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Jessica Chasmar

jchasmar@washingtontimes.com

Jessica Chasmar was a continuous news writer for The Washington Times, covering topics on culture and politics.

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In this Friday, June 27, 2014, file photo, Saudi King Abdullah speaks before a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry at his private residence in the Red Sea city of in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (AP Photo/Brendan Smialowski, Pool, File)

Saudi Arabia launches northern border fence project

Saudi Arabia has announced that it is building a multilayered fence along its northern borders, as part of efforts to secure the kingdom from infiltrators and smugglers, state media said.

September 7, 2014
FILE - This Oct. 5, 2009 file photo shows Joan Rivers posing as she presents "Comedy Roast with Joan Rivers " during the 25th MIPCOM (International Film and Programme Market for TV, Video, Cable and Satellite) in Cannes, southeastern France. In October 1986, Rivers made TV history as the first woman hosting a late-night broadcast talk show. She was the first face of the Fox network, headlining its first program, "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers." (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau, File)

NYPD now investigating Joan Rivers’ death

The New York Police Department is now investigating the death of comedian Joan Rivers, who passed away on Thursday after reportedly suffering cardiac arrest during a routine surgical procedure the previous week.

September 7, 2014
FILE - In this May 14, 2014 file photo, TV personality Joan Rivers attends A Celebration of Barbara Walters in New York. Rivers died Thursday, Sept. 4, at 81. The New York state health department is investigating the circumstances surrounding Joan Rivers' cardiac arrest during an outpatient procedure. Rivers was hospitalized Aug. 28, after going into cardiac arrest at a doctor's office. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)

Comedian Joan Rivers dead at 81

Comedian Joan Rivers died Thursday after going into cardiac arrest during a medical procedure late last month. She was 81.

September 4, 2014
In this photo made Thursday, June 26, 2014, a customer douses her french fries with ketchup at the concession stand before the start of the movies at the Saco Drive-In in Saco, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) ** FILE **

Florida burger joint bans ketchup

A Florida restaurant owner is defending his decision to ban one of America's favorite condiments from customers over the age of 10, arguing that his burgers are fine just the way they are.

September 4, 2014