Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Cipisirono Cole, Baltimore DPW worker charged with killing co-worker, found dead in cell
Cipisirono Cole, the man accused of killing a co-worker at the Baltimore Department of Public Works, has reportedly killed himself in jail. Published March 8, 2016
Kyle Odom, suspect in shooting of Ted Cruz rally pastor, arrested in Washington, D.C.
The man suspected of shooting a prominent Idaho evangelical pastor was arrested Tuesday outside the White House, just hours after claiming his victim was a Martian. Published March 8, 2016
Bernie Sanders files lawsuit to allow 17-year-olds to vote in Ohio
The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernard Sanders filed a lawsuit Tuesday to force Ohio to allow 17-year-olds to vote in next week's primary as long as they will be 18 by the time of November's general election. Published March 8, 2016
Kim Jong-un says North Korea has miniaturized nuclear warhead
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un issued his latest nuclear-program brag Wednesday, saying on state media that his country had developed a nuclear warhead. Published March 8, 2016
Fredericksburg, Va., firefighters reinstated after suspension for efforts to save toddler
The two Fredericksburg firefighters who were suspended for violating protocol in efforts to save a non-responsive toddler were reinstated Monday after a public outcry. Published March 7, 2016
Mr. T pays tribute to Nancy Reagan
One of Nancy Reagan's most iconic White House photos involved her sitting in the lap and kissing the forehead of one of the "baddest men on the planet" -- dressed as Santa Claus. Published March 7, 2016
Erin Andrews awarded $55 million in nude video lawsuit
Sportscaster Erin Andrews received $55 million from a jury Monday in a lawsuit over the secret recording and release of a nude video. Published March 7, 2016
Michael Bloomberg won’t run for president over fears of ensuring Republican victory
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday he would not make an independent run for the presidency, as he had been considering, because of fears it would result in a Republican victory. Published March 7, 2016
North Korea threatens nuclear strike against U.S., South Korea
North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike against South Korea and the U.S., including the American homeland, over the two nations' joint military exercises. Published March 6, 2016
Ray Tomlinson, email inventor, dies at 74
The man widely cited as the inventor of email has died, CNN reported Sunday afternoon. Ray Tomlinson was 74. Published March 6, 2016
Donald Trump says he’d force U.S. military to commit war crimes
In an answer at Thursday night's presidential debate, tycoon Donald Trump said he would force the U.S. military to commit war crimes. Published March 3, 2016
Ted Cruz ‘birther’ eligibility challenge to be decided by New York judge
A New York state judge told lawyers Thursday on both sides of the latest lawsuit asserting that Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president that he needs the weekend to consider the matter and rule. Published March 3, 2016
North Korea orders nuclear weapons readied for use without warning: report
North Korea has ordered its nuclear weapons to be made ready for use without warning, according to a report in South Korea's leading news agency. Published March 3, 2016
Bryan Pagliano, Hillary Clinton worker, cooperating with FBI in email scandal
A former Hillary Clinton presidential-campaign worker, who took the Fifth Amendment before Congress over her email arrangement, is now reportedly cooperating with prosecutors. Published March 2, 2016
Ben Carson to be asked to drop out, run for Florida Senate seat: report
According to a CNN report, Ben Carson will be approached by Republican elders asking him to drop out of the presidential race -- with an incentive. Published March 2, 2016
Rick Scott to endorse Donald Trump: report
Donald Trump's winning over of Republican lawmakers continues, as Florida Gov. Rick Scott will endorse him, Fox News reported. Published March 1, 2016
Ted Cruz eligibility challenge dismissed by Illinois judge
An Illinois lawyer failed Tuesday in his effort to get Sen. Ted Cruz tossed off the Illinois presidential-primary ballot on the grounds of his Canadian birth. Published March 1, 2016
Scott DesJarlais endorses Donald Trump
The Trump congressional caucus grew again Monday as a Republican House member announced he had voted for the tycoon as president. Published February 29, 2016
George Kennedy dies at 91
Actor George Kennedy, known for playing rough-hewn characters and then for parodying them, died Sunday, family members told TMZ. Published February 29, 2016
‘Spotlight’ wins Oscar for best picture
In a shocking upset, "Spotlight" took home Best Picture at Sunday night's Academy Awards. Published February 29, 2016
