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College protests live updates: Columbia protesters defy 2 p.m. deadline to disperse

Monday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Protests have broken out at colleges and universities across the country in connection with the war in Gaza.Many pro-Palestinian protesters are calling for their colleges to divest of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students on the campuses have... Read More.

Biden touts midterm results as Democrats defy expectations, avoid GOP blowout

Wednesday, November 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden addressed election results for the first time Wednesday, saying it was a "strong night" for Democrats as the party defied expectations and avoided a Republican blowout."It was a good day, I think, for democracy. And I think it was... Read More.

“Why am I doing this?” Chris Hemsworth tries to defy death in Disney+ Nat Geo series ‘Limitless’

Thursday, October 6 by ABC News

"Sure, I may look like an immortal Norse god," Chris Hemsworth says humbly in the new trailer to an upcoming National Geographic special, "but I know the clock is already ticking."The Australian Thor star is trying to literally beat... Read More.

DOJ pledges independence after Biden calls for prosecutions of those who defy Jan. 6 committee subpoenas

Saturday, October 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Friday evening issued a statement reiterating its commitment to remain independent soon after President Joe Biden told reporters he hoped that witnesses who defy subpoenas from Congress' select committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot would face federal prosecution."The... Read More.

Chicago’s police union chief urges officers to defy city’s vaccine mandate

Thursday, October 14 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Chicago's police union chief is urging officers to defy the city's requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status by Friday.Under the mandate, all city employees must submit their vaccination status by the end of the workweek. Unvaccinated workers who refuse to submit... Read More.

Houston among Texas school districts set to defy governor’s ban on mask mandates

Thursday, August 12 by ABC News

(HOUSTON) -- The largest school district in Texas is among those poised to defy the governor's ban on school mask mandates as students prepare to head back to school this month amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.The Houston Independent School District board is set... Read More.

Top female athletes speak out amid Olympics, defy convention through their uniforms

Saturday, July 31 by ABC News

(TOKYO) -- Female athletes are breaking with their sports' apparel conventions -- if not regulations -- to prioritize their comfort during competitions, and making major statements in the process.In Tokyo this week, members of the German women's gymnastics team sported full-length bodysuits, as opposed... Read More.

Mask mandates return at local level as some officials defy state rules

Tuesday, July 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the delta variant drives a surge in COVID-19 cases across the U.S., some local health departments are taking the lead to reimpose indoor mask mandates for all residents -- despite CDC guidance that most fully vaccinated Americans can go maskless.The... Read More.

Gov. Wolf threatens consequences for counties that defy orders and reopen early

Tuesday, May 12 by wcednews

Harrisburg, PA (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf is attacking elected officials making plans to reopen in defiance of his shutdown orders as cowards deserting the pandemic battlefield.Wolf threatened Monday to block aid to rebellious counties in an escalating political fight over his administration’s... Read More.

House Republicans fire back at Wolf for reopening comments