Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Pro-Islamic State group issues threat: ‘Soon we’ll behead U.S. military in their homes’
A pro-Islamic State hacking group sent a chilling warning to members of the U.S. military and government Wednesday, promising followers of the organization would retaliate "very soon" for overseas bombing targeting the militant group. Published August 13, 2015
Orlando airport unveils $250K Muslim prayer room
The Orlando International Airport will soon be opening a Muslim prayer room. Published August 12, 2015
Naval Air Station neighbors lose court case to stop noisy fighter jet flights
A federal judge refused Tuesday to order an injunction to stop fighter jets from practicing aircraft carrier landings at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington after neighbors complained of the noise. Published August 12, 2015
Switzerland lifts Iran sanctions
The Swiss government announced Wednesday that it will lift economic sanctions it has imposed on Iran since January 2014. Published August 12, 2015
Tom Brady Sux: Patriots QB trolled by Indianapolis brewery
Indianapolis-based Sun King Brewery, whose beers are sold at Colts games in Lucas Oil Stadium, cleverly trolled Tom Brady with a message hidden in the expiration date on 20,000 beer cans: "Tom Brady Sux" Published August 12, 2015
Pentagon orders Ferguson to return Humvees
The city of Ferguson, Missouri, is being forced to return two military Humvees used by law enforcement to the Pentagon amid concern over vehicles intended for war zones being deployed during protests. Published August 12, 2015
Russia and NATO ‘actively preparing for war’: report
Tensions between Russia and NATO are at their highest since the end of the Cold War and the two may be ramping up for armed conflict with one another, a new report said. Published August 12, 2015
Drone hovers outside Hawaii woman’s window; no crime committed
A Hawaii woman was shocked to find a drone hovering outside her bedroom window in the early hours of the morning on Monday. While the drone may have invaded her privacy, police said no crime had been committed. Published August 12, 2015
Retired generals, admirals back Iran nuclear deal: ‘There is no better option’
Three dozen retired generals and admirals released an open letter to Congress on Tuesday, urging lawmakers to support the Iran nuclear deal. Published August 11, 2015
Russia burns ‘diseased’ Dutch flowers en masse
A week after Russia publicly burned hundreds of tons of Western imported foods, the Kremlin is now adding European imported flowers to the flames. Published August 11, 2015
Joe Biden, Ash Carter to attend Chattanooga memorial service for service members
The Navy, the Marine Forces Reserve and the city of Chattanooga will hold a service Saturday to honor the Naval officer and four Marines killed in the July 16 attacks on two recruiting centers in the city. Published August 11, 2015
Veteran wounded by Iranian bomb speaks out against nuke deal in new ad
A group of U.S. military veterans opposed to the Iran nuclear deal released a TV advertisement on Monday, featuring an Iraq War veteran who was injured by an Iranian roadside bomb. Published August 11, 2015
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17: Possible Russian missile parts found at crash site
Fragments of a suspected Russian missile system have been found at the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 crash site in Ukraine, Dutch investigators said Tuesday. Published August 11, 2015
Ferguson protests: ‘Oath Keepers,’ heavily armed former military and police, turn up
Heavily-armed members of a patriot group known as the "Oath Keepers" turned up in Ferguson, Missouri, early Tuesday, adding extra tension to an already uneasy climate in the St. Louis suburb amid violent protests. Published August 11, 2015
Roger Stone, top Trump campaign adviser: ‘I fired Trump’
Donald Trump's campaign announced Saturday it has fired its top political adviser Roger Stone, but friends of Mr. Stone say he resigned. Published August 8, 2015
Texas judge orders man to marry girlfriend or go to jail
A Texas judge ordered a man to marry his 19-year-old girlfriend, write down Bible verses and attend counseling as punishment for punching another man in the jaw. Published August 8, 2015
Islamic State building up for mass-casualty attacks, competing with al Qaeda for recruits, intel
Members of the U.S. intelligence community are warning that Islamic State fighters could be working toward mass-casualty attacks, a serious departure from the terror group's current focus on lone-wolf attacks. Published August 8, 2015
Concerned citizen calls 911 over man walking ‘with purpose’ with Confederate flag
A concerned resident called police after spotting a man walking "very deliberately" down a residential street in Arlington, Virginia, carrying a hybrid Confederate flag over his shoulder. Published August 8, 2015
Donald Trump backtracks, says Megyn Kelly blood quip was about her nose, not her period
Donald Trump blasted Fox moderator Megyn Kelly Friday night, suggesting her "ridiculous questions" at Thursday's GOP debate were absurd because she was menstruating and also had an agenda -- but then he clarified his remarks on Saturday after getting backlash on social media. Published August 8, 2015
Bill Maher: ‘Trump could go all the way’
Bill Maher returned to his HBO show "Real Time" Friday night after a break to discuss Donald Trump's "nonsense" campaign, saying the real estate mogul "could go all the way." Published August 8, 2015