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Alejandro Mayorkas
personU.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday. The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus has led to breakthrough infections in some fully vaccinated people. The diagnosis comes just days after he attended an event with President Biden.
Champions League
organizationCristiano Ronaldo has issued a rallying cry ahead of Manchester United’s Champions League clash with Atalanta. Real Madrid slumped to a shock defeat by Sheriff in their last group encounter. Liverpool will be without Curtis Jones and Thiago Alcantara for Tuesday's game against Atletico Madrid.
Champions League
organizationAjax beat Borussia Dortmund 4-0 to take a big step toward advancing to the Champions League knockout stage. Sporting Lisbon beat Besiktas 4-1 in the other Group C game. Real Madrid beat Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0 in their Champions League Group D clash. Manchester City will make a late call on goalkeeper Ederson and striker Gabriel Jesus for Tuesday's game at Club Bruges.
Colin Powell
personThe unvaccinated are about 11 times more likely to die from the coronavirus. Powell, 84, had been treated over the past few years for multiple myeloma.
Travis Barker
personTravis, 45, proposed to Kourtney, 42, on a beach in California on Sunday. The couple announced the news on Instagram. Kardashian's oval engagement ring could be worth at least $1 million.
Crystal Palace
organizationArsenal earn a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Emirates. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang put Arsenal ahead after just eight minutes. Christian Benteke and Odsonne Edouard scored for Palace.
Apple Music
organizationApple unveils its M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, its highest-end chips so far. The new MacBook Pro models feature "the best audio system in a notebook" with better microphones and improved bass. Apple Music members will now be able to use Siri to create personalised playlists.
Cameron Norrie
personCameron Norrie beat Nikoloz Basilashvili 3-6 6-4 6-1 in the final. Paula Badosa beat Victoria Azarenka 7-6(5), 2-6, 7- 6(2) in women's final. Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams skip event. Rory McIlroy wins CJ Cup PGA tournament in Las Vegas.
Colin Powell
personPowell was forced to resign in 2004 after he published faulty intelligence in order to justify the Iraq War. He infamously told the United Nations that Saddam Hussein was developing weapons of mass destruction. He was the architect of the invasion of Panama in 1989 and of the Persian Gulf war in 1991.
Paula Badosa
personPaula Badosa beat Victoria Azarenka 7-6 (7-5), 2-6, 7-2 in the final. Badosa becomes the first Spanish woman to win the tournament in the California desert. Cameron Norrie plays Nikoloz Basilashvili in the men's final later.
Rory McIlroy
personNorthern Irishman closed with a 6-under 66 to beat Rickie Fowler and Collin Morikawa. British Open champion is the 39th player to win at least 20 times on the Tour. Result will help his ranking after slipping to 14th during a troubled 2021.
Ahmaud Arbery
personGregory McMichael, 65, his son Travis, 35, and their neighbor William Bryan, 52, have been charged with murder and aggravated assault. Travis McMichael's lawyer said he shot Arbery in self-defense after Arbery attacked him and tried to take his gun. Jury selection could take more than two weeks as attorneys work to seat a panel of 12 jurors and four alternates.
Apple
organizationApple unveils new AirPods, HomePods and MacBooks. The new earbuds cost $179 and are available for preorder starting Monday. MacOS Monterey will be available to download beginning October 25th.
Arsenal
organizationArsenal held to 2-2 draw by Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang gave Gunners the lead in the first half. Christian Benteke equalised for Palace in the second half. Alexandre Lacazette scored late equaliser to deny Patrick Vieira a win.
Kourtney Kardashian
personKourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have confirmed their engagement. The 45-year-old Blink-182 drummer popped the question on Sunday at the Rosewood Miramar Hotel in Montecito, California. Travis will become stepdad to Kourtney’s three children with ex Scott Disick.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
personManchester United lost 4-2 to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Result ends United's record 29-game unbeaten away run in the league. Cristiano Ronaldo has told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'I'm fit to start every Premier League game'
Manchester United
organizationManchester United lost 4-2 to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. Defeat ends United's 29-game unbeaten away run in the Premier League. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are now on a run of just two wins in their last seven games.
Mohamed Salah
personLiverpool beat Watford 5-0 in Claudio Ranieri's first game in charge. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and a hat-trick from Roberto Firmino saw Jurgen Klopp's side reach the top of the table.
Leicester City
organizationManchester United lost 4-2 to Leicester City at the King Power Stadium. United took the lead through Youri Tielemans before Jamie Vardy equalised. Patson Daka's fourth in stoppage time only compounded Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's misery.
Liverpool
organizationLiverpool thrash Watford 5-0 in English Premier League. Goals from Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Raheem Sterling. Liverpool move to the top of the Premier League after thumping Watford. Manchester United's 29-game unbeaten run away from home ends.