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Scott Benton
personMr Benton was caught as part of an undercover sting by The Times newspaper. Told reporters he could offer ‘the direct ear of a minister’
Clarence Thomas
personA ProPublica report outlined Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' undisclosed ties to GOP megadonor Harlan Crow. Thomas “has accepted luxury trips virtually every year” from Crow for more than 20 years without reporting them. The gifts included a Bible that once belonged to abolitionist Frederick Douglass.
Karim Benzema
personReal Madrid beat Barcelona 4-0 at the Nou Camp on Wednesday. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Carlo Ancelotti's side won 4-1 on aggregate. Real will face Osasuna in the final after they beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1.
Rajasthan Royals
organizationRajasthan Royals lost to Punjab Kings by five runs in IPL 2023. Captain Sanju Samson said lack of boundaries in middle overs led to loss of momentum. Ravichandran Ashwin joined Yashasvi Jaiswal instead of Jos Buttler.
Frank Lampard
personChelsea confirm Frank Lampard as interim boss until end of the season. Co-controlling owners Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali say they are delighted to welcome Lampard back to Stamford Bridge. Assistant coach Bruno Saltor appointed interim manager in the wake of Graham Potter's sacking on Monday.
BJP
organizationPM Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the 44th Foundation Day of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Hanuman Jayanti. He said that BJP derives its inspiration from Lord Hauman to fight corruption and maintaining law and order. PM Narendra Modi will also address BJP workers on the occasion of the party's foundation day.
Justin Jones
personRepublican-dominated Tennessee legislature voted 72-25 to expel Democratic Representative Justin Jones. Jones joined protesters demanding gun control reforms following a mass shooting in Nashville. Jones opposed a school safety bill, arguing it would further militarize schools.
Barcelona
organizationReal Madrid beat Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final second leg. Karim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Carlo Ancelotti's side progressed 4-1 on aggregate. Los Blancos will face Osasuna in the May 6 final in Seville.
Viktor Hovland
personNorway's Viktor Hovland fires seven-under-par 65 to grab Masters clubhouse lead. World number nine three shots clear of Shane Lowry and Xander Schauffele. Tournament favourites Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy go out with late starters.
Tiger Woods
personViktor Hovland, Jon Rahm and Brooks Koepka are the early leaders. Tiger Woods was never under par all day and finished with a 2-over-par 74. Woods hit 10 of 14 fairways but struggled with his iron play.
Emmanuel Macron
personAround 100 vandals hurled Molotov cocktails at brasserie La Rotonde. All sides in standoff are awaiting an April 14 verdict on the validity of the reform.
Marcus Rashford
personManchester United beat Brentford 1-0 at Old Trafford. The win puts United back into the top four after a three-match winless run. United is tied for points with third-place Newcastle, which thrashed West Ham 5-1.
Real Madrid
organizationKarim Benzema scored a hat-trick as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 4-0 at Camp Nou. Carlo Ancelotti's side progressed 4-1 on aggregate to the Copa del Rey final. Los Blancos will face Osasuna in the final on April 5.
Frank Lampard
personFrank Lampard will take charge of Chelsea until the end of the season. Owner Todd Boehly and Behdad Eghbali said Lampard would give the team 'a clear and stable plan' until they appoint a full-time boss in the summer. Simon Jordan has criticised the Blues for parting ways with Graham Potter.
Emmanuel Macron
personFrench President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day state visit to China. He is seeking to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Visit comes as Western pressure mounts on Beijing to help push for peace in Ukraine.
House
organizationRep. David Dobos, a Republican who once headed up the Columbus Board of Education, did attend MIT at various times between 1973 and 1980. House Speaker Jason Stephens called Dobbs’ false representations “disappointing news’ Former GOP House members are slamming Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Jon Rahm
personViktor Hovland is setting the early pace on five under. Brooks Koepka and Cameron Young are two shots behind. Five-time winner Tiger Woods struggles to an opening 74.
Samuel Alito
personJustices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas said they would have allowed the state to enforce its law. Becky Pepper-Jackson said she competed on girls’ sports teams throughout elementary school.
Mark Pomerantz
personOhio Rep. Jim Jordan issued the summons for Mark Pomerantz, who helped lead the Trump investigation. The subpoena marks Republicans’ strongest move yet in its investigation of the New York County’s indictment of former President Donald Trump.
RBI
organizationThe Monetary Policy Committee decided to retain the repo rate at 6.5 percent. India's consumer inflation likely eased in March to 5.80% thanks to softer food price rises. Shares of Puravankara, DB Realty, Godrej Properties, Oberoi Realty and DLF were trading 2-6 percent higher.