Victor Morton
Articles by Victor Morton
Oregon wildlife standoff: FBI moves in on remaining occupiers at refuge
Federal officials moved in on the remaining occupiers of an Oregon wildlife refuge, the agency said Wednesday night as the four activists continued their stance of public defiance and made a real-time public event of the siege on YouTube. Published February 10, 2016
Mega Millions winning numbers for Tuesday, Feb. 9 revealed
The biweekly Mega Millions drawing continued to climb, offering a top prize of $80 million in Tuesday's drawing in the multi-state lottery game that hasn't seen a jackpot winner in more than a month. Published February 9, 2016
Bowe Bergdahl court martial delayed pending appeals court ruling
A dispute over classified information has put on hold the court-martial of Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl on charges of desertion and cowardice. Published February 9, 2016
John Kasich, Bernie Sanders win in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
The first New Hampshire votes are in, and John Kasich and Bernie Sanders have grabbed early leads. Published February 8, 2016
Chris Christie ‘a lot overweight,’ says Marco Rubio surrogate Darrell Issa
A key Marco Rubio surrogate "went there" Monday, attacking New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie over his weight struggles. Published February 8, 2016
Michael Bloomberg weighs 2016 bid, calls presidential race ‘insult’ to voters
Former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg said Monday that the presidential race has been an "outrage" and an "insult" to voters and is considering an independent bid himself. Published February 8, 2016
South Korea fires warning shot after North Korean boat crosses border
South Korea fired on a North Korean patrol boat Monday, just a day after the North drew international condemnation by testing another banned long-range missile. Published February 7, 2016
NYPD officers shot in South Bronx
The rash of attacks on New York police continued Thursday night, with a gunfight in the South Bronx that left the suspect dead and one of the two wounded officers seriously hurt. Published February 4, 2016
Carly Fiorina excluded from next Republican debate
ABC News has announced the lineup for Saturday night's Republican presidential debate -- and Carly Fiorina is not on it. Published February 4, 2016
Dave Mirra, BMX champ, dies at 41 in apparent suicide
X-Games legend Dave Mirra has died at age 41, apparently from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, TMZ reported Thursday. Published February 4, 2016
Maurice White, Earth, Wind & Fire founder, dies at 74
Maurice White, the leader of legendary R&B band Earth, Wind and Fire, reportedly died Thursday morning after a battle with Parkinson's disease. He was 74. Published February 4, 2016
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, Feb. 3 revealed
Powerball officials drew the winning numbers Wednesday night in a $116.6 million lottery as the twice-weekly game continues to build a month after the richest drawing in history. Published February 3, 2016
Donald Trump’s private jet makes emergency landing
Donald Trump's private Boeing jet had to make an emergency landing at Nashville airport on Wednesday, according to federal authorities. Published February 3, 2016
Rick Santorum endorses Marco Rubio
Rick Santorum endorsed Marco Rubio for president on Wednesday evening, just hours after it was widely reported that he'd drop out of the race himself. Published February 3, 2016
IRS experiencing computer failures, can’t process many tax returns
The IRS cannot accept many tax returns because of broad computer failure across "several" systems. Published February 3, 2016
Bill Cosby sex assault case to proceed after judge rejects immunity deal claim
A judge Wednesday rejected an effort by Bill Cosby to have sex-crime charges against the comedian thrown out prior to trial. Published February 3, 2016
Mega Millions numbers for Tuesday, Feb. 2 revealed
Tuesday evening's Mega Millions drawing offered a top prize of $63 million in the multi-state lottery game that hasn't seen a jackpot winner in almost a month. Published February 2, 2016
Bernie Sanders to skip MSNBC debate unless Hillary Clinton agrees to future showdowns
The campaign of Bernard Sanders said Tuesday that the Vermont senator will not participate in Thursday's planned debate unless Hillary Clinton agrees to further debates. Published February 2, 2016
Zika virus can be spread by sex, officials now say
A disease widely believed to cause birth defects is now known to be spreadable by sexual contact. Published February 2, 2016
Martin O’Malley to suspend campaign
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley will reportedly announce a suspension of his campaign later Monday night, according to multiple news outlets. Published February 1, 2016
