Jessica Chasmar

Justin Bieber sued by paparazzo for ‘martial arts-type’ kick

A photographer is suing Justin Bieber for allegedly delivering a "martial arts-type kick" to his stomach after he took photos of the star on a date with then-girlfriend Selena Gomez.

June 26, 2013

CNN resurrects Crossfire with S.E. Cupp, Newt Gingrich, Van Jones, Stephanie Cutter

CNN announced Wednesday that it is bringing back "Crossfire," hosted by former GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, former White House adviser Van Jones, former Obama adviser Stephanie Cutter, and current MSNBC host S.E. Cupp.

June 26, 2013

10-year-old Indian girl dies in hospital 10 days after gang rape

A 10-year-old girl died in a hospital in Mumbai Tuesday night ten days after being brutally gang raped by four teenagers.

June 26, 2013

Caesars drops Paula Deen, closes her eateries

In yet another blow to Paula Deen, Caesars announced Wednesday that it will end its professional relationship with the embattled TV chef.

June 26, 2013

Bill Clinton hails Supreme Court overturning law he signed

Bill Clinton released a statement Wednesday, hailing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, a bill he signed into law in 1996.

June 26, 2013

Sudan lawmaker calls for ban on women’s sports

The Sudanese lawmaker who once described uncircumcised women as "dirty" has submitted a motion to a parliamentary subcommittee that would ban women in sports, saying it violates sharia law, the Sudan Tribune reported Tuesday.

June 26, 2013

Racist or reality? FBI pulls ‘Faces of Global Terrorism’ ads

The FBI has decided to pull its "Faces of Global Terrorism" ads from billboards and buses in the Seattle area after several people complained they stereotyped Muslims.

June 26, 2013

Pakistani mother, 2 daughters slain in brutal ‘honor killing’ over family video

A family video showing two teenage sisters enjoying a rain shower on the lawn of their bungalow led to their deaths in Chilas, Pakistan, on Sunday night.

June 26, 2013

‘Sheep-eating’ plant blooms for first time in U.K.

Horticulturists are abuzz after an exotic "sheep-eating" plant bloomed for the first time in the U.K.

June 25, 2013

Two NYC sanitation workers fined $2,000 for accepting $10 tip

Two New York City sanitation workers were forced to pay a $2,000 fine after they accepted a $10 tip from a local resident.

June 25, 2013

U.S. authorities probe theft of $1.2 million from Swiss jetliner

The FBI is investigating the theft of $1.2 million in cash from a Swiss International Air Lines jet that landed Monday night at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

June 25, 2013

‘Family Ties’ creator Gary David Goldberg dies at 68

Gary David Goldberg, the writer and producer who created the classic TV comedies "Family Ties" and "Spin City," has died. He was 68.

June 25, 2013

Chris Brown charged with hit-and-run

The L.A. city attorney has filed two charges against Chris Brown after he allegedly fled the scene of a minor accident last month without exchanging proper information.

June 25, 2013

Spelling 101: Radford U. diplomas misspell ‘Virginia’

Radford University found out Tuesday that it sent out more than a thousand diplomas last month with "Virginia" misspelled.

June 25, 2013

N.J. school district proposes random drug, alcohol testing for students

Parents expressed outrage Monday night after a New Jersey school district proposed random alcohol and drug testing for thousands of high school students.

June 25, 2013

Mexican amusement park offers fake border-crossing attraction

A new amusement park attraction in the Mexican state of Hidalgo is offering the thrill of crossing the United States-Mexico border without the risk, complete with fake smugglers and fake Border Patrol agents, PBS reported Monday.

June 25, 2013

Wash. school board votes to drop ‘Redskins’ name after 90 years

Despite strong opposition from some local residents, a Washington school board voted unanimously Monday night to drop Port Townsend High School's "Redskins" mascot after nearly 90 years.

June 25, 2013

Michael Jackson: Four years after his death, the King of Pop continues to fascinate

Whether is was conjuring new dance moves, writing chart-topping hits, dangling toddlers over balconies or buying a laboratory chimp named Bubbles, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, always found a way to shock the world.

June 25, 2013

14-year-old dies after impaling himself on Texas Tech bull statue

A 14-year-old West Texas boy died Saturday after he ran into a bull statue on the Texas Tech University campus and impaled himself on one of its horns during a game of hide-and-seek.

June 25, 2013

Major pork company Smithfield drops Paula Deen

Smithfield, a major pork company that featured hams in the Paula Deen Collection, has dropped the TV chef after she admitted to using racial slurs several decades ago.

June 24, 2013