Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Mason Wells, Utah teen injured in Brussels attack, was also at Boston Marathon bombing
A Utah teenager who was injured in the explosion at the Brussels airport on Tuesday survived a similar terrorist attack three years ago at the Boston Marathon. He was also two hours away in France when the Paris attacks occurred last year. Published March 23, 2016
Gen. John Nicholson, U.S. commander in Afghanistan, apologizes for Kunduz hospital attack
The new commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan traveled to Kunduz in northern Afghanistan Tuesday to apologize to the people there for the deadly attack on a charity hospital in the city last year that killed 42 people and deprived thousands of medical care. Published March 22, 2016
Islamic State claims responsibility for Brussels attacks
The Islamic State terrorist group has claimed responsibility for Tuesday's terrorist attacks on Brussels' airport and subway system that killed at least 26 people and injured many more. Published March 22, 2016
3 students arrested at George Mason University after bomb-making materials found in dorm
Three students at George Mason University in Virginia were arrested last week after police found bomb-making materials in a dorm room during a raid. Published March 22, 2016
Islamic State attacks new U.S. base in Iraq again, Iran-backed militia threatens more violence
A new U.S. military base in northern Iraq came under attack again on Monday from Islamic State militants and drew a threat from an Iran-backed Shi'ite militia, just two days after a U.S. Marine was killed in a rocket attack on the base. Published March 22, 2016
ISIS celebrates Brussels airport, subway blasts; supporters take to Twitter
In the immediate aftermath of explosions at Brussels' biggest airport and a subway in the city center, Islamic State supporters took to social media to celebrate the terror attack and threaten more violence. Published March 22, 2016
Iran to build statue to commemorate capture of U.S. sailors
Iran's Revolutionary Guard is planning to build a statue of the U.S. sailors who were captured in Iranian waters earlier this year and display it as a "tourist attraction," a senior officer said. Published March 19, 2016
Protesters block road to Trump rally in Arizona
Protesters were blocking a main highway leading to a Phoenix suburb where GOP front runner Donald rump was scheduled set to hold a campaign rally Saturday. Published March 19, 2016
Border Patrol union: Donald Trump the only candidate who supports agents
The largest U.S. Border Patrol union local stopped just short of officially endorsing GOP candidate Donald Trump for president in a statement praising him for being the "only candidate" to support their mission. Published March 19, 2016
American soldier killed in ISIS rocket attack
A U.S. soldier was killed at a northern Iraqi base after it came under rocket fire early Saturday, according to multiple news reports. Published March 19, 2016
Bill Maher: Donald Trump is a result of the self-esteem movement
Late-night talk show host Bill Maher on Friday said Americans need to start blaming the rise of Donald Trump on that last 40 years of the self-esteem movement and parents raising their children to believe they can be the best at anything. Published March 19, 2016
Lt. Gen. John Hesterman removed over ‘unprofessional relationship’ with married officer
The U.S. Air Force said Thursday it has removed its assistant vice chief of staff, Lt. Gen. John Hesterman, after an investigation revealed he had engaged in an "unprofessional relationship" with a married female officer five years ago. Published March 18, 2016
Lori Robinson, Air Force general, nominated to become first woman combatant commander
President Obama will name Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson to be the head of U.S. Northern Command, making her the nation's first female combatant commander, Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced Friday. Published March 18, 2016
U.S. military punishes troops for Afghan hospital bombing
U.S. military personnel involved in the bombing of a charity hospital in Afghanistan in October that killed 42 people have been disciplined but none face criminal charges, defense officials said. Published March 18, 2016
Mohamad Khweis, American ISIS fighter: I made a bad decision
A Virginia man who joined the Islamic State terrorist group and surrendered to Kurdish peshmerga fighters earlier this week on Friday expressed regret for his actions saying he made a "bad decision" to follow a young woman to Iraq. Published March 18, 2016
U.S. Marshals spent $10M on Stingray surveillance equipment: ACLU
The U.S. Marshals Service spent over $10 million on secret surveillance equipment and software to spy on Americans' cellphones, according to documents obtained by the American Civil Liberties Union. Published March 17, 2016
Bowe Bergdahl had mental disorder when he walked off his post, documents say
Investigators have concluded Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl had a psychiatric disorder when he walked away from his post in Afghanistan in 2009, according to documents made public late Wednesday. Published March 17, 2016
Elizabeth Warren urges voters to unite against Donald Trump’s ‘virulent’ message of hate
Sen Elizabeth Warren has not endorsed a candidate in the 2016 election, but on Wednesday the Massachusetts Democrat called on Americans to unite against GOP front-runner Donald Trump over his controversial rhetoric. Published March 17, 2016
Chemical explosion shakes National Zoo; no reported injuries
Crews were responding Thursday morning after a reported chemical explosion rocked the Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Published March 17, 2016
10 sex offenders among illegal immigrants arrested this month
Among the illegal immigrants and drug traffickers arrested along the southern border is a growing number of sex offenders, according to federal officials. Published March 17, 2016
