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White House
organizationThe daily transcript is a written version of each day's "Tucker Carlson Tonight" show. Use this transcript to help students with reading comprehension and vocabulary. Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on "T Tucker Carlson Tonight," Friday, February 18, 2022.
Lille
organizationChelsea beat Lille 2-0 in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie. Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic scored the goals for the hosts. Mateo Kovacic and Hakim Ziyech both limped off the pitch.
the UN Security Council
organizationThe EU is set to impose fresh sanctions on Russia. The measures target five banks and three high net-worth individuals. The fate of the territories Russia has proclaimed "independent" will be decided by the local people.
Olaf Scholz
personOlaf Scholz said Russia's recognition of the two breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk in eastern Ukraine was not compatible with international law. $11 billion pipeline has long been criticized by the U.S., which warns that it would give Russia a stranglehold over Europe’s energy supply.
Romelu Lukaku
personChelsea beat Lille 2-0 in their Champions League last-16 first leg. Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic scored the goals for the hosts. Romelu Lukaku was an unused substitute for the Blues. The £97.5million striker touched the ball just seven times at Crystal Palace.
Vladimir Putin
personRussia agreed on a 30-year contract to supply gas to China via a new pipeline. Putin recognizes two Russian enclaves in Ukraine as independent. Germany halted a key gas pipeline's certification over Moscow's troop deployment.
Travis McMichael
personAhmaud Arbery, 25, was shot dead while jogging through a Georgia neighborhood in 2020. Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan were found guilty of violating Arbery's civil rights because of his race. The McMichaels and Bryan are already serving life in prison for the February 2020 murder of Arbery.
UN Security Council
organizationUK announces sanctions against five Russian banks and three "very high-net-worth individuals" UK-led military drills planned in Baltic Sea after talks in Britain. Boris Johnson will chair Cobra meeting tomorrow morning to discuss latest developments in Ukraine.
Ahmaud Arbery
personAhmaud Arbery, 25, was jogging in Brunswick, Georgia, when he was killed. Travis McMichael shot the unarmed Arbery twice at close range with buckshot from a 12-gauge shotgun. Defense attorneys said the men acted in self-defense.
Vladimir Putin
personRussia recognises pro-Russian areas of Donetsk and Luhansk as independent states. Move will severely ratchet up tensions with the West. Fears he will now move tens of thousands of troops into region to safeguard territories.
Juwan Howard
personJuwan Howard has been suspended for the final five games of the regular season and fined $40,000. This would not include the Big Ten tournament or any other postseason games. Howard struck Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft in the face after Howard and head coach Greg Gard exchanged words in the postgame handshake. Michigan's forwards Terrance Williams and Moussa Diabate, plus Wisconsin guard Jahcobi Neath have all been suspension for one game each.
LeBron James
personTeam LeBron defeated Team Durant 163-160 in Cleveland on Sunday night. LeBron James scored the match-winning bucket with a turnaround jumper. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, and James finished with 24.
Austin Cindric
personAustin Cindric edged out Bubba Wallace in an overtime shootout to win the Daytona 500. Cindric blocked teammate Ryan Blaney on the outside out of Turn 4 coming to the checkered flag. It was the third Daytona 500 victory for Penske, who also won the trophy in 2008 and 2015.
Romelu Lukaku
personChelsea beat Crystal Palace 1-0 at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Romelu Lukaku touched the ball just seven times in the game. Thomas Tuchel believes Lukaku is suffering from low self-confidence. Belgium striker has scored just 10 goals in 28 games since his arrival.
Jamal Edwards
personJamal Edwards, 31, died on Sunday evening following a'sudden illness' The music entrepreneur gained fame after setting up SBTV in 2006. He helped to launch a string of UK music acts to stardom including Ed Sheeran and Jessie J.
Juwan Howard
personMichigan coach Juwan Howard has to be suspended for the rest of the season. Howard was upset that Wisconsin coach Greg Gard called a timeout in the final minute resetting the 10-second half-court clock. Video appears to show Michigan's Moussa Diabate and Wisconsin's Jahcobi Neath throwing punches.
Vladimir Putin
personRussian President Vladimir Putin recognises independence of two breakaway regions. Move threatens to escalate tensions with the West and gives Russia a reason to move troops into eastern Ukraine. AT&T will shut down its 3G network Tuesday. NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says reduced services will operate across all lines on the Sydney rail network from 5am.
Boris Johnson
personPM says it is a 'welcome sign' that Putin may be open to peace talks. Boris Johnson to agree immediate sanctions on Russia over Ukraine on Tuesday. France and Russia foreign ministers will meet in Paris to advance solution.
Manchester United
organizationManchester United beat Leeds United 4-2 at Elland Road on Sunday. Harry Maguire, Bruno Fernandes, Fred and Anthony Elanga were all on the scoresheet. The result moved fourth-placed United onto 46 points, four behind Chelsea in third.
Amir Khan
personKell Brook stopped bitter rival Amir Khan inside six rounds on Saturday. Brook landed 64 of 154 power punches, most of which made Khan loopy. Khan never went down despite the beating, but he was stumbling around the ring.