Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Army approves first 22 female officers for ground combat jobs
The U.S. Army on Friday announced it has approved the first 22 women to be commissioned as infantry and armor officers after new rules issued last month opened all combat roles to female service members. Published April 15, 2016
Citadel mulls allowing Muslim cadet to wear hijab, first religious uniform exception
The historic Citadel military academy is considering granting its first ever uniform exception to a female cadet who has asked to be allowed to wear a hijab in keeping with her Muslim faith. Published April 15, 2016
U.S. government ranks worst among major industries on cybersecurity: Report
U.S. federal, state and local government agencies have the worst cybersecurity protocols compared to 17 major private industries, including transportation, retail and health care, according to a new report released Thursday. Published April 15, 2016
China op-ed: Russia ‘humiliated’ U.S. with fly-by of warship
A new op-ed published by the Global Times, the mouthpiece of the ruling Chinese Communist Party, claims that Russia "humiliated" an "arrogant" United States when its warplanes buzzed a U.S. Navy ship in the Baltic Sea earlier this week. Published April 15, 2016
Michael Cohen, top Trump surrogate, can’t vote for him because he’s a registered Democrat
Donald Trump's top campaign surrogate Michael Cohen admitted Thursday that he cannot vote for Mr. Trump in the New York primary next week because he is a registered Democrat. Published April 14, 2016
China cites U.S. gun violence in response to human rights criticism: ‘Hold up a mirror’
China, responding to the State Department's harsh criticism of China's human rights abuses, condemned the United States' human rights record Thursday, pointing to police brutality and gun violence in the U.S. Published April 14, 2016
Russia rejects criticism of close fly-by over U.S. ship
Russia says its warplanes respected all safety protocols when they buzzed a U.S. Navy destroyer in the Baltic Sea earlier this week. Published April 14, 2016
Huma Abedin targeted in latest ISIS hit list; terror group identifies Brussels attackers
The Islamic State terrorist group on Wednesday published a hit list targeting moderate Muslims -- including top Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin -- in its English-language propaganda magazine Dabiq. Published April 13, 2016
Brady Campaign anti-gun ad features Alice in Wonderland shooting herself in the face
A major gun-control group released a new ad which features Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" accidentally shooting herself in the face with a handgun. Published April 13, 2016
29 German soldiers left to join ISIS; army may have dozens more jihadist sympathizers
Germany's Defense Ministry is proposing better screening of new army recruits over fears that Islamic State sympathizers could be joining up to get military training before returning to fight with the terrorists in Iraq and Syria. Published April 13, 2016
Ethan Couch gets 2-year sentence, ‘affluenza’ teen’s rehab costs paid by taxpayers
A judge on Wednesday ordered Ethan Couch, the so-called "affluenza" teen, to serve nearly two years in jail after breaking his probation. Published April 13, 2016
Ohio University Greek Week events cancelled over pro-Trump graffiti on free speech wall
National Greek leaders canceled several events scheduled for the upcoming Greek Week at Ohio University after learning students involved in the school's Greek life were responsible for a pro-Trump message graffitied on a free speech wall. Published April 12, 2016
North Korea scolds Obama on sanctions in the voice of Abraham Lincoln
North Korea's propaganda machine sent a bizarre message to the White House this week, penning an open letter in the voice of Abraham Lincoln to scold President Obama for placing sanctions on the communist nation. Published April 12, 2016
Andrew Tahmooressi, Marine held prisoner in Mexico, now arrested on drug charges
The U.S. Marine veteran who was imprisoned in Mexico after accidentally crossing the border illegally is now back in a jail in Illinois on drug charges. Published April 12, 2016
Hundreds of ‘Democracy Spring’ protesters arrested at massive Capitol Hill sit-in
More than 400 protesters participating in a sit-in on Capitol Hill against the influence of big money in politics were arrested Monday, in the first day of what could be a week-long series of massive demonstrations. Published April 12, 2016
Taliban militants announce start of ‘spring offensive’ in Afghanistan
The Taliban announced Tuesday the start of their warm-weather fighting season, vowing "large-scale attacks" in the 15th year of its war against the U.S.-backed Afghan government. Published April 12, 2016
The Griswolds from Australia rock at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club
Aussie indie rockers The Griswolds swung through Washington's 9:30 Club this unseasonably cold weekend and banished winter with an upbeat, high-energy performance that left this concertgoer feeling as re-energized as if she had just returned from an Australian beach vacation. Published April 11, 2016
Laura Bush hints she would rather vote for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump
Former first lady Laura Bush hinted this week that she would rather see Hillary Clinton in the Oval Office than Donald Trump, saying she wants the next president to be someone who cares about women in Afghanistan. Published April 9, 2016
Dartmouth Sorority cancels Kentucky Derby party over ‘racial connotations’
Every year Dartmouth College's Kappa Delta Epsilon (KDE) sorority hosts a Kentucky Derby-themed party in the spring, but this year, the sorority cancelled those plans after students claimed the soiree was racist. Published April 9, 2016
U.S. deploys B-52 bombers to Middle East for the first time in 25 years
The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-52 long-ranger bombers to the Middle East, for the first time since the Gulf War ended, to conduct strikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, officials said Saturday. Published April 9, 2016
