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Police have reportedly spotted a missing man who shot dead an ex-Marine and injured a state trooper 10 days ago, but he has refused to surrender. On Monday, law enforcement officials said on scanner reports that they had positively identified 31-year-old Eric Frein in a search area of the Pocono Mountains, thePocono Record reported. Police would not confirm or deny seeing Frein in a press conference this morning. Authorities have allegedly been authorized to use lethal force if Frein refused to surrender, according to Monroe County emergency radio reports. However, they did share pictures of an AK-47, believed to have been used or stored by Frein for his attack on a state police barracks in the Poconos Mountains. The discovery of the weapons comes as Pennsylvania Gov Tom Corbett spoke Frein at a press conference, saying local authorities are 'confident' they will find the man still 'out in those woods right now'. Police found this AK-47-style rifle and magazines as they continue to hunt for cop-killer Eric Frein, 31, in the Poconos . Police have narrowed down their search for Frein based on a number of sightints. 'Based on our investigation, we know Frein has prepared and planned extensively for months or maybe years,' State police Lt Col George Bivens said on Sunday. 'He planned his attack and his retreat - however, we believe we are closing in on him.' Frein has been on the run since Friday September 12 after allegedly using a high-powered rifle to open fire from the woods near a state police barracks, killing Cpl Bryon Dickson - a married ex-Marine with two sons - and wounding Trooper Alex Douglass. At large: Eric Frein, 31, is still on the run ten days after police said he killed an ex-Marine and a state Trooper . The search team has largely shut down the area where he lived with his parents and erected barricades around the area. A 'shelter in place' order has been lifted for residents but citizens have been urged to avoid the woods and take caution when outside of their homes. Law enforcement officers wearing bulletproof vests and armed with rifles were seen marching the streets, with an unmarked helicopter flying overhead. Frein - described as holding a grudge against police - is now on the FBI's Most Wanted list. 'Our troopers are determined to find him and bring him to justice,' state police spokeswoman Maria Finn said. Police released few details about their search of the heavily wooded community in the Poconos, saying only that they were exercising extreme caution. Closing in? Officers insist they have narrowed the search to lock down on the area where Frein's parents lived. Above, Pennsylvania State Police officers move quickly with their weapons on Route 477 on Sunday . Armed: Residents have been issued with a warning to take care on the roads. Above, a Pennsylvania State Trooper draws his weapon in a wooded area on Sunday . From above: Police continue searching for Eric Frein in Barrett Township, in Pennsylvania's Monroe County, on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014. Frein is suspected of fatally shooting a state trooper and wounding another at the Blooming Grove state police barracks a week earlier. (AP Photo/The Times-Tribune, Jason Famer) Members of the Pennsylvania State Trooper's Tactical Response Unit, ride up Snow Hill Drive on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Price Township near Canadensis, Pa., during the massive search for suspected killer Eric Frein. (AP Photo / The Scranton Times-Tribune, Butch Comegys) Frein, a self-taught survivalist, has been on the run ever since, authorities said. But some who know him said he has not always played the loner, and the reason for his hatred of police remained a mystery. Frein belonged to the rifle team at Pocono Mountain High School, and as an adult joined a group that performed military re-enactments of Eastern European conflicts in the modern era. He even played a small role in a 2007 movie about a concentration camp survivor - earning him a mention in the movie database IMDb - and helped with props and historical references on a documentary about World War I. 'He was a very friendly guy to me,' said Jeremy Hornbaker, who hired him for the documentary. 'We left on very good terms.' Frein's father, retired Army Major E. Michael Frein, told police that he had taught his son to shoot. Order lifted: A Shelter In Place order for residents has been lifted but police warn residents to avoid the woods . Flashing lights: Police State Police vehicles speed up Snow Hill Road on Route 447 in Price Township on Sunday . Wanted: Posters have been released across Pennsylvania and in neighboring states to track down Frein . Reward: The FBI is offering a reward for anyone who finds Frein, who is on the bureau's Most Wanted list . He 'doesn't miss,' the father told state police during a search of the family home, when he also disclosed that an AK-47 and a .308 rifle with a scope were missing. It is not clear which, if any, of these rifles was the gun found today. A copy of the book, 'Sniper Training and Employment,' was found in his bedroom. Frein had for a time attended nearby East Stroudsburg University and held a number of jobs over the years but never any for very long, authorities said. A week after the killing, they had not said anything about what may have led to his hatred of police. Frein's only known legal problems stemmed from the 2004 theft of some vendor items at a World War II re-enactment in Odessa, New York. He failed to show for his trial, and was arrested in Pennsylvania as a fugitive from justice. On Frein's MySpace page, a photo appears to show him standing in front of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Belgrade. Frein played the part of a Serbian soldier in his re-enactments and the FBI said he had claimed to have studied Russian and Serbian and to have 'fought with Serbians in Africa.' The FBI's Most Wanted poster describes him as 6'1", 165lb. State police said he apparently cut his hair into a wide Mohawk in preparation for the attack. He was also described as a heavy smoker. Police did not say how big of an area they are combing or whether they believed they had Frein. A police dispatcher said there was a report of gunfire Friday night but investigators released no information. | Authorities have narrowed in on the hunt for Eric Frein, 31, who is still at large ten days after carrying out a gun attack at a state police barracks .
Pennsylvania Gov Tom Corbett said Monday that he is 'confident' police will find Frein, still believed to be out in the woods .
Police found a gun belonging to the alleged killer on Sunday .
Officers have 'closed in on Poconos Mountains area where his parents lived'
Frein, one of FBI's most wanted men, killed Cpl. Byron Dickson and wounded Trooper Alex Douglass in Blooming Grove, authorities said . | [
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Tragic: David Silva, pictured, was allegedly beaten to death by sheriff's deputies on Wednesday . A shocking video has captured the moment a father-of-four was savagely beaten to death by a group of sheriff's deputies who found him passed out in a Bakersfield, California, street. The explosive footage comes as the Kern County sheriff's department is accused of trying to cover up the alleged murder of David Silva, 33, apparently seizing cell phones of witnesses who filmed the horrifying incident. Family members aren't sure why Silva came to be intoxicated, sleeping in the road opposite Kern Medical Center last Tuesday night, though he had told his mother earlier that evening he was having 'personal issues.' A . statement from the sheriff's department said a deputy and K9 were sent . to the area . after someone reported a possibly intoxicated man. The deputy called for backup and another seven officers plus two members of the California Highway Patrol showed up. The statement said Silva resisted when the . deputies tried to restrain him, forcing them to use their batons on him. However, multiple witnesses, many of whom filmed the violent scene unfolding, claim the attack was completely unprovoked. Sulina Quair, 34, called 911 and can be heard saying: 'There's a man laying on the floor, and your police officers beat the **** out of him and killed him... 'I got it all on video camera and I'm sending it to the news. These cops have no reason to do this to this man. You've got 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 sheriffs. The guy was laying on the floor and eight sheriffs ran up and started beating him up with sticks. The man is dead, laying here right here, right now.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEOS . Beatings: The dark footage, captured left and right, shows the man laying on the street being beaten repeatedly with batons . Injustice: The explosive footage comes as the Kern County sheriff's department is accused of trying to cover up the alleged murder of David Silva, 33, pictured with tree of his children . Another witness, Ruben Ceballos, 19, . said in a Monday interview he was woken up by the sounds of police . batons cracking Silva's head. 'I saw two sheriff's deputies on top of this guy, just beating him,' Ceballos told the LA Times. 'He was screaming in pain... asking for help. He was incapable of . fighting back – he was outnumbered, on the ground. They just beat him . up.' Sheriff's . investigators later seized cellphones from witnesses and in two cases . witnesses were detained for hours until they agreed to hand over their . phones, according to David Cohn, a lawyer for Silva's devastated family. 'It makes it look like a coverup,' Cohn told the Times. 'What we're all concerned about is, "Are these . videos going to be altered? Are they going to be deleted?"' The . latest footage was supplied to 23 ABC News on the condition of . anonymity. It is grainy and dark but shows the outline of men using . batons to brutally beat another man laying in the street. Sheriff Donny Youngblood told the newspaper it was too early to reach any conclusions about Silva's death. But he said the deputies' decision to confiscate the phones was the right thing to do. Crime scene: Silva was beaten by police on a street in Bakersfield, pictured . 'We still have to secure the . evidence, especially when the evidence can tell us whether we did it . right or wrong,' Youngblood said. A . statement from the sheriff's department said a deputy and K9 were sent . to an area across from the Kent Medical Center at 11:55 p.m. on Tuesday . on reports of a possibly intoxicated man. They . said Silva resisted when the . deputies tried to restrain him, forcing them to use their batons on him. The statement said Silva stopped breathing and was taken to the . hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The police department identified seven deputies involved in Silva's arrest as Sgt. Douglas Sword, Deputy Ryan Greer, Deputy Tanner Miller, Deputy Jeffrey Kelly, Deputy Luis Almanza, Deputy Brian Brock, and Deputy David Stephens. Two California Highway Patrol officers also responded, though they haven't been identified. All officers are still working, something which has outraged Silva's family. On Monday, CHP spokesman Robert Rodriguez told KBAK/KBFX Eyewitness News that the car that arrived on the scene got dashboard camera video of the incident but he said he was unable to reveal what that video captured. Rodriguez said the footage has been turned over to the sheriff's department. Silva's brother Chris Silva said it 'hurt his head' to watch the disturbing video, given to him by the witness who captured it. Family man: David Silva, pictured with his family, was pronounced dead just after midnight after the alleged attack . Unprovoked: Witnesses said the man, pictured right, was laying on the ground and at no point provoked officers . 'Constant bashing, this is constant bashing,' Chris Silva told Eyewitness News. 'You can count, you know -- I can't keep track. And it hurts my heart looking at this.' The incident took place across the road from Kern Medical Center. Chris Silva told Eyewitness News . that it wasn't clear why David Silva was at KMC, but they . believe he went there because he needed help. The victim's brother said Silva was . at their mother's house at around 5 p.m on Wednesday at which time he . told her he was dealing with some 'personal issues.' Chris Silva told the news station his . brother gave their mother a hug then left, and that was the last time . any of them saw him alive. Silva's uncle, Ralph Silva, identified his nephews body and told KGET what he saw. '(He had a) bruised up face, chin, ear, busted lip, broken nose, black eye, all marks all over his face,' he said. Cohn has six months to file a civil lawsuit against the Kern County Sheriff's Department in Fresno federal court. Chris Silva said the family want to know why . an ambulance wasn't called to help his brother as he was laying on the . street, rather than police. 'Instead of calling police on a man . that's on the ground, why wasn't an ambulance called?' Chris Silva said. 'Why wasn't there assistance given?' While the video is dark and captured at a distance, Chris Silva has labeled it a 'gift' and hopes it will help get the truth out about what happened to his brother. 'Are we rushing to conclusions or judgment?' he said. 'No, we're just trying to get the truth told. I just want people to ask why? And the question is, why did my brother have to die?' He added: 'I'll do anything to get that story out, and I'll do anything to make sure this wouldn't happen again to anybody.' | Witnesses say Kern County Sheriff's deputies repeatedly struck David Silva, 33, with their batons in an unprovoked attack as he lay passed out on the ground in Bakersfield, California .
The new footage, though very dark, shows the violent incident unfolding .
Witnesses and lawyer's for Silva's family have accused the sheriff's department of attempting a cover up after they confiscated cell phones of people who saw the brutal attack .
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A U.S. drone strike targeting al Qaeda suspects in Yemen killed 13 civilians, including three women, three security officials in the restive Middle Eastern country said. "This was one of the very few times when our target was completely missed. It was a mistake, but we hope it will not hurt our anti-terror efforts in the region," a senior Yemeni Defense Ministry official told CNN. The official asked not to be named because of the sensitivity of the issue. The United States typically does not comment on reports it has used unmanned aircraft to target terror suspects, but is widely believed to be doing so in Yemen, a key battleground against al Qaeda. More: Suspected U.S. drone strike kills 4 in Pakistan . Families of the victims closed main roads and vowed to retaliate. Hundreds of angry armed gunmen joined them and gave the government a 48-hour deadline to explain the killings, which took place on Sunday. Eyewitnesses said that families attempted to carry the victims' corpses to the capital, Sanaa, to lay them in front of the residence of newly elected President Abdurabu Hadi, but were sent back by local security forces. "You want us to stay quiet while our wives and brothers are being killed for no reason. This attack is the real terrorism," said Mansoor al-Maweri, who was near the scene of the strike. The strike took place near the town of Rada in al-Baitha province on Sunday, Yemeni officials said. A senior Defense Ministry official said the strike initially targeted two members of al-Thahab clan who lead the terror network's operations in the province. He said the militants were in a vehicle near the one that was hit, and fled unharmed. At least 200 suspected al-Qaeda fighters are believed to be hiding in the province. Earlier this year, militants occupied Rada and declared it as an Islamic emirate. But two weeks later, they evacuated the town after authorities released al Qaeda prisoners. Residents are not denying the existence of al Qaeda elements in their region but say that misdirected strikes work in favor of the militant group, helping them recruit new operatives. "I would not be surprised if a hundred tribesmen joined the lines of al Qaeda as a result of the latest drone mistake," said Nasr Abdullah, an activist in the district of the attack. "This part of Yemen takes revenge very seriously." The latest attack was the fourth drone strike reported this week. The first three hit their targets, killing at least 12 suspected al Qaeda militants, according to Yemeni officials. Radical American-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was killed in September 2011, is the highest-profile target of an American drone hit in Yemen to date. He was linked to several terror plots, including the shootings at Fort Hood in 2009. | 13 people are killed in a strike that missed its target, an official says .
Angry relatives try to bring the victims' bodies to the capital, Sanaa .
The U.S. is widely believed to be using drones against al Qaeda in Yemen . | [
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Sunderland and Leicester are interested in signing out-of-favour Hull City defender Curtis Davies. The 29-year-old has played 13 times for the Tigers this season, but has lost his place to James Chester for their last two Premier League matches. Nigel Pearson's Leicester were in for the 29-year-old before his move to Hull last year, but were unable to secure a deal for the City captain. Curtis Davies is the subject of potential January bids from both Leicester City and Sunderland . The Hull City captain was a mainstay in Hull's team last season, but has lost his place in the last fortnight . Davies signed for Steve Bruce's side in June 2013 for £2.25 million, and Hull will not want to sell without making a significant profit on the former England Under 21 international. It has been suggested that Bruce's supposed willingness to sell Davies is to enable him to free up funds for incoming transfers in the January window. Hull face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where Hull are expected to stick with the centre-back partnership of Michael Dawson and Chester. Davies (right) is pictured vying for the ball with Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert on October 25 . Davies scored to put Hull 2-0 up against Arsenal in the FA Cup final in May, but Arsenal came back to win 3-2 . | Curtis Davies signed for Hull for £2.25 million in June 2013 .
Sunderland and Leicester are both interested in the centre-back's services .
Davies has played 13 times for Hull this season, but has lost his place .
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Real Madrid great Alfredo Di Stefano is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after suffering a heart attack. The 88-year-old is being kept in an induced coma in the coronary unit at the General Universitario Gregorio Maranon Hospital. A medical report from the hospital said he was 'clinically and haemodynamically stable', but that his condition remained 'serious'. Critical: Alfredo di Stefano has been rushed to hospital after suffering a heart attack . Legend: Alfredo di Stefano is widely regarded as one of the world's greatest players . According to reports in Spain, Di Stefano was on a street close to the Bernabeu when he had the heart attack. The hospital said the emergency services were able to stabilise him. The medical report, which Madrid published on their official website, said: 'The patient is currently in the coronary unit at the Gregorio Maranon Hospital. He is under sedation, with endotracheal intubation and artificial ventilation, and is being subjected to the relevant clinical trials. 'The patient is clinically and haemodynamically stable, but his condition remains serious.'Madrid said that president Florentino Perez had visited Di Stefano at the hospital. Cups over runneth: Argentine-Spanish forward (R) helped Real Madrid towards five European Cups in the 1950s . Di Stefano is one of Madrid's finest ever players. He was central to the club's domination of European football in the 1950s, helping them win the European Cup for five successive seasons from 1956 to 1960. The Argentina-born forward played for the club from 1953 to 1964, winning eight Primera Division titles. He is Madrid's second highest scorer in history, behind Raul, with 307 goals in all competitions. He also had two short spells as coach of the club and is their honorary president. Internationally, he played mainly for Spain but also represented Argentina and Colombia. The next medical report will be issued at noon local time on Sunday. Galactico greeting: Alfredo di Stefano would often welcome new Real Madrid signings at the Bernebeu . | Alfredo Di Stefano is in a critical condition after suffering heart attack .
Real Madrid legend celebrated his 88th birthday the day before .
Di Stefano helped Real Madrid win five European Cups in the 1950s .
The 'blonde arrow' scored 216 goals in 281 games for Los Blancos .
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By . James Nye . PUBLISHED: . 11:10 EST, 26 September 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 12:50 EST, 26 September 2013 . Rapist: This Sept. 12, 2013 file photo released by the Montana State Prison shows Stacey Rambold, a 54-year-old teacher who is serving a 30-day sentence in prison for raping a former student who later killed herself . Prison officials have today released former high school teacher Stacey Rambold, 54, the man sentenced to just 30-days behind bars even after admitting raping a 14-year-old girl. His lenient punishment for the 2007 rape of Cherice Moralez, who killed herself three-years later, was handed down to him by District Judge Todd Baugh and the comments made by Baugh about Moralez sparked national outrage. Rambold, who was 48 when he committed the crimes in 2007, left the Montana State Prison in Deer Lodge at around 9.30am local time. State prosecutors are appealing the sentence, saying Rambold should have received a minimum of two years. But barring new offenses, the former teacher has served his time and will stay out of prison pending the appeal.Rambold was picked up at the prison by a family member and was expected to return to Billings, prison spokeswoman Linda Moodry said. He has been registered as a level 1 sex offender - meaning he's considered a low risk to re-offend- and will remain on probation through 2028 unless the original sentence is overruled.Moralez's mother, Auliea Hanlon, said Rambold's release shows he is "still skating" justice six years after he assaulted her daughter. He served his month-long sentence at the Martz Diagnostic Intake Unit, a prison facility adjacent to the main prison grounds in Deer Lodge where new inmates are screened before being placed in a more permanent housing unit. It is understood he served his sentence with no incidents and there was no record of disciplinary issues. Ms Hanlon spoke on Tuesday of her hopes that the Montana Supreme Court would overturn Judge Baugh's decision and re-sentence the former Billings high school teacher. Indeed, the prosecutors in the case have appealed the sentence, claiming it is illegal and on Tuesday the Montana and Pennsylvania chapters of the National Organization of Womenfiled a complaint with a judicial review board on behalf of more than 140,000 who signed a petition against the sentence. The case attracted international attention when Baugh handed down a one-month sentence to Rambold and said that Moralez, 'seemed older than her chronological age" and she was "as much in control of the situation.' Hanlon told CNN's Anderson Cooper that she wants to avoid Rambold. 'I never saw him until we were in a courtroom all those years,' she said. 'I hope I never see him again. Blocked: . Montana Supreme Court voted 4-2 barring Judge Todd Baugh (pictured) from holding a hearing to possibly amend rapist's 30-day sentence' Disgusted: Auliea Hanlon told CNN's Anderson Cooper that she never wants to see Stacey Rombold, the man who raped her daughter and that she is yet to see justice for her daughters sexual assault . Earlier this month, Montana's highest court ruled today that a state judge does not have the authority to amend a controversial 30-day sentence he handed down to Rombold. The lenient jail term and the judge's provocative argumentation sparked widespread outrage among women's groups and victims’ advocates. Amid public outcry and growing pressure from the persecution, who vowed to appeal the sentence, Judge Baugh apologized earlier this month for his earlier remarks and called a hearing to re-examine and possibly amend Rambold's sentence - a move the state attorney general challenged as being outside Baugh's legal authority. On Friday 6th of September, Montana . Supreme Court agreed, ruling 4-2 against Baugh's planned unilateral . action, and paving the way for prosecutors to file an appeal. ‘We . conclude that the stated intent of the District Court (Baugh) to alter . the initially imposed oral sentence in today's scheduled hearing is . unlawful and that the proceeding should be arrested,’ the court ruled, . without commenting on the validity of the sentence itself. Horror: Cherice Moralez, pictured, shot herself dead in her mother's bed after being repeatedly raped by a teacher who will serve just 30 days in jail . The decision came down just hours before the state judge was to convene the hearing to reconsider the sentence. In a bizarre twist, the defense joined the prosecution in opposing the scheduled hearing , saying that it would be 'without legal authority.' The prosecution said the 54-year-old disgraced educator probably should have received a minimum of two years in prison instead of the 15-year-term with all but a month suspended that Baugh had given him. Earlier in September, Judge Baugh caused further outrage by claiming that his paltry sentence ‘actually upped’ the convicted rapist’s ‘debt to society’. In a written addendum to his sentence handed down in Billings District Court Monday the judge stated: ‘Had the defendant pleaded guilty or been convicted by a jury three years ago, he would have had a basis from which to argue for a minimum sentence.’ Victim Cherice Moralez committed suicide on February 6, 2010. She shot herself in her mother’s bed just three weeks before her 17th birthday. Teacher: Rambold, 54, lost his house, his job, his teaching license and his wife as a result of the charges. His lawyer suggested, and the judge seemed to agree on Monday, that he had been 'punished enough' According to her mother, Auliea Hanlon, the pending trial of teacher Stacey Rambold - 49 when the rapes were committed - and trauma of the abuse were ‘major factors’ in her daughter’s death. Speaking to MailOnline Mrs Hanlon said that her daughter had been ‘in hell,’ shunned by classmates and bullied following the revelations of the abuse. Her death complicated the prosecution of former Billings Senior High School teacher Rambold, now 54, who was arrested and charged with three counts of sexual intercourse without consent in 2008. Prosecutors who had sought to put Rambold behind bars instead settled for a three-year deferred prosecution. According to the terms of the agreement the case would be dismissed after this term if Rambold pleaded guilty to one count of sexual intercourse without consent and entered a three-stage sex offender treatment program. But in December 2012 the case was revived when it transpired that Rambold had violated the terms of the program, having contact with minors and engaging in a sexual relationship [not with a minor] without informing his counselor. In his written explanation Judge Baugh maintained that these violations were ‘not significant’. He stated: ‘There were violations of the treatment program, but involved no violence, no inappropriate sexual conduct, and no new criminal activity. ‘Defendant’s old treatment provider recommended that the Defendant still be assessed as a low risk offender and treatable in the community. Critic: Auliea Hanlon, Cherice's . mother criticized the judge's apology as 'meaningless' ‘Knowing that the Defendant had enrolled in another sexual offender treatment program, the Court is faced with deciding if the Defendant should go to prison for relatively minor infractions.’ Judge Baugh went on to state that there was other information that could not be publicly released but had played a part in the court’s decision: a July 2013 pre-sentence report from the Department of Corrections, an August 2009 psychological/psychosocial evaluation of Rambold, and two interviews with the victim in 2009. Judge Baugh was forced to apologize for his comments in court, in which he claimed that the victim was ‘older than her chronological years’ and ‘in control of the situation’ in which she was raped in Rambold’s car, his then marital home and on school premises. Similarly he drew fierce criticism when appearing to diminish the crime as, in defending his sentence, he said: ‘I think people have in mind that this was some violent, forcible, horrible rape ... but it wasn’t this forcible, beat up rape.’ In his addendum he conceded: ‘Rape under any circumstances is a horrible violent offense. Some involved physical beatings, broken bones. Others, as here, involve young victims legally not capable of consenting. All are traumatic and all are crimes.’ Though he stated that he believed a prison sentence to be ‘appropriate’ in this case Judge Baugh stood by his decision to suspend all but 31 days of Rambold’s 15 years plus one day’s credit for time served. He said: ‘Based on all circumstances, the Court upped Mr Rambold’s debt to society from the almost expired three years Deferred Prosecution Agreement to the 15 years suspended sentence.’ Rambold’s sentence puts him on probation for 15 years and requires him to finish sex-offender treatment and to register as a convicted sex offender. Yellowstone County prosecutor Scott Twito is still reviewing the sentence with a view to finding some legal grounds for appeal, and Judge Baugh’s explanation and defense of his decision will do little to silence the voices of those clamoring for his resignation. 'Bad form': Judge Baugh is running for re-election next year. Protestors vowed to ensure he doesn't receive a fifth term . Tens of thousands have signed an online petition calling for him to be removed from his post and yesterday hundreds protested his sentence outside Billings District Court House. Speaking to MailOnline Cherry’s mother said: ‘Rambold took away everything beautiful in my life and he just gets to walk away. He confessed. He did it. ‘With this sentence the judge just lets everyone off – he lets the school off and he lets him off.’ | Montana teacher Stacey Rambold, 54, was sentenced to 30 days in prison for raping a 14-year-old girl last month .
Rambold admitted to raping the vulnerable teenager on several occasions in 2007 in his marital home, car and office .
Judge Baugh gave .
Rambold just 30 days in jail instead of maximum of life because Rambold .
had 'suffered enough' and young Cherry was 'in control'
Protests held and nationwide petition calling for judge's removal has 10,000 signatures .
Cherice shot herself in her mother's bed when it became too much to bear . | [
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Real Madrid advanced to the Club World Cup final after a 4-0 win against Cruz Azul on Tuesday, and Carlo Ancelotti has clearly been watching his players. The Italian boss was pictured in training the following day performing keepy-uppies in Marrakesh, along with coach and former club captain Fernando Hierro. Madrid beat the Mexican side courtesy of goals from Sergio Ramos, Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Isco. Carlo Ancelotti shows off his keepy-uppies during a Real Madrid training session on Wednesday . Ancelotti gets back down to business with his players as they prepare for the Club World Cup final . Fernando Hierro also joined in with the skill games in Marrakesh . Cristiano Ronaldo also impressed, along with Iker Casillas who saved a Gerado Terrado penalty before half-time. 'Only a match away from a new opportunity, we'll be ready 100 percent,' Ancelotti said after the game. 'I think the team deserves this title . During the game, Ronaldo attempted a rabona on the half volley, a new trick even for the Ballon d'Or favourite. 'I've never seen a shot like this, but from Ronaldo we have to expect everything,' his manager added. Gareth Bale was on the scoresheet as Real Madrid beat Cruz Azul 4-0 on Tuesday night . | Real Madrid beat Cruz Azul 4-0 on Tuesday to reach Club World Cup final .
Following day Carlo Ancelotti impresses with keepy-uppies in training .
Fernando Hierro also joins in with skill games during Marrakesh session .
Click here for video match highlights of Real Madrid's win over Cruz Azul! | [
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When their five-year-old pestered them to let him play on their iPad, Greg and Sharon Kitchen’s first instinct was to say No. But faced with the distraction of a house full of visitors, along with their son’s insistence that the game he wanted to play was free, and you might understand why they eventually said Yes. That decision was a costly one. The next day they found out their son Danny’s little game-playing session had cost them £1,700. Scroll down for video . Common: The kitchen family was shocked when son Danny, center, racked up £1,700 pounds ($2,600) for add-ons in a free-to-download game . Oops! Five-year-old Danny Kitchen was left in tears after his parents told him how much money he had spent . Yesterday the Kitchens warned other . parents of the danger of allowing children to play ‘free’ games which . come with hidden costs. Although Apple has since refunded the full . amount, the family said it has been a tough lesson to learn. Danny had asked his father for a . passcode to download a game called Zombies v Ninja, which involves . touching the iPad screen to aim ninja-style weapons at cartoon zombies. His parents then left him occupied while they entertained friends at . their home. But by pressing a shopping trolley icon on the screen, Danny was offered the chance to buy extra animated ‘ammunition’. His mother knew nothing about his . subsequent spending spree until she saw emails from iTunes the following . day listing what he had bought. ‘Danny was pestering us to let him have a go on the iPad,’ she said from the family home in Warmley, near Bristol. ‘He kept saying it was a free game so my husband put in the passcode and handed it to him. The app involves throwing darts and bombs at zombies and users can get extras... but at a cost . The game is free but the creators get their money from extra weapons . ‘It worried me when he asked for the . password but I had a look at the game, it said it was free so I . didn’t think there would be a problem. 'We had lots of visitors in the house . and were both a little preoccupied. I woke up Monday morning and looked . at my emails and had loads from iTunes. 'I thought it must be a mistake, so I . checked my bank balance online and nothing had been taken out. I thought . nothing of it until my credit card adviser phoned and told me they had . authorise the transaction.’ Danny had bought dozens of in-game ‘weapons’ and ‘keys’ which cost up to £69.99 a time. ‘I can’t believe he was able to spend . so much,’ said Mrs Kitchen, a mother of five who runs a children’s . entertainment business with her husband. ‘It was far too easy a thing for him to do and more should be done to limit stuff like this from happening. ‘I told Danny he’d better get ready for bed and run and hide before Daddy got home. ‘Through his tears he turned back and . said “But where can I hide?” Bless him – that stopped me being angry . but of course, it’s a lot of money.’ Danny said: ‘I said to Dad can you put . the passcode for the game, he said no and then I said it was free so he . said yes. The next day it cost lots of money. I was worried and I felt . sad. I was crying. I’m not sure how I did it, I thought it was free. ‘I’m banned from the iPad now.’ Mr Kitchen, 44, said: ‘I was livid. Not amused at all. But Danny was very sorry so I couldn’t stay mad at . him for long. I’m relieved that they have said they are going to give us . back our money.’ An Apple spokesman said it was vital that parents kept . their passcodes safe and said software was available to prevent . children from using the iTunes store. In an email to Mr Kitchen the company . said iPads, iPhones and iPod touches have built-in parental controls to . restrict access to content. They also have the option to turn off . ‘in-app purchases’. The Restrictions menu in Apple's iOS software lets you control in-app purchases, and can even be used to stop children downloading apps entirely. Parents can set a password for in-app purchases or turn them off altogether. It's also possible to prevent apps being deleted or installed and control access to age-restricted content. To prevent in-app purchases in iOS, open 'Settings' then choose 'General' and 'Restrictions'. Then tap 'Enable Restrictions', choose a PIN and enter it a second time to confirm. Now you can set restrictions from the menu below. In the 'Allowed Content' menu, slide 'In app purchases' to 'Off' to stop children's ability to run up bills. Angry Birds, pictured, was one of the games featured in a lawsuit in America over children running up huge bills on 'free' games . Apple is to pay £66million in compensation to parents in the U.S. whose children ran up massive bills using its free apps. Youngsters who made purchases playing the online games generated hefty charges on their parents' credit cards. Now as many as 23million people are eligible for a refund. However, the decision is unlikely to affect British families. A number of software companies have developed games that are popular with children. These 'bait apps' let you buy credit in order to progress through the game. When children purchase 'currency', their parent's iTunes account gets automatically charged. Apple started requiring users to input a password to authorise transactions in March 2011. But many parents around the world had already been hit by large and unexpected bills. A US legal case was triggered by a nine-year-old girl from Pennsylvania who bought $200 (£132) of 'virtual money' from three free Apple games. In a lawsuit brought by her father, the games were described as 'highly addictive' and designed to 'compel' children to buy game currency. Under the terms of the case settlement, Apple has now agreed to offer refunds worth a total of $100million (£66million). The company has not announced plans to compensate any parents in the UK. Those claiming $30 or more from Apple may choose to receive a cash refund instead of an iTunes store credit, according to the filing. The case involves games such as Angry Birds, Zombie Takeover, Playmobil Pirates, and Racing Penguin, some of which are offered as free downloads on tablets such as Apple's iPad. | Danny Kitchen downloaded £69.99 add-on 19 times in just 10 minutes .
Parents didn't know anything about it until they received iTunes receipts .
Game involves shooting zombies with darts and bombs .
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By . Chris Pleasance . An eight-year-old girl has been forced to move schools after a dog that alerts others to signs of her epileptic seizures was banned from the classroom. Kellsey McGuire has to have her dog Jasper with her at all times to help the pair bond and to help warn others of her potentially-lethal seizures. However, Kellsey's mother Brandi says complaints by a member of staff at Sherrard Grade School in Illinois have forced the family to move their daughter to Jordan Catholic, a private school. Scroll down for video . Kellsey McGuire, eight (left), claims she has been forced to move school after her epilepsy dog Jasper (right), who is designed to spot signs of seizures, was banned from the classroom . Kellsey was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 18 months and can have up to 90 potentially fatal seizures a day . The family say Gerrard Grade School should have to pay the new fees as they forced Kellsey to move, while denying her access to her service dog under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Speaking to KWQC, Brandi said: 'It's very important that Jasper's there. He's her furry little angel. He's the one who comes and tells us if she's having a seizure.' The family are now suing Sherrard Grade School, who refused to comment on the issue. Kellsey was diagnosed with epilepsy aged 18 months old, and according to her mother, has suffered up to 90 seizures in a single day. Her seizures can be difficult for other . to spot, and usually involve her staring off into middle distance and . smacking her lips, after which she gets very tired. Kellsey's seizures can be difficult to spot as they usually only involve staring into middle distance and smacking her lips. However, they can cause her to turn blue and have to be rushed to hospital . Kellsey has been taking Jasper to class since January, but on three occasions was told not to bring him. Kellsey's mother, Brandi, says she plans to sue the school . Sherrard Grade School has refused to comment on the reasons behind banning the dog from classes . In order to help strangers spot the signs of danger, and to keep Kellsey safe at night when her parents are asleep, the family applied for a seizure dog in 2011. Eventually they were given Jasper, who has been going into school with Kellsey since January, but on three separate occasions a member of school staff has complained. Made to feel harassed and unwelcome, they took the decision to move Kellsey to another school. Ms. McGuire added: 'If there is anxiety and stress, she can have three to five seizures a week. It wasn't a safe place to be for my daughter.' | Kellsey McGuire was diagnosed with epilepsy aged just 18 months .
Mother Brandi says she can have up to 90 seizures every day .
She was given Jasper, a dog trained to spot the signs of a seizure .
However animal was banned from school and Kellsey had to move .
