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Trump campaign defends his remarks about violence toward journalists
Former President Donald Trump is doing damage control after seemingly espousing violence toward journalists.Top stories - ABC News - November 3 -
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.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
The inspiring scientists who saved the world’s first seed bank
During the siege of Leningrad, botanists in charge of an irreplaceable seed collection had to protect it from fire, rodents – and hunger. Somewhere in the sky above, the mosquito drone of a plane’s ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Jury finds Delphi murders defendant Richard Allen guilty
After four days of deliberation, a jury found Richard Allen guilty of killing two teenage girls in Delphi, Indiana, in 2017. During his trial, jurors heard dozens of confessions to the crime that ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
‘Defend the product!’ How the French keep their artisan food culture alive
Medieval-style producer guilds, a glut of festivals and strict controls on quality and origin all combine to make sure that traditional gastronomie is honoured and protected. It’s a Saturday ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
Yiannis Boutaris, Vintner, Animal Defender and Greek Mayor, Dies at 82
A colorful figure in Thessaloniki, he tried to reconcile the city’s painful history with its Turkish and Jewish communities, and he extended a hand to his country’s foes.World - The New York Times - November 16 -
Trump ushers in Europe’s high-stakes moment to defend Ukraine
US may not have patience to wait for Kyiv’s fortunes to improve before seeking negotiated settlementWorld - Financial Times - November 16 -
Trump's former CDC Director Redfield defends RFK Jr. pick
Robert Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) under the first Trump administration, gave a vote of confidence to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as potential head ...Politics - The Hill - November 18 -
Foreign governments criticize Hong Kong's sentencing of 45 activists. Beijing defends it
Forty-five prominent activists in Hong Kong have been sentenced to up to 10 years in jail, sparking criticism from foreign governments and rights groupsWorld - ABC News - November 19 -
Defendant takes stand in trial over Cash App founder's murder
Nina Momeni, the tech consultant accused of fatally stabbing Cash App founder Bob Lee, claimed in testimony Monday that he acted in self-defense. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 19 -
Kansas agrees to increase hospital beds for mentally ill defendants
Kansas has promised to provide more hospital beds for mentally ill criminal defendantsHealth - ABC News - November 19 -
Prosecution ends in case against 2 remaining defendants in Young Thug trial
After almost a year of testimony, prosecutors in Atlanta rested their case against the two remaining defendants in a gang and racketeering trial that had included rapper Young Thug before he ...Entertainment - ABC News - November 19 -
Mika Brzezinski defends Trump meeting: 'I’ve been surprised at the backlash'
Mika Brzezinski, co-host of MSNBC's "Morning Joe," says she did not anticipate the severity of the controversy sparked by a meeting she and her co-host and husband Joe Scarborough had with ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Pete Hegseth’s Metamorphosis: From Critic of War Crimes to Defender of the Accused
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department was described by peers as a skillful soldier who became embittered by military dysfunction.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Jaguar boss defends ‘bold’ rebranding after backlash over video
Rawdon Glover says message of promotional clip that featured no cars has been lost in ‘blaze of intolerance’ onlineBusiness - Financial Times - 4 days ago -
JaGUar? Luxury automaker defends controversial rebrand amid pivot to EVs
New logos and promotional videos unveiled by the classic British car brand drew the ire of many on social media this week.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Borthwick defends recalling Curry to face Japan despite concussion criticism
Tom Curry was stood down for 12 days after Australia loss ‘He’s gone through protocols, independent consultations’ The England head coach, Steve Borthwick, has defended his decision to pick ...World - The Guardian - 4 days ago