Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
New York church: ‘We are not a gun-free zone’
A New York church is encouraging parishioners to carry guns in self-defense after a mass shooting this month at a Texas church left 26 people dead. Published November 13, 2017
Jeremy Piven offers to take polygraph after third woman alleges sexual assault
"Entourage" star Jeremy Piven has offered to take a polygraph test after a third woman came forward to accuse him of sexual assault. Published November 10, 2017
New York transit agency drops ‘ladies and gentlemen’ for gender-neutral terms
New York City's transit system is scrapping the phrase "ladies and gentlemen" in favor of more gender-neutral terms when greeting passengers. Published November 10, 2017
Terry Crews files police report against talent agent Adam Venit for alleged groping: Report
Actor Terry Crews has reportedly filed a police report in Los Angeles against William Morris Endeavor agent Adam Venit over groping allegations he made public a month ago. Published November 9, 2017
Louis C.K.’s film premiere, Colbert appearance canceled ahead of rumored NY Times story
The premiere of Louis C.K.'s controversial new film "I Love You, Daddy," as well as his scheduled appearance on CBS' "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" have been abruptly canceled ahead of a story The New York Times is expected to break about the comedian. Published November 9, 2017
Arabella Kushner, 6, a ‘child star’ in China after singing in Mandarin, Xi Jinping says
President Trump's 6-year-old granddaughter has become a child star in China for singing in Mandarin, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Mr. Trump during their meeting Wednesday in Beijing. Published November 9, 2017
Angus King: Assault weapons ‘simply a semi-automatic hunting rifle in costume,’ shouldn’t be banned
Sen. Angus King said Tuesday that assault weapons are nothing more than semi-automatic hunting rifles "in costume" and therefore shouldn't be banned. Published November 7, 2017
Jerry Brown takes Trump fight to Vatican, says world needs a ‘brainwashing’ on climate change
California Gov. Jerry Brown took the anti-Trump resistance to the Vatican over the weekend, declaring that the world is in need of a so-called "brainwashing" on climate change. Published November 6, 2017
Marilyn Manson points fake rifle at crowd during San Bernardino concert
Marilyn Manson pointed a fake rifle at audience members during a concert Sunday night in San Bernardino, California. Published November 6, 2017
Harvey Weinstein spotted at Phoenix restaurant wearing disguise: Report
Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein was reportedly spotted wearing a disguise while dining at a Phoenix restaurant Thursday night. Published November 3, 2017
Sierra Club wants Rick Perry to resign over comments linking fossil fuels to sex assault prevention
The Sierra Club is calling on U.S. Secretary of Energy Rick Perry to resign after he said Thursday that fossil fuel development can help combat sexual assault. Published November 2, 2017
Kevin Spacey seeking ‘evaluation and treatment’ amid growing sexual harassment scandal
Kevin Spacey is currently seeking treatment, his representative said Wednesday night amid a growing number of sexual harassment allegations against the "House of Cards" star. Published November 2, 2017
Clarence Thomas on Smithsonian snub: Society getting ‘comfortable’ with limiting ideas
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas says he wasn't bothered much that he was virtually excluded from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture during its opening year, suggesting it may have been a symptom of society getting too "comfortable" with limiting ideas. Published November 2, 2017
Papa John’s blames pizza sales slump on NFL protests
Papa John's, an official sponsor of the National Football League, is blaming its third-quarter sales slump on the league's poor leadership in handling the national anthem protests. Published November 1, 2017
‘House of Cards’ to end amid Kevin Spacey allegations, Netflix ‘deeply troubled’
The hit Netflix political drama "House of Cards" will end with its sixth season, according to multiple reports that broke Monday amid sexual misconduct allegations against the show's star, two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey. Published October 30, 2017
Eric Bolling: Son’s death ruled ‘accidental overdose that included opioids’
The tragic death of Eric Bolling's 19-year-old son was ruled an "accidental overdose that included opioids," the former Fox News host announced Thursday just hours after President Trump declared the national opioid crisis a public health emergency. Published October 27, 2017
Don Lemon, CNN anchor, files police report over racist threat
CNN anchor Don Lemon filed a police report Wednesday after a self-described white nationalist on Twitter allegedly threatened to stab him. Published October 26, 2017
Jackie Robinson’s widow: ‘I doubt’ he would have kneeled during national anthem
The widow of Brooklyn Dodgers legend Jackie Robinson says she really shouldn't speak for her late husband but doubts he would have participated in protesting during the national anthem. Published October 25, 2017
Joe Biden: No sense of ‘joy’ in Hillary Clinton’s campaign
Former Vice President Joe Biden said he never got a sense of "joy" in Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, telling Vanity Fair in a new interview that the failed Democratic nominee appeared to be more driven by outside forces than her own ambition. Published October 25, 2017
Gold Star mother: Obama ‘made no effort’ to call after son’s death
A Gold Star mother says former President Barack Obama made "no effort" to call her after her son was killed in 2010. Published October 25, 2017
