Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Controversial Danish zoo kills four healthy lions to make room for male
A zoo in Denmark that sparked international outrage by euthanizing a healthy giraffe has killed two female lions and their two young cubs to make space for a new male. Published March 25, 2014
Texas city pays Ted Nugent $16K to cancel Fourth of July concert
The city of Longview, Texas, has paid $16,250 to end contract negotiations with controversial rocker Ted Nugent, who was being considered to headline a Fourth of July concert. Published March 24, 2014
Anthony Weiner lands writing gig at Business Insider
Disgraced former congressman and nude selfie aficionado Anthony Weiner has joined Business Insider as a monthly columnist for the website's politics page, the section's editor announced Monday. Published March 24, 2014
Plane crash movie on hold after Flight MH370 revelations
Revelations following the loss of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 have caused filmmakers to shelve a disaster movie about a plane that crashes on its way to China. Published March 24, 2014
Dozens of dead dogs found as Detroit snow begins to thaw
The melting snow at a Detroit park has revealed dozens of dogs that froze to death in the brutal winter. Published March 24, 2014
GWAR frontman Dave Brockie found dead at age 50
GWAR frontman Dave Brockie, who went by the stage name Oderus Urungus, was found dead Sunday in his Richmond, Va., home. He was 50. Published March 24, 2014
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper gets his own beer taps
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper is going back to his roots, equipping his mansion with his very own beer taps. Published March 24, 2014
Aborted, miscarried babies burned to heat U.K. hospitals: report
The remains of at least 15,500 aborted and miscarried babies were incinerated as clinical waste and even used to heat some hospitals in the United Kingdom, an investigation has revealed. Published March 24, 2014
Cousin of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad killed in clashes: report
A Syrian military official and cousin of President Bashar al-Assad was killed on Sunday amid fighting with rebels near the border with Turkey, state news agency SANA reported. Published March 23, 2014
‘Homeland’ actor James Rebhorn dies of skin cancer
"Homeland" actor James Rebhorn died at his home in New Jersey Friday night after a long battle with skin cancer, his wife said Sunday. He was 65. Published March 23, 2014
2 women accused of starving, chaining 3 children in California
Two women have been accused of starving, chaining and abusing three children in the squalid conditions of their Salinas, Calif., home. Published March 23, 2014
Turkey shoots down Syrian plane it says violated air space
Turkish armed forces shot down a Syrian fighter jet on Sunday after crossing into Turkey's airspace, Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said. Published March 23, 2014
Germany seizes cocaine-filled condoms destined for Vatican
German authorities have intercepted a package headed to the Vatican containing condoms filled with cocaine, the finance ministry said Sunday. Published March 23, 2014
Calif. teen dies saving girlfriend from oncoming train
A California teen is dead after saving his girlfriend from an oncoming train as they were on their way to a high school dance. Published March 23, 2014
Foreign minister: Ukrainians ready to defend homeland
Ukraine's acting foreign minister said Sunday that the country is prepared to respond to the increased presence of Russian troops on Ukraine's eastern border. Published March 23, 2014
Police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire that destroyed N.J. elementary
New Jersey police are investigating after a 6-alarm fire destroyed an elementary school in Edison Saturday night. Published March 23, 2014
Mozambique activists protest law allowing rapists to marry their victims
Protesters rallied Thursday in Mozambique against a colonial-era Portuguese law included in current legislation that allows rapists to skirt punishment if they marry their victims. Published March 20, 2014
Seattle police re-examine Kurt Cobain death: report
Nearly 20 years after Nirvana frontman and grunge icon Kurt Cobain was found dead from a shotgun wound to the head, Seattle police have decided to reopen the investigation. Published March 20, 2014
100 suspected illegals held hostage in filthy Houston stash house
More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants were found being held hostage in a filthy Houston stash house on Wednesday, police said. Published March 20, 2014
Obama: Lincoln would have done ‘Between Two Ferns’
President Obama defended his appearance on Funny or Die's "Between Two Ferns" earlier this month despite his critics who say being interviewed by comedians devalues the office. Published March 20, 2014
