Jessica Chasmar

Justin Bieber sued by paparazzo for ‘martial arts-type’ kick

A photographer is suing Justin Bieber for allegedly delivering a "martial arts-type kick" to his stomach after he took photos of the star on a date with then-girlfriend Selena Gomez. Published June 26, 2013

CNN resurrects Crossfire with S.E. Cupp, Newt Gingrich, Van Jones, Stephanie Cutter

CNN announced Wednesday that it is bringing back "Crossfire," hosted by former GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, former White House adviser Van Jones, former Obama adviser Stephanie Cutter, and current MSNBC host S.E. Cupp. Published June 26, 2013

10-year-old Indian girl dies in hospital 10 days after gang rape

A 10-year-old girl died in a hospital in Mumbai Tuesday night ten days after being brutally gang raped by four teenagers. Published June 26, 2013

Caesars drops Paula Deen, closes her eateries

In yet another blow to Paula Deen, Caesars announced Wednesday that it will end its professional relationship with the embattled TV chef. Published June 26, 2013

Bill Clinton hails Supreme Court overturning law he signed

Bill Clinton released a statement Wednesday, hailing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, a bill he signed into law in 1996. Published June 26, 2013

Sudan lawmaker calls for ban on women’s sports

The Sudanese lawmaker who once described uncircumcised women as "dirty" has submitted a motion to a parliamentary subcommittee that would ban women in sports, saying it violates sharia law, the Sudan Tribune reported Tuesday. Published June 26, 2013

Racist or reality? FBI pulls ‘Faces of Global Terrorism’ ads

The FBI has decided to pull its "Faces of Global Terrorism" ads from billboards and buses in the Seattle area after several people complained they stereotyped Muslims. Published June 26, 2013

Pakistani mother, 2 daughters slain in brutal ‘honor killing’ over family video

A family video showing two teenage sisters enjoying a rain shower on the lawn of their bungalow led to their deaths in Chilas, Pakistan, on Sunday night. Published June 26, 2013

‘Sheep-eating’ plant blooms for first time in U.K.

Horticulturists are abuzz after an exotic "sheep-eating" plant bloomed for the first time in the U.K. Published June 25, 2013

Two NYC sanitation workers fined $2,000 for accepting $10 tip

Two New York City sanitation workers were forced to pay a $2,000 fine after they accepted a $10 tip from a local resident. Published June 25, 2013

U.S. authorities probe theft of $1.2 million from Swiss jetliner

The FBI is investigating the theft of $1.2 million in cash from a Swiss International Air Lines jet that landed Monday night at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. Published June 25, 2013

‘Family Ties’ creator Gary David Goldberg dies at 68

Gary David Goldberg, the writer and producer who created the classic TV comedies "Family Ties" and "Spin City," has died. He was 68. Published June 25, 2013

Chris Brown charged with hit-and-run

The L.A. city attorney has filed two charges against Chris Brown after he allegedly fled the scene of a minor accident last month without exchanging proper information. Published June 25, 2013

Spelling 101: Radford U. diplomas misspell ‘Virginia’

Radford University found out Tuesday that it sent out more than a thousand diplomas last month with "Virginia" misspelled. Published June 25, 2013

N.J. school district proposes random drug, alcohol testing for students

Parents expressed outrage Monday night after a New Jersey school district proposed random alcohol and drug testing for thousands of high school students. Published June 25, 2013

Mexican amusement park offers fake border-crossing attraction

A new amusement park attraction in the Mexican state of Hidalgo is offering the thrill of crossing the United States-Mexico border without the risk, complete with fake smugglers and fake Border Patrol agents, PBS reported Monday. Published June 25, 2013