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2 men convicted of charges tied to human smuggling, Indian family's death

A jury has reached verdicts for two men facing charges in a human smuggling case after an Indian family froze to death at the Canada-U.S. border.

China unnerved by Russia’s growing ties with North Korea, claims US official

Comments part of debate over whether Beijing backs Kim Jong-un’s decision to send troops to fight in Ukraine. China is increasingly uncomfortable about North Korea’s engagement with Russia and ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Steve Witkoff, Trump’s Middle East Envoy, Has Ties to Oil-Rich Nations

Steve Witkoff’s involvement with two sovereign wealth funds as he bought and then sold Manhattan’s Park Lane Hotel demonstrates the potential conflicts his new role will present.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump’s expanding business ties come under ethics spotlight

President-elect Trump is entering office with a wider array of investments and potential conflicts of interest than was seen during his first term, setting the stage for greater scrutiny of his ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

U.S. Investigating Political Action Committee Tied to Mayor Adams

Prosecutors and the F.B.I. are examining an organization founded by the Rev. Alfred Cockfield II, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Fixing a Semi Truck’s Air Brakes With Zip Ties Is Illegal, Apparently

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Can Britain's ties with the US survive a second Trump presidency?

Intelligence sharing is at the heart of the special relationship - is this now at risk?

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Bangladesh Ties with India Plunge Further After Arrest of Hindu Leader

India and Bangladesh have traded angry accusations about Bangladesh’s Hindu minority.

World - The New York Times - Yesterday

Nigeria’s president seeks stronger France ties with state visit

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Key Western Counterterrorism Ally in Africa Cuts Military Ties With France

Chad is the latest country in the troubled Sahel region to break with its former colonial power, a move that will likely result in the exit of some 1,000 French troops.

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

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

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

"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.

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

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.

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 ...