Jessica Chasmar

Russian PM’s Twitter account hacked: ‘I resign’

The Twitter account for Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev was hacked Thursday, denouncing the actions of President Vladimir Putin and announcing his resignation. Published August 14, 2014

‘Sons of Guns’ star Will Hayden accused of child molestation

Discovery Channel's "Sons of Guns" star Will Hayden was arrested in Louisiana Saturday on child molestation charges. Published August 14, 2014

Publishers fear Bowe Bergdahl book by former platoon mates would hurt Obama

Six former platoon mates of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl have hit roadblocks in shopping proposals for their book because some publishers are reportedly afraid it will discredit President Obama. Published August 13, 2014

Platoon mates critical of Bergdahl can’t get a book deal

Six former platoon mates of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl have hit roadblocks in shopping proposals for their book, because some publishers are reportedly afraid it will discredit President Obama. Published August 13, 2014

Sen. Mary Landrieu violated federal law using taxpayer cash for charter flight

Louisiana Sen. Mary Landrieu violated federal law by using taxpayer money to charter a private flight to a campaign event, a CNN report has revealed. Published August 13, 2014

Racer’s dad blasts Tony Stewart over son’s death: ‘There’s no reason for it’

The father of the 20-year-old race car driver who was struck and killed Saturday by Tony Stewart is demanding answers. Published August 13, 2014

Vatican approves of U.S. airstrikes in Iraq

The Vatican has given a rare exception granting approval to U.S. military airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in Iraq. Published August 13, 2014

Obama rejects Ethel Kennedy’s ice bucket challenge, will donate instead

President Obama has decided against dumping a bucket of ice water over his head and instead will give a $100 donation to a charity fighting Lou Gehrig's Disease. Published August 13, 2014

Times square characters want to unionize

Costumed characters in Times Square have started organizing after a spate of violent incidents caused lawmakers to call for a crackdown. Published August 13, 2014

Former college student to spend 4 years in jail for knockout attacks

A former college student will spend the next four years in a Massachusetts jail for attacking two classmates during an alleged game of "knockout." Published August 12, 2014

Fox’s Keith Ablow: Michelle Obama ‘needs to drop a few’

Fox News' psychiatry contributor Dr. Keith Ablow argued Tuesday that Michelle Obama shouldn't be the authority on healthy eating because "she needs to drop a few" herself. Published August 12, 2014

N.C. mother charged after teenage son burns himself in ‘fire challenge’

A North Carolina woman faces criminal charges of letting her teenage son participate in a "fire challenge" video for social media. Published August 12, 2014

White teacher wins $350K in racial discrimination lawsuit

A former Maryland teacher won a $350,000 jury award after accusing a black principal of forcing him out of his job because he is white. Published August 12, 2014

Vandals burning American flags throughout Texas neighborhoods

A least seven American flags have been burned throughout the Texas city of Weatherford, and authorities think the vandals responsible are trying to send a message. Published August 12, 2014

Texas man sics 4 dogs on Border Patrol agent tracking illegals

A southern Texas man was arrested and jailed for ordering his four dogs to attack a Border Patrol agent who was trying to catch a group of illegal immigrants. Published August 12, 2014

Armed shop owners ward off looters in St. Louis

Business owners in the St. Louis-area rocked by violence over the police shooting of an unarmed black teen have decided to take matters into their own hands in defending what's rightfully theirs. Published August 12, 2014

Holder’s Justice Department launches probe in Michael Brown shooting

Eric Holder's Justice Department has launched a federal investigation into a police officer's fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager in suburban St. Louis. Published August 12, 2014

Robin Williams dead of apparent suicide

Actor and comedian Robin Williams died Monday at age 63 of an apparent suicide after a three-decade career of comedy and dramatic hits and long battles with depression. Published August 11, 2014

‘Ask Jameis Winston’ Twitter campaign backfires on Florida State

A Florida State University Twitter campaign backfired Sunday when it asked what Seminoles fans think of starting quarterback Jameis Winston, who recently became the subject of media mockery for shoplifting crab legs. Published August 11, 2014

Islamic State merchandise found at Istanbul clothing store

Islamic State sympathizers need not go any further than Istanbul's Bagcilar district, where the militant group has a brick-and-mortar clothing store that sells the latest jihadist gear. Published August 11, 2014