Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Richard Cole, last of two surviving ‘Doolittle Raiders,’ turns 100 on Labor Day
On Monday, one of the last two surviving members of the WWII "Doolitte Raiders" will celebrate his 100th birthday. Published September 5, 2015
Iran spending billions on terrorists’ salaries: report
Iran has been sending billions of dollars to fill the pockets of terrorist fighters across the Middle East, including in Yemen, Syria, Lebanon and the Gaza Strip, according to a private U.S. government report ordered by Sen. Mark Kirk. Published September 5, 2015
100-plus protest Islam in schools in Bristol, Tennessee
More than 100 people gathered outside a middle school in Bristol, Tennessee, Friday morning to protest curriculum teaching children about Islam. Published September 5, 2015
Kim Davis, jailed Kentucky clerk: Marriage licenses for gays are void
Kim Davis, the clerk who on Thursday was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples in Rowan County, Kentucky, said Friday that marriage licenses issued while she has been in jail are void and "not worth what they are written on" because she didn't authorize them. Published September 5, 2015
Chevron can be pursued in Ontario over Amazon oil pollution, Canadian Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that a group of Ecuadorean plaintiffs can bring their yearlong legal suit with Chevron Corp. to an Ontario court in an attempt to collect a $9.5 billion settlement for oil pollution in the Amazon. Published September 4, 2015
Iran working with North Korea to thwart U.N. nuclear inspections: report
A prominent Iranian dissident group released a new report Friday claiming Iran has been working with North Korean experts to deceive U.N. nuclear inspectors visiting suspect sites in Iran. Published September 4, 2015
John Boehner sees a resemblance of himself with Lincoln in Gettysburg statue
House Speaker John Boehner sent an email to his supporters Friday showcasing a famous Gettysburg statue of President Lincoln standing next to a modern citizen that he said bears a striking resemblance to himself. Published September 4, 2015
Tara Monroe, Texas State University student, drives Barbie Jeep after getting a DWI
A Texas State University student is making waves on social media for using a Barbie jeep to get around on campus after losing her license and car after getting a DWI. Published September 4, 2015
Jonathan Lewis, Marine killed in helicopter training accident, identified
The U.S. Marine Corps on Friday identified the Marine killed in a helicopter training accident this week as 31-year-old Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lewis. Published September 4, 2015
Golden Hammer: VA’s record of waste, fraud, abuse keeps piling up
The federal agency entrusted to stretch tax dollars as far as they can go to get veterans the best medical care, in fact, has a hard time spending tax dollars wisely. Published September 3, 2015
Edward Snowden: Hillary Clinton emails ‘a problem’
National Security Administration whistleblower Edward Snowden on Thursday said former 2016 Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton is likely aware her use of a personal email server at the State Department exposed sensitive national intelligence. Published September 3, 2015
Tennessee judge dismisses divorce case, cites Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling
A judge in Tennessee has dismissed a divorce case, saying the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage has negated his state's ability to define divorce. Published September 3, 2015
Pentagon eyeing potential U.S. sites for Gitmo detainees
A Pentagon team is planning to visit a "handful" of potential new sites on the mainland to house the remaining Guantanamo Bay detainees as the Obama Administration pushes to shut down the military prison in Cuba. Published September 3, 2015
Dick Cheney: ‘I was right about Iraq’
Former Vice President Dick Cheney said Wednesday he was right to support the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq under George W. Bush, despite many Americans now saying the decision was misguided. Published September 3, 2015
Monica Foy tweets Daren Goforth maybe deserved to be shot, had ‘creepy perv eyes’
A Sam Houston State University student was arrested for suggesting in a tweet that slain Harris County deputy Darren Goforth did something to deserve being brutally executed while fueling his patrol car in uniform. Published September 3, 2015
Army: Ranger School now permanently open to female soldiers
The U.S. Army on Wednesday announced that it would open up its rigorous Ranger School to all qualified soldiers regardless of gender. Published September 2, 2015
Man’s body found hanging from exit sign in NYC
Passing drivers were horrified to spot a man's body hanging from an exit sign pole in New York City early Wednesday. Published September 2, 2015
Nuclear deal will make war with Iran more likely, former top military officials say in report
A group of former top military officials and intelligence analysts released a new report Wednesday concluding that the nuclear deal with Iran will threaten American interests and increase the probability of military conflict in the Middle East. Published September 2, 2015
New Islamic State video shows fighters with U.S.-made M16s
A new video posted by Islamic State militants shows the extremists fighters training with U.S.-made M16 rifles. Published September 2, 2015
Ray Mabus, Navy secretary: Open Marine Corps infantry, special operations to women
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Tuesday that women who can meet the rigorous physical standards should be allowed to serve in front-line combat roles in the Marine Corps infantry and special operations. Published September 2, 2015
