Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Obama expected to present Gitmo closure plan Tuesday
President Barack Obama is expected to reveal his administration's plan to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center on Tuesday, making good on his 2008 campaign promise. Published February 23, 2016
Border Patrol bases have inoperable security cameras, gates left wide open: report
Multiple U.S. Customs and Border Protection bases near the Mexico border have serious security gaps, including "inoperable" security cameras and at least one security gate repeatedly being left wide open, according to a new federal watchdog report. Published February 20, 2016
Spotsylvania Towne Center evacuated after bomb threat
Virginia police are investigating a potential bomb threat that prompted management to evacuate the Spotsylvania Towne Center Saturday afternoon. Published February 20, 2016
‘Jackie,’ woman at the center of controversial Rolling Stone UVA rape article, to appear in court
The woman at the center of Rolling Stone magazine's now-retracted story about a rape at the University of Virginia has been ordered to appear in court to answer questions as part of a civil suit. Published February 20, 2016
Carole Adams, mom who lost son in San Bernardino shooting, sides with Apple
A mother whose son was killed in the San Bernardino, California, shooting last year is siding with Apple in its battle to protect consumer's privacy rights by refusing the FBI's demands for new software to break into the iPhone of her son's killer. Published February 20, 2016
50 Cent ordered to court for touting stacks of cash online after declaring bankruptcy
Rapper "50 Cent" has been ordered to appear in court to explain why he's declaring bankruptcy after posting pictures of himself surrounded by piles of cash on social media. Published February 20, 2016
Donald Trump touts fake story about general executing Muslims with bullets dipped in pigs’ blood
GOP front-runner Donald Trump pushed his tough stance on terror at a South Carolina rally on Friday with a debunked urban legend about U.S. Gen. John Pershing allegedly executing Muslim prisoners. Published February 20, 2016
DEA’s seized drugs vulnerable to theft: Report
The Drug Enforcement Administration is leaving illicit drugs it has seized vulnerable to theft or tampering, according to a new federal report. Published February 19, 2016
Donald Trump depicted as ‘Antichrist’ on N.Y. Daily News cover
The New York Daily News unveiled the cover for its Friday edition blasting GOP front-runner Donald Trump for his remarks against Pope Francis. Published February 19, 2016
Wounded U.S. soldier to received first U.S. penis transplant
A U.S. soldier wounded in an explosion will soon be the first person in the United States to received a penis transplant, doctors at Johns Hopkins Hospital said. Published February 19, 2016
Golden Hammer: Government drops $1.6 million to study ‘troublesome problem’ of malt liquor
In the land of free choice and home of a thousand brews, it might surprise some Americans that Uncle Sam is researching ways to restrict certain alcoholic beverages, and he is doing it with their own tax dollars. Published February 18, 2016
D.C. police release video of Christopher Marquez assault
The Metropolitan Police Department on Thursday released security footage of an attack on a decorated Marine at a McDonald's in Washington, D.C., and asked the public for help identifying and locating three persons of interest shown in the video. Published February 18, 2016
Obama admin blocks plan to bomb ISIS capital in Libya
The Obama administration has reportedly turned down a U.S. military plan to strike the Islamic State terrorist group's growing hub in Libya. Published February 18, 2016
John Poindexter, Texas ranch owner, clarifies remarks on Antonin Scalia’s death
The owner of the Texas ranch where U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia was found dead this weekend clarified his remarks on how he found Scalia's body to squash rumors that he was murdered. Published February 18, 2016
Cape Breton offers Americans asylum from Trump presidency
A Canadian island is offering Americans asylum should Republican front-runner Donald Trump win the 2016 election. Published February 18, 2016
ISIS could possess radioactive materials stolen from Iraq, officials fear
Iraqi officials are searching for "highly dangerous" radioactive material that was stolen last year, according to an environment ministry document and seven security environmental and provincial officials who told Reuters they fear it could end up being used by terrorists as a chemical weapon. Published February 17, 2016
Paul Aker, man arrested for student debt, has to reimburse U.S. Marshals $1,200 for arrest
A Houston man who was arrested last week for failing to pay a 30-year-old federal student loan debt is now being ordered to reimburse U.S. Marshals over $1,200 for the cost of arresting him, according to court documents. Published February 17, 2016
Christopher Marquez, Marine bronze star recipient, assaulted, mugged by Black Lives Matter group
Police in Washington, D.C., are searching for at least four people in connection with an assault and robbery of a decorated Marine Friday night. Published February 17, 2016
Donald Trump supporters lash out at veterans who denied donations
Veterans groups who declined donations from GOP front-runner Donald Trump are now being flooded with nasty messages from the businessman's supporters online, who want to punish them for challenging their candidate. Published February 17, 2016
Russia to send first S-300 missile system, warplanes to Iran
Russia will send its first S-300 air defense missile system to Iran on Thursday, the Kremlin's RIA state news agency reported on Wednesday. Published February 17, 2016
