Jessica Chasmar

United Nations names Leonardo DiCaprio as Messenger of Peace on Climate Change

Leonardo DiCaprio has been tapped by the United Nations to be its Messenger of Peace on Climate Change, the international organization announced on Tuesday.

September 16, 2014

Robin Thicke blames Vicodin, Pharrell Williams in ‘Blurred Lines’ lawsuit

Robin Thicke claims he was high on Vicodin and alcohol during the recording of "Blurred Lines," and that Pharrell Williams is the one responsible for writing the hit single at the center of a major copyright dispute.

September 16, 2014

Jerry Seinfeld was planning ‘Comedians in Cars’ project with Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers had agreed to do a special comedy project with Jerry Seinfeld, just nine days before she went in for a fateful surgical procedure that ultimately lead to her death.

September 16, 2014

Islamic State group issues new school curriculum omitting history, literature, art

The militant-held Iraqi city of Mosul is ushering in a new school year with a curriculum that has "permanently annulled" lessons in history, literature, art, music and Christianity.

September 16, 2014

Gunman dead after son protects family during convenience store break-in

A 20-year-old Houston man leapt into action to protect his father and sister after a masked man carrying a shotgun walked into their family owned convenience store Friday night.

September 16, 2014

Kanye West blasts media for wheelchair flap coverage: ‘Pick a new target’

Kanye West gave an onstage rant against the media during a concert in Brisbane, Australia after it was reported that the rapper harassed two handicapped fans who didn't stand for him.

September 15, 2014

Lawsuit targets ammo retailers that allegedly sold to Aurora theater shooting suspect

The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence is filing a lawsuit against online retailers that allegedly sold ammunition to James Holmes, the suspect accused of the Aurora theater killings.

September 15, 2014

China ‘rescues’ 190 children from Muslim madrasas

Chinese authorities are cracking down on religious activities following deadly unrest in the country's Muslim northwest, "rescuing" 190 children and jailing dozens of others in the autonomous region of Xinjiang.

September 15, 2014

Rep. Matt Salmon calls for ground troops in Mideast: ‘Let’s finish it this time’

Rep. Matt Salmon called on the Obama administration Monday to send ground troops to fight against Islamic State militants.

September 15, 2014

Arizona GOP official resigns over welfare comments

A top GOP official in Arizona has resigned following comments in which he suggested the state sterilize female welfare recipients.

September 15, 2014

Connecticut police raise $800 for autistic man robbed of birthday money

Police in Stamford, Connecticut, have pitched in to help a 27-year-old autistic man who was robbed of his birthday money last week.

September 14, 2014

‘Goodell must go’ banner flies above Giants-Cardinals game

A women's advocacy group has taken its fight against NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to the skies, flying a #GoodellMustGo banner above MetLife Stadium in New Jersey before the Giants kicked off against the Cardinals.

September 14, 2014

Jay Carney: ‘It’s not going to be a good year for Democrats’

Former White House press secretary Jay Carney is settling into his new role as CNN political commentator, giving a bleak outlook Sunday for Democrats in the upcoming midterms.

September 14, 2014

‘Today’ show tells victims to treat home invaders ‘like royalty’

A segment on NBC's "Today" show asking how to protect your family from a home invasion made no mention of guns and instead suggested that homeowners keep a can of wasp spray next to their bed as a substitute for Mace.

September 14, 2014

WH spokesman Josh Earnest asked what ‘destroy’ means: ‘I didn’t bring my Webster’s’

Conservative voices raged over a statement Thursday by White House press secretary Josh Earnest when he was asked what "destroy" literally means in terms of destroying the Islamic State group.

September 11, 2014

Tim Tebow joins ‘Good Morning America’ as contributor

Tim Tebow will make his official debut as a contributor for ABC News' "Good Morning America" on Monday, the network announced.

September 11, 2014

Umbrella causes lockdown at Indiana University Southeast

Indiana University Southeast students on Thursday were told to stay inside and lock their doors over what turned out to be a man carrying an umbrella.

September 11, 2014

Last surviving 9/11 Ground Zero search dog nominated for hero award

A 15-year-old golden retriever that is believed to be the last surviving search dog from Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks has returned to New York City as a nominee for a hero dog award.

September 11, 2014

Donald Trump offers Obama lifetime of free golf if he resigns

Donald Trump has offered President Obama a lifetime of free golf if he announces his resignation.

September 11, 2014

Virginia’s ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ license plates soar in popularity

Virginia's "Don't Tread On Me" license plates that advocate for limited government have been soaring in popularity since their release in 2012.

September 10, 2014