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Phil Murphy
personPhil Murphy is the state’s first Democratic governor to get a second straight term in 44 years. The victory gives Democrats a silver lining after GOP businessman Glenn Youngkin defeated Terry McAuliffe in Virginia's gubernatorial race. Gaylord, Michigan, picked up 11.7 inches of snow on Tuesday, which set a record for the heaviest snowfall in a calendar day.
Azeem Rafiq
personAzeem Rafiq accused his boyhood club of 'institutional racism' Yorkshire are due to host a Test match against New Zealand and a one-day international against South Africa next summer. Arla Foods have announced they will not renew their sponsorship of Yorkshire. Emerald Publishing, the title sponsor of Yorkshire's ground Headingley, announced they would no longer sponsor the county.
Jacob Blake
personJuror asked a courtroom deputy, "Why did the Kenosha police shoot Jacob Blake seven times? Because they ran out of bullets," Prosecutors said the joke shows poor taste, and showed racial bias. Judge Bruce Schroeder said it was important to maintain public confidence in the case.
Jadon Sancho
personGareth Southgate has named his final England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Albania and San Marino. Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham were the headline calls. Jadon Sancho, Jesse Lingard and Kieran Trippier all axed by Southgate. England sit top of Group I with 20 points from eight games.
Aaron Rodgers
personGreen Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Rodgers had the nerve to ask the league and the NFLPA to grant him vaccinated status this summer because he had undergone treatment from his personal homeopathic doctor.
Sarah Jayne Dunn
personSarah Jayne Dunn, 40, has played Mandy Richardson on-and-off since 1996. But she was fired this week after it emerged she has been selling raunchy content on OnlyFans – a photo and video sharing website infamous for it’s x-rated content. Viewers branding soap 'hypocritical' as they used to release sexy babes and hunk calendars.
Owen Paterson
personNorth Shropshire MP was facing 30-day suspension from Parliament. Commons Standards Committee said he had broken lobbying rules. Claims it contributed to death of his wife Rose, who took her own life. 13 Tories rebelled on issue and dozens more abstained.
Cristiano Ronaldo
personManchester United drew 2-2 with Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to secure a point for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. The 36-year-old has now scored five goals in four games for United in this Champions League campaign. United remain in control of Group F and well set to qualify for the knockout stage.
CDC
organizationThe CDC has given the green light for around 28 million children to receive the BioNtech-Pfizer coronavirus vaccine. President Joe Biden hopes to have the program up and running within days. 172 children in the targeted age group have died from the virus.
Ellie Smith
personCleo Smith, 4, was found alive and well in a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She had been missing from her parents' tent at Blowholes campsite, 74km away, on October 16. A 36-year-old man - who was not in the home when it was raided - has been arrested in connection with Cleo's abduction. Police were tipped off to the address after neighbours spotted the suspect buying nappies.
Eric Adams
personEric Adams, 61, is a former captain in the New York Police Department and Brooklyn borough president. The victory marks just the second time in history that New Yorkers have elected a Black mayor. The 61-year-old Adams takes over in January from Democrat Bill de Blasio.
Henry Ruggs III
personNFL star Henry Ruggs III was driving 251km/h seconds before allegedly causing a fiery car crash that left a 23-year-old woman dead. The former Las Vegas Raiders receiver was cut by the football team on Wednesday and is facing felony driving under the influence (DUI) charges. The victim who perished in the fatal crash has been identified as Tina O Tintor, 23, a woman and her dog.
GOP
organizationEvery Republican House incumbent won reelection, including eight whose seats were uncontested. Republicans gained in every county, usually by 10 points or more on margin. White working-class is now solidly Republican.
Champions League
organizationManchester City beat Club Bruges 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium. Real Madrid move top of Group A after Paris St-Germain draw with Leipzig. Inter Milan produce three second-half goals in 3-1 win at upstart Sheriff. Chelsea beat Malmo 1-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Jorge Soler
personAtlanta slugger Jorge Soler named Most Valuable Player of the World Series. Soler's three-run home run in Game Six helped fuel the Braves' 7-0 win. He became the third player to win the award after starting the season with another team.
Glenn Youngkin
personGlenn Youngkin is the first Republican to win statewide office in Virginia in 12 years. His defeat of Democrat Terry McAuliffe marked a sharp turnabout in a state that has shifted to the left over the past decade. Vice President Mike Pence wasted no time in congratulating Youngkin, declaring his victory a sign of 'The Conservative Comeback'
Owen Paterson
personMPs watchdog recommended Owen Paterson should be suspended for 30 days. North Shropshire MP has rejected the report's findings. His allies will attempt to overturn the recommendation on Wednesday. Tories will push for an amendment to create a new committee.
Pentagon
organizationPentagon watchdog finds no misconduct or negligence on the part of those involved in an August 29 drone strike in Kabul that killed 10 civilians, including seven children. China could have 700 deliverable nuclear warheads by 2027, and could top 1,000 by 2030.
Pfizer
organizationPfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be given to children aged 5-11. Move hailed by President Joe Biden as a "turning point" in the fight against the pandemic. Pfizer over the weekend began shipping millions of the pediatric shots to states.
Michelle Wu
personMichelle Wu led fellow city councilor Annissa Essaibi George 60.8% to 38.8%. The AP called the election for Wu at around 11 p.m., after polls closed at 8.30pm. Wu campaigned on liberal policies such as policing reforms and rent control.