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Nicolas Sarkozy
personFirst corruption conviction of a modern French president is a blow to Sarkozy’s hopes of a return to the political frontline. The former conservative leader faces a second trial on March 17 over accusations of fraudulently overspending in his failed 2012 re-election bid. The judges said Sarkozy was entitled to be confined to his home with an electronic bracelet.
Andrew Cuomo
personNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under fire after two former aides went public with sexual harassment claims against him. Cuomo has denied the allegations, saying he may have been "insensitive" The harassment scandal only adds to the pressure Cuomo was already facing from his nursing home scandal.
Jason Sudeikis
personJason Sudeikis won best actor in a TV series -- comedy or musical for "Ted Lasso" He stumbled through his acceptance speech in a tie-dye hoodie. “The Crown’s” “Mank” nabbed a leading six nominations on the film side.
the Arizona Cardinals
organizationThe three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced his decision with a tweet from his official account on Monday. Watt will join a Cardinals team featuring young quarterback Kyler Murray and former Texans teammate DeAndre Hopkins. Arizona finished 8-8 and in third place in the NFC West a year ago.
the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
organizationMargot Robbie slams the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for lack of black members. Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler ripped the Association for having no black members during their monologue.
Jodie Foster
personThe actress won for her role as Nancy Hollander in the film The Mauritanian. The Crown’s Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin led a night of triumph for British stars.
Catherine O'Hara
personSchitt's Creek won the Golden Globe for best television series, musical or comedy. Catherine O'Hara won the award for best actress for her portrayal of Moira Rose. Chadwick Boseman wins best actor in a dramatic film for his final role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Nomadland won best movie, drama, while director Chloe Zhao became the first woman of Asian descent to win best director at the Golden Globes.
HFPA
organizationHollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has no black members. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler joined in the campaign to change that.
Charlotte Bennett
personCharlotte Bennett, 25, says Cuomo made her feel uncomfortable. The 25-year-old says Cuomo asked her questions about her personal life. Cuomo denies he ever tried to woo Bennett, and his office says the state will investigate. Another former aide, Lindsey Boylan, has previously accused the governor of sexually harassing her.
Jamal Khashoggi
personSaudi de facto ruler approved operation to capture or kill Jamal Khashoggi, report says. U.S. sanctions some of those involved but not crown prince himself. Riyadh has denied any involvement by the crown prince. Report came a day after Joe Biden spoke with Saudi Arabia's King Salman, reportedly without mentioning the document.
Mohammed bin Salman
personCIA assessed with high confidence that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman had personally ordered the murder. Report based its assessment on the crown price's control of decision-making, the direct involvement of one of his key advisers. MbS has consolidated power since ousting his uncle as heir to the throne in a 2017 palace coup.
Renee Montgomery
personThe WNBA announced the sale of the Atlanta Dream to a group that includes former player Renee Montgomery. The 34-year-old two-time WNBA champion retired as a player this month. Montgomery becomes the first former player to become both an owner and executive of a WNBA team.
Prince Harry
personDuke of Sussex gave his seal of approval to the Netflix show. He said it gives a 'good idea' of the pressures faced by the Royal Family. Harry said The Crown is 'fictional' but is 'loosely based on the truth'
Shamima Begum
personUK Supreme Court rules Shamima Begum cannot return to UK to appeal citizenship revocation. Begum travelled to Syria at the age of 15 and married a Daesh* fighter. The three children she gave birth to in Syria reportedly died. She is being held in a detention camp in Syria where she has lived since the British government stripped her citizenship in 2019.
Senate
organizationBiden's proposal to raise minimum wage to $15 was ruled out of order for the US Senate coronavirus relief bill. House is expected to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package later Friday. Oprah Winfrey taped an interview primarily with Meghan Markle that will be screened next weekend.
Elizabeth MacDonough
personElizabeth MacDonough ruled provision in $1.9tn Covid stimulus bill did not qualify for budget reconciliation. Two Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz), have already said they would vote against including the $15 minimum wage provision in the relief package.
WNBA
organizationFormer U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler is no longer an owner. Investors include chairman of real estate group Northland, Larry Gottesdiener. Former Dream star Renee Montgomery will be joining the ownership group as an investor and executive.
Treasury
organization10-year Treasury yields catapulted to the highest in more than a year at over 1.6%. traders yanked forward their opinion of how soon the Federal Reserve will be forced to tighten policy. Investors are now pricing a 30% chance of a rate hike in November.
Jamal Khashoggi
personA declassified version of a U.S. intelligence report is expected to be released on Thursday. It finds that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi. President Joe Biden is working to restore the relationship with Riyadh to traditional lines.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
personRep. Marie Newman, a Democrat from Illinois, has a transgender daughter. She criticized Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Georgia Republican, for opposing the Equality Act. The House is set to vote on the bill on Thursday.