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Electoral College
organizationGOP congressman who eked out victory in Biden district will join Electoral College objectors. Ex-chairman of China Huarong Asset Management Co sentenced to death. Iran claims South Korea holding £5bn of its money 'hostage' after tanker seizure.
Liverpool
organizationLiverpool lost 1-0 to Southampton at St Mary's on Monday night. Danny Ings scored the only goal of the game in the second minute. Liverpool have now gone three league games without a victory. Jurgen Klopp's side are four points off the top of the Premier League.
the Proud Boys
organizationEnrique Tarrio, 36, was arraigned Tuesday on a misdemeanor count of property destruction for the burning of a Black Lives Matter banner. He was also charged with a felony count for possession of high-capacity gun magazines. The National Park Service has received three separate applications for pro-Trump protests.
GOP
organization13 GOP senators and dozens of House members are contesting the states’ elections. At least two more GOP senators said Monday that they would vote to affirm the electoral college results. The push to object to Biden's victory has drawn about 140 House Republicans but has caused a schism in the Senate GOP caucus.
Congress
organizationIf Congress certifies Joe Biden’s Electoral College advantage on January 6, it will deliver the Senate into Democratic hands. GOP congressman who eked out victory in Biden district will join Electoral College objectors. Goldman Sachs predicts another $600 billion in stimulus legislation this year.
Rishi Sunak
person£594m will be made available to councils and devolved nations. Comes after Boris Johnson ordered nation to stay at home and closed schools. Prime Minister said restrictions would last until at least mid-February.
David Perdue
personIncumbent Republican Senators David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler are trying to hold off Democratic challengers. A double Democratic win would split the Senate 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’s tie-breaking vote giving Democrats control.
Joe Biden
personCongress meets in a joint session at 1 p.m. on Wednesday to certify the electoral college results. Republicans have vowed to object to the results from six states: Arizona, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin and Nevada. If all six state challenges are successful, Biden would lose 79 electoral votes.
Rusten Sheskey
personThe Kenosha County district attorney announced Tuesday there will be no charges for the white police officer who shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back. Officer Rusten Sheskey shot Blake in August 2020 as Blake tried to get into a van with his children. The harrowing incident was recorded by a bystander in a video that quickly went viral, sparking several nights of unrest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
House
organization11 GOP senators plan to join with some House Republicans to oppose the certification of President-elect Joe Biden's win on Wednesday. Zimbabwe recorded 1,342 cases and 29 deaths in the past week, “the highest number recorded so far,” Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said. Iran seizes South Korean tanker and begins uranium enrichment to 20 per cent.
Joe Biden
personIran says it resumes 20% enrichment at Fordow in latest nuclear deal breach. Move is the latest Iranian contravention of the accord, which it started violating in 2019. Move could hinder attempts by the incoming Biden administration to re-enter the agreement. At least a dozen Republican senators are expected to challenge Biden’s victory.
Frank Lampard
personChelsea have lost four of their last six Premier League games. Andriy Shevchenko is reportedly on Roman Abramovich's shortlist of potential replacements for Frank Lampard. Brendan Rodgers, Max Allegri, Julian Nagelsmann and Thomas Tuchel all in the running to replace Lampard at Stamford Bridge.
Derrick Henry
personDerrick Henry becomes the eighth player in NFL history to run for 2,000 yards in a season. Henry reached the mark on a 6-yard run in the fourth quarter on Sunday against the Houston Texans. Green Bay Packers clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC with a 35-16 win over the playoff-bound Chicago Bears.