Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
ABC News correspondent Brian Ross hits jaywalker with BMW: report
ABC News' Brian Ross hit a jaywalker with his BMW Sunday night outside the network's studios in New York City, police said. Published January 28, 2014
Tim Tebow to guest-host ‘Good Morning America’
ESPN analyst and former Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow will guest-host ABC News' "Good Morning America" on Friday. Published January 28, 2014
Florida schools close for possible winter storm
Schools, courts and government offices in Florida's Santa Rosa and Escambia counties have closed because of anticipated snow and ice as a massive winter storm system sweeps the country. Published January 28, 2014
Obama’s nominee for ambassador to China: ‘I’m no real expert on China’
Democratic Sen. Max Baucus told Senate colleagues on Tuesday that he is "no real expert on China," even though he's set to be the next United States ambassador to Beijing. Published January 28, 2014
Northwestern University football players seek labor union protection
The president of the National College Players Association has filed a petition in Chicago seeking union representation for football players at Northwestern University. Published January 28, 2014
Indiana woman sentenced to 2 days in jail ends up serving 5 months
An Indiana woman who was sentenced to two days in jail ended up serving five months in what one judge called a "big screw up." Published January 27, 2014
Thieves in Ga. make off with $70,000 in guns
Thieves made off with at least $70,000 in weapons from a gun shop in Newnan, Ga., on Sunday. Published January 27, 2014
Denver County Fair wants your best pot brownie
Attendees can also compete for Best Marijuana Plant, Clone Plant, Brownie Recipe, Savory Recipe, Hemp Fabric, Hemp Garment, Homemade Bong, and Best Homemade Roach Clip. Published January 27, 2014
Rep. Steve Stockman: ‘You must be conservative’ when the media can’t find you
Rep. Steve Stockman is lambasting the media for dubbing him "MIA" while he toured Egypt, Israel and Russia for a 10-day congressional delegation. Published January 27, 2014
Chuck Schumer wants tracking devices for autistic kids
Sen. Chuck Schumer unveiled his proposed "Avonte's Law" on Sunday, which would provide funds for tracking devices for autistic children. Published January 27, 2014
CEO of bitcoin exchange arrested on money laundering charges
The CEO of BitInstant, a New York-based bitcoin exchange, was arrested Sunday at John F. Kennedy International Airport and charged with money laundering. Published January 27, 2014
Student sets himself on fire at Denver-area high school
Standley Lake High School in Westminster, Colo., was quickly evacuated after a fire broke out in the cafeteria around 7:30 a.m., a local CBS affiliate reported. Published January 27, 2014
6 Pakistani children dead after mistaking hand grenade for toy
Six children were killed in rural Pakistan on Sunday when a hand grenade they mistook for a toy exploded, police said. Published January 27, 2014
Pope John Paul II’s blood stolen from Italian church
A vial containing late Pope John Paul II's blood was stolen from the Church of San Pietro della Ienca east of Rome on Saturday, police said. Published January 27, 2014
Thousands protest French President Francois Hollande for economy woes
Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of Paris Sunday to protest President Francois Hollande for France's struggling economy and high unemployment. Published January 26, 2014
Team USA asked not to wear colors outside of Olympics venue
The U.S. Olympic Committee has warned athletes to keep their Team USA uniforms under wraps outside of the games' venues amid heightened concerns about security in Sochi, Russia. Published January 26, 2014
Syria to allow women, children out of besieged city of Homs
Syria will allow women and children trapped in the besieged city of Homs to leave "immediately" under a new deal between the government and rebel factions. Published January 26, 2014
Wal-Mart Sam’s Club to cut 2,300 employees
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said it is eliminating 2,300 Sam's Club workers as it strives to better compete with Costco and online membership retailers. Published January 26, 2014
Pope’s peace doves attacked by crow, seagull
Two white doves that were released as a peace gesture by children standing alongside Pope Francis on Sunday were attacked by a crow and a seagull. Published January 26, 2014
Thai protest leader shot dead in front of voting station
An anti-government protest leader was shot to death in Bangkok Sunday as he and fellow demonstrators blocked a voting station, police said. Published January 26, 2014
