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Roman Polanski
personRoman Polanski fled the U.S. as a fugitive on the eve of sentencing in 1978. He pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a minor in exchange for prosecutors dropping drug, rape and sodomy charges. Polanski's 13-year-old victim testified before a grand jury that Polanski gave her champagne and part of a sedative.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce
personShelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce won a fifth World Championship 100m title. 35-year-old clocked a time of 10.67 seconds to win another world title. She finished ahead of Shericka Jackson and Elaine Thompson-Herah. Britain's Dina Asher-Smith just missed out in fourth.
Sky News
organizationSky News cancels third and final Tory leadership debate. Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss confirmed they wouldn't be attending. Comes amid concerns debates have exposed 'disagreements and splits'
Ben Affleck
personJennifer, 52, and Ben, 49, tied the knot in Las Vegas on Saturday. The couple first met on the set of their film Gigli in December 2001.
Jennifer Lopez
personA marriage license appears in a Clark County, Nev., public records search bearing the names Benjamin Geza Affleck and Jennifer Lopez. The couple previously dated in the early 2000s, but split up in 2004.
Cameron Smith
personCameron Smith wins 150th British Open at St Andrews. First Australian to lift Claret Jug since Greg Norman in 1993. World number six overhauled four-shot deficit to claim maiden major title.
Rory McIlroy
personRory McIlroy misses out on his second British Open title. Northern Irishman had been four clear at the start of the final round. Smith becomes the first Australian golfer to hoist the Claret Jug since Greg Norman in 1993.
Rory McIlroy
personRory McIlroy leads The Open by four shots going into final day. Northern Irishman produced a fine eagle on the 10th hole. Viktor Hovland held his nerve to birdie the same hole at 1-under-par. Duo were 15 under par and two shots clear of overnight leader Cameron Smith.
Viktor Hovland
personViktor Hovland and Rory McIlroy each post a 6-under 66 at St Andrews. The pair are four shots clear of Cameron Smith, who had a two-shot lead. Cameron Smith and Cameron Young are second and three shots off the pace.
Senate
organizationEvery Republican voted against the 2022 Women's Health Protection Act to codify abortion rights. Every Democrat except Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, voted for the bill. The bill has little chance of becoming law, with the necessary support lacking in the 50-50 Senate.
Jayland Walker
personJayland Walker, 25, died of blood loss from internal injuries and the cause was gunshot wounds. Medical examiner's office cannot determine if one specific bullet killed him. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine requested that the Ohio Collaborative Community-Police Advisory Board create a new law enforcement standard.
Joe Manchin
personManchin told Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer Thursday evening that he won't support moving forward on proposed tax hikes on wealthy Americans and corporations. The West Virginia senator is the biggest recipient of donations from fossil fuel companies in Congress. House and Senate Democrats have been working behind the scenes to engineer legislation.
Ripudaman Singh Malik
personRipudaman Singh Malik was found shot dead in his car outside a business center in Surrey, Canada. Canadian authorities said it appeared to have been a targeted shooting. Air India Flight 182 exploded over the Atlantic Ocean in 1985.
Caitlin Bernard
personIndiana obstetrician-gynecologist Caitlin Bernard is embroiled in a political firestorm over the abortion of a 10-year-old girl. Republican officials and right-wing media have pivoted to attacking Dr Bernard's legitimacy and baselessly accusing her of failing to notify law enforcement.
Tiger Woods
personTiger Woods and Phil Mickelson fail to make cut at The Open. Brooks Koepka, Ernie Els and Padraig Harrington also miss out. Cameron Smith is currently in the lead through 12 holes, sitting at 11-under par.
Christian Eriksen
personChristian Eriksen has signed for Manchester United on a free transfer. Midfielder was a free agent after his short-term contract with Brentford expired at the end of last season. Danish international suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch during Euro 2020 last summer.
Cameron Smith
personCameron Smith shoots eight-under 64 to take two-stroke lead at St. Andrews. Rory McIlroy climbs from sixth to third despite dropping two strokes from first round. Tiger Woods misses the cut on nine-over, three-over round of 75.
Mohammed bin Salman
personPresident Joe Biden greeted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with a fist bump. Bin Salman is responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to U.S. intelligence. The Washington Post, which endorsed Biden in 2020, and members of both parties slammed Biden for giving the royal a fist bumps in greeting.
Ivana Trump
personIvana Trump was found dead at the bottom of a staircase at her Upper East Side townhouse. Police are investigating whether she fell down the flight of steps before her death. Police spokesperson said on Thursday that foul play was not suspected. The Czech American skier-turned-model and businesswoman married Donald Trump in 1977. She married and divorced twice after Trump.
Jamal Khashoggi
personBiden fist-bumped MBS as he arrived for a series of Friday night meetings at the Al Salman Royal Palace in Jeddah. The president has dismayed many in the human rights community. His decision could also cost him political capital within his own Democratic party.