Family say they are now suing Sherrard Grade School in Illinois . | [
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Football spectators have been spooked by a ghostly figure that appears to run through fans during a match in Bolivia. The unexplained shadow glides quickly through the stands during a game in Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz, Bolivia, on Thursday night. It even appears to run straight through a barrier at speed. Spooky: Footage captures the silhouette running at speed and through those in its path . The unexplained shadow glides quickly through the stands during a game in Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz, Bolivia . The figure appears to run at speed through fans and even a barrier during the match . The video, shot during a television broadcast of the match, has gone viral with internet sleuths sharing their theories on the apparition. This is not the first time an unexplained apparition has been spotted at a South American stadium. Some Venezuelans believe the 'ghost' of their deceased President Hugo Chaves was responsible for saving an otherwise certain goal during an international match against Colombia. A figure can be seen tapping the ball over the goal post. | Shadow appears to run through fans at a game in Hernando Siles Stadium .
The silhouette also appears to run straight through the barrier .
It is not the first time a ghostly figure has been spotted at the stadium . | [
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By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 23:06 EST, 19 March 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 23:06 EST, 19 March 2014 . The Federal Bureau of Investigations must offer a federal judge a better explanation as to why it is refusing to give information to a graduate student researching an alleged plot to kill 'Occupy' leaders in Texas, the judge hearing the case ruled last week. Judge Rosemary M. Collyer of the U.S. District Court for the District of . Columbia wrote in her ruling that the reason the FBI gave for denying Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate student Ryan Noah Shapiro access to key pieces of information in heavily redacted documents was not sufficient, and a better explanation must be provided if the Bureau continues to refuse to share the information. Shapiro is researching an alleged sniper plot to kill leaders of a Houston-based spin-off of the 'Occupy' movement. He sued the FBI after submitting a Freedom of Information Act request with the Bureau and getting back the heavily redacted documents. FOIA: Ryan Shapiro says the FBI is violating the Freedom of Information Act by withholding certain information he requested . The FBI claims the information Shapiro is asking for is exempt under FOIA. Shapiro disagrees, and feels the FBI is violating FOIA regulations. The plot to kill 'Occupy' leaders first was discovered in documents released to a civil rights organization in Washington D.C. as part of a separate FOIA request. The documents released by the FBI referenced a 'plan to kill the leadership via suppressed sniper rifles. It's unclear who was behind this alleged plot, and whether it was ever investigated by the FBI. The FBI is granted certain leeway under FOIA - it is allowed to withhold 'information compiled for law enforcement purposes' if disclosing it would interfere with ongoing investigations or endanger lives. Not impressed: Judge Rosemary Collyer says the FBI needs to provide more information about why it is refusing to hand over the information . According to the Washington Post, the exemption 'was repeatedly cited by FBI FOIA chief David Hardy in a filing to the . court in support of an FBI motion to dismiss Mr. Shapiro’s lawsuit. Some . information was redacted, according to Mr. Hardy’s filing, because it . involved information shared with local law enforcement agencies related . to an investigation of “potential criminal activity by protestors . involved with the Occupy movement in Houston.'” Possible crimes cited by Hardy include 'domestic terrorism' and 'advocating overthrow of the government.' That vague explanation was not enough for Judge Collyer. Occupy: The information is in regard to an alleged plot to assassinate leaders of an Occupy movement in Houston . 'At no point does Mr. Hardy supply specific facts as to the basis for . FBI’s belief that the Occupy protestors might have been engaged in . terroristic or other criminal activity,' she wrote in her ruling. 'Neither the word . ‘terrorism’ nor the phrase "advocating the overthrow of the government" are talismanic, especially where FBI purports to be investigating . individuals who ostensibly are engaged in protected First Amendment . activity.' Judge Collyer has given the FBI until April 9 to provide a more satisfactory explanation of its withholding of the information by April 9. Collyer is allowing the agency to file its response under seal. | The alleged plot was first disclosed in documents released by the FBI in response to a FOIA request by a civil rights organization .
MIT graduate student Ryan Shapiro says the FBI is now refusing to turn over additional information he's requested .
The FBI says the information Shapiro requested is exempt under FOIA laws .
The judge hearing the case is not satisfied with the FBI's reason for withholding the information . | [
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QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes 'a gulf in class' makes it almost impossible for this season's relegation battlers to compete with the top sides in the Barclays Premier League. Rangers secured a well-deserved 2-2 draw at home to Manchester City last month but have failed to earn another point against teams currently in the top half of the table. The three promoted sides all find themselves in the relegation zone ahead of this weekend's fixtures, with QPR sandwiched between Leicester, who are bottom, and Burnley. Harry Redknapp bemoaned the 'gulf in class' that separates his QPR side from the top teams in the league . Joey Barton (centre) trains with Rangers teammates ahead of crucial tie with Burnley on Saturday . Redknapp (left) will hope Charlie Austin can add to the seven goals he has scored this season this weekend . 'Leicester beat Man United in September and you thought they would finish in the top half, that's how it goes in this division, it is so hard to win games, there's a gulf in class,' Redknapp said. 'Man City have beaten Sunderland 4-1 and Southampton 3-0 (in the last week) - they're on another level, they can go away with 10 men and win 3-0. 'That tells you the difference in quality between Man City, Chelsea, even Arsenal - they've got massive budgets and top players. 'It is hard for clubs like Leicester, Burnley and QPR. 'Eight players that played for us against Swansea on Tuesday played in the Championship last year and came up through the play-offs.' Thirteen points separated sixth place from eighth at the end of last season but the likes of West Ham, Swansea and Southampton are all threatening to upset the established elite. Redknapp believes the bottom half will remain tight throughout the campaign but expects the usual suspects to fill the top spots come May. 'At the start of the year you can predict those challenging for the Champions League and I think it will still be four from the seven we expected to be there,' Redknapp said. Redknapp (left) looks glum while in discussion with former England manager Glenn Hoddle . Austin (centre) stretches out at QPR's Harlington training ground ahead of their game against Burnley . 'There's not much in it at the bottom, if you look at the teams - Burnley are very much the same team that came up last year and we're the same. 'Leicester were definitely the best team in the Championship last year and they're down with us as well. 'We're going okay, we need to pick up some points away but our home form has been excellent. 'It's going to be tight, it'll be a tight bottom third of the league this year.' QPR are the only team in England's top four divisions who have failed to pick up a point away from home this season. Rangers have fared far better at Loftus Road, where they host fellow newcomers Burnley on Saturday, but Redknapp admits his side's away form must improve. 'It's been difficult, we've played good teams and we've found it hard - there's not too many teams down the bottom who have got results away from home,' Redknapp said. 'The games we've played have all been against good clubs who have been up there in the top eight. 'Maybe we have to find a system that will get us a result somewhere but we've tried everything, every system in the book. 'You have to keep going, it'll turn, we'll pick up a result away from home when you probably least expect it. 'First and foremost though we have to concentrate on our home form this weekend and get a result against Burnley.' | Harry Redknapp says it's impossible for QPR to compete with top teams .
The Hoops manager believes the difference in class is too great .
Redknapp's side sit second bottom in the Premier League table .
Burnley are the visitors to Loftus Road on Saturday afternoon .
Sean Dyche's side are one point ahead of Rangers in the league . | [
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By . Leon Watson . Haunting and poignant, these previously unpublished First World War pictures capture the bloody conflict in Italy like never before. The images and documents are on display at Italy's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, commemorating the war's 100th anniversary. The exhibit features images of executions and emaciated prisoners of war that were censored during wartime, as well as notifications for military tribunal death sentences that were posted on the streets of Rome. In this 1917 photo, an Italian soldier stands in front of an executed soldier during the First World War in Italy . It also includes videos, letters and diaries that detail the horrors of trench warfare. 'Now we are like beasts that are hunted,' wrote a 37-year-old Italian corporal. 'You go to the slaughterhouse without realising it.' Much of the material was discovered in government archives through a re-cataloguing process that began in 2006. Franco Marini, head of the national anniversary committee, said that the war, which mobilised millions of soldiers from all over the country, was instrumental in constructing the nation's identity after Italian unification in 1861. 'They came from completely different realities,' he said. 'It was three years, not just 15 minutes, three years that they lived together, day and night, sharing the same dangers.' A modern series of photographs by Luca Campigotto revisits the remains of trenches, shelters and villages on the Italian front. A victim lies dead in the streets of Gorizia, Italy. This picture is one of the previously unpublished images on show at the Museo Centrale del Rinascimento in Rome . Previously unpublished: A barbed wire fence is used as a defence on the Italian Front in 1917 . A soldier guards inside of a rock bunker at an alpine defence position in Italy in 1918 . An interactive iPhone and iPad app allows visitors to learn more about the history behind the photos during their visit. Marini said the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was a particularly apt location for the exhibit because it 'is the emblem of the great sacrifices made during the world war.' The exhibit runs till July 30. Italian soldiers use a beacon from a bunker during the First World War on the Italian Front . Italian soldiers sit in a trench on the Italian Front during the First World War . When war broke out in the summer of 1914, Italy declared itself neutral in the conflict, despite its membership in the so-called Triple Alliance alongside Germany and Austria-Hungary since 1882. Over the course of the months that followed, Italy and its leaders weighed their options; wooed by both sides, they carefully considered how to gain the greatest benefit from participation in the war. The decision to join the fray on the side of the Allies was based largely on the assurances Italy received in the Treaty of London, signed in April 1915. On May 23, 1915, Italy declared war on Austria-Hungary. The Italian declaration opened up a new front in World War I, stretching 600 kilometers - most of them mountainous - along Italy's border with Austria-Hungary. By the time fighting ended on the Italian front on November 4, 1918 - a week before the general armistice - 615,000 Italians had been killed in action or died of wounds sustained in First World War. | Poignant images on display at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Rome .
Exhibit features images of executions and emaciated prisoners .
Many of the exhibits were censored during the First World War .
Documents include notifications for military tribunal death sentences . | [
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Jason Hakala is a video specialist, so his marriage proposal was probably always going to be a recording. The Seattle man works for The Cut, who this week hit headlines for producing a hilarious video of some grandmothers who smoked weed together for the first time. But Hakala has now gone viral on his own, after filming a grand marriage proposal to his longtime girlfriend, Stella Yee. He sent a helium-filled weather balloon with his phone and and a GoPro camera attached to it 90,000 feet in the air, and the camera captured his phone playing a pre-recorded message from space. Scroll down for video . Mission accomplished: Video producer Jason Hakala cheers after landing a balloon he sent 90,000 feet in the air, which he used to propose to his girlfriend . Big project: Hakala attached a PVC pipe to the balloon that had a GoPro camera, his phone and a GPS tracker strapped onto it . Major effort: The GoPro camera recorded Hakala's phone, which played a video of him asking the big question . The moment: The following day took his girlfriend, Stella, and her family on a hike, and then played the video he had made . Popping the question: This is the video of Hakala proposing from 90,000 feet in the air . Will you?: An emotional Stella ofcourse accepted the proposal . Overwhelmed: Stella said the best part was knowing how much effort Hakala had gone to . The ring: Stella proudly shows off her engagement ring . That message reduced Stella to tears, and many others as well now after the video was posted to YouTube. In it Hakala says: 'Hey babe. The time has finally come. It took me a trip to space to finally get the balls to do this. But I love you so much and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you marry me, Stella Yee?' And she ofcourse said yes. Hakala told The Huffington Post that he made the balloon using a PVC pipe and attached a GPS so he and his friends could track where it landed. They launched it from a field three hours east of Seattle. The next day Hakala took his girlfriend - who he first met in high school - and her family on a hike in Verlot, Washington. After reaching the summit they aimed to conquer, he played the space video in front of everyone. The proposal took place in 2012, but Hakala only just uploaded the video online. The couple were married in Hawaii and now hey married in Hawaii and now have a 13-month-old daughter named Suvi. Video courtesy of cut.com . facebook.com/storiesbycut . youtube.com/watchcut . twitter.com/cutnews . | Jason Hakala launched a weather balloon 90,000 feet in the air from a field outside Seattle .
Attached to it was his iPhone, a GoPro camera and a GPS tracker .
The phone was programmed to play a video of a marriage proposal from space .
The GoPro recorded that video .
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Footage emerged that casts doubt on George Zimmerman's version of events in the shooting of Trayvon Martin could be used as evidence if the gunman is prosecuted. In the video, filmed shortly after the unarmed teen was killed, Zimmerman is seen emerging from a police vehicle with his hands cuffed behind his back as he is frisked and led into questioning by officers. Despite his lawyer’s account that Zimmerman was knocked down and suffered a broken nose in a scuffle with Martin, the video shows no injuries consistent with his description. Sources have told ABC News that the video could be used as evidence if Zimmerman is brought to trial over his role in the shooting. The news comes as the funeral director who handled Martin's body has revealed the teenager did not look as though he had been in a fight. Scroll down for video . Cuffed: George Zimmerman, in red jacket, is escorted into the Sanford police station following the shooting of Trayvon Martin on February 26 . Sceptical: Funeral director Richard Kurtz said Trayvon Martin showed no signs of having been in a fight . Richard Kurtz told CBS News that as he prepared Martin's body for burial he did not notice injuries which would suggest that he had been involved in a fight, as Zimmerman has insisted. 'We could see no physical signs like there had been a scuffle, there had been a fight,' Mr Kurtz said. 'The hands - I didn't see any knuckles, bruises or what have you. And that is something we would have covered up if it would have been there.' He concluded: 'The story does not make sense, that he was in this type of scuffle, of fight.' Footage: In this video provided to ABC News, George Zimmerman is seen being led out of a police car shortly after the shooting death of Trayvon Martin . Evidence: George Zimmerman is seen emerging from a police vehicle with his hands cuffed behind his back as he's frisked and led away by officers . Doubt? Despite his lawyer's account that Zimmerman was knocked down and suffered a broken nose in a scuffle with Martin, the video shows no injuries consistent with his description . Trayvon's parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin told CNN’s Piers Morgan that the video footage of Zimmerman proves 'what they have known all along'. Ms Fulton told Morgan: 'We just looked at the video and we were just surprised because according to the police report, he sustained injuries, but when we looked at the video, it was obvious that there were no visible injuries. [there was no] blood on his shirt.' She later added: 'I believe that this video is the icing on the cake'. The family's lawyer, Benjamin Crumb, told Morgan that the footage proves that the Sanford Police Department 'conspired to cover this up'. Zimmerman, who has not spoken publicly since the shooting, told police that he spotted Martin as he was patrolling his neighbourhood and called 911 to report a suspicious person. 'This guy looks like he is up to no good. He is on drugs or something,' Zimmerman told the dispatcher from his sport utility vehicle. He added that the teen had his hand in his waistband and was walking around looking at homes.'These a*******. They always get away,' Zimmerman said on a 911 call. But Trayvon, 17, was not armed. He was returning from a convenience store with an iced tea for himself and a bag of skittles for his little brother. Dispute: A national outcry has many demanding the arrest of George Zimmerman, . right, in the killing of Trayvon . Martin (left) Protests: The killing of Trayvon Martin has sparked numerous demonstrations across the country, like this one in front of the White House . A student who drew a 'racist' cartoon featured in a college newspaper that suggested Trayvon Martin's death has been hyped up by the media has left the publication. Stephanie Eisner, cartoonist at The Daily Texan at the University of Texas, said in a statement on Thursday that she no longer worked for the newspaper following her depiction of the media attention surrounding the death of the 17-year-old boy. None of the newspaper's editorial board members, who approved the cartoon, have said that they will step down. Eisner's cartoon sparked outrage by misspelling the gunned down teen's name and referring to Trayvon as 'colored.' In the illustration, a woman wearing glasses sits on a chair called 'The . Media' holding a book called 'Treyvon Martin and the case of yellow . journalism.' She is seen telling a young boy: 'And then… the Big Bad White man killed the Handsome, sweet, innocent, colored boy!!' Eisner said she wanted to criticise the media's coverage rather than Trayvon. She initially told the publication: 'I feel the news should be unbiased. And in the retelling of this particular event, I felt that that was not . the case.' In her apology, she said it was 'in hindsight an ambiguous cartoon related to the Trayvon Martin shooting'. The newspaper's editorial adviser, Doug Warren, admitted the cartoon . should have spelled the teen's name correctly and not used the word . 'colored'. But he said the cartoon was not inherently racist. A neighbour said there had been several . break-ins in the community in the past year, including one in which . burglars took a TV and laptops. A dispatcher told Zimmerman to stay in his sport utility vehicle and that an officer would be there momentarily, but Zimmerman - for unknown reasons - got out. Zimmerman told police he lost sight of the teenager and was walking back to his sport utility vehicle when he was suddenly attacked. But Trayvon's girlfriend Deedee, 16, who was on the phone with Trayvon in his last moments alive, emerged Wednesday to add more contradiction to Zimmerman's story. She told ABC News in a brief interview that Trayvon said he saw a strange man following him as he walked back to his father's home. '... and then Trayvon come and said the man was still behind him and I said to him, "Run!"' the teen said. He and Martin fought, according to witnesses. Zimmerman said Martin punched him in the nose and slammed his head against the ground. Zimmerman’s father Robert Zimmerman echoed those remarks on Wednesday night, telling WOFL-TV his son was being beaten by Trayvon, and the teen threatened him during the scuffle. He told the network: 'Trayvon Martin said something to the effect of "you're going to die now or you're going to die tonight," something to that effect'. He added: ‘[Martin] continued to beat George and at some point, George pulled his pistol and did what he did’. Zimmerman told cops he acted in self-defense, and that he had yelled for help before firing the gun. Police said Zimmerman was bleeding from his nose and the back of his head. But the surveillance video shows no injuries consistent with that type of trauma. Additionally, Richard Kurtz, the funeral director who handled Trayvon's body, told CNN he saw no bruising on the teen's knuckles. 'I didn't see any evdience that he had been fighting anybody,' Kurtz said. In the police video, Zimmerman appears calm as his pockets are checked and he’s led to a questioning room by three officers. In an appearance on MSNBC’s . PoliticsNation on Wednesday night, the mother of a witness in the case . said that she doesn't believe the account of Zimmerman's lawyer. When asked by host Al Sharpton if she believed Zimmerman acted in self-defence, Cheryl Brown answered: 'Not at all'. The . fact that he has not been arrested nor charged in the case has fuelled a . widespread outcry marked by protests, accusations of racism and demands . that Zimmerman be taken in. New picture: This image taken from a Twitter account that reportedly belonged to Trayvon, shows an older image of the teen . Speaking out: Trayvon's parents, Tracy Martin and Sybrina Fulton, talked about their son's death at a recent public forum sponsored by Democrats on Capitol Hill . Video: Shooter of Florida teen appears uninjured in police video . Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy . EXCLUSIVE: Robert Zimmerman interview: MyFoxORLANDO.com . | New video shows no signs of trauma on George Zimmerman's face .
This is despite claims that his nose was broken in 'sucker-punch'
Parents call surveillance footage 'the icing on the cake'
Zimmerman's father claims Trayvon told his son 'you're gonna die now'
Witness' mother says she doesn't believe Zimmerman acted in self-defence .
Student newspaper sparks outrage with 'racist' cartoon about case . | [
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By . Steve Robson . PUBLISHED: . 08:58 EST, 20 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 12:23 EST, 20 March 2013 . Rail bosses are spending £9,000 on robotic falcons in a bid to stop pigeons from defouling their newly-refurbished train station. Network Rail are hoping the plastic peregrines will scare off pigeons and seagulls at Edinburgh's Waverley Station which has just had a new roof installed which has more than 24,000 panes of glass as part of an ongoing refurbishment. They are programmed to rotate their heads, flap their wings and unleash four different calls to strike fear into their prey. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . A wing and a prayer: Rail bosses hope the falcons will deter pigeons from taking roost in their newly-refurbished train station . Plastic predators: The robots are programmed to rotate their heads, flap their wings and unleash four different calls to strike fear into their prey . Fear: Peregrine falcons live off prey birds such as seagulls and pigeons . John Donald of Robop, the East Lothian company which produces the birds, said: 'Most raptors hunt down small animals like voles, but peregrines live off other birds, so pigeons and seagulls are terrified of them. 'A falcon kills by descending on the target bird at great speed. This is called a stoop. During a stoop the falcon achieves a speed in excess on 100 miles per hour. 'Attacks occur with such speed and surprise that birds go on full alert as soon as a peregrine is spotted. 'Many species, such as gulls have a specific alarm call to alert their fellows who will tend to flock together and fly off. 'Robop has been designed to look, move and sound like a real peregrine falcon in order to cause the same reaction as the real bird. Our objective is to firstly cause a panic reaction so that the pest birds will fly away. 'We also want to convey to birds that a peregrine falcon has taken up residence in their territory, so there is no point in returning.' On patrol: The robotic peregrines will take residence at Edinburgh's Waverley station . Robop have installed their hand-built birds all over the world, including the All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, an airport in Amsterdam and a salt mine in the US. They were brought in to help protect the giant new roof at Edinburgh's Waverley station installed by contractor Balfour Beatty. But John says the peregrines' presence may have a permanent effect on the pigeon population. He said: 'They have been there for 150 years so it may not happen overnight but if the pigeons and seagulls believe a pair of peregrines have moved in on their territory it could force them out.' A Network Rail spokesman said: 'We are advised that falcons are the most likely birds to deter pigeons and we will be interested to see how effective they are. 'There are a number of reasons why we try to deter pigeons, health and safety reasons primarily. If we didn't act to keep numbers in check, the station environment would quickly become very unpleasant and could lead to slips and falls. 'We already have replica, non moving, deterrent birds in various locations around the station as well as netting and surfaces that deter pigeons from landing and prevent access to known roosting spots. 'We also have a device in the travel hall that emits a noise at a high frequency known to deter pigeons from lingering.' | Plastic peregrines rotate heads, flap wings and emit screeching noises .
Aim is to scare away pigeons and seagulls at Edinburgh's Waverley Station .
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For the man who is synonymous with the vacuum cleaner, it is his crowning glory. After making billions as Britain’s best known engineer, Sir James Dyson has become one of the biggest private landowners in England, surpassing even the Queen. His latest acquisition is the 3,000-acre Cranwell and Roxholme estate in Lincolnshire, bought from the Crown Estate. New direction? There are reports that James Dyson could look into new innovations in farming technology . Home: The entrepreneur has lived for a decade in a manor at Dodington Park, Gloucestershire (pictured) The 67-year-old inventor now owns around 25,000 acres – 5,000 more than the Monarch does in her own right with her 20,000-acre estate in Sandringham. According to Kevin Cahill, author of Who Owns Britain and Ireland, Sir James’s recent purchase has seen his vast estate dwarf those of many members of the aristocracy. He owns almost double the land of the Duke of Bedford, who has an estimated 13,000 acres in Bedfordshire and neighbouring counties, 14,000 acres more than the Duke of Marlborough’s 11,000-acre Oxfordshire estate based at Blenheim, and more than three times the Duke of Wellington’s 7,000-acre Hampshire estate. Sir James, best known for the bagless vacuum cleaner, has declined to reveal how much the land in Lincolnshire cost. Dodington Park's impressive entrance hall - the 18th century Georgian manor boasts 51 rooms in total . Extensive: The Queen's estate at Sandringham, Norfolk (pictured) is among few lands to be owned outright by her in a similar way to a private citizen, while the rest of her land is managed by the Crown Estate . Sprawling: The Sandringham estate. Together with the Balmoral estate, it is privately owned by the monarch . But his Beeswax Farming, believed to be wholly owned by him or his family, is estimated to have land, machinery and property worth £217 million. ‘I grew up in agricultural north Norfolk,’ Sir James, whose fortune is estimated at £3 billion, told The Sunday Times. ‘As a schoolboy and college student I used to spend my holidays working on local farms harvesting potatoes, sprouts, parsley and blackcurrants. 'I’m enjoying farming in Lincolnshire, which is similar to Norfolk.’ His Nocton and Carrington estates are also in Lincolnshire. Sir James’s main home for the past 11 years has been Dodington Park, an 18th century Georgian manor with 51 rooms in Gloucestershire near the headquarters of his engineering firm in Wiltshire. He helped to remodel the 300 acres of parkland and expand its formal gardens. He and his wife Deirdre Hindmarsh also have a £3 million château in France, and a town house in Chelsea. The entrepreneur, who recently announced a £1.25 billion investment drive in new products, including robots which can clean floors and do other chores while homeowners are out, says he hopes Dyson technology can also be harnessed to revolutionise farming techniques. | Incredible feat made possible because Queen owns little land outright .
Only some estates are held in her name - including Sandringham .
Billionaire inventor now owns around 25,000 acres - 5,000 more than Queen .
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Mark Zuckerberg and new wife Priscilla Chan were spotted brushing up on some Italian architecture as they toured the Sistine Chapel during their honeymoon in Rome. Snapped by a fellow culture-vulture, the Facebook CEO wandered around the chapel in the Vatican with a priest and tour guide, occasionally placing an affectionate hand on his new bride's back. The photo of Mr and Mrs Zuckerberg taking in Michelangelo's frescoes was just one many sightings across the Italian capital of the notoriously private social network founder. Roman holiday: Mark Zuckerberg and new wife Priscilla Chan look engrossed as a tour guide speaks about the Sistine Chapel on their honeymoon . Polish tourist Darek Rusajczyk posted the image to Twitter after spotting the social network billionaire and his wife, who is training to become a doctor. The couple were dressed casually, with Zuckerberg in his typical jeans and t-shirt (but missing a hoodie) while Priscilla wore bright red skinny jeans and wraparound cardigan. They were snapped listening intently to a guide explaining the marvels of the stunning 500-year-old paintings that adorn the walls and ceilings. The couple were also seen at the Colosseum and the Spanish Steps. Zuckerberg took his new wife for dinner at Pierluigi restaurant which has been an institution in the Eternal City since 1938. However the billionaire, 28, had come under fire for spending just 32 Euro on a lunch with 27-year-old Priscilla. The pair were spotted eating a Kosher restaurant called Nonna Betta in Roma's Jewish Ghetto where they were snapped by fellow diners. That's amore: Zuckerberg places a hand on his new wife's back as they take in the art at the Vatican . Tourist trail: The couple were casually dressed in jeans and t-shirts as they listened to a priest talk about Michelangelo's art . They tucked into a bargain meal of Roman-style artichokes, ravioli in an artichoke sauce and fried pumpkin flowers but they had no alcohol choosing instead water and tea. Within minutes of leaving the restaurant, the owner Umberto Pavoncello had confirmed the couple had paid a visit - while word also quickly spread via Twitter. The couple's 32 Euro bill - equivalent to $40 - was also posted on the internet by Italian news websites and Mr Pavoncello said: 'They seemed like two lovebirds. They shared a plate of artichoke ravioli in the centre of the table. It was a very romantic scene.' Impressed: Mr and Mrs Zuckerberg hang on every word of their tour guide at the start of their Italian honeymoon . Honeymooners: Zuckerberg looks delighted with his new wife as they take in the tourist sights . With Facebook's value plummeting just days and billions being wiped off its share value after it was launched, perhaps Zuckerberg was looking after his holiday cash during his break in the Italian capital. Receipt: He may have billions in the bank, but the Facebook CEO shared a bargain meal with his wife . Later the couple were spotted in Pierluigi's restaurant where staff revealed they dined out on a supper of prawns Catalan style, oysters and fish carpaccio, followed by lobster pasta and flame grilled fish washed down with a bottle of Chardonnay Gaia e Rei. Unlike Nonna Betta, staff at Pierluigi were rather more reluctant to reveal the cost of their dinner but it was thought to be in excess of £120 - service not included - with a waiter saying: 'It was just the two of them. 'They were happy and content. They had an intimate and romantic dinner.' Besides the Vatican were also spotted at the ancient Colosseum, as well as taking in the sights, sounds and colours of the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps taking photographs every few minutes. The couple are thought to have arrived in Rome by private jet and stayed at the luxury five star Portrait suites hotel close to the Spanish Steps which is owned by the family of fashion designer Salvatore Ferragamo with prices starting at 800 Euro a night. Zuckerberg and his new bride had a sumptuous suite overlooking the Trinita dei Monti, the church at the top of the Spanish Steps and enjoyed breakfast in their room every morning before being taken around the city in a chauffeur-driven limousine. On its website the hotel writes: 'Delight in the ‘Dolce Vita’ at the breathtaking Portrait Suites in Rome in the heart of Via Condotti, a stone throw away from the Spanish Steps.' Why the long faces? Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan look awkward as they eat during their honeymoon on Monday . Venue: Zuckerberg, 28, and Priscilla Chan, 27, were spotted having lunch a Kosher restaurant called Nonna Betta in Roma's Jewish Ghetto . True love: Priscilla Chan, the new Mrs Mark Zuckerberg, was walked down the aisle two Saturday's ago by the couple's dog Beast, a Hungarian sheepdog. The couple also wrote their own vows . | Newlyweds also spotted at the Colosseum and Spanish Steps .
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A drunken passenger was forced to clean up his own mess after he urinated in front of other travellers on an internal flight in South Africa. The Mango Airlines plane was flying from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg on Sunday when the man pulled down his trousers and relieved himself in the aircraft’s galley. But the cabin crew didn’t let him off easy – in addition to being ordered to clean up after himself he was detained by police when the flight landed at OR Tambo International Airport. A passenger urinated in full view of other travellers on a Mango flight in South Africa . Mango Airlines spokesman Hein Kaiser told The Herald that the man wanted to use the toilet during take-off, but was told he had to remain in his seat until it was safe to move about the cabin. That’s when he went to the galley and relieved himself next to the seated cabin crew in full view of other passengers, she claimed. He was forced to return to his seat after resisting and searing at flight attendants and the captain of the flight. Passenger Samantha Meyer told The Herald that the man’s indecent behaviour and the delay it caused were distressing. The unruly passenger was detained and forced to clean up his mess when the plane landed . She said: ‘We had already been forced to wait at the [Port Elizabeth] airport for two hours due to the bad weather which had delayed flights, but when we landed in Johannesburg, we were all told to stay seated while the man and his belongings were removed from the aircraft.' Ms Meyer added that her boyfriend had also needed to use the toilet, but waited patiently until the right time. Ms Kaiser said the airline doesn’t tolerate such behaviour, adding: ‘Moving around the cabin during turbulence presents opportunity for personal injury as well as endangering fellow guests and flight crew on board. ‘When the commander of a flight advises travellers to fasten their seatbelts, it is for good reason and is standard operating procedure on airlines the world over.’ | Indecent act occurred on flight from Port Elizabeth to Johannesburg .
Man urinated in aircraft galley after asking to use toilet during take-off .
He was told to wait but decided to relieve himself next to cabin crew .
Man was forced to return to his seat after swearing at crew .
Passenger was detained by authorities when the plane landed . | [
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By . Steve Nolan . PUBLISHED: . 01:30 EST, 17 June 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 04:21 EST, 17 June 2013 . Sibling arguments are often dismissed as part of growing up, but a new study suggests that fights between brothers and sisters could be linked to mental health problems. Researchers looked at the cases of 3,599 children aged between one month and 17 years old including the effects of physical attacks, stealing or breaking a sibling's toys and psychological aggression. Almost a third of the children studied reported at least one such incident and researchers found that those aged between one month and nine years old felt the most distress after being physically attacked than older children. Problematic: Fighting between siblings could lead to mental health problems in later life according to new research (file picture) The resulting distress from other types of attack was the same across all ages. According to the study, which has been published in the medical journal Paediatrics, aggression between siblings could have the same bearing on mental health as bullying among peers. Mental scars: Fighting over or breaking each others toys as children can affect mental health . Corinna Jenkins Tucker, the lead researcher to compile the study at the University of New Hampshire in the US, said: 'Even kids who reported just one instance had more mental health distress. 'Our study shows that sibling aggression is not benign for children and adolescents, regardless of how severe or frequent.' She added that while some parents think that sibling fighting can even be beneficial to growing up it can have serious mental health implications. She said: 'If siblings hit each other, there's a much different reaction than if that happened between peers. The research team used data from The National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence to complete the study. Children were interviewed by phone about victimisation in the past year. A parent or other adult caregiver answered on behalf of children under age 9. | Researchers at University of New Hampshire questioned 3,599 children .
