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Virginia Giuffre
personNew York Judge Lewis A. Kaplan today refused to grant the royal’s motion to dismiss. The case will now proceed to discovery and depositions with a full trial likely to happen later this year. Virginia Giuffre accuses the Duke of York of having sex with her when she was 17 – and therefore a minor – in 2001.
Labour
organizationParty tried to seize control of the order paper to take over the Commons agenda. Energy Minister Greg Hands said Labour had "completely lost the plot" Many say they will not vote for the party if Boris Johnson stays in charge. John Coleman, 47, said he may vote Labour in the next election. One Twitter user said the Prime Minister is ‘finished’
Prince Andrew
personNew York Judge Lewis A. Kaplan today refused to grant the royal’s motion to dismiss. Queen Elizabeth's son now faces the prospect of a full trial later this year. Virginia Giuffre is accusing the Duke of York of sexually abusing her when she was 17.
Georgia
organizationGeorgia beat Alabama 33-18 in Monday's CFP title game. It's the Bulldogs' first national title since 1981. Alabama had won seven straight against the Bulldogs, including the last four against Georgia coach Kirby Smart.
Stetson Bennett
personNo. 3 Georgia defeats No. 1 Alabama 33-18 in College Football Playoff title game. Georgia hadn't won a national title since freshman Herschel Walker led them there in 1980. Alabama denied its eight national title, seventh with Alabama in the last 13 years.
the Cabinet Office
organizationPM accused of attending 'bring your own booze' party in Downing Street garden. Police in contact with Cabinet Office over claims a senior aide organised party. Comes as Boris Johnson faces more allegations over lockdown parties.
Alabama
organizationAll-American Jameson Williams injured his left knee in the first half and didn't return. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young played without his top two receivers. Georgia avenged their lone loss of the season, a 41-24 defeat to the Crimson Tide in the SEC Championship Game.
Anthony Fauci
personRepublican leaders on the House Oversight and Judiciary Committees released excerpts of emails Tuesday. They say reveal National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Dr. Anthony Fauci knew that COVID-19 may have been intentionally modified. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made it clear in his State of the State speech Tuesday that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom.
Boris Johnson
personPM's private secretary invited more than 100 Downing Street staff to a 'bring your own booze' party during the first lockdown. Event was scheduled for May 20, 2020 - the same day the government reminded people they could only meet up with one person outside their household.
Louis Lozano
personFormer LAPD officers Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell were fired in 2017. Their appeal for reinstatement has been denied by a California judge. Court documents say the officers purposefully ignored a commanding officer's request for backup during a robbery.
David Sassoli
personFormer journalist and centre-left politician had been ill for more than two weeks. Sassoli was admitted to hospital in Italy last month due to a serious complication with his immune system. He became president of the 705-seat European Parliament in July 2019.
Maya Angelou
personThe quarter features an image of Angelou with her arms uplifted, a bird in flight and a rising sun behind her. It is the first in the US Mint’s American Women Quarters programme, which will include Sally Ride.
Alex Hawke
personTennis star Novak Djokovic has had his first hit out after being released from immigration detention ahead of the Australian Open. The world No. 1 had been locked up alongside asylum seekers at a Melbourne hotel since Wednesday night. Border Force agents rejected the vaccine sceptic's visa. But the Federal Circuit Court on Monday overturned the order to give him the boot. Immigration Minister Alex Hawke is still weighing whether to cancel his visa for a second time.
Martin Reynolds
personPM's principal private secretary Martin Reynolds allegedly invited staff to a party on May 20, 2020 to'make the most of the lovely weather. England was under tough coronavirus restrictions banning groups from meeting socially outdoors. Around 40 staff are understood to have attended, eating picnic food and drinking.
Eric Mitchell
personOfficers Louis Lozano and Eric Mitchell were being recorded by an in-car video system. Admitted leaving patrol area to search for the Pokémon Snorlax. Claimed they did so as part of an ‘extra patrol’ and to ‘chase this mythical creature’
Marcus Rashford
personManchester United beat Aston Villa 1-0 in the FA Cup third round. Scott McTominay scored the winner as Marcus Rashford was subbed off. Rashford has failed to score a goal in 11 games since returning from injury. The 24-year-old has only scored two Premier League goals this season.
Bulldogs
organizationGeorgia beat Alabama 33-18 in Monday night's national championship game. The Bulldogs received all 61 first-place votes to be a unanimous No. 1. It was Georgia's first title under coach Kirby Smart.
Rand Paul
personDr. Anthony Fauci accused Sen. Rand Paul of fueling threats against him and his family. The White House chief medical adviser also called Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas a "moron" Paul is one of the most outspoken critics of the effort to combat the pandemic.
Klay Thompson
personKlay Thompson returns to the court for the first time in 941 days. Thompson scored 17 points on 7-of-18 shooting from the field. Stephen Curry had 29 points, five rebounds and five assists.
Michael Gove
personCabinet minister was booked in for the 8.10am slot on the Today programme. But he did not appear in time because he was stuck in a BBC lift. He joked staff had "successfully levelled me up" and released him.