Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Donald Trump rally violence: N.C. sheriff decides against ‘inciting a riot’ charge
A North Carolina sheriff's office was considering criminal charges, including inciting a riot, against Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump, but decided against that path Monday evening. Published March 14, 2016
Malik Ford, Michael Ford arrested in Jacai Colson killing: report
The two men arrested in the slaying of Officer Jacai Colson in Landover have been identified as Malik Ford and Michael Ford. Published March 13, 2016
Jacai Colson is Prince George’s County police officer killed at Landover, Md. station
Jacai Colson has been identified as the Prince George's County police officer killed in a shooting Sunday at the department's Landover, Md. station. Published March 13, 2016
Ted Cruz’s Houston campaign headquarters evacuated over suspicious substance
The Houston Fire Department's hazardous-materials team is at the scene of a suspicious-substance incident near the campaign headquarters of Sen. Ted Cruz. Published March 10, 2016
Wilkinsburg, Pa., shooting: Multiple people wounded
Multiple gunmen ambushed an outdoor party in one of Pittsburgh's eastern suburbs, killing five people and wounding three others around 11 p.m. Wednesday. Published March 9, 2016
North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles toward sea, South Korean military says
North Korea continued its string of belligerent actions Thursday, firing two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, east of the Korean Peninsula. Published March 9, 2016
John Gutfreund, bond trader dubbed ‘King of Wall Street,’ dies at 86
The 1980s "King of Wall Street" immortalized in the Michael Lewis book "Liar's Poker" died Wednesday. John Gutfreund was 86. Published March 9, 2016
Cipisirono Cole, Baltimore DPW worker charged with killing co-worker, found dead in cell
Cipisirono Cole, the man accused of killing a co-worker at the Baltimore Department of Public Works, has reportedly killed himself in jail. Published March 8, 2016
Kyle Odom, suspect in shooting of Ted Cruz rally pastor, arrested in Washington, D.C.
The man suspected of shooting a prominent Idaho evangelical pastor was arrested Tuesday outside the White House, just hours after claiming his victim was a Martian. Published March 8, 2016
Bernie Sanders files lawsuit to allow 17-year-olds to vote in Ohio
The campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful Bernard Sanders filed a lawsuit Tuesday to force Ohio to allow 17-year-olds to vote in next week's primary as long as they will be 18 by the time of November's general election. Published March 8, 2016
Kim Jong-un says North Korea has miniaturized nuclear warhead
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un issued his latest nuclear-program brag Wednesday, saying on state media that his country had developed a nuclear warhead. Published March 8, 2016
Fredericksburg, Va., firefighters reinstated after suspension for efforts to save toddler
The two Fredericksburg firefighters who were suspended for violating protocol in efforts to save a non-responsive toddler were reinstated Monday after a public outcry. Published March 7, 2016
Mr. T pays tribute to Nancy Reagan
One of Nancy Reagan's most iconic White House photos involved her sitting in the lap and kissing the forehead of one of the "baddest men on the planet" -- dressed as Santa Claus. Published March 7, 2016
Erin Andrews awarded $55 million in nude video lawsuit
Sportscaster Erin Andrews received $55 million from a jury Monday in a lawsuit over the secret recording and release of a nude video. Published March 7, 2016
Michael Bloomberg won’t run for president over fears of ensuring Republican victory
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday he would not make an independent run for the presidency, as he had been considering, because of fears it would result in a Republican victory. Published March 7, 2016
North Korea threatens nuclear strike against U.S., South Korea
North Korea threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike against South Korea and the U.S., including the American homeland, over the two nations' joint military exercises. Published March 6, 2016
Ray Tomlinson, email inventor, dies at 74
The man widely cited as the inventor of email has died, CNN reported Sunday afternoon. Ray Tomlinson was 74. Published March 6, 2016
Donald Trump says he’d force U.S. military to commit war crimes
In an answer at Thursday night's presidential debate, tycoon Donald Trump said he would force the U.S. military to commit war crimes. Published March 3, 2016
Ted Cruz ‘birther’ eligibility challenge to be decided by New York judge
A New York state judge told lawyers Thursday on both sides of the latest lawsuit asserting that Ted Cruz is ineligible to run for president that he needs the weekend to consider the matter and rule. Published March 3, 2016
North Korea orders nuclear weapons readied for use without warning: report
North Korea has ordered its nuclear weapons to be made ready for use without warning, according to a report in South Korea's leading news agency. Published March 3, 2016
