Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Ridley Scott: ‘Ridiculous’ to think aliens don’t exist
"Alien" director Ridley Scott says it's "ridiculous" to think aliens don't exist. Published April 28, 2017
Benny Hinn’s Texas headquarters raided by feds
The North Texas headquarters of televangelist Benny Hinn was raided this week by U.S. Postal Service inspectors and IRS criminal investigators, according to local news reports. Published April 27, 2017
Rob Thomas ‘so tired’ of celebrities complaining about Trump
Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas said Tuesday that he's sick and tried of hearing celebrities complain about President Trump. Published April 26, 2017
Tom Hardy detains fleeing motorcycle thief in London
English actor Tom Hardy put a fleeing motorcycle thief under citizen's arrest in London over the weekend, police said Tuesday. Published April 25, 2017
Maryland women charged with hate crime in arson of Trump campaign sign
Two 19-year-olds are facing hate crimes charges for allegedly setting fire to a Donald Trump campaign sign in Maryland. Published April 20, 2017
Nick Pinchuk, Snap-on CEO: Trump’s ‘America first’ plan is ‘music to the ears of manufacturers’
Snap-on Tools CEO Nick Pinchuk said Wednesday that President Trump's call to "buy American, hire American" is like "music to the ears of manufacturers across the country." Published April 19, 2017
Kori Ali Muhammad, suspected Fresno gunman, shouted ‘Allahu Akbar’ during arrest
A man who uses the alias "Black Jesus" has been arrested for allegedly going on a shooting spree and killing three white men in Fresno, California, Tuesday morning. Published April 18, 2017
Bill de Blasio tweets 2016 tax return: ‘See, President Trump? It’s not that hard’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted his tax return Tuesday morning in a jab at President Trump for not doing the same. Published April 18, 2017
Facebook gives staff OK to skip work for anti-Trump protests
Facebook is giving staff members the OK to skip work on May 1 to protest President Trump's immigration policies. Published April 18, 2017
Louis Marinelli, Calexit leader, abandons movement to live in Russia permanently
The man at the forefront of the California secessionist movement announced Monday that he is seeking permanent residency in Russia and has withdrawn the petition for a "Calexit" referendum. Published April 18, 2017
Glenn Beck files countersuit against Tomi Lahren
Glenn Beck has filed a counter lawsuit against Tomi Lahren, claiming the conservative firebrand still remains employed by The Blaze network despite her recent lawsuit for wrongful termination. Published April 17, 2017
Alex Jones, InfoWars founder, is ‘playing a character,’ his lawyer says
InfoWars founder and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is a "performance artist" who is simply playing a role, his attorney reportedly said during a recent custody hearing. Published April 17, 2017
Jesus ‘made a bunny’: Kids tell story of Easter on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
A handful of adorable kids gave their own interpretations of the story of Easter Thursday night on "Jimmy Kimmel Live." Published April 14, 2017
Hisashi Pompey, Marine veteran, to serve 3 years in prison for carrying unlicensed handgun in N.J.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie stepped in Friday to commute former Marine Police Sgt. Hisashi Pompey's sentence, according to a local ABC News affiliate. A full pardon remains under review. Published April 14, 2017
Robert McDonald, Ga. cop, fired after stomping handcuffed suspect’s head in viral video
A Georgia police officer has been fired after a now-viral video showed him stomping a handcuffed suspect's head during a traffic stop Wednesday afternoon. Published April 13, 2017
Pakistani mob beats student to death on university campus for alleged blasphemy: Report
A mob of students at Pakistan's Abdul Wali Khan University beat a fellow student to death on campus for allegedly committing blasphemy, police said Thursday. Published April 13, 2017
Markwayne Mullin to constituents: Saying you pay my salary is ‘bullcrap’
Rep. Markwayne Mullin is facing backlash for telling constituents during an Oklahoma town hall Tuesday that the idea they pay his salary is "bullcrap." Published April 13, 2017
Mike Coffman: Sean Spicer ‘needs to go’
Rep. Mike Coffman became the first Republican to call for White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer to resign over his gaffe Tuesday that Adolf Hitler didn't use chemical weapons during World War II. Published April 13, 2017
Larry Pittman, Republican lawmaker, says Lincoln, Hitler same sort of ‘tyrant’
A North Carolina legislator is facing criticism after he wrote on Facebook Wednesday that President Abraham Lincoln is a similar "tyrant" to Adolf Hitler. Published April 13, 2017
Oscar Munoz: United won’t use police to remove ‘paid, seated’ passengers anymore
United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz promised Wednesday a "thorough review" of the airline's use of law enforcement on flights after a video of a Kentucky doctor being physically dragged off a plane sparked an international uproar. Published April 12, 2017