The effect of physical fighting could have seem effect as bullying . | [
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Hundreds of flights across Europe have been cancelled today as the French air traffic strike goes into its second day. Thousands of travellers have been stranded due to the six-day industrial action, forced to sleep at airports or cancel their trips altogether, with some holidaymakers allegedly told they will not be able to return to Britain until next week. While flights to and from France are the most affected, routes between the UK and Spain have also been hit, as planes have to cross French airspace to complete the route. Walkout: The six-day strike is grounding 250 Ryanair flights today and a further 150 easyJet flights . Top dance acts Chase and Status and Magnetic Man's Artwork were among the celebrities affected by the strike. Both were due to perform at Ibiza's Amnesia nightclub but were unable to travel. Angry Artwork told fans on Twitter: 'So, missed going to Amnesia Ibiza tonight due to the folks at French air traffic control .... F*** you!' Missed set: Chase and Status were unable to make their slot at Amnesia in Ibiza . Student Ellis Palmer spent 15 hours attempting to get to Barcelona yesterday to start a language course at the University of Barcelona after being faced with two cancelled Ryanair flights at two different airports. After the initial flight at Liverpool was cancelled, the 19-year-old was sent to Manchester for an alternative departure. But that flight never took off after a frustrating 90 minute wait on the runway. Ellis, from Liverpool, is now hoping it’s third time lucky this evening as he attempts to fly out again.He told MailOnline Travel today: ‘Ryanair have rebooked my flight for a third time now. Frustrating wait: Ellis Palmer, from Liverpool, has been trying to get to Spain to start a language course at the University of Barcelona . 'The delay of my departure from the UK forced to me have to cancel my first day on a language course at the University of Barcelona which I'm undertaking as part of my university studies. 'It's been more than 24 hours since I started the journey. Yesterday I spent 15 hours attempting to travel to Barcelona and I'm still no closer to my destination after two cancelled flights at two different airports. ‘After the original flight at Liverpool was cancelled the staff were helpful and booked us on to the flight at Manchester but that was cancelled after 1h 30m on the tarmac. ‘Only one member of staff at Manchester Airport seemed to know the rights of passengers who were left stranded but thankfully I knew mine and they booked a cab home for me. ‘I eventually got back home at 1am.’ Kind-hearted Ellis then helped foreign students find accommodation for the night after they were left to sleep on the floor of the airport. He said: 'I I helped translate their rights as I'm a Spanish language student and told them what they were entitled to.' Knock-on effect: Passengers were delayed at Stansted Airport as the French air traffic strike got underway . After . cancelling around 200 flights on Tuesday, Ryanair warned travellers that . the situation is likely to worsen today, with 250 flights cancelled. The . budget airline slammed the industrial action by French workers and . called on the European Commission to remove air traffic controllers' right to strike - as exists among police officers in the UK. Accusing the strikers of 'blakmailing' ordinary consumers, Ryanair warned of 'severe disruption' as a result of the action. A . statement from the airline read: 'We expect that these delays will . continue to build through the morning as the backlog of delayed flights . rises. In order to minimise disruptions on the rest of our network . Ryanair has been forced regrettably to cancel approximately 15 per cent . of Ryanair’s total schedule of over 1,600 flights today. 'We . expect these disruptions to flights to/from France, Belgium and Spain . will worsen this morning as all airlines schedules are heavily disrupted . by this unnecessary and regrettable French ATC strike. 'All customers affected by these cancellations will be offered a choice of reaccommodation on later flights or full refunds.' EasyJet . also confirmed that it has cancelled 150 flights today due to the . strike as its planes are dependent on flying through French airspace. Long wait: Extra security was drafted in at Stansted to help control the crowds gathering . Uncertainty: Chaos ruled at the airport as airlines waited on the latest news from France about whether flights could cross French airspace . A . statement read: 'EasyJet can confirm that it will cancel 150 flights, . of the 1,400 scheduled to operate today, due to the French air traffic . control strike. 'As . 65 per cent of easyJet’s network travels through French air space we . advise all passengers travelling today to be prepared for delays and to . check the status of their flight on www.easyJet.com or via the easyJet . flight tracker. British . Airways wiped out around 24 and has already axed another 28 flights . tomorrow. Passengers with Monarch and Flybe are also badly affected. Airlines . unable to access congested airspace over France have done their best to . fly around it, but flights are subject to long delays. Thousands . of passengers face delays and disruption at UK airports today as the . backlog of delayed and disrupted flights grows, with Stansted drafting . in extra security to control crowds. Luton Airport reported delays to 60 per . cent of departing flights while Heathrow said it had 44 cancellations. Gatwick said most services were held up because of knock-on effects. Yesterday, one holiday maker at Stansted, Jane Goulding, 47, said: 'I have never seen the airport . this busy before. I'm worried I'm going to be queuing here for hours.' Eurocontrol, . a European air safety organisation, estimated the action would cause . almost 14,000 hours, of delays in total over the six days. Disruption: Eurocontrol, a European air safety organisation, estimated the action would cause almost 14,000 hours of delays . Delays: A spokesman for Stansted Airport said they were working with the airlines to make sure passengers had the latest information about their flights . Which? executive director Richard Lloyd said: 'Check with your airline before travelling to find out if you'll be affected by the French air strike action. 'If you are affected, visit the Which? Consumer Rights website and find out your rights because if your flight is delayed due to a strike, the airline may have an obligation to offer you assistance.' Air traffic controllers are just one of a host of sectors staging industrial action and crippling the tourism industry in France. Rail strike is ongoing: Angry protester holds a banner opposing a rail road reform . Travellers hoping to take alternative rail routes will face further delays thanks to a ten-day rail protest. French retail workers are also set to strike in protest at the government’s decision to introduce Sunday opening hours to boost tourism. This will mean that famous Paris department stores including Galeries Lafayette and Printemps will be closed for those who do make it across the Channel. | Flights between the UK France and Spain affected .
Airports report severe delays as well as flight cancellations due to strike .
Ryanair axing 250 flights today and easyJet is cancelling 150 .
Ryanair calls for ban on air traffic controllers' right to strike .
Further delays and cancellations expected over coming days .
Passengers warned to check with their airline before travel . | [
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(CNN) -- After sweating out several weeks when news broke that his "late girlfriend" never existed -- and after sweating out the first day of the NFL draft without getting picked -- Manti Te'o can now sit back, knowing he has a home in professional football. The San Diego Chargers drafted the Notre Dame star and one-time tabloid fixture with the draft's 38th pick, the sixth selection of the second round. The Heisman Trophy runner-up talked during last season about his girlfriend Lennay Kekua, a 22-year-old Stanford University student whom he said died within hours of his beloved grandmother. The sports website Deadspin broke the story in January that Kekua wasn't real, and Te'o subsequently insisted he'd been the victim of a hoax. A California man named Ronaiah Tuiasosopo later admitted on the "Dr. Phil" show that he'd created the alter persona of Kekua, even pretending to be a woman when he talked frequently to the Notre Dame linebacker. Some had speculated Te'o, who led the Fighting Irish to an undefeated regular season before they lost in the national title game to Alabama, could go in the first round. But every team with a pick passed. Another player who slid down NFL draft boards, despite the predictions of many NFL prognosticators, was West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith. He was selected 39th, right after Te'o, by the New York Jets -- who currently also have Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow on their roster. Overall, the top of the NFL draft wasn't dominated as it often is by big-name playmakers -- there were no running backs chosen in the first round. In fact, three of the first four picks were offensive lineman, starting with the Kansas City Chiefs tapping Central Michigan's Eric Fisher No. 1 overall. | Manti Te'o is picked 38th -- the 6th pick of the second round -- in the NFL draft .
Some had predicted the Heisman Trophy runner-up would go in the first round .
After news broke the girlfriend he'd talked of wasn't real, Te'o said he was hoaxed .
West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith is picked 39th by the New York Jets . | [
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A new book to be released by Dave Berg, longtime producer for 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,' is pulling no punches in revealing the most memorable hijinks and celebrity diva moments from the show's history. 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno', which began airing on NBC in 1992, hosted some of the hottest names of Hollywood and current events of the time. The number one late-night talk show for most of its run, Jay Leno's show was the source of numerous pieces of pop-culture history, including Hugh Grant's 1995 public apology for his arrest with a prostitute, Arnold Schwarzenegger's announcement in 2003 that he would be running for Governor of California, and the 2009 appearance of Barack Obama, the first late night talk show appearance by a U.S. President. Jay Leno (pictured left) with his wife Mavis (pictured right.) Leno is the subject of a new book 'Behind the Curtain: An Insider's View of Jay Leno's Tonight Show', which details the behind the scenes hijinks of guests of the show . Front cover of 'Behind the Curtain: An Insider's View of Jay Leno's Tonight Show', written by Dave Berg (pictured right), co-producer of the Tonight Show for 18 years . Berg's new book, 'Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s View of Jay Leno’s Tonight Show', hits shelves on Sunday. The book offers an exclusive look into the history of the show, including which guests were tough to interview or hard to deal with. For starters, the book confirms what most already know: That Christian Bale can be difficult to get along with. In 2002, Bale was scheduled to be a guest on the show, but clashed with Berg in a pre-show interview. 'I had asked him where he grew up (Wales), how big his family was (three . sisters), and what his first gig was (a Pac-Man cereal commercial). [He] didn’t seem to have even a basic understanding of how ‘The Tonight . Show’ worked,' Berg writes. 'I was glad he dropped out, thus averting an . awkward on-air exchange with Jay.' According to Berg, Christian Bale abruptly ended a pre-show interview before a Tonight Show appearance . Kobe Bryant never appeared on Leno's show again after Leno made a joke about Bryant's then-fresh sexual assault case . In addition to dealing with stars that couldn't handle an interview with Jay, Berg also recounts how things said on the show or behind the scenes caused some celebrities to boycott the show. According to Berg, Helen Hunt was particularly thin-skinned. After a producer critiqued her performance during an . appearance to promote the then-hit NBC sitcom 'Mad About You,”' she refused to return for 14 . years. Kobe Bryant also boycotted Leno, after Leno made a joke about his rape case. Bryant was accused of sexually assaulting a 19-year-old in 2003. Not that show snubs were a one way street. The book claims that during the O.J. Simpson media spectacle, Leno snubbed Simpson's attorney Johnnie Cochran as a guest. Leno reportedly felt strongly that Simpson had committed the murders. Leno did allow prosecutors Marcia Clark and Christopher Darden to come on. Once on the show, some celebs did not perform quite as expected. The show staff learned in an interview with Jesse Jackson that he had immense stage fright. According to Berg, Jesse Jackson had serious stage fright before his appearance, unable to keep his balance without assistance backstage . Qunetin Tarantino reportedly had too much to drink at the 'Jay Bar' to calm his nerves, resulting in him slurring his words during his interview . 'I never would have guessed that this prominent civil rights activist . and one-time presidential candidate would be a nervous Nellie,' said . Berg, adding 'One time he was shaking so hard backstage, he had to hold onto me . for support..' To help with the pre-show jitters, Leno had 'The Jay Bar' installed, complete with enough beer and wine to loosen up guests. However, some guests like Quentin Tarantino in 2003 took too much advantage of the booze, in Tarantino's case causing him to slur his words on-air. The demands of oft-pampered Hollywood divas frequently annoyed Berg and other producers of the show. Berg claims that when Eddie Murphy showed up for an appearance, he came with an extensive rider to cover the 45 minutes he would be spending at the studio. Included on the rider was '4 Snapple Fruit Punch, 4 Snapple Orangeade, 4 Snapple Grapeade, 4 Dr. Browne’s Cream Soda, 4 Dr. Browne’s Root Beer, Coke in glass bottles, . bananas, cherries, Evian bottled water, Juicy Fruit Gum, Snickers, Milky . Ways, peppermints, York Peppermint Patties, writing pads/pencils/pens, . regular-sized towels, washcloths/small.' For an appearance, Jessica Simpson demanded that the show cover the bill for her hair and makeup, which she said would be approximately $18,000. Leno refused. Video Source NBC . Eddie Murphy (pictured left) demanded a hefty amount of soft drinks and candy from the Tonight Show for his appearance, while the staff did not give into Jessica Simpson's (pictured right) demands for the show to cover her hair and makeup costs . That's not to say that Leno did not sometimes open up the show's wallet for guests. The show paid $35,000 in 2008 to charter a plane for Sarah Palin and her family to fly in from Anchorage, Alaska. To woo an appearance from President Bill Clinton, Berg on behalf of the show sent him a custom-made tandem bicycle as a get-well present after his heart surgery in 2004, which cost $12,000. Clinton sent the bike back, as Hilary Clinton was a senator in New York at the time (and thus could not legally accept the gift.) Another bike was commissioned, which Clinton accepted. However, he still did not come on the show, his aides telling Berg that he 'simply didn’t like Jay’s never-ending Monica Lewinsky jokes.' Barack Obama's 2009 appearance on the Tonight Show marked the first time an active U.S. President had ever been a guest on a late-night TV talk show . Despite being gifted a custom-made bike, President Clinton never made an appearance on the Tonight Show, as he did not like Leno's Lewinsky jokes . According to a study by the Center for Media and Public Affairs at George Mason University, President Clinton was the target of the most amount of jokes told by Jay Leno during his tenure with the Tonight Show, with 4,607 jokes at his expense. Leno also told 454 jokes with Monica Lewinsky as the subject. Other divas grappled with by the Tonight Show included Paula Abdul, who Berg could never be sure would be 'coherent' in interviews, and Dennis Rodman, who was typically late to each of his 28 appearances on the show. Paula Abdul, whom Berg says the Tonight Show would bring on knowing that there existed a possibility of a 'train wreck' Dennis Rodman, who was habitually late to tapings of the Tonight Show. The producers resorted to chartering a plane for Rodman so he would show up on time . | The book 'Behind the Curtain: An Insider’s View of Jay Leno’s Tonight Show' by Dave Berg discusses the celebrity antics that took place during the show's run .
Berg calls out Christian Bale in the book for being disagreeable in a pre-show interview .
Celebrities that boycotted appearing on the show include Kobe Bryant, Helen Hunt, and Bill Clinton .
Berg's book goes on sale on Sunday . | [
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Police have revealed the driver of a Toyota van fell asleep at the wheel and allegedly swerved into oncoming traffic this morning. The 37-year-old woman was driving south over the Sydney Harbour Bridge which witnesses say crossed into a northbound lane and crashed into another vehicle. This resulted in a major car accident on the Bridge and caused chaos amongst commuters this morning, with traffic stretching back to Sydney's city centre. The five-vehicle accident occurred just after 6.45am, closing all northbound lanes plus two of the five southbound lanes on the bridge. Scroll down for video . A major car accident on the Sydney Harbour Bridge has caused chaos amongst commuters . Traffic was at a standstill southbound heading onto Harbour Bridge and into Sydney's centre . A NSW police spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia the driver of the Toyota van was a 37-year-old woman. 'She fell asleep at the wheel just before 6.45am,' the spokeswoman said. All lanes of the bridge have reopened after the multi-vehicle crash. Emergency crews cleared the accident by 8am but all roads approaching the CBD were affected causing peak-hour chaos for commuters. Motorists were urged to take the ferry or train. Two people were hurt in the accident and have been taken to hospital, an ambulance spokesman said. All lanes of the Sydney Harbour Bridge have reopened after a multi-vehicle crash but roads around the city remain in gridlock . A person was stretchered away from the scene by paramedics on Wednesday morning . 'Inquiries are continuing after a crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge this morning,' police said earlier in the day. 'The crash, which involved a number of vehicles, occurred shortly before 6.45am. A number of people are being assessed on site by ambulance paramedics.' One patient is in a serious condition and has been taken to St Vincent's Hospital, while the other is going to Royal North Shore with minor injuries, an ambulance spokesperson told AAP. The crash, which involved a number of vehicles, occurred shortly before 6.45am . A taxi and a van appear to have been involved in the multiple-vehicle pile up . Ambulance crews were quickly on the scene at Sydney Harbour Bridge . | Police say a 37-year-old drove the Toyota van which allegedly swerved into oncoming traffic .
The woman reportedly fell asleep at the wheel before 6.45am while driving on the Sydney Harbour Bridge .
Multiple vehicles were involved in the crash on Wednesday morning .
All northbound lanes on the bridge were shut and two southbound .
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By . Wills Robinson . A prized possession of one music's biggest petrolheads, Elvis Presley, is set to fetch up to $300,000 at auction next month. Elvis bought the Rolls-Royce Phantom V brand new in 1963 and had it custom-fitted with the latest gadgets including a telephone, electric windows and a microphone. The car was initially midnight blue, but he was forced to have it re-painted a lighter silver because his mother's chickens would repeatedly peck at their reflections when he visited her. Rock and rolls: Elvis's 1963 Royals Royce Phantom will go under the hammer next month and is expected to fetch between $200,000 and $300,000 . Luxurious: He bought the car in 1963 and sent it to a coach builder to have it equipped with the latest gadgets. The car was initially midnight blue, but he was forced to repaint it light silver because his mother's chickens kept pecking at it . Elvis was renowned for his love of cars, especially Rolls Royces. He is pictured here with another Phantom he bought in 1961 outside his Graceland mansion . When his new purchase arrived, he sent it to Britain where coachbuilder James Young installed the newest gadgets including a Blaupunkt Koln radio, parking and flashing lights and air conditioning. The car will go under the hammer next month at a Bonhams sale in The Quail, California and is expected to sell for between $200,000 and $300,000. The centre rear armrest featured a writing pad, mirror and clothes brush while a fitted cabinet contained cut glass decanters and crystal glasses. Under the bonnet was a 6.2-litre, V8 engine which gave the 2.6-ton car 200bhp and a top speed . of around 100mph. Elvis, then a 28-year-old global sensation, had the 20-foot long car shipped out to his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles, where he entertained the likes of The Beatles. Memphis's most famous son held on to the Rolls-Royce for five years before donating it to charity, where it sold for $35,000 (£20,500). It then disappeared for the next 20 years until it was bought by its current owner at a memorabilia auction in London. They have kept it in a private museum and used it sparingly, with the car regularly maintained by English Rolls-Royce restorers Frank Dale and Stepsons. Bonhams yesterday described the Rolls-Royce as 'one of the more significant Phantom V's to have come up for sale in recent years'. The auction house added: 'It is a most interesting model of this highly desirable motorcar complete with undisputed Elvis provenance . 'It is offered with copy of its original chassis card confirming the original owner as well as his exacting specifications. 'This important and significant Rolls-Royce Phantom V, with its undisputed place in pop culture history, will surely be jewel in the crown for any Elvis collector.' Steering wheel: After the car was given a makeover, with new seating and radio put in place, it was shipped to his home in Bel Air, Los Angeles . Grey interior: Memphis's most famous son held on to the Rolls-Royce for five years before donating it to charity, where it sold for $35,000. Innovative: Elvis had the car fitted with all the latest gadgets of the time including a telephone, electric windows and air conditioning . Proof: The car comes with its original documents. The form states that the owner is 'Elvis Presley' and the coach builder who designed the interior is Briton, James Young . | King of Rock's old limousine will go under the hammer during a Bonhams auction in California next month .
Icon bought the luxury car in 1963 and had it sent to coachbuilder James Young who fitted it with new accessories .
Memphis's most famous son held on to the car for five years before donating it to charity, where it sold for $35,000 .
Elvis was a renowned car fan - owning a number of Cadillacs, Jaguars and a BMW . | [
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By . Leon Watson . PUBLISHED: . 06:54 EST, 11 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 10:19 EST, 11 March 2013 . A new mother 'blinded by love' was recruited to act as a getaway driver for her boyfriend in 30 burglaries just weeks after giving birth, a court heard today. James Parker, 24, and girlfriend, Charlotte Hall, 21, carried out a month-long crime spree during which they targeted dozens of homes in Lincoln over Christmas. The thieving couple snatched presents and . jewellery valued at over £15,000. Hall, who had no previous convictions, embarked on their first burglary just a month after giving birth to a boy, the couple's first child. Guilty: James Parker, 24, (left) recruited his girlfriend, Charlotte Hall, 21, (right) to act as a getaway driver in a Christmas burglary campaign . But she was spared jail after a judge described her as a 'stupid girl' who was blinded by love and fell for a criminal. Sentencing Hall to a 12-month suspended prison term, Judge Sean Morris admitted: 'Gracious knows what the householders will think when they hear about the sentence. Who knows they might be right.' Jailing Parker for two years and four months, Judge Morris told him it was an aggravating factor that he had recruited his partner and the mother of their newborn child. Lincoln Crown Court heard the couple were responsible for nearly 30 burglaries and attempted break-ins carried out over the Christmas period in 2012. Among the items stolen by the pair were a 100-year-old family bracelet and a set of £1,200 pearls bought as a Christmas present. Other property taken by the couple, who even raided one house on Boxing Day, included a lap-top computer containing sensitive personal information and a watch given to a victim by his mother. 'Stupid girl': New mother Hall, pictured outside Lincoln Crown Court, acted as getaway driver for her boyfriend Parker. She had no previous convictions . The court was told Hall drove Parker 15 miles in her Fiat Punto car to Lincoln where most of the burglaries occurred while the owners were out. Much of the stolen property was recovered when police raided the couple's home in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, two days after Christmas. In total police estimated the couple made over £15,000 from their criminal activity. Their victims included an elderly couple in poor health who were away visiting relatives for Christmas and a woman who now felt unsafe in her home of over four decades. The court heard Parker had a string of previous convictions for dishonesty and was jailed for four years in 2009. 'Gracious knows what the householders will think when they hear about the sentence. Who knows they might be right.' Judge Sean Morris . Sunil Khanna, mitigating for Hall, said she was just 20-years-old when she met Parker. 'She chose to ignore things that were said about him,' Mr Khanna told the court. 'She got pregnant, they got a property together but unfortunately he was made redundant from his job cleaning farm machinery on October 24. Their son was born on October 31.' Hall tried to resist when Parker turned back to crime, Mr Khanna added. 'In her words he wore her down and he persuaded her if she remained in the car and did not go in to the property or on to the land then she had done nothing wrong. She accepts she was naive.' Following her arrest Hall co-operated fully with police. In total she admitted five charges of burglary in December last year and asked for 21 other offences to be taken in to consideration. Parker pleaded guilty to the same five break-ins and asked for a further 23 offences to be taken in to consideration. Mark Watson, mitigating for Parker, said he accepted being the 'driving force' behind the break-ins. Sentencing Hall to 12 months behind bars suspended for 18 months, Judge Morris told her: 'You richly deserve to go to prison. If there is one thing a burglar needs it is somebody to drive him and look perfectly innocent. That is you.' But Judge Morris added: 'It is clear to me you are a stupid girl who fell for a man who got you into crime. I don't mean to be impolite, love blinds may be a better way of putting it.' Hall was also made the subject of a six month nightly curfew and placed under the supervision of a probation officer for 18 months. Jailing Parker for 28 months, Judge Morris added: 'This was a campaign of burglary during the Christmas period when there was rich pickings to be had in peoples' homes. It was the season of goodwill to all, you broke some hearts.' Speaking after the hearing DC Glen Wright, from Lincolnshire Police, said: 'As the judge said this was a campaign of burglary over the Christmas period. I think he was right in that Parker was the driving force as Hall was a young lady with no previous convictions.' One of the burglary victims said: 'As a result of these two I now feel vulnerable in the home I have lived in for 40 years.' | James Parker, 24, recruited Charlotte Hall, 21, as getaway driver .
The couple carried out month-long crime spree in Lincoln .
Hall was spared jail after judge said she was blinded by love .
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More than two thirds of British adults say they have unfulfilled travel ambitions, according to a new study. Research carried out by travel website lastminute.com into the nation’s holiday habits reveals that 34 million Brits over the age of 18 have unaccomplished travel dreams of seeing polar bears, storm chasing or trekking through the wilderness. But despite ambitious fantasies, when it comes to booking holidays 29 million people, or 57 per cent of us, admitted being stuck in a holiday rut by travelling to the same places as previous years. Of those surveyed, 57 per cent said they visit the same places when they go on holiday (pictured: Benidorm) More than two thirds of British adults say they have unfulfilled travel ambitions including seeing polar bears, storm chasing or trekking through the wilderness, according to a survey of holiday habits by lastminute.com . The survey also showed that one in four Brits are hoping to escape four times or more this year, while the average Brit will get away nearly three times. People plan to travel one extra day than they did last year - 16 compared to the 15 days taken in 2014. One in four even admitted they won't hesitate to throw a sickie to extend their average 26 days of annual leave from work, while more than a quarter feel they didn't make the most of their annual leave last year. We are also more willing to splash the cash on travel with 38 per cent willing to spend about the same as last year, 30 per cent a bit more and 10 per cent are prepared to double their 2014 travel spend, according to the research. White water rafting and free diving have made it in to the top ten activities to do while on holiday . However, not even 10 per cent will fulfil their lofty travel dreams, according to the research. Instead, a majority will play it safe and opt for more traditional holidays. While the UK continues to be the top travel destination for Britons (36 per cent), the strength of the pound versus the euro has seen a resurgence of Euro-zone countries making up the top five overseas destinations we want to visit. A quarter of those polled said Spain was their favoured destination, followed by France with 18 per cent, the US with 13 per cent, Italy with 12 per cent and Greece with 10 per cent. New trend destinations, although on a smaller level, include Austria, the Caribbean and Croatia. When it comes to the types of travel Brits dream of this year, it is beach holidays and city breaks that rule, with a bit of weekend relaxation thrown in for good measure. Sightseeing was the most popular activity for Brits while on holiday, with 54 per cent of people favouring it . The 2015 holiday ambitions study also found, we are no longer a nation of sun worshipers as we increasingly search for new and exciting experiences rather than a tan line. This year, sunbathing slipped two places in the list of holiday priorities, and was overtaken by sightseeing, experiencing local food and cultural excursions in the top five holiday activity wish list. Sightseeing was the most popular activity for Brits while on holiday, with 54 per cent of people saying they would visit local attractions. The UK continues to be the top travel destination for Brits (36 per cent), but there has been a resurgence of Euro-zone countries making up the top five overseas destinations, with Spain the most favoured country . France was the second most popular overseas destination, with 18 per cent of Brits saying they wanted to visit. The US was in third place with 13 per cent, followed by Italy (12 per cent) and Greece (10 per cent) Experiencing local food was rated as the second most popular activity, with 45 per cent of the vote, followed by cultural excursions with 39 per cent and sun bathing on 32 per cent. Going to the theatre or opera accounted for 23 per cent of the vote, followed by spa treatments (17.9 per cent), snorkelling (14.1 per cent), hiking (12.1 per cent), white water rafting (8.7 per cent) and free diving (8.5 per cent) making up the top ten. Reigo Eljas, trading director at lastminute.com, said: ‘When it comes to travel ambitions they seem a bit like New Year's resolutions: Good intentions, big dreams, high hopes - but in reality we don't see them through. ‘We all love a lazy beach holiday and want to see the Eiffel Tower, but this year we encourage people to be spontaneous and use one of their breaks to make their travel dreams become a reality.’ | Lastminute.com reveals 29 million Brits travel to same place each year .
Study shows that 34 million adults have unaccomplished travel dreams .
UK is still the top place for Brits to holiday, followed by Spain and France .
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By . David Mccormack . Her father may be the county’s third richest man, but no one could accuse Megan Ellison of being happy to just sit back and sponge off daddy’s billions. As CEO of Oracle, Larry Ellison is worth an estimated $41 billion, but daughter Megan is quickly amassing her own personal fortune as she juggles a successful career in the movies with a burgeoning property portfolio. Film producer Megan, 27, already has a host of successful Hollywood pictures to her name including American Hustle, Lawless, Zero Dark Thirty and True Grit. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison, left, is worth an estimated $41 billion, but daughter Megan, right. is quickly amassing her own personal fortune as she juggles a successful career in the movies with a burgeoning property portfolio . Megan Ellison's new $20 million home has been described as a cross between an art museum and a church . But when she isn’t making movies, Megan manages a property portfolio to which she recently added two parcels in Los Angeles – a $20 million contemporary home and the neighboring piece of land for $10 million, according to the Los Angeles Times. Last year Megan made a cool $14 million profit after selling a three-house compound in Hollywood Hills West for close to $47 million, just five years after she bought it. Last June she also bought a one-bed, one-bath apartment in New York City. The $20 million home – described as a cross between an art museum and a church - was built in 1990 and features curved lines, open glass walls and a spectacular view of the city lights below. The property was built in 1990 and features curved lines, open glass walls and has a spectacular view of the city lights below . Film producer Megan, 27, already has a host of successful Hollywood pictures to her name including American Hustle, pictured, Lawless, Zero Dark Thirty and True Grit . High-end features include marble floors, a full bar, a grotto swimming pool with a spa, a sand volleyball court and parking for 25 vehicles . The 9,204-square-foot home has six bedrooms, eight baths as well as two guest apartments. High-end features include marble floors, a full bar, a grotto swimming pool with a spa, a sand volleyball court and parking for 25 vehicles. Located in the Hollywood Hills, Ellison’s purchase was quite pricey for the area, reports Zillow. The most expensive home currently on the market there is listed for $28 million, but the remaining 264 listings are listed closer to the median home value of $1,371,800. The 9,204-square-foot home has six bedrooms, eight baths as well as two guest apartments . Megan Ellison recently purchased this $20 million contemporary home in the Hollywood Hills and the neighboring piece of land for $10 million . Hollywood high-flyer: Megan Ellison, right, together with American Hustle writer/director David O. Russell, plus actors Jeremy Renner and Amy Adams . Last year Megan Ellison made $14 million on a three-house compound that she'd acquired just five years before . The expectation is that Megan will raze the current property and add the plot next door to create a nine-acre . mountaintop estate. In the past she has always renovated her homes before returning . them to the market. Dad Larry, 69, is the third richest man . in the country according to Forbes, and as well as running the . tech giant is also known for his many real estate acquisitions. In 2004 and 2005, he purchased more than 12 properties in Malibu, California, worth more than $180 million. The $65 million Larry spent on five contiguous lots at Malibu's Carbon Beach was at one time the most costly residential transaction in U.S. history. Not to be outdone, Megan's brother David, 30, also has his own film production company Skydance Productions and his Hollywood successes include Star Trek Into Darkness and World War Z. The expectation is that Megan will raze the current property and add the plot next door to create a nine-acre mountaintop estate . Megan father Larry Ellison, 69, is the third richest man in the country according to Forbes, and as well as running the tech giant is also known for his many real estate acquisitions . Not to be outdone, Megan's brother David, 30, also has his own film production company Skydance Productions and his Hollywood successes include Star Trek Into Darkness and World War Z . | Megan Ellison, daughter of Oracle CEO Larry, has a successful career as a movie producer with hits like American Hustle .
She's also a blossoming property tycoon who has just splashed $30 million on two plots in the Hollywood Hills .
She is expected to raze the current property and combine the two plots into a new nine-acre estate .
Last year she made $14 million on a three-house compound that she'd acquired just five years before .
Father Larry is the third richest man in the U.S. and is worth an estimated $41 billion . | [
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By . Talal Musa . PUBLISHED: . 14:46 EST, 5 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 15:23 EST, 5 March 2013 . Superhero beat-em-ups are very thin on the ground. Although Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe was a commendable effort, it oozed 'identity crisis'. The former's trademark gore was sacrificed while the idea of DC characters doing 'finishing moves' didn't quite work. Thankfully, NetherRealm Studios addressed this, releasing the brilliant and brutal Mortal Kombat in 2011. Claws are out: Catwoman is one of the playable characters, and she can use her whip to damage opponents . Now the same team have developed Injustice: Gods Among Us... and it's looking like the game superhero fans have been waiting for. A large part of this is down to the clever narrative design. Similar to Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm want to make the entire experience feel like an interactive movie. Gone are random fragmented bouts, replaced by battles cleverly connected by game-engine-rendered (and often interactive) cut-scenes. Thankfully, fighting is superb. There are lots of famous characters available, ranging from Batman and Bane, to Superman and Deathstroke. Each one has their own abilites and fighting style. Batman, for example, is a master of martial arts and this is reflected in his wide-range of kicks, punches and grapples. He can also use gadgets such as the Batclaw and explosive Batarangs. Superman, in contrast, can fire lasers from his eyes and use his immense strength to throw foes around like ragdolls. Each character has a selection of special moves. When you build up enough points, pressing both triggers sees them launch into a brutal combination. Batman can call in the Batmobile to run his foe down, while The Flash sprints around the planet before landing a devastating uppercut on his opponent's chin. Brutal: Characters all look and move realistically, while environments offer different sections to explore . If both of you do a similar move at the same time, you enter a Wager mode, a quick-time event where you gamble points on whether you can press the button before your foe does. The environment can take damage, too, and clever level design means each one has multiple tiers. When at certain parts of a level, a move can be unleashed which launches your opponent into a new section of the arena. It's a brilliant mechanic, and each level has a different cut-scene, giving you lots of incentive to explore. Graphically, the game is strong. Although the Unreal 3 Engine looks somewhat strained rendering larger expanses and NPCs in the cinematics, main character models look brilliantly detailed - clearly displaying tears and cuts after gruelling exchanges. It's scheduled for release on April 19. NOW WATCH BATMAN TAKE ON BANE: . Follow us on Twitter: @DailyMailGames and on Facebook: Daily Mail Games. | Beat-em-up lets you battle with some of the greatest comic book icons .
Developed by the team behind the brilliant 'reboot' of Mortal Kombat .
Each character has own special moves and abilities .
WATCH video of Batman versus Bane at bottom of page . | [
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Gus Poyet says only Jozy Altidore will determine his Sunderland future and is not concerned by the striker’s comments hinting he could quit the club in January. The USA frontman – who scored during Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Honduras – admits he will look to leave the Black Cats if he is not given more first-team opportunities. Altidore, though, has only scored one Premier League goal since his £6.5million move from AZ Alkmaar last summer. Jozy Altidore in action for Sunderland against Manchester United in August . The USA international scored during a 1-1 draw against Honduras on Tuesday . Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has dismissed Altidore's claims that he may quit the club in January . And Poyet insists it is up to the player to win the starting position he craves. ‘Players pick themselves, not me,’ said the Uruguayan, whose side travel to Southampton on Saturday. ‘Look at (Steven) Fletcher, he was out but then came in and was on fire (he scored two in the 3-1 win over Stoke). ‘For Jozy it is the same. I understand (what he said), because every player wants to play. ‘But I think he’s better than last year, he’s calmer, and I think he will score goals. ‘Strikers need goals and if they’re scoring they’re happy.’ Meanwhile, former France international defender Anthony Reveillere has been given the chance to win a contract at the Stadium of Light. The 34-year-old was released Napoli at the end of last season and has been training with Sunderland this week. Altidore has fallen behind Steven Fletcher in the pecking order at the Stadium of Light . Former France and Lyon defender Anthony Reveillere is on trial at Sunderland . | Poyet says he's unconcerned by striker hinting he could quit Sunderland .
Altidore said he'd look to leave club without more first-team chances .
He has scored just one Premier League goal since joining last summer .
