Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
N.Y. bill would force some Chick-fil-A locations to open on Sundays
If you're craving a Chick-fil-A sandwich on a Sunday but ... well, you know you can't get one ... New York state may be helping you out. Published December 19, 2023
UFC star says Trump support cost him title fight: ‘The judges have never favored me’
UFC star Colby Covington blamed his loss in a world title fight over the weekend on hatred of former President Donald Trump. Published December 18, 2023
NBA G League player, girlfriend charged with murder after woman’s remains found in Las Vegas desert
An NBA G League player has been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 23-year-old woman in Las Vegas earlier this month. Published December 17, 2023
Charles Barkley dismisses Trump supporters as a ‘small little group of nutty people’
NBA legend Charles Barkley called supporters of former President Donald Trump "nutty" and compared them to drunks. Published December 7, 2023
Brenda Lee’s ‘Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree’ tops Billboard Hot 100, 65 years after release
Brenda Lee's "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" tops the Billboard Hot 100 this week, 65 years after the now 78-year-old Ms. Lee recorded it. Published December 4, 2023
Texas sues Pfizer over COVID-19 vaccine: ‘The pandemic did not end; it got worse’
In a lawsuit filed Thursday in state district court in Lubbock County, state Attorney General Ken Paxton accused Pfizer of promoting the vaccine and its boosters by making "unsupported claims." Published November 30, 2023
Agency drops Susan Sarandon over comments on Jews
The Oscar-winning actress was dropped by her talent agency after an anti-Jewish rant at a rally in New York City. Published November 21, 2023
‘Let the thing go’: Kid Rock says it’s time to move past Bud Light boycott
One of the first and biggest voices denouncing Bud Light over its Dylan Mulvaney campaign is willing to let bygones be bygones. Published November 16, 2023
Anheuser-Busch marketing chief resigns in wake of Dylan Mulvaney-Bud Light fiasco
Benoit Garbe, the U.S. chief marketing officer for the beer giant, is resigning at the end of the year "in order to embark on a new chapter in his career," the company said in a statement to CBS MoneyWatch. Published November 16, 2023
George Washington University suspends Students for Justice in Palestine
George Washington University has suspended the student group that last month projected onto a campus building a Hamas slogan calling for the destruction of Israel. Published November 14, 2023
Jon Voight chides daughter Angelina Jolie on Israel-Hamas stance: ‘No understanding of God’s honor’
Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight is saying he is "disappointed" in Oscar-winning daughter Angelina Jolie for her public words on the Hamas-Israel war. Published November 6, 2023
Nancy Pelosi subpoenaed in California criminal case
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been served with a subpoena "to produce documents" in a California criminal case. Published November 1, 2023
Rep. Dean Phillips launches 2024 primary challenge to Biden: ‘I have to’
Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota told CBS News that he will run for president, saying Joe Biden won't be able to win a general election. Published October 26, 2023
‘Person of interest’ identified in Lewiston, Maine, shootings; at least 16 dead as manhunt continues
The Lewiston Police Department posted on its Facebook page that "Law Enforcement is attempting to locate Robert Card 4/4/1983, as a person of interest regarding the mass shooting at Schemengees Bar and Sparetime Recreation this evening." Published October 25, 2023
Blaxploitation star Richard Roundtree dies at 81
Legendary blaxploitation star Richard Roundtree died Tuesday of cancer, his family told entertainment news outlets. He was 81. Published October 24, 2023
Cher vows to leave U.S. if Trump wins in 2024: ‘I almost got an ulcer the last time’
The legendary pop star said in an interview promoting an upcoming Christmas album that she will leave the U.S. if the former president wins the 2024 election. Published October 19, 2023
Democrat floats George W. Bush for House speaker
House Speaker George W. Bush? One House Democrat pushed that idea Monday as a potential way to break the paralysis created by the vacancy in the chamber's top position. Published October 16, 2023
Fan caps moment of silence for Israel by yelling ‘f— Hamas!’ at Chiefs-Broncos game
The NFL held a moment of silence to mourn the Hamas terror attacks in Israel before Thursday night's game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos. But at least one fan had another idea. Published October 12, 2023
Powerball reveals winning numbers for $1.73 billion jackpot, second-biggest prize in U.S. history
The second-biggest lottery prize in U.S. history was on the line Wednesday night, as the Powerball drawing had a $1.73 billion jackpot. Published October 11, 2023
Powerball reveals winning numbers for $1.55 billion jackpot
American lottery players competed Monday for the fourth-biggest jackpot in U.S. history, as the Powerball drawing had a top prize of $1.55 billion. Published October 9, 2023
