Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
At least 50 killed as passenger jet crashes in central Russia
At least 50 people are feared dead after a Boeing 737 airliner crashed on landing in the Russian city of Kazan on Sunday, the Emergencies Ministry said. Published November 17, 2013
Pakistan to try ex-President Pervez Musharraf for treason
Pakistan announced Sunday that it will try former President Pervez Musharraf for treason, which is punishable by death or life imprisonment, for declaring a state of emergency and suspending the constitution while in power in 2007. Published November 17, 2013
Actor-comedian Russell Brand denied entry into South Africa twice
Actor and comedian Russell Brand twice was denied entry into South Africa on Friday, causing him to cancel four stand-up shows in Johannesburg for his Messiah Complex World Tour. Published November 17, 2013
Alec Baldwin hints MSNBC show may be gone for good
Shortly after MSNBC announced it was suspending Alec Baldwin's "Up Late" for two weeks, the actor took to his blog on The Huffington Post to explain that he's not positive the show will be back at all. Published November 17, 2013
Search halted for missing handicapped man due to opening day of deer season
Officials in the northern Michigan county of Presque Isle have halted the search for a mentally handicapped man due to the opening day of firearm deer season, and they probably won't start searching again until the season ends two weeks from now. Published November 14, 2013
Shots fired at Milwaukee-area children’s hospital; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after shots were fired in the neonatal unit of a children's hospital outside Milwaukee on Thursday afternoon. Published November 14, 2013
US Airways passengers stand up for blind man removed from flight
Passengers aboard a US Airways flight in Philadelphia on Wednesday banded together in support for a legally blind man who was kicked off the plane for his unruly guide dog. Published November 14, 2013
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz: ‘Darn right’ we’ll run on Obamacare in 2014
Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Thursday that there's no doubt Democrats will successfully run on Obamacare in the 2014 midterm elections, despite the dismally small number of enrollments that have been revealed this week, National Review Online first reported. Published November 14, 2013
Amtrak loses millions in free food, alcohol for weary travelers: report
The inspector general of Amtrak, a publicly funded railroad serving more than 500 destinations in 46 states, revealed that the company is still losing tens of millions of taxpayer dollars a year on food and beverage services. Published November 14, 2013
Willie Robertson Duck Dynasty Louisiana Congress endorses ‘good buddy’
Reality star Willie Robertson, of the A&E show "Duck Dynasty," is starring in a new political ad for his "good buddy" Vance McAllister for Louisiana's 5th District special election. Published November 14, 2013
Shooting reported at Pittsburgh high school: police
At least three students were shot at Brashear High School in Pittsburgh Wednesday afternoon and police have detained at least one suspect, local CBS affiliate KDKA-TV reported. Published November 13, 2013
Scholastic apologizes for children’s book that omits Israel from map
Scholastic, the world's largest publisher of children's books, has apologized for a popular new book that omits Israel on a map of the Middle East. Published November 13, 2013
Florida hunter may face jail time in robotic deer sting
A Florida hunter may face jail time after he decided to take a shot at a deer decoy set up by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission during the state's off season. Published November 13, 2013
Gonzaga University to revisit gun policy after threatening to expel students
The president of Gonzaga University in Washington said the school may reconsider its gun policy, following national criticism after two students faced possible expulsion for drawing a firearm on a home intruder. Published November 13, 2013
Captured ‘Burqa Bandit’ blasted by CAIR after ‘oppressive’ attire comment
The executive director of San Diego's Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is outraged after learning that a local woman used a burqa to try and disguise herself while trying to rob a bank. Published November 13, 2013
Alec Baldwin’s accused stalker held in contempt, gets 30 days in jail
Alec Baldwin's accused stalker, Genevieve Sabourin, burst into tears Wednesday after the judge sentenced her to 30 days in jail for repeated outbursts during her hearing. Published November 13, 2013
Tim Tebow’s new mission: Rescue his native Philippines
Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow, who was born in the Philippines while his parents served as missionaries, is stepping up to help victims in the country devastated by Typhoon Haiyan. Published November 13, 2013
Gun permit applications skyrocket in Newtown following Sandy Hook tragedy: report
Gun permit applications in Newtown, Conn., skyrocketed in the five months after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in December, reflecting the anxiety among residents as the legislature was debating tougher gun-control legislation, the Hartford Courant first reported. Published November 13, 2013
Florida man impersonates cop to get discounts at Dunkin’ Donuts
A Florida man has been arrested for impersonating a law enforcement officer to get discounts at a Dunkin' Donuts drive-thru. Published November 13, 2013
U.S. sailors held hostage off Nigeria are released
Two American sailors who were kidnapped by pirates last month off the coast of Nigeria have been released and are heading home, U.S. officials said. Published November 13, 2013
