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Lisa Montgomery
personLisa Montgomery, 52, was pronounced dead at 1.31am EST on Wednesday at the Federal Correctional Complex in Terre Haute, Indiana. Montgomery, who is from Kansas, killed expectant mother Bobbie Jo Stinnett in Missouri in 2004 before cutting the baby from her womb. Doctors say Montgomery is brain-damaged and mentally ill. She has alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that puts her at high risk for COVID-19.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
personDemocratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez spoke of her 'traumatising' Capitol Hill experience. She said she had a'very close encounter' with rioters during which she thought she 'was going to die' Joint Chiefs remind military personnel Biden will be president,'sedition and insurrection' are illegal. Lindsey Graham says Republicans who "legitimize this process" are "doing great damage" to the country.
The House of Representatives
organizationThe House is expected to pass an article charging him with inciting an insurrection on the Capitol. The vote was a historic rebuke of Trump just one week after he provoked a violent group of his supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol building. If successful, the impeachment may bar Trump from holding public office ever again.
James Harden
personHarden did not attend the team’s practice on Wednesday, a day after he voiced a lack of confidence in the team. Harden is going to the Nets as part of a four-team deal that also involves Indiana and Cleveland.
the House of Representatives
organizationRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) live-streamed a set of accusations against her peers in the House of Representatives. She said the president had "incited an attack on the United States Capitol, an act of sedition" Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) also suggested that members of the House might bear direct culpability.
Premier League
organizationManchester United beat Burnley 1-0 to go top of the Premier League. Paul Pogba's second-half strike earned United all three points at Turf Moor. It is the first time United have been top after 17 games since December 2012. United travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool on Sunday.
YouTube
organizationYouTube says it removed new content uploaded to the president's account for violating its policies. Will not allow Trump to add new videos for a minimum of seven days.
Airbnb
organizationThe U.S. government posted a December budget deficit of $144 billion. The Treasury said the December deficit compares with a $13 billion deficit in December 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic started in the United States.
Nick Saban
personNo. 1 Alabama beats No. 3 Ohio State 52-24 in the CFP national championship game. Crimson Tide wins its sixth national title in the last 12 years under coach Nick Saban. Saban broke a tie with Alabama predecessor Paul ''Bear'' Bryant for the most national titles by a major college coach.
New England Patriots
organizationThe New England Patriots head coach made the decision after a Trump-inspired mob invaded the US Capitol last week. The six-time Super Bowl winning coach did not say explicitly that he had turned down the offer. Trump announced on Saturday that he would be awarding Belichick the nation’s highest civilian honor.
Ohio State
organizationNo. 1 Alabama routs No. 3 Ohio State 52-24 in College Football Playoff national championship game. Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith amassed 12 catches for 215 yards and three touchdowns in first half.
Pramila Jayapal
personPramila Jayapal, a Democrat from Washington state, announced her positive result early on Tuesday. The New Jersey representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, also a Democrat, said she decided to get tested because of the possibility of exposure and tested positive. They join more than 222,000 Americans who have tested positive already this week.
QAnon
organizationTwitter has suspended more than 70,000 accounts associated with the far-right QAnon conspiracy theory. The social network began its purge Friday, shortly after it had permanently suspended President Donald Trump's account. Facebook is removing posts and content fraudulently claiming that the U.S. election was stolen.
Kevin McCarthy
personPresident Trump and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy had a "tense, 30-minute-plus phone call" Trump ranted about election fraud and McCarthy cut him off, saying: "Stop it. It's over. The election is over" Trump has not publicly accepted any responsibility for the unrest at the Capitol.
Aaron Mostofsky
personAaron Mostofsky, 34, was arrested and released on a $100,000 bond Tuesday. He is charged with felony theft of government property, unlawful entry of a restricted building and disorderly conduct. Prosecutors allege that he stole a police riot shield and bulletproof police vest.
Bill Belichick
personPresident Trump announced on Saturday that he would be awarding Belichick the nation’s highest civilian honor. New England Patriots head coach made the decision after a Trump-inspired mob invaded the US Capitol last week.
Lisa Montgomery
personLisa Montgomery strangled a pregnant woman in Missouri before cutting out and kidnapping the baby in 2004. Judge James Hanlon said a competency hearing should be held first. President-elect Joe Biden has signalled his intention to eliminate capital punishment at a federal level.
Alabama
organizationThe Crimson Tide capped off a 13-0 season with a 52-24 win over Ohio State. Saban broke a tie with Alabama predecessor Paul ''Bear'' Bryant for the most national titles by a major college coach. Bill O’Brien will replace Steve Sarkisian as offensive coordinator.
Sheldon Adelson
personSheldon Adelson died on Monday night from complications related to treatment for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. With a net worth of $33.4 billion as of this week, Adelson ranked as the world's 38th richest person. Adelson established hotels and casinos in Las Vegas, Macau and Singapore.
Mike Pompeo
personU.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of harboring Al-Qaeda's base. Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif called claims "fictitious" Zarif also condemned the US' decision to re-include Cuba in the list of state sponsors of terrorism.