Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Iran leads the world…in nose jobs
The rate of nose jobs per capita in Iran is seven times than that in the United States and is currently leading the world in rhinoplasty surgeries. Published March 5, 2013
NYC Mayor Bloomberg now 13th-richest man in the world
Forbes magazine has deemed New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg the 13th-richest man in the world, with a net worth of $27 billion. Published March 4, 2013
Minnesota Democrat moves to ban smoking onstage
Minnesota currently allows actors to light up onstage during a theatrical performance, but one state senator says even that is too harmful to an unwitting audience. Published March 4, 2013
Women’s brains smaller than men’s, but used more efficiently
A new study has revealed that while female brains are smaller than those of males, females use theirs more efficiently, achieving the same results. Published March 4, 2013
Australian miners lose six-figure salaries over ‘Harlem Shake’ video
Up to 15 Australian gold miners have lost their six-figure-salary jobs after posting a "Harlem Shake" viral dance craze video to YouTube. Published March 4, 2013
Activist groups hold Queer Muslim Gathering in Detroit
A two-day gathering aimed at educating and liberating Muslims in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community opened in Detroit on Friday. Published March 4, 2013
Roseanne Barr a doomsday prepper? Celeb advocates stocking up on water, guns
Actress, comedian and outspoken liberal Roseanne Barr has made some surprising revelations in the past few weeks. Published March 4, 2013
Major firearms retailer fleeing from California to Texas
A major California firearms retailer is packing its bags and getting "the heck out of Dodge" by moving to Texas. Published March 4, 2013
Millions of locusts descend on Cairo
A locust plague has hit fields and farmlands in the Giza region of Egypt, just ahead of Passover. Published March 4, 2013
Nevada lawmaker moves to ban texting while walking
A Nevada lawmaker introduced a bill Thursday that would make it unlawful to cross a busy street while texting. Published March 4, 2013
Oregon gun-control rally draws mayor, 20 others
A rally supporting a ban on "assault weapons" in Eugene, Ore., failed to draw the attention of the community Saturday afternoon, with only about 20 people in attendance, including the media. Published March 4, 2013
Florida imam convicted of funneling money to Pakistani Taliban
A Muslim cleric living in Florida was convicted Monday on two charges of funneling money to members of the Pakistani Taliban. Published March 4, 2013
Swiss vote to impose world’s strictest rules on executive pay
Swiss vote to impose world's strictest rules on executive pay Inbox Published March 3, 2013
Student suspended for wrestling loaded revolver away from gunman
A 16-year-old student from Fort Myers, Fla., was suspended for three days after he wrestled a loaded gun away from another student on the school bus. Published March 3, 2013
Jay Leno: NBC discussing exit plan with ‘Tonight Show’ host, sources say
Two high-level industry sources have told The Hollywood Reporter that NBC is preparing to retire Jay Leno and move Jimmy Fallon into the coveted late-night spot. Published March 3, 2013
Florida college shuts down dorm-room Bible study
Rollins College has shut down a Bible study that was taking place in one of the dorm rooms, Fox News' Todd Starnes reports. Published March 3, 2013
N.Y. Mayor Bloomberg booed during St. Patrick’s Day Parade in area hit hard by Sandy
New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg reportedly was booed Saturday during the St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Hurricane Sandy-ravaged Rockaways in the borough of Queens. Published March 3, 2013
7-year-old Md. boy suspended for shaping pastry into gun
A 7-year-old Baltimore boy was suspended Friday for two days after he shaped his breakfast pastry into what appeared to be a gun, his dad said. Josh Welch, who suffers from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, told Fox Baltimore that he was trying to shape the tart into a mountain. Published March 3, 2013
Colorado bill would ban standard shotgun
One of Colorado's most popular standard shotguns would be banned under a bill making its way through the state Capitol. Published March 3, 2013
Apple, Google, Facebook to Supreme Court: Gay marriage boosts business
The world's corporate giants are throwing their weight behind gay marriage by signing a brief to the Supreme Court that equal rights for gays under the law is good for big business. Published February 28, 2013
