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Former Paramedic Convicted in Wife, Father-in-Law Killings
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A Montgomery County jury convicted Matthew Konen of first-degree murder in his father-in-law’s 2021 death and criminally negligent homicide in his wife’s death. Prosecutors argued financial pressures motivated the killings, while the defense claimed Konen acted in self-defense; he is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 13, 2027.
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Former Anchor Sentenced to Life for Mother’s Murder
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Former St. Louis news anchor Angelynn Mock was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 25 years, after pleading guilty to fatally stabbing her mother, Anita Avers, in Wichita in 2025. At sentencing, relatives described the killing as devastating, while Mock’s defense claim that she acted in self-defense and her history of mental illness were also reported.
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Tennessee Man Convicted in Fairborn Murder
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A Greene County jury convicted Brandon Peters of murdering Cievion Smith in a June 2025 shooting outside a Fairborn apartment complex, rejecting Peters’ self-defense claim. Peters faces 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors say surveillance footage and camera tracking helped investigators locate him in Kentucky.
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US Stabbing Cases Bring Sentences, Murder Pleas
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Two articles report that Pedro Munoz pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the 2022 fatal stabbing of Marcos Guzman Reyes on a Ventura bike path; he is expected to receive 26 years to life in prison. Separate cases resulted in prison sentences for fatal or serious stabbings in Kansas City and Park Rapids, while a Portland murder defendant pleaded not guilty and claims self-defense.
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‘Think Of My Dad’: Abdul El-Sayed Defends Campaigning With Obama After Criticizing Him During Presidency
Jillian Butler · 3 min · 16h
U.S. ‘Self-Defense’ Argument for Killing Soleimani Meets Skepticism
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— Jan 4, 2020
The Trump administration on Friday justified its killing of a top Iranian general as an act of self-defense, trying to deflect accusations that it violated international law and concerns raised by legal experts and a…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Unjust System? Black Man Fired in Self-Defense, Acquitted Same Day as Rittenhouse
Opinion
— Nov 21, 2021
When application of the law is based upon reason instead of emotion, truth prevails. Andrew Coffee IV, a black man, was acquitted of murder by way of self-defense, as reported by WPBF-TV . On the same day, Kyle…
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Teenager’s Decade-Old Self-Defense Shooting Resurfaces In Viral Social Media Post
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— Jun 8, 2026
A 2015 self-defense shooting by a teenager confronted by two career criminals resurfaced in viral social media posts Sunday. The 13-year-old in Charleston County, South Carolina, was home alone when he noticed a…
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Self Defense Family Reclusion Out Now
Entertainment
— Jul 21, 2026
Self Defense Family, the revolving collective led by Patrick Kindlon, returns with the new single Reclusion, their first new music in six years and a hint of a larger new body of work. The track pairs heavy post-hardcore energy with introspective lyrics about family and life's fragility, and the band is set to perform a limited US tour this summer with Fiddlehead and Ink & Dagger.
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Sen. Tim Scott Fires Back at ‘Ludicrous’ Washington Post Headline on Israel-Gaza Conflict
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— May 19, 2021
Sen. Tim Scott criticized The Washington Post on Tuesday for a “ludicrous” headline that blamed the Israeli missile defense system for the recent violence in Gaza. “It is ludicrous to suggest that Israel’s self defense…
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Homeland Security Investigations Raids Omar’s Home
The home of Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) was raided early Monday morning by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), per Fox News Digital. Multiple federal agents with HSI jackets were seen outside Omar's Washington, D.C., home. Two sources close to the investigation say the search stems from a criminal fraud investigation into the Somali-born congresswoman's immigration paperwork. The paperwork was f
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Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion as China calls it destabilizing
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— Sep 2, 2026
Taiwan plans to exceed NT$1 trillion in defense spending for 2027, signaling the island’s determination to bolster its self-defence and deterrence amid cross-strait tensions. Beijing condemned the move as reckless pro-independence posturing and warned it cannot deter reunification, as Taipei pressed ahead with broader defense and military modernization aims during Armed Forces Day.
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Sam Okafor
Beijing calling it "destabilizing" is rich coming from the side with the missiles pointed across the strait.
Dublin Man Convicted of Murder on Suspended Sentence
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— Jul 23, 2026
Derek Boyd, 31, was found guilty of murdering Mark Carroll at his Dublin home in June 2024 while serving a suspended sentence for his sister’s manslaughter. Prosecutors said the stabbing was a calculated, murderous attack, the defense argued it was self-defense, and Boyd fled to the UK after the killing.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Canada Plans $60B Defense Drive, 125,000 Jobs
World
— Aug 27, 2026
Canada is accelerating its defense-industry shift with a $60 billion, five-year plan to boost self-sufficiency and diversify away from American suppliers, with firms like Wuxly producing military gear in Toronto. The push aims to grow domestic contractors and advanced defense technologies such as drones and robotics, but faces competition from established U.S. firms and internal political hurdles amid strained Canada-U.S. relations.
