Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Jakarta rocked by explosion
The capital of Indonesia was rocked by a series of explosions and an ensuing gun battle that still hadn't ended Thursday afternoon, as witnesses compared the scene to the recent Paris attacks. A police spokesman said four people were killed. Published January 13, 2016
Powerball numbers for Wednesday, Jan. 13 revealed
Powerball officials drew the winning numbers Wednesday night in the richest lottery jackpot in world history, with the winner receiving up to $1.5 billion. Published January 13, 2016
Sydney Opera House cleared; police operation underway
A police operation was under way Thursday afternoon at Sydney Opera House in Australia, one of the world's most iconic sites. Published January 13, 2016
Peyton Manning calls Al-Jazeera America’s demise ‘devastating’
Peyton Manning wash't shedding tears Wednesday over the demise of Al Jazeera America, the cable news network that announced earlier in the day that it would be closing by the end of April. Published January 13, 2016
Bill Cosby seeks dismissal of sexual assault charges
Bill Cosby filed a motion Monday to dismiss sexual assault charges brought against him, saying they violate a 2005 civil-case agreement and are effectively a form of entrapment. Published January 11, 2016
DraftKings, FanDuel win court stay, can do business in New York
Daily fantasy sports can operate in New York for the foreseeable future. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, DraftKings and FanDuel have received a permanent injunction against state officials' efforts to shut down their business. Published January 11, 2016
Missing U.S. Hellfire missile located in Cuba
One of the most advanced U.S. missiles was unintentionally shipped to Cuba in 2014, according to a report Thursday evening in the Wall Street Journal. Published January 7, 2016
Alan Grayson vows lawsuit contesting Ted Cruz candidacy on U.S. citizenship grounds
A Democratic member of the U.S. House vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit challenging Sen. Ted Cruz's Constitutional eligibility to become president. Published January 7, 2016
Brian Encinia, Texas state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland, indicted on perjury charges
The Texas state trooper who arrested Sandra Bland, the black woman who committed suicide in her jail cell a few days later, has been indicted on perjury charges related to the case. Published January 6, 2016
North Korea ‘artificial earthquake’ may signal nuclear test
North Korea announced early Wednesday that it had conducted a hydrogen-bomb test, making the surprise proclamation just hours after an earthquake was detected in North Korea by multiple international seismic organizations. Published January 5, 2016
Carly Fiorina says Rose Bowl tweet ‘tongue-in-cheek,’ calls flap silly
Businesswoman Carly Fiorina pooh-poohed the media flap over her Rose Bowl tweeting Sunday, telling CNN that the coverage meant "it was a slow news day for the media." Published January 3, 2016
Andrew Cuomo orders statewide shelters to take in homeless during cold
In the latest political spat between the two top Democrats in New York state's local politics, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered cities statewide to take homeless people indoors when the temperature drops below freezing. Published January 3, 2016
Earthquake strikes near India-Myanmar border
A powerful earthquake hit Northeastern India, near the country's border with Myanmar early Monday, killing at least six people and injuring more than 100 people. Published January 3, 2016
Wayne Rogers, ‘Trapper John’ McIntyre on M*A*S*H, dies at 82
The actor who played Trapper John on the popular 1970s TV sitcom "M*A*S*H" has died. Wayne Rogers was 82. Published December 31, 2015
Hillary Clinton advised to consider resigning as secretary of state after Obama’s Russia comments
A key Hillary Clinton adviser told her that she may have to consider resigning as secretary of state after President Obama was caught telling Russia's president off-mic early in 2012 that he could make more concessions on missile defense after November's U.S. elections. Published December 31, 2015
Obama administration delays decision on Iran ballistic missile program sanctions
The White House has delayed a decision on whether to impose sanctions on Iranian individuals and companies over Tehran's ballistic-missile program. Published December 31, 2015
Munich police warn of ‘imminent threat’ of terror attack, evacuate train stations
Authorities in Germany warned that Islamic State backed terrorists were planning a rerun of the Paris attacks at the New Year's Eve celebrations in Munich. Published December 31, 2015
Obama administration preparing sanctions over Iran ballistic missile program
The U.S. is preparing sanctions against Iranian companies and individuals over Tehran's ballistic missile program, an act that the Islamic Republic has said would violate the recently signed nuclear deal. Published December 30, 2015
Utah bid to block Planned Parenthood funding prevented by appeals court injunction
Planned Parenthood can start taking Utah's state money, as a federal appeals court granted an injunction Wednesday against the governor's effort to defund the abortion provider. Published December 30, 2015
Rahm Emanuel’s Chicago police plan emphasizes Tasers, de-escalation
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced several changes in the training and equipping of the city's police, responding to a torrent of criticism about police brutality. Published December 29, 2015