Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Science teacher loses 37 pounds on 3-month McDonald’s diet
An Iowa science teacher lost 37 pounds while eating only McDonald's for three months to show that it's people's choices, not fast food, to blame for obesity. Published January 6, 2014
New York City Council member accused of putting voodoo curse on former rival
New York City Council member and speaker hopeful Melissa Mark-Viverito is facing a $1 million claim that she tried to put a voodoo curse on her former rival in the primary elections. Published January 6, 2014
Dutch soccer team Vitesse heads to UAE without Israeli defender
The premier Dutch soccer team Vitesse left for training in the United Arab Emirates this month without its best defender, an Israeli, who was banned from entering the country by UAE authorities just 24 hours before the team was supposed to arrive. Published January 6, 2014
LeAnn Rimes, Kevin Nealon witness plane crash in Aspen; 1 dead
At least one person is dead after a private jet crashed Sunday afternoon at the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport in western Colorado, and at least two celebrities witnessed the crash. Published January 5, 2014
Steven Seagal considers run for Arizona governor
Actor and martial arts expert Steven Seagal said he is considering a run for Arizona governor. Published January 5, 2014
Human body parts fall from sky over Saudi Arabia
Human body parts fell from the sky in western Saudi Arabia on Sunday that could belong to someone trapped in an airplane's wheel bay, police said. Published January 5, 2014
Singer Morrissey compares meat-eaters to Nazis, pedophiles
Eating meat is like supporting the Nazis, former Smiths frontman Morrissey said on Thursday, arguing that the killing of animals in slaughterhouses is similar to the killing of Jews in gas chambers. Published January 5, 2014
U.S. Embassy in Lebanon issues warning to Americans
The United States Embassy in Beirut on Sunday urged extreme caution among Americans in Lebanon following a string of bombings in the country. Published January 5, 2014
Al Qaeda group claims responsibility for Beirut bombing
An al Qaeda-linked group claimed responsibility on Saturday for the suicide car bombing last week in Lebanon's capital of Beirut that killed at least five people. Published January 5, 2014
Pope Francis to visit Holy Land in May
Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would take his first trip as pontiff to the Holy Land this May. Published January 5, 2014
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos airlifted from Galapagos Islands
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos was airlifted from the Galapagos Islands Wednesday after he suffered from kidney stones, authorities said. Published January 5, 2014
Justice Department spending $544K to improve its LinkedIn profile: report
The Department of Justice has granted $544,338 to a government IT company to improve its company profile on LinkedIn, a social networking site for professionals. Published January 2, 2014
Islamic officials in Malaysia seize 321 Bibles from Christian group
Islamic officials in Malaysia on Thursday seized 321 Bibles from Christians because they used the word "Allah" in reference to God. Published January 2, 2014
‘Breaking Bad’ creator laments Jesse Pinkman’s pearly whites
Creator of the hit AMC series "Breaking Bad," which won 10 Primetime Emmy awards in its five seasons, has revealed one tiny regret about the popular series that concluded last year: Jesse Pinkman's pearly whites. Published January 2, 2014
Kim Jong-un praises execution of uncle in New Year’s Day address
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday praised the recent execution of his powerful uncle, Jang Song Thaek, saying it brought "single-hearted unity" to the hermit kingdom's regime. Published January 2, 2014
Sohu Video brings ‘Saturday Night Live’ to China
A popular online video website is bringing America's beloved sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" to China. Published January 2, 2014
Surgeon who helped save Martin Luther King Jr. from stabbing dies at 95
A New York City surgeon who helped save Martin Luther King Jr. from a nearly fatal stab wound in 1958 died of natural causes, according to the city's Health and Hospitals Corporation. He was 95. Published December 31, 2013
NYC’s Best Buy bandits nab $74K in electronics after busting through wall
A gang of thieves broke through the cinderblock wall of a New York City Best Buy and took off with $74,000 worth of electronics, police sources said Tuesday. Published December 31, 2013
‘Bow Down’? Beyonce blocks out Jesus Christ in ‘Last Supper’ photo
"Bow Down" singer Beyonce has created yet another stir this week after she posted a photo to her Instagram account of herself posing in front of a painting resembling Leonardo DaVinci's "The Last Supper," and she's completely blocking the picture of Jesus Christ. Published December 31, 2013
‘Guilty of murder’: NYC cops outraged at release of ‘Sopranos’ star Lillo Brancato Jr.
Former "Sopranos" star Lillo Brancato Jr. was released from prison Tuesday morning and placed on parole, eight years after he was involved in the killing of a New York police officer. Published December 31, 2013
