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.

Oil Crisis 2016: Saudi Arabia Encourages Foreign Investment As Price Per Barrel Remains Low

A worldwide glut has damaged the oil-rich nation’s economy, which is heavily dependent on petroleum exports.

Oregon Standoff Update: Ammon Bundy Arraigned As Harney County Sheriff Warns, 'This Can't Happen In America'

After his arrest Tuesday, Oregon protest leader Ammon Bundy called on remaining occupiers at a wildlife refuge to go home.

Super Bowl 50 Terrorism Threat? F-16 Fighter Jets, FBI, K-9 Units, Helicopters Ready For Football Game

Law enforcement stepped up security ahead of the football showdown in Santa Clara, California.

Oregon Standoff Update: Ammon Bundy Booking Photos Released Amid Armed Rancher Occupation

The armed occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Center in Oregon ended after almost one month.

Gay Marriage 2016: Italy’s Civil Union Law Could Help Its Struggling Economy

As Parliament prepares to debate a proposed law on civil unions, tourism professionals are looking to grab their share of the $165 billion LGBT market.

Germany Military Spending Too Low Amid ISIS Fight, Refugee Crisis, Says Defense Commissioner

Germany's defense commissioner petitioned Parliament to raise military spending, citing an overextension of resources.

Argentina Locust Plague: Armageddon, End of Days Or Climate Change Disaster?

A United Nations report had previously warned that climate change could trigger locust plagues.

'Anonymous Conservative' Hacks Iowa Caucus Over Palin Trump Endorsement

The cyberattack came exactly one week before the caucus is scheduled to take place.

New ISIS Video Threatens Malaysia Days After Islamic State Paris Attackers Footage Released

The video warned of revenge attacks against counterterrorism raids.

Is Sebring Ohio The Next Flint Water Crisis? Schools Close Amid Lead Testing

News of the possible water crisis in Sebring, Ohio, came as protests over contaminated water erupted in Flint, Michigan.

Will ISIS Attack Italy? Terror Threat Grows As Alleged Islamic State Group Supporter Arrested In Calabria

Italy has stepped up its counterterrorism efforts in the past few months, conducting dozens of raids.

Portugal Presidential Election Results 2016: Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa Wins In Sluggish Economy

The TV personality garnered an absolute majority and led his closest rival by 30 percentage points.

'Revenant' Box Office Sales: True Story Pioneer Film Tops Weekend Despite Blizzard

The movie landed the No. 1 box office spot despite extreme conditions across much of the eastern U.S.

Winter Storm Jonas Update: New Jersey, New York Shovel Snow As Washington, Baltimore Contend With Ice, Flooding [PHOTOS]

The storm was blamed for at least 28 deaths and left hundreds of thousands of people without power, as it dumped more than 2 feet of snow on many areas.

Oil Prices 2016: Saudi Arabia Production Remains High As Aramco Looks To Foreign Investment

Saudi Arabia has looked to diversify its holdings and privatize oil companies amid an ongoing global oil glut.

Venice Carnival Events 2016: Costumes, History, Masks, Balls, Abound At Italian Festival [PHOTOS]

The two-week festival draws visitors from all over the world.

Portugal Presidential Election Results: Who Is Marcelo Rebelo De Sousa And Can He Fix The Portuguese Economy?

Analysts said they fear another electoral upset Sunday will harm Portugal's sluggish economy.

ISIS In Europe? Islamist Extremists Buying Land In Bosnia Herzegovina Amid Islamic State Terror Fears: Report

The suspected militants have denied ties to the Islamic State Group.

Anti-Semitism In Europe: Jews Fleeing Germany Amid Rise Of Islamic Extremism, Far-Right Radicals

The threat of Islamic extremism as well as neo-Nazi style movements have caused German Jews to experience fear.

Pamela Anderson Rallies Against Foie Gras Law In France As French Lawmakers Denounce ‘Superficial’ TV Star

The actress was invited to attend the debate for a bill that would ban certain farming practices accused of being inhumane.

Edgar Allan Poe Facts: 7 Quotes, Tales And History For 'The Raven' Creator's Birthday

The circumstances of Poe's death remain a mystery to this day.

Stephen Hawking Warns Of Technology Apocalypse Involving Nuclear Weapons, Genetically Engineered Diseases

The acclaimed physicist has long advocated for the need to look to space for humanity's future.

Super Bowl 50 Terrorism Plot? FBI Warns Of Security Threats, Lone Wolf Terrorism At Football Showdown

The stadium in California can hold nearly 70,000 people, making it a possible target for attack.

Streaming Television 2016: EU In Battle With Sky, Disney, Sony And Others Over TV Competition

The commissioner for competition launched an antitrust suit against several major studios for not respecting the EU's single trading bloc.

Oregon Standoff Update: Local Brothers Launch Anti-Bundy Campaign Against Armed Ranchers

The rancher occupation has cost the local government tens of thousands of dollars.

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Davos Meeting Preview 2016: What To Watch For At World Economic Forum In Switzerland

With financial markets appearing increasingly shaky around the globe, there will be plenty to talk about at the World Economic Forum annual meeting this week.