Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
John Kerry: ‘Some’ Iran nuke deal money will end up in the hands of terrorists
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday admitted that some of the $55 billion in sanctions relief that will be released to Iran under the nuclear deal will ultimately end up in the hands of terrorists. Published January 21, 2016
WWII concentration camp in Montenegro to become luxury resort
A former concentration camp on a small island off the coast of Montenegro could be transformed into a luxury beach resort -- a decision that has sparked international outrage. Published January 21, 2016
Julio Pino, Kent State prof., under FBI investigation for alleged links to ISIS
An associate professor at Kent State University in Ohio is being investigated by the FBI for possibly supporting the Islamic State, according to school officials. Published January 20, 2016
U.S. military can now pursue Islamic State in Afghanistan
The Pentagon has now been granted the legal authority to actively pursue Islamic State fighters in Afghanistan. Published January 20, 2016
‘Fast and Furious’ rifle capable of taking down chopper found in ‘El Chapo’ Mexican hideout
A massive rifle found among a cache of weapons at Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's hideout in Mexico came in to the country via the U.S.' botched "Fast and Furious" program. Published January 20, 2016
Dozens of New Jersey schools receive bomb, shooting threats
Nearly 30 schools in New Jersey received bomb and mass-shooting threats Tuesday, along with schools in at least six other states, prompting evacuations and lockdowns across the country. Published January 20, 2016
Islamic State cuts its fighters’ pay in half: Report
Recent gains made by the U.S. and coalition forces against the Islamic State has forced the terror group to cut its fighters' salaries in half, according to documents leaked form inside territory controlled by the group. Published January 20, 2016
Coast Guard suspends search for 12 Marines missing in Hawaii chopper crash
The U.S. Coast Guard on Wednesday said it would suspend its search for 12 Marines who went missing after two helicopters crashed off the coast of a Hawaiian island on Friday. Published January 20, 2016
Flint residents still charged up to $200 a month for poisoned water
Residents of Flint, Mich. say they are still being charged up to $200 a month by the city for their water, which is so contaminated with lead that the US Environmental Protection Agency has labeled it "toxic waste." Published January 19, 2016
Ayatollah Khamenei warns Iran of U.S. ‘deceit’ after nuclear sanctions lifted
In his first comments since the nuclear agreement was implemented this weekend, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Tuesday against American "deceit." Published January 19, 2016
Germany to North African countries: Take back migrants or lose aid money
Germany Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel threatened this week to withdraw aid from north African countries if they refuse to take back rejected asylum seekers. Published January 19, 2016
Ashton Carter considering demotion for retired Gen. David Petraeus
Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter may demote retired Gen. David Petraeus after he admitted he gave classified information to his biographer and mistress while he was still in uniform. Published January 19, 2016
Obama declares federal state of emergency in Flint, Mich., over poisoned water
President Obama on Saturday declared a federal state of emergency in Michigan, delegating federal financial aid to assist with the public health crisis in Flint, where the drinking water has been contaminated with lead. Published January 16, 2016
Donald Trump hints that Scott Brown, former senator, could be VP pick
GOP front-runner Donald Trump told a crowd at a New Hampshire rally hosted by Scott Brown that the former senator could be his running mate in the 2016 race. Published January 16, 2016
Kenneth Medenbach, Oregon occupier, arrested for taking government car to supermarket
A member of the armed militia occupying a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon was arrested Friday after driving a government vehicle to a local supermarket, officials said. Published January 16, 2016
Syrian, Afghan migrants sexually assaulted Austrian schoolgirls for months
Austrian officials are investigating allegations that four underage asylum seekers sexually assaulted three teenage schoolgirls for months. Published January 16, 2016
Benjamin Golden, ex-Taco Bell exec, sues Uber driver he beat up on viral video
A former Taco Bell executive who lost his job after a viral dashcam video showed him violently beating an Uber driver is now suing the driver for $5 million, accusing him of illegally recording the incident. Published January 16, 2016
Bill Maher: ‘Fantasy’ to think Muslim refugees will ‘fit in’ in Western countries
Late-night talk show host Bill Maher on Friday said the idea that Syrian refugees can assimilate into Western countries and culture is a "fantasy." Published January 16, 2016
U.S. sailors told by Iranians to ‘act happy’ in video: Defense official
The 10 U.S. Navy sailors who were held by Iran after one of their vessels drifted into Iranian waters were told to "act happy" while they were being filmed during their detention, a U.S. defense official with the latest information on the incident told CNN. Published January 15, 2016
Lt. David Nartker, 27, identified as Navy sailor who apologized in Iran video
The young Navy lieutenant who was shown apologizing to Iran in a video after U.S. Navy boats entered Iranian waters has been identified as 27-year-old David Nartker. Published January 15, 2016
