Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his own defense, lawyers say
Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify as soon as Thursday in his own defense, his lawyers signaled during a telephone hearing Wednesday. ABC News: Top Stories
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Trump will surrender to face charges if indicted, defense lawyer says
Donald Trump is under criminal investigation for 2016 hush money payment his former attorney Michael Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels. U.S. News
China to increase defense spending by 7.2%
China’s defense budget grew by 7.1% last year to 1.45 trillion yuan, faster than the 6.8% increase in 2021, according to official data. International: Top News And Analysis
Ashton B. Carter, Defense Secretary Under Obama, Dies at 68
Trained as a physicist, he opened the U.S. military to transgender service members and removed barriers to women in combat roles. NYT > Obituaries
U.S. Defense secretary speaks with Russian counterpart as war in Ukraine enters ninth month
The last known instance of the two leaders speaking was in May. International: Top News And Analysis
Family pediatricians should be first line of defense for COVID concerns
by Jessica Pasley As the more contagious delta variant of COVID-19 spreads, impacting children, pediatricians at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt say there are steps parents can take to help keep their…
Derek Chauvin’s defense takes another hit after police chief’s testimony, former prosecutor says
Civil Rights Attorney David Henderson breaks down day six of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin’s murder trial. U.S. News