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U.S. Defends Paris Climate Accord as ‘Best Hope’ at International Court of Justice

In a landmark international hearing on climate change, a U.S. representative backed the Paris Agreement, but left unanswered questions about U.S. commitments in a Trump presidency.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

The Memo: Hegseth troubles open up Trump World palace intrigue

President-elect Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth to be secretary of Defense was listing badly but had not yet capsized on Wednesday evening. Hegseth stuck several notes of defiance, penning a ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Jaguars coach Doug Pederson defends his team's reaction to illegal hit on QB Trevor Lawrence

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Doug Pederson has no problem with how his team reacted to the illegal hit on quarterback Trevor Lawrence

ABC News - Dec. 4

Why is this European city ranked No. 1 in the world for expats?

These are the best cities for international workers, according to a new quality-of-life ranking. Here's why this European locale tops the list.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Bill Clinton Defends the Hunter Biden Pardon, but Suggests It Was Mishandled

The former president, speaking at the DealBook Summit, suggested that he understood the move but that he wished President Biden “hadn’t said he wasn’t going to do it.”

The New York Times - Dec. 4

FIFA Secures $1 Billion Broadcast Deal With DAZN for Club World Cup

An agreement with the London-based streaming company DAZN came just a day before the draw for the inaugural event and after other networks balked at FIFA’s demands.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Airline executives defend seat fees before Senate panel

Executives from American, United, Delta, Frontier and Spirit are set to testify before a Senate panel Wednesday about their seating fees.

CNBC - Dec. 4

World's oldest known wild bird lays egg at 74

Laysan albatross Wisdom was spotted with her new partner and egg at a Pacific Ocean refuge.

BBC News - Dec. 4

Pete Hegseth's mother defends son, saying she wrote email "out of love"

Penelope Hegseth said she wrote the 2018 email "in haste" and with "deep emotions."

CBS News - Dec. 4

Inside the world of freediving with Michael John Warren

Michael John Warren joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about the art and challenges of freediving.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Pete Hegseth's mother defends son as a 'changed man' after her scathing email

The mother of Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, pleaded her son's case as his future nomination appeared to be in jeopardy in the Senate over allegations ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Lobbying World: YouTube taps new federal affairs manager

Andrew Meyer has joined YouTube as manager of federal affairs. He was most recently legislative director for Rep. Greg Pence (R-Ind.). Will Lemke is joining Monument Advocacy as vice president of ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

Sinkholes around the world – in pictures

After a sizeable sinkhole appeared on a sleepy street in south Wales , here are some of the more incredible views of the phenomenon from Greenwich to Guatemala Continue reading...

The Guardian - Dec. 4

The world’s best food markets

FT writers and editors choose their favourite places to stock up on great local produce

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Last defendants not guilty of murder in trial that led to rapper Young Thug plea deal

The long-running gang and racketeering trial in Atlanta that led rapper Young Thug to plead guilty in October has ended with a jury finding the last two defendants not guilty of racketeering, ...

ABC News - Dec. 3

Jensen Huang Wants to Make AI the New World Infrastructure

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a plan to bring AI infrastructure to countries around the world, and he’s pitching it in person.

Wired - Dec. 4

Orange Co. SOE defends controversial taxpayer-funded scholarship by linking it to voter access

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3

How Treasury yields are driving whether U.S. stocks beat the rest of the world

Treasury bond yields are clearly influencing how U.S. stocks behave this year relative to equities in the rest of the world, DataTrek Research found.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Steelers' Mike Tomlin compares defending this star NFL receiver to guarding Shaquille O'Neal

Tomlin compared this wideout to one of the NBA's all-time big men

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

Vazquez, 3-time boxing world champ, dies at 46

Israel Vazquez, Mexico's three-time junior featherweight world champion, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 46.

ESPN - Dec. 3

American families will be big losers if the world ditches the dollar. Here’s what’s at stake.

Pay now or pay later: U.S. must defend its allies or the dollar could lose the reserve currency status that American consumers enjoy.

