Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Jewish leaders blast John Kerry for Israel ‘apartheid’ comments
Jewish leaders are fuming over remarks made by U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, who cautioned that Israel risks becoming an apartheid state if a two-state solution cannot be reached. Published April 28, 2014
Driver who killed teen on bike sues family for $1.3 million
A Canadian woman who accidentally killed a teen and injured two others after running them over with her SUV is now suing the dead boy's family for emotional distress. Published April 28, 2014
R&B singer Tank boycotts national anthem performance at Clippers game
R&B singer Tank will not go through with singing the national anthem at Tuesday's Los Angeles Clippers playoff game, in protest of racist comments allegedly made by team owner Donald Sterling. Published April 28, 2014
Paul Simon, wife Edie Brickell arrested for disorderly conduct
Paul Simon and his wife were arrested Saturday in Connecticut for alleged disorderly conduct. Published April 28, 2014
Media Matters fights against bid to unionize staff: report
The liberal media watchdog group Media Matters for America is actively fighting against a bid to unionize its workers, according to a report by the Washington Examiner. Published April 28, 2014
Elizabeth Warren hopes Clinton will run, but declines to endorse her
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she hopes former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton runs for president in 2016, but declined to endorse her Sunday on ABC's "This Week." Published April 27, 2014
Minneapolis to recognize ‘Indigenous Peoples’ on Columbus Day
The City of Minneapolis has unanimously approved a resolution to recognize "Indigenous Peoples Day" on the second Monday in October, also Columbus Day," after hearing concerns that hailing Columbus as the discoverer of America is a myth. Published April 27, 2014
NAACP pulls Don Sterling’s lifetime achievement award
The NAACP's Los Angeles chapter apparently has decided it won't be giving Clippers owner Don Sterling a lifetime achievement award in light of racist comments he allegedly made toward his girlfriend V. Stiviano. Published April 27, 2014
Middle school teacher charged with giving student lap dance in class
A Houston middle school teacher has been charged with having an improper relationship with a student after she allegedly gave a boy a lap dance in front of the entire class. Published April 27, 2014
Marcos Ambrose punches Casey Mears after Toyota Owners 400
An altercation between NASCAR drivers Marcos Ambrose and Casey Mears quickly came to blows Saturday night after the Toyota Owners 400. Published April 27, 2014
Bad omen? Italian man crushed to death by John Paul II crucifix
A man was crushed to death in Italy on Wednesday after a giant crucifix honoring John Paul II fell on him during a ceremony. Published April 24, 2014
Girl surprises Michelle Obama with unemployed dad’s resume
When 10-year-old Charlotte Bell was invited to the White House's annual "Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day," she made sure not to let an opportunity to help her dad pass her by. Published April 24, 2014
Vice News reporter kidnapped in Ukraine is freed after being beaten, blindfolded
Vice News reporter Simon Ostrovsky has been freed after being kidnapped by pro-Russian separatists in the Slaviansk city of eastern Ukraine, CBC News reporter J-Francois Belanger confirmed Thursday. Published April 24, 2014
NYC’s de Blasio seeks to ban wood-burning fireplaces
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to curb air pollution by placing a ban on all new wood-burning fireplaces, the Democrat announced Tuesday. Published April 24, 2014
Residents angry Obama mispronounced town’s name during mudslide visit
President Obama's trip to comfort the families in Oso, Wash., who were impacted by a tragic mudslide that killed 41, may have been overshadowed by the fact that he mispronounced the city's name at least twice. Published April 24, 2014
Richard Gere mistaken for homeless man, given bag of food
"Arbitrage" actor Richard Gere was so in character while shooting his latest movie in New York City that a good Samaritan gave him a bag of food, mistaking him for a homeless man. Published April 24, 2014
Putin calls Internet ‘CIA project’ that must be controlled
Russian President Vladimir Putin charged Thursday that the Internet is a project developed and ran by the CIA, and that Russia will continue to fight to squelch dissent online. Published April 24, 2014
Jimmy Carter: Don’t hurt Russian people with sanctions
Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States shouldn't impose harmful sanctions on Russia, as he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "is not going to use military force" in eastern Ukraine. Published April 23, 2014
U.S. ‘deeply concerned’ with Vice reporter’s kidnapping in Ukraine
The U.S. State Department said Wednesday that it is "deeply concerned" about reports that Vice News reporter Simon Ostrovsky has been kidnapped by pro-Russian separatists in the Slaviansk city of eastern Ukraine. Published April 23, 2014
Mark Shand dies in New York City fall; Duchess of Cornwall’s brother was 62
The Duchess of Cornwall's brother, Mark Shand, died Wednesday in New York after falling and hitting his head the night before. He was 62. Published April 23, 2014
