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Cleo Smith
personCleo Smith was found in a locked house in Carnarvon, Western Australia. She was last seen in her family's tent at a campsite on October 16. Detectives used crowbars and battering rams to kick in the door and free Cleo about 12.46am Wednesday. A 36-year-old man has been taken into custody in relation to the disappearance. Neighbours described the man in custody as an 'oddball'
Damon Galgut
personThe Promise by Damon Galgut won the 2021 Booker Prize for Fiction. It is the third time the South African writer has won the prize. The Promise follows the decline of one South African family over four decades.
Jack Ciattarelli
personIn New Jersey, heavily favored Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy was neck-and-neck with GOP political newcomer Jack Ciattarelli. The results were ominous for Democrats far beyond those states. The party's eroding support does not bode well as it clings to narrow House and Senate majorities ahead of midterm elections.
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.
Unai Emery
personUnai Emery will stay at Villarreal, according to Guillem Balague. Emery was first choice to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. Co-owner Amanda Staveley says it will take time to get to the top.
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.
Winsome Sears
personWinsome Sears is projected to become the first woman and woman of color to be elected Virginia’s lieutenant governor. Sears is expected to defeat Democratic opponent, State Del. Hala Ayala, in the race. Glenn Youngkin became the first Republican candidate to win statewide since 2009.
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.
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.
Karine Elharrar
personKarine Elharrar, who has muscular dystrophy, was left waiting for two hours. She was eventually offered a shuttle transport to the summit area, but the shuttle was not wheelchair-accessible. UK foreign office minister said he was 'deeply disappointed and frustrated'
Antonio Conte
personTottenham confirm Antonio Conte as their new manager on £13m, 18-month deal - with the option of another year. Italian expected to take training on Tuesday as he replaces Nuno Espirito Santo. Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici has been sacked by the club.
Verry Elleegant
personVerry Elleegant beats Incentivise to win the 2021 Melbourne Cup. It is Chris Waller's first win in the nation's greatest race. UK-trained stayer Spanish Mission took the minor placing.
Champions League
organizationChelsea beat Malmo 1-0 in their Champions League clash on Tuesday. Callum Hudson-Odoi provided a superb cross for Hakim Ziyech's goal. Juventus booked their spot in the Champions League last 16 with a 4-2 win over Zenit St Petersburg. Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski scored a hat-trick in his 100th Champions League appearance. Barcelona moved into second place on six after beating Dynamo Kiev.
Cleo Smith
personFour-year-old Cleo Smith has been found 'alive and well' in a house in Carnarvon. Police broke into a locked house in the coastal town about 1am on Wednesday. A man has been taken into custody over the incident. Cleo had been missing since 16 October after disappearing from a campsite. Her disappearance triggered a massive search throughout the region.
Michel Platini
personFormer FIFA officials could be jailed for several years if found guilty. Case was opened in September 2015 and ousted Blatter ahead of schedule. It also ended then-UEFA president Platini’s campaign to succeed his former mentor.
Kyle Rittenhouse
personKyle Rittenhouse, now 18, faces a mandatory life sentence if convicted of first-degree intentional homicide. He is accused of fatally shooting two people during a racial justice protest in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The then-17-year-old travelled from his home in Illinois saying he wanted to help protect businesses from rioters.
the Kansas City Chiefs
organizationKansas City Chiefs scrambled their way to a 20-17 comeback win over the New York Giants on Monday night. Patrick Mahomes threw for 275 yards with a touchdown and an interception for the Chiefs. Harrison Butker hit a pair of fourth-quarter field goals, including the go-ahead 34-yarder with 1:07 left.