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Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

Kevin Costner defends Liz Cheney: 'This woman should never be threatened'

Kevin Costner is offering an impassioned defense of Liz Cheney, saying the former GOP congresswoman, who bucked her party with her fierce criticism of President-elect Trump, should be applauded. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Travis Kelce Defends Brother, Jason, in Phone-Smashing Incident

The incident, which led to a Penn State police investigation, included Jason exchanging a homophobic slur with a fan.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Jan. 6 defendants eye pardons after Trump election win

President-elect Trump vowed on the campaign trail to pardon rioters accused of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress certified the 2020 election win of his Democratic opponent. “The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Macron asks if Europe is prepared to defend its interests after Trump's win

France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Europe should not reflect on whether President-elect Trump’s victory is “good,” but instead consider how it will impact the continent's priorities. “I think ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election

EPC talks in Budapest call for unity on continent as former US president’s return to White House brings uncertainty. European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump

The president-elect said during the campaign that he would grant clemency to some of those who took part in the assault by his supporters on the Capitol nearly four years ago.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

China’s premier defends free trade on eve of US presidential election

Li Qiang bemoans global rise of protectionism at Shanghai import expo amid escalating tariff brawl

World - Financial Times - November 5

CEOs Who Shy Away From Defending Democracy Do So at Their Peril

Why voting rights and election integrity are business issues—and the role business leaders play in preserving them.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Trump campaign defends his remarks about violence toward journalists

Former President Donald Trump is doing damage control after seemingly espousing violence toward journalists.

Georgia officials defend voting system against barrage of conspiracies

In Georgia, where millions of people have already voted, officials are focused on ensuring the vote counting process is accurate — and that voters actually believe that.

True crime's popularity brings real change for defendants and society. It's not all good

In 1989, Americans were riveted by the shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in their Beverly Hills mansion by their own children

Entertainment - ABC News - November 3

"Voter Report Card" mailings described as "creepy," defended as effective

The mailings show whether each recipient voted in recent elections, and what appears to be redacted neighbors' voting histories.

Barclays’ chief defends Reeves as business criticises Budget tax rises

Retail and hospitality bosses warn UK chancellor that national insurance changes will lead to job losses

Business - Financial Times - October 31

PlayStation Executive Defends Layoffs, Says They Were Necessary To Run A Business

It's been tough times of late at Sony Interactive Entertainment, as the PlayStation company began the year by cutting 900+ jobs and cancelling games. In July, Sony axed a number of positions ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 31

Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy

When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Klopp defends Red Bull move after fan backlash

Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to head up Red Bull's group of football clubs, saying he "didn't want to step on anybody's toes" after his decision prompted a backlash from fans of his ...

Sports - ESPN - October 31

‘If I don’t do it, who will?’: Greenlandic MP defends actions in Danish parliament

Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam, who was ordered to leave podium after refusing to translate speech, attacks ‘racist’ mindset. A Greenlandic MP has accused Copenhagen of “cognitive dissonance” after she was ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Two more Young Thug co-defendants accept plea deals

Two more people standing trial along with rapper Young Thug have pleaded guilty to reduced charges after reaching deals with prosecutors

Entertainment - ABC News - October 30

When Dr. Phil Defended Harris While Endorsing Trump

It was an odd moment at the big Trump rally.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

You can't please everyone - Klopp defends Red Bull role

Jurgen Klopp defends his decision to become head of global soccer at Red Bull and says it was difficult to take a job where "everyone is happy".

‘It is outstanding’: Jürgen Klopp defends decision to join Red Bull after criticism

Move has riled some Borussia Dortmund and Mainz fans ‘You cannot make your decision depending on reactions’ Jürgen Klopp has defended his decision to join Red Bull as global head of soccer ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

Pfizer CEO defends performance after Starboard activist criticism

Drugmaker boosts full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting better than expected earnings

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Jeff Bezos Defends Decision to End Washington Post Endorsements

Mr. Bezos, the newspaper’s owner, said that presidential endorsements “create a perception of bias” and that “my views here are, in fact, principled.”

Business - The New York Times - October 29

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