Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Donald Trump: Germany, Turkey, Switzerland attacks a wake-up call on terrorism
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday evening to note the day's multiple terrorist attacks, which he called a wake-up call for the world. Published December 19, 2016
Zsa Zsa Gabor dies at 99: report
Actress and social-icon Zsa Zsa Gabor died Sunday of an apparent heart attack. She was 99. Published December 18, 2016
Alan Thicke dies at 69: report
TV star Alan Thicke, who became an 80s icon with his role as the patriarch on "Growing Pains," died Tuesday of an apparent heart attack, according to multiple news outlets. Published December 13, 2016
Donald Trump offers Ryan Zinke interior secretary post: report
Rep. Ryan Zinke, Montana Republican, is Donald Trump's choice to be Interior secretary. Published December 13, 2016
Donald Trump to leave businesses before inauguration
Donald Trump announced via Twitter late Monday night that he would "be leaving" his business before his inauguration next month. Published December 12, 2016
Donald Trump to tap Rick Perry for energy secretary post: report
In his latest pro-development move, President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly decided on a longtime former governor of Texas to be his energy secretary. Published December 12, 2016
Mitt Romney won’t be Donald Trump’s secretary of state
Mitt Romney said Monday evening that he will not be Donald Trump's secretary of state. Published December 12, 2016
Lufthansa flight from Houston to Frankfurt, Germany, diverted to JFK Airport after bomb threat
A "credible threat" of a bomb aboard a trans-Atlantic flight forced an emergency diversion to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport. Published December 12, 2016
Donald Trump mocks Democrats, Green Party after Wisconsin recount boosts lead
President-elect Donald Trump spiked the football Monday evening on the "scam" of the Wisconsin recount. Published December 12, 2016
‘Cindy Brady’ Susan Olsen loses radio gig after foul-mouthed, anti-gay rant
Turns out former "Brady Bunch" child star Susan Olsen -- aka Cindy Brady -- has quite a little potty mouth, and is now out one radio-hosting gig as a result. Published December 11, 2016
Terry Branstad, Iowa governor, accepts China ambassador post: report
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad has reportedly accepted an offer from President-elect Donald Trump to be the U.S. ambassador to China. Published December 6, 2016
Electoral college voters in Colorado sue for right to ignore popular vote
Two members of the Electoral College pledged to support Hillary Clinton have filed a lawsuit intended to undo the presidential-election victory of Donald Trump. Published December 6, 2016
Earthquake strikes near Banda Aceh, Indonesia
Nearly 100 people were killed Wednesday as the Indonesian coastal area hit by the massive 2004 earthquake tsunami was struck again. Published December 6, 2016
LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers teammates boycott Donald Trump hotels
LeBron James and several of his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates are reportedly boycotting Donald Trump-branded hotels for the team's travels this season. Published December 5, 2016
Donald Trump reaches deal with Carrier to keep factory in U.S.: Report
He's not even president yet, but Donald Trump already is making deals to keep jobs in the U.S., according to CNBC. Published November 29, 2016
Tom Price to be name as Health and Human Services secretary
Rep. Tom Price, Georgia Republican and a strong critic of Obamacare, will reportedly be appointed as the next secretary of Health and Human Services. Published November 28, 2016
Donald Trump alleges ‘serious voter fraud’ in Virginia, New Hampshire, California
President-elect Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to allege, without specific evidence, that there was massive voter fraud in the election he just won. Published November 27, 2016
Mark Hamill casts Donald Trump’s team as a ‘who’s-who of really despicable people’
Luke Skywalker doesn't think the Force is with Donald Trump. Published November 27, 2016
Mexican company offers to build Donald Trump’s border wall
Not only is Mexico going to pay for a "big, beautiful" border wall (says Donald Trump), but a Mexican company already is offering to help build it. Published November 23, 2016
Obama overtime pay rule blocked by federal judge
A federal judge has blocked a Department of Labor rule on overtime pay that made 4.2 million private-sector workers eligible for mandatory extra pay or time off. Published November 22, 2016