Former France defender Anthony Reveillere on trial at Black Cats . | [
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As we slip into the colder months it’s time to reach into the back of the wardrobe and pull out the warmest, cosiest clothes you can find. Trouble is, you might get a lot more than you bargained for. October is the month for discovering moth infestations according to pest control experts. They’ve lain undisturbed, happily chewing through your best cashmere and had ample time, space and fuel to breed like wild fire, strewing everything with larvae. What’s more, there are more around than ever. Scroll down for video . October is the month for discovering moth infestations according to pest control experts . Paul Bates, managing director of Cleankill pest controllers, has seen at least 10 per cent more call-outs in the last year, and 30 per cent more over the past five years. If left untreated the larvae — it’s the caterpillar-like larvae that eat fabrics, not adult moths — can do hundreds of pounds worth of damage to clothing, carpets and soft furnishings. It’s Moth-ageddon, and you need to be prepared. So, from conkers and smoke bombs to microwaves and pheromone strips — here’s what you need to know to beat them. Paul Bates, managing director of Cleankill pest controllers, has seen at least 10 per cent more call-outs in the last year and 30 per cent more over the past five years . WHY MOTH-AGEDDON NOW? Thanks to the influx of cheap cashmere on the High Street we own far more natural fibres than we used to and, as high quality fabrics are a moth’s favourite meal, they’re thrilled. The increased use of walk-in wardrobes means the moths have far more space to access clothes and remain undetected. The unusually warm summer has also helped to increase the moth population, while our open windows have encouraged them indoors. Paul Bates also blames a decrease in the strength of pesticides. Thanks to the influx of cheap cashmere on the High Street we own far more natural fibres and high quality fabrics are a moth’s favourite meal . ‘Part of the problem has been the withdrawal of some of the most effective insecticides such as dichlorvos, which is now deemed dangerous to health. ‘There used to be almost 400 insecticides available to pest controllers, now there are more like 30.’ To add to this, we heat our homes all year round, fail to clean as rigorously as our grandparents and fly off on cheap package breaks to places such as Turkey and India — bringing back carpets and fabrics infested with moth eggs. HOW CAN YOU PREVENT AN INFESTATION? DEEP CLEAN . The best thing you can do to prevent a moth attack is to put your clothes away when they are clean. Larvae gravitate towards grime as it’s higher in protein-rich nutrients. Jo Poole, a seamstress known as The Dress Doctor, says: ‘Deter them by emptying your wardrobe and washing everything. If something can’t be washed, get it dry-cleaned. Clean out the inside of your wardrobe, too. Take everything out, vacuum and wipe the insides.’ Moths lay most eggs in the carpet so destroy them at the source by moving furniture and vacuuming in all crevices. A moth’s life cycle can be anything from 55 to 90 days so give your home and clothing a thorough clean every month or two — or they’ll come crawling back . A moth’s life cycle can be anything from 55 to 90 days so give your home and clothing a thorough clean every month or two — or they’ll come crawling back. Make sure you empty the vacuum cleaner bag or they’ll hatch there, too. FREEZER . As bonkers as it sounds, this really works. For clothing that can’t be washed, such as leather or fur, put it in the freezer. ‘It doesn’t damage clothing at all,’ says Jo Poole. ‘You need to do it for at least 72 hours to kill all moths and eggs. I put my clothes in individual plastic bags first —you don’t want moth eggs in your food — then take them out and hang them to air dry.’ MICROWAVE . Even more barmy-sounding — and not for the faint hearted — you could try exterminating moths from garments by putting them briefly in the microwave. A study for the American Journal Institute for Conservation found that all moths, larvae and eggs could be killed when 10 per cent wool fabrics were microwaved for three minutes at 2450MHz microwave radiation — the frequency of modern microwave ovens. You could try exterminating moths from garments by putting them briefly in the microwave. The side effects were a tiny amount of shrinkage but no colour change. ‘One of my clients swears by microwaving her cashmere tops to kill larvae but I wouldn’t dare,’ says Jo Poole. ACID-FREE PAPER . Take precautions with your best sheets, outfits or precious fabrics by storing them in plastic vacuum packed sealed bags if you don’t need them in the near future. John Lewis sells a set of two for £10. Or you could go one better and wrap special items in acid-free tissue paper before vacuum packing. ‘Acid-free paper helps prevent clothing getting hard creases which cause weak spots in fabric,’ says Jo Poole. ‘It also protects them from plastic which contains chemicals which can damage fibres.’ For professional vacuum packaging try Terrington Burchett (ukweddingdresscleaners.co.uk) and try Staples for acid-free paper (£5.29, staples.co.uk). CONKERS AND CLOVES . ‘Plants produce harmful chemicals and unappealing smells to stop insects eating them and their seeds,’ says moth expert Dr Norman Lowe of the Brecknock Wildlife Trust in Powys. ‘It’s biochemical warfare.’ Conkers have one of the strongest moth-repelling aromas. ‘As conkers dry out a gas is emitted which works as a mild insecticide, killing moths and larvae,’ says Paul Bates. Conkers must be fresh; so put new ones in your drawers every few weeks. Other less strong but decent repellents include eucalyptus and bay leaves, cinnamon sticks and cloves. LAVENDER . ‘Lavender, thanks to its strong smell, is a very good deterrent,’ says Jo Poole, a seamstress known as The Dress Doctor . The problem is, many of the above leave musky smells. ‘Lavender, thanks to its strong smell, is a very good deterrent,’ says Jo Poole. ‘Ideally, put a bag of lavender on every hanger and a couple in every drawer. If that’s too much hassle, sprinkling lavender into a tray at the bottom of your wardrobe works, too.’ Buy a kilo of lavender for £10 from driedlavendershop.co.uk and refresh old lavender by adding a couple of drops of lavender oil. WHAT TO DO IF IT’S TOO LATE . Mothballs fade quickly and are often too weak to bring down numbers significantly enough to save your favourite jumper . PHEROMONE TRAPS . These catch moths quickly without any pesticide and give useful clues as to how bad your infestation is. Usually these look like a rectangular flat piece of sticky cardboard with tent-like sides. Male moths fly inside then get stuck on the sticky surface. ‘They are really effective; I’ve seen 20 or more caught on one,’ says Dr Lowe. ‘The sticky bit of the trap is impregnated with a female pheromone that attracts male moths only.’ With no males left, females die without laying eggs and you win. (£5.56, Aeroxon at Tesco). SMOKE BOMBS . Sometimes, you need to bring out the big guns. Mothballs fade quickly and are often too weak to bring down numbers significantly. Use a smoke bomb instead. ‘Get one for when you know you will be away for the weekend, as they can be quite potent,’ says Jo Poole. Super Fumer (£5.79 from mothkiller.co.uk) contains the toxic chemical permethrin which destroys all moths quickly. Use it in one room after shutting the door and all windows. The smoke won’t damage furniture or fabrics but you’ll need to air the room out afterwards. EMBELLISH AWAY . Unfortunately moths have great taste. ‘They love natural fabrics which give them more nutrition than synthetic materials because of their high keratin protein content,’ says Paul Bates. ‘Because they are made of very fine fibres, fabrics such as cashmere, angora and silk are also easier for moths to digest,’ adds Dr Lowe. But if the worst happens and you find your jumper holier than a cheese grater, all is not lost. If a moth has munched through a family heirloom, it might be worth sending it to an expert to be invisibly mended . ‘Little holes are easy to fix,’ says Jo Poole. ‘Turn the garment inside out, do a few overstitches to catch the loose threads together then steam or iron it flat again and you’ll barely notice a difference.’ For bigger holes use a patch, darn it or cover it with embellishments. Jo suggests using lace (‘always pretty’), worn denim (‘new denim has no give’) and wide velvet ribbon (‘much stronger than normal ribbon’) for attractive patches — or vintage lace coasters from craft websites such as etsy.co.uk. ‘Be imaginative or use bits from old clothes – just make sure the patch has been washed before attaching it so it doesn’t shrink, making the garment pucker.’ INVISIBLE MENDING . If a moth has munched through a family heirloom, it might be worth sending it to an expert to be invisibly mended. ‘It’s expensive and takes ages but is utterly brilliant if it’s something you care about and don’t want to throw away,’ says Jo Poole. The intricate sewing technique, which takes years to master, involves taking threads from the seam allowances inside the garment and using them to intricately re-weave the patch that’s missing, by hand, to perfectly match the material’s existing stitching. The British Invisible Mending Service has a handful of invisible menders in London and Wales. Prices start at £40 for a small hole. | October is the month for moth infestations according to pest control experts .
High quality fabrics are a moth's favourite meal .
Paul Bates, of Cleankill pest controllers, has seen 10 per cent more call-outs .
Lavender, thanks to its strong smell, is a very good deterrent .
A moth’s life cycle can be anything from 55 to 90 days .
Give your home and clothing a thorough clean every month or two . | [
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(CNN) -- With designs inspired by the nomadic warriors of the Middle East, Emirati fashion designer Khalid AlQasimi is making waves in fashion circuits across Europe. Founder and creative director of the haute couture fashion house "Qasimi," the Central St. Martins graduate has wowed critics in both London and Paris, with his bold use of colors and architecturally inspired designs. With the likes of Lily Cole and Erin O'Connor showcasing his creations, it's been a whirlwind ride for the young designer who only established his fashion label two years ago. Born in the emirate of Sharjah, AlQasimi moved to the United Kingdom after being awarded an art scholarship at the age of nine. After school, he enrolled at the Architectural Association but after a three month trip to South America decided that his true love lay in design. Now, as AlQasimi gears up for the January launch of his menswear collection in Paris, he tells CNN how his homeland has inspired his work. CNN: What does the UAE mean to you? KQ: I'm from Sharjah which has a different ideology to Dubai. To me, Sharjah means calmness, peace and family. CNN: Where do you see the UAE heading? KQ: Sharjah is really pushing the arts. It's right at the forefront. The Sharjah Biennale has been going on for thirteen years. Sharjah's arts and culture program is growing and in the universities, so are science and technology. It's all about the new generation. CNN: What are your favorite places to go in the UAE? KQ: The Kasbah in Sharjah is a great place to go out in the evening. It has delicious international cuisine. The Sharjah Art Museum has a great array of contemporary art. I also love Souq al Arsha. That's one of the oldest souks in the Middle East. It's still ongoing with traditional handicraft and silverware. They have a sweet coffee shop in the middle. It shows the old way and how the old souks used to work. CNN: How has the UAE influenced your design? KQ: There's always this underlying influence of the UAE and Middle East in my design. The characters I design for are usually urban tribal warriors and nomadic explorers. The idea of dressing as art is part of our culture. The smoking of incense and the placement of the headdress -- there's a whole art to it. CNN: How has the UAE shaped your personality? KQ: Growing up in both the UK and the UAE has given me an understanding of both cultures. It's given me a thirst for knowledge and exploring and discovering other places. It's made me want to learn different languages and travel. CNN: What are your fondest memories of the UAE? KQ: The food, the smells, the stars at night. That's something that's really stuck with me. You can see the stars so clearly in Sharjah. I love going to the desert, lying on the dunes and watching the stars. I also miss the salty smell of the air and the light. There's an amazing quality to the light in the UAE -- the way it dazzles and bounces off the buildings. CNN: What differences do you see between the Emirates? KQ: Dubai is an economic hub, studded with contemporary architecture. Dubai has a bold view of where it wants to go, whereas Sharjah -- it's not necessarily retreating -- but it's concentrating more on its past. Sharjah wants to save its past. It wants to reconstruct and rebuild its old architecture. CNN: How does it feel to be from the UAE when most people living there are from overseas? KQ: Growing up, it was great being in such a multicultural surrounding. It gives the locals an understanding of what lies beyond the Middle East. Most people in the UAE speak multiple languages -- a minimum two and probably three and it's also given us a clearer understanding of self. | Upcoming fashion designer Khalid AlQasimi talks to CNN about growing up in UAE .
Country's history of "dressing as art is part of our culture" has inspired his designs .
UAE's multiculturalism has given him an understanding of the wider world . | [
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By . Phil Duncan . Follow @@PhilDuncanF1 . World Champion Sebastian Vettel will be keen to forget his 100th grand prix for Red Bull. The German’s season has been plagued by reliability issues and his bad luck struck once more in Monaco when he was forced to retire after seven laps with engine gremlins. ‘Come on, guys!’ a disgruntled Vettel shouted over the team radio before reeling in his anger: ‘I am sure you are trying everything,’ he added. The German has scored just 45 points this season. At the same stage last year he had 107 to his name. Frustration: Sebastian Vettel saw his 100th race for Red Bull end in an early retirement . British actor Benedict Cumberbatch conducted the post-race interviews. It was the second time he has appeared on the rostrum this season after posing the questions in Malaysia, too. It means Cumberbatch, best known for his role in BBC drama Sherlock, has been on the top steps on more occasions than Vettel this year. Guest: British actor Benedict Cumberbatch conducted the post-race podium interviews . Cumberbatch was among a host of celebrities who predictably flocked to the south of France for F1’s blue-riband event. Glen Johnson, Michael Carrick and Aaron Ramsey spearheaded the Premier League’s assault on the principality while Sir Patrick Stewart, Chris Evans and Pixie Lott were there from the world of show business. They were also joined by Justin Bieber. The popstar, not deterred by an embarrassing snub from Fernando Alosno on Saturday, then posed for a rather awkward ‘selfie’ with Bernie Ecclestone, 63 years his senior. Only in Monaco. Snap: Canadian singer Justin Bieber was one of a number of celebrities in attendance in Monaco . Marussia registered their first points-scoring result in Formula One after Jules Bianchi finished ninth yesterday. The Banbury-based team – who entered the sport as Virgin Racing in 2010 – completed the feat in their 83rd outing. Frenchman Bianchi actually finished eighth, but was demoted one place following a five-second timing penalty for serving an earlier penalty during the safety car period. Hero: Jules Bianchi finished ninth to score Marussia's first ever points in their Formula One history . Marussia’s rivals Caterham also secured the best result of their five-year history after Marcus Ericsson ended the race in 11th, but it is unlikely to dissuade owner Tony Fernandes from ending his association with the team. The Queens Park Rangers chief, who watched his side bounce back to the Premier League at Wembley on Saturday, is reportedly keen to sell up for a figure said to be in the region on £350million. Cashing in: QPR owner Tony Fernandes could sell his Caterham team for a fee of around £350m . Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg’s spat shouldn’t deter from the remarkable effort by their Mercedes team this season. Monaco’s race was their fifth straight 1-2 finish – a feat a Nigel Mansell-led Williams in 1992, and McLaren – in Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna in 1988 – were never able to achieve. Can Mercedes win every race? It’s never been done before, but you wouldn’t back against them. Streaking away: Mercedes have won all six races this season, the last five with one-two finishes . | Sebastian Vettel forced to retire in 100th race for Red Bull .
British actor Benedict Cumberbatch conducts post-race interviews .
Marussia score first ever point in Formula One with ninth-placed finish .
Caterham owner Tony Fernandes looking to sell team .
Mercedes record fifth straight one-two finish . | [
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(CNN) -- Josh Hardy, the 7-year-old boy whose parents fought to get him an experimental antiviral drug, is recovering well -- sitting up on his own and even taking a few steps with the help of a walker and his parents' supportive arms. "He's getting stronger every day," says his mother, Aimee Hardy. "We're completely optimistic and hopeful that he'll make a full recovery with no disabilities." Josh was in critical condition and near death in March when the drug company Chimerix denied him the use of its drug brincidofovir. A few days later, following reports by CNN and intense pressure from social media, Chimerix reversed course and allowed Josh and other patients like him to become part of its clinical trials. Josh was released from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, last month but continues to receive care there. Drug brings remarkable improvement for boy . He, his parents and three brothers, who live in Virginia, are now staying at an apartment near the hospital. His mother says he won't be healthy enough to return home until next month at the earliest. Before receiving brincidofovir, an adenovirus was ravaging Josh's immune system, left vulnerable by treatment for cancer, and the only available antiviral drug to treat it wasn't working. Once he started taking brincidofovir, the adenovirus was gone from Josh's blood in two weeks. "It's truly a miracle drug," his mother says. While the adenovirus has disappeared, Josh is still suffering the effects of the medication his doctors gave him as a second-choice drug when he wasn't allowed to take brincidofovir. He now receives blood transfusions once a week and dialysis three times a week. He has to be fed intravenously. But there are signs his kidneys are beginning to work. "On Easter Sunday he peed 110 milliliters at one time and I said, 'Oh, thank you!' " his mother says. Dying patients denied drugs . Traditionally, drug companies have not been allowed to treat so-called "compassionate use" patients such as Josh as study subjects, so helping them out has been pure charity work on behalf of the drug company. But the Food and Drug Aministration allowed Chimerix to use data from Josh and others as part of its application to the agency, helping to get the drug on the market faster. The Hardys said they were saddened to hear that Kenneth Moch, who as president of Chimerix initially denied them the drug but eventually helped Josh get it, is no longer with the company. According to Chimerix, Moch resigned "to pursue other interests." "I feel terrible. I feel like it was our fault," Aimee Hardy says. "He's a genuine guy who was just put in a bad situation." Moch says he's looking for a new job. "The Hardy family should feel no responsibility for this whatsoever, and I appreciate their kind thoughts," Moch says. "I'm collateral damage from a very complex situation." Josh Hardy's father says son faces 'long road to recovery' | Josh Hardy, 7, received an experimental drug after a public outcry .
Once near death, Josh is recovering well and is out of the hospital, his mother says .
Ex-drug company president who resigned afterward says he is "collateral damage" | [
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A renowned journalism professor has been accused of framing an innocent man for murder so he could advance his campaign to abolish the death penalty in Illinois. Alstory Simon, 64, confessed to a double murder in 1999, mainly because of an investigation from a team of students at Northwestern University, led by Professor David Protess. It helped free death row inmate Anthony Porter just days before his execution, a case that was cited when the state announced a moratorium on capital punishment in 2003 and its abolition in 2011. Simon was released from the Jacksonville Correction Center last week after the Cook County State's Attorney's Office re-examined his conviction. Now, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Simon's attorney Terry Ekl claims the team of journalists and their professor, as part of Northwestern University's Innocence Project, framed his client so Porter could become a 'poster boy' in the bid to end executions in the state. Free: Alstory Simon confessed to a double murder in 1999, mainly because of an investigation from a team of students at Northwestern University. He was released from Jacksonville Correctional Facility last week . Allegations: Simon's attorney Terry Ekl claims the team, led by Professor David Protess (pictured) framed his client so death row inmate Anthony Porter could become a 'poster boy' for the bid to end executions in the state . Cook County State Attorney Anita Alvarez added that the 'tactics and antics' of the investigator, Paul Ciolino in conjunction with Protess could have added up to criminal charges or obstruction of justice and intimidation of a witness at the time. However it would be impossible to file charges because the statute of limitations has run out. Simon, wearing a grey hoodie and jeans when he was released from prison, told reporters outside Jacksonville Correctional Center that he was angry. 'I'm not angry at the system. I'm angry at the people who did what they did to me,' he said, crying as he told reporters that his mother had died while he was behind bars. Simon was convicted and sentenced to 37 years in prison - he served 15. 'Poster boy': Porter (pictured right after his release with Protess) was sentenced to death after initially being convicted in the shooting of two people in Chicago . But the Cook County State's Attorney's Office began re-examining his conviction last year after his attorney presented evidence that he had been threatened with the death penalty and coerced into confessing with promises that he would get an early release and share in the profits from book and movie deals. Alvarez said he was tricked by a private investigator who stormed into his home and showed him a videotape of a man who said he had seen Simon pull the trigger. The man turned out to be an actor. 'In the best interest of justice, we could reach no other conclusion but that the investigation of this case has been so deeply corroded and corrupted that we can no longer maintain the legitimacy of this conviction,' Alvarez said. The Porter case helped lead former Gov. George Ryan to declare a moratorium on executions in 2003, and he cleared death row by commuting the death sentences of more than 150 inmates to life in prison. Gov. Pat Quinn abolished the death penalty in 2011. Alvarez did not say whether she believed Simon is, in fact, innocent, but she said there were so many problems with the case. Methods: Cook County State Attorney Anita Alvarez added that the 'tactics and antics' of Protess (pictured hugging Porter) could have added up to criminal charges or obstruction of justice . Frustration: Simon, wearing a grey hoodie and jeans when he was released from prison, told reporters outside Jacksonville Correctional Center that he was angry at 'the people who did this to me' One of them was what she called a coerced confession and the deaths of a number of key figures, making it impossible to determine exactly what happened on the morning of Aug. 15, 1982, when two people were shot to death as they sat in a park on Chicago's South Side. She also said there remains powerful evidence that Porter was the gunman, including several witnesses who still maintain their original statements. 'As I stand here today, I can't definitely tell you it was Porter who did this or Simon who did this,' she said. Protess, who retired from Northwestern in 2011 amid questions about his investigative methods, has not responded to phone calls for comment, but has previously defended his methods and results. Ciolino, who like Protess has denied acting improperly, released a statement that emphasized that Simon confessed multiple times, including to a TV reporter and his own lawyer. 'You explain that,' Ciolino said. Nonetheless, he added, no one should be in prison if the state did not meet its burden of proof. Advancing claims: Porter spent 16 years on death row prior to his release. Illinois put a moratorium in place on executions in 2003 and the death penalty was abolished in 2011 . | Alstory Simon, 64, confessed to a double murder in Chicago in 1999 .
It came as a result of an investigation from a team of students at Northwestern University, led by Professor David Protess .
It helped free death row inmate Anthony Porter who was initially convicted .
His case was cited when Illinois put a moratorium on executions in 2003 .
Simon's attorney Terry Ekl claims the team of journalists, the professor and a private investigator framed his client .
Porter would then be a 'poster boy' for the bid to end capital punishment .
Attorneys said his confession was coerced and tactics used were 'criminal' | [
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Also on trial: Kelly Rayner (pictured) is accused of allowing her partner Ross Conlin to murder their baby daughter Kiera by failing to care for her . A drug user father shook to death his own baby daughter after flying into a rage because he 'failed to bond with her', a court has heard. Ross Conlin, 29, who regularly used cocaine and cannabis, reportedly attacked four-month-old Kiera 'in anger' while left alone with her in Farnborough, Hampshire. He allegedly 'vigorously shook' the baby - causing her to stop breathing, suffer a bleed to the brain and finally have a heart attack. Kiera, who also suffered bleeding to the . eyes, was taken to hospital with 'terrible injuries' and placed on a life . support machine, but died the next day. Now, Conlin has denied murder and three charges of causing grievous bodily harm to his daughter on three previous occasions at Winchester Crown Court. He had allegedly caused Kiera to suffer from three skull fractures, rib fractures and bleeding in her eye sockets in the months leading up to her death last May. Meanwhile, his partner, Kelly Rayner, has denied a charge of allowing Kiera's death by failing to care for and protect her daughter. Nigel Lickley QC, prosecuting, . told the court the pair had been staying with . Rayner’s parents at the time of the alleged murder on May 6. He said Conlin, who worked as a debt collector, had been left alone with Kiera while Rayner went to have her nails painted and her parents were out. However, shortly after 10am, Conlin had suddenly attacked his daughter, 'probably in anger'. 'Such was the nature of that violent shaking, she suffered three recognised injuries, and others, that form what the doctors call a triad of injuries in such cases: bleeding to the surface of the brain; brain injury caused by the loss of oxygen and blood to the brain, and retinal haemorrhaging - bleeding to the eyes,' he said. 'Her injuries were so severe, having become unconscious and stopped breathing - she was in her father’s hands at the time - she suffered a heart attack. 'She never recovered and was allowed to die the following day, the doctors unable to save her. Case: Conlin, 29, reportedly attacked four-month-old Kiera 'in anger' while left alone with her, Winchester Crown Court (pictured) heard. He allegedly 'vigorously shook' the baby, causing her to suffer a heart attack . 'The prosecution say that her father... murdered her at a . time when he was alone with his daughter. He . did so probably in anger. 'The trial will also consider the role her mother, Rayner, played in her death. We . do not say that Rayner caused her death, but allege that she failed to . protect her daughter from her father, Ross Conlin, knowing that her . daughter had suffered repeated injuries at the hands of Ross Conlin.' Mr Lickley said there had been 'stress and strain' in the household in the weeks leading up to Kiera's death - with Rayner fearing that Conlin might leave her. He . explained that a major cause had been the lack of a 'bond' between Conlin . and his daughter, saying: 'Ross Conlin had had a good relationship . with her but that relationship changed and he became unhappy and . stressed by the lack of bond between he, father, and Kiera, daughter.' Conlin had also suffered from money worries, used dating websites and faced disciplinary procedures at work after his performance had 'dipped', he said. Meanwhile, the defendant's drug use had impacted on the household, the court heard. 'He is a drug user, he smoked cannabis, he smoked cannabis on . May 5th, the day before events on May 6th, and historically at least had . taken cocaine,' said Mr Lickley. 'Such habits indicate a lack of responsibility on behalf of both parents when looking after children.' Court appearance: Rayner is pictured arriving at Winchester Crown Court today with a female companion . Mr . Lickley said that Conlin had dialled 999 at 10.47am after attacking Kiera, telling operators that she had choked on her bottle . before she suddenly stopped breathing and went limp. But he added: 'She . hadn’t suffered those injuries as a result of choking or vomiting on . her bottle, as her father said, but as a result of violent shaking by . the adult holding her, her own father.' Paramedics . arrived at the scene and managed to restart Kiera’s heart, before . taking her to Frimley Park Hospital and later, a specialist unit at . Southampton General Hospital. 'But . despite that, her injuries were so severe a decision was taken to . withdraw support, her life support, because she was brain dead,' said Mr . Lickley. 'Life support was withdrawn at 6.20pm [on May 7] and Kiera died in her mother’s arms at 7pm.' He added that post-mortem examinations . had shown that Kiera had suffered a rib fracture between four and eight . weeks prior to her death, with the same rib and another being fractured . again about 14 days prior to her death, along with three skull . fractures. The baby had then suffered further rib . fractures between three and five days prior to her death and showed . signs of previously having suffered bleeding to the eyes. These injuries accounted for the three charges of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, he said. Later in the trial, Mr Lickley read the jury a series of text messages between Conlin and Rayner. He said the messages showed the strain that their relationship was under - and also read another message from Conlin to a friend which showed the difficulties he was having with Kiera. The message read: 'LOL alright fella. Little missy is a pain in the arse, she’s always crying so it’s a bit difficult.' Mr Lickley said that Rayner had also told a doctor during an eight-week check-up for Keira that Conlin 'was not forming much of an attachment' to his daughter. He said that the doctor advised her to give it time and encourage her partner and daughter to spend as much time together as possible. But by March 25, six weeks before Kiera died, Rayner had a meeting with a member of nursery staff whom she told that Kiera kept hurting herself. Mr Lickley said that she told the staff member that: 'She was quite worried as Kiera kept on hurting herself and had scratches and bruises that were mostly on her arms, legs and face. 'She went on to say that she couldn’t get Kiera weighed because she was quite embarrassed about what people might think about the injuries.' He added that the nursery staff worker had 'never heard anything like that before and advised her to see her GP.' The trial has been adjourned until Monday. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Ross Conlin, 29, allegedly shook to death four-month-old Kiera 'in anger'
Drug user flew into rage because he 'failed to bond with her', court heard .
Allegedly shook baby so hard she stopped breathing and had heart attack .
Kiera was taken to hospital with 'terrible injuries', but died following day .
Conlin denies murder and three charges of causing GBH to baby daughter .
Meanwhile, partner, Kelly Rayner, denies charge of allowing Kiera's death .
Trial at Winchester Crown Court has been adjourned until Monday . | [
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By . Laurie Whitwell . Follow @@lauriewhitwell . Craig Gardner laughs off the suggestion he signed for West Bromwich Albion this summer simply to score a hat-trick of West Midlands clubs, having started at Aston Villa before switching to Birmingham City. But he admits his enthusiasm had waned during a three-year spell at Sunderland and believes returning to the hotbed of tribalism he used to call home will trigger a purple period in his career. ‘It’s not a puzzle that I’m trying to complete, it’s a career I want to fulfil,’ explains Gardner, born in Solihull. ‘People say Sunderland is only three hours away but it’s that you’re not seeing your friends every day, you’re not seeing your family every day. If you’re happy at home you’re happy at your job. Keeping up appearances: Craig Gardner signed for West Bromwich Albion at the beginning of the summer . Having a laugh! The midfielder refuted suggestions he wanted to complete a Midlands hat-trick . ‘I’m a Brummie through and through as it’s where I feel I’ve played my best football. I had a good career at Villa, a really good career at Birmingham, and I want to better that now at West Brom.’ Gardner, a Birmingham fan as a boy, is well versed in the tangled rivalries having been brought up in a house of six brothers whose allegiances are split. ‘There’s always fights going on,’ he says. His brother Gary, 22, plays for and supports Villa, penning a new contract at the club this summer despite suffering lengthy injuries the past couple of seasons. Last week he played a prank on his older sibling by buying Craig’s two daughters claret-and-blue kits with ‘Niece’ on the backs and posting a photograph on Twitter. ‘He got me,’ says Gardner, 27, with a smile. ‘But as I told him, what goes around comes around. There’s a bit more toilet roll in the house now!’ The episode gives an illustration of what Gardner had missed during his time at Sunderland; regular interaction with his large family and snappy mickey-taking. ‘Banter,’ he says. Gardner left Villa in January 2010 when opportunities became limited, with manager Martin O’Neill able to pick from a number of expensive signings. Now it is West Brom paying eight-figure fees, as they did for Nigerian centre forward Brown Ideye, and capturing the likes of Joleon Lescott, who Villa had wanted. ‘We’re going out spending £10million on a striker and bringing in Joleon and other players who Premier League teams are after,’ says Gardner. ‘They’re choosing us. I think West Brom are on the up. ‘When I was there Villa had Gareth Barry, Ashley Young, John Carew, Stiliyan Petrov, James Milner, Stewart Downing. We had some top-class players and were fighting for the top six.’ The purse strings have tightened since then and brother Gary, an academy graduate with England Under 21 caps, may have a leading role to perform this season. ‘I ask him after all the training sessions how he’s fitting in, how he’s done, how’s Roy Keane,’ says Gardner. ‘I’m his biggest fan. It shows how good he is when he’s been injured for two years and they give him another contract. This season is a big one for him.’ It is a campaign that Gardner wants to seize too. He was limited to substitute appearances as Sunderland pulled off a ‘miracle’ survival under Gus Poyet. He did not start a league game after December 4. A move to the Hawthorns ‘really nearly happened in January’. Looking ahead: Gardner, formerly of Aston Villa and Birmingham, wants to seize this season at West Brom . His first game in a West Brom shirt will be the visit of Sunderland on Saturday. ‘Even though I wasn’t getting the game time it was hard to dislike Gus because he’s a good manager,’ Gardner says. His boss now is Alan Irvine, a head coach whose appointment initially shocked fans. But his credibility is increasing as a growing contingent of players enthuse over his methods. ‘Before you judge him you need to watch his training sessions, you need to be in the dressing room, you need to really know him,’ says Gardner. ‘On the training pitch we get well-set drills that relate to proper games. He doesn’t just talk for the sake of it. I’ve worked under a lot of people but coach-wise Alan is probably the best. He’s very, very good.’ Gardner thinks striker Ideye, who scored 33 goals in 74 games at Dynamo Kiev, can cause a surprise too. ‘He runs the channels, gets hold of the ball, can turn and he knows where the net is. Not many people know what he’s like and they might give him that extra yard. That’s all it needs nowadays.’ Happy days! Gardner moved back to the Midlands on a free after a spell up in Sunderland . On a personal level Gardner, a sweet striker of the ball from distance, has set himself a target of 10 goals from midfield to ensure last season’s 17th-place finish was truly a ‘blip’ for the Baggies. ‘I can sit here and say we want to finish in the top eight. But is it realistic, is it unrealistic? We want to finish as high up the table as we can. I think we’re going to have a really good season.’ The best moment in his career was winning the League Cup with Birmingham in 2011, only for the worst moment to follow three months later with relegation to the Championship. He scored 10 goals that campaign. ‘Looking back now you’d rather have stayed up than won the cup,’ he admits, adding that wherever he went in the second city during that time supporters would encourage and cajole. ‘Even close friends and family said, “Come on, any chance of winning today?” I’m back in that environment. It’s where I want to be. You’re getting judged by the people who love you. It’s a good buzz.’ | Ex-Aston Villa and Birmingham man will be in midfield at the Hawthorns .
Gardner has set a target of 10 goals for Alan Irvine's side this season .
Gus Poyet afforded him limited opportunities at Sunderland last year . | [
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Barney Jones said the company has 'pulled the wool over the eyes of HMRC and the British population' A former Google executive turned whistleblower says he has 100,000 emails that expose the 'immoral' tax avoidance scheme used by his former employer. Barney Jones, who worked for Google from 2002 until 2006, said the company has 'pulled the wool over the eyes of HMRC and the British population'. He claims Google has a system in place which diverts British profits through Ireland to the Bermuda tax haven and accused the company of 'cheating' the British taxpayer. The internet giant has been under increasing pressure about allegations of tax avoidance. Prime Minister David Cameron will lead efforts at next month's G8 . summit of world leaders to find ways of preventing multinational firms . from exploiting tax loopholes. He is due to meet Google's executive chairman Eric Schmidt tomorrow at the quarterly meeting of the prime minister's Business Advisory Group. Last . week, Matt Brittin, a vice-president of Google, was aggressively . questioned by MPs, who accused the company of 'doing evil' by using . 'devious, calculated and unethical' tricks to minimise its liabilities. It paid just £7.3million in corporation tax last year despite having a UK turnover of £3billion. Yet, . Google assert that all its sales are made in low-tax Ireland, rather . than the UK, where corporation tax is just 12.5 per cent compared to 23 . per cent in Britain. Mr . Jones's earlier testimony to the PAC gave MPs such as chair Margaret . Hodge further ammunition for the questioning of Mr Brittin last week. Scroll down for video . Whistleblower Barney Jones's evidence about Google's tax affairs led to combative questioning of company vice president Matt Brittin, pictured, who was interrogated by the Public Accounts Committee . Whistleblower Barney Jones said Google has 'pulled the wool over the eyes of HMRC' about profits made through its UK Headquarters (pictured) He told MPs at a previous meeting in November: 'No one in the UK is selling'. He again told the public accounts committee that no one in the UK 'closed' a deal and that this was done by Dublin staff. Yet Mr Jones said this was a 'smokescreen'. Mr Jones told The Sunday Times that he won contracts with major companies to buy advertising space in the UK but the deals were 'closed' by staff in Ireland. He . told The Sunday Times: 'It uses a concocted scheme to avoid tax. It's a . smokescreen to distort where the substance of its economic activity is . really taking place.' He said he was at meetings where London staff did deals with companies such as eBay and Lloyds TSB. During the two-hour interrogation of Mr Brittin by MPs last week, he eventually admitted that 'a lot of the aspects of selling' do take place in the UK. He told MPs: 'Literally 99 per cent of our UK customers spend their money without ever talking to anyone in Google UK.’ But the remaining 1 per cent are the group’s largest customers, and account for more than two thirds of its total sales. Mr . Jones's testimony will add to the mounting pressure on the Silicon . Valley company, which has an informal motto of 'Don't do evil'. The company is reportedly spending up to £1million on a lavish weekend for its staff at the so-called Zeitgeist Conference. The company has hired out the Grove Hotel in Hertfordshire, where singer Jessie J will perform. Meanwhile, . Labour leader Ed Milliband will write new rules to tackle corporate tax . dodgers if he wins the next election, even if there is no international . consensus for action. Public Accounts Committee chair Margaret Hodge Matt Brittin that his company 'does evil' In a statement, Google's director of external relations Peter Barron said: 'As we said in front of the Public Accounts Committee, it is difficult to respond fully to documents we have no seen. 'These questions relate to Google's business in the UK going back a decade of more. 'None of the allegations put to us change the fact that Google pays the corporate tax due on its UK activities and complies fully with UK law.' Mr Schmidt, who will visit Downing Street tomorrow, claimed his company 'has always aspired to do the right thing' but said 'international tax law could almost certainly benefit from reform'. The Tories said David Cameron is prioritising tax law at the G8. A Conservative Party spokesman said: 'David Cameron is putting tackling international tax avoidance and . evasion firmly at the centre of his agenda for Britain's Presidency of . the G8 this year.' The Prime Minister has established links . with Google. His former director of strategy was Steve Hilton, whose . wife Rachel Whetstone is high up in the internet giant. Cameron, pictured with his ex-political guru Steve Hilton, whose wife Rachel Whetstone is high up in Google . Amazon could be hauled before the Public Accounts Committee just like Google, MPs have suggested after serious doubts were raised about how much tax it pays in this country. The company said it paid just £2.44million in corporation tax on UK sales of £320million last year. But the Seattle-based group told its investors that it actually made 13 times this amount, claiming the UK sales were actually more than £4billion. Accounts committee chair Margaret Hodge has previously said they were planning to investigate government contractors. Accounts show that nine of the largest government IT suppliers made £62billion in sales in the UK over the past five years – but paid just £527million to the Exchequer in corporation tax over that period. Five of the firms, with combined taxpayer contracts worth £500million, paid nothing at all in the last year. The likes of Microsoft, IBM and Dell could now be probed by the influential Public Accounts Committee, which last year explored the tax affairs of Google, Starbucks and Amazon. Starbucks was one of the first companies to be accused of tax avoidance when the row erupted last year. It has since agreed to pay £20million in tax voluntarily after a public boycott over revelations it had paid no corporation tax since 2009. | Barney Jones said Google diverts British profits through Ireland to Bermuda .
