Victor Morton
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Kanye West hospitalized after concert rants, tour cancellation
Controversial hip-hop star Kanye West was forcibly rushed to the hospital Monday afternoon in Los Angeles and is under psychiatric evaluation, according to the entertainment-news site TMZ Published November 21, 2016
Tennessee school bus crash: At least 23 injured in Chattanooga
An elementary-school bus crash has killed "multiple" children and sent many more to the hospital, according to local TV reports in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Published November 21, 2016
Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day declares ‘No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA’ at AMAs
"No Trump, no KKK, no fascist USA," Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong chanted, repeating a frequent refrain by liberals and leftists about Donald Trump. Published November 21, 2016
Gigi Hadid debuts Melania Trump impression at AMAs
Model Gigi Hadid used her co-hosting gig at Sunday's American Music Award to mock another model -- incoming first lady Melania Trump. Published November 20, 2016
Nancy Pelosi wins NRCC endorsement in House Democrats’ leadership fight
On Thursday, Nancy Pelosi received an official challenge to her leadership of the House Democratic Caucus. But never fear, as she has an important ally in her fight: House Republicans. Published November 17, 2016
Donald Trump transition team announces 5-year lobbying ban for appointees
In its first "drain the swamp" maneuver, the Donald Trump transition team announced that White House appointees would be subject to a lengthy ban on becoming a lobbyist. Published November 16, 2016
Donald Trump dismisses Cabinet speculation: ‘I am the only one who knows who the finalists are!’
Speculation about who'll serve in Donald Trump's Cabinet has been percolating around Washington. But the president-elect dismissed it all Tuesday night. Published November 15, 2016
Donald Trump blasts ‘professional protesters, incited by the media’ on Twitter
President-elect Donald J. Trump took to Twitter Thursday night to denounce the thousands of protesters who filled streets decrying his election. Published November 10, 2016
Leonard Cohen dies at 82
Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen has died, his official Facebook page said Thursday evening. Published November 10, 2016
Howard Dean to run for DNC chairman
Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean, who led the DNC from 2005 to 2009, said Thursday via Twitter that he wants the job back when current interim chief Donna Brazile leaves in spring. Published November 10, 2016
David Duke takes credit for Donald Trump electoral win
They say defeat is an orphan, but victory has many fathers. One unwanted baby daddy claimed credit for Donald Trump's stunning electoral victory -- white supremacist David Duke. Published November 9, 2016
Juanita Broaddrick thanks Donald Trump, calls Hillary Clinton’s defeat ‘vindication’
Hillary Clinton's apparent defeat in Tuesday's presidential election was called "vindication" by the woman who accused Bill Clinton of rape in the 1990s. Published November 9, 2016
Cher ‘NOT OK’ as Donald Trump closed in on victory
Cher, who has furiously denounced Donald Trump and Republicans as ignorant and evil, posted four words on her Twitter account. Published November 9, 2016
Colin Kaepernick votes for … nobody
Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who won a new round of national notoriety by refusing to stand and pay respects to the national anthem, told reporters Tuesday he wasn't all that enamored with the national election. Published November 8, 2016
Zach Britton not among A.L. Cy Young Award finalists
Orioles' closer Zach Britton was not named one of the three finalists for the American League Cy Young Award, despite being 47 for 47 on save attempts and posting an era of 0.54. Published November 7, 2016
Cubs win first World Series since 1908 in extra-inning thriller
The Chicago Cubs won their first World Series since 1908, defeating the Cleveland Indians in extra innings to complete a rally from a 3-1 series deficit. Published November 2, 2016
Active shooter reported at Sasebo Naval Base in Nagasaki, Japan
An hour-long lockdown at an American naval base in Japan was lifted Thursday morning after reports of active shooter turned up neither a gunman nor proof of actual shots. Published November 2, 2016
Paddy Power reports 91% of recent bets on Donald Trump
According to Paddy Power -- one of the world's largest bookmakers -- almost all recent bets coming in on the U.S. election have been on Donald Trump. Published November 2, 2016
Savannah River Site nuclear complex launches emergency response over potential ‘explosive device’
A "suspicious item" prompted an emergency response at one of the Department of Energy's major nuclear-weapons sites. Published November 2, 2016
Obama exploring ‘ways to reroute’ Dakota Access pipeline amid protests
President Obama said Tuesday that the federal government is looking for ways to reroute the Dakota Access pipeline project, which has been paralyzed by weeks of demonstrations by environmentalists. Published November 1, 2016