Jessica Chasmar

Tom Hanks: Actor reveals he has Type 2 diabetes

Appearing to promote his new film "Captain Phillips," Tom Hanks revealed to David Letterman Monday night that's he's suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Published October 8, 2013

Several House Democrats arrested at immigration reform rally

Several members of Congress were arrested Tuesday by U.S. Capitol Police for blocking traffic during an immigration rally on the National Mall. Published October 8, 2013

Texas man afraid of wife fakes kidnapping to drink with friends

A Texas husband was so eager to escape his spouse that he staged his own kidnapping so he could get a night out with his buddies. Published October 8, 2013

Elderly Phoenix couple receives birthday card stuffed with crystal meth

An elderly Phoenix couple were in for the surprise of a lifetime when they received a birthday card in the mail containing $1,000 worth of crystal meth. Published October 8, 2013

Researchers say Sprite works best at preventing hangovers

Those who can't stomach a "hair of the dog" can now turn to a refreshing Sprite to lessen the pain from a long night out, Chinese researchers have found. Published October 8, 2013

Ecuador’s Socialist president: American exceptionalism sounds like Nazi rhetoric

Ecuador's Socialist President Rafael Correa said that the idea of American exceptionalism reminded him of Nazi Germany. Published October 8, 2013

Pro-Constitution truckers plan to shut down Capital Beltway

As thousands of federal employees wait for their furloughs to be lifted, thousands of truckers plan to descend on Washington on the morning of Oct. 11 in an effort to shut it down further by not hauling freight for a whole weekend and causing a massive traffic jam. Published October 8, 2013

Brooks Brothers to launch Makers and Merchants steakhouse

Brooks Brothers, the oldest men's clothier chain in the United States, is launching its very first steakhouse, Makers and Merchants, around the corner from its flagship store at 346 Madison Ave. in New York. Published October 8, 2013

Utah police ‘ticket’ pink Barbie Jeep

American Fork police in Utah ticketed a pink Barbie Jeep because it was blocking a neighbor's driveway, officials told a local television station on Monday. Published October 7, 2013

Park Service OKs immigration reform rally on ‘closed’ National Mall

The National Park Service is allowing an immigration reform rally to go on as planned Tuesday on the National Mall, even though it's closed due to the federal shutdown. Published October 7, 2013

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg predicts another Democrat in 2016

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said she's not worried about retiring before President Obama leaves office because she's confident another Democrat will be right behind him. Published October 7, 2013

Iranians mock Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu for jeans comment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu drew Twitter mockery Saturday after he gave a BCC interview revealing that he believes jeans are banned in Iran. Published October 7, 2013

Brits flocking to Syria for jihad training: home secretary

A top British official warned Sunday of the growing number of Brits fleeing to Somalia and Syria for jihadi training, only to bring that dangerous knowledge back to their homeland, the Telegraph reported. Published October 7, 2013

Miranda rights waived for suspected al Qaeda operative Abu Anas al-Libi

U.S. authorities will interrogate suspected al Qaeda operative Abu Anas al-Libi aboard an American warship without reading him his rights, officials said Monday. Published October 7, 2013

Saudi Arabia: Students who violate Sharia law face therapy, suspension

Saudi Arabia's education ministry has ordered school officials to deal with students making fun of Islam or discussing subjects that violate Sharia law through "behavioral adjustment and life-skills sessions," combined with "voluntary" community service, BBC News reported. Published October 7, 2013