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Mitch McConnell
personMitch McConnell says Donald Trump is "practically and morally responsible" for what happened. Acting US Attorney General Michael Sherwin does not rule out Mr Trump facing charges. Just seven people were taken to quarantine hotels in Scotland on Monday as travellers avoided Nicola Sturgeon's stricter isolation policy.
Jacinda Ardern
personThe 26-year-old woman, who held dual Australian and New Zealand citizenship, was detained by Turkish forces with her children near the Syrian border yesterday. The woman had lived in Australia for two decades and travelled to Syria on an Australian passport. New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern accuses Australia of abdicating its responsibilities by "unilaterally" cancelling the citizenship of a woman detained in Turkey.
Amy Cooper
personAmy Cooper made national headlines last May after a viral cell phone video showed her harassing Black man Christian Cooper (no relation) The incident began after Christian Cooper, who was bird-watching, asked Amy Cooper to leash her dog. She became hysterical and phoned the police, claiming he was threatening her life. She was charged with falsifying a police report - a Class A misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of one year in jail. Prosecutors said on Tuesday Cooper had learned a 'lot' in five therapy sessions and was also let off because it was a first time offense.
Prince Harry
personPrince Harry is said to be 'upset' at prospect of losing royal patronages. Could see him removed from a number of official positions. Meghan would also have to relinquish her role as patron of the National Theatre. Royal author Robert Jobson accused Harry of betraying the trust of the royals.
Scott Morrison
personThe 26-year-old and her two young children were detained by Turkish authorities near the border of Syria overnight Tuesday. The woman, named by ABC as Suhayra Aden of Melbourne, was described as a wanted Isis terrorist and a New Zealand citizen. The Axios tweet, published Sunday night with the line from Fauci, was later deleted without explanation.
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
personThe 66-year-old was Nigeria's finance minister and its first woman foreign minister. The development economist also spent a quarter-century at the World Bank. She will take up her post on March 1 and her term will run until August 31, 2025.
the World Trade Organization
organizationNigerian economist Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed Monday as the director general of the World Trade Organization. She is the first woman and the first African national to lead the global trade body. The appointment clears a major administrative hurdle for the WTO, which has been without an official leader since August.
Jessica Pegula
personAmerican Jessica Pegula continues dream run at Australian Open. Pegula claims a 6-4 3-6 6-3 win over fifth seed Elina Svitolina. Jennifer Brady defeated No. 28 Donna Vekic of Croatia 6-1, 7-5.
Disha Ravi
personDisha Ravi, a 22-year-old climate campaigner, is accused of sedition. She helped edit an online document that Sweden’s Greta Thunberg had promoted. A court ordered Ravi held in police custody for five days, sparking outrage on social media.
Duchess of Sussex
personDuke and Duchess of Sussex have announced they are expecting their second child. Announcement was made with a picture of a pregnant Meghan. Queen, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of Wales and the “entire family’ are “delighted and wish them well”
Michael McDowell
personMichael McDowell had never won a Cup race in his 13 years in the series. McDowell shoved the car in front of him then passed the finish line first. Chase Elliott finished second, followed by Austin Dillon, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin.
Meghan Markle
personPrince Harry and Meghan Markle announced they are expecting a second child. Announcement came 37 years after Princess Diana revealed she was pregnant. The Queen is said to be ‘delighted’ by the news.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
personPierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick as Arsenal beat Leeds 4-2. Hector Bellerin and Emile Smith-Rowe also on target for Mikel Arteta's side. Arsenal move back above Leeds into 10th spot with 34 points.
Mitch McConnell
personSen. Lindsey Graham says Sen. Mitch McConnell's speech will be used against Republicans in 2022. Pelosi suggested Republicans voted to not convict Trump because they 'can't get another job' and want to make sure they are reelected. McConnell argued in floor remarks after acquitting Trump that Congress didn't have the jurisdiction to go after a former president.
Prince Harry
personThe baby will be eighth in line to the British throne. Prince William has vowed to broker a deal between tech firms and campaigners. Alfie and Alexandra lead the bookies' favourites for the baby's name.
Arsenal
organizationPierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored a hat-trick in Arsenal's 4-0 win over Leeds. Hector Bellerin and Emile Smith-Rowe also on target for Gunners. Marcelo Bielsa's side had a penalty shout overturned after Liam Cooper was brought down by Bukayo Saka.
Meghan Markle
personBaby Sussex will be the 5th grandchild of Prince Charles – after Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis and Archie. Oliver and Diana are the joint 8-1 favourite names with Betfair. Alfie and Alexandra are frontrunners, both with odds of 4-1.
Steve Schmidt
personSteve Schmidt, one of the faces of the Never Trump movement, announced Friday that he has resigned from the board of the Lincoln Project. The move comes after a tumultuous week in which revelations surfaced that the organization knew about allegations of sexual harassment involving one of its co-founders. John Weaver has been accused of sending unsolicited sexual messages to more than 20 men.
Mitch McConnell
personSenate votes on whether to call witnesses during impeachment trial. Republican Herrera Beutler could be ordered to testify. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell will vote to acquit Donald Trump. Republican Mitch McConnell calls the former president's actions a “disgraceful dereliction of duty” that led to the 6 January riots.
Leicester
organizationLiverpool lost 3-1 to Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday. Goals from James Maddison, Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes. Jurgen Klopp's side are now 13 points behind league leaders Manchester City.