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Jessica Chasmar

Jessica Chasmar was a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering topics on culture and politics.

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An Egyptian soldier takes his position on top of an armored vehicle as he guards the Supreme Constitutional Court in Cairo on Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. Egypt’s military leader vowed that the army will not tolerate further political violence after nationwide clashes have left hundreds dead. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Egypt considers banning Al Jazeera

Egyptian officials are assessing the legal status of the Al Jazeera Mubasher satellite channel, "accusing it of threatening stability and national security," the Egypt Independent reported Wednesday. Published August 21, 2013

Muslim women perform an evening prayer called "tarawih," marking the first eve of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, at a mosque in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia, on Tuesday, July 9, 2013. During Ramadan, the holiest month in Islamic calendar, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking and sex from dawn to dusk. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) ** FILE **

Kansas public school promotes 5 Pillars of Islam

Parents in Wichita, Kan., were shocked to learn a giant wall display inside their children's elementary school was erected to promote the Five Pillars of Islam. Published August 20, 2013

** FILE ** Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas Republican, speaks to local residents during a fundraising picnic for the Iowa Republican Party in Des Moines, Iowa, on Friday, July 19, 2013. (Associated Press)

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz releases birth certificate

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz released his birth certificate to the Dallas Morning News on Sunday, revealing his dual citizenship in Canada and the United States that could possibly pose a problem down the line. Published August 19, 2013

** FILE ** San Diego Mayor Bob Filner apologizes for his behavior in this frame from a video produced by the city on Thursday, July 11, 2013. (Associated Press)

San Diegans demonstrating in support of Mayor Bob Filner

Supporters for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner are rallying at City Hall on Monday, a day after a signature-gathering campaign to qualify a recall vote got underway against the embattled Democrat. Published August 19, 2013

**FILE** Miami Heat star LeBron James answers a question at a press conference in Makati, south of Manila, Philippines, on July 23, 2013. James is in the country as part of the "Witness History" tour. (Associated Press)

LeBron James’ alleged police escort to Jay-Z concert sparks probe

An investigation into basketball superstar LeBron James' alleged police escort to a Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake concert Friday night has revealed that Miami-Dade's department broke protocol by giving Mr. James the star treatment with taxpayer dollars. Published August 19, 2013

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MSNBC host Ed Schultz moving to weekdays

MSNBC is moving Ed Schultz's "The Ed Show" to weekdays at 5 p.m. EDT starting next week, Phil Griffin, the cable channel's president, announced Monday. Published August 19, 2013

**FILE** Rep. Peter T. King, New York Republican (Associated Press)

Rep. Peter King slams Rand Paul for NSA claims

Rep. Peter King accused fellow Republican Rand Paul of slandering "good patriotic Americans" who work for the NSA and misleading the American people. Published August 18, 2013