Jessica Chasmar

‘Muslims against ISIS’ gather in Michigan to pray for James Foley

Muslim clerics held a vigil in Dearborn, Michigan, Monday night to pray for the family of James Foley and condemn the Islamic State militant group that murdered him. Published August 26, 2014

Miley Cyrus’ homeless VMA date is wanted by police: reports

The young homeless man who accepted the Video of the Year VMA on Miley Cyrus' behalf on Sunday reportedly has a warrant out for his arrest in Oregon after he violated his probation following a drug test. Published August 26, 2014

Rapper Young Jeezy arrested after Wiz Khalifa concert shooting

Rapper Young Jeezy has been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting at a Wiz Khalifa concert in northern California, police said. Published August 26, 2014

Israeli police search for New Jersey student who disappeared during hike

Israeli police are searching for a New Jersey religious student who disappeared Friday during a hike outside Jerusalem. Published August 26, 2014

Obama sent three representatives to Michael Brown funeral; none to James Foley Mass

President Obama did not send a White House representative to attend the memorial Mass on Sunday for James Foley, the American journalist beheaded by the Islamic State militants. Published August 26, 2014

Amazon buying Twitch for $970 million

Amazon.com, Inc. announced Monday that it is buying Twitch Interactive, Inc., a live-streaming service for video game players, for roughly $970 million in cash. Published August 25, 2014

550 buyouts, layoffs imminent at Time Warner’s Turner: report

Some 550 buyouts are to be offered at Time Warner's Turner network this week, which will eventually lead to layoffs if they are not accepted, an individual with knowledge of the network's plans told The Wrap. Published August 25, 2014

N.C. State students develop nail polish to detect date rape drugs

Four male students at North Carolina State University have developed a prototype for a new nail polish line that changes color when it comes into contact with date rape drugs. Published August 25, 2014

Kidnapped US journalist freed in Syria

An American journalist held hostage for nearly two years by an al-Qaeda-linked group in Syria has been freed, U.S. officials confirmed Sunday. Published August 24, 2014

Boko Haram leader declares Islamic caliphate in Nigeria

A northeast Nigerian town seized earlier this month by Boko Haram militants has been placed under an Islamic caliphate, the group's leader said. Published August 24, 2014

Suge Knight shot 6 times at Chris Brown’s pre-VMA party: report

Suge Knight was reportedly shot six times during a pre-VMA party hosted by Chris Brown in West Hollywood Sunday morning. Published August 24, 2014

NRA’s Wayne LaPierre accepts Gabby Giffords’ ice bucket challenge

Wayne LaPierre, executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, accepted an ice bucket challenge Saturday from former Democratic Rep. Gabrielle Giffords. Published August 24, 2014

Thousands march with Al Sharpton to protest police chokehold death

The Rev. Al Sharpton and thousands of demonstrators gathered in New York City on Saturday to protest the chokehold death of a man during his arrest last month. Published August 24, 2014

Crowdfunding website for embattled Ferguson officer Wilson tops $150,000

An online crowdfunding campaign in support of Darren Wilson, the white police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, has raised more than $150,000. Published August 21, 2014

Black open-carry activists protest police brutality in Dallas

Black gun-rights activists in Texas protested police brutality Wednesday by exercising their rights to openly carry firearms through the streets of South Dallas. Published August 21, 2014

U.S. Treasury determines Jay-Z, Beyoncé didn’t break sanctions law during trip to Cuba

A U.S. Treasury Department investigation has found Jay-Z and Beyoncé did not violate sanctions law when they took a controversial anniversary trip to Cuba last year that raised questions over the couple's relationship with President Obama. Published August 21, 2014

Fundraiser for officer who shot Michael Brown reaches $150K

An online crowdfunding campaign in support of Darren Wilson, the police officer who fatally shot 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, has raised more than $150,000. Published August 21, 2014

Justice Department ordered to turn over Fast and Furious log

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Department of Justice must turn over a list of documents withheld by the agency during a House panel's ongoing investigation into Operation Fast and Furious. Published August 21, 2014

School police cleared to carry AR-15s in Compton, California

As critics question the militarization of police in light of ongoing unrest in St. Louis, some California residents are expressing similar concerns over a new measure that allows Compton school officers to carry AR-15 rifles. Published August 20, 2014

Activists plant Ukraine flag atop famous Moscow building

Protesters on Wednesday scaled a famous Moscow skyscraper and painted the Soviet star on its spire in Ukrainian colors, as a pro-Russian insurgency continues to rattle eastern Ukraine. Published August 20, 2014