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Charles Lieber
personCharles Lieber, 62, the former chair of Harvard's chemistry and chemical biology department, was also convicted of failing to report income he received from the Wuhan University of Technology. Prosecutors alleged that Lieber was paid $50,000 a month, $150,000 in annual living expenses and more than $1.5 million to set up a research lab.
Scott Perry
personRep. Scott Perry was among a group of Republicans who objected to certifying the 2020 presidential-election results from a handful of states. Perry pushed the Justice Department to overturn the election and met with Trump ahead of the attack.
The World Economic Forum
organizationThe meeting in the Swiss resort town of Davos was slated to take place from January 17 to 22. The delay comes amid new uncertainties about the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Nations across Europe have moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections.
Joe Manchin
personWest Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin announced on Sunday on Fox News that he was a 'no' on the bill that proposes sweeping reforms to health care, immigration, climate and education. Manchin's position effectively kills the centerpiece of Biden's domestic agenda, since Democrats have a small majority. Goldman Sachs cut its forecasts for US gross domestic product late Sunday after the West Virginia Democrat said he couldn't vote for the bill.
Tom Brady
personNew Orleans Saints beat Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-0. Dallas Cowboys have to wait another week to book post-season place. Green Bay Packers become first team to secure a place in this season's play-offs. Aaron Rodgers was +550 odds to win MVP last week.
Letitia James
personThe lawsuit claims James' office "has tirelessly bombarded (Mr. Trump), his family and his business, Trump Organization LLC" James said the Trump investigation was among the "unfinished business" that led her to end a nascent gubernatorial campaign.
Rafael Nadal
personRafael Nadal has tested positive for the virus COVID-19. Nadal said he is quarantining at home and has informed those he'd been in contact with. U.S. continues to lead the world with 50.8 million cases and 806,437 deaths.
Gabriel Boric
personGabriel Boric won 55.86 per cent of votes, giving him a comfortable lead. Outgoing President Sebastian Pinera held a video conference call with Boric to congratulate him. Boric, 35, will become Chile’s youngest modern president when he takes office in March.
Moderna
organizationCovid vaccine maker Moderna says third dose of its jab increases Omicron fighting antibodies by nearly 40-fold. European Medicines Agency decision to grant conditional marketing authorization for the vaccine for people aged 18 and over.
Peng Shuai
personChinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied saying she was sexually assaulted. She accused a former top Communist Party official of forcing her into sex. Peng now says there was a misunderstanding about the post and she recanted the allegations “completely of my own will’
Emma Raducanu
personUS Open champion Emma Raducanu wins BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2021. The 19-year-old ended Britain's 44-year wait for a women's Grand Slam singles champion. Raheem Sterling, boxer Tyson Fury, and Paralympian Sarah Storey were also shortlisted for the main award. Skateboarder Sky Brown won the Young Sports Personality award.
Harry Kane
personTottenham Hotspur drew 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. Harry Kane escaped with a yellow card for a studs-up challenge on Andy Robertson. Jurgen Klopp fumes that two incidents were not reviewed by VAR.
Wolves
organizationChelsea held to goalless draw by Wolves at Molineux on Sunday. Blues lost Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi, Romelu Lukaku to positive tests this week. Five of the six Premier League games due to take place on Saturday were called off because of the spread of coronavirus among squads.
Jurgen Klopp
personLiverpool drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Sunday. Jurgen Klopp was left fuming after a Diogo Jota penalty claim was turned down by referee Paul Tierney. Liverpool were reduced to 10 men after Andy Robertson was sent off. Thiago Alcantara will miss Liverpool's Premier League clash with Tottenham after registering a suspected positive test for COVID-19.
Liverpool
organizationJurgen Klopp admits it is 'not possible' for Liverpool to play on if more players fall ill... as he confirms Thiago Alcantara has tested positive for Covid. Liverpool have been hit by four positive Covid tests as the Omicron variant continues to spread. Manchester City beat Newcastle 4-0 at St James' Park. Pep Guardiola's side three points clear at Christmas.
Drakeo the Ruler
personRapper Drakeo the Ruler, 28, was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. He was attacked while backstage at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert. Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and 50 Cent were also set to perform.
Frost
personLord Frost's resignation could hardly have come at a worse time for Mr Johnson. Long-term ally had originally agreed to stay on until January. But in an exchange of letters on Saturday night, Lord Frost said he would now stand down.
Jake Paul
personJake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley in the sixth round on Sunday. The American ended their rivalry with a punch-perfect right hand in round six. Paul moved to 5-0 with the victory and now has knockouts over all four of his opponents. Paul previously beat Woodley last summer via split decision.
Tyron Woodley
personJake Paul knocked out Tyron Woodley in the sixth round of their rematch in Tampa, Florida. Paul landed a vicious right hand to send Woodley crashing to the canvas. The YouTube star is now 5-0 in his professional boxing career, having knocked out every opponent he has faced.
the New England Patriots
organizationThe Colts defense shut out the Patriots and picked off Mac Jones on back-to-back drives. Jonathan Taylor scored a 67-yard touchdown run to give the Colts a 10-point lead with two minutes remaining in the game.