Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Video: San Diegans eager to sign petition allowing Karl Marx to succeed Obama in 2016
Video journalist Mark Dice published a new man-on-the-street interview Saturday where he took to the Oceanside Pier in San Diego, Calif., asking people to sign a fake petition allowing Karl Marx on the 2016 presidential ballot, "since Obama's been working with him." Published September 9, 2013
Female leaders to draft ‘Women’s Climate Action Agenda’
A group of female leaders from more than 35 countries will meet at the first International Women's Earth and Climate Summit in New York this month to draft a "Women's Climate Action Agenda." Published September 9, 2013
Bikers denied no-stop permit for 9/11 rally through D.C. but will ride anyway
The nation's capital has denied a "no stop" permit for the "2 Million Bikers to DC" rally on Wednesday, meant to "remember those who were killed on 9/11 and honor our armed forces." Published September 9, 2013
14 Thai Airways passengers injured during plane skid at Bangkok airport
Fourteen passengers were injured when a Thai Airways plane with a wheel base problem skidded off a runway at the main airport in Bangkok, an airline spokesperson said Monday. Published September 9, 2013
Rep. Peter King wishes Obama ‘was more a commander in chief than a community organizer’
Rep. Peter King ripped apart on Sunday President Obama's handling of the Syria crisis, saying he is more of a "community organizer" than a leader. Published September 8, 2013
Anthony Weiner: ‘I’m going to be the next mayor’ of New York City
New York City mayoral hopeful Anthony Weiner sat down with "Today's" Savannah Guthrie, saying that though his run for mayor was risky, he's convinced he's going to win. Published September 8, 2013
Police mistake Prince Andrew for intruder at Buckingham Palace
Police mistook Prince Andrew, Duke of York, for an intruder as he was taking a stroll in the gardens of Buckingham Palace Wednesday evening. Published September 8, 2013
Israel deploys Iron Dome missile defense system near Jerusalem
Israel deployed its Iron Dome missile defense system near Jerusalem on Sunday, reportedly as part of a routine exercise as Congress returns to Washington to mull a military strike against Syria. Published September 8, 2013
Pippi the porn star? Child star shopping secret sex tape
After a failed attempt to keep a sex tape secret, "Pippi Longstocking" actress Tami Erin is reportedly shopping it around for a porn company to release the footage, TMZ said. Published September 8, 2013
‘I hate white people’: Victim left brain dead after unprovoked racial attack
A black man went on a rampage in New York City's Union Square on Wednesday, savagely attacking a 62-year-old white man and leaving him brain-dead, police said. Published September 8, 2013
Nearly 300 Syrian and Egyptian refugees rescued off Italian coast: report
More than 700 migrants and refugees, including 293 Syrians and Egyptians, were rescued off the coast of Sicily over the weekend, AFP reported. Published September 8, 2013
Islamist with $10 million U.S. bounty on his head leads mass rally in Pakistan
An Islamic leader with a $10 million U.S. bounty on his head lead a mass rally in Islamabad, Pakistan, on Friday, denouncing India as a terrorist state as thousands chanted for a jihad against the rival nuclear country, Reuters reported. Published September 8, 2013
Bloomberg blasts NYC mayoral front-runner de Blasio for ‘racist’ campaign
New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, in an interview published Saturday, blasted Democratic mayoral front-runner Bill de Blasio for running a "racist" campaign after posing in a photo with his biracial family, Politico reported. Published September 8, 2013
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan dishonorably discharged from Army: report
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan has been dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army and will be referred to simply as "inmate Nidal Hasan" from here on, military officials told a local NBC affiliate. Published September 8, 2013
Berkeley student government considers ‘no confidence’ vote on Janet Napolitano
The student government of the University of California at Berkeley is kicking off the academic year by considering a "no confidence" vote for Janet Napolitano as the incoming president of the UC system. Published September 8, 2013
Toy helicopter kills teen in Brooklyn: report
A model helicopter hobbyist was killed Thursday when a remote controlled helicopter cut off the top of his head in a Brooklyn, N.Y., park. Published September 5, 2013
Organizing for Action ‘supports’ Obama agenda — but won’t sell Syria strike
Organizing for Action, the successor of Obama's 2012 re-election campaign, confirmed Tuesday that the group will not lobby on President Obama's behalf to support a military strike against Syria, the Washington Examiner first reported. Published September 5, 2013
Asteroid named after Trayvon Martin? Lowell Observatory’s sole trustee wishes upon a star
The sole trustee of Lowell Observatory is looking to name a once-forgotten asteroid after slain teenager Trayvon Martin. Published September 5, 2013
George Zimmerman’s wife files for divorce: report
George Zimmerman's wife Shellie is filing for divorce less than two months after he was acquitted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin, ABC News reported. Published September 5, 2013
Man who kidnapped Katie Beers in 1993 found dead in prison cell
The man who kidnapped 9-year-old Katie Beers and kept her in a Bay Shore, N.Y., dungeon in 1993 was been found dead in his prison cell just hours after meeting with his parole board, a local television station reported. Published September 5, 2013