Former executive said company 'pulled the wool over the eyes' of HMRC .
Adds to mounting pressure on Google over its tax affairs .
Company says all sales contracts go through its low-tax Ireland office .
Last year, paid just £7.3million in corporation tax on UK turnover of £3billion . | [
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Valdosta, Georgia (CNN)In a rare order Thursday, all seven judges in Georgia's Southern Judicial Circuit have recused themselves from the lawsuit filed by the parents of Kendrick Johnson against the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office and a second action, filed by CNN against Lowndes County Schools. The recusals come less than a week before the two-year anniversary of the discovery of Johnson's body in the center of a rolled gym mat in the old gym at Lowndes High School on January 11, 2013. Johnson's parents, Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson, said they never believed investigators' conclusion that their 17-year-old son died while struggling to reach for a shoe at the center of the mat. They believe their son was murdered. Months after an autopsy conducted by the state medical examiner supported the local investigators' conclusion, Johnson's parents hired a pathologist, who said he found evidence of unexplained, nonaccidental blunt force trauma to Johnson's neck. In June 2013, attorneys representing Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson sued the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office to get access to the department's full investigative file and a copy of school surveillance video recorded around the time Johnson disappeared. According to the lawsuit, the department's refusal to release the file was a violation of Georgia's Open Records Law. Chief Judge Harry Jay Altman II ordered the department to release the files and video several days after CNN joined the suit in October 2013. In November 2014, CNN filed a lawsuit against Lowndes County Schools to get access to clones of hard drives containing the original recordings of surveillance video given to sheriff's investigators. The lawsuit also claims the recordings are public record and the school's refusal to release them constitutes a violation of the state's Open Records Law. The dispute has not yet been resolved. "Given the fact that officials with whom the judges in the circuit deal with everyday are involved, it is not fair to the parties for any judge in this circuit to rule on contested matters of importance to the parties and the community," Altman wrote in a letter addressed to attorneys representing all parties. Only five of the seven judges in Georgia's Southern Judicial Circuit hear cases regularly. Two senior judges hear cases only after special assignment. "His decision cuts to the very heart of this matter, especially for this family. That is: Can they get fair and impartial people to look at what happened to this child and render a fair decision so they can have peace at night?" said Johnson's attorney, Benjamin Crump. Altman had mediated requests for records in the case for more than 18 months before Thursday's recusal. "While I had hoped that at least the preliminary matters would be dealt with through informal mediation, I do not see that happening," Altman wrote. "The normal process for case assignment after judicial recusal will result in another judge being assigned to the case following which a hearing will be scheduled to decide the matters now before the Court," the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office's attorney Jim Elliott told CNN in a written statement. An attorney representing Lowndes County Schools did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment. "Georgia is a big state. I think Atlanta is one of the major cities in America and I'm sure there are a lot of judges for them to choose from, not only in Atlanta but throughout the state of Georgia. The hope is that you will find a judge who is as fair and impartial," Crump said. CNN's Johnita Due and Devon M. Sayers contributed to this report. | Parents, CNN have filed suits over investigation in Lowndes County, Georgia .
Local judges say their relationships with officials mean they can't be impartial . | [
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(CNN) -- So a bunch of guys away from home, who should know better, take off their wedding rings, mix testosterone with alcohol and hookers --- an appalling combination --- argue over the price of a lady's company and, all of a sudden, the entire culture of the U.S. Secret Service is thrown into question. All of a sudden, this is the worst disaster for the Secret Service, ever. All of a sudden, the Secret Service is out of control. All of a sudden, anything might have happened, like one of the 11 agents could have been blackmailed to open a door for a sniper or to look the other way as a bomb-carrying terrorist walks up to the president. All of a sudden, the men and women of the Secret Service are no longer the best and the brightest. Especially the men. All of a sudden... Stop! It's time for a reality check. The 11 agents who were sent home from Colombia in disgrace before the president even left Washington were there in a support role. Whether they were manning metal detectors or handling dogs that sweep rooms, whether they were part of a sniper team or standing post at 3 a.m. along a barricaded street, they were not members of the Presidential Protective Division (PPD). They were not on the president's shoulder. At no time was the president's security in danger. What damage did their stupidity do? Obviously, a lot to their personal lives, their marriages and their careers. Obviously, also, a lot to the image and reputation of the Secret Service. The legislation creating the Secret Service was sitting on Abraham Lincoln's desk, waiting to be signed, on April 15, 1865, the night he was assassinated. In those days, the Secret Service was housed inside the Treasury Department, and its job was to protect and defend the currency and monetary instruments of the United States. It didn't get the supplementary duty of protecting the president and vice president until after William McKinley was assassinated in 1901. No agent I have ever met was hired for his sense of humor. These are very serious men and women who do their jobs very seriously. They have always been the best and the brightest. And they still are. You can see it in the way they stand a little taller and walk with a different gait than others in law enforcement. You can see it in their pride. Frankly, I can't think of any other law enforcement agency where pride counts as much as it does with the Secret Service. It's the same pride that is always so visible with the U.S. Marines. That's the reason why this scandal matters. Not because someone thinks the agency is out of control. It's not. Not because of wildly exaggerated threats of blackmail. No, Chicken Little, the sky is not falling. It matters because the idiotic actions of 11 agents who forgot who they are and what their badge stands for deeply affects every active duty agent and tens of thousands of retired agents. Pride has been dented. And agents are, rightly, furious. These are men and women who have made -- and continue to make -- huge personal sacrifices for their share in that pride. The divorce rate among agents is high. That's not because they party with hookers, but because for the privilege of wearing that special five starred badge, they abandon any thoughts of their time being their own. They miss birthdays and Christmas, Little League games, graduations, school plays, first teeth, first steps, first words. When the president travels, especially overseas, it's a flying circus with 800-1,000 people, limousines, helicopters, communications equipment, big guns, small guns, sometimes food, and often 20-30 planes. As an integral part of this, Secret Service agents have two main concerns: To create and to maintain a tightly controlled environment in which the president can do his job safely and to bring everyone home at night. Anything short of that is, the way the Secret Service defines the word, failure. Just as those two things are true, so are these: What happened with those 11 agents is defined as stupidity. They will be dealt with quickly by the Secret Service. The president's opponents will pretend that there are political ramifications and invent whatever capital out of this that they can to embarrass the president. It will take a long time before pride is fully restored, and, if this ever happens again, it will definitely not be soon. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Jeffrey Robinson. | Jeffrey Robinson: Bad behavior of 11 Secret Service agents has caused uproar over whole force .
Time for a reality check, he says; president was not in danger .
He says most agents proud, serious, willing to make big sacrifices for job .
Robinson: Agents in scandal were stupid; now people playing politics . | [
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(CNN) -- Equestrian champion Ingrid Klimke could ride a horse before she could walk, such is the fondness her family holds for the animals. The German's father, Reiner, won an incredible six Olympic gold medals spread across five separate installments of the Games between 1964 and 1988 before his death in 1999. His dream was for one of his children to follow in his footsteps and participate at the Games, which Ingrid duly did in Sydney in 2000. And eight years later Ingrid became the second Klimke to clinch a gold medal when she was part of the German three-day eventing team that triumphed at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Klimke has now competed in three Olympics and has also claimed a host of domestic and international titles over a 21-year career in the sport. CNN's Human to Hero show caught up with the 43-year-old and her horse FRH Butts Abraxxas, nicknamed "Braxx," at her home in Munster, Germany as she prepares to saddle up for her fourth Olympics in London. Starting out . "My mother says that I could ride, or sit on a horse before I could walk. I just grew up with horses," Klimke told CNN. The 43-year-old did a Masters in Equestrian Management after university and trained in dressage, stadium jumping and three-day eventing. Klimke began competing in the late 1980s and opened her own stables in 1998. Heroes . It is no surprise Klimke's father has been the most influential person in her career. Learning from a five-time Olympian has helped shape her own successful path in the sport. "My father was a wonderful dressage rider, but he also started with eventing. In 1960 he took part at the Olympics in Rome as an eventer, but then afterward he started doing dressage," she said. "He counted in Olympic years because for him the Olympics was just his thing. His dream was that one of his children would go to the Olympics. "Later I could work out whether I preferred more dressage or more eventing -- that's why I still do both." Setbacks . Injuries are part and parcel of any rider's career, and Klimke has had her fair share of bumps and bruises. "I think if you have a life with horses you have injuries, and I've had some falls," she said. "Last year I fell at Badminton (England's prestigious horse trials) and I damaged my knee -- so that put me out for three months right in the middle of the season. You always have to take your time to come back." Olympic memories . Klimke's appearance in London will be her fourth Olympics, having competed in Sydney, Athens and Beijing, but her gold at the Games in China was her first. "Sydney was my first four-star event and it was a very tough, long course, 13 minutes up and down. It was hot!" she said. "The Olympics is the thing I grew up with and that's why I keep going with my next generation of horses, hoping one of them will be able to follow in Braxx's footsteps. "You must always have dreams and goals never rest, never think you have had it all -- then it is better to quit -- but I would love to keep going." | Germany's Ingrid Klimke to compete in her fourth Olympics in London this year .
The 43-year-old won gold for Germany as part of three-day eventing team at 2008 Games .
Inspired by father who won six gold medals at five separate Olympics from 1964 to 1988 .
Klimke has won a host of international and domestic titles in a career spanning 20 years . | [
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By . Jill Reilly and Eddie Wrenn . PUBLISHED: . 11:26 EST, 16 October 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 10:00 EST, 17 October 2012 . On May 15th 2012, ADay.org asked people around the world to pick up . their cameras and take a photograph. What returned was an extraordinary collection of images - from the simple image of a mother feeding her baby in Pennsylvania, to the lonely image of an Inuit Eskimo fishing in Greenland. The images will be published online and in a book (well, 1,000 of them) - and also locked in a copper mine in Sweden, giving future historians a glimpse of just one day on our planet. Scroll down for video: . 7:39am in Carrollwood, Florida: 'With lives already full of demands on their time, my children make the most of their morning commute to a Jewish private school in Tampa, Florida. My 12-year-old son, Ethan, is quizzing my eight-year-old daughter, Miriam, on this week's spelling list. In between words, he debugs the video game he's writing on his Mac' Photo: Jeffrey Hinds . 09:54: This is my partner Michael Kristensen with the dogs near the Daneborg base on Young Sund Fjord. The dogs are Greenland Sled Dogs. They are gentle but untamed and spend the entire year outdoors. We plan our route by first dropping supplies by plane or boat. Photo: Jesper Michael . 16:45pm: 42 Saratov, Russia: The youngest members of the Saratov Ensemble rehearsing Russian folk songs for a forthcoming concert. They are playing single-row accordions with two bells, called Saratovskaya garmonicas after the city. At the piano is the ensemble director, Yevgeny Jarkin. The boys are aged between five and seven and have been playing for a year. Photo: Yuri Mamulin . 15:19: Salome Manuel has worked for 15 years at the Creek Road Market in Nigeria, selling okporoko (stockfish) caught in the creeks and rivers that flow down through southern Nigeria to the Atlantic. The dried fish ' red snapper and more ' are a popular feature of Nigerian cuisine, prepared by soaking and softening in stew. Photo: Jide Odukoya . From the 100,000 photographs taken and submitted, from 165 . countries, 1,000 of the best have been selected to appear in an . astonishing new book - A Day In the World - published this week, documenting quite how extraordinary one seemingly regular . day can be. Organisers say the ADay project is the 'largest collaborative structured photographic . event' ever undertaken, supported by many of the world’s leading public . figures, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Deputy . Secretary General of the United Nations Jan Eliasson, former President of Finland Martti Ahtisaari and entrepreneur Richard Branson. The photographs convey sharp juxtapositions . between different geographical regions and economic positions – one . image pictures a Canadian man, comfortably tucked up in bed with his . tablet computer and smartphone, whilst another shows homeless men asleep . on the pavements of Dhaka, a sad consequence of rapid population growth. Similarly, many . people chose to take pictures of the food they consumed on May 15th, . showing the diverse range in diet around the world, from health food to . fast food and surplus to scarcity. It is also possible to compare . different styles of architecture globally – affected by wealth, . population size and culture – from the sky-scraping Petronas Towers in . central Kuala Lumpa, to colourful, old wooden houses in Yekaterinburg in . Russia, to the shanty settlements of Rio de Janeiro. 'Some of my friends are Travellers and occasionally I look after their horses. 'This pony is Lodger, who was lent to us four months ago. 'I have tried not to fall in love with her since the owner might sell her some day, but she’s captured my heart.' Photo: Heather Cody . 'My breakfast and the pug that coveted it. The dog’s name is Buella, and 'she belongs to my boyfriend’s cousin, Jenni. Buella was right there, wanting my breakfast. 'I don’t think that Cinnamon Toast Crunch and a bagel with strawberry cream cheese particularly whet a dog’s appetite.' Photo: Rebbecca Romine . 12:58: When the Costa Concordia ran aground on 13 January 2012, the tiny island of Giglio suddenly found itself at the centre of a crisis. The islanders rose to the challenge, helping to rescue people at sea, then taking drenched and terrified survivors into their homes. Perhaps their kindness counterbalanced the infamy of the ship's captain, Francesco Schettino, who faces trial on charges of multiple manslaughter, causing a shipwreck, and abandoning ship. Of the 4,252 passengers on the cruise ship, 32 died. Somewhat uncomfortably, Giglio now finds itself a focus for disaster tourism. Photo: Jack Mikrut . 16:14: 38 Stockholm, Sweden: 'Me and my boyfriend Ludvig went out for a walk and laid down on a football field. He told me I should upload a picture of when we kissed each other, and so I did.' The two, who are 18 and study sciences together at school, were best friends for two years before they started dating a month ago. Ludvig lives in Näsbypark, a Stockholm suburb. Photo: Amanda Tolj . 19:37: Las Vegas, USA: 'The place was filled with tourists enjoying the evening and alongside the joyful crowd I found these two sorrowful faces in the sea of celebration. She is Clarice Schlegel, 43 years old and from southern California. Robert is not a regular on the street. Clarice moved to Las Vegas three years ago, right after her parents died. She thinks she might have a brother in Las Vegas. When I met Clarice again, she did not know where Robert had gone. Clarice is one of those people who live in the street, sunrise to sunset. When their bodies are almost giving up from the day's challenges, a shaded corner will be a resting place. I will be back in that same place where I found them.' Photo: Arnold Despi . Alongside each photograph featured in A Day In The World are relevant . details, including the name of the photographer, a description of what . the picture is showing and its geographical location. The photography . shows a great variety of situations and subject matter, as well as . technical specifics - from small pictures snapped on mobile phones, to . larger, more professional compositions - all with their own sincere . poignancy and resonance. Celebrity . participants in the project, run by a Swedish charity, include Virgin . boss Richard Branson, former Irish President Mary Robinson and South . African Archbishop Desmond Tutu, who said the photos would help people . connect with one another and 'transcend the barriers of language, age, . gender and culture'. 22:28: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: 'This is in the basement bedroom of my parents' house, where my boyfriend has been living for the past year. I sleep in my own bedroom two floors above, since we are unmarried.We are in our mid-20s and have been a couple since we were 17, living with parents to save money for our first home. My parents are devout Catholics, but neither my boyfriend nor I are. Under their roof, I usually respect their rules ¿ however, most nights we still get to spend time in private before I go upstairs to sleep. Here, he has just gotten out of the shower. He is a basketball player and has been working out since he was a teenager. Contrary to his fit physique, another one of his night-time routines . is to eat half a bag of chips or a huge bowl of ice cream. When I had the camera out, he was a bit shy. In general he hates getting his picture taken but he is proud to show off his muscles. I think this photo captures our living situation right now: elusive, almost sec . 09:38: 6. Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA: 'I look like I just rolled out of bed. I did. But mornings consist of getting the babe's oatmeal out of the fridge and the pureed prunes from the freezer to defrost a bit. Jude likes his oatmeal cold. At least he doesn't seem to mind it. I think that with teething (he just popped two teeth) it feels good on his gums. He's such a good eater.' Photo: Trinity King. 15:30: An Inuit fisherman is navigating through the icy waters of Disko Bay, Greenland . 12:13pm: Jogeshwari East, Mumbai, India: A passion for cricket is something that unites Indians, whether rich or poor. A lack of proper facilities and equipment has never stopped children from practising the sports they love. These enthusiastic players are the children of dairy farmers, imitating their sporting heroes, such as fellow Mumbaian and legendary cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar . Photo: Anil Tulsi . | Images will be published on the .
Internet, compiled into a book and buried down a Swedish cooper mine as a .
time capsule for future generations .
Entire collection is 100 000 images from more than 165 countries .
More information at aDay.org . | [
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Who remembers Robert Pires' failed attempt to pass the ball to Thierry Henry in their infamous penalty cock-up? Well, Korean outfit Jeonbuk Motors have shown the Arsenal legends how it should be done. The Jeonbuk Motors beat Pohang Steelers thanks to the successful spot-kick routine which was scored by Kaio after usual penalty taker Leonardo flicked the ball to him from the spot - a move which was unsuccessfully attempted by Pires and Henry. Robert Pires tried to pass the ball to Thierry Henry during a match between Arsenal and Man City in 2005 . The two Frenchman were not on the same page as Pires mishit his pass to his fellow countryman . Pires and Henry's blushes were spared as Arsenal managed to win the Premier League encounter . The French pair's attempt is one of the biggest blunders in the Premier League as Pires mishit his pass to Henry and conceded a free-kick in the process. The duo avoided a public dressing down from manager Arsene Wenger as Arsenal managed to hold on to their 1-0 lead against Manchester City back in October 2005. Wenger said after the match that Pires, who had already scored a penalty to notch Arsenal's 500th Premier League goal at Highbury, 'made a big mistake and a wrong decision' but was not 'lacking seriousness or respect'. The South Koreans, fortunately for them, got it right. Click to Like our Arsenal Facebook page. Jeonbuk Motors penalty taker Leonardo ran up to take the spot-kick but decided to pass the ball . Leonardo fooled Pohang Steelers goalkeeper Da-Sol Kim by passing the ball to club team-mate Kaio . | Jeonbuk Motors penalty taker Leonardo decided to pass the ball from spot .
Kaio managed to score from Leonardo's pass unlike Arsenal's failed effort .
Thierry Henry and Robert Pires' attempt went horribly wrong in Arsenal's encounter against Manchester City in 2005 . | [
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(CNN) -- Venezuela continues to nationalize private businesses, with President Hugo Chavez announcing late Monday that the government will take over two U.S.-owned Owens-Illinois glass-manufacturing plants. Chavez also ordered an environmental investigation at the sites, the state-run Agencia Venezolana de Noticias reported. Owens-Illinois did not know what will happen next, a spokeswoman said Tuesday. "We haven't received official word from the government yet," said spokeswoman Stephanie Johnston. Venezuelan military personnel were at the company's plant in Los Guayos, Johnston told CNN. No Venezuelan authorities were on the scene at the company's plant in Valera, Johnston said. "Both plants continue to operate as usual," she said. Owens-Illinois Inc. says it is the world's leading glass container maker with more than 22,000 employees in 21 countries. The $7.1 billion company has global headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio. Chavez, who has nationalized other industries and land holdings during his 11-year tenure, said he soon will announce the takeover of other foreign companies that have been "exploiting the country's working class." U.S. officials said Tuesday they were monitoring developments. "We've seen the announcement and are following the situation closely," the State Department said. "We would expect Venezuela to provide prompt, adequate and effective compensation for any expropriation of the investments of Owens-Illinois in accordance with international law." Chavez nationalized a local unit of U.S. food giant Cargill last year. He previously has appropriated privately owned oil, telecommunications, power, cement and steel companies. CNN's Arthur Brice and Juan Carlos Lopez contributed to this report. | Owens-Illinois owns two glass-manufacturing plants in Venezuela .
The company said it had not received official word from Venezuela yet .
Venezuelan soldiers were at one of the plants, a company spokeswoman said . | [
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A woman caught stealing sunglasses from cars parked at her children's high school has told officials that she was searching for members of terrorist group ISIS. Lisa Carol Roche, 41, was charged with commercial burglary of an automobile after authorities caught her taking various personal items from vehicles outside East Central High School in Mississippi. The mother claimed that she was looking for members of the Islamist State of Iraq and Syria, a Jihadist militant group believed to be responsible for the recent series of beaheadings of journalists and aid workers. Lisa Carol Roche, 41, was charged with commercial burglary of an automobile after authorities caught her taking sunglasses and other personal items from vehicles outside East Central High School in Mississippi . Investigators believe there is no merit to the woman's claim, spokeswoman Cherie Ward told the Sun Herald. Officials said her children attend classes at the school where she was caught. Roche, of Hurley, was taken to the Jackson County jail and detained with no bond pending an initial court appearance. She faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, if convicted.\ . She faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted . | Lisa Carol Roche, 41, is charged with commercial burglary of an automobile .
She said she was looking for members of the Islamist State of Iraq and Syria .
The mother faces up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine if convicted .
Investigators say they believe there is no merit to the woman's claim . | [
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More than 100 Vietnamese mail-order brides have vanished after marrying Chinese bachelors from the same poor rural area. Police are investigating the mass disappearance from Quzhou county, Handan, in the central province of Hebei, with reports saying that an 'organised ring' could be involved. Poor bachelors from the area, which is mainly a farming community, had paid tens of thousands to a Vietnamese matchmaker who vanished along with the brides. Runaway brides: Chinese police are seeking more than 100 Vietnamese mail-order brides who vanished after marrying bachelors from a poor rural area. It is thought a people smuggling ring may be involved . After decades of family planning policies and a traditional preference for boys, the male population now far outnumbers women in China, making it difficult to find a wife. The area's bachelors were introduced to the women by Wu Meiyu, a Vietnamese bride who had lived in the area for 20 years, China Daily reported. She received payments of more than 100,000 yuan ($16,000, £10,300) if the introductions were successful. She also disappeared with the women, it added. The state-run newspaper cited an unnamed local official saying an organised ring may have been involved in the mass disappearance. 'With the advanced communication techniques of today, it's easy for all the brides to leave at the same time,' he told the newspaper. The BBC, citing local media, reports that Ms Wu had earlier this year travelled around rural parts of Hebei drumming up customers for Vietnamese mail-order brides. Then on November 20, after she'd made more than 100 matches, the wives are said to have told their new husbands they were having a meal with other Vietnamese brides. They then disappeared. At least one bride has since returned, according to the BBC report citing Jinghua Daily. She said she had 'lost consciousness' after eating and woke up in a small house far from Quzhou. Someone in the house was said to have told her she would be going somewhere else to 'find another husband'. Instead she left and returned to Quzhou where she filed a police report. Buying wives from abroad has become increasingly common in some of China's poor rural areas, where a gender imbalance has developed due to a traditional preference for sons and the country's family planning policies. Across China, 118 males are born for every 100 females, according to government statistics. In some rural areas men can be expected to own a house, car and have considerable wealth before they can attract a Chinese bride, a cost the China Daily said could reach 400,000 yuan. But with many unable to do so the trade in overseas brides, which is often linked to human trafficking, has grown in China. | Matchmaker also disappears after taking money to arrange introductions .
The women all said they were going for a meal with other Vietnamese .
They then disappeared without a trace, although one has since returned .
She said she fell unconscious and woke in a far away house .
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(CNN) -- Capt. Kirk was wrong: Space is not "Star Trek's" "final frontier." A Web-based "Star Trek" podcast tells the "continuing mission" of the USS Montana. It's the Internet. Television seems to have abandoned the 40-year-old franchise for now, leaving fans to create adventures using the Web, high technology and their imaginations. Two seasoned Web producers are rolling out an unofficial audio podcast based on the Trek universe two years after Paramount canceled its remaining "Star Trek" TV series and a year before producer J.J. Abrams' much-anticipated "Star Trek" film. "People are hungry for new material," said Sebastian Prooth, co-executive producer of "Star Trek: The Continuing Mission." "But they're not hungry for McDonald's. They're hungry for gourmet." Interactive: A history of "Star Trek" » . Prooth and co-executive producer Andy Tyrer plan to serve up their pilot episode "Ghost Ship" on Christmas Day, after 10 weeks of painstaking production via the Internet from the UK and five U.S. states. Tyrer comes to the project after producing "WhoUniverse," a podcast about the long-running BBC TV series "Doctor Who," and Prooth after working on the technology podcast "Global Geek." "The Continuing Mission" centers on the adventures of the USS Montana, a starship similar to Kirk's famous USS Enterprise of the original 1960s TV series. Commanded by Capt. Paul Edwards, the Montana is accidentally thrust from the 23rd century into the 24th century, about five years before the time of TV's "Star Trek: The Next Generation," which debuted in 1987. During the coming year, Prooth and Tyrer plan to produce and post on their Web site 10 half-hour episodes. "When we committed to this, we made the decision that we were going to treat this like a proper production," said Tyrer from his home in England. The drama's cast members perform their lines from studios in Los Angeles, California; Atlanta, Georgia; Greenfield, Indiana; Rochester, Minnesota; and Knoxville, Tennessee. Tyrer records their performances at his London studio and Prooth directs from Scotts Valley, California. "Every time an actor records his lines, Sebastian is on the Skype [audio Web link] with them, giving them directions about how he wants the scene to be played out," said Tyrer. Despite Prooth's distractions from his day job at a printing shop and Tyrer's gig as an IT consultant, they've produced a slick, professional-quality drama in a genre that's threatening to give mainstream TV studios a run for their money. To prove the point, an online "Star Trek" video series called "New Voyages" shocked Hollywood this fall by winning TV Guide's 2007 Online Video Award for best sci-fi Webisode -- defeating Sci Fi Channel's better-funded "Battlestar Galactica." "I think it shows what can be done on a limited budget on the Internet," said "Battlestar Galactica" producer/writer Ronald D. Moore. "The bar to distribution is much lower than it was in the past. People can, on their own, start doing programming out there that is of a quality that approaches what we can do on air -- not maybe at the moment, but if you compare those 'New Voyages' episodes to the original series, they're in the ballpark with what the original series was able to do." The award for "New Voyages" is evidence that "Star Trek" fans have traveled light years from their days at 1970s conventions, where they traded handwritten novellas and rough-hewn screenplays based on the original NBC TV series. Three decades later, they're producing feature-length dramas complete with "Star-Wars"-style special effects. Franchise owner CBS/Paramount has traditionally turned a blind eye to these projects as long as they remain nonprofit and don't harm copyrighted material. "In order for 'Star Trek' to survive, it has to change," said Prooth. "It has to become something else so it is relevant and people can connect with it -- where they are in 2007 -- rather than where they were in 1987 or 1966." Moore -- who cut his teeth in Hollywood writing and producing "Star Trek" TV and films -- predicts Webisodes ultimately will improve programming quality at TV and film studios. "I think it'll spur competition. They're already aware that they're in a fight for attention -- for eyeballs out there," said Moore. "They're going to have to continue to supply a product that surpasses that of what startup companies, or people, can do on their own dime." But don't expect fan-produced Webisodes to be threatening Hollywood studios anytime soon, said Robert Thompson of Syracuse University's Center for Television and Popular Culture. He predicts the Web will become a place for entertainment development. "The Internet is one great big farm team... offering the opportunity for people to make stuff ... put it out there ... and allow some of it to rise to the top," Thompson said. "Then, the best stuff will be co-opted or bought -- and the people will be hired and move into the mainstream area." Last year, creators of the fictional video blogger lonelygirl15 won a Web deal after attracting fame online. In 2008, NBC reportedly will begin airing "Quarterlife," popular Webisodes of which debuted online. It was created by the producers of TV's "thirtysomething." Royalties for Webisodes are at the heart of the ongoing Hollywood writers' strike, but Thompson said the television industry shouldn't be too distracted by what's available online. "Television needs to do what made them appealing in the first place, which is good, professional storytelling," said Thompson. "What television should be creating now are the next 'Star Trek' franchises -- not 'Star Trek' per se -- but the shows that Webisodes in five or 10 years will be based on." | "Battlestar Galactica" writer/producer: "Webisodes" will spur better TV, films .
Web-produced Trek video beats "Battlestar Galactica" for TV Guide award .
Fans "hungry for new material," says producer; TV has dropped Trek series .
Unofficial Star Trek audio podcast "Continuing Mission" debuts December 25 . | [
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(CNN) -- Saudi Arabian security forces dispersed and detained dozens of protesters, including women and children, who on Tuesday were urging the government to release political prisoners, according to activists. Mohammed Al-Qahtani, human rights activist and board member of the Saudi Civil and Political Rights Association, told CNN the demonstration took place in front of the offices of the Human Rights Commission on King Fahd Road in Riyadh, the country's capital. Egyptian protesters call out Morsy . "These are ongoing protests about political prisoners," said Al-Qahtani, who explained that many of the demonstrators were family members of prisoners who had for years been "languishing in jail cells without due process." "The government is not willing to take them to court and issue verdicts," added Al-Qahtani, a prominent Saudi activist who is currently on trial in Saudi Arabia accused of, among other things, breaking allegiance to the country's ruler and setting up an unlicensed organization. His case has brought about widespread criticism of the Saudi government by human rights groups. "These men, women and children were appearing before the Human Rights Commission because no authority (in Saudi Arabia) will listen to their claim and try to provide a solution. That's the root of the problem." "The response of the authorities was an exaggerated one," he said. "They also shut down one of the major arteries in the city." While Tuesday's protest could not be independently verified by CNN, at least one video on YouTube purported to show an argument between demonstrators and police in front of the Human Rights Commission in Riyadh. Crowds in Bangladesh protest unsafe workplaces . Various pictures posted on Twitter also purported to show the demonstrators, some holding signs demanding the release of their relatives. Other pictures appeared to show the small number of protesters surrounded by police. Demonstrations are extremely rare in Saudi Arabia, an absolute monarchy where protests and gatherings are illegal. CNN has been unable to reach Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry for comment. | Demonstrators seek release of political prisoners held without trial .
Saudi Arabian security forces break up protest, detain participants .
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The cost of staying in a top London hotel for just one night has reached an all-time high, according to a new accommodation survey. One night in a 5-star hotel room in London now averages at £497, compared to £361 in Geneva, £283 in LA, £259 in Tokyo and £131 in New York. As a result of land prices, the strength of the pound and a lack of supply of luxury hotels in the capital, property prices in central London have risen by 77 per cent since 2009 - pushing budget hoteliers out of the West End. Some of the most luxurious rooms in London's ultra slick Mayfair now cost up to £11,700 per night, and London’s five-star hotels are now amongst the most expensive in the world, ahead of Dubai, Paris, Moscow and Rome. Opulence: A suite at London's InterContinental Hotel on Park Lane can cost over £11,700 per night . The average price for staying in a five-star London hotel suite is £2,050 - compared to £248 for renting an apartment. And at £746,044 - the cost of renting a . hotel suite for a year in the city is around the same as buying a . flat in London or a country house in the home counties, according to the research, conducted by Wetherell property agents. Peter Wetherell, chief executive of Wetherell, said: 'The report shows the astonishing . strength of the recovery in values in the luxury hotel, serviced . apartment and private rented markets in prime central London since the . global recession of 2007 to 2009. 'Since . 2009 hotel and rented apartment rates have risen by over 25 per cent . and the cost of renting a room and sleeping in London is now at a record . high.' Pricey: A string of luxury hotels, including the Chiltern Firehouse Hotel in Marylebone, have opened in the capital . The report, carried out by Dataloft, revealed that . Mayfair has the most expensive hotel suite in the capital – over . £11,700 per night for a stay in the Royal Suite in Park Lane’s . InterContinental Hotel. The area also contains the largest number of the . top 10 most expensive hotel suites across the capital. With increasing numbers of international visitors, a string of luxury hotels have started to appear in London, including the Edition by Marriott, the Chiltern Firehouse . Hotel by Andre Balasz and the Beaumont Hotel (set to open this Autumn). | London five-star hotels more expensive than Geneva, LA, Tokyo, New York .
At £746,044 - the price of renting a hotel suite for a year in London is the price equivalent of buying a flat in London or a country house .
