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Rudy Giuliani
personDominion Voting Systems has filed a $1.3bn defamation lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani. The company accuses the former New York City mayor of having'manufactured and disseminated' a conspiracy theory. Giuliani had spread the conspiracy theory that Dominion used software to change votes in the November presidential election from Trump to Biden.
Thomas Tuchel
personThomas Tuchel expected to arrive in London in the next 48 hours. Frank Lampard was sacked by the Blues on Monday following a poor run of form. Lampard discovered the news as it leaked out before being officially told.
Conor McGregor
personConor McGregor was knocked out in the second round by Dustin Poirier. The defeat means McGregor has now last two of his last three fights. Dana White has questioned whether the 32-year-old has the stomach to continue. McGregor now considering a possible boxing match with Manny Pacquiao.
UFC
organizationConor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier in the second round at UFC 257. It was the former two-weight world champion's first defeat by knockout. The Irishman has now lost three of his last six fights. Dana White questioned whether McGregor could compete anymore.
Dustin Poirier
personDustin Poirier knocked out Conor McGregor in the second round. It was a rematch of the first fight, which McGregor won in the first round in 2014. The lightweight champion will now target another shot at the UFC title. Michael Chandler makes his UFC debut with a first-round knockout of Dan Hooker.
Dustin Poirier
personConor McGregor lost to Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 in Abu Dhabi. It was the former two-weight world champion's first defeat by knockout. UFC supremo Dana White questioned McGregor's 'hunger' to continue fighting.
FA Cup
organizationBrighton and Hove Albion beat Blackpool 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round. Manchester City beat League Two Cheltenham Town 3-1. West Ham thrashed Doncaster 4-0 while Bristol City beat Millwall 3-0. Swansea beat Nottingham Forest 5-1 to reach the fifth round.
Larry King
personKing passed away Saturday morning at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. His death was announced by Ora Media, the studio and network he co-founded. No cause of death was given, but CNN had earlier reported he was hospitalized with COVID-19.
Google Australia
organizationThe proposed Australian legislation is the first of its kind in the world. Google claims the country is trying to make it pay to show links to news stories. Facebook has also threatened to remove news content from its site in Australia.
Martin Odegaard
personMartin Odegaard is set to join Arsenal on loan for the rest of the season. The 22-year-old has fallen out of favour at Real Madrid under Zinedine Zidane. Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his attacking midfield options.
Andy Harris
personRep. Andy Harris, R-Md., tried to take a gun onto the House floor, police say. Harris was stopped at security and then immediately turned around.
Hank Aaron
personHank Aaron passed Babe Ruth on the all-time home run leaderboard in 1974 with his 715th shot. Aaron was the first player in history to rack up 500 home runs and 3,000 hits. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
Senate
organizationAt least 107 House members — more than half the caucus — privately support removing Liz Cheney from power, sources say. McConnell threatens to block Senate's power-sharing agreement if it doesn't preserve the filibuster.
Anthony Fauci
personAnthony Fauci said he felt 'uncomfortable' about things said by White House. Said he feared'repercussions' from Mr Trump if he misspoke. Added that he took no pleasure in having to contradict the president. Downing Street warned it faces the'mother of all battles' next month.
Mitch McConnell
personSen. Mitch McConnell said President Trump "provoked" his supporters into storming the Capitol. McConnell is threatening to filibuster the Organizing Resolution which allows Democrats to assume the committee Chair positions.
Lloyd Austin
personRetired four-star Army general Lloyd Austin became the first African American defense secretary on Friday. The vote was an overwhelming 90-2 in the 100-member chamber. Lawmakers from both parties said they were pleased that Austin would be installed to lead the Pentagon.
Anthony Fauci
personAnthony Fauci announced renewed U.S. support for the World Health Organisation. The organisation had received blistering criticism from the Trump administration. The US will join the UN health agency’s efforts to bring vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to people in need.
the World Health Organization
organizationPresident Biden has taken steps for the United States to “engage with and strengthen the World Health Organization (WHO)’ The WHO plays a crucial role in the world’s fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic as well as countless other threats to global health and security.
Jen Psaki
personJen Psaki was a State Department spokesperson and White House communications director in former President Barack Obama's administration. She pledged to bring "truth and transparency back to the briefing room"
Avril Haines
personAvril Haines is a former deputy director of the CIA and deputy national security adviser in the Obama administration. She succeeds John Ratcliffe, a Texas Republican and Trump loyalist. The vote was 84-10, with all the "no" votes coming from Republicans.