Jess McHugh

Breaking News Reporter -- Europe

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Jess McHugh reports on Europe for the breaking news team. A Yale alum, she has previously worked for CNN, McSweeney's, and The Missing Slate and reported from France, Senegal, San Francisco, and DC. When's she's not writing about French politics, she boxes and knits scarves.

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal Update 2015: Dallas Sues German Automaker Over Emissions Software

The Texas city has become the latest local governmental entity to sue the German auto-maker over software trickery that faked road-test emissions for millions of diesel cars.

Watch Argentina President Dancing Video: Cristina Fernandez De Kirchner Rock Dance Goes Viral Ahead Of Divisive Elections

Kirchner's popularity has waned over the course of her two terms.

Anti-Immigrant Party Courting Muslim Vote? France's Far-Right-Wing National Front Woos Paris Voters

France has nearly 5 million Muslim citizens, and the community makes up an important constituency.

4 Books To Read By Svetlana Alexievitch, Nobel Prize Literature Winner And Ukrainian-Belarusian Author

Her most famous books have been translated into English, and here are the best ones to check out by the award-winning author.

2015 Nobel Prize Literature Winner Is Svetlana Alexievich, Ukrainian-Belarusian Author

"Reality has always attracted me like a magnet; it tortured and hypnotized me" -- Svetlana Alexievich.

Can France's New 'Stop Jihadism' Counterterrorism Program Prevent Westerners From Joining ISIS?

An estimated 1,500 youths have left France to join Islamic militants, but critics warn that government efforts alone will not end the flow.

European Retirement Controversy 2015: With Minimal Employment Opportunities, How Will Pensioners Affect EU Economy?

"The main focus of the [European Union] is on getting member states to keep older workers longer on the labor market."

War On Taliban 2015: Russian Military Base In Tajikistan Beefs Up Presence Amid Terror Resurgence

"The current Russian [military] presence in Tajikistan is in compliance with international law and bilateral agreements," said one Kremlin spokesperson.

France Russia Mistral Deal 2015: Russian Firm Offers Egypt Electronics, Radar For Aircraft Carriers

"We are open for offers," said the director of state-owned defense firm Morinformsystem-Agat.

Chechen President Ramzan Kadyrov Wrestles Crocodile In Bizarre Video

Kadyrov's video is reminiscent of photographs taken of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a horse bare-chested in 2009.

US Volkswagen Emissions Scandal 2015 Update: West Virginia Sues Car Manufacturer, Other States to Follow?

"West Virginia consumers responded to Volkswagen’s advertising by purchasing TDI clean diesel models, expecting that their vehicles would be environmentally friendly."

ISIS In Palmyra Update 2015: After Arch Of Triumph Destruction, Syrian Archaeologists Risk Lives For Preservation, Protect Antiquities From Black Market

“Often times we talk about how [a place] is the heritage of the world. When we talk about Palmyra, that’s really true."

Marijuana Legalization In Germany: Berlin Strikes Down Recreational Pot, Coffee Shops

European laws on marijuana differ greatly throughout the continent, with one country having decriminalized all drugs.

War Against ISIS: Russian Forces Ready To Meet With Free Syrian Army To Defeat Islamic State, Minister Says

The Syrian Free Army is a Russian militia group that has been fighting both Assad's regime and the Islamic State group in Syria.

Turkey Elections 2015 Update: Recep Erdogan Anti-Kurd Rally In France Draws Thousands

Erdogan called the Kurds "the people who threaten our country with arms and with bombs."

US Presidential Elections 2016: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Has a New Bridge Problem To Deal With

Christie did the talk shows Sunday, saying he “would rather jump off the Brooklyn Bridge than be in Congress” on ABC's "The Week" and berating America's teachers on CNN's "State of the Union."

Hurricane Joaquin 2015: What's Next For Coastal Residents As Storm Batters Bermuda?

Extreme floods have forced people to abandon their cars in the street, and one neighborhood even saw a dangerous sinkhole form.

Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal Update 2015: Countries Continue To Argue As Deadline Looms

With upcoming elections in the U.S., Canada, Peru, and Japan, several countries have a vested interest in ensuring that the deal concludes Sunday.

House Speaker 2015: Who Is Jason Chaffetz? Voting Record, Immigration Policy For McCarthy Rival

"Our immigration system is completely broken and in desperate need of reform," says the U.S. congressman who has represented Utah since 2008.

Was Hospital A Taliban Human Shield? Doctors Without Borders Denies Afghan Allegations After Deadly Airstrike In Kunduz

Doctors Without Borders is demanding an independent investigation into the deadly attack amid rumors that the hospital was being used by the Taliban as a human shield.