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1. Obama calls Minneapolis shooting a ‘wake-up call to every American’

   His remarks come as video shot by bystanders appears to contradict statements by Trump’s administration

2. Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid

   Labour MPs warn prime minister the decision will trigger ‘bloodletting’ – but supporters back move, saying it will help party draw a line under recent ‘psychodrama’

3. Arsenal hit with big blow to title hopes after Man Utd’s revival under Carrick - live

   Arsenal 2-3 Man Utd:Michael Carrick’s men jump into the top four after victory at the Emirates

4. Winter storm across the U.S, in photos

   A big winter storm dumped sleet, freezing rain and snow across much of the U.S. on Sunday, bringing subzero temperatures and paralyzing air and road traffic. Power lines were draped in ice, and hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast were left without electricity.

5. Man United unleash their new weapon as Arsenal become architects of own downfall

   Arsenal 2-3 Manchester United:Patrick Dorgu’s stunning volley helped Michael Carrick to deal the league leaders’ a first home defeat of the season, one week on from ecstasy on derby day

6. ‘Absolutely not’: Roy Keane reacts to suggestion Michael Carrick be permanent Man Utd boss

   The Sky Sports pundit praised Carrick’s influence on the club after wins over Man City and Arsenal but believes they need a ‘bigger’ manager

7. Minneapolis shooting latest: Fatal Alex Pretti shooting is an ‘assault’ on nation’s core values, say Obamas

   The Obamas urged the Trump administration to ‘reconsider’ their approach to immigration enforcement

8. How an anti-ICE protester came to be shot dead by federal agents – the second fatal shooting in Minneapolis in weeks

   White House claims without evidence that Alex Pretti was a ‘would-be assassin’ while Democratic leaders call for Trump to withdraw federal officers targeting Minneapolis

9. The origin of ‘vibes’ and why they’re more important than ever

   To say something ‘has a vibe’ is to say your body has vibrated to it in a particular way

10. Peter Claffey says Game of Thrones creator George R. R. Martin ‘left me to my own devices’ for spinoff show

    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ star said show’s creator had a hands-off approach during filming