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Jimmy Carter and Sting amongst those who signed the petition . By . Daily Mail Reporter . UPDATED: . 11:23 EST, 19 November 2011 . David Cameron is being advised to legalise drug use in Britain by an elite group former U.S. presidents, Nobel Prize winners and six British MP's. In a letter that have been sent to the Prime Minister, Cameron has been encouraged to reverse current UK law that treats drug use as criminal one rather than a medical issue. The document that was directed at Cameron and the entire Parliament house, was signed by former US commander and chief Jimmy Carter, musician Sting and Yoko Ono amongst others. Under pressure: Cameron is being told to consider changing UK drug laws to prevent 'thousands of deaths' as a result of illicit drug use . The Countess of Wemyss, who is leading the calls for change admitted that whilst Cameron had more pressing concerns, that the debate on drugs was not to be ignored. She told The Daily Telegraph: 'I think the Prime Minister has probably got the economy on his mind and not reforming drugs policy. 'But one must have a wake-up call that we must begin a global debate on how we minimise the harm from drugs.' In the letter, the group call for Cameron to begin Parliamentary discussions over the use of drugs which is estimated to be worth £285billion each year. Other signatories of the letter include Sir Richard Branson, Professor Nial Ferguson, philosopher AC Grayling which was organised by the Beckley Foundation, which has been promoting its drug reform policy. Advocates: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Sting are amongst those supporting the proposed changes . Former drugs adviser to the government, Professor David Nutt, who was forced to resign in 2009 has also lent his name to the proposal. Nutt was forced to leave his post after claiming the severity of drinking alcohol was worse than taking Ecstasy. Moves to downgrade drugs such as Ecstasy or cannabis have yet to be determined although the letter argues that as a result of the 'tens of thousands of people that die in the drug war each year,' legalising the sale and use could prevent such killings from taking place. | Jimmy Carter and Sting amongst those who signed the petition . | [
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Horrendous: Mitchell Dorn (left) was arrested on Friday after allegedly beating a 3-year-old boy outside a Florida daycare . A man was arrested in Volusia County, Florida last week when witnesses saw him brazenly beating a toddler just outside a daycare center. Witnesses say 31-year-old Mitchell Dorn dragged a 3-year-old boy out of a Deltona daycare, took him into his car and started hitting the child mercilessly. One witness says the sight was so shocking that they had to turn away - but that they could still hear loud smacks and the small boy screaming. Dorn was arrested on Friday on child abuse charges, after investigators found bruising on the boy's arms and legs consistent with child abuse. Reports did not specify whether the boy was Dorn's son. Public records show that Dorn has been arrested more than 20 times in Florida since 2002, for charges including battery, resisting an officer and grand theft. Criminal history: Public records show that Dorn has been arrested some 20 times since 2002 in Florida for charges including battery, resisting an officer and grand theft . | Mitchell Dorn of Deltona, Florida arrested Friday on child abuse charges .
Witnesses say they saw Dorn drag a 3-year-old boy out of daycare and proceed to beat the child mercilessly in a waiting car .
Reports did not specify whether the child was Dorn's son .
Public records show Dorn has been arrested some 20 times since 2002 . | [
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Athletic Bilbao have rejected Manchester United's £28.7million bid for Ander Herrera as their political posturing over his departure kicks in. United are confident, having met Herrera's contracted buy-out clause on Tuesday, that the transfer will proceed and know that the player wants to join. However, in similar fashion to the saga that surrounded Bayern Munich's purchase of Javi Martinez in August 2012, Bilbao have made it known to their supporters that they do not wish to accept Herrera's departure so readily. Got their man: Manchester United had previously had a bid for Ander Herrera rejected . Bright future: Herrera (right), pictured in action against Barcelona, becomes Louis van Gaal's first signing . Race against time: Herrera's buyout clause at Athletic Bilbao was set to increase on June 30 . VIDEO Bilbao reject United Herrera bid . The 24-year-old is regarded as one of Athletic's best players and the proud Basque club cannot lose face among its supporters. The Spanish club put a short statement on their website on Thursday morning saying that the bid had been rejected. It . read: 'Athletic Club wishes to report that this week (it has) rejected . an offer from Manchester United FC, estimated at 36 million euros, to . transfer the economic rights of the player Ander Herrera.' However, Herrera was at Carrington on Wednesday and fully intends to complete the transfer to Old Trafford. Former club Real Zaragoza are due £1million sell-on fee as part of any deal, with Herrera's buyout clause rising to £32million on July 1. Herrera, an intelligent and stylish midfielder, was the subject of a £24m offer from David Moyes’s United last summer. VIDEO Van Gaal set for German shopping spree . Forward planning: Incoming United boss Louis van Gaal is aiming to strengthen his squad this summer . At that time they did not believe it was worth paying the best part of £5m more to make the deal happen. United . denied problems trying to sign Herrera last year — namely when three . lawyers turned up at La Liga headquarters in an attempt to push through . the transfer without knowledge of either club. Herrera . has been watched by United for more than three years, with Sir Alex . Ferguson’s brother Martin among the first to bring him to the club’s . attention. Despite shelving the signing last August, Moyes had promised Herrera he would monitor his progress. A dip in form followed but he recovered to help propel Bilbao to fourth place in La Liga. Herrera, part of Spain’s Olympic squad at London 2012, was also a team-mate of United’s Juan Mata and David de Gea with Spain under-21s. Van Gaal is already starting to put his mark on the squad, with Antonio Valencia and Patrice Evra both signing contract extensions. | Louis van Gaal still confident of securing midfielder .
United will offer him four-year contract worth £50,000-a-week .
United previously tried to sign Spanish international last summer .
Herrera's buyout clause increases to £32million on July 1 . | [
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By . Phil Vinter . PUBLISHED: . 20:20 EST, 29 April 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 09:14 EST, 30 April 2012 . The former Libyan oil minister who . defected last year during the uprising against Colonel Gaddafi died by drowning, initial autopsy results show. Shukri Ghanem, 69, who was the country's . prime minister between 2003 and 2006, was discovered fully clothed floating in the river Danube in Austria on Sunday morning. Police spokesman, Roland Hahslinger, . said there was no indication of violence on Mr Ghanem's body and no . indications to suggest he had committed suicide. Mr Ghanem, who was working as a consultant for a Vienna-based company was last seen by his daughter on Saturday evening in their apartment, according to reports. When she woke and found him missing she called police who told her his body had been found 20 metres from the shore of the Danube, close to their apartment. Scroll down for video . Ex-Libyan prime minister Shukri Ghanem (right) has been found dead in . the river Danube in Austria. He defected last year while he was oil . minister in Colonel Gadaffi's (left) regime . He Hahslinger said: ‘There is no suspicion at all of foul play at this stage. The corpse exhibited no signs of violence. ‘There would be . no signs of violence if someone pushed him in, but it's also possible . that he became ill and fell into the water.’ An Austrian foreign ministry official . said family members initially told the ministry that Mr Ghanem had . died of a heart attack, adding that their version appeared to be . plausible. Mr Ghanem had no personal identification other than a . document that named the company he was working for, Mr Hahslinger said. Location: Police told his daughter his body had been found 20 metres from the shore of the river Danube, in Vienna, close to their apartment . Initial report: An initial autopsy shows Mr Ghanem died from drowning. Police say it's feasible he could have become ill and fallen into the river . An employee of the company was subsequently contacted and identified . him. The former energy chief fled from Libya to Italy several months after opponents of Gaddafi had risen up against the Libyan leader last year. At the time he told the Italian Ansa news service that he deserted for Italy ‘to fight for a democratic country'. As chairman of the Libya state-owned . National Oil Corporation (NOC) since 2006, he had helped to steer the . country’s oil policy and held the high-profile job of representing Libya . at Opec meetings and regularly visited Vienna for meetings in that . role. Defected: The former energy chief, seen left in June last year and right in March last year, fled from Libya to Italy several months after opponents of Gaddafi had risen up against the Libyan leader last year . He . was believed to have been living in Europe in exile since he left Libya . but was still closely associated with Gaddafi's rule by Libya's new . leaders and had ruled out returning home. Mr Hahslinger said Mr Ghanem . apparently left his Vienna home in the early morning after spending . Saturday evening at home. Police . were alerted by a passer-by who saw his body floating near his home, . close to the modernistic building housing United Nations agencies in the . Austrian capital. Considered . a member of Gaddafi's inner circle until his defection, Mr Ghanem . insisted that Libya bore no responsibility for the 1988 bombing of Pan . Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people. Controversial: Considered a member of Gaddafi's inner circle until his defection, Mr Ghanem insisted that Libya bore no responsibility for the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland . He also repudiated Libyan responsibility in the 1984 shooting of WPC Yvonne Fletcher during a protest in front of his country's embassy - an incident that led to the severing of British-Libyan relations. Mr Ghanem's efforts were supported by Saif al-Islam, the Gaddafi son associated with the reform wing. At the same time, he was viewed with suspicion by the old guard opposed to change - and their opposition to him led to his ousting as prime minister and subsequent appointment as head of the state oil company and de-facto oil minister. He was reinstated in those positions in 2009 just weeks after his resignation, a move reflecting the power struggle between reformists and nationalists in his oil-rich North African nation. Mr Ghanem continued to live in Vienna after Gaddafi was ousted and later killed last year in the Nato-backed rebel campaign. | Police say no .
indications that Shukri Ghanem committed suicide and have ruled out foul play at this stage .
Mr Ghanem last seen by daughter in their apartment on Saturday night .
Family members initially told ministry that Mr Ghanem died of heart attack .
Police say he could have become ill and then fallen in to the river .
Mr Ghanem had defected from regime last year . | [
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By . Emily Sheridan . PUBLISHED: . 19:47 EST, 18 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 02:02 EST, 20 May 2013 . It was a disappointing night for EastEnders at this year's British Soap Awards as the soap won only accolade, as their ITV rival Coronation Street picked up eight. The Walford-based series's only appearance on the winners' tally was one Lifetime Achievement accolade for stalwart Adam Woodyatt, who plays Ian Beale. Meanwhile, the Weatherfield show clinched eight of the 16 categories, including the coveted Best British Soap Award. Scroll down for video . Representing Walford: EastEnders actor Adam Woodyatt was the only win for the show at Saturday's British Soap Awards . Sharing the glory: Malcolm Hebden accepts the Best British Soap gong with his Coronation Street co-stars . Alan Halsall and his on-screen wife Natalie Gumede were some of the big winners, taking home four awards between them for their domestic abuse storyline. Natalie, who plays troubled Kirsty Soames, won Villain Of The Year, Best Dramatic Performance and Best Storyline, which she shared with Alan and co-star Jennie McAlpine. Accepting Best Dramatic Performance, she said: 'I really feel . this award belongs to everyone at Coronation Street. In the last year I . have been picked up and put back together so many times and it's been . the experience of my life.' Glamour girls: Corrie's Natalie Gumede accepts Villain Of The Year (left) while Michelle Keegan carried on her reign as Sexiest Female . Big gongs: Corrie's Alan Hall won Best Actor, while Hollyoaks' Claire Cooper was thrilled with her Best Actress win . Alan was named Best Actor for his portrayal of Tyrone Dobbs, shortly after their had been a tribute to his late co-star Bill Tarmey, who played his character's surrogate father Jack Duckworth. Alan said: 'Fancy bringing me up here after he's . (Tarmey) been on the screen. I owe a lot to that man, he means a lot to . me. And Liz Dawn as well, she means a lot to . me. 'I firmly believe that you're only as good as the people around . you and so thank you to everybody who works at Coronation Street and . every cast member. I'd also like to thank my beautiful wife Lucy-Jo . Hudson and also our special guest, our baby bump. Can't wait to meet ya.' Hard-hitting: Natalie, Alan and Jennie McAlpine picked up Best Storyline . Meanwhile, their co-star Michelle Keegan won Sexiest Female for the fifth year running, beating off co-star Georgia May Foote, Emmerdale's Natalie Anderson, Hollyoaks' Jorgie Porter and EastEnders Jacqueline Jossa. Michelle, who recently announced she is leaving the soap next year, said: 'Thank you so much. This is ridiculous. I'm going to get this out in 50 years and be the coolest gran ever!' Ex-EastEnders actress Gillian Taylforth made a special appearance to present her former on-screen son Adam with his Lifetime Achievement Award. The hunk factor: Hollyoaks star Danny Mac accepts his Sexiest Male award . Emotional: Adam's former on-screen mother Gillian Taylforth was moved to tears during his speech . Partners-in-crime: Kieron Richardson and Emmett J Scanlan accept Best On-Screen Partnership . As fans of the BBC soap will know, he is the longest serving castmember, having been in EastEnders since it began in 1985. He said during his acceptance speech: 'I'm speechless. I should have guessed because normally you . only get given one guest ticket - I got six! Normally you're not allowed . to sit next to your partner, my wife's sat right next to me. 'The only other award I've ever won was for photography, and you know what I'm chuffed with that.' Meanwhile, Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks were thrilled with their haul of five accolades, including Best Actress for Claire Cooper and Sexiest Male for Danny Mac. The British Soap Awards, hosted by Phillip Schofield, will air on Sunday May 19 at 8pm on ITV. She's a little star! Emmerdale's Eden Taylor-Draper won Best Young Performance . Sexiest Male - Danny Mac, Dodger Savage, Hollyoaks . Sexiest Female - Michelle Keegan, Tina McIntyre, Coronation Street . Villain of the Year - Natalie Gumede, Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street . Best Actor - Alan Halsall, Tyrone Dobbs, Coronation Street . Best Actress - Claire Cooper, Jacqui McQueen, Hollyoaks . Best British Soap - Coronation Street . Best Comedy Performance - Patti Clare, Mary Taylor, Coronation Street . Best Dramatic Performance - Natalie Gumede, Kirsty Soames, Coronation Street . Best Young Performance - Eden Taylor-Draper, Belle Dingle, Emmerdale . Best Exit - Nigel Havers, Lewis Archer, Coronation Street . Best Newcomer - Joseph Thompson, Dr Paul Browning, Hollyoaks . Best On-Screen Partnership - Kieron Richardson and Emmett J Scanlan, Ste Hay and Brendan Brady, Hollyoaks . Best Storyline - Kirsty's Abuse of Tyrone, Coronation Street . Spectacular Scene of the Year - The Bus Crash, Hollyoaks . Best Single Episode - Emmerdale 40th anniversary live episode . Lifetime Achievement Award - Adam Woodyatt, Ian Beale, EastEnders . | Shock as EastEnders fails to pick up any awards except Lifetime Achievement .
Coronation Street's Alan Halsall took home Best Actor and Hollyoaks' Claire Cooper won Best Actress .
Hollyoaks received five awards including Spectacular Scene Of The Year and Sexiest Male .
Michelle Keegan won the award for Sexiest Female for the fifth year running . | [
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By . Martha De Lacey . PUBLISHED: . 08:28 EST, 11 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 10:55 EST, 11 March 2013 . Fashion models are not, as a rule, known for their particularly sweet teeth. But just because they're not allowed to eat cream cakes, lollipops, iced buns and macaroons, doesn't mean they're not allowed to wear them... A number of Japan's high-end pastry chefs have taken their tasty wares out of the kitchen and into the studio, designing edible clothes as part of the annual Tokyo Sweets Collection catwalk show. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Models in the Tokyo Sweet Collection wore hats, dresses, bags and shoes created out of food by Japan's top pastry chefs . The top of a hat made out of strawberries worn during the Tokyo Sweet Collection show . The country's top pâtissiers, including Koichi Izumi, Toshihiko Yoroizuka, Toshi Yoroizuka and Hironobu Tsujiguch, designed hats, bags, shoes and dresses that were, quite literally, good enough to eat. Strawberries, moulded gels and spun sugar sat atop the heads of models while whipped cream belts held up their delicious dresses. Yoroizuka admitted to ITN's Jeremy Barnes that . while the prime concern for his sweets was usually to taste good, the . clothes and accessories he baked specifically to be worn in the Tokyo Sweets . Collection primarily needed to look the part. He . said: 'For the fashion show it's not about cooking the macaroon for the . best flavour, but about it looking beautiful. Even perhaps cooking it to . be a bit harder than usual. The intent is to create something that will . inspire and look beautiful.' Fellow chef Izumi said he definitely sees edible outfits in the future of fashion. A model wears a fruity hat during the runway show, left, and Yoroizuka works on his delicious designs in the kitchen, right . Chef Toshi Yoroizuka working on his edible collection in the kitchen . Chefs walk the runway with their foodie creations worn by models during the show . | Chefs include Koichi Izumi, Toshihiko Yoroizuka and Toshi Yoroizuka .
Models wore ready-to-eat hats, bags, shoes and dresses . | [
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Group A: Equatorial Guinea, Burkina Faso, Congo, Gabon . Group B: Zambia, Cape Verde Islands, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tunisia . Group C: Ghana, Algeria, Senegal, South Africa . Group D: Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Guinea, Mali . Ivory Coast have been pitted against Cameroon in Group D after the draw for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, while Algeria and Ghana have been paired with each other in Group C. Cameroon hit form to thrash Ivory Coast 4-1 during qualifiers in September, a result that the likes of Yaya Toure and Wilfried Bony will look to avenge when they meet in Equatorial Guinea. Group C is the most eye-catching of the competition, as South Africa and Senegal will also compete to make the knock-out stages. Algeria impressed during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, reaching the last 16, while Senegal's attack will be spearheaded by Newcastle's Papiss Cisse. Yaya Toure (left) will hope Ivory Coast avenge a 4-1 qualifying defeat to Cameroon . Islam Slimani pictured in action for Algeria during their impressive campaign at the 2014 World Cup . Wilfried Bony (centre) will look to take his superb form for Swansea into the Africa Cup of Nations in 2015 . Group B comprises Zambia, Cape Verde, Tunisia and DR Congo. Elsewhere, Equatorial Guinea are in Group A alongside Congo, Burkina Faso and Gabon, where all eyes will be on Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Equatorial Guinea are hosts after Morocco withdrew from holding the competition in November. The tournament will take place from January 17th - February 8th. | Ivory Coast will play Cameroon, Guinea and Mali in Group D .
Ghana, Algeria and Senegal drawn together in Group C .
Equatorial Guinea are now the hosts after Morocco withdrew . | [
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By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 16:27 EST, 4 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 17:49 EST, 4 October 2013 . 'Killer': Michael Chadd Boysen admitted to strangling his grandparents, Norma and Robert Taylor . A mentally unstable man has pleaded guilty to strangling his grandparents after they welcomed him home from prison with a party. Michael Chadd Boysen, 27, was arrested following a manhunt in March for allegedly killing Norma and Robert Taylor at their home in Renton, Washington. Boysen, who has suffered from a range of mental illnesses and has tried to kill himself 12 times since his arrest, on Friday pleaded guilty to aggravated first-degree murder. His plea has been modified so while he has not actually admitted he is guilty, he has agreed he would be convicted if the case were to go to a jury, the Seattle Post Intelligencer reported. He now faces a mandatory sentence of . life without parole at his sentencing later this year. The County . prosecutor opted not to seek the death penalty for the alleged murderer. Boysen . killed his grandfather, 82, and grandmother, 80, just hours after they . threw him a party celebrating his release from state prison on March 8. He had served nine months for a burglary conviction and authorities said . there was nothing particularly alarming about his record . Scene: Their strangled bodies were found in their bedroom the next day and police launched a manhunt . But . family members revealed after the killings that Boysen had made threats . against members of his family and law enforcement officers while he was . behind bars. The Taylors' strangled bodies were found in their bedroom closet the next day by their daughter. Investigators . soon determined that Boysen had killed the couple and then fled in . their car, taking cash and a credit card from their home. He also . allegedly took jewelery he then sold at a pawn shop. As police launched a manhunt, staff at a motel in Lincoln City, Oregon recognized Boysen from a news report and alerted police that he had checked in. Officers swarmed the scene. During the siege, police pointed rifles at the motel, fired blasts from a water cannon and used a bullhorn to try to persuade Boysen to give up. Caught: He was found in a motel and taken into custody after a stand-off with police. He now faces life in prison without the possibility of parole and officials say he has repeatedly tried to kill himself . Officers eventually stormed his room, finding him inside with self-inflicted wounds. He was taken into custody, where he has been deemed mentally ill. No motive has been given for the killings. He . has harmed himself 12 times since his arrest and now spends much of his . time strapped to a bed or a backboard, the Seattle PI reported. According to King County Jail staff, he has harmed himself with a variety of items including an orange seed and has pulled out his stitches. | Michael Chadd Boysen killed Norma and Robert Taylor in March after he finished a nine-month stint in prison for a burglary .
He was found in a motel with self-inflicted wounds after a manhunt .
He has tried to harm himself or commit suicide 12 times since his March arrest and spends much of his time in prison strapped to a board .
He pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and faces life without parole . | [
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A killer whale born to much hope in early September apparently died while its pod was in the open ocean off Washington or British Columbia, the Center for Whale Research said. The baby was the first known calf born since 2012 to a population of endangered orcas that frequent Puget Sound in Washington state. It has not been seen since its pod returned in recent days to the inland waters of western Washington, said the center's Ken Balcomb. A baby orca swims between two adults in the waters of Puget Sound near Seattle, Washington. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research believes that the baby orca apparently died while its pod was in the open ocean . 'The baby is gone,' he said Tuesday. The pod was offshore for a week to 10 days, and the orca designated L-120 might have been lost in a storm in the middle of last week, Balcomb said. The baby was a member of 'L pod,' one of three closely tracked families within the dwindling Puget Sound population. Researchers observed the pod, but not the baby, on Friday in Puget Sound, on Saturday in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca, and on Monday in Haro Strait, between San Juan Island and Victoria, British Columbia. 'The mother is there, aunt's there, big brother,' Balcomb said. 'The baby didn't make it.' That leaves 78 killer whales in the Puget Sound population. Dwindling: There are just 78 killer whales in Puget Sound and it appears their numbers are declining . The newborn was spotted in the first week of September off San Juan Island. Two other whales are presumed dead after disappearing earlier this year, so the birth was hailed. 'We were being guardedly optimistic that a turning point had been reached, but that is not the case,' Balcomb said. The unique population numbered more than 140 animals decades ago but declined to a low of 71 in the 1970s, when dozens were captured for marine parks and aquariums. The orcas were listed as endangered in 2005. The striking black and white whales have come to symbolize the Pacific Northwest. Individual whales are identified by slight variations in the shape of their dorsal fins and distinctive whitish-gray patch of pigment behind the dorsal fin, called a saddle patch. The Puget Sound killer whales primarily eat fish, rather than other marine mammals. Offspring tend to stay with their mothers for life. | The Center for Whale Research has confirmed that baby L120, only about seven weeks old was not with his or her mother .
The offspring of a 23-year-old from the Southern Resident pods was the first recorded since August 2012 . | [
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Allegations of maggots, excessive bacteria and illegal additives have plagued China's biggest meat products company, Shuanghui International, since at least 2011, according to a series of reports by China's state-run media. On Wednesday, the Hong Kong-headquartered Shuanghui announced its intent to buy U.S.-based Smithfield Foods, the world's largest processor of pork, for nearly $5 billion. In June 2012, a woman in Beijing allegedly found several dead maggots inside a package of Shuanghui sausages bought at a supermarket. Her daughters, who ate the sausages before the discovery, reportedly suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Global Times, an English-language newspaper under the Chinese-language People's Daily. In May 2012, industrial authorities in China's southern coastal city of Guangzhou reported Shuanghui's cumin-flavored sausages contained "excessive" bacteria, which could cause diarrhea, reported the Shanghai Daily. And in March 2011, China Central Television reported a Shuanghui International subsidiary bought pigs that had been fed with meal containing clenbuterol. The illegal additive keeps the animals lean but can kill people if eaten. Shuanghai's chairman later apologized to consumers and announced nearly $2 billion in losses two weeks after the revelations. CNN contacted Shuanghui International for comment on its food safety record. The company directed all questions to its public relations firm which refused to provide any comment, besides a press release. "All consumers in the United States can continue to enjoy the high quality of safe pork products from Smithfield," said Shuanghui in its statement. Still, the Chinese firm's attempts to assure continued quality failed to calm all criticism. "We know that Chinese food products have been a threat to public health and that Shuanghui was found to have produced and sold tainted pork," said U.S. Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, who held a key role in drafting the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, in a written statement on her professional website. "This merger (between Shuanghui and Smithfield) may only make it more difficult to protect the food supply. I have deep doubts about whether this merger best serves American consumers and urge federal regulators to put their concerns first." Major food scandals in China over the past several years have raised concerns both domestically and abroad. In 2008, more than 13,000 children fell ill after drinking melamine-tainted milk. In 2011, Chinese government scientists revealed that 12 million tons of rice had been tainted with toxic metals. In the intervening years, other food safety issues have included fake beef made from fox and rat as well as exploding watermelons injected with growth hormones. "Indeed, there are many food scandals that took place in China, but I wouldn't make a judgment of the Chinese pork market based on past individual cases," said Chinese food expert and Renmin University Professor Zheng Fengtian. "If (Shuanghui) kept having problems, its business wouldn't have lasted this long." He added the proposed merger is a win-win situation despite China's food scares and that the United States should avoid actions that slow down the acquisition. In a statement, Shuanghui International promised to maintain the same operation, management and brand of Smithfield after completion of the deal. The company said it will also continue cooperation with the same American producers, food suppliers and farmers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture also confirmed to CNN that the "FSIS (Food Safety and Inspection Service) will continue to regulate Smithfield products regardless of a change in ownership." China is the world's largest producer and consumer of pork products -- titles it will likely retain if Shuanghui 's acquisition of Smithfield succeeds and if the world's most populous nation continues its love of pork. Between 2002 and 2012, following growing wealth in the country, China's per capita pork consumption jumped by nearly a quarter to 86 pounds of pig products last year. American demand fell 12% over the same time. | China's biggest meat brand, Shuanghui, has tainted food history since 2011 .
Poison, maggots, bacteria allegedly in company products, say Chinese state-run media .
Shuanghui bid to acquire U.S.-based Smithfield Foods, world's largest pork processor .
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Arthur Sinodinos, who has been the subject of investigations by corruption watchdog ICAC, resigned as Assistant Treasurer on Friday, fuelling rumours the Prime Minister is about to reshuffle his Cabinet. Mr Abbott has publicly stated that changes were on the cards and there are reports that the front-bench overhaul could take place as early as this weekend. The PM's recent concession that 'there are one or two barnacles still on the ship but by Christmas they will have been dealt with' does not bode well for under fire Defence Minister David Johnston. Last month he gained notoriety for his statement about Australian Submarine Corporation in parliament of 'you wonder why I wouldn't trust them to build a canoe?'. The ICAC findings on Senator Arthur Sinodinos, due early next year, was seen as pivotal to the major reshuffle of the Federal Cabinet, however, the Senate officially resigned as Assistant Treasurer on Friday . Tony Abbott's flagging popularity, which sees him trailing Opposition Leader Bill Shorten by eight points as preferred PM and the Coalition's dip in voter support has a major Cabinet reshuffle on the cards . There are suggestions Tony Abbott could dump David Johnston from the defence portfolio as early as this weekend but any moves against the embattled Defence Minister could ignite tensions with Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, a known supporter of the Senator . Pivotal to the shake-up by Tony Abbott will be two roles; the troubled portfolio of defence under the watch of Senator Johnston and the Assistant Treasurer position now relinquished by Senator Sinodinos. A minor reshuffle of the ranks could be put in place before the new working week while a major overhaul of the senior ministry is more likely by the end of January. Asked recently whether it was time to reshape the Coalition front-bench, Mr Abbott said 'at some stage between now and the next election, quite probably, but this is a good front-bench'. Three weeks ago he conceded it had been a tough year at the top and famously stated 'there are one or two barnacles still on the ship but by Christmas they will have been dealt with'. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a source believes 'the threshold question is Arthur (Sinodinos). The PM doesn't want Arthur to be in the mix but he is'. Mr Abbott was waiting on the outcome of the ICAC inquiry into Senator Sinodinos, which was due in January but could now be delayed. It's believed he will escape any official sanctions over the inquiry into his involvement with Australian Water Holdings. The need, in the eyes of some senior MPs, to get Senator Sinodinos back in the fold as soon as possible was given more currency due to the pressure which has steadily built on Treasurer Joe Hockey over his stalled Budget measures. Senator David Johnston (seated) has been under intense pressure since claiming parliament that he would trust the ASC to 'build canoes' and revelations of lavish wining and dining . But Senator Sinodinos will not return to that prominent position, after announcing his resignation effective Friday. The newspaper also claims that Mr Abbott favours a tweak of the front-bench ahead of bigger changes nearing the end of next year, leading into the 2016 poll. Still, any moves against the Defence Minister could ignite tensions between the PM and the Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, a known supporter of Senator Johnston. The success of Ms Bishop, however, has led to internal calls for more women to ascend to the Coalition front-bench with Higgins MP, Kelly O'Dwyer, seen as a likely candidate for promotion. With the opinion polls showing the Prime Minister and Coalition losing popularity fast, a reshuffle is seen as pivotal by senior Coalition members. Mr Abbott now trails Opposition Leader Bill Shorten by 8 points as preferred prime minister, 47 to 39 and Labor holds a four point lead on two-party preferred basis, 52 per cent to 48. | Assistant Treasurer Arthur Sinodinos resigns on Friday fuelling rumours of a weekend Cabinet reshuffle by the PM .
David Johnston is likely to be the first casualty after his 'canoes' jibe and revelations of lavish wining and dining .
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By . Tom Kelly . PUBLISHED: . 12:40 EST, 14 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 19:33 EST, 14 March 2013 . Intrusive: Judge Anthony Thornton condemned Haringey council for its heavy-handed approach to the abuse case . A mother told of her nightmare yesterday after being secretly . investigated for child abuse by social workers who received a single, . anonymous letter. The woman was left ‘terrified’ that her six-year-old daughter would be . removed in the probe by Haringey Council – the authority at the centre . of the Baby P scandal. After winning a ‘landmark’ case yesterday, she also spoke of her anger . that the local authority had sought to avoid being named in the affair . to prevent further public embarrassment. Officials had obtained three . mobile numbers and a landline phone number for the family after . contacting the girl’s school without her parents’ knowledge. The mother – who works as a social . worker – said she was ‘horrified’ when a student social worker later . contacted the couple to belatedly reveal they were investigating . allegations of mistreatment. Yesterday a High Court judge condemned . Haringey for its ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to the unsigned letter, which was . riddled with spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. This included approaching the child’s GP . and her school to ask for any signs of ‘emotional and physical abuse’ of . the child before they had spoken to her parents. Pay out: The parents of a young girl have won High Court damages over an 'unlawful' decision by social services to investigate whether their child was being ill-treated or was at risk of suffering significant harm . Judge Anthony Thornton said the child was never at risk of harm from her middle class parents, who had never been in trouble with police or had previous contact with social services. He quashed the ‘unlawful’ decision to start the investigation and ordered the council to pay £2,000 compensation to the couple and legal costs expected to run to tens of thousands of pounds. After the hearing, the girl’s mother urged the Government to step in to . sort out Haringey’s beleaguered child protection department. She . expressed fears that while the council squandered taxpayers’ cash . investigating spurious complaints it risked overlooking genuine cases. She said: ‘This has been a dreadful ordeal that has taken a huge . emotional and financial strain on my family. Although I knew it was . groundless, I was terrified they would take my child away. ‘We were accused of smacking our child. As it happens, we don’t smack, . but if the council starts investigating all parents who occasionally . smack their child to discipline them, they would end up looking at 90 . per cent of families in the borough.’ The woman and her partner are both experienced social workers and so knew the council’s reaction was excessive. Decision: A judge ruled there was no basis on which the London Borough of Haringey's social workers should have started the inquiry. Haringey council building is pictured . Tragic: Haringey council has faced devastating criticism in the past over the Baby P, pictured, and Victoria Climbie cases . Gone: The former director of children's services at London's Haringey council Sharon Shoesmith is pictured . They brought a legal challenge to the council’s decision to investigate them under Section 47 of the 1989 Children Act, which the judge described as an ‘intrusive’ assessment of a child and her parents to determine if she was being harmed. The mother said: ‘Because we know the system we had the courage to stand up to the council and take it this far, but I pity the many other parents who aren’t able to do this and have to suffer in silence. This is the first time that a section 47 investigation has been successfully challenged and overturned.’ The council launched the investigation after its ‘social services child abuse department’ received the unsigned letter dated March 2011 from someone claiming to be a neighbour of the family saying he was worried about the child. The judge ruled that approaching the GP and school without seeking the parent’s permission was ‘erroneous’. He said: ‘These were serious departures from permissible practice and these actions were unlawful.’ The child was not at risk of significant harm and it... was highly likely the anonymous referral was malicious.’ A Haringey Council spokesman said: ‘Our handling of this case fell below the standards that we would expect, and we apologise to the family concerned.’ | Judge said Haringey Council's social workers should not have investigated .
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By . Helen Lawson . PUBLISHED: . 03:58 EST, 10 June 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 12:24 EST, 10 June 2013 . It stood tall over the city's skyline for 27 years. But it took only seconds for the two towers of the Haitian Hotel to be reduced to rubble. The five star hotel, one of the oldest in its province, was considered elderly by modern standards and was ordered to make way for a younger model. It was demolished this morning before rush hour in a controlled explosion so it would not damage neighbouring buildings in Qingdao in China's eastern Shandong province. Scroll down for video . The five star Haitian Hotel in Qingdao was demolished at 5am today before the rush of the morning commute . The hotel's two towers collapsed on themselves following the detonation of explosives . At 27 years old, the Haitian was considered to be elderly by modern building standards so has been blown up to make way for new developments . For more videos, please go to Youku.com and Ku6.com . Residents were kept well away from the demolition by a 200m exclusion zone around the former hotel as a safety precaution. The detonation of the explosives was planned to beat the rush hour traffic, happening between 5am and 6am today. A five foot-wide trench dug six feet deep reduced the impact of shockwaves from the blast, according to Best News. Explosives were carefully positioned around the building made sure the towers collapsed on themselves, keeping things as neat as possible. The hotel had more than 600 rooms overlooking the sea before its closure and had last been renovated in 2003, according to eLong.com. Guests could play tennis on the . hotel's own courts or swim in its pool before enjoying massages and spa . facilities. They could choose from Chinese, Korean, Japanese or Western . cuisine, the site said. The towers stood 26 and 14 storeys high respectively over Qingdao in Shandong province, eastern China . The demolition of the hotel buildings has left a gap in the Qingdao skyline but they will soon be replaced by new developments . When it's not possible to knock a tall building over into an empty space, explosives experts have to plot devices at specific points around the building to make sure it collapses into its own footprint. The blasts on the building's support structure make levels crash down on top of each other. Planting explosives at some of the higher levels helps the building to break into smaller pieces on its way down. This leaves a pile of rubble, which is easier to clear away. Often, the workers will ensure the internal support columns are destroyed first, so the outside walls fall into the centre and minimise damage to surrounding buildings. To prepare for the blast, walls that don't bear a load are usually removed. Sometimes workers may try to make support walls weaker by hitting them with sledgehammers. Dynamite stuffed into holes takes care of concrete, while steel structures need an explosive called RDX, which explodes at up to 27,000ft per second, according to How Stuff Works. Once a safety cordon is in place, it's time to detonate, where all that preparation results in blasters needing only seconds to bring the building down. A team of explosive experts planned the blast so that other buildings in the area would not be affected . Dirt and dust from the explosion clouded over the site, where traffic measures kept people away for safety . | The five star Haitian Hotel in Qingdao, eastern China, was reduced to rubble in seconds this morning .
