Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Former police sergeant wants Miami to pay for the time it took him to get dressed
A former sergeant is suing the city of Miami for overtime wages he says he was not paid for the time it took him to get dressed for work every day. Published February 26, 2014
Aaron Hernandez attacks jail inmate: report
Aaron Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end who is currently behind bars on murder charges, reportedly attacked another inmate at the jail where he's being held. Published February 25, 2014
Ozzie Smith leads Budweiser push to make MLB opening day a federal holiday
Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith is leading a campaign to make opening day of the Major League Baseball season a federal holiday. Published February 25, 2014
Delta passengers bypass immigration after Heathrow-JFK flight lands at wrong terminal
Delta passengers at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport were able to bypass immigration and customs after their flight from London dropped them off at the wrong terminal. Published February 25, 2014
At least 8 gay Ugandans attempt suicide in two weeks: report
At least three Ugandans have committed suicide and five others attempted in the last two weeks over the anti-gay law, gay rights activists have revealed. Published February 25, 2014
‘Got Milk?’ campaign gets axed after 20 years
The "Got Milk?" ad campaign that has painted white mustaches on top celebrities for the past 20 years is getting a major overhaul. Published February 25, 2014
Jennifer Lawrence to take yearlong break, producer Harvey Weinstein says
Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence is taking a much-needed break, film producer Harvey Weinstein told the Sun. Published February 25, 2014
Leopard wreaks havoc on Indian town, injuring 7
A leopard terrorized the northern Indian city of Meerut on Sunday, injuring 7 people and escaping animal control several times before disappearing into the forest. Published February 25, 2014
Egypt’s interim president names new prime minister
Egypt's interim president has appointed a prime minister to replace Hazem el-Beblawi, who resigned on Monday. Published February 25, 2014
Dozens of students slain in attack on Nigerian boarding school
Boko Haram Islamists stormed a boarding school in northeast Nigeria overnight and burned it to the ground, killing 29 boys, authorities said on Tuesday. Published February 25, 2014
3 Georgia men dead in plane crash
Three men are dead after their small plane crashed at an airport in LaGrange, Ga., on Saturday. Published February 23, 2014
Chick-fil-A employees help parents track down runaway daughter
A Florida couple is relieved to have their daughter home after Chick-fil-A employees around the state worked to locate an employee she had run off with. Published February 23, 2014
President Maduro: CNN can stay in Venezuela
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is allowing CNN reporters to continue reporting in the country, just one day after he said they would be expelled. Published February 23, 2014
Texas war veteran kicked out of restaurant over service dog
A Marine Corps veteran with was refused service at a Houston-area restaurant last week because of his service dog-in-training, Truman, according to local media reports. Published February 23, 2014
USPS set to reveal Charlton Heston stamp
Actor and five-term NRA president Charlton Heston is slated to be among the U.S. Postal Service's new line of commemorative stamps. Published February 23, 2014
George W. Bush: Drop ‘disorder’ from PTSD
President George W. Bush has demanded a significant change in how military veterans are diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. Published February 23, 2014
Texas voter turned away for pro-gun shirt: report
A Texas security guard and avid gun supporter was turned away from early voting on Tuesday for wearing a T-shirt supporting the Second Amendment. Published February 23, 2014
Stinky Candle Company releases manly musks like gasoline, wet grass
The Stinky Candle Company, a startup candle maker out of the Chicago area, has released a new line of candles that intend to capture a man's true... essence. Published February 19, 2014
Georgia teen holding Wii remote killed by officer at his front door: lawyer
A Georgia teen who aspired to join the military was fatally shot by a police officer at his front door Friday night when she mistook his Wii remote control for a gun, his family's lawyer said. Published February 19, 2014
2 former Navy SEALs found dead on ‘Captain Phillips’ ship
Two security officers have been found dead aboard the Maersk Alabama container ship, the same vessel portrayed in the movie "Captain Phillips," police said Wednesday. Published February 19, 2014
