Jessica Chasmar

Chris Christie apologizes for ‘occupied territories’ remark

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie apologized to Sheldon Adelson on Saturday after he referred to the West Bank as "occupied territories" during a speech at an Republican Jewish Coalition event.

March 30, 2014

Elton John to wed David Furnish in May

Elton John will wed longtime partner David Furnish at an English registry office in May, now that gays can legally marry in the country.

March 30, 2014

President George H. W. Bush hosts AMC execs for ‘Turn’ screening

AMC's new spy series "Turn" has already made big fans of former President George H. W. Bush and the former first lady.

March 30, 2014

Egypt sets presidential vote for late May

The first round of Egypt's presidential poll has been set for May 26-27 May, the electoral commission announced on Sunday.

March 30, 2014

University of Arizona students riot after loss to Wisconsin; 15 arrested

Tucson police arrested 15 people Saturday night as scores of fans rioted in the streets and threw beer bottles and firecrackers at officers following the Wildcats' overtime loss to Wisconsin.

March 30, 2014

Philip Seymour Hoffman’s apartment put up for rent

The New York City apartment that Academy Award-winning actor Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in last month has been put up for rent.

March 27, 2014

‘Walking Dead’ tribute beer brewed with smoked goat brains

To commemorate the season finale of AMC's hit series "The Walking Dead," one Philadelphia beer company is brewing up a smooth, pale American stout — complete with goat brains.

March 27, 2014

Georgia men’s basketball team told no orgies, hickeys or date rape

The University of Georgia has some very specific rules on sex and dating for its men's basketball team, ordering athletes to steer clear of orgies and stick to only one girlfriend.

March 27, 2014

Turkey blocks YouTube access amid audio ‘leak’: reports

YouTube has been blocked in Turkey, just a day after a court overruled a decision to ban Twitter.

March 27, 2014

S.C. man accused of whacking girlfriend with anger-management book

A South Carolina man is accused of whacking his girlfriend across the face with a workbook from his anger-management class, police said.

March 27, 2014

MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow slams scandal-ridden Democrats

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow argued Wednesday that if there's anything that can revive California's Republican Party, it's the scandal-ridden Democrats that have taken over the news cycle.

March 27, 2014

World Vision reverses decision on hiring Christians in same-sex marriages

International poverty ministry World Vision is reversing its decision just two days after announcing it would allow people in same-sex marriages to become missionaries.

March 26, 2014

Former White House aide calls Michelle Obama’s office the ‘Worst Wing’

A former White House aide is calling Michelle Obama's East Wing the "Worst Wing" due to the first lady's micromanaging and high-stress work environment.

March 26, 2014

AMC CEO slams Obamacare: ‘Has no right to be introduced’

The CEO for AMC Entertainment slammed Obamacare Tuesday, arguing that the "annoying" rollout and ever-changing deadlines signal that the law isn't ready.

March 26, 2014

John Boehner schools House members on dress code: ‘You know who you are’

Without naming names, Speaker John A. Boehner took to the House floor on Tuesday to remind his colleagues of proper dress practices when addressing the chamber.

March 26, 2014

IRS says bitcoin can be taxed as property

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Tuesday that virtual currencies such as bitcoin are to be treated as property and not as currency.

March 25, 2014

CNN employees caught trying to sneak onto WTC site: report

Two CNN employees were caught Tuesday afternoon trying to sneak onto the World Trade Center site at Ground Zero, the New York Post reported.

March 25, 2014

Bob Knight: The NBA has ‘raped college basketball’

Bob Knight harshly criticized the NBA Tuesday morning, saying that it has "raped" college basketball in recruiting such young players.

March 25, 2014

Baristas at Spokane coffee shop start carrying guns

Employees at a coffee shop in Spokane, Wash., are taking matters into their own hands after their store was robbed three times in less than a month.

March 25, 2014

Hall of Fame QB Jim Kelly to undergo surgery after oral cancer resurfaces

Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly is said to be weak and "in bad shape" as he prepares to undergo surgery in New York City for his oral cancer recurrence, a local CBS affiliate reported.

March 25, 2014