Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Greyhound deaths at Florida race tracks reach 74 amid new laws
New laws took effect last spring requiring Florida to report the deaths of greyhounds on dog racing tracks, and 74 dogs, or one every three days, have been reported dead during that time. Published February 17, 2014
Curt Schilling has cancer; ESPN analyst, former pitcher reveals diagnosis
"I've always believed life is about embracing the gifts and rising up to meet the challenges," the former major league pitcher said in a statement. "We've been presented with another challenge, as I've recently been diagnosed with cancer." Published February 5, 2014
Journos poke fun at Iranian president’s #RouhaniCare tweet
The Twitterverse had a field day on Wednesday after Iranian President Hassan Rouhani tweeted for his very own RouhaniCare. Published February 5, 2014
‘Saturday Night Live’ star Kenan Thompson to be a dad: report
"Saturday Night Live" star Kenan Thompson and his wife Christina Evangeline are expecting their first child, TMZ revealed. Published February 5, 2014
Olympic officials to distribute 100,000 condoms to athletes: report
Olympic officials are taking precautions for the rampant sex that will undoubtedly take place at the Winter Olympics, by distributing 100,000 condoms to athletes. Published February 5, 2014
North, South Korea agree to reunion for displaced families during Korean War
North and South Korea have agreed to hold a reunion later this month for families separated by the Korean War, the first of its kind since 2010, the South's Unification Ministry announced Wednesday. Published February 5, 2014
Dylan Farrow’s brother, Moses: ‘Of course Woody did not molest my sister’
The adopted son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow is defending his father following accusations that the director sexually abused his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow, at 7 years old. Published February 5, 2014
Justin Bieber wants to get baptized, goes pool shopping
Justin Bieber's life seems to be spinning out of the control as the whole world watches, so the troubled pop star has decided to turn to his faith to help face his demons. Published February 5, 2014
Flea: Chili Peppers’ instruments weren’t plugged in for Super Bowl show
The bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers announced to fans on Tuesday that he and his band members only pretended to play along to a pre-taped track of "Give It Away" during the Super Bowl halftime show. Published February 5, 2014
David Beckham unveils new MLS franchise in Miami
Retired soccer superstar David Beckham has chosen Miami for his Major League Soccer franchise, he announced Wednesday morning. Published February 5, 2014
Time Warner offers $5 credit for Super Bowl blackout
Time Warner Cable is offering customers a $5 credit after a blackout caused many in the Los-Angeles area to miss the first hour of the Super Bowl. Published February 4, 2014
Student’s iPhone catches fire in pants pocket during class
A 14-year-old girl in Maine was treated for second-degree burns after her Apple iPhone caught fire while in her pants pocket. Published February 4, 2014
Collector stumbles upon Marvin Gaye’s 1964 passport in old album
A Motown memorabilia collector from Detroit made the discovery of a lifetime when Marvin Gaye's 1964 passport came tumbling out of an old album he bought for 50 cents at an estate sale. Published February 4, 2014
‘A brilliant man’: Roger Ebert wanted Philip Seymour Hoffman to play him in biopic
Roger Ebert always dreamed of having Philip Seymour Hoffman play him in a biopic, the famed movie critic's widow has revealed. Published February 4, 2014
Richard Sherman: Seahawks cracked Peyton Manning’s hand signals
Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman claims that part of his team's strategy for winning the Super Bowl on Sunday night was successfully cracking Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning's hand signals. Published February 4, 2014
NYC sanitation worker forced into retirement for accepting $20 tip
A New York City sanitation worker of 25 years was forced into retirement and ordered to pay a $1,500 fine for accepting a $20 tip from a city resident. Published February 4, 2014
Two dead after employee opens fire at Wash. paint store: report
Two people are confirmed dead after a disgruntled employee reportedly walked into a Vancouver, Wash., store and fatally shot his boss before committing suicide. Published February 3, 2014
Denver mayor has to host CNN’s ‘The Lead’ over Super Bowl bet
Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will have to host an episode of CNN's "The Lead" after losing a Super Bowl bet to host Jake Tapper. Published February 3, 2014
NYC police search for Philip Seymour Hoffman’s drug dealer
The New York Police Department has launched a citywide search to find the drug dealer who sold heroin to Philip Seymour Hoffman, the Oscar-winning actor who died of an apparent overdose on Sunday. Published February 3, 2014
Americans choose Bill Clinton as most forgivable liar: survey
Americans are more willing to forgive former President Bill Clinton for his scandalous affair more than 15 years ago than they are willing to forgive other notable liars in history, a new poll has revealed. Published February 3, 2014
