Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Deez Nuts joins 2016 presidential race
Just when it seemed the 2016 presidential race couldn't get any more crowded, or colorful, another oddball candidate has put in a bid for the White House -- under the name Deez Nuts. Published July 28, 2015
Feds gave public housing to millionaires: Audit
The Department of Housing and Urban Development gave low-income, taxpayer funded housing to millionaires, according to a new audit. Published July 28, 2015
‘Jihadi John’ allegedly flees Islamic State, fears he too will be beheaded
The Islamic State executioner known as Jihadi John has allegedly fled the militant group's territory and gone on the run in Syria. Published July 25, 2015
Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, sends U.S. message with Obama silhouette suicide tweet
Iran's supreme religious leader Ayatollah Khamenei tweeted a picture Saturday of President Obama committing suicide. Published July 25, 2015
Ex-CIA disguise expert reveals how sex dolls tricked KGB during Cold War
During the age of cold war espionage, CIA agents resorted to unusual techniques to outsmart the Russian KGB. One method required the use of life-size rubber sex dolls purchased in a Washington D.C. store. Published July 25, 2015
Sandra Bland’s co-inmate says she’s ‘positive’ suicide caused death
An inmate who spent three days in a cell across from Sandra Bland at the Waller County Jail in Texas said she is positive that Ms. Bland committed suicide and was not killed by prison guards. Published July 25, 2015
Obama’s LGBT push spurned by Uhuru Kenyatta; gay rights called ‘nonissue’
President Obama was met with resistance from Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on LGBT rights on Saturday. Published July 25, 2015
Vladimir Putin’s plans may post ‘existential’ threat to NATO, General Joseph Votel says
The head of the U.S. Special Operations Command said Saturday that Russia is using every opportunity to divide the NATO alliance, posing a long term threat to U.S. national security. Published July 25, 2015
Planned Parenthood tweets ‘minions’ defense of fetal organ videos
Following widespread criticism after two video clips revealed Planned Parenthood is in the business of selling the organs of aborted fetuses, the organization tweeted an encouraging message to its followers using animation from the new Universal Pictures movie, "Minions." Published July 25, 2015
Obama says Kenya trip is ‘personal’: ‘There’s a reason my name is Barack Hussein Obama’
President Obama became the first sitting U.S. president to visit Kenya on Friday, returning to the home of his ancestors to address economic development, counter-terrorism and human rights. Published July 25, 2015
Charles County, Maryland, voters seek recourse after commissioners break anti-tax pledge
When Ken Robinson ran in 2010 to be a commissioner in Charles County, Maryland, he told the local Realtors' lobby in writing that he wouldn't raise real estate taxes that can increase the purchase price of a home. Published July 23, 2015
GOLDEN HAMMER: Sewage plant in North Dakota wastes $760,000 in federal loans
In anticipation of massive population growth prompted by an oil boom in North Dakota, the city of Ray made plans in 2011 to expand much of its infrastructure, including building a $2.5 million wastewater treatment plant, which it completed in July 2014, according to city officials. Published July 23, 2015
DEA’s criminal informants run wild under poor management: report
Senior members of drug-trafficking rings and criminal organizations serving as informants for the Drug Enforcement Administration have been allowed to run amok because the agency's management and oversight of its confidential sources and their approved illegal activity is so poor. Published July 21, 2015
Hillary Clinton campaign orders young supporters not to speak with press
Reporters were surprised to discover Friday night that Hillary Clinton's campaign had forbidden young supporters from talking to the press at a campaign event in Iowa. Published July 18, 2015
Donald Trump blasts John McCain over ‘crazies’ remark: He was a hero ‘because he was captured’
GOP firebrand Donald Trump took another shot at Arizona Sen. John McCain on Saturday, saying the former Republican Presidential nominee and POW during the Vietnam War was only a war hero "because he was captured." Published July 18, 2015
Rick Scott, Florida governor, orders National Guard recruiters to armory
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is ordering National Guard recruiters at six storefront locations to relocate to their nearest armory after the shootings at military facilities in Chattanooga, Tennessee this week. Published July 18, 2015
Odierno says U.S military is spread thin: ‘We’re going to have to say what we’re not going to do’
U.S. Army Chief of Staff Ray Odierno said Friday the Army will struggle to maintain its global commitments in the long run as troop numbers shrink while the U.S. continues to engage heavily in foreign conflicts. Published July 18, 2015
Charlie Hebdo editor: Magazine will no longer draw Mohammed cartoons
The editor of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo said the magazine will no longer draw cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Published July 18, 2015
Jeb Bush: Talk of rolling back Obama’s Iran nuclear deal on day one is not ‘mature’
Jeb Bush told a Nevada audience on Friday that he would not repeal President Obama's Iran nuclear agreement on day one. Published July 18, 2015
GOLDEN HAMMER: Transportation Department debt delinquency rate rises, record-keeping shoddy
The Department of Transportation has fallen dangerously behind on its debt collection, putting hundreds of millions of tax dollars at risk of default as Congress debates multibillion-dollar transportation legislation. Published July 16, 2015
