Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
L.A. sheriff admits to testing flyover spy program without notifying residents
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department admitted to testing an airborne video-surveillance program on Compton residents without notifying them, The Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday. Published April 23, 2014
School bus driver gets probation after kicking autistic girl, 8
A former school bus driver in Tampa will not get jail time after pleading guilty Wednesday to kicking an 8-year-old autistic girl off the bus, causing her to fracture her ankle. Published April 23, 2014
U.S. clears sale of $680 million in Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico
The Obama administration has approved the sale of 18 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico in efforts to combat drug trafficking organizations, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said Monday. Published April 23, 2014
Kansas man wants ‘Murder’ tattoo removed from neck before murder trial
A Kansas man accused of first-degree murder is seeking permission to have a tattoo with the word "Murder" removed from his neck, out of fear the tattoo would negatively influence a jury during trial. Published April 23, 2014
Obama goes golfing as family mourns aunt’s death in Boston
As President Obama was hitting the links in Maryland on Saturday, many members of his family were in Boston, mourning the death of the woman he once called Auntie, according to a report by The New York Times. Published April 23, 2014
Vice reporter Simon Ostrovsky being held by east Ukraine militants: report
Vice News reporter Simon Ostrovsky is reportedly being held in the Slaviansk city of Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists. Published April 22, 2014
Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy hailed as patriot, ripped as lawless deadbeat
An organizer for the annual Burning Man festival in Nevada has decided to take the party to Cliven Bundy's ranch for a 30-day, rules-free "Bundyfest." Published April 22, 2014
Media Matters demands Sharyl Attkisson provide evidence for targeting claims
Media Matters for America is crying foul over allegations by former CBS News reporter Sharyl Attkisson that the liberal media watchdog was paid to target her. Published April 22, 2014
Supreme Court to decide if passports can say ‘Jerusalem, Israel’
The Supreme Court announced Monday that it would decide if U.S. passports could acknowledge Jerusalem as belonging to Israel. Published April 22, 2014
Calif. Obamacare exchange pays Planned Parenthood for new enrollees: report
California's Obamacare exchange program is paying Planned Parenthood clinics $58 for each person they successfully enroll, according to a report by The Daily Caller. Published April 22, 2014
IRS revokes conservative group’s tax-exempt status over anti-Clinton statements: report
The IRS has revoked the tax-exempt status of a conservative charity for making statements critical of Hillary Rodham Clinton and John Kerry, according to a USA Today report. Published April 21, 2014
American pastor serving 8 years in Iranian prison pens Easter message
American Pastor Saeed Abedini is serving an eight-year prison sentence for proselytizing his Christian faith in the Islamic Republic of Iran, but that plight didn't stop him from penning a powerful Easter message from his hospital bed on Sunday. Published April 21, 2014
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio proclaims May 16 as ‘Barbara Walters Day’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has proclaimed May 16 as "Barbara Walters Day," in honor of the TV host's last appearance on ABC's "The View." Published April 21, 2014
Video shows Texas cop kicking, tripping high school soccer fans
A Texas police officer is being investigated after a video showed him kicking and tripping high school students as they rushed onto the soccer field after a big win Saturday. Published April 21, 2014
Parody Twitter account of Peoria, Ill., mayor prompts police raid
Illinois police raided a Peoria home last week to find the person behind a parody Twitter account that falsely claimed to be Mayor Jim Ardis. Published April 21, 2014
First lady Michelle Obama to guest star on ABC’s ‘Nashville’
Michelle Obama will make a guest appearance at Fort Campbell in the May 7 episode of the ABC country soap drama "Nashville." Published April 21, 2014
Discovery Channel cancels Mount Everest jump after avalanche kills 13
The Discovery Channel has decided to cancel a planned jump from Mount Everest after an avalanche on Friday killed 13 Sherpa guides. Published April 20, 2014
Twitter blocks accounts critical of Turkish government
Twitter appears to have blocked two anonymous accounts that were used to release secretly recorded conversations implicating Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and senior government officials in a damning corruption scandal. Published April 20, 2014
Malaysia Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Kuala Lumpur
A Malaysia Airlines jetliner bound for Bangalore had to make an emergency landing Sunday after the plane's landing gear malfunctioned following takeoff, the airline said. Published April 20, 2014
7-year-old twin boys fight off carjacker with toy snake
Seven-year-old twin boys are being credited with fighting off a carjacker, who took off with them in their family's vehicle as it was sitting in their San Antonio driveway. Published April 20, 2014
