Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Hillary Clinton email investigation documents set for FBI release: report
The FBI expects to release imminently key documents in its investigation of Hillary Clinton's private email server, including notes of its interview with the Democratic presidential nominee. Published August 30, 2016
Teddy Bridgewater injures left leg, Vikings end practice early after quarterback’s injury
Minnesota Vikings Teddy Bridgewater injured his left leg at practice seriously enough to have an ambulance called to the facility, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported. Published August 30, 2016
CNN edits Donald Trump tweet referencing ‘Crooked Hillary’ Clinton
Even when CNN was presenting Donald Trump's own words, some at the network tried Monday to make sure to edit disrespectful references to Hillary Clinton. Published August 29, 2016
Los Angeles Airport active shooter reported
There were reports of an active shooting incident late Sunday night in the baggage claim area of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), but they turned out to be unfounded. Published August 29, 2016
MSNBC plays KFC fried chicken ad for NAACP president during racism discussion
MSNBC invited the head of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on Saturday to discuss charges of racism against Donald Trump's presidential campaign. And showed him a fried-chicken commercial. Published August 28, 2016
Stephen Bannon, Donald Trump campaign CEO, once charged with domestic violence
Stephen Bannon, the new CEO of the Donald Trump presidential campaign was charged with domestic violence against his then-wife in 1996, Politico reported Thursday night. Published August 25, 2016
Ryan Lochte charged with making false report of robbery
Authorities in Brazil have filed charges accusing U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte of making a false police report and want him in Brazil to respond to them. Published August 25, 2016
Powerball draws winning numbers for $125.9 million jackpot
A month after awarding the eighth-biggest prize in U.S. history Saturday, the Powerball drawing continued its climb back into nine-figure jackpot territory Wednesday at $125.9 million. Published August 24, 2016
Hope Solo suspended from U.S. women’s soccer team
Longtime star goalkeeper Hope Solo has been suspended from the U.S. national women's soccer team for calling the Swedish team "cowards" after the Swedes eliminated the U.S. from the Olympics. The suspension, which also involved a termination of her contract with the U.S. Soccer Federation, was promptly lamented by Ms. Solo and denounced as sexist by the team players' union, which vowed an appeal. Published August 24, 2016
Iranian ships intercept U.S. destroyer: report
Four Iranian patrol boats made an unsafe "high-speed intercept" against a U.S. destroyer near the Strait of Hormuz. Published August 24, 2016
Earthquake shakes Italy, northeast of Rome
Two central areas in Italy were struck by a series of earthquakes Wednesday morning, killing at least 11 people. One mayor said his town had been destroyed, and he feared more fatalities. Published August 23, 2016
Ryan Lochte, James Feigen charges recommended by Brazilian police
Brazilian police have recommended that charges of falsely reporting a crime be brought against U.S. Olympic swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen. Published August 18, 2016
Evan Bayh’s voter registration status ‘inactive’ in Indiana
Evan Bayh, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Indiana, has had his voter-registration there listed by state elections officials as "inactive," CNN reported. Published August 18, 2016
Ryan Lochte changes robbery story as Brazil detains fellow U.S. swimmers: report
In an interview with NBC, U.S. swimmer Ryan Lochte has reportedly changed details of his account of being robbed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Published August 17, 2016
Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, U.S. swimmers, blocked from boarding flight home from Rio
Brazilian police have prevented three U.S. swimmers from leaving the country after the Rio de Janeiro Olympics over the investigation of a robbery complaint by teammate Ryan Lochte. Published August 17, 2016
$400 million payment to Iran was ransom for prisoners, accounts of transaction suggest
The Obama administration has insisted that its $400 million transfer to Iran was unrelated to Tehran's same-day freeing of Americans held by the Islamic republic. Published August 17, 2016
John McLaughlin dies at 89, host of ‘McLaughlin Group’ recently missed first show in 34 years
John McLaughlin, the longtime host of the pioneering political roundtable show "The McLaughlin Group" has died at age 89. Published August 16, 2016
Oscar Morel charged in murder of Queens imam, friend
Citing "police officials," the New York Daily News said Monday that Oscar Morel, 35, was arrested Sunday night in the double killing. Published August 15, 2016
Aetna deals latest blow to Obamacare, pulls out of most markets
In a major blow to Obamacare, one of America's largest health insurers said it was pulling out of most of the markets in which it was participating, citing huge losses in the past quarter. Published August 15, 2016
!["[President Obama] is the founder of ISIS. He is the founder of ISIS, OK? He's the founder. He founded ISIS. And I would say the co-founder would be crooked Hillary Clinton," Donald Trump said. (Associated Press)](https://twt-thumbs-staging.washtimes.com/media-staging.washtimes.com/media/image/2016/08/10/Trump_c0-429-5104-3403_s652x380.jpg?37e878a839c11b5dfdffb2c9f4ab579d42f798dc)
Donald Trump: Obama ‘the founder of ISIS’; Hillary Clinton co-founder
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump used a Wednesday rally to accuse President Obama and "crooked Hillary Clinton" of co-founding the Islamic State. Published August 10, 2016
