Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
New species of crayfish named after NSA leaker Edward Snowden
German scientists have named a new species of crayfish after NSA leaker Edward Snowden, whom they call an "American freedom fighter." Published August 26, 2015
Pentagon inspector general investigating claims officials skewed ISIS intelligence analyses
The Pentagon's inspector general is investigating allegations that military officials skewed intelligence assessments, giving a more optimistic outlook of progress in the U.S.-led campaign against Islamic State militants. Published August 26, 2015
Vester Lee Flanagan posted video of Alison Parker, Adam Ward shooting
Suspected gunman Vester Lee Flanagan, who allegedly shot and killed a reporter and cameraman during a live broadcast in Virginia Wednesday morning, posted a horrific video of the attack on social media. Published August 26, 2015
Alison Parker, Adam Ward of WDBJ-TV shot and killed during live news report in Virginia
A gunman killed a reporter and videographer for a CBS affiliate in Virginia during a live broadcast Wednesday morning. Published August 26, 2015
Russell Percenti, N.J., man, indicted for shooting down drone hovering near his house
A grand jury in New Jersey indicted a man Tuesday on two felony charges after he was accused of shooting down a hobbyist's drone with a shotgun as the craft hovered near his house last year. Published August 26, 2015
White House fence-jumper killed at Pa. courthouse after attacking deputy with knife
A man who was detained by the Secret Service in March for allegedly jumping over the White House fence in March was shot and killed by a police officer Tuesday inside a Pennsylvania courthouse. Published August 25, 2015
Islamic State used mustard gas again in Syria: report
Islamic State militants may have used chemical weapons for a second time in an attack on a town in northern Syria. Published August 25, 2015
Train gunman thwarted by Americans had ‘terrorist intent,’ French prosecutor
A French prosecutor on Tuesday said the suspected train attacker Ayoub El Khazzanni, who's attempted shooting rampage on a train from Amsterdam to Paris was thwarted by three Americans and a Briton, had "terrorist intent." Published August 25, 2015
IAEA chief: Agency running out of money to monitor Iran nuclear deal
The U.N. nuclear watchdog charged with overseeing Iran's implementation of the nuclear deal said Tuesday it will run out of money next month and asked member countries to increase funding the costs of its monitoring, which will rise to $10 million a year. Published August 25, 2015
Dick Cheney to deliver speech opposing Iran deal
Former Vice President Dick Cheney will speak out against the Obama administration's newly signed nuclear deal with Iran next month at the American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank. Published August 25, 2015
Drone spotted flying near Obama while he played golf
Newly released reports from the Federal Aviation Administration revealed that the Secret Service was put on alert after a drone was spotted flying near President Obama while he was playing golf in Florida. Published August 25, 2015
Old Dominion University fraternity suspended for crude signs: ‘Freshman daughter drop off’
A Virginia university suspended one of its fraternities after members hung crass, sexually suggestive banners from their house balconies "welcoming" freshman women to the school. Published August 25, 2015
Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren meet in D.C.
Vice President Joseph R. Biden made a surprise visit to Washington on Saturday to meet with Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, spurring more rumors that Mr. Biden is close to announcing a presidential run. Published August 22, 2015
Freedom From Religion Foundation demands universities fire football chaplains
The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF), an organization advocating the complete separation of church and state, sent letters to several universities this week demanding they dismiss football team chaplains, arguing they hold unconstitutional sway over students. Published August 22, 2015
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran urges Islamic unity against real enemies: U.S. and Israel
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme religious leader, on Saturday called on the Islamic nations to unite in the face of the world's "bullies" and greatest enemies: the U.S. and Israel. Published August 22, 2015
Glenn Beck: Donald Trump is ‘not a true conservative’
Conservative TV and radio host Glenn Beck said Saturday he doesn't think GOP front-runner Donald Trump is a true conservative. Published August 22, 2015
Woman sues after New York City police horse bites her finger
A woman is suing New York City for negligence after a police horse bit her finger in November. Published August 22, 2015
Donald Trump blasts Nabisco for moving Oreos to Mexico: ‘I’ll never eat them again’
Front-running Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he has sworn off Oreos now that Nabisco is ramping up operations in Mexico. Published August 22, 2015
Two U.S. Marines attacked by armed gunman on Paris-bound train
Three people, including two U.S. Marines, were injured Friday when at least one gunman armed with an AK-47 and knife opened fire on a train headed from Amsterdam to Paris. Published August 21, 2015
Field tests show Islamic State used mustard gas against Kurds, U.S. general says
Fragments of mortars fired by Islamic State militants at Kurdish fighters in northern Iraq earlier this month tested positive in a U.S. military field test for chemical weapons agent sulfur mustard, a U.S. general confirmed Friday. Published August 21, 2015