51.   The defense has taken France to the final.

52.   The defense takes the stand on Monday, with Papon getting the last word.

53.   The defense took over when Ohio State got the ball.

54.   The defense will take about one year to conclude its presentation of evidence.

55.   The defense could take months more.

56.   The defense takes its turn Tuesday.

57.   The Hurricanes defense took charge in the third period, holding the Islanders to one shot.

58.   The statement said the defense would take the matter to the U.N. Human Rights Committee for review.

59.   The defense took the investigators to task Thursday for waiting more than six hours to contact the coroner.