Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Lufthansa flight from Houston to Frankfurt, Germany, diverted to JFK Airport after bomb threat
A "credible threat" of a bomb aboard a trans-Atlantic flight forced an emergency diversion to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport. Published December 12, 2016
Donald Trump mocks Democrats, Green Party after Wisconsin recount boosts lead
President-elect Donald Trump spiked the football Monday evening on the "scam" of the Wisconsin recount. Published December 12, 2016
‘Cindy Brady’ Susan Olsen loses radio gig after foul-mouthed, anti-gay rant
Turns out former "Brady Bunch" child star Susan Olsen -- aka Cindy Brady -- has quite a little potty mouth, and is now out one radio-hosting gig as a result. Published December 11, 2016
Terry Branstad, Iowa governor, accepts China ambassador post: report
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has reportedly accepted an offer from President-elect Donald Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to China. Published December 6, 2016
Electoral college voters in Colorado sue for right to ignore popular vote
Two members of the Electoral College pledged to support Hillary Clinton have filed a lawsuit intended to undo the presidential-election victory of Donald Trump. Published December 6, 2016
Earthquake strikes near Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Nearly 100 people were killed Wednesday as the Indonesian coastal area hit by the massive 2004 earthquake tsunami was struck again. Published December 6, 2016
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers teammates boycott Donald Trump hotels
LeBron James and several of his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates are reportedly boycotting Donald Trump-branded hotels for the team's travels this season. Published December 5, 2016
Donald Trump reaches deal with Carrier to keep factory in U.S.: Report
He's not even president yet, but Donald Trump already is making deals to keep jobs in the U.S., according to CNBC. Published November 29, 2016
Tom Price to be name as Health and Human Services secretary
Rep. Tom Price, Georgia Republican and a strong critic of Obamacare, will reportedly be appointed as the next secretary of Health and Human Services. Published November 28, 2016
Donald Trump alleges ‘serious voter fraud’ in Virginia, New Hampshire, California
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to allege, without specific evidence, that there was massive voter fraud in the election he just won. Published November 27, 2016
Mark Hamill casts Donald Trump’s team as a ‘who’s-who of really despicable people’
Luke Skywalker doesn't think the Force is with Donald Trump. Published November 27, 2016
Mexican company offers to build Donald Trump’s border wall
Not only is Mexico going to pay for a "big, beautiful" border wall (says Donald Trump), but a Mexican company already is offering to help build it. Published November 23, 2016
Obama overtime pay rule blocked by federal judge
A federal judge has blocked a Department of Labor rule on overtime pay that made 4.2 million private-sector workers eligible for mandatory extra pay or time off. Published November 22, 2016
Kanye West hospitalized after concert rants, tour cancellation
Controversial hip-hop star Kanye West was forcibly rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon in Los Angeles and is under psychiatric evaluation, according to the entertainment-news site TMZ Published November 21, 2016
Tennessee school bus crash: At least 23 injured in Chattanooga
An elementary-school bus crash has killed "multiple" children and sent many more to the hospital, according to local TV reports in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Published November 21, 2016
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day declares ‘No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA’ at AMAs
"No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA," Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong chanted, repeating a frequent refrain by liberals and leftists about Donald Trump. Published November 21, 2016
Gigi Hadid debuts Melania Trump impression at AMAs
Model Gigi Hadid used her co-hosting gig at Sunday's American Music Award to mock another model -- incoming first lady Melania Trump. Published November 20, 2016
Nancy Pelosi wins NRCC endorsement in House Democrats’ leadership fight
On Thursday, Nancy Pelosi received an official challenge to her leadership of the House Democratic Caucus. But never fear, as she has an important ally in her fight: House Republicans. Published November 17, 2016
Donald Trump transition team announces 5-year lobbying ban for appointees
In its first "drain the swamp" maneuver, the Donald Trump transition team announced that White House appointees would be subject to a lengthy ban on becoming a lobbyist. Published November 16, 2016
Donald Trump dismisses Cabinet speculation: ‘I am the only one who knows who the finalists are!’
Speculation about who'll serve in Donald Trump's Cabinet has been percolating around Washington. But the president-elect dismissed it all Tuesday night. Published November 15, 2016
