Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Floyd Mayweather defends Trump’s language about women
Domestic abuser Floyd Mayweather came to the defense Thursday of President Trump's language about women, calling them just the words of a real man. Published September 14, 2017
Racism banner draped over Green Monster during Red Sox game
During Wednesday night's game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland A's, some fans unfurled a protest sign accusing the U.S. of being a racism-loving country. Published September 13, 2017
Black Lives Matter protesters defaced Jefferson statue at UVa.
The statue of Thomas Jefferson was attacked Tuesday evening by protesters at the university he founded. Published September 12, 2017
Jon Jones UFC champ positive test for banned steroids confirmed
Former UFC champion Jon Jones has reportedly been told his positive test for banned steroids has been confirmed. Published September 12, 2017
Trey Gowdy: FBI not cooperating on Trump dossier
A key House committee investigating an opposition-research dossier containing salacious details on Donald Trump has reportedly subpoenaed personally the heads of both the FBI and the Justice Department over their agencies' noncooperation with the panel's previous efforts. Published September 5, 2017
David Clarke Milwaukee County Sheriff resigns
Sheriff David Clarke of Milwaukee, a hero among law-and-order conservatives, has resigned, according to a local Wisconsin news report. Published August 31, 2017
LeBron James criticizes fans for burning Isaiah Thomas jerseys
The Decision caused a lot of Cleveland Cavaliers fans to burn their Lebron James jerseys, and it's now a social-media "thing" for fans to post videos of their doing that when a player leaves a team. Published August 24, 2017
Joseph Aucoin, head of Navy’s 7th Fleet, relieved of duty
The deadly collision involving the USS John S. McCain has cost the 7th Fleet commander his post. Published August 22, 2017
Jon Jones UFC champion tested positive for Turinabol
UFC light-heavyweight champion Jon Jones has reportedly tested positive for banned substances again and will be stripped of his title. Published August 22, 2017
ESPN pulls announcer Robert Lee from University of Virginia football game
According to the popular college-football blog Outkick the Coverage, ESPN pulled an Asian announcer from calling a University of Virginia football game. The announcer's name is Robert Lee. Published August 22, 2017
Intel, Under Armour Merck CEOs resign from Trump manufacturing council
Late Monday night, the chief executive officer of Intel became the third business titan to resign from President Trump's manufacturing council. Published August 14, 2017
Kim Jong-un says U.S. could defuse North Korea nuclear showdown
The official Korea Central News Agency reported that supreme leader Kim Jong-un said the U.S. could defuse matters with concrete gestures. Published August 14, 2017
Durham, N.C. Protesters in topple Confederate memorial statue
Protesters in North Carolina posted a video Monday of their tearing down a Confederate memorial, calling it a response to the weekend violence in Charlottesville. Published August 14, 2017
Kathleen Rice: NRA, Dana Loesch threats to national security
A U.S. House member called the National Rifle Association and one of its chief spokeswomen a threat to national security. Published August 10, 2017
CNN severed ties with Jeffrey Lord over use of Nazi slogan
CNN has severed ties with perhaps its best-known Donald Trump defender over his sarcastic use of a Nazi slogan at a liberal activist. Published August 10, 2017
Glen Campbell dies after battle with Alzheimer’s
Legendary country singer Glen Campbell died Tuesday after his lengthy battle with Alzheimer's disease. Published August 8, 2017
Google fires James Damore for criticizing diversity program
Google has reportedly fired the author of an internal memo criticizing the company's diversity program. Published August 7, 2017
House Republicans seek special counsel for Hillary Clinton, Loretta Lynch
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee reportedly want another special prosecutor to investigate the 2016 presidential election -- this one focusing on possible wrongdoing by Hillary Clinton and other Democrats. Published July 27, 2017
Clay Higgins Auschwitz video draws condemnation
A Louisiana congressman filmed himself calling for U.S. military superiority from inside one of the gas chambers at Auschwitz, drawing swift condemnation Tuesday from the group that runs the concentration camp memorial. Published July 4, 2017
Chris Christie, New Jersey lawmakers strike budget deal; beach photos leave an imprint
A Monday night budget deal in Trenton should pave the way for New Jersey residents to join Gov. Chris Christie on the state's parks and beaches. Published July 3, 2017