Hotel's two towers, at 26 and ten storeys, were built in the 1980s, making it one of the oldest in Shandong province . | [
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The recent deluge of Facebook changes -- both those that have already happened and those that are on the way -- have people talking. OK ... that's an understatement. They have people shouting (with either glee or fury). And fuming. And, sometimes, freaking out. When a site has roughly 800 million users, and each of those users has a quick and easy way to share their thoughts with others, interest is high and info starts flying fast in the face of what looks like a pretty radical overhaul. Inevitably, that leads to things getting a bit confused sometimes. So, here's a look at some of the rumors that we've seen flying around about Facebook's big changes, along with our best effort to sort them out. 1. Facebook is going to start charging you . Do we actually have to address this one? Apparently, yes. Every once in a while, this rumor starts cropping up in status updates -- often in all caps. Some people can't seem to get their brains around the fact that a useful service like Facebook is going to remain free. So people begin copying and pasting messages announcing the date the site is going to a pay model. A quick glimpse and you'll find multiple "We Won't Pay For Facebook" groups. On Facebook. So, of course, when all the new changes rolled out, the planets were aligned perfectly for the rumor to spring back up. This time, it apparently got so prevalent that Facebook addressed it. "A rumor on the Internet caught our attention. We have no plans to charge for Facebook. It's free and always will be," the site posted on its own Facebook page. Here's the deal: Facebook will never really have a reason to start charging you for using it. To oversimplify the situation, you aren't Facebook's customer. You're its product. The site's business model is based on advertising and it wants as many users as possible to dangle in front of the click-hungry advertisers. Charging for Facebook would inevitably decrease the number of users. And that would decrease advertising revenue. It's not going to happen. Verdict: False. Very false. 2. Friends will see the websites I visit, even when I'm not on Facebook . This one is partially true, with one big "if." With what Zuckerberg called "frictionless sharing," Facebook users can have the stories they're reading on certain other websites pushed straight to their News Feed for friends to share. But this will only happen on sites with the Facebook "like" button -- and only when the user has given the site permission to share the info. That addresses one big privacy complaint Facebook has been hit with in the past, when new features started automatically, requiring users to opt out instead of opting in. But there's always the possibility for confusion. Some people might not realize that they're authorizing the feature or may simply forget they've enabled it. In that case, best not to make a habit of reading a bunch of articles about how to find a new job if you're FB friends with your boss. Verdict: Partially True (If you enable it) 3. The Timeline is going to show all my photos and info (whether I want it to or not) One of the biggest changes Facebook is making is switching users' profile pages into what's being called a Timeline. It will, in effect, make your profile look more like a blog, with a chronological stream of photos and posts from the entire time you've been on Facebook and even before. People viewing your profile will be able to scroll through, year by year, and see what you were up to far more easily than they can now. Reports of that have led some users to freak out, or even say they planned to delete all their photos before the feature rolls out. Here's the deal: The Timeline will definitely make it easier for your friends to see your photos and posts, particularly older ones. A single click could take them from your recent and respectable photos from office parties and play dates to those infamous college keggers from days of yore (you know ... if you're young enough to have been on Facebook in college). But you'll be able to curate your own timeline. You can remove photos or posts you don't want on it and resize images to emphasize (or de-emphasize) chapters of your life. At the end of the day, there will be nothing there that's not already available to prying eyes -- but the eyes just won't have to pry as hard. Verdict: Mostly False . 4. Facebook monitors my activity when I'm not logged in . This one isn't directly linked to the changes, but has cropped up as they're about to roll out. And, in truth, as more off-site sharing is introduced, it could become more prevalent. Earlier this week, an Australian blogger posted data that he said shows information being sent to Facebook by users even when they're not logged into the site. Facebook acknowledges that it uses "cookies" when you visit the site that then transmit data from other sites that are connected to it. Facebook engineering director Arturo Bejar told the Wall Street Journal that the system is used to prevent phishing attacks and spam and to make it easier for users to log in on the sites they've connected to the social network. Facebook deletes the data immediately, he said, and it's never used to target advertising or the like. "The onus is on us is to take all the data and scrub it," Bejar told the Journal. "What really matters is what we say as a company and back it up." Verdict: True (But in a limited way) 5. I can't use Spotify unless it's linked to Facebook . This one depends: Are you already on Spotify? If so, you're in the clear. If not, or if you already signed up through your Facebook account, the two services are pretty much married, 'til digital death do they part. To Spotify, the emerging music-streaming service, and Facebook, it's a seamless and convenient way to listen to music and share songs with your friends. To people who might want to listen privately, or those elusive few who don't have Facebook accounts, it's a hassle. Users will still be able to use their Spotify settings to control what information gets sent to Facebook, though. So don't worry -- if you're secretly listening to lots of Bieber and Gaga on Spotify, you can still do it on the down-low. Verdict: True (If you didn't already sign up) | Massive changes to Facebook are spawning lots of rumors -- some more true than others .
No, Facebook is not going to start charging you to use it. Probably never will .
"Frictionless sharing" will send info about articles you're reading to Facebook if you allow it .
Popular music service Spotify is now Facebook-only . | [
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A woman was sexually assaulted by a group of teenagers wearing Scream-type masks (pictured) on Friday night in Denton, Greater Manchester . A woman has been sexually assaulted by a group of teenagers, who were wearing Scream masks, on the evening of Halloween. The 22-year-old victim was approached by four youths, who were all wearing the mask, before she was dragged to the ground and sexually assaulted in Denton, Greater Manchester on Friday night. The woman managed to fight them off and raised the alarm. One of the teenagers was described as 'chubby' and in his early teens while another was tall and wearing white trainers. The attackers were all wearing dark clothing. The 'Ghostface' type masks were made famous by cult horror film Scream. Greater Manchester Police said the woman was walking along Sunningdale Road in the Haughton Green area of Denton when she was attacked. Superintendent Neil Evans said: 'This young woman has suffered a traumatic ordeal at the hands of four individuals who were dressed in Halloween-type masks. 'She was pushed to the floor and sexually assaulted, leaving her in a state of total shock, and clearly she is extremely distressed. 'Anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault will know just how frightening it must have been for this victim, and given the offenders were wearing masks designed to be scary means it must have been a truly harrowing and scary few minutes for this woman.' He added: 'The purpose of this appeal is not to unduly alarm the community but it is important we let people know what has happened so they can both be vigilant and help us track down these cowardly offenders. 'If you know of anyone who might be involved, then please call us. 'If you are a parent and you know your child went out with friends dressed in these type of masks and you have suspicions then, please, do the right thing and call us. 'This woman has suffered a terrible ordeal and we need, for her sake and the wider community, to catch the culprits. 'We are conducting a number of inquiries in the local community and I want to assure people we will do everything we can to find those responsible.' Greater Manchester Police (headquarters pictured) are investigating following the sexual assault on Friday . A Greater Manchester Police spokesman said no arrests have been made and there have been no significant updates so far. Police are appealing for anyone who has information about the assault to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A few hours later, one man was injured and his wife and child left in shock after they were attacked by a man wearing a Scream-mask and two accomplices on Halloween night. The young family was walking home from a party in Abingdon, Oxon, at 1am on Saturday morning when the trio struck. The masked man and his accomplices all punched the 30-year-old repeatedly after barging his shoulder as he walked behind his wife and child. A spokesman for Thames Valley Police said: 'Three men approached the victim, one of them pushed him to the shoulder and punched him to the side of the head. 'The other two offenders also punched the victim before running away towards the town centre. 'The victim sustained bruising and swelling to his right eye and his face but did not require hospital treatment,' said the spokesman. 'The first offender was white and under 6ft tall. He was wearing a Scream mask, a black top and blue jeans and a grey hooded top with the hood up. 'The second man was white, aged in his early 20s, under 6ft tall and was wearing a black cap, a dark top and dark hair. He had fake blood on his face. 'The third offender was white, under 6ft tall and was wearing dark clothing,' added the spokesman. Police have not named the victim but appealed for help from the public to catch the trio as quickly as possible. | Victim was sexually assaulted by four youths wearing the masks in Denton .
Brave woman managed to fight them off and raise the alarm on Friday night .
Police described her ordeal at hands of the youths as 'harrowing and scary'
Appeal for information has been launched to identify her attackers . | [
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If this video is anything to go by Wanye Rooney is more than ready for the World Cup this summer, no matter what Paul Scholes says. The former Manchester United and England midfielder says Rooney's form hasn't been good enough in the Premier League this season. And while captain Steven Gerrard has stuck up for the striker, he more than did his talking on the training pitch here. Technique: Wayne Rooney shapes up to curl a ball towards goal during England's training session . No chance: And the ball flies into the back of the net at St George's Park . Rooney curls a number of efforts from the edge of the box into the top corner, past a despairing Fraser Forster at St George's Park. It wasn't all bad news for the Celtic stopper, who is shown making fine saves from Steven Gerrard and Leighton Baines. Scholes had questioned whether Roy Hodgson had the nerve to drop Rooney, but Gerrard said: ‘Paul Scholes is wrong. He’s been Manchester United’s best player at home and in Europe. He’s been in terrific form. What I’ve seen from his performances in the United team, he’s been really positive. ‘He’s in a better frame of mind going into this tournament than he’s had going into previous tournaments when he’s had injuries.’ Keep up the top work, Wayne. Wrong: Steven Gerrard doesn't agree with Paul Scholes' claims that Rooney should be axed at the World Cup . Doubts: Scholes questioned whether Roy Hodgson has the nerve to drop Rooney (pictured) Former star: Scholes played 67 times for England between 1997 and 2004, scoring 14 goals including this one against Croatia at Euro 2004 . | Manchester United legend Paul Scholes criticised Wayne Rooney's form .
England captain Steven Gerrard responded in support for the striker .
Rooney looked more than ready for 2014 World Cup in England training, after scoring a number of screamers . | [
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Derby County have expressed an interest in Aston Villa misfit Darren Bent, with Steve McClaren hoping to take him on loan until the end of the season and end his Villans career for good. The 30-year-old striker has been on loan at Championship strugglers Brighton & Hove Albion where he scored two goals in five games. He missed their victory over Fulham on Monday night after being ruled out with a groin strain and the expiry of his loan means he is now back with Villa. Darren Bent is a loan target for Derby County after returning to Aston Villa from Brighton & Hove Albion . The striker scored twice in five appearances for Brighton before leaving the field with an injury . Bent moved to Villa Park in January 2011 for a club-record fee of £18million but has fallen out of favour . Bent is paid £65,000 a week by Villa but Derby would only contribute a fraction of that. Brighton paid around £20,000 of his wages but the Rams would look to reduce that even further. The striker cost Villa £18million when he signed in January 2011 for a club-record fee. Derby want a goalscorer to bolster their promotion push and Bent appears to fit the bill. They have failed in offers for Ross McCormack at Fulham and have asked about PEC Zwolle striker Tomas Necid, who is on loan from CSKA Moscow. They may face late competition from Crystal Palace but Bent is keen on joining up with former England manager McClaren in a bid to revive his career. Derby have already failed in an offer to bring Fulham striker Ross McCormack to the club . They are also interested in Czech Republic striker Tomas Necid . | Darren Bent is wanted by Derby County on loan for remainder of season .
Striker has just six months left on his contract at Villa Park .
He has scored twice in five games on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion .
Derby would only be willing to pay a fraction of his wages, however .
Crystal Palace are also in the hunt for former Tottenham Hotspur ace . | [
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By . Jade Watkins . He only just landed back in Sydney after a trip to Dubai, and radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands is already in hot water. The 43-year-old was stopped for speeding by police on his way back from the airport to his St. Ives mansion on Monday morning. The Kiis 1065 host admitted to his listeners on his breakfast show that he broke the law, telling them he was going 20kms over the 60km speed limit, according to the Daily Telegraph. In hot water: Kyle Sandilands was stopped by police for speeding on Monday morning. The shock jock was travelling 20kms over the 60km limit the same day he had arrived in Sydney after a week in Dubai . Not his fault: The Kyle And Jackie O Show host joked that the speed limit 'was too slow in Australia' in comparison to in Dubai . He added: 'I was flying, I thought I was still in Dubai.' Kyle explained he was pulled over at around 11.30 in the morning while travelling in his black 4WD with girlfriend Imogen Anthony and several male friends to his northern suburbs abode. He may now be slapped with a $435 fine and could have four demerit points stripped from his license. Traveling light? Kyle and his 23-year-old girlfriend Imogen Anthony exited the terminal with a large amount of luggage after their week-long stint in Dubai . Wide load: Kyle pushed an airport trolley piled high with huge suitcases as he left the terminal . Covered-up: Model Imogen was swathed in an all-black ensemble, including a cap on top of a large scarf wrapped around her head and chest . Kyle, who owns a fleet of some of the world's most expensive cars, including a Rolls Royce thought to be worth close to $1m, was fined for not having his driver's licence with him after being pulled over in Sydney's Kings Cross in his black Lamborghini back in 2012. He was also caught speeding back in 2007, and at the time was slapped with a $500 fine and lost four demerit points leading to a reported three month driving ban. According the Daily Telegraph, on this occasion he was going more than 35km/h over the speed limit. The radio host reportedly did not contest the ticket and said that he would 'cop it sweet'. Just moments before the incident on Monday, the broadcast star was leaving Sydney International Airport with Imogen and friends. With his girlfriend by his side, he was spotted wheeling the couple's luggage through the terminals. Pop of colour: Imogen paired her plain black clothing with bright orange wedge Adidas heels and a matching Hermes handbag . All smiles: The blonde looked cheerful despite the long-haul flight . Helping hand: A scarf-wearing Kyle gets some help loading the huge cases into the boot of the car . The pair appeared to be well rested despite their near 14-hour flight after no doubt flying Business or First Class. Makeup free Imogen was dressed all in black except her bright orange Adidas trainers. She was seen carrying a matching orange Hermes handbag along with a shopping bag from lingerie store Victoria's Secret. Meanwhile, Kyle was also dressed in black and accessorised with a grey and white checked scarf and a baseball cap. Kyle had been in the United Arab Emirates city with Imogen and his breakfast radio co-host Jackie O, where the duo broadcast their popular program from for one week. All aboard: Friends helped the couple load their suitcases into the back of Kyle's black four-wheel drive . Italian stallion: The stoutly radio personality is known for his love of fast cars, including his cherry red Ferrari . | Shock jock pulled over by police on Monday for speeding .
Reported that the Kyle And Jackie O Show host was doing 20kms over the 60km limit .
Could face a possible $435 fine and lose up to four points from his licence .
Kyle just returned from a week-long trip to Dubai with girlfriend Imogen . | [
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New Yorkers are not particularly known for their hospitality, but Mayor Bill De Blasio thinks some have crossed a line in their treatment of the brave Bellevue Hospital staffers who have been caring for the city's first Ebola patient. The mayor held an afternoon press conference on Sunday to discuss the mistreatment of Bellevue health care workers who he says have been denied service at restaurants, and had their children treated differently, just because they work at the same hospital where Dr Craig Spencer is currently being treated for the deadly disease in an isolation ward. Dr Spencer, 33, was admitted to the hospital on Thursday - just six days after returning from Guinea where he was working with Doctors without Borders to aid in the largest outbreak of the virus in history. Scroll down for video . 'Unacceptable': New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio held a press conference on Sunday to address reports that Bellevue health care workers were being mistreated for working at the hospital where the city's first Ebola patient is being cared for . Now in New York: Bellevue Hospital received its first Ebola patient on Thursday, after Dr Craig Spencer reported to the health care center just six days after returning from Ebola-stricken Guinea. Brave volunteer: Dr Spencer returned to New York from Guinea on October 17, and admitted himself to the hospital six days later after noticing symptoms of the deadly virus . Mayor De Blasio and his wife Chiraline McCray visited the isolation ward at Bellevue where Dr Spencer is being treated and said the volunteering health care workers they encountered there were 'calm, cool, collected and purposeful'. However, he was shocked to hear reports about how some of these doctors and nurses were being denied food and treated differently when strangers learned they worked at the hospital. Mayor De Blasio called these instances 'absolutely unacceptable', adding that 'there will be consequences for those individuals' found disrespecting nurses or other medical personnel. He did not specify what kind of punishment could be handed out. Mr De Blasio went on to describe the Bellevue workers treating Dr Craig Spencer as the 'the first responders in this crisis' and like 'the Marines of our health care system'. The mayor also addressed a nurse who was being monitored this weekend in New Jersey, under new rules in both New Jersey and New York requiring health care workers returning from West Africa to submit to a 21-day quarantine. Nurse Kaci Hickox talked to CNN about her 'inhumane' containment at the airport, saying she is confined in a tent with limited contact to the outside world, no flushable toilet, TV or reading material. Mayor de Blasio appeared to hit out at New Jersey officials, by calling the conditions of Ms Hickox's quarantine 'inappropriate'. 'The problem here is that this hero coming back from the front, having done the right thing, was treated with disrespect and was treated as if she had done something wrong when she hadn't,' Mayor de Blasio said. 'We owe her better than that.' However, the mayor added that he respects the right of other governments to make their own decisions in how to handle this outbreak. 'Inhumane': Mayor De Blasio also spoke about Nurse Kaci Hickox, who is currently under quarantine in New Jersey. The nurse spoke to CNN, calling her quarantine 'inhumane' for having no access to a flushable toilet, TV or reading material. Mr De Blasio said her treatment was 'inappropriate' | New York Mayor Bill De Blasio says there will be consequences for individuals found disrespecting these health care workers .
Dr Craig Spencer is currently being treated for Ebola in an isolation unit at Bellevue .
The mayor also called the quarantine of Doctors without Borders nurse Kaci Hickox in New Jersey 'inappropriate'
The nurse spoke out to CNN this weekend to describe the conditions of her 21-day isolation as 'inhumane' with no flushable toilet, TV or reading material . | [
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Editor's note: A nationally syndicated columnist, Roland S. Martin is the author of "Listening to the Spirit Within: 50 Perspectives on Faith" and "Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America." Visit his Web site for more information. Roland S. Martin says few have understood how much power is wielded by Obama adviser Valerie Jarrett. (CNN) -- Five days after the 2008 presidential election, Steve Kroft of "60 Minutes" did a profile on "Obama's brain trust," four political veterans that he reported were the president-elect's most important team members: David Plouffe, Robert Gibbs, David Axelrod and Anita Dunn. When the report aired, I immediately asked myself, "Where's Valerie?" -- as in Valerie Jarrett, clearly the most important adviser to the president. After calling around, I discovered that Jarrett didn't even know about the sit-down interview. As Arsenio Hall used to say on his show, "Things that make you go, 'Hmmm.' " But after reading the New York Times Magazine cover story on the 52-year-old Jarrett, a longtime Chicago, Illinois, business executive, it's safe to say that that mistake will never happen again. Washington is all about power and the approximation to power. Who is in and who is out is the favorite parlor game among the elites, and the wide assumption by many was that when it came to whom the president relied on the most for advice and counsel, it would have been chief of staff Rahm Emanuel, senior adviser Axelrod and press secretary Robert Gibbs. Yet I'll be willing to bet you a few bucks that after the Times piece hit the streets, Washington power players were picking up the phone and trying desperately to get on Jarrett's calendar. And for those who mistook her as nothing more than a Chicago hack benefiting from a great friendship, they are trying to figure out how to get in her good graces. In the course of 8,100 words, writer Robert Draper made it clear that by her long association with President Obama and his wife, Michelle, no one in the White House knows them better than Jarrett, and that their longtime confidant and mentor is unmistakably the one voice, other than his wife, that the president relies on. "Over time, I think our relationship evolved to the point where she's like a sibling to me. ... I trust her completely," he told Draper. Yet what was also interesting about Draper's article was the jealous nature of the men around the president. Now, I'm sure they will be quick to say that Draper focused on the negative aspect of their comments and not their effusive praise of Jarrett, but a read of the article makes it plain that there is friction there, which is nothing new in the White House. Axelrod came off as dismissive of Jarrett's contributions by asserting that she has best served on dealing with "family issues." In fact, there has been lingering resentment among some in the campaign going back to when Axelrod told a reporter with The Wall Street Journal that Jarrett was helpful to the campaign, namely with handling black media. I recall several officials inside and outside the campaign ticked off at the statement. Draper writes that Emanuel was none too happy when discovering that Jarrett discussed office space with Bush's chief of staff, Joshua Bolten, and actually confronted her. Emanuel called it a "misunderstanding," but again, in Washington, power is often seen based on office size and proximity to the president, and it must drive the chief of staff nuts to know that his voice isn't the last one the president relies on. Plouffe, who ran the president's campaign, clearly is shown as not caring for Jarrett, telling Draper "she wasn't terribly involved in strategic issues." That's pretty funny considering she was knee-deep in the direction of the campaign. But she wasn't at all greeted warmly by the officials at the top of the campaign. If anyone says the two got along well in the campaign, trust me, they are lying. I'm sure the three of these gents are now asking themselves, "What does the president think about the article?" The last thing they want to do is to have the boss sense their dismissal of his most trusted adviser. Frankly, it's smart for Obama -- or any politician -- to have someone as close as Jarrett by your side. All too often in life, and especially politics, influential people have a group of "yes men and women" who aren't willing to challenge them to make the best decisions. As the article illustrates -- and I know of other instances -- where the candidate wanted to go one way, those close to him, unwilling to risk the wrath of Obama, capitulated. But on those occasions, Jarrett saw things differently, and because of her total and complete understanding of the candidate, he agreed to follow her instruction. Finally, it's worth noting that Jarrett's gender and race is also important to this equation. Her presence means that it's no longer about "All the President's Men" being a group of smart white guys. She brings her experiences as a woman, an African-American woman, a businesswoman, to the table, and she doesn't see the world through the prism of a white male. Our ethnicity and gender play a role in how we make decisions, whether we want to admit it or not. And it's high time that we have greater diversity among the upper echelon of a president's advisers. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Roland S. Martin. | Roland S. Martin: Presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett has been underestimated .
Martin says other top aides have downplayed Jarrett's influence on President Obama .
He says Jarrett has shown an ability to sway Obama when others can't .
Martin: It's important to have diversity among top White House advisers . | [
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By . Deni Kirkova . A medley of meals dating as far back as the 18th century have been recreated down to the last detail after a series of ancient recipe books were unearthed. The hand-written manuscripts, discovered among the family and estate papers of the Nostell Priory in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, detail perfected instructions and illustrations on how to cook an array of historic dishes. Among the delights are a traditional Quaking pudding from the 1700s, which was rumoured to have 'cured the plague', cakes created from sheep's brain, and a recipe to 'alleviate a mad dog's bite'. Chef Lecturer Darren Sharpe from Wakefield College recreates early 20th century recipe, Chicken Honey Tang . Project Outreach Worker Nicola Kenmir looking at an 18th century cookbook (l) and Student Leoni Patton tastes an almond and ginger biscuit made from historic recipe (r) Leoni tries the historic almond and ginger biscuits - a less controversial taste for the modern palate . The ingredients of dozens of meals, some of which were forgotten hundreds of years ago, are being cooked up as part of an historic feast by catering students at Wakefield College. The recipes have been supplied to the students by the West Yorkshire Archive Service who have revealed the secret ingredients so that they can be served up at the award-winning Gaskell's Restaurant for the public to get a real taste of years gone by. Other dishes to be found on the menu are Mrs Woodman's Pea Soup - believed to have named after a former cook at the Nostell Priory - stewed rabbit and herb dumplings, and a sheep's head pie. Laurent Berges, from Wakefield College, said: 'This is a perfect example of a live project with a respected local employer and agency. Student Caitlin Savage recreates old recipes from a rationing recipe book from WWII . Project Outreach Worker Nicola Kenmir looking at WWII rationing recipes including delicacies from unrationed cuts like brain on toast or sheep's head pie at the Registry of Deeds . Caitlin recreates old recipes from the 14th century, the 18th century and a rationing recipe book from WWII . 'Our students and academic staff were . given access to the archives an came up with an exciting menu for the . customers of the College's award winning restaurant. 'It is very important students learn how to respond to a customer's brief, and develop outstanding professional skills in the process. Caitlin cooks and prepares an old recipe for a Chicken Honey Tang . 'Darren Sharpe, one of our talented . Chef Lecturers, has supported students throughout the project and will . be supervising the event at Gaskell's restaurant.' A . modernised version of the ancient recipe book can be purchased via the . Wakefield College website. For more information, visit . archives.wyjs.org.uk . Student Amy Hatton recreates Quaking Pudding as students recreate an old recipe for a Cherry Tart . Dishes will be served up at the award-winning Gaskell's Restaurant . | Papers found in Nostell Priory in Wakefield, West Yorks, detail instructions .
Include Quaking pudding from the 18th C, rumoured to have 'cured plague'
Meals are being cooked up for historic feast by Wakefield College students . | [
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By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 19:39 EST, 17 July 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 06:25 EST, 18 July 2013 . Stalwart: Former Sunday school teacher Josie Hampson denies racially harassing a group of travellers . A pensioner known for her community work will appear in court today charged with racially abusing travellers camping on green belt land. Former Sunday school teacher Josie Hampson, 77, says she will fight to clear her name after a ‘humiliating’ ordeal in which she was fingerprinted and had her DNA taken by police. The case comes after a long-running feud between the community and a family of travellers who want to live near Mrs Hampson’s home in Heath Charnock, near Chorley, Lancs. The former school governor, a . grandmother, is a local legend in her Lancashire hometown, where she has . run a toy shop for six decades and has been recognised for her services . to the area. But she says she is ‘shocked’ and . ‘sickened’ by the accusations and has vowed to fight charges at Preston . magistrates’ court of racially aggravated harassment and using . threatening words or behaviour. She said: ‘I am not a racist, I never have been a racist, and certainly never will be. ‘I am a Christian and the words I have been accused of saying would never have even entered my head.’ She added: ‘I am struggling to cope and I am feeling unwell with the worry. I just can’t imagine how it has come to this.’ The pensioner, who was given a . ‘Chorley Smile Award’ by her local council to recognise her services to . the town, was interviewed by police in April. She said: ‘I’ve had to . give a statement, had my fingerprints taken and my DNA. ‘I refused to have a solicitor . because I told them that I had done nothing wrong, but now I’ve had to . employ a criminal solicitor which is going to cost more than £1,000. Accusation: Patty Linfoot has spent four years camped next . to Mrs Hampson's land. Her family are suing after claiming to have been . called 'dirty gyppos' It’s not going to be easy, but I will have to pluck up the courage to stand trial as I am completely innocent.’ The Linfoot family have been locked in a four-year battle to remain on green belt land near Mrs Hampson’s home. Despite attempts to evict them, costing the taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds, they were this week given a two-year stay of execution while Chorley Council starts a full report into the needs of travellers in the area. Legal battle: The Linfoot family have been locked in a four-year battle to remain on green belt land near Mrs Hampson's home . They are expected to be allowed to use the site temporarily in the meantime. Michael Linfoot said he hopes the report is ‘thorough’, adding: ‘We’ll continue to look for sites in Chorley to move to.’ The row comes after players at nearby Hoghton Cricket Club formed a 24-hour barricade to force travellers off their pitch. Sorry we are unable to accept comments for legal reasons. | Josie Hampson says she will fight .
to clear her name after ‘humiliating’ ordeal in which she was .
fingerprinted and had her DNA taken by police .
Case comes after a long-running feud .
between the community and a family of travellers who want to live near her home . | [
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It is a stunning example of how beautiful space can be. European Space Agency bosses have revealed this amazing image of the so-called 'butterfly nebula. It shows the death throes of a star, when great clouds of superheated gas are expelled into space. NGC 6302, captured here in this image from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, is known as the Bug or Butterfly Nebula. Known perhaps more appropriately as the Bug or Butterfly Nebula, this complex nebula lies roughly 3800 light-years away from us within the Milky Way. It was formed when a star around five times the mass of our Sun became a red giant, ejected its outer layers, and became intensely hot. Its distinctive shape classifies it as a bipolar nebula, where fast-moving gas can escape more easily from the poles of the dying star than from around its equator. This creates a lobed structure reminiscent of an hourglass or, as in this case, a giant cosmic butterfly. The image shows planetary nebula NGC 6302, captured from the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope. 'Known perhaps more appropriately as the Bug or Butterfly Nebula, this complex nebula lies roughly 3800 light-years away from us within the Milky Way, the agency said. 'It was formed when a star around five times the mass of our Sun became a red giant, ejected its outer layers, and became intensely hot. 'Its distinctive shape classifies it as a bipolar nebula, where fast-moving gas can escape more easily from the poles of the dying star than from around its equator.' This creates a lobed structure reminiscent of an hourglass or, as in this case, a giant cosmic butterfly. While this image is beautiful in its own right, the mix of colours actually tells us a lot about physical conditions within the nebula. The red edges of the butterfly wings represent areas that emit light from the element nitrogen, due to the relatively low temperatures there. Conversely the white splashes closer to the nebula's centre pinpoint light emitted by the element sulphur, marking regions of higher temperature and colliding gases closer to the central star. This hot gas was expelled from the star and collided with slower-moving gas in its path, creating rippling shock waves through the nebula. Another example of interstellar art: This image of the center of the Milky Way, an area known an Namibia, was captured in 2011 . An example of such a shock wave can be seen in the well-defined white blob towards the top right of the image. Other colours identify emission from oxygen, helium and hydrogen gases. The observations making up this composite image were taken in optical and ultraviolet light on 27 July 2009, using Hubble's Wide Field Camera 3. | Butterfly Nebula lies 3800 light-years away from us within the Milky Way .
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Tyson Fury had predicted that the war which preceded his heavyweight encounter with Dereck Chisora would be ‘the fight of the night.’ He was right. The minor epic in which Billy Joe Saunders put a stop – probably temporary – to the rise of Chris Eubank Jnr was indeed the fight of the night at the ExCel in London’s Docklands. But what Fury did not expect was to be booed to victory. VIDEO Scroll down for Peter Fury: Tyson have to be at death's door to pull out of a fight . Tyson Fury dominated Dereck Chisora for 10 rounds before his opponent was pulled out by his corner . Fury celebrates with his British and European titles while Chisora is left with a busted-up face and a right eye which is almost shut . Fury lands an uppercut on his way to a decisive victory over Chisora to set himself up for a shot at Wladimir Klitschko next year . Chisora’s face was swollen as a pumpkin by the end of the 10th round and his eyes virtually closed. So the complaints were not against the doctors and his corner deciding to spare him from further punishment. What dismayed the 15,700 capacity crowd – and the referee for that matter – was the manner of what masqueraded as a final eliminator to challenge his eminence Wladimir Klitshcko for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world. After a snappy start to proceedings Fury opted to settle into a repetitive pattern rather than finish off Chisora with a burst of aggression. Round after round Chisora came plodding forward and the leaning tower of Manchester picked him off with alternating left and right jabs, plus the occasional clubbing combination. Fury kept doing enough to win the rounds but did not extend himself to apply the knock out which was there for the taking. Referee Marcus McDonnell put an absolute stop to the inaction in the eighth to warn them: ‘Either you fight or we go home.’ The crowd were heading for the exits soon after. Perhaps Fury’s reticence was rooted in the size of the prize at stake. He saw no need to risk a shock defeat which would have snatched the Klitschko bonanza from his grasp. It will not concern him yet that a performance like this would be unlikely to trouble Wlad the Impaler. But the public were not best pleased. When they put a halt to proceedings so predictable that Chisora clearly had no chance of winning, the arena gave a collective sigh of relief. Chisora came out fast but was stopped in his tracks by Fury’s first heavy right of the fight. Chisora was a much fitter proposition for this rematch than in their first encounter three years ago. But then the stakes were higher now. He was working hard to get inside the towering Fury’s long reach. This is as fit of body, sharp of mind and quick and accurate of punch as we have seen Fury. At times he was smiling in admiration of his handiwork. Chisora kept walking forward – into a variety of punches form the challenger for his European heavyweight title. Chisora stumbles forward as he struggled to get any purchase on his punches while Fury throws out his jab . From the first bell, Fury was on top and Chisora failed to land a decisive blow over the 10 rounds he was in the fight . Both men were told to come together and fight but it was Fury's long range and his jab which kept him in control . Fury was switching between left and right jabs and starting to land at will. When swayed out of range of a wild swing from Del Boy he turned to the crowd seeking applause for his remarkable athleticism for so huge a human being. Chisora was caught with four big punches in short order and began backing away in alarm at Fury’s power. The first decisive round was massively in favour of the Manchester traveller. There are still times when Fury likes to amuse himself by changing the script even when it is in his favour. So he spent the start of the fourth letting Chisora swarm over him in the ropes. Then he unleashed a barrage of lefts and rights which staggered the Londoner to win another round. Chisora’s face was beginning to swell but he took encouragement from connecting with one of his big right-hand swings. Fury then returned to picking him off. Chisora kept coming – albeit more sluggishly. Fury kept landing the jabs from either wing. The crowd began to get a little restless and sporadic booing broke out as Fury ticked off another round. Fury, in a southpaw stance in these pictures, shows his height and reach advantage which allowed him to dominate all night . Chisora has his eye checked after being forced to take some heavy punishment from Fury's jab over the 10 rounds . The fight is waved off after Chisora's trainer Don Charles told his man that he wanted him to go out on his feet . Fury called Chisora a baby but was himself admonished by McDonnell for flicking Del Boy with the back of his right hand instead of punching correctly. ‘That’s not boxing,’ said the official, By now more of the crowd were in agreement with that sentiment. Although this was child’s play for Fury so far. If Chisora’s ears were closing as rapidly as his eyes he would not have heard the cat-calls. But there was no mistaking the referee’s disapproval for the sporadic action. With Fury seemingly content now just to coast through the fight, McDonnell stopped the action completely and warned them both; ‘Either you fight or we go home.’ So on we went, Chisora peering through slits, Fury landing whenever the mood took him, albeit not often enough to entertain the 15,700 throng in the ExCel. Chisora’s belief was ebbing away and when he backed away Fury opened up a little. But not enough to close the show? At least not by himself. The end of the round brought a medical consultation to Chisora’s corner and they pulled their half blind man out. He had not won a round and clearly had no chance of winning. Fury is congratulated by his wife Paris after conserving his unbeaten record with victory over Chisora in their underwhelming rematch . Fury locks lips with Paris and has barely a scratch on his face after a one-sided showing in London in the early hours of Sunday morning . | Tyson Fury dominated Dereck Chisora from the first bell until he was pulled out after the 10th round .
