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Robert Card
personRobert Card, 40, was found at 7:45pm near Lisbon Falls, where his car was abandoned shortly after Wednesday's massacre. Card is the primary suspect in Wednesday's mass shooting in Lewiston at Schemengees Bar and Grille and the Just-In-Time Recreation bowling alley. He had been fired from his job at a recycling plant, Maine Recycling, and had split from a recent partner. Card had been committed to a mental health facility for a fortnight in the summer of 2023.
Armita Geravand
personArmita Geravand, 16, suffered ‘severe injuries’ and spent weeks in a coma. Activists have alleged she was attacked because she was not wearing a hijab. Women are required by law to cover their hair and wear long, loose-fitting clothes in Iran.
Amanda Abbington
personAmanda Abbington has withdrawn from Strictly Come Dancing. The 51-year-old was absent from Saturday's live show due to'medical reasons' She failed to address her dance partner Giovanni, 33, reigniting rumours of a reported 'feud'
Jude Bellingham
personJude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in El Clasico. The 20-year-old scored a stunning long-range effort and last-minute winner to lead Real Madrid's comeback victory at Barcelona. The England international now has a stunning 13 goals in 13 appearances for Los Blancos.
The All Blacks
organizationSouth Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in Rugby World Cup final in Paris. Flyhalf Handre Pollard scored all the points for a Springboks side which repeated its 1995 success over New Zealand. All Blacks were reduced to 14 men after just two minutes when Shannon Frizell was sin binned. Captain Sam Cane wasn't afforded the same mercy for his high tackle on Jesse Kriel.
Real Madrid
organizationJude Bellingham scored twice as Real Madrid came from behind to beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Lluis Companys Olympic Stadium. Ilkay Gundogan opened the scoring for Barcelona in the sixth minute. Bellingham struck a stunning equaliser after 68 minutes and then settled his first El Clasico with a close-range volley in the dying moments.
Mike Pence
personThe decision saves Pence from the embarrassment of failing to qualify for the third Republican primary debate. The majority of US adults view Pence negatively, with only 28% having a positive view.
Spurs
organizationTottenham Hotspur beat Crystal Palace 2-1 at Selhurst Park. An own-goal from Joel Ward broke the deadlock in the 53rd minute. Son Heung-min steered home after Brennan Johnson’s assist. Jordan Ayew reduced the deficit in the fourth minute of stoppage time.
Tottenham
organizationAnge Postecoglou has urged Tottenham fans to 'dream' about winning the Premier League. Spurs extended their lead at the top of the table to five points after a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Friday night. Spurs have won eight of their 10 league matches so far this season.
Sam Cane
personSouth Africa beat New Zealand 12-11 in the Rugby World Cup final. All Blacks captain Sam Cane was sent off for a dangerous tackle on Jesse Kriel. Handre Pollard kicked all of South Africa's points to win a record fourth World Cup.
Sandro Tonali
personSandro Tonali handed a 10-month betting ban by the Italian football federation. The 23-year-old will not be able to play until July 2024. Italian FA would have to extend the ban worldwide via UEFA and FIFA.
Manchester United
organizationManchester United have lost their opening two Champions League group games for the first time since 1986-87. The Glazer family will sell a minority stake in the club to Ineos chief Sir Jim Ratcliffe despite fielding full takeover bids earlier in the year. Gary Neville believes it is 'doubtful' Erik ten Hag can win the Premier League and Champions League under the current ownership model.
Sam Bankman-Fried
personSam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud, money laundering and other offenses. He is accused of diverting billions of dollars from his clients and investors. Prosecutors blame his extravagant spending on investments and donations.
House
organizationRep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected House speaker Wednesday by a party-line vote of 220 to 209. The choice of Johnson – a lesser-known conservative – ends weeks of tumult over the leadership role.
Mike Johnson
personJohnson wins House vote 220 to 209 with broad Republican support. Will fill key role that was vacant for three weeks. Trump says he thinks Johnson will be a ‘fantastic’ speaker.
Imran Khan
personImran Khan indicted on Monday in an official secrets acts case. Case relates to a diplomatic cable he allegedly touted as proof of a "conspiracy" Khan has been tangled in a slew of legal cases he says are designed to stop him from contesting polls in January.
Sergio Massa
personEconomy Minister Sergio Massa won the first round of Argentina's presidential election. With 36.6% of the vote, he defeated his far-right rival Javier Milei (30%) The two will go to a run-off on 19 November.
Charles Leclerc
personLewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc disqualified from U.S. Grand Prix. Both cars failed post-race checks on the under-floor wooden planks. Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the race at the Circuit of the Americas.
Lewis Hamilton
personMercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finished second in the US Grand Prix. But he was disqualified for running an illegal floor on his car. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was found guilty of the same offence. Neither driver will score points for their efforts in Austin.
Mohammed Shami
personMohammed Shami takes match-winning figures of 5-54 against New Zealand. India rode on Virat Kohli's 95 to clinch their fifth win in as many matches. Daryl Mitchell top scored for New Zealand with 130 runs.