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Liz Cheney
personHouse Freedom Caucus members are circulating a petition to force a special conference meeting so they can debate and vote on a resolution calling on Cheney to resign. Just 20 percent, or 42 members, of the House GOP is required to sign the petition. Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who represents New Jersey's 11th district, said during a Facebook Live video Tuesday night that she wants members of Congress who 'abetted' President Donald Trump to be held accountable.
Paul Pogba
personManchester United beat Burnley 1-0 to go top of the Premier League. Paul Pogba scored the only goal of the game in the 71st minute. The victory puts United on 36 points from 17 games with rivals Liverpool on 33.
Mitch McConnell
personSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell won't use his emergency powers to hold an impeachment trial. The Senate won't return until its scheduled date of Jan. 19, just a day before the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden. McConnell worked to scuttle the impeachment effort during a trial last year on different charges. A two-thirds majority is needed to convict Trump.
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 Trump Organization
organizationMayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that New York City will terminate three contracts with the Trump Organization. The contracts include a carousel in Central Park, two skating rinks and a golf course.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Amazon
organizationRight-wing social media app Parler was shut down by Amazon on Monday. Comes just after tech giant Amazon told Parler it would lose access to its servers for its failure to properly police violent content. Parler touts itself as being committed to free speech and has little moderation policy.
Chris Whitty
personProfessor Chris Whitty has expressed concern that the UK is in the midst of the ‘most dangerous time’ of the pandemic. He warned the new variant is 'pushing things' in a way the old variant was not able to.