Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Andrew Cuomo sued by veteran after insomnia treatment prompts gun confiscation
A U.S. Navy veteran and retired police detective is suing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other state officials for confiscating his gun permit and four handguns after he voluntarily sought medical treatment for insomnia. Published January 3, 2015
Elvis Presley’s personal jets for sale; ‘Lisa Marie,’ ‘Hound Dog II’ expected to fetch over $10M
A pair of luxury personal jets owned by Elvis Presley are up for auction an are expected to fetch between $10 million and $15 million. Published January 3, 2015
Joe Biden: New Year’s resolution list should include Obamacare sign up
Vice President Joseph R. Biden filled in for President Obama this week for the White House's weekly radio address, touting Obamacare in an effort to convince customers to sign up for health insurance just weeks before the enrollment deadline. Published January 3, 2015
Selfie 101: London college offers ‘photographic self-portrait’ course
A London college will help students up their social media status with a new course on the art of selfies. Published January 3, 2015
Nazih Abdul-Hamed al Ruqai, suspected al Qaeda terrorist, dies in custody before New York trial
A suspected al Qaeda leader died Friday night just days before his trial in New York on charges that he orchestrated the 1998 embassy bombings in Tanzania Kenya that killed 224 people. Published January 3, 2015
Bill Belichick takes Patriots to ‘American Sniper’ after Clint Eastwood invite
The New England Patriots took a field trip to see "American Sniper" on Wednesday after the film's director, Clint Eastwood, contacted head coach Bill Belichick. Published January 3, 2015
Golden Hammer: FEMA wastes millions on hurricane damage claims, lets insurance companies off hook
Consider it a case of good taxpayer dollars literally being blown away: The Federal Emergency Management Agency spent more than $177 million on hurricane repairs in Florida that should have been paid by private insurance, a new watchdog report has found. Published January 1, 2015
Chick-fil-A announces possible data breach, warns customers of fraudulent charges
Diners looking for a quick meal at Chick-fil-A should proceed with caution. The company announced Wednesday that it is looking into a possible data breach. Published December 31, 2014
Upskirt videos of Metro riders posted on porn website
Authorities are investigating videos posted to a porn website purportedly showing upskirt images of unsuspecting female passengers on the D.C. region's Metro transit agency. Published December 30, 2014
Virginia toll lanes offer drivers convenience, but raise privacy concerns
As Northern Virginia commuters celebrate the opening of the new express lanes on Interstate 95, motorists should beware that the toll systems are watching, keeping a record of speeders. Published December 28, 2014
‘The Interview’ earns $1M on Christmas day limited release
Controversial comedy flick "The Interview" had a big pay day at the box office on Christmas day, pulling in $1 million on limited release and breaking records for on-demand streaming. Published December 27, 2014
Venezuela’s milk shortage forces Guinness World Records ice cream shop to close
A Venezuelan ice cream parlor and Guinness World Records holder, known for its 863 different flavor options, has closed its doors for the season due to the country's economic crisis. Published December 27, 2014
Hamas leader Meshaal: Turkey is a ‘source of power for all Muslims’
Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal touted Turkey as a "source of power" for Muslims on Saturday, praising Turkey for supporting the Palestinian cause. Published December 27, 2014
Biden at Rafael Ramos’ funeral: ‘Assassin’s bullet’ touched ‘soul of an entire nation’
Vice President Joseph R. Biden called the New York Police Department the finest in the world during his eulogy at the funeral for slain Officer Rafael Ramos on Saturday, one of two cops gunned down last weekend as they sat in their car. Published December 27, 2014
Rick Snyder signs law requiring drug-testing for welfare recipients in Michigan
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder signed new legislation Friday to enact a drug-testing program for adult welfare recipients. Published December 27, 2014
Obama hopes to transfer dozens from Guantanamo Bay within 6 months, official says
The Obama administration plans to transfer dozens of detainees from Guantanamo Bay over the next six months, with as many as five detainees being moved over the next few days, a U.S. official who spoke with CNN on condition of anonymity said Friday. Published December 27, 2014
Obama: America ‘less racially divided’ than 2008
President Obama said that America is less racially divided than it was six years ago in an interview with NPR set to air Monday. Published December 27, 2014
Cops shoot armed man at Texas club fight; bystanders throw bottles at police
Police shot and killed an armed black man in Texas City Friday night after the man allegedly fired shots into a crowd and then pointed his gun at an officer, prompting bystanders to throw bottles and rocks at police. Published December 27, 2014
Ebola testing kit appoved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency approval for a new diagnostic kit to test blood for the deadly Ebola virus, even as doctors are reporting a survival rate in one hard-hit area that has climbed to about 70 percent. Published December 24, 2014
Sony to stream ‘The Interview’ on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox
Sony will stream "The Interview" for rental on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox and its own website, SeeTheInterview.com, starting Wednesday afternoon. Published December 24, 2014
