Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Weiner rival Erick Salgado: ‘Carlos Danger’ pseudonym ‘insulting to the Spanish community’
Rev. Erick Salgado, one of New York City's mayoral candidates, is demanding former congressman Anthony Weiner apologize to Hispanics for using the handle "Carlos Danger" to chat with young women online, National Review Online first reported. Published July 25, 2013
Sen. John McCain ‘hopes’ $1 coin motivates strippers to work for better tips
Sen. John McCain had a suggestion for strippers who might be negatively impacted by legislation that would replace the dollar bill with a coin: Earn bigger notes. Published July 25, 2013
Only minority Zimmerman Juror B29 speaks out: He ‘got away with murder’
The only minority on the all-female jury that voted to acquit George Zimmerman said in an ABC News interview Thursday that the defendant "got away with murder" for killing 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Published July 25, 2013
‘God help New York’ if Anthony Weiner is mayor: Sydney Leathers’ mother
Anthony Weiner's new online mistress has been identified as 23-year-old Sydney Leathers, and her mother is no fan of the New York City mayoral candidate. Published July 25, 2013
10 black former ‘American Idol’ contestants suing for racism
Ten former contestants from Fox's hit talent series "American Idol" are suing the show for a minimum of $25 million each because they believe they were unjustly booted because they're black. Published July 25, 2013
Amazing Video: Jack Nicklaus’ grandson Nick O’Leary walks away from horrific motorcycle crash
Famed golfer Jack Nicklaus' grandson, who is a Florida State University tight end, walked away from a horrific motorcycle crash just months before football season. Published July 25, 2013
Bette Midler: Actress says GOP ‘did everything to ensure’ a loss in WWII
The outspoken actress Bette Midler took to Twitter on Wednesday to tell her 450,000 followers that Republicans actually rooted for a loss in World War II. Published July 25, 2013
Rep. Jerrold Nadler: Fellow N.Y. Democrat Anthony Weiner ‘needs serious psychiatric help’
Rep. Jerrold Nadler isn't holding back when it comes to fellow New York Democrat Anthony Weiner, who he said is in need of "serious psychiatric" evaluation. Published July 25, 2013
3rd woman in Bob Filner harassment scandal comes forward
A third woman came forward with sexual harassment allegations against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, in an exclusive interview with KPBS on Wednesday. Published July 25, 2013
‘Inexcusable’: Boehner, Cantor blast Rep. Steve King for drug mule comments
Top House Republicans railed against fellow Rep. Steve King on Wednesday, saying his comments about immigrant children working as drug mules is "inexcusable" and "wrong." Published July 25, 2013
‘Zimmerman is right now very toxic’: O’Mara explains why family canceled presser
George Zimmerman's defense attorney Mark O'Mara took to CNN to explain why the family Mr. Zimmerman helped rescue last week canceled their scheduled press conference on Wednesday. Published July 25, 2013
‘We feel terrible for Paula’: Universal Furniture International sticking with Deen
Celebrity chef Paula Deen has had it pretty tough these past few weeks, and one furniture company has decided to stick by her side through it all. Published July 25, 2013
Will, Kate and Baby George … Zimmerman? ABC News photo placement gains Twitter laughs
ABC News' website made a peculiar photo placement decision Wednesday that gained hundreds of laughs on Twitter. Published July 25, 2013
2 Maine hikers rescued only to die in car crash hours later
A pregnant Maine woman and her friend were rescued Tuesday after getting lost in the woods, but died later that evening after they accidentally drove their car into the ocean in the nighttime fog, The Associated Press reported. Published July 25, 2013
George H.W. Bush shaves head in solidarity with 2-year-old leukemia patient
President George H.W. Bush has shaved his head to stand in solidarity with 2 year-old Patrick, the son of a member of his Secret Service detail, who is undergoing treatment for leukemia. Published July 24, 2013
Spain train derailment leaves at least 45 dead
As many as 45 people are dead and many more wounded after a train carrying more than 200 passengers derailed as it approached Santiago de Compostela in northwestern Spain. Published July 24, 2013
Spirit Airlines honors Anthony Weiner with ‘Carlos Danger’ vacation package
Spirit Airlines announced Wednesday "The Weiner Rises Again" vacation deal in honor of the embattled Democrat. Published July 24, 2013
Family aided by George Zimmerman cancels news conference
The family George Zimmerman helped rescue last week after a rollover crash in Sanford, Fla., canceled a news conference Wednesday in which they had planned to talk about the accident. Published July 24, 2013
Houston woman stands her ground, fatally shoots man wielding knife
A 23-year-old Houston woman defended herself with deadly force Sunday night after a man assaulted her and threatened her with a knife in a gas station parking lot. Published July 24, 2013
Rolling Stone sales up 20 percent after terrorist cover boy issue: source
Rolling Stone sales are up 20 percent after the magazine gave rockstar status to suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on the cover of its August issue, despite numerous retailers vowing a boycott, a circulation source told the New York Post. Published July 24, 2013