Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Powerball: Tonight’s winning numbers revealed
A month after awarding a half-billion-dollar jackpot that is getting mired in legal dispute, the Powerball drawing continued its climb through nine-figure jackpot territory Wednesday at $165 million. Published February 7, 2018
Eric Holder says Donald Trump committed obstruction of justice in firing James Comey
According to former Attorney General Eric H. Holder Jr., President Trump technically has committed obstruction of justice. Published February 7, 2018
House Freedom Caucus opposes Senate budget deal
The conservative House Freedom Caucus said Wednesday night that it officially opposes the budget deal struck by senators earlier in the day. Published February 7, 2018
Walgreens adopts ‘Transgender Inclusion’ bathroom policy
Walgreens has become the latest company to allow people to choose which bathrooms to use without regard for their biological sex. Published February 7, 2018
Muriel Bowser office: Donald Trump must pay for own military parade
A spokeswoman for D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday that the District has not received any formal word on the proposed parade. Large government-related events usually involve cooperation between the city and Uncle Sam. Published February 7, 2018
Kristaps Porzingis tore ACL, Knicks say
The New York Knicks announced Tuesday evening that their star forward Kristaps Porzingis has a torn ACL. Published February 6, 2018
Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling says Trump parade ‘not in culture’ of U.S. military
The former commander of the Army's 1st Armored Division doesn't want to see a French- or Chinese-style military parade on the streets of Washington, saying such events are not in the U.S. military's DNA. Published February 6, 2018
Antwione Williams blasts Trump for politicizing Edwin Jackson death
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Antwione Williams had a simple message for President Trump -- don't use my friend's death for political purposes. Published February 6, 2018
Josh McDaniels spurns Colts, remains with Patriots: report
Josh McDaniels had been expected to be introduced as the Colts new head coach this week, but ESPN's Adam Schefter, in what he called a "stunner," says that won't happen. Published February 6, 2018
Jim Carrey calls for Facebook boycott over Russia election interference
A Facebook boycott was the rallying cry Tuesday from comedian Jim Carrey, who used one social-media giant to call for a campaign against another. Published February 6, 2018
Steve Bannon won’t appear before House intelligence committee despite subpoena: report
Don't expect a rerun Tuesday of Steve Bannon's contentious appearance last month before the House intelligence committee. Published February 5, 2018
Trump to establish ‘National Vetting Center’ for immigrants, travelers: report
President Trump will reportedly establish a "National Vetting Center" to improve scrutiny of travelers and immigrants to the U.S. Published February 5, 2018
Trump advised against interview with Robert Mueller: report
President Trump has reportedly been advised by his lawyers not to agree to an interview under oath with special counsel Robert S. Mueller's legal team. Published February 5, 2018
John Mahoney, ‘Frasier’ dad, dies at 77
John Mahoney, the actor who played two of the 1990s most famous "dad" roles, has died. Published February 5, 2018
Joseph Restaurant in Miami site of hostage situation: report
In a story that got stranger as Monday afternoon rolled on, the Miami police say a hostage situation at a Little Havana club-restaurant may have been a hoax. Published February 5, 2018
Malcolm Jenkins, Chris Long, Torrey Smith of Eagles to skip Trump White House visit
Even before the invitations have been sent out, wide receiver Torrey Smith, defensive end Chris Long, and safety Malcolm Jenkins have said they will not meet with President Trump. Published February 5, 2018
Alex Gonsales accused in DUI death of Colts Edwin Jackson
The man accused of killing an NFL player and another man in a DUI-related crash Sunday morning is a Mexican immigrant whom authorities are trying to deport, according to charging documents. Published February 4, 2018
Edwin Jackson, Colts linebacker, killed by suspected drunken driver: report
Linebacker Edwin Jackson, along with 54-year-old Jeffrey Monroe of Avon, were killed around 4 a.m. Sunday along Insterstate 70 in Indianapolis, according to police reports cited in the Indianapolis Star. Published February 4, 2018
Cardi B: No Super Bowl halftime show until Colin Kaepernick on NFL roster
Rapper Cardi B said at Maxim's Super Bowl party in Minneapolis that she would not perform unless Colin Kaepernick, who started the trend of kneeling during the national anthem, is on an NFL roster. Published February 4, 2018
Ted Lieu: GOP ‘cowards’ on Nunes memo worse than Trump ‘true believers’
Rep. Ted Lieu said Republican lawmakers who don't actively criticize President Trump over the Nunes memo are worse than the deplorable "true believers." Published February 4, 2018
