Jessica Chasmar
Articles by Jessica Chasmar
Charlie Sheen to reveal he’s HIV-positive: report
Charlie Sheen is expected to reveal that he is HIV-positive in an interview Tuesday morning on the "Today" show, People magazine reported. Published November 16, 2015
Overstock.com hoarding gold, food for employees in case of economic collapse
The Utah-based online retailer Overstock.com is hoarding enough food, gold and digital currencies to take care of its employees in the case of an economic disaster, the company told BuzzFeed News. Published November 16, 2015
Harvard evacuated after bomb threat
At least four buildings have been evacuated at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, after an unconfirmed bomb threat was received about noon Monday. Published November 16, 2015
Peterborough’s only mosque deliberately set on fire: police
The only mosque in Peterborough, Ontario, has been damaged in a fire that police say was set deliberately. Published November 16, 2015
Weapons stolen from U.S. Army Reserve armory in Massachusetts
The FBI is continuing its search for weapons stolen during a break-in late Saturday night at the United States Army Reserve armory in Worcester, Massachusetts. Published November 16, 2015
Eagles of Death Metal, Calif. rock band, booked at Paris venue where 100 hostages held
A Southern California band was scheduled to play Friday night at the Bataclan theater where 100 people are reportedly being held hostage. Published November 13, 2015
Ted Cruz impersonates Billy Crystal in ‘The Princess Bride’ reenactment
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz has revealed another celebrity impression in his repertoire, reenacting a scene from Rob Reiner's 1987 classic "The Princess Bride" while in New Hampshire Thursday. Published November 13, 2015
Chris Christie to Black Lives Matter: ‘Don’t call me for a meeting’
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Wednesday that he wouldn't dare lend credibility to the Black Lives Matter movement by holding a meeting with the activists as his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton has. Published November 12, 2015
Joe’s Crab Shack to eliminate tipping, raise menu prices
Joe's Crab Shack has announced plans to eliminate tipping at its more than 100 locations nationwide. Published November 11, 2015
Chick-fil-A honors Veterans Day with Missing Man Table
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Georgia is honoring Veterans Day by setting up a Missing Man Table to remember missing U.S. service members. Published November 11, 2015
Hillary Clinton: ‘We need to secure our borders’
Democratic presidential front-runner Hillary Rodham Clinton said Monday that she supports securing U.S. borders as well as enforcing labor laws for immigrants already here. Published November 10, 2015
Daniel Fleetwood, ‘Star Wars’ fan who saw ‘The Force Awakens’ early, has died
Daniel Fleetwood, a "Star Wars" superfan with a rare form of cancer who was granted an early viewing of "The Force Awakens," has died, his wife said early Thursday. Published November 10, 2015
Democrats propose 10-cent tax on plastic bags nationwide
House Democrats have introduced legislation that would impose a 10-cent tax on plastic bags nationwide. Published November 9, 2015
Al Jazeera America suspends top lawyer, who appears to be unlicensed: report
Al Jazeera America said it has suspended its general counsel, David W. Harleston, after it was revealed that he is not licensed to practice law despite his handling of several high-profile cases for the media company. Published November 9, 2015
Threat made to ‘kill all Muslims’ at Virginia Tech
Police are investigating after a threat to "kill all Muslims" was found scrawled on the wall of a bathroom stall at Virginia Tech University. Published November 6, 2015
Hamtramck is first American city to elect majority Muslim council
A diverse Detroit enclave known for its Polish heritage elected three Muslim-Americans to its city council Tuesday night, reportedly making it the first Muslim-majority city council in the country. Published November 5, 2015
Faisal Mohammad, UC Merced freshman, identified as stabbing suspect
The University of California, Merced, student who was shot and killed by police Wednesday after wounding four people in a stabbing spree on campus has been identified as 18-year-old Faisal Mohammad. Published November 5, 2015
Robert Battle, Indiana councilman charged with murder, wins re-election
An Indiana councilman facing murder and federal drug charges was re-elected Tuesday after running unopposed. Published November 5, 2015
Marco Rubio feels ‘a little bit sorry’ for Darth Vader
Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio said Wednesday that he couldn't help but sympathize with "Star Wars" villain Darth Vader. Published November 4, 2015
Putin, Merkel push Obama to 3rd place in Forbes’ ‘World’s Most Powerful People 2015’
President Obama was ranked third in Forbes magazine's "World's Most Powerful People" list, behind Russian president Vladimir Putin and German chancellor Angela Merkel. Published November 4, 2015