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Michel Barnier defends budget in TV interview as government faces no confidence vote on Wednesday – live

Minority government of prime minister faces near-certain defeat in a no-confidence vote that could spark crisis. The Libertés, indépendants, outre-mer et territoires (Liberties, Independents, ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, GM defend Azeez Al-Shaair after violent hit on Trevor Lawrence

Ryans defended the hit, blamed the Jaguars for overreacting and lauded Al-Shaair's leadership

CBS Sports - Dec. 3

To defend Taiwan tomorrow, we must prepare to sanction China today

Taiwan is reportedly considering a $15 billion military package to strengthen its military against China, while the U.S. and Taiwan have agreed to spend over $2 billion in American weapons ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

YSL Trial Ends With Final Defendants Acquitted of Murder and Gang Charges

The winding, yearslong case against the star Atlanta rapper Young Thug, who recently pleaded guilty to gang charges, and five others concluded on Tuesday.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Co-defendants of Young Thug acquitted in Georgia's longest criminal trial

Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial ended Tuesday with not guilty verdicts, except for one charge, for the two remaining co-defendants in a sprawling racketeering case that had included rap ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

Young Thug co-defendants found not guilty of murder in Georgia gang trial

The gang and racketeering case involving rapper Young Thug ended as his co-defendants were acquitted of murder charges.

CBS News - Dec. 3

The Cost of Gold Rattles the Jewelry World

Bold gold pieces are trendy, but makers worry that the steep price increases for the precious metal will soon deter demand.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Last 2 defendants found not guilty of murder in gang trial that led to rapper Young Thug's guilty plea

ABC News - Dec. 3

TikTok defends handling of Romania election content in grilling by EU lawmakers

TikTok took down several networks allegedly trying to meddle in Romania’s elections, executives said Tuesday as they defended the company’s election integrity measures to European Union lawmakers

ABC News - Dec. 3

NATO's chief avoids talk of Ukraine's membership. He says the priority is helping Kyiv defend itself

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has sidestepped questions about Ukraine’s possible membership in the military alliance

ABC News - Dec. 3

World Bank Warns of Record Debt Costs for Developing Countries

The World Bank warned in a new report that poor countries will be stuck in economic “purgatory” without debt relief.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Can the world’s trade police survive Trump II?

Relevance of World Trade Organization under scrutiny amid US president-elect’s protectionist stance. The sting of teargas was a price worth paying, said Michael Dolan, as he looks back on the ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Vanuatu calls on the World Court to recognize climate change harms

Vanuatu urged the top United Nations court to recognize the harm caused by climate change in its judgment on the legal obligation of countries to fight it.

NBC News - Dec. 3

World champion Dubois to face Parker in Saudi

Daniel Dubois will defend his world heavyweight title against Joseph Parker in February on a card featuring the Artur Beterbiev v Dmitry Bivol rematch.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Vote for BBC Sports Personality World Sport Star of the Year

Voting is now open for BBC Sports Personality's World Sport Star of the Year 2024 - meet the nominees and vote for your favourite.

BBC News - Dec. 3

Scientists dissect ‘world’s rarest whale’ for clues on little-known species

Only seven spade-tooth whales have ever been documented, now work is beginning on a specimen that washed ashore in New Zealand in July. A spade-tooth whale – thought to be the world’s rarest whale ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Village People singer defends Trump's use of 'Y.M.C.A.,' says song isn't a 'gay anthem'

Village People co-founder and lead singer Victor Willis said Y.M.C.A. has “benefited greatly” from Donald Trump's use and isn't a "gay anthem."

NBC News - Dec. 2

White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash

Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.

BBC News - Dec. 2

Special counsel defends prosecution of Hunter Biden as more Democrats signal discomfort with pardon – live

Special counsel David Weiss hit back at Biden’s assertion that his son has been unfairly prosecuted. Biden criticized by some supporters for pardoning son Hunter What is a presidential pardon ...

The Guardian - Dec. 2

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