Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Mom charged by cops for letting toddler son, 3, pump gas into family car
A Pennsylvania mom was charged Tuesday for child endangerment after she allegedly let her 3-year-old son how to pump gas into the family car. Published February 12, 2013
From photo op to left out: Fort Hood hero says Obama ‘betrayed’ me, other victims
The Fort Hood police sergeant who helped take down Maj. Nidal Hasan, who was given a hero's welcome just three years ago at the president's State of the Union address, says the the president has abandoned her and her fellow comrades who were victims of the attack. Published February 12, 2013
Seat squatting under way ahead of State of the Union: Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee stakes aisle spot
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and at least three other representatives are already parked in their coveted aisle seats in hopes to have the world see them shaking hands with the president during tonight's State of the Union Address. Published February 12, 2013
Ron Paul looks to U.N. for help in website fight
Former Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul has turned to the United Nations — an agency he's criticized for years — for assistance in taking back the domain names RonPaul.com and RonPaul.org from a group of Libertarian supporters. Published February 11, 2013
Top celebs join Sierra Club, urge Obama to address global warming
The Sierra Club released a letter Monday with 30 names in the entertainment industry who are urging President Obama to make good on his promise to address global warming during his second term. Published February 11, 2013
Police superintendent: ‘Chicago does not have strict gun laws’
Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy implored the press Monday to stop characterizing the city as being strict on guns. Published February 11, 2013
SEAL who killed bin Laden left uninsured, without pension
The Navy SEAL who reportedly killed Osama bin Laden is now without health insurance and says he feels abandoned by his government. Published February 11, 2013
Thousands stranded on disabled Carnival cruise ship
More than 4,000 people are stranded on a Carnival cruise ship 150 miles off the coast of Mexico after a fire broke out in the engine room. Published February 11, 2013
Former Staff Sgt. Clinton Romesha awarded Medal of Honor for bravery in Afghanistan
President Obama presented the Medal of Honor to an Army veteran Monday in a White House ceremony attended by the military's top leaders. Published February 11, 2013
Fox News chief Ailes: Obama too busy getting ‘everybody to hate each other’
Fox News Channel chief Roger Ailes gave an interview to The New Republic over the weekend, mostly to talk about the channel, the Republican Party and the Latino vote, but he also added in some staunch criticism of President Obama. Published February 11, 2013
French Communist Party drops hammer and sickle
French Communists have dropped the widely recognized hammer and sickle icon from their membership cards in efforts to appeal to younger generations. Published February 11, 2013
Stampede kills 36 at Indian rail station during Hindu festival
A chaotic crush at an Indian railroad station killed at least 36 and injured dozens as tens of millions of pilgrims flock to the banks of the Ganges River for a large Hindu festival. Published February 11, 2013
3 people killed in chopper crash while filming reality TV show
Three people were killed Sunday after their helicopter crashed in a rural area of northern Los Angeles County, while filming for a new reality TV show for the Discovery Channel, the Associated Press reports. Published February 11, 2013
Michelle Obama, Bill Clinton shut out at the Grammys
Former President Bill Clinton and first lady Michelle Obama were nominated for Grammys in the spoken-word category Sunday night, but neither of them ended up taking the prize, much to the surprise of the winner, Janis Ian Published February 11, 2013
Fortune-cookie maker cuts out the romance after parental complaints
The world's largest fortune-cookie manufacturer has cut out the romance, removing loving messages after complaints from parents. Published February 10, 2013
Lesbian teacher suing school for firing her over LGBT showcase
A former high school teacher is suing a central Michigan school district over her dismissal, which she claims was because she's a lesbian and led a club that celebrated Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Month. Published February 10, 2013
Federal spending cuts may shut down meat industry for 2 weeks
The White House warned Friday that spending cuts set to take effect in March may result in furloughing every U.S. meat and poultry inspector for two weeks, causing the meat industry to shut down, Reuters reports. Published February 10, 2013
Charlie Sheen to cop-killings suspect Dorner: Call me
Actor Charlie Sheen recorded a video Saturday, reaching out to ex-Los Angeles police Officer Christopher Dorner, the triple-murder suspect who is the subject of a massive manhunt. Published February 10, 2013
Univision staffer calls Rubio a ‘token slave boy’ on Facebook
An assistant to a top executive at the Spanish-language television network Univision attacked Sen. Marco Rubio, Florida Republican, on a staff member's Facebook page Wednesday, calling him a "loser" and a "token slave boy." Published February 10, 2013
N.Y. optometrist offers patients beer, wine before exams
Some people might be a little confused when they go into a New York office for an eye exam and get offered a beer first. Published February 10, 2013
