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Katie Porter
personCalifornia Rep. Katie Porter announced Tuesday she will run for the Senate seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein in 2024. Feinstein, 89, has faced questions in recent years about her mental fitness for office and has stepped back from some official duties.
Stetson Bennett
personNo. 1 Georgia beats No. 3 TCU 65-7 in College Football Playoff National Championship game. Quarterback Stetson Bennett and defensive back Javon Bullard were named the MVPs of the game. Georgia became the first team in the college football playoff era to repeat as champions.
Georgia
organizationGeorgia becomes the 12th back-to-back national champion in the history of the rankings. The last team to finish consecutive seasons No. 1 in the AP Top 25 was Alabama in 2011 and 2012. Georgia is the betting favorite for a three-peat, per Bet MGM.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
personRight-wing rioters stormed Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court. They were protesting against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. President Lula called the action radical fascist.
Prince Harry
personDuke of Sussex said he and Meghan will never move back to UK. Said: 'Even if there was an agreement or an arrangement between me and my family there's that third party that's going to do everything they can to make sure that that isn't possible' Comes as Harry's popularity among British public slumps to an all-time low. YouGov survey finds that the Duke's net favourability now sits at a staggering -38. Almost two-thirds of Britons have a negative view of Harry.
Noel Le Graet
personNoel Le Graet made ill-advised comments about Zinedine Zidane. The French Football Federation president said he never spoke to the former Real Madrid coach about becoming national team coach. Real Madrid have condemned the FFF president for his actions.
the Houston Texans
organizationLovie Smith fired by Houston Texans after just one season. Hours after saying he 'absolutely' expects to stay in his job after 3-13-1 season ended with 32-31 win over Colts. Buffalo clinched AFC’s second playoff seed with 35-23 win over the New England Patriots. Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will start Sunday's regular-season finale against the visiting New York Giants.
the Green Bay Packers
organizationDetroit Lions beat the Green Bay Packers 20-16 on Sunday night. The win denied Aaron Rodgers and the Packers a spot in the postseason. The Packers (8-9) missed the playoffs for the first time in Matt LaFleur's four seasons as coach.
Buffalo Bills
organizationDamar Hamlin is now breathing on his own and talking with his family and team, the Bills say. Hamlin's breathing tube was removed overnight and he continues to progress "remarkably," team says. The 24-year-old Bills safety went into cardiac arrest during Buffalo's game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
Congress
organizationThousands of Jair Bolsonaro's supporters stormed Congress and other public buildings. The man behind the rally before the Capitol riot urged Congress to expel Marjorie Taylor Greene. The House, which is one-half of Congress, is essentially at a standstill, unable to launch the new session.
The Chicago Bears
organizationThe Chicago Bears secured the top pick for the first time since 1947. The draft order is determined by record, and using strength of schedule as a tiebreaker. There's plenty of intrigue to be found beyond the first pick, with multiple teams seeing trades pay off.
Houston
organizationThe Cougars received 34 of 60 first-place votes to return to the top. Kansas was second and had 22 first-places votes, while Purdue fell to No. 3. UCLA, UConn, Gonzaga, Arizona and Texas round out the top 10.
National Congress
organizationRight-wing rioters stormed Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court. Tear gas, stun grenades and water cannons were deployed in a desperate bid to quell the unrest. Police managed to regain control of the buildings at around 4 p.m. local time.
The Houston Texans
organizationThe Chicago Bears have the first pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Houston Texans forfeit the top spot after beating the Indianapolis Colts. The order for the first 18 selections in the draft became official Sunday night. GM Nick Caserio could be next on the chopping block according to multiple reports.
Camilla
personDuke was not paid for Sunday night's interview, which saw him alternate between answering questions from Bradby and reading sections from his memoir. He described Camilla as 'dangerous' and 'the villain' in both clips. Royal commentator Daniela Elser said his lines 'didn't even begin to add up'
NFC
organizationThe San Francisco 49ers beat the Arizona Cardinals 38-13 to secure the No. 2 seed in the NFC. The win moved the 49ers to 13-4 on the season and extended their winning streak to 10. The defending Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams did not make this year’s playoffs.
Princess Diana
personDuke of Sussex sat down with former NFL player Michael Strahan for an interview on Good Morning America. He said his late mother, Princess Diana, would have been "heartbroken" about "the fact" William was involved in these stories. Harry alleged people William employed broke a longstanding pact between the brothers.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
personSupporters of former leader Jair Bolsonaro stormed government buildings. They were protesting against his successor and rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Lula blamed Bolsonario for instigating the riots and called the protesters fascists.
Packers
organizationQuay Walker was ejected after shoving a Lions athletic trainer. It’s the second time Walker, whom the Packers selected with the No. 22 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, was kicked out after going after a staff member. Cleveland has requested to interview New England linebackers coach Jerod Mayo for defensive coordinator.
Quay Walker
personQuay Walker was ejected for shoving a member of the Lions’ medical staff. It was the second time this season that Walker had been ejected for pushing someone. Walker became the first player in 15 years to be ejected twice in a season.