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state
organizationUS president recorded pressuring Georgia's secretary of state to tamper with the outcome of the election. Trump urged Brad Raffensperger, Georgia’s top election official, to ‘find’ the 11,780 votes needed to overturn his defeat to Joe Biden in the state.
Nicola Sturgeon
personNicola Sturgeon announces stay-at-home rule for all of January. Exercise and essential journeys will be the only reasons to leave homes. Rules on outdoor gatherings will be tightened to allow just two people to meet. GCSE and A-Level exams unlikely to go ahead as planned.
WikiLeaks
organizationUK district judge Vanessa Baraitser ruled the Wikileaks founder would be at risk of self-harm and suicide if extradited to the US. If convicted in the US, Assange would be jailed for up to 175 years. US prosecutors have indicated they will appeal against the ruling.
Liverpool
organizationDanny Ings scores second-minute lob to give Southampton 1-0 win over Liverpool. Liverpool has gone three games without a win and leads on only goal difference from Manchester United. It was Southampton's first win in the league since December 16.
Doug Marrone
personDoug Marrone led the Jaguars to the AFC Championship game in 2017. Jacksonville have lost 21 of Marrone's last 24 games, including 15 by double digits. The Chargers will also move for a new boss after Anthony Lynn paid the price for two consecutive losing campaigns.
Congress
organizationCongress doesn't have the votes to overturn one state's results, let alone the several states Trump would need to win. There’s also no legal basis for senators to question the electoral college results. 'The 'Surrender Caucus' within the Republican Party will go down in infamy as weak and ineffective 'guardians' of our Nation,' Trump wrote.
Jalen Hurts
personGiants relied on Eagles win over Washington for playoff place. Philly opted to replace starter with back-up during game. Sudfeld hadn't thrown a pass since 2018 and was picked on his second attempt.
State
organizationPresident-elect Donald Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, on Saturday. On the call, Trump said he wanted to "find" almost 12,000 nonexistent votes. Inventing those votes would change the outcome of the election in Georgia, tipping its electoral votes to Trump over President-elect Joe Biden. Rep. Hank Johnson, D-Ga., announced he would lead an effort to censure Trump.
Julian Assange
personUK district judge Vanessa Baraitser on Monday morning ruled the Wikileaks founder would be at risk of self-harm and suicide if extradited to the US. Judge cited Assange’s depressive state and risk of suicide while handing down the surprise ruling. The case is likely to end up in the British Supreme Court, a process likely to take several years.
Brad Raffensperger
personPresident-elect Donald Trump called Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, a Republican, on Saturday. On the call, Trump said he wanted to "find" almost 12,000 nonexistent votes. Inventing those votes would change the outcome of the election in Georgia, tipping its electoral votes to Trump over President-elect Joe Biden. Legal experts have said Trump's call could violate both state and federal law. A state Democrat has called for a probe into whether Trump had violated Georgia election law on the call.
Donald Trump
personA new ad from the Lincoln Project slams President Trump as a "traitor" It uses a recording from Mr Trump's call with Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. Mr Trump pressured him to overturn the results of the presidential election in Georgia. In the call, Mr Trump threatened to withhold aid from a foreign leader unless Mr Zelenskiy publicises manufactured dirt on Mr Trump’s political rival.
Boris Johnson
personAlmost 27,000 people are being treated for Covid-19 in hospitals across the nation. PM has come under pressure to axe GCSEs and A-Levels because so many children have missed out on schooling since the pandemic began.
NFL
organizationCleveland Browns clinch a playoff spot for the first time since 2002. Buffalo Bills beat Miami Dolphins 56-26 to clinch No. 2 seed in AFC. Indianapolis Colts beat Jacksonville Jaguars 28-14 to clinch second AFC playoff berth in three seasons. Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat Atlanta Falcons 44-27 to clinch fifth seed in NFC. New York Giants miss out on NFC East title as Washington Football Team beats Philadelphia Eagles.
GOP
organization11 sitting and newly-elected senators joined Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, in opposing the certification of President-elect Biden's victory in the 2020 presidential election ahead of the joint session of Congress. Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman said in a statement Monday he will not go along with the challenge. At least 140 House Republicans are expected to join their Senate colleagues in the effort.
Adam Gase
personThe New York Jets fired head coach Adam Gase after two seasons. The Jets had a record of 9-23 in two seasons under Gase. The 42-year-old Gase was generally regarded as one of the league's brightest young coaches.
Premier League
organizationChelsea have lost four of their last six Premier League games. The Blues were beaten 3-1 by Manchester City on Sunday. Southampton host Liverpool in the Premier League on Monday night.
Oxford-AstraZeneca
organizationOxford-AstraZeneca vaccine could have a big impact globally because it can be kept a regular refrigerator temperature. Primary schools in some parts of the country are set to defy the Government and stay closed today. Britain is the first nation to start using the COVID-19 vaccine.
Joe Biden
personA three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge's decision on Friday to toss the lawsuit. 12 GOP senators are challenging Vice President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the 2020 election. 11 GOP senators plan to formally object to the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Manchester City
organizationManchester City beat Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Goals from Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne. Pep Guardiola's side climb to fifth in the Premier League table.
Frank Lampard
personChelsea lost 3-1 to Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. It was the Blues' fourth defeat in their last six Premier League games. Chelsea have scored just twice in five games against Big Six rivals. Frank Lampard's future is reportedly hanging in the balance.