Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Dozens respond to Craigslist ad seeking mom and dad for rent during holidays
Dozens of people have responded to a Craigslist ad posted by a California woman who was abused as a child and is seeking to "rent a mom and dad" for the holiday season. Published December 10, 2013
The Doors’ John Densmore, Robby Krieger talk ‘27 Club’
The last surviving Doors members John Densmore and Robby Krieger played a show together for the first time in 15 years Thursday night at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Published December 10, 2013
6-year-old boy suspended for sexual harassment over kiss
A 6-year-old boy was suspended from school in Canon City, Colo., on Monday for sexual harassment after he kissed a female classmate on the hand. Published December 10, 2013
WestJet grants Christmas wishes for 250 airline passengers
WestJet travelers at two Canadian airports had all their Christmas wishes granted as part of a new promotional video for the airline. Published December 10, 2013
Riviera Imports announces Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whisky
Riviera Imports is the latest to capitalize on the "Anchorman" franchise, announcing its new Ron Burgundy Blended Scotch Whisky ahead of the sequel's premiere. Published December 10, 2013
American bourbon now better than Scottish whisky: U.K.-born expert
Jim Murray, an English writer and one of the world's top whisky critics, believes Scottish malt is no match for American bourbon. Published December 9, 2013
London florist creates $4.6 million Christmas wreath
A London florist is attempting to sell what is believed to be the world's most expensive Christmas wreath at £2.8 million ($4.6 million). Published December 9, 2013
No tailgating allowed at Super Bowl XLVIII
The NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee is pulling the plug on tailgating ahead of this season's big game in New Jersey. Published December 9, 2013
Chinese man fed up with his girlfriend’s shopping jumps to his death
A Chinese man jumped seven stories to his death after an all-day shopping mall trip with his girlfriend, who insisted they visit one last sale. Published December 9, 2013
Elian Gonzalez makes first trip outside Cuba since custody battle
Elian Gonzalez, who was embroiled in a international custody dispute after he was rescued at sea as a boy more than a decade ago, has traveled outside his native Cuba for the first time since being returned by U.S. authorities. Published December 9, 2013
Bob Filner, former San Diego mayor, sentenced to 3 months of home confinement
Bob Filner, the disgraced former mayor of San Diego who was accused by more than a dozen women of sexual harassment, has been sentenced to three months of home confinement and three years of probation. Published December 9, 2013
Sarah Palin to host the outdoors show ‘Amazing America’
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will host the outdoors show "Amazing America," set to air in April on the Sportsman Channel. Published December 9, 2013
‘127 Hours’ author Aron Lee Ralston, who amputated arm in canyon, arrested in Denver
Aron Lee Ralston, the man who survived a canyoneering accident in Utah and inspired the movie "127 Hours," was arrested and booked in a Denver Jail Saturday night on charges of assault to minors, local media has reported. Published December 9, 2013
Men posing as cops break into home of former deputy
Two men posing as sheriff's deputies got the shock of their lives when they broke into the home of a former deputy and were immediately fired upon, Los Angeles officials said. Published December 9, 2013
Elton John blasts Russia’s anti-gay laws during Moscow concert
Elton John used his sold-out show in Moscow on Friday night as an opportunity to criticize Russia's controversial laws banning the "propaganda of homosexuality" to minors. Published December 8, 2013
Heart cancels SeaWorld concert after ‘Blackfish’ documentary
Heart has joined the list of bands boycotting SeaWorld because of the CNN documentary "Blackfish." Published December 8, 2013
South Carolina sheriff refuses to lower American flag for Nelson Mandela
A South Carolina sheriff said in a Facebook post that he would not lower his American flag for South African anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday, because he was not an American. Published December 8, 2013
Ukraine protesters topple, decapitate Lenin statue in Kiev
Anti-government protesters in the Ukrainian capital of Kiev have toppled and decapitated the statue of Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin. Published December 8, 2013
Campbell Soup apologizes for SpaghettiOs’ Pearl Harbor tweet
The Campbell Soup Co. has apologized for a tweet by its SpaghettiOs account that marked the 72nd anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor with a picture of a smiling noodle holding an American flag. Published December 8, 2013
Some donations to gay waitress who allegedly forged hate note refunded
Donations to the gay waitress in Bridgewater, N.J., who allegedly forged a hate note are being refunded, NBC 4 New York has reported. Published December 8, 2013
