Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
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
Bryan Pagliano, Hillary Clinton worker, cooperating with FBI in email scandal
A former Hillary Clinton presidential-campaign worker, who took the Fifth Amendment before Congress over her email arrangement, is now reportedly cooperating with prosecutors. Published March 2, 2016
Ben Carson to be asked to drop out, run for Florida Senate seat: report
According to a CNN report, Ben Carson will be approached by Republican elders asking him to drop out of the presidential race -- with an incentive. Published March 2, 2016
Rick Scott to endorse Donald Trump: report
Donald Trump's winning over of Republican lawmakers continues, as Florida Gov. Rick Scott will endorse him, Fox News reported. Published March 1, 2016
Ted Cruz eligibility challenge dismissed by Illinois judge
An Illinois lawyer failed Tuesday in his effort to get Sen. Ted Cruz tossed off the Illinois presidential-primary ballot on the grounds of his Canadian birth. Published March 1, 2016
Scott DesJarlais endorses Donald Trump
The Trump congressional caucus grew again Monday as a Republican House member announced he had voted for the tycoon as president. Published February 29, 2016
George Kennedy dies at 91
Actor George Kennedy, known for playing rough-hewn characters and then for parodying them, died Sunday, family members told TMZ. Published February 29, 2016
‘Spotlight’ wins Oscar for best picture
In a shocking upset, "Spotlight" took home Best Picture at Sunday night's Academy Awards. Published February 29, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio uses Oscars speech to address climate change
Leonardo DiCaprio used his Oscars speech to address climate change. Published February 28, 2016
Leonardo DiCaprio wins Oscar for best actor
Leonardo DiCaprio won the best actor Academy Award on Sunday night for his role in "The Revenant." Published February 28, 2016
Brie Larson wins Oscar for best actress
Brie Larson won the Oscar for best actress Sunday night for her role as a kidnap victim in "Room." Published February 28, 2016
Joe Biden introduces Lady Gaga at Oscars
Vice President Joe Biden made an appearance at Sunday night's Academy Awards, winning a standing ovation as he introduced Lady Gaga. Published February 28, 2016
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu wins Oscar for best director
Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu won a historic second consecutive Academy Award for best director Sunday night for "The Revenant." Published February 28, 2016
Alicia Vikander wins Oscar for best supporting actress
Alicia Vikander won the Oscar for best supporting actress Sunday night for her role in "The Danish Girl." Published February 28, 2016
Cedric Ford identified as Hesston, Kansas, shooter by co-workers
The gunman in the Kansas workplace shooting has been identified by multiple co-workers as Cedric Ford, according to Wichita TV station KWCH. Published February 25, 2016
Hesston, Kansas, shooting: Multiple people reportedly shot at workplace
Four people were killed and 14 others injured in a Thursday afternoon rampage through a rural Kansas county that ended with the death of the gunman at police hands. Published February 25, 2016
U.S., China agree on resolution to punish North Korea
China has reportedly agreed to a series of measures at the United Nations to penalize North Korea for its recent nuclear and missile tests. Published February 24, 2016