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Kevin McCarthy
personTennessee Rep. Tim Burchett accused former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of elbowing him in the back in a Capitol Hill hallway. McCarthy denied the charge, telling reporters that he “didn’t shove or elbow him, it’s a tight hallway.” The House is now in session for its 10th consecutive week.
Tim Burchett
personRep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., alleged McCarthy came up and took a "cheap shot from behind" Rep. Matt Gaetz, who led the effort to oust McCarthy as speaker, called on the House Ethics Committee to investigate. McCarthy denied the incident, saying, "I didn't shove or elbow him"
Adam Johnson
personAmerican hockey player Adam Johnson died during a game in England. The 29-year-old suffered a slashed neck during the Elite Ice Hockey League contest. South Yorkshire Police have arrested a man who remains in custody.
Cabinet
organizationJapanese vice finance minister resigns amid criticism from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet. Kenji Kanda admitted his company's repeated failures to pay taxes. He is the third Cabinet member to resign within two months following a Cabinet shuffle in September.
Suella Braverman
personSuella Braverman asked to leave the job by Rishi Sunak this morning. Comes after Dominic Raab, Nadhim Zahawi and Gavin Williamson left. David Cameron returns to frontline politics to become foreign secretary.
Tim Scott
personThe South Carolina senator made the surprise announcement on Fox News’ “Sunday Night in America’ with Trey Gowdy. Scott, the only Black Republican in the Senate, had been a long-shot candidate in the Republican primary. He had been struggling to rise above the pack in the party's crowded field.
Rishi Sunak
personFormer minister Dame Andrea Jenkyns submitted a furious letter of no confidence in Mr Sunak to the Tory backbench 1922 Committee. Comes after she wrote an article in The Times which had not fully been signed off by Sunak.
David Cameron
personCameron appointed foreign secretary by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday. News delighted centrist wing of the ruling Conservative Party. Critics of Sunak say appointment is desperate act to resurrect ailing government.
David Cameron
personLord Cameron handed peerage in order for him to be appointed foreign secretary. Former PM blasted Rishi Sunak for scrapping HS2 high-speed rail project.
Manchester City
organizationManchester City held to 4-4 draw by Chelsea at the Etihad. Cole Palmer scored in stoppage time to snatch a draw against former club. Jurgen Klopp has slammed the decision to televise Liverpool's trip to Manchester City after the international break at 12.30pm.
Victor Lindelof
personManchester United beat Luton Town 1-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday. Victor Lindelof scored the only goal of the game in the second half. United climb two spots to sixth in the table on 21 points after 12 games.
Jim Harbaugh
personBig Ten Conference bans Jim Harbaugh from coaching at Michigan's three remaining regular-season games. Harbaugh found to have been "conducting an impermissible, in-person scouting operation" Harbaugh will be allowed to be with the team on non-game days.
Joe Manchin
personManchin's sudden announcement injects a new layer of uncertainty for Democratic leaders. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis picked up the endorsement of Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds. A poll by Emerson College last month showed Manchin 41% to 28%.
The Daily Mail
organizationHarry, Elton John, Liz Hurley, Simon Hughes, Doreen Lawrence among claimants. Harry and other claimants accuse publishers of unlawful information gathering.
Copenhagen
organizationManchester United lost 4-3 to Copenhagen in the Champions League on Wednesday. Erik ten Hag's side blew an early 2-0 lead and were level at half-time. A late goal from 17-year-old Roony Bardghji handed the home side their first win against European top-flight opposition since beating the Red Devils in 2006.
Ron DeSantis
person34 percent of likely Republican primary and caucus voters who tuned into the third debate said Haley performed the best. Steve Martin's 2000 novella Shopgirl has been banned from Collier County Public Schools libraries.
Toulouse
organizationLiverpool lost 3-2 to Toulouse in the Europa League on Thursday night. Jarell Quansah thought he had scored an equaliser in the 98th minute. But the goal was disallowed for a foul by Alexis Mac Allister. Jamie Carragher has called for VAR to be scrapped for the second time.
Suella Braverman
personHome Secretary accused of 'deliberately stoking division' with NI comments. PM Rishi Sunak urged by several lawmakers to sack Suella Braverman over her language. Latest attack comes just days after she declared being homeless a choice.
Joe Manchin
personManchin, 76, said he made the decision “after months of deliberation and long conversations’ His decision to retire severely hampers Democratic hopes of holding on to the coal-country seat.
SAG-AFTRA
organizationSAG-AFTRA announced Wednesday it had reached a tentative deal for a contract with Hollywood studios. Union said the new three year contract was valued at more than $1bn and included increases in minimum salaries.