Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Bill Maher: GOP is a ‘filthy pee-stained house full of dead cats’
Late-night talk-show host Bill Maher ended his show Friday by urging Republicans to re-strategize the 2016 presidential campaign and instead focus on fixing the party in time for the next election. Published April 9, 2016
U.S. consulate issues emergency warning of ‘credible threats’ for Americans in Istanbul, Antalya
The U.S. Consulate in Turkey issued an emergency warning to Americans traveling in the country on Saturday, informing them of "credible threats" to tourist areas. Published April 9, 2016
Coast Guard, Navy rescue three castaways; they spelled ‘help’ with palm branches on deserted island
Three castaways were rescued Thursday after a U.S. Navy aircraft spotted the word "help" spelled out with palm leaves on the beach of a remote Pacific Island, the Coast Guard said. Published April 9, 2016
Bruce Springsteen cancels N.C. show over transgender bathroom law
Rock music icon Bruce Springsteen on Friday announced he is canceling his Sunday show in Greensboro, North Carolina, in response to the state's passing of HB2, a new law that dictates which bathrooms transgender people can use. Published April 8, 2016
Robert O’Neill, ex-Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden, charged with DUI
Montana police have charged the former Navy SEAL who claims he killed Osama bin Laden with drunken driving. Published April 8, 2016
One-third of Iraqis believe U.S. supports terrorism: State Dept.
Despite the U.S. spending billions of dollars and sending American troops to counter terrorist groups in the Middle East for more than a decade, one-third of Iraqis say the U.S. supports terrorism, according to a recent report from the State Department. Published April 8, 2016
Florida teacher asks students to fill out ‘privilege’ form
Parents are outraged after a Florida middle school teacher asked students to fill out a questionnaire titled 'How privileged are you?" Published April 8, 2016
Only three U.S. airports require security checks for employees, TSA administrator says
TSA administrator Robert Neffenger admitted Wednesday that only three U.S. airports require employees to go through a security check before entering "secured" areas of the airport. Published April 8, 2016
David Rodriquez, top U.S. general: ISIS doubled presence in Libya
The Islamic State terrorist group has doubled its number of militants in Libya in the last year, according to the top U.S. military commander in the region. Published April 7, 2016
Aaron Goggans, Black Lives Matter organizer: Black-on-black crime is a ‘myth’
An organizer for the Black Lives Matter movement suggested Thursday on CNN that the problem of black-on-black crime is a "myth," saying the activist movement is focusing on resolving broader issues of systemic violence. Published April 7, 2016
ISIS abducts 300 workers near Damascus
Militants from the Islamic State terrorist group have reportedly abducted 300 cement workers near the city of Damascus in Syria, according to Syrian state TV. Published April 7, 2016
Jason Adams, Newtown teacher, arrested for bringing gun to school
Police arrested a Newtown middle school teacher Wednesday after he was found carrying a gun at school. Published April 7, 2016
Najim Laachraoui, Brussels bomber, worked at EU Parliament
One of the suicide bombers involved in the deadly attacks in Brussels last month had previously worked as a clearer at the European Parliament, officials said Thursday. Published April 7, 2016
U.S. begins cyber war against ISIS
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter confirmed this week that the U.S. has begun waging cyberwarfare against the tech savvy Islamic State terrorist group. Published April 6, 2016
John McCain: ISIS fight turning into another Vietnam
The U.S. fight against the Islamic State terror group in Iraq and Syria is becoming "another slow, grinding failure," akin to the Vietnam War, Sen. John McCain warned Tuesday. Published April 6, 2016
Global military spending up in 2015; Saudi Arabia surpasses Russia
Global military spending increased last year for the first time since 2011, reaching nearly $1.7 trillion, according to data released Tuesday by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Published April 6, 2016
Mexico replaces U.S. diplomats, blames ‘more hostile climate’
Mexico on Tuesday suddenly replaced two of its top diplomats responsible for U.S. relations, citing concerns over growing hostility toward Mexicans across the border. Published April 6, 2016
U.S. will block sale of Russian Su-30 fighter jet to Iran, official says
A U.S. official confirmed that Washington would not allow Russia to sell its Su-30 fighter jets to Iran. Published April 5, 2016
Charles Schumer calls for investigation into gun disguised as smartphone
Sen. Charles Schumer pushed the federal government Monday to investigate a new gun that looks like an iPhone before it comes to the market, but the head of the company making the weapon said concern over the two-shot gun is misplaced. Published April 5, 2016
Russia to begin delivering S-300 missiles to Iran in coming days
Russia is set to deliver its first shipment of its S-300 air defense missile system to Iran in the coming days, a senior Russian official told the Interfax news agency. Published April 5, 2016