Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Chris Christie apologizes for ‘occupied territories’ remark
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie apologized to Sheldon Adelson on Saturday after he referred to the West Bank as "occupied territories" during a speech at an Republican Jewish Coalition event. Published March 30, 2014
Elton John to wed David Furnish in May
Elton John will wed longtime partner David Furnish at an English registry office in May, now that gays can legally marry in the country. Published March 30, 2014
President George H. W. Bush hosts AMC execs for ‘Turn’ screening
AMC's new spy series "Turn" has already made big fans of former President George H. W. Bush and the former first lady. Published March 30, 2014
Egypt sets presidential vote for late May
The first round of Egypt's presidential poll has been set for May 26-27 May, the electoral commission announced on Sunday. Published March 30, 2014
University of Arizona students riot after loss to Wisconsin; 15 arrested
Tucson police arrested 15 people Saturday night as scores of fans rioted in the streets and threw beer bottles and firecrackers at officers following the Wildcats' overtime loss to Wisconsin. Published March 30, 2014
Philip Seymour Hoffman’s apartment put up for rent
The New York City apartment that Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in last month has been put up for rent. Published March 27, 2014
‘Walking Dead’ tribute beer brewed with smoked goat brains
To commemorate the season finale of AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead," one Philadelphia beer company is brewing up a smooth, pale American stout — complete with goat brains. Published March 27, 2014
Georgia men’s basketball team told no orgies, hickeys or date rape
The University of Georgia has some very specific rules on sex and dating for its men's basketball team, ordering athletes to steer clear of orgies and stick to only one girlfriend. Published March 27, 2014
Turkey blocks YouTube access amid audio ‘leak’: reports
YouTube has been blocked in Turkey, just a day after a court overruled a decision to ban Twitter. Published March 27, 2014
S.C. man accused of whacking girlfriend with anger-management book
A South Carolina man is accused of whacking his girlfriend across the face with a workbook from his anger-management class, police said. Published March 27, 2014
MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow slams scandal-ridden Democrats
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow argued Wednesday that if there's anything that can revive California's Republican Party, it's the scandal-ridden Democrats that have taken over the news cycle. Published March 27, 2014
World Vision reverses decision on hiring Christians in same-sex marriages
International poverty ministry World Vision is reversing its decision just two days after announcing it would allow people in same-sex marriages to become missionaries. Published March 26, 2014
Former White House aide calls Michelle Obama’s office the ‘Worst Wing’
A former White House aide is calling Michelle Obama's East Wing the "Worst Wing" due to the first lady's micromanaging and high-stress work environment. Published March 26, 2014
AMC CEO slams Obamacare: ‘Has no right to be introduced’
The CEO for AMC Entertainment slammed Obamacare Tuesday, arguing that the "annoying" rollout and ever-changing deadlines signal that the law isn't ready. Published March 26, 2014
John Boehner schools House members on dress code: ‘You know who you are’
Without naming names, Speaker John A. Boehner took to the House floor on Tuesday to remind his colleagues of proper dress practices when addressing the chamber. Published March 26, 2014
IRS says bitcoin can be taxed as property
The Internal Revenue Service announced on Tuesday that virtual currencies such as bitcoin are to be treated as property and not as currency. Published March 25, 2014
CNN employees caught trying to sneak onto WTC site: report
Two CNN employees were caught Tuesday afternoon trying to sneak onto the World Trade Center site at Ground Zero, the New York Post reported. Published March 25, 2014
Bob Knight: The NBA has ‘raped college basketball’
Bob Knight harshly criticized the NBA Tuesday morning, saying that it has "raped" college basketball in recruiting such young players. Published March 25, 2014
Baristas at Spokane coffee shop start carrying guns
Employees at a coffee shop in Spokane, Wash., are taking matters into their own hands after their store was robbed three times in less than a month. Published March 25, 2014
Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly to undergo surgery after oral cancer resurfaces
Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is said to be weak and "in bad shape" as he prepares to undergo surgery in New York City for his oral cancer recurrence, a local CBS affiliate reported. Published March 25, 2014