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Former US Attorney Says Judge’s Treatment Of Trump Defense Witness Driven By Ego-Based ‘Insecurity’
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— May 24, 2024
Former United States Attorney Brett Tolman on Tuesday said Judge Juan Merchan’s harsh treatment of former President Donald Trump’s defense witness Bob Costello was caused by the judge’s self-doubt and ego. Costello, who…
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Angie Harmon: Instacart Worker Killed Her Dog
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— Apr 2, 2024
An Instacart delivery man is claiming self-defense in the shooting of actress Angie Harmon’s dog on Saturday. According to People , Harmon, who starred in Rizzoli & Isles, said her dog Oliver was shot and killed at her…
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‘More Dangerous Than Drugs’: Bill Gates Warns Of Risks Posed By Artificial Intelligence
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 17h
Exclusive Video: Cartel Gunmen Masquerade as Cops, Argue with Mexican State Police for not Protecting Them
Reporting
— Mar 19, 2026
A series of raids targeting a top cartel leader boss who masquerades as a self-defense group leader has pushed his gunmen to pressure state police officers into protecting them.
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Soccer vs American Football
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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In Wake of Rittenhouse Trial, State Senator Introduces ‘Kyle’s Law’ to End Political Prosecution of Self-Defense
Opinion
— Nov 26, 2021
An Oklahoma state lawmaker has filed a law that would hold the state accountable for “malicious prosecution” should any overzealous prosecutors try to charge a person with murder who is found to have acted in…
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Exclusive Video: Cartel Gunmen Masquerade as Cops, Argue with Mexican State Police for not Protecting Them
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— Mar 19, 2026
A series of raids targeting a top cartel leader boss who masquerades as a self-defense group leader has pushed his gunmen to pressure state police officers into protecting them. The incidents occurred in Tepalcatepec, a…
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Austin Metcalf Had ‘No Right’ to Use Force, Karmelo Anthony Attorney Tells Jury
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— Jun 9, 2026
The murder trial of Karmelo Anthony moved closer to a verdict Tuesday as jurors heard closing arguments centered on whether the fatal stabbing of Texas teenager Austin Metcalf was an act of murder or self-defense…
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GOP Lawmaker Slams Pentagon Over Opposition to Bill Fighting Increase of Sexual Assaults in Military
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— Jul 10, 2023
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) slammed the Pentagon over its opposition to a bill which would provide “self defense and combat training” in an effort to fight an increase of sexual assault in the U.S. military. The…
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Books
Your focus was stolen by design, not weak willpower
Anyone who cannot finish a book or hold a thought will find Hari’s case that distraction is engineered into tech, work, and childhood—not a private character flaw.
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Attorney for Accused Kenosha Protest Gunman Says Teen Acted in Self-Defense
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— Aug 29, 2020
A high-profile lawyer representing the 17-year-old boy charged with killing two protesters and wounding another during demonstrations on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, said on Friday that his client had acted in…
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Bodega Clerk Forced to Defend His Life Only to Face Murder Charges Sues Woke DA
Reporting
— Oct 2, 2023
Former bodega clerk Jose Alba, who was arrested after stabbing a man to death in self-defense in New York City, is fighting back. Alba, who spent six days in Rikers Island before a groundswell of complaints and…
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Kyle Rittenhouse Teases Future Congressional Run as He Meets with House Republicans in DC
Reporting
— Nov 19, 2022
On Nov. 17, 2021, Kyle Rittenhouse did not know if he would be a free young man in the days to come or face prison for an act of self-defense. One year later, Rittenhouse was posting a photo of the U.S. Capitol and…
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Kyle Rittenhouse Releases Video of Him Firing Automatic Gun, Ends with 8-Word Message for Biden
Opinion
— Jun 8, 2022
Kyle Rittenhouse knows firsthand how important the Second Amendment is, having used a semiautomatic rifle in self-defense during the Black Lives Matter riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. In a new video posted…
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Rittenhouse: The Lying Media Shouldn’t Be Worried (Yet), But the News Isn’t So Good for John Pierce and Lin Wood
Reporting
— Dec 16, 2021
Kyle Rittenhouse — acquitted November of charges relating to killing two men in self-defense during the Kenosha, Wisconsin, riots in 2020 — revealed in a recent interview that his next legal action would be against his…
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‘Put His 5-Year-Old In Danger’: Mullin Clashes With Margaret Brennan Over ICE Shooting Of Criminal Illegal
Jillian Butler · 4 min · 18h
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