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.

Fatalities Reported As Gunmen Attack Ivory Coast Hotel Popular With Foreigners, Amid Mounting West African Terror Threat

The terror group known as Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claimed responsibility for the assault on at least three hotels.

German State Elections Results 2016: Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats Brace For Refugee Crisis Backlash

More than 1 million people sought asylum in Germany in 2015 alone, prompting backlash from voters against Chancellor Angela Merkel.

EU Refugee Crisis: Here's What A Breakdown Of Free Travel Means For Europe's Economy

Countries in the European Union will pay a price in the event the freedom of movement across borders is constricted because of a so-called Brexit or the refugee crisis.

Germany State Elections 2016: Amid Refugee Crisis, Alternative For Germany Party Touts Anti-Immigrant, Right-Wing Platform

Founded in 2013, the Alternative for Germany party, which performed well in Sunday’s elections, initially sought to critique the nation’s handling of a eurozone crisis.

Who's In The Democratic Presidential Debate? 2016 Washington Post/Univsion Event Will Be One-On-One Showdown

The debate will take place one day after primary voting in Mississippi and Michigan.

French Muslim President? In Germany, Stage Adaptation Of Controversial Novel Is A Hit Amid Refugee Crisis

"Submission," the novel on which the play is based, has been extremely controversial.

Oregon Standoff Update: FBI Agents Under Investigation For Rancher Robert ‘LaVoy’ Finicum Shooting, Sheriff Says

Robert "LaVoy" Finicum was among the protesters who occupied a wildlife center in Oregon in a standoff with federal agents.

Child Brides Account For 25 Percent Of Marriages, UNICEF Says Ahead Of International Women's Day

The practice of child marriage is most prevalent in South Asia, according to the report.

EU Refugee Crisis In Germany: Asylum-Seeker Arrivals Drop Amid Schengen Border Closures

The northern European nation saw 61,428 people seeking asylum in February. Border closures along the Western Balkans route have contributed to the decline.

Refugees standing on a fence near to the Greek-Macedonian border.

European Refugee Crisis: Western Balkans Border Closing May Force Asylum-Seekers To Seek Other Routes

European Union negotiations to close the route could force desperate people to take dangerous paths to the continent, experts say.

Where Do I Vote In March? How To Find Polling Places For March 8 And 15 Primaries, Caucuses

Nine states will hold primaries or caucuses Tuesday and next week.

CNN Democratic Debate Preview 2016: 4 Things To Watch In Hillary Clinton vs. Bernie Sanders

The debate between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders comes ahead of a Michigan Democratic primary Tuesday.

ISIS In Iraq Update: Suicide Bombing Death Toll Rises As Fear Of Soft Target Attacks Grows

The Islamic State group has stepped up its attacks on civilian targets as it loses ground in Iraq and Syria.

Nancy Reagan Dead At 94: Former First Lady Died Of Congestive Heart Failure, Family Spokesman Says

The widow of President Ronald Reagan and longtime champion of his political career died Saturday in her California home .

CNN Democratic Debate Live Stream Flint: Watch Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton In Tonight’s Free Broadcast

The two remaining Democratic presidential hopefuls squared off in Flint, Michigan, Sunday night.

Did Donald Trump Flip Flop On Immigration? Marco Rubio Challenges Front-Runner During Fox News Republican Debate

The Florida senator, in Thursday's debate, looked to establish himself as a viable alternative to Donald Trump.

Fox News Republican Debate Highlights 2016: Best Video Clips, Questions, Insults And Gaffes From GOP Showdown [VIDEO]

The debate came just two days after a definitive Super Tuesday victory for real estate mogul Donald Trump.

Who is Megyn Kelly? The History Behind Donald Trump Feud With Fox News Anchor Ahead Of GOP Debate

The Fox News host and the Republican front-runner, who have been feuding for months, face off again in Thursday's debate.

Will ISIS Attack Italy? Foreign Minister Discusses Islamic State Militants, Migration From Libya

Italy has increasingly found itself at the center of European migration and security crises.

JK Rowling Responds To 'Harry Potter And The Cursed Child' Rumors, Talks New Movie 'Fantastic Beasts' Trilogy

The "Harry Potter" author has continued writing novels and a play in the years following the release of her famed series.

Massachusetts Super Tuesday Election Live Results: The 2016 Primary Winners

The Democratic race had remained extremely close in the days leading up to Tuesday's vote.

EU Refugee Crisis In France: Calais 'Jungle' Camp On Fire, Woman Slits Wrists In Protest

Refugees in Calais protested by lighting fire to their tents and pelting police with stones in protest of the camp’s partial destruction, according to reports.

Super Tuesday Live Updates 2016: Primary And Caucus Results, Polls, Everything Else You Need To Know

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are poised to widen their leads as they each have now won multiples states on Tuesday night.

Madison High School Shooting Live Updates: In Butler County, Ohio, 3 People Reportedly Shot

Authorities have reportedly captured the shooter; three people in Madison High School in Butler County sustained injuries that were not life-threatening.

EU Refugee Crisis In France: Calais Camp Demolition Begins As Asylum-Seekers Look To Resettlement

The part of the Calais camp in northern France that is being cleared serves as a shelter to as many as 3,500 refugees.

Where Do I Vote? How To Find Polling Places For Super Tuesday 2016

With caucuses or primaries in 12 states and one territory, here's a look at why Super Tuesday is so important.

EU Refugee Crisis In Greece: Border Closures With Schengen Area May Cause 70,000 Asylum-Seekers To Be Stranded

As European countries close their borders, asylum-seekers find themselves stranded, and officials warn of a humanitarian crisis.

Ireland Elections Results 2016: Sinn Fein Refuses Coalition As Hung Parliament Looms

As Friday’s elections returned poor results for the ruling Fine Gael-Labour coalition, the first political moves to form a new government will get underway Monday.