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Malik Faisal Akram
personMalik Faisal Akram, 44, was shot dead by the FBI after a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue. He was demanding the release of a jailed Pakistani neuroscientist suspected of having ties to the al-Qaeda terrorist group. Akram was killed after an FBI swat team stormed the building following the lengthy stand-off during which his family back in Britain tried in vain to get him to surrender.
the San Francisco 49ers
organizationThe Dallas Cowboys lost 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers in the wild-card round. After the game, Cowboys fans threw trash onto the field as players and referees exited the stadium. Cowboys haven't reached NFC championship game since 1995.
Culture
organizationBBC brands licence fee freeze 'disappointing' as Nadine Dorries faces criticism. Culture Secretary insists it is necessary to tackle rising cost of living. But Labour accuses her of trying to distract from Boris Johnson's woes.
The Dallas Cowboys
organizationDallas had a chance to win the game with 14 seconds left, but couldn't get the ball snapped. The Cowboys set a franchise record with 14 penalties in the game. Head coach Mike McCarthy is on the hot seat after the loss.
the Dallas Cowboys
organizationDallas Cowboys lost 23-17 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Quarterback Dak Prescott said he thought he got the spike done in time. A collision between an official and the Cowboys O-line saw the clock run to zero.
Nadine Dorries
personCulture Secretary Nadine Dorries has announced a two-year freeze on licence fee. She has also indicated she wants to put in place a new funding model. Defence chiefs will be drafted in to tackle illegal immigration in the Channel. Labour accuses her of trying to distract from Boris Johnson's woes.
Naomi Osaka
personNaomi Osaka eased into the second round of the Australian Open with a straight sets win over spirited Colombian Camila Osorio. Rafael Nadal claimed a straight-sets win against Marcos Giron. Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sakkari, Elina Svitolina and Barbora Krejcikova advance. Cameron Norrie was well beaten by Sebastian Korda.
Credit Suisse
organizationAntonio Horta-Osorio was forced to resign after barely eight months. He flouted coronavirus quarantine rules in both Britain and Switzerland. It emerged he broke Covid rules to attend the Wimbledon men's tennis finals.
Cowboys
organizationThe Cowboys had a final chance with 32 seconds remaining and were at the San Francisco 41 with 14 seconds to go. San Francisco’s versatile receiver ran 26 yards for a touchdown the play after an interception. Gould is now the career leader for makes in the playoffs without a miss.
Prince Harry
personDuke of Sussex says he is unable to travel to UK with wife Meghan Markle. He says it comes at "too great a personal risk" and has threatened action against Home Office. Harry, 37, wants pay for specialist police protection, but Home Office has ruled this out. He has applied for a judicial review against the decision.
Rafa Benitez
personEverton have confirmed the sacking of Rafa Benitez as manager. The Spaniard had been in charge at Goodison Park for six months. Roberto Martinez and Duncan Ferguson are the top two targets. Frank Lampard, Graham Potter, Paulo Fonseca and Wayne Rooney are all options.
Joe Burrow
personCincinnati Bengals beat Las Vegas Raiders 26-19 in NFL's wildcard round. It is the first time the Bengals have won a play-off game in 31 years. SWAT team members with scary-looking guns formed a ring around the field in case fans decided to charge.
Josh Allen
personThe Buffalo Bills beat the New England Patriots 47-17 on Saturday night. Josh Allen completed 21 of 25 passes for 308 yards, rushed for 66 yards and threw for five touchdown passes. Allen finished the game with a 157.6 passer rating, the fourth-best performance in postseason history.
the Buffalo Bills
organizationThe Bills staked their claim as the AFC East's most dominant team. Josh Allen set a team playoff record with five touchdown passes. The Bills outscored their opponents by 194 points in the regular season.
the Philadelphia Eagles
organizationTampa Bay Buccaneers beat Philadelphia Eagles 31-15 in NFL play-offs. Eagles led the league for rushing yards but were stifled by the Bucs. Tom Brady threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
Chelsea
organizationManchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the game in the second half. City are now 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Third-placed Liverpool have two games in hand and are on 42 points.
Kevin De Bruyne
personManchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. Kevin De Bruyne scored the only goal of the game in the 70th minute. City are now 13 points clear of Chelsea at the top of the Premier League.
Manchester City
organizationManchester City beat Chelsea 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne scored the winning goal with a curler from distance. City are now 13 points clear of their second-placed opponents. Third-placed Liverpool are 14 points behind but have two games in hand.
Sarah Bloom Raskin
personSarah Bloom Raskin is a former Fed governor and Treasury official under Obama. She will replace Randal Quarles who was appointed the Fed's vice chair for supervision. If confirmed, she will arrive at the Fed at a critical juncture.
Prince Andrew
personPrince Andrew has been stripped of his military honours by the Queen. He will also no longer be allowed to use the honorific 'HRH' in official capacity. Comes as a New York judge rules he must face a civil trial over claims he sexually abused Virginia Giuffre when she was just 17. Prince Andrew strongly denies the allegations against him.