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.

US Drone Crashes In Iraq: MQ-1 Predator Found In Samawa After Combat Mission

An Iraqi man found the remains of a U.S. drone Tuesday in southern Iraq.

Gov John Kasich Presidential Announcement: 'Together We'll Prove Them Wrong Again'

“I am here to ask you for our prayers, for your support, for your presence," Ohio Gov. John Kasich said at a rally Tuesday announcing his run for the White House.

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John Kasich Presidential Announcement: Ohio Governor Joins Crowded GOP Race For Nomination

Ohio Gov. John Kasich on Tuesday announced his campaign to run for president. He joined an already crowded field, becoming the race's 16th major Republican candidate.

Cuban Embassy Reopening Pictures: Washington, D.C., Welcomes Cuba Diplomats After 54 Years

On Monday, after 54 years, the Cuban Embassy in Washington reopened as guests smoked Cuban cigars and exiles protested.

Russia Cheese Smuggling Moscow Arrest: Man Tried To Smuggle 1,000 Pounds, Officials Say

An expansive black market for cheese and other imported food products, complete with signals and back room haggling now exists in Russia.

Greek Debt Crisis 2015: Greek Banks Reopen Amidst Financial Uncertainty

The reopening of the banks, which had been shuttered for more than three weeks, is seen by some Greeks as a symbol of normalcy in an uncertain time.

Russia Elections 2016: Crimea Prosecutor Natalia Poklonskaya To Run For Russian Parliament?

Natalia Poklonskaya, the pro-separatist prosecutor general in Crimea, was designated an "action target" by the U.S. in December 2014 for "illegally seizing state power."

Marijuana Legalization 2015: Denver TV Pot Ad Is First Legally Televised Advertisement For Weed

The advertisement is set to air at 10:35 p.m. on July 20 before the "Jimmy Kimmel Live" program.

Illegal Immigration: Cairo Deports 36 Sudanese Migrants For Attempting To Reach Italy

Egypt has arrested more than 600 Egyptian and Sudanese people in the past month for trying to emigrate illegally.

Texas Prosecutor For Sandra Bland Jail Death Has History Of Racism, Threatened Black Pastor: Report

Elton Mathis, who is reviewing the circumstances surrounding the death of Sandra Bland, has been accused of threatening a local religious leader.

Washington Mayor Michelle Obama 'Gorilla Face' Facebook Post: Patrick Rushing Refuses To Resign After Calling President 'Monkey Man'

“If I do resign that’s admitting I’m a racist and I’m not,” Patrick Rushing said.

Sandra Bland Jail Death: Waller County Texas Sheriff Had Been Fired For Racist Remarks Before Chicago Woman Was Found Dead

Sandra Bland was found dead in her cell Monday after having been arrested July 10 during a routine traffic stop in Waller County, northwest of Houston.

Merkel Comforts Crying Refugee Video: German Chancellor Explains Why Girl Can't Stay In Germany

"[I]f we were to say you can all come ... we just can’t manage it," the German chancellor told a Palestinian girl.

Reassured By Greek Parliament's Bailout Approval, European Commission Says Greece Could Get Bridge Loans Soon

These short-term funds were estimated at 7 billion euro ($7.7 billion) and would go toward Greece's July budget.

Greece Debt Crisis: Many Germans Back Merkel's Hard Line, Despite IMF Criticism

Many German people have no interest in considering debt forgiveness for Greece.

Putin Eliminates Ministry Of Crimea, Region Fully Integrated Into Russia, Russian Leaders Say

The Ministry for Crimean Affairs reportedly will be replaced by a special commission.

Putin Internet Control: 'Minimal' Online Restrictions In Russia Supported By President

Putin's comments were in response to criticism of a law that would require online companies to store user data in Russia.

Pundits React To Iran Deal With Skepticism, Citing Woody Allen And Doomsday Critics

"I hope that Obama will study the reality of Iranian activity in the region and begin to push back against Iran’s ambitions with more alacrity than ... so far."

Iran Nuclear Bomb: How Much Nuclear Capacity Does Tehran Already Have?

In 2009, Iran already had 7,200 centrifuges, meaning that, even then, Iran could produce two nuclear weapons a year, weapons experts said.

Bank Of England Governor Mark Carney Warns Greek Bailout is 'Not Sustainable'

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras still needs his own parliament to approve the deal.

Israel Reacts to 'Historic Mistake' Iran Nuclear Deal, Warns About Nuclear Terror

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to the deal on Tuesday, saying that the "desire to sign an agreement was stronger than everything else.”

PHOTOS: Colima Volcan De Fuego (Volcano Of Fire) Erupts In Mexico, 19 Are Evacuated Due To Falling Ash

The Volcan de Fuego is one of the most active volcanoes in Mexico, and authorities advised residents within a a 3-mile radius to evacuate the area

Alabama Man Anthony Dewayne Ware Dies In Custody After Being Pepper-Sprayed By Police

The death of Anthony Dwayne Ware in police custody could take on broader significance after the widely publicized police-involved deaths elsewhere in the past year.

Latest Boko Haram Attacks: Militants Target Nigerian Village, Killing At Least 10, And Take Over A Major Highway

The Islamic militant group also took over a major highway in the Borno state capital Maiduguri near the site of the village attack.

Poll Shows France And UK Are In Favor Of Closing European Borders

Poll respondents expressed the opinion amid heated debate in France about the plight of migrant workers, especially those coming to Europe from Africa.

Kim Jong Un Names New North Korea Defense Minister Three Months After Former Minister's Execution

The new minister's predecessor was reportedly executed by anti-aircraft fire in April.

Burundi Elections Postponed Amid Violent Conflict, Accusations Of Corruption

At least 70 people have been killed during demonstrations, while more than 145,000 have fled the East African country.

Greek Debt Crisis: Poll Shows Finland And Germany Still Tough On Greece, But Support For A Grexit Wanes

Poll shows even Germans have softened on Greece, while the U.K. and France showed the most support.

Greek Crisis: Young Germans React With Solidarity, Anger to Greece Debt Problem

German millennials are part of the first generation to grow up in the single currency eurozone — and they are reacting with solidarity and anger towards Greece's debt problem.