Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Man attempts suicide on Emirates flight to India
A male passenger was found lying in a pool of blood in the lavatory on a recent flight to Hyderabad, Dubai-based Emirates airline confirmed. Published April 7, 2014
Twitter employee live-tweets run-up to birth of daughter
A Twitter employee gave the term "working mom" a whole new meaning on Saturday when she live-tweeted the birth of her daughter. Published April 6, 2014
NORAD jets intercept general aviation aircraft over Washington
Two NORAD fighter jets intercepted a general aviation aircraft that was out of communications in the Special Flight Rules Area over Washington, D.C. at approximately 12:30 p.m. EDT Sunday. Published April 6, 2014
Chinese Christians form human shield to protect church from demolition: report
Thousands of Christians have created a round-the-clock human shield to protect a church in eastern China after Communist Party officials announced plans to bulldoze it. Published April 6, 2014
Series of small earthquakes set Oklahoma up for record year
A series of small earthquakes rattled Oklahoma residents Saturday in the latest indicator that the state is headed for record seismic activity this year. Published April 6, 2014
56 spring breakers arrested, 6 officers injured near U.C. Santa Barbara
A popular spring break party near the University of California, Santa Barbara campus turned violent on Saturday, resulting in more than 50 arrests and 6 injured police officers. Published April 6, 2014
9-month-old Pakistani boy granted bail; policeman suspended
A Pakistani policeman has been suspended for charging a 9-month-old boy with attempted murder after his family members allegedly threw bricks at officials trying to collect an unpaid bill. Published April 6, 2014
Nigeria overtakes South Africa as continent’s biggest economy
Nigeria has leap-frogged South Africa to become Africa's biggest economy, worth $510 billion, figures revealed Sunday. Published April 6, 2014
Operator of train that jumped tracks at Chicago’s O’Hare fired
The driver of the train that derailed last month at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport has been fired, a transit authority spokeswoman said Friday. Published April 6, 2014
Obama praises Afghan voters for high election turnout
President Obama said Saturday that Afghanistan's presidential election marks another important milestone in establishing democracy as U.S. troops and allies gradually withdraw. Published April 6, 2014
David Letterman announces retirement
Late night television legend David Letterman announced Thursday afternoon during a taping of "The Late Show" that he is retiring. Published April 3, 2014
Top Russian diplomat mocks U.S.: Go watch a sitcom and butt out
A senior Russian diplomat mocked the United States on Thursday, urging Americans to do yoga or watch a comedy series and butt out of the situation in Ukraine. Published April 3, 2014
Paula Deen restaurant at heart of racism scandal closes without notice
Uncle Bubba's Seafood & Oyster House in Savannah, owned by Paula Deen's brother Bubba Hiers, shuttered its doors suddenly on Thursday without notifying employees. Published April 3, 2014
CBS reporter ambushed by anti-Obama protester during live broadcast
CBS Chicago reporter Jay Levine was ambushed by an anti-Obama protester during a live broadcast on Wednesday. Published April 3, 2014
Court stenographer endlessly types ‘I hate my job,’ puts cases in jeopardy: report
A New York City court stenographer may have botched dozens of transcripts in an apparent meltdown, leaving legal teams scrambling to repair the damage. Published April 3, 2014
Sarah Palin, Jimmy Fallon mock Vladimir Putin, Obama and the NSA
Appearing on NBC's "The Tonight Show," former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin and Jimmy Fallon poked fun at Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Obama's "mom jeans," and even rocked out together to Pharrell Williams' "Happy." Published April 3, 2014
Michael McCaul: Fort Hood shooting shows need to ‘harden’ military bases
Rep. Michael McCaul said it is too early to "completely" rule out terrorism amid the investigation into Wednesday's shooting at Fort Hood, but either way, soldiers should be able to protect themselves on base. Published April 3, 2014
911 operator helps save her father’s life on first day of work
A 911 emergency operator in DeKalb County, Ga., was only four hours into her first day on the job when she got a call from a familiar voice. Published April 2, 2014
Russia President Vladimir Putin is officially a bachelor
The divorce between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his wife of 30 years has been finalized, the Kremlin has confirmed. Published April 2, 2014
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un warns of ‘very grave’ situation
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with top military leaders on Tuesday, warning of a "very grave" situation and threatening a new nuclear test. Published April 2, 2014
