Kellan Howell

Bill Maher: ‘Political correctness Nazis’ too easily offended

Bill Maher, a late-night liberal comedian and political commentator, delivered scathing remarks to easily offended viewers Friday night, dubbing them "political correctness Nazis."

Self-funded candidate scores upset in Fla. primary

A self-funded candidate beat the odds and won a special Republican primary on Tuesday to run for the seat of disgraced former Rep. Trey Radel.

FCC’s new ‘net neutrality’ proposal sparks outrage among consumer advocates

Consumer activists backing “net neutrality” expressed dismay Thursday as the Federal Communications Commission unveiled new rules of the road for the Internet that could allow leading Internet service providers such as Comcast and Verizon to give preferential treatment to customers willing to pay a premium.

Intelligence agency billing fraud proves costly

Contractors for the top four U.S. intelligence agencies have been investigated for billing fraud that cost the federal government millions of dollars over the past decade, according to a new Pentagon watchdog's report.

Bonuses given to IRS employes who owed back taxes

While some taxpayers are worried about getting steep fines for fudging on their tax returns, a new government watchdog's report found that the Internal Revenue Service paid $1 million in bonuses to employees who owed back taxes.

FreedomWorks backs Shannon in Okla. race

House Democrats have the edge in 1st quarter money chase

The committee overseeing Democratic House races out-earned its Republican counterpart in the first quarter of 2014, reporting more than $40 million in the bank at the end of March.

Scalia to students on high taxes: At a certain point, ‘perhaps you should revolt’

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia told a group of law students that it might be a good idea to revolt if taxes become too high in the future.

Former Ranger breaks silence on Pat Tillman death: I may have killed him

Almost ten years after the friendly fire death of former NFL star turned Army Ranger Pat Tillman, a fellow ranger admits that he may have been the one who fired the fatal shot.

Hollywood sex abuse documentary in the works by Oscar-nominated director

A new documentary chronicling sex abuse in Hollywood will reveal more details on director Bryan Singer, who was accused of sexually abusing actor Michael Egan on the set of X-Men.

Feds approve powdered alcohol; ‘Palcohol’ available later this year

The U.S. government has approved a new brand of powdered alcohol that can be mixed into a drink or sprinkled over food.

Rubbernecking for Jesus: Fla. roadside crucifixion display shut down over safety concerns

Police in southwest Florida ordered organizers of a graphic crucifixion display to move an Easter presentation due to public safety hazards, on Friday.

Boy sings gospel song until kidnapper snaps, sets him free: ‘Every praise is to our God’

A 9-year-old boy who was abducted from his home in Atlanta, sang a gospel song for hours until his kidnapper snapped and set him free.

Some challengers top incumbents in latest fundraising numbers

Several challengers are outpacing congressional incumbents in the campaign money chase ahead of November's midterm elections, suggesting some upsets may be in the making, according to new campaign finance reports filed this week.

Corporate donation disclosure programs faulted

A campaign finance watchdog group contends in a new report that major corporations are failing to keep their promises to voluntarily disclose political spending.

‘The war has just begun’: Bundy supporters mobilize, aim to take back confiscated cattle

Just an hour after U.S. Officials called off the roundup of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy's cattle due to safety concerns, hundreds of ranchers and supporters — some armed —have mobilized to free some of the stolen cattle.

Retreat: Safety cited as reason for ending federal roundup of Nevada rancher’s cattle

U.S. officials ceased the weeklong roundup of a Nevada rancher's illegally grazing cattle on federal land on Saturday due to concerns over public safety.

Syrian rebels: Assad regime using poison gas again

The Rebels' Damascus Military Council reported a nerve-gas attack in the Harasta area of Damascus on March 28, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Washington Post apologizes to Fox News for NCAA gaffe coverage

Washington Post issued an apology to Fox News on Friday for its harsh criticism of a Fox news anchor's accidental NCAA gaffe.

Man botches $1 million Wheel of Fortune prize with entire ‘Achilles’ puzzle spelled out

A contestant's Achilles heel on Wheel of Fortune was that he couldn't pronounce 'Achilles' on Friday. A student from Indiana University missed a chance to win $1 million dollars, a car, and a trip to London when he embarrassingly botched two puzzles.