Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Patrick Leahy seeks probe of Israel’s ‘gross violations of human rights’
The author of a law that conditions U.S. military aid on the human-rights records of security forces has reportedly asked the State Department to investigate Israel on that score. Published March 29, 2016
Dulles airport closes part of main terminal due to unattended package
An unattended package forced Washington Dulles International Airport to close off part of the main terminal for about an hour and a half Tuesday afternoon. Published March 29, 2016
Church leaders deny reports Catholic priest was crucified by Islamic State on Good Friday
The chief Catholic bishop in Arabia denied Monday reports that the Islamic State had crucified a Catholic priest on Good Friday, and the cardinal responsible for the initial reports walked back his words also. Published March 27, 2016
Mother Angelica dies on Easter Sunday
Mother Angelica died on Easter Sunday. Published March 27, 2016
Donald Trump says ‘I alone can solve’ problem of radical Islam
Republican front-runner Donald Trump said Sunday's Easter bombing of Christians in Pakistan is something he "alone" can fix. Published March 27, 2016
Garry Shandling, actor and comedian, dead at 66
Comedian Garry Shandling died suddenly Thursday at age 66 under unclear circumstances, Los Angeles Police Department confirm. Published March 24, 2016
U.S. to charge Iranians for hacking dam, banks: report
The Justice Department is reportedly set to announce "wanted" notices for a group of Iran-based computer hackers whom the U.S. suspects in cyberattacks on sensitive American facilities. Published March 23, 2016
North Carolina General Assembly votes to overturn Charlotte ‘bathroom bill’
Both chambers of the North Carolina state legislature quickly passed a bill Wednesday removing the power over transgender "bathroom bills" from cities and local governments and the governor signed it before the night was out. Published March 23, 2016
Joe Garagiola has died, baseball legend was 90
Legendary baseball broadcaster Joe Garagiola died Wednesday, according to the Arizona Diamondbacks, the team for which he held his last broadcasting job. Published March 23, 2016
Donald Trump threatens to ‘spill the beans’ on Ted Cruz’s wife
Donald Trump, angry at a Facebook campaign showing a cheesecake photo of his wife, threatened to retaliate against the reputation of Heidi Cruz in a tweet Tuesday night. Published March 22, 2016
State Department issues Europe travel alert after Brussels attacks
The State Department issued a travel alert Tuesday night, advising Americans of the "risks of travel to and throughout Europe" for the next 90 days. Published March 22, 2016
Denver International Airport main terminal evacuated over security threat
An area of the main terminal at Denver International Airport was evacuated over a security threat Tuesday afternoon, just hours after Islamist terrorists struck Brussels' airport terminal. Published March 22, 2016
One World Trade Center to shine colors of Belgian flag in honor of Brussels attack victims
The 408-foot spire at the World Trade Center site will shine in the colors of the Belgian flag Tuesday night as a gesture of solidarity with America's NATO ally, which was hit by an Islamist terror attack earlier in the day. Published March 22, 2016
Maryanne Trump Barry, Donald Trump’s sister, receives threatening letter
Donald Trump's sister became the second member of his family to receive a similar threatening note, authorities said Sunday. Published March 20, 2016
Larry Drake, ‘L.A. Law’ star, dies at 66
Larry Drake, the multiple Emmy-winning character actor best known for "L.A. Law," was found dead Thursday afternoon, TMZ reported. Published March 17, 2016
Abdul Malik Abdul Kareem convicted of conspiring to support ISIS
An Arizona man was found guilty Thursday of charges of aiding the Islamic State and conspiring to shoot up a "draw Mohammed" contest in Texas. Published March 17, 2016
Richard Roberts, D.C. chief district judge, resigns after sex abuse lawsuit is filed
The chief U.S. district judge for Washington D.C. suddenly resigned Wednesday as news surfaced of a sex-abuse lawsuit filed against him by a Utah woman. Published March 16, 2016
Frank Sinatra Jr. dies at 72
Frank Sinatra Jr. died of a massive heart attack Wednesday afternoon in California, TMZ reported. Published March 16, 2016
Obama Supreme Court nominee to be announced Wednesday: report
The White House will announce its choice for the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Reuters news agency reported. Published March 15, 2016
Marco Rubio’s D.C. campaign headquarters evacuated after white substance found
The Washington, D.C., campaign headquarters for Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida was evacuated Tuesday after an unidentified white substance was found. Published March 15, 2016
