Kellan Howell
Articles by Kellan Howell
Oversight lacking for Afghan training funds
Program managers for a program to develop a judicial system in Afghanistan can't account for all of the funds devoted to the project, a top U.S. watchdog warned, putting millions of tax dollars at risk. Published January 24, 2014
Watchdog pushes back in IRS campaign finance fight
A leading campaign watchdog group is pushing back in the roiling debate over how the IRS treats a new class of tax-exempt "social welfare" groups that critics say are exploiting legal loopholes to engage in political activities. Published January 22, 2014
FreedomWorks backs McConnell challenger in Kentucky
Conservative superPac FreedomWorks has endorsed the primary challenger to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in the upcoming Republican primary in Kentucky. Published January 22, 2014
French first lady Valerie Trierweiler leaves hospital after report of presidential affair
The first lady of France has checked out of the hospital where she went to rest after a tabloid magazine reported on an alleged affair between President Francois Hollande and actress Julie Gayet. Published January 18, 2014
Madonna apologizes for using racial slur to describe her son
Pop idol Madonna is apologizing for using a racial slur to describe her white son in an Instagram photo, The Associated Press reported. Published January 18, 2014
Amazon to use ‘anticipatory shipping’ to get products in customers’ hands — before they buy them
Amazon will now be able to ship items to customers before they even order. Published January 18, 2014
Geno Smith uses Alec Baldwin playbook, exits plane after argument with flight attendant
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith walked off his flight at Los Angeles International Airport after getting into an argument with a flight attendant. Published January 18, 2014
15-year manhunt for suspected rapist ends in Montana
An Oregon fugitive was arrested in Montana after a 15-year manhunt Oregon state police said on Friday. Published January 18, 2014
Ariz. man shoots, kills intruder after two days of attempted burglaries
A Phoenix homeowner shot and killed an intruder Friday morning after dealing with another attempted burglary the day before. Published January 18, 2014
Iranian man looking for love hasn’t bathed in 60 years
An Iranian bachelor who hasn't bathed in 60 years may be the the world's dirtiest man. Published January 18, 2014
Oscar’s political gold: Nominees give to campaigns
The nominees for the 86th Academy Awards announced Thursday morning are not just known for their artistic and technical skills — finance reports reveal that many of the stars up for Oscar gold have contributed heavily to political campaigns and causes. Published January 17, 2014
Watchdogs file suit over FEC inaction on Karl Rove’s super PAC, Crossroads
Th Campaign Legal Center and Public Citizen on Thursday announced plans to file a suit against the Federal Election Commission for its dismissal of a complaint against Crossroads GPS. Published January 16, 2014
Big donors poised to give more if Supreme Court strikes limits
With the Supreme Court weighing a challenge to the federal ceiling on campaign contributions by individual donors in an election cycle, a number of big donors from both parties are poised to bust through the old limits if the high court rules their way, according to a new report. Published January 16, 2014
Short-lived bitcoin super PAC raised awareness, and concerns, about cybercurrency
The rise and fall of a short-lived organization that dealt solely in bitcoins made a big statement this week, while also raising more concerns about the controversial cybercurrency. Published January 11, 2014
Court rules Yelp must ID negative reviewers; no constitutional protection
In a decision that could reshape the rules for online consumer reviews, a Virginia court has ruled that the popular website Yelp must turn over the names of seven reviewers who anonymously criticized a prominent local carpet cleaning business. Published January 8, 2014
