restaurants in Los Angeles have tacked on a 3 percent surcharge to customers' checks as a way to cover their employees' health care costs. Published September 4, 2014
Wasserman Schultz: Gov. Walker ‘has given women the back of his hand’
Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz used violent imagery Wednesday to describe Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's record, accusing the Republican of giving women "the back of his hand." Published September 3, 2014
Bernie Madoff’s last surviving son dead of cancer at 48
Andrew Madoff, Bernard Madoff's last surviving son, died of cancer on Wednesday at age 48. Published September 3, 2014
Michelle Obama appears in Funny or Die skit on healthy eating
Michelle Obama makes a cameo appearance in a faux movie trailer for a fake film called "Snackpocalypse" on the Funny or Die website. Published September 3, 2014
Texas firefighters mow lawn for veteran’s grieving family
A team of Texas firefighters provided a little extra support for the grieving family of an Air Force veteran who suffered a fatal heart attack while mowing his lawn. Published September 3, 2014
Man fatally stabbed after biking from Maryland to Florida to propose to girlfriend
A 28-year-old Connecticut man who was riding his bike from Maryland to Miami to propose to his girlfriend was fatally stabbed Monday night by a homeless man outside a Vero Beach McDonald's. Published September 3, 2014
Islamic State apologizes for leaking Sotloff execution video early
Islamic State leaders have published an statement online apologizing for leaking the Steven Sotloff execution video ahead of schedule. Published September 3, 2014
Statutory rape victim forced to pay child support
A Phoenix man who had sex with a 20-year-old woman at the age of 14 now owes thousands of dollars in back child support for a child he never knew existed. Published September 2, 2014
Democratic congressional candidate compares GOP to Islamic State
A Democratic candidate running against Alabama Rep. Mike Rogers shocked Twitter users Monday when he compared Republicans in Congress to Islamic State militants. Published September 2, 2014
Alaska Sen. Mark Begich pulls TV ad that highlights gruesome crime
Alaska Sen. Mark Begich is taking down a controversial ad that attacks his Republican opponent, after the Democrat received a scathing letter from the lawyer of the family of an Alaska couple murdered last year. Published September 2, 2014
Justin Bieber arrested for assault, dangerous driving
Justin Bieber was arrested and charged with assault and dangerous driving following a crash involving a minivan and an ATV in Perth County, Ontario. Published September 2, 2014
Bavarian bakers threaten pretzel shortage during Oktoberfest: report
Bavarian bakers seeking higher wages are threatening to go on strike during Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest, possibly depriving millions of beer drinkers their favorite salty snacks. Published August 31, 2014