Fury controlled his opponent with his jab and never allowed Chisora to trouble him on the inside .
Chisora's right eye was badly damaged and was almost shut when he was retired on his stool .
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By . Talal Musa . PUBLISHED: . 09:15 EST, 19 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 11:21 EST, 19 April 2013 . The worms are back and looking better than ever in Worms The Revolution Collection - and you can see the latest trailer here before anyone else. This latest worms outing contains the most recent release, Revolution, complete with three dlc packs, called Mars, Funfair and Medieval Tales. You also get Worms 2 Armageddon which comes with five expansion packs, including Battle, Puzzle, Forts, Time Attack and Retro. Gaming at its purist: Although many games these days focus on graphics, it's refreshing to see Worms put gameplay before anything else. That being said, art direction remains inspired . Worms Revolution is rendered in 3D and introduces dynamic water effects, exploding physics objects and four different class acts to choose from. Although a multiplayer game at heart, there are a host of single-player missions and puzzles, too. Worms 2 Armageddon has also had a makeover - boasting new visuals and some apocalyptic weapons. These include the Super Sheep, Napalm Strikes, Earthquakes and the Concrete Donkey. Worms The Revolution Collection is out on May 3. For more information visit: www.wormscollectiongames.com . NOW WATCH THE WORMS IN ACTION: . Follow us on Twitter: @DailyMailGames and on Facebook: Daily Mail Games. | Packed with content and dlc bonus material .
Tweaked graphics and new dynamic effects and physics .
New weapons include Super Sheep and Earthquakes . | [
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A whistleblower says her career was destroyed by NHS managers after warning about how vulnerable patients were coming to severe harm. Dr Hayley Dare, 42, a psychologist,even claims to have received a poison-pen letter from one of her bosses saying her children would suffer if she lost her job which also threatened: ‘You cannot win, you cannot beat us’. She said conditions were so appalling at the mental health unit where she worked that one 72-year-old woman died after staff forgot about her. Whistleblower Dr Hayley Dare, 42, a psychologist, said conditions were so appalling at the mental health unit where she worked in Ealing, west London, that one 72-year-old woman died after staff forgot all about her . Dr Dare, who worked at the Orchard, run by West London Mental Health Trust, said staffing shortages meant patients were able to assault each other as well as doctors and nurses. She has taken a case against the trust claiming she suffered detriment after whistleblowing over alleged poor patient care and bullying of staff. Giving evidence to Watford Employment Tribunal in Hertfordshire yesterday, she said she raised concerns with chief executive Steve Shrubb last March. She said she was spurred on by an NHS drive for whistleblowers to come forward in the wake of the Mid Staffordshire hospital scandal. But Dr Dare claims managers threatened her and made her life miserable. And a month later, she said she received the poison-pen letter which, also stated ‘how hard it will be on your children if you are unemployed’. She said: ‘I no longer have any confidence in my trust, given that the duplicitous behaviour is from the chief executive down. I fear my career has been destroyed as a consequence of whistleblowing and my health has suffered significantly. ‘The trust did not complete a full investigation into the concerns I raised and it did not conduct an independent investigation.’ She said that in March 2012, the trust’s forensic director Andy Weir closed a ward on the unit without warning. This led to a 72-year-old woman having to sleep in a padded unit because there was no bed for her and she died a fortnight later. Dr Dare said: ‘Many staff members raised concerns with me about the lack of safety and high levels of violence on the ward, the level of self-harm that service users were engaging in and the failure of senior management to support clinical staff. 'There was ongoing bullying from senior staff and Mr Weir. Despite being very fearful about the consequences and what would happen to me, I decided that I had no choice but to whistleblow, first thing on Monday, March 18, 2013, to the chief executive Steve Shrubb.’ She also said that managers had slashed staffing levels – despite concerns from senior doctors who warned it would put patients at risk. Two months later – last May – a female patient hanged herself. Dr Dare took compassionate leave last May and returned to the unit last September. She said that since then, she has been offered only lowly positions for which she was overqualified. And she said that since December, her treatment by the trust had left her suffering from depression, anxiety, migraines, panic attacks and trauma. The Mail has repeatedly highlighted how whistleblowers have been victimised for raising the alarm over poor standards despite the fact that the NHS said last year it would make it easier for whistleblowers to come forward. Ian Scott, representing the trust, accused Dr Dare of enjoying ‘conspiracy theories’ and denied that her colleagues were in a ‘cohort’ against her. The tribunal continues. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article. | Dr Hayley Dare claims to have received poison-pen letter from one boss .
The psychologist said she was told her children would suffer if she lost job .
She has given evidence to Watford Employment Tribunal in Hertfordshire .
Dr Dare, who worked at west London unit, came forward with claims in 2013 . | [
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Questions emerged today over the reasons behind the departure of ITV weathergirl Sian Lloyd from the channel after 24 years. Ms Lloyd, who at 56 was Britain's longest-serving female forecaster, has not presented the ITV weather since February. Despite having done the job for the broadcaster since 1990, the year after the ITV National Weather Service was created, she left quietly and without any announcement. Scroll down for video . Why did she go? Sian Lloyd, 56, quietly left her job of 24 years presenting the weather for ITV in February . That same month, she wrote an online blog about ITV's weather service commenting on 'this age of blatant lookism' in the world of television. Viewers have taken to online forums to ask what has happened to the popular presenter. One wrote:'Any ideas where Sian Lloyd has vanished to? 'She hasn't been on ITV for around six months now but is still very active on her weathergirl website. 'Perhaps long term sabbatical? Or has she left ITV altogether? Another questioned whether ageism was an issue, with one writing on a popular television forum: 'Surely this is not an ageism issue? 'I would have thought senior and experienced presenters would be just what a broadcaster would want, not kids fresh out of school.' In February, the month Ms Lloyd left her weather job at ITV, the Welsh star wrote a blog for Huffington Post that now reads like a swansong for her career at ITV. Paying tribute to veteran presenters Martyn Davies and Alex Hill, she wrote: 'They taught me so much...' Ms Lloyd had a well-publicised engagement with Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik, right, which ended in 2006 . 'In this age of blatant lookism, they were totally themselves. 'They had no interest in polishing their egos, only in focusing on delivering the most accurate forecast possible... 'ITV will never see their likes again. 'As a compatriot of mine once sang: Those were the days my friends...'' In an article written a couple of years previously, Lloyd referred to herself as a 'survivor' in a world where ageism was 'prevalent', and insisted she would work 'til I drop'. She wrote: 'There is no doubt that ageism is prevalent in TV, way more so than in society at large. 'As for me, I intend fighting fire with fire and working till I drop. I shall be happy when they start calling Michael Fish a Weather Boy, and when they dare put a female with as big a belly as Bill Giles on the National Weather.' Her heyday: Ms Lloyd, pictured presenting the weather in 1999, became a popular and experienced presenter . Today, a spokesman for ITV was quick to deny that Ms Lloyd's departure from ITV had anything to do with her age. He said: 'As both ITV and Sian have stated, she has moved on to pursue new opportunities. 'To claim that her departure has anything to do with her age is complete nonsense.' Ms Lloyd's agent Seamus Lyte told MailOnline that Ms Lloyd, who was engaged to Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik before marrying motor-racing entrepreneur, Jonathan Ashman in 2007, had 'moved on'. He said: 'Sian has been busy filming for a number of shows on ITV, BBC and S4C and doing a number of corporate and charity related events so that has been keeping her very busy. 'S4C and BBC Scotland are also working with Sian.' Ms Lloyd has been happily married to motor-racing entrepreneur Jonathan Ashman, pictured, since 2007 . He added: 'Sian has been a long-standing Met Office presenter, and is now moving on from presenting the weather on ITV, after more than 20 years to pursue these opportunities.' But Mr Lyte did not respond to questions over whose decision it was for the veteran weathergirl to leave ITV, or whether her age had been a contributing factor. Ms Lloyd also runs her tvweathergirl.com website and does corporate work. | An ITV weathergirl since 1990, she's UK's longest-serving female forecaster .
But in February this year she quietly left the ITV National Weather Service .
There was no announcement, but she wrote about 'blatant lookism' in TV .
One viewer wrote on a TV forum saying'Surely this is not an ageism issue?'
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Ms Lloyd's agent Seamus Lyte said she had 'moved on to new opportunities'
But didn't respond to question of whose decision it was or if age was issue . | [
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By . Anthony Bond . PUBLISHED: . 19:34 EST, 10 August 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 08:42 EST, 11 August 2013 . Hot lava from an erupting volcano killed six people who were sleeping in a beach village on a small Indonesian island. Mount Rokatenda in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted early yesterday morning with hot ash and smoke from the volcano spewing about a mile into the air. Nearly 3,000 people have been evacuated from the area on Palue island, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency. Scroll down for video . Horror: Hot lava from volcano Mount Rokatenda killed six people sleeping in a beach village on a small island in eastern Indonesia on Saturday. This is an image of the eruption . Those who died included three adults and two children. The age of the sixth person who was killed is still unclear. The bodies of the adults killed have been recovered from Ponge beach in Rokirole village, however, the children's remains had not been found. Video footage on Indonesia's TVOne showed giant plumes of white and gray smoke and ash belching from the volcano into a sunny blue sky. Prior to Saturday's eruption, many residents had already been moved to safer areas. The volcano has been rumbling since last October. The disaster agency said the volcano spewed ash and smoke about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) into the air. The eruption lasted about seven . minutes, said Frans Wangge, who heads the volcano's monitoring post. Disaster: The volcano killed three adults and two children. The age of the sixth person is unclear . Fierce: The volcano spewed ash and smoke about 1.2 miles into the air . He . said the hot lava burned trees around the beach and villages, and made . it difficult to reach the area where the victims were killed. Domi . Dange, a Catholic priest helping those who fled to the district town of . Maumere on nearby Flores island, said some residents, who had refused . to leave when the area was earlier cleared, were sleeping under tents . near the beach. However, details about the six people who were killed and where they were located at the time of the eruption remained unclear. Local authorities, including police and . army officials along with members of a search and rescue agency, were . heading to tiny Palue island to help with evacuations. Eruption: This NASA picture shows the volcano from above. It has been rumbling since last October . 'We will see the best steps to be taken, but clearly they have to be evacuated,' said Yoseph Ansar Rara, chief of Sikka District, which oversees the island. He said those already evacuated had agreed to be relocated to Flores island. Mount Rokatenda is one of about 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands that's home to some 240 million people. The country is prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity because it sits along the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' a horseshoe-shaped series of fault lines. | Mount Rokatenda in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted yesterday .
Hot ash and smoke from the volcano spewed about a mile into the air .
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Cardiff City have made an ambitious move to take Matt Jarvis from West Ham. The 28-year-old has been limited to just one Premier League start so far this season for the Hammers. Jarvis has appeared a further four times but is way down the pecking order at Upton Park. Matt Jarvis has made just one Premier League start so far this season for the Hammers . Jarvis is attracting interest from West Brom and Cardiff City . Bluebirds boss Russell Slade is already set to add Crystal Palace midfielder Stuart O’Keefe to his squad shortly. And Slade is lining up a move for Jarvis, who is also attracting interest from West Brom manager Tony Pulis. | Matt Jarvis is attracting interest from Cardiff City and West Brom .
West Ham winger has been limited to just five appearances all season .
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By . Matt Chorley, Mailonline Political Editor . PUBLISHED: . 12:02 EST, 23 September 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:25 EST, 23 September 2013 . US singer Kelly Clarkson has been thwarted in her bid to take a ring once owned by Jane Austen out of the UK. The American Idol winner bought the gold and turquoise ring for £150,000 but ministers moved to impose an export ban to block her taking it to the US in the hope of finding a British buyer. Donations from Austen fans from around the world, and TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh, flooded in and has now been bought by the Jane Austen's House Museum. Precious: The ring is one of only three surviving pieces of jewellery known to have belonged to Jane Austen . Thwarted: American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson has been told she can't take the ring out of the UK . The ring had been in the Austen family for around 200 years before it was sold at auction last year. Clarkson, the first winner of talent show American Idol, saw off seven bidders in an auction at Sotheby’s last year for the gold and turquoise ring. Still in its original box, it was sold for $235,596 despite being expected to fetch only $46,362. But when Clarkson applied for an export license, a reviewing committee recommended that the ring should be kept in the UK. The Jane Austen's House Museum in Chawton, Hampshire, where the writer spent the last eight years of her life and where she penned all of her six completed novels, launched its fundraising campaign in August. It has now raised £157,740 to secure the ring which is expected to go on display in the New Year. Donations included a single pledge of £100,000 from an anonymous donor. Jane's house: This house in Chawton, Hampshire, is where Jane Austen spent the last eight years of her life, and now houses the Jane Austen's House museum . Clarkson said that she was glad that the museum had acquired the item. ‘The ring is a beautiful national treasure and I am happy to know that so many Jane Austen fans will get to see it at Jane Austen's House Museum,’ she said. It is not known whether Austen bought or was given the ring - which contains the December turquoise birthstone (Austen's birth month) - and symbolises wisdom and spiritual journeys. Donor: TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh was among those to give money to the campaign to keep the ring in the UK . After the world-famous author's death in 1817 from an unknown illness, the ring was passed to her sister Cassandra who then gave it to her sister-in-law Eleanor Austen on her engagement to the Reverend Henry Thomas Austen. Mary Guyatt, curator of the museum, which celebrates the 200th anniversary of the publication of Pride And Prejudice this year, said: ‘The Museum has been stunned by the generosity and light-footedness of all those who have supported our campaign to meet the costs of acquiring Jane Austen’s ring for our permanent collection. ‘Visitors come from all around the world to see the house where she once lived and we will now take great pleasure in displaying this pretty ring for their appreciation. ‘The Government’s decision to decline an export licence reflects how rarely Austen’s personal effects turn up in today’s art market, and having missed out at auction in 2012 we are thrilled to have had this second chance to bring it home to Chawton.’ Culture Minister Ed Vaizey said: ‘The export licensing system provides us with a “last chance” to save treasures like these for the nation so they can be enjoyed by all of us. It’s clear from the number of people who gave generously to the campaign just how admired Jane Austen remains to this day.’ The museum, which has also raised enough cash to pay for costs associated with showing the ring, such as its display and insurance, already has two other pieces of jewellery owned by the author of Sense And Sensibility and Emma - a turquoise bracelet and a topaz cross. Austen is set to appear on the new £10 banknote following a campaign to have a woman on the currency. Share what you think . The comments below have not been moderated. Lamour, . somewhere in USA, United States, . 1 day ago . I think Kelly Clarkson should sell the ring back at a higher price to the drama queens. They should not have put it up for auction to any "outsiders" if they wanted Austen's ring to stay in England. It appears the warning, Buyer Beware applies big time in England. I get the ring sentimental value for its connection to the famous authoress. It isn't an attractive ring. I'd rather get a gorgeous ring from the house of Chanel. JmP, . my Own, Austria, . 1 day ago . She BOUGHT it. that makes it hers. If you don't wanna give it away (means out of the coutnry), then why did they sell it in first place??? alicat2441, . Henderson, . 1 day ago . Sorry, but Clarkson won the auction and should be able to do anything she wants with the ring. The facts are: The UK government, after the auction, refused to let Clarkson take HER ring out of the UK. Now if it were me and I put down all that money for a ring I would have sold it for double to whoever could come up with the cash. I would have set the price after auction, not just accepted the price I paid. This due to the fact that IT WAS MY RING, not the UK governments or anyone elses. If the UK didn't want the ring to leave the country then the auction should have been limited to UK buyers prior to the auction beginning, but that makes too much sense. Elizabeth, . Seattle, . 1 day ago . The money has to be raised to much the price paid, so that the buyer will not lose money. This is the same with works of art. Relatively recently a Titian was going to be bought privately, but money was raised for it to be bought for the nation, and it is now split between the National Gallery and The National Gallery of Scotland. This is essentially the same situation. I understand that Kelly Clarkson has been gracious about what has happened and understands that the ring will exhibited to the public. I agree that perhaps a replica could be made for her. mattprice1707, . S.Wales, United Kingdom, . 1 day ago . Not Kelly Clarksons fault but do agree that national treasures should be kept in their nation. Should never have been put up for sale to people outside the UK. Stefan Whitehouse, . australia, Australia, . 1 day ago . Load of garbage. If Miss Clarkson purchased the ring at auction, then the ring is all hers. She has every right to take it home. Who the hell has the nerve to sell off an item and then say "no we want a British buyer". Let her take her ring home.Its hers! Elizabeth, . Seattle, . 1 day ago . This is a common situation, although it normally occurs with works of art, not jewellery. If could not get an export licence, she will not have to pay for the ring. I am glad it is staying in the UK. Ms Clarkson wasn't doing anything wrong by bidding, but Jane Austen fans will be able to see it at Chawton. In private hands, they would not. jounetsu, . canada, . 1 day ago . how ridiculous... if they didn't want it leaving they shouldn't have offered it for sale... Dark Stanley, . San Diego, United States, . 1 day ago . if the ring was so important...it should not have been at auction...next time you should put up big signs that say ( ONLY BRITISH CAN BID AT THIS AUCTION )...then the world will see how discrimatory your policies are. Philip, . Perthshire, . 1 day ago . Hypocrites! This decision was made by the very same people whose museums are filled with treasures "STOLEN" from all over the world.- Duane, USA, 23/9/2013 20:36 . RE.................Time for Britain to give back all it has stolen... bunch of hypocrites. Why was it on sale in the first place? - BerniG , Madrid, Spain, 23/9/2013 22:51 . Any one think 'Duane' and 'Berni G' are one and the same? The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. | Kelly Clarkson bought the ring for five times the estimated price .
A temporary export ban was placed on the gold and turquoise ring .
Jane Austen's House Museum has raised the money to buy back the ring .
One of only three surviving pieces of jewellery owned by famous author . | [
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(CNN) -- He began his career as a bus driver in Caracas, and then rose through the ranks to become a member of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's inner circle. Now Vice President Nicolas Maduro is the country's interim leader. Chavez died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. He had been Venezuela's president since 1999. Venezuela will hold elections in 30 days and Maduro is assuming the presidency during the interim period, Foreign Minister Elias Jaua told state-run VTV on Tuesday. U.S. reaction to Chavez's death: from mourning to celebration . Shortly before his last trip to Cuba for cancer surgery, Chavez tapped Maduro as his replacement "if something were to happen that would incapacitate me" and called for voters to support him. "My firm opinion, as clear as the full moon -- irrevocable, absolute, total -- is ... that you elect Nicolas Maduro as president," Chavez said in early December, waving a copy of the Venezuelan Constitution as he spoke. "I ask this of you from my heart. He is one of the young leaders with the greatest ability to continue, if I cannot." That televised address marked the first time the Venezuelan president had specified a successor since he announced he had cancer in June 2011. Maduro, 50, has long been a high-profile face in Chavez's administration. Serving as both the country's vice president and foreign minister, he often was seen in the front row of Chavez's press conferences and traveled to Cuba many times alongside Chavez as he underwent cancer treatment. U.S. open to 'more constructive relationship' with Venezuela . "He is without a doubt one of the ministers who is closest to Chavez," political analyst German Campos told CNN en Español after Chavez tapped Maduro as vice president in October. As foreign minister, Maduro was the country's top diplomat as ties grew with Cuba and tensions rose with the United States. In recent years, he has been an outspoken critic of U.S. policies toward Venezuela. When the Treasury Department added four Venezuelan officials to its drug kingpin list in 2011, Maduro accused the U.S. agency of acting as "a sort of world police agency" that has falsely named "decent citizens of our country ... as drug traffickers." "A country like that has no moral authority to judge generals and political officials in Venezuela," he said. "We reject it and we believe that the drug trafficking mafias are there, in a sick society like the United States." After security screeners detained him at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport in 2006, Maduro called the U.S. government "racist" and "Nazi" and said the United States does not appreciate Latin American countries. But Maduro doesn't always take an extreme tack, said Javier Corrales, a professor of political science at Amherst College in Massachusetts. Hugo Chavez's death draws sympathy, anger . "On the one hand, he has been behind some of the most radical, crazy foreign policy decisions of the Chavez administration. Support for Libya, you name it, all the radical decisions, he has been behind them," Corrales said. "But he also has been behind some of the most pragmatic and conciliatory decisions, including the turnaround in relations with Colombia." That's a marked contrast with the inflammatory Chavez, who rarely turned to compromise, Corrales said. Before his role representing Venezuela abroad, Maduro honed his political skills at home. He became a union leader while working for the Caracas metro system. After Chavez came to power in 1999, Maduro helped draft a new constitution. He served as a congressman until 2006, when he was tapped as foreign minister. As Maduro temporarily assumes the presidency, analysts have said it's difficult to tell whether anyone else from Chavez's United Socialist Party of Venezuela will have what it takes to win at the polls. They note that Chavez's political strength was largely fueled by his ability to personally connect with throngs of dedicated followers -- dubbed "Chavistas" for their devotion to the president. And that personal connection with his supporters is "what's held things together in Venezuela," according to Michael Shifter, president of the Washington-based Inter-American Dialogue think tank. Opinion: After Chavez, a power vacuum . Polls have indicated that several possible successors from within the party's ranks haven't generated the same kind of enthusiasm among Chavez's supporters. A February 2012 poll by the Datanalisis firm showed Maduro with 9.8% support among militant members of Chavez's United Socialist Party of Venezuela. But that was before Chavez's remarks supporting Maduro, which were seen as likely to bolster support for the vice president within the government and among fervent Chavistas, Corrales said. "When popular presidents make an endorsement, that always has an effect," Corrales said. When he named Maduro as vice president, Chavez noted his extensive experience on "different battlefronts." "The bourgeoisie make fun of Nicolas Maduro because he was a bus driver," Chavez said, "and look where he's going now." Chavez leaves a revolutionary legacy . | Analyst: Maduro was behind radical foreign policy decisions, also compromises .
Hugo Chavez wanted Maduro to replace him if his health worsened .
Maduro has been Venezuela's vice president and foreign minister .
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Gus Poyet will ditch Sunderland’s policy of signing players en masse as he bids to bring in the ‘quality’ which will bump them up the Match of the Day running order. The Black Cats have made 18 permanent signings in the last 18 months – the bulk of which came under the disastrous tenure of Paolo Di Canio – but only six of those remain part of the first-team picture. In addition, loan arrivals such as Sebastian Coates and Ricky Alvarez have failed to impact and it has instead been long-serving players such as John O’ Shea, Lee Cattermole, Seb Larsson and Connor Wickham who have kept the team clear of danger. Gus Poyet (above) has hinted at a change in Sunderland's policy of signing new players . But with five goalless draws already this season – the most in the Premier League – Poyet concedes that he needs to add some attacking flair come January. When asked about the run of appearing at the tail end of Match of the Day, he said: ‘Not in a million years would I be happy going out in each game to earn a point. ‘We need to win. We need to score, we need to play better, we need to be more clinical and create more chances.’ In order to achieve that, Poyet is targeting offensive additions in the New Year, with former loanee Fabio Borini again on the radar amid his struggle for first-team football at Liverpool. Loan arrivals Sebastian Coates (left) and Ricky Alvarez have had little impact since joining the club . Former Sunderland loanee Fabio Borini (left) is back on Poyet's radar . The Uruguayan – whose 14th-placed side entertain West Ham, in fourth, on Saturday afternoon - added: ‘It's quality or nothing, not quantity. Quantity at this club is finished. ‘We're not signing quantity any more. I don't want any more, “maybe if in three months’ time (they will come good)”. There were too many of those in the last three years and in the end the team suffers. You can't progress with too many changes. ‘The more players we bring in to certain positions, the better and easier it will be for me. We're not playing even 50 per cent of the way I want.’ Meanwhile, Poyet will come up against son Diego for the first time at the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The 19-year-old signed for the Hammers from Charlton during the summer and has been involved with Sam Allardyce’s senior side this season. Poyet will come up against his son Diego for the first time when West Ham visit the Stadium of Light . Poyet, though, has cut all contact to his boy for fear of compromising his loyalty. ‘I'm trying to stay away from him so there's no misunderstandings or any kind of doubts,’ he said. ‘It's not nice but it's only for a few days, it's not like I'm not going to talk to him anymore. ‘I think it's better not to call him or for him to call me. I think it's clear that it would have been uncomfortable for him as well, even a joke can be taken the wrong way. ‘Maybe he could read something into me asking a harmless question like “what have you done today?”. ‘Today, I don't care how he does, I don't care. We say in Spanish there are no friends on the pitch and no family ties either. I don't care. After the game, we're fine, but during it, no.’ | Gus Poyet admits Sunderland's recent transfer activity hasn't been completely successful .
Loan arrivals Sebastian Coates and Ricky Alvarez have has little impact .
Poyet targeting former Black Cats loanee Fabio Borini . | [
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An Israel air force pilot, the son of an astronaut who died aboard the space shuttle Columbia in 2003, was killed Sunday in an F-16 fighter jet crash, Israel Defense Forces said in a statement. A military helicopter hovers over the Hebron Hills, site of the jet crash Sunday of Israel air force pilot Assaf Ramon. Lt. Assaf Ramon died in the crash near the Israeli community of P'nei Chever in the southern Hebron Hills, the IDF said. The F-16 crashed "during a routine flight as part of the advanced pilot training course," the statement said. The wreckage of the plane was found by search and rescue forces, the IDF said. Ramon was posthumously promoted to captain, officials said. He was the son of Col. Ilan Ramon, Israel's first astronaut. The elder Ramon died February 1, 2003, with six others aboard the space shuttle Columbia when it broke apart over Texas, minutes before it would have landed in Florida. Maj. Gen. Ido Nehushtan, Israel air force commander, launched an investigation into the crash, the IDF said. All F-16 training flights were canceled until further notice. Nehushtan and Maj. Gen. Avi Zamir, head of the Personnel Branch, "visited the home of Rona Ramon and informed her of the tragic event," the IDF said. Rona Ramon is Assaf Ramon's mother and the widow of Ilan Ramon. The younger Ramon excelled in an IAF pilot training course last month, received a presidential honor, and was given his pilot's wings by President Shimon Peres, Israeli military officials said. Funeral arrangements were pending. | Lt. Assaf Ramon fatally crashes during routine flight, Israel Defense Forces say .
IDF: Personnel Branch brass "informed [mother Rona Ramon] of the tragic event"
Assaf Ramon's father died February 1, 2003, aboard the space shuttle Columbia . | [
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NEW YORK (CNN) -- It's a good thing Chrisette Michele didn't choke last week when she heard the news she had a No. 1 album on her hands. Chrisette Michele's album "Epiphany" debuted at No. 1 earlier in May. "I was backstage at the David Letterman show on a couch, probably eating grapes," says the singer-songwriter. "I always eat grapes before I go on." The acid and pectin in the fruit help prepare her voice for performing, the 26-year-old goes on to explain. But nothing, she says, could have prepared her for the excitement she'd feel upon learning her sophomore album, "Epiphany," debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart. She had to go chill out at a lakeside ranch for a couple of days to let it all sink in. But this isn't Michele's first big career moment: She won a Grammy this year in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category for her single, "Be OK," featuring will.i.am. The song first appeared on her soul-tinged 2007 debut album "I Am," for which she penned all her own lyrics. This time around, Michele, whose voice has earned her comparisons to Billie Holiday and Jill Scott, relinquished some songwriting duties to R&B singer Ne-Yo. Michele talked to CNN about the experience of sharing pen and paper, the real-life epiphany behind "Epiphany" and why she likes making mischief. Watch Michele belt out a tune » . CNN: Have you had a big epiphany recently? Michele: I have epiphanies all the time, because I'm always thinking. I'm a thinker. I'm always writing poetry, I'm always coming to conclusions. The latest epiphany is that I really don't have to be afraid of anybody. And the reason why it was an epiphany was when I first started, I was so afraid that maybe they won't like me. And I was just being myself, I was being really honest. And so I felt that if they didn't like me that would really hurt. But I found out that there's a lot more lovers out there than I realized, and the world is much smaller than I thought. And so there's no need to be afraid. CNN: Tell me about the single. Michele: "Epiphany" is about a girl who's sitting on her couch and saying "You know what? I'm sick and tired of waiting for these phone calls. I'm sick and tired of waiting for him to come home." I think I'm just about over being his girlfriend. And that's her epiphany. That's her a-ha moment. CNN: How does this album demonstrate how you've progressed as an artist? Michele: One way is that I didn't write some of the songs. Pride destroyed! Ego smashed! Pens, pencils thrown across the room! It was so tough at first. But then I started working with Ne-Yo. Ne-Yo is the easiest person to talk to, and he made my experiences come to life with his lyrics. I was afraid that if somebody took the pen and the pad that it would suddenly turn into somebody else. But he did a wonderful job of capturing Chrisette Michele and it was a beautiful experience. CNN: Who's your favorite jazz performer in the world? Michele: Ella Fitzgerald. But I can't narrow it down to just one. I get excited when we talk about jazz. CNN: Which living jazz musician would you like to work with? Michele: Diana Krall. A female piano player is always pretty cool to me. I went to school, did jazz and there weren't a lot of ladies who sat down and did those jazz things at the keys that she does. CNN: Why don't you think young people appreciate jazz as much? Michele: I'm an advocate of music in schools. It's important to me that music is in as many schools as possible across this country and across the world. I think that it's a lost art form because kids aren't as exposed to it as maybe they used to be, or should be. I was exposed heavily to jazz and that's why I love it. CNN: I hear you're a bit of a prankster. Michele: When I was in school I used to prank my teachers all the time. But I was really, really nice. I love to make people laugh. And even in those pranks, the teachers would laugh most of the time. CNN: What's your favorite album of 2009 so far? Michele: Mine (smiles mischievously). CNN: Besides yours. Michele: What is in my iPod right now on repeat is John Legend's "Evolver." I can't get enough of that record. I also love Adele's new album. It's incredible, especially the live side. Those are two that are on my radar. | Chrisette Michele's album "Epiphany" debuted at No. 1 earlier in May .
Michele has earned comparisons to Billie Holiday; she admires Ella Fitzgerald .
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (CNN) -- Cambodia has sent a letter to the United Nations Security Council to call attention to its continuing standoff with Thailand over an ancient border temple on disputed land. Cambodian soldiers stand guard near Preah Vihear temple, close to the Thai border. The country is not asking for U.N. intervention, said Information Minister Kheu Kanharith. Rather, the letter that Cambodia's permanent mission in New York submitted to the chairmen of the Security Council and the General Assembly is meant to draw attention to a crisis that entered its sixth day Sunday. The two countries agreed to meet Monday to defuse tensions -- even as each side continued to amass more troops to the site of the Preah Vihear temple. Both Cambodia and Thailand lay claim to the 11th century temple, which sits atop a cliff on Cambodian soil but has its most accessible entrance on the Thai side. The International Court of Justice awarded the temple to Cambodia in 1962. Thailand claims, however, that the 1.8 square mile (4.6 sq. km) area around it was never fully demarcated. Thailand further says that the dispute arose from the fact that the Cambodian government used a map drawn during the French occupation of Cambodia that places both the temple and the surrounding area in that country's territory. Earlier this month, the United Nations approved Cambodia's application to have the temple listed as a World Heritage Site -- places the U.N. says have outstanding universal value. The decision re-ignited tensions, with some in Thailand fearing it will make it difficult for their country to lay claim to disputed land around the temple. Opposition parties in Thailand used the issue to attack the government, which initially backed the heritage listing. A Thai court overturned the pact, prompting the resignation of Thailand's foreign minister, Noppadon Pattama. He had endorsed the application. Cambodia, meanwhile, is preparing for general elections on July 27. And Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has been in power since the mid-1980s, has portrayed the U.N. recognition as a national triumph. The current flare-up began Tuesday, when Cambodian guards briefly detained three Thais who crossed into the area. Once they were let go, the three refused to leave the territory. Cambodia claims Thailand sent troops to retrieve the trio and gradually built up their numbers. Thailand denies the charge, saying its troops are deployed in Thai territory. Each side has asked its troops to withhold fire unless they are fired upon. So far, the only casualty has been a Thai soldier who was injured Tuesday by a landmine -- possibly left over from the time the Khmer Rouge occupied the area. The Khmer Rouge, a radical communist movement that ruled Cambodia from 1975 to 1979, won power through a guerrilla war. It is remembered for the deaths of as many as 1.5 million Cambodians. -- Journalist Soeum Yin contributed to this report . | Cambodia: Letter to Security Council meant to 'draw attention to crisis'
The two countries agreed to meet Monday to defuse tensions .
Both Cambodia and Thailand lay claim to 11th century Preah Vihear temple .
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By . Jack Doyle for the Daily Mail . Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper said the National Crime Agency has details of suspects but lacks the resources to investigate them all . The Government’s flagship anti-crime agency is failing to investigate up to 25,000 paedophiles suspected of downloading child pornography, Yvette Cooper said today. The shadow home secretary said the National Crime Agency has details of the suspects but lacks the resources to investigate them all. She told Labour Party conference in Manchester the lack of action could leave children at risk. She said: The National Crime Agency has the detail of over 25,000 people suspected of downloading vile abusive images of children online.’ ‘But they have only investigated and arrested 660 suspects and they say the police don’t have the capacity to investigate them all. ‘But the police arrest 230,000 people a year for theft. 110,000 for drug offences. Why don’t they have the capacity to investigate 25,000 cases where children may be at risk? ‘The truth is this is not just about capacity it’s about priority. ‘Theresa May says crime is falling and we don’t need as many police. I say crime is changing and we need police and Home Office action to keep our children safe. Miss Cooper also said Labour would take action to deport thousands more European foreign criminals including violent thugs – who are currently allowed to remain in the country. At the moment, she said their offences were not deemed serious enough to warrant being kicked out of the country. Labour would ditch the current requirement for criminals to have received a sentence of two years or more – or 12 months for sexual, violent or drugs crimes – before they can be deported. Instead, she said, anyone who commits a crime like common assault – and who has lived in the UK for as little as six months – should be considered for automatic removal. Repeat offenders, such as prolific thieves, could also qualify for immediate removal under the new rules. It also emerged Labour is to hit thousands of pubs and clubs with a late night opening tax – in a blunt admission of the chaos caused by 24-hour drinking laws. In 2003 Tony Blair opened the door to round-the-clock drinking with the claim that it would lead to a European style café culture. Instead, it unleashed a wave of booze-fuelled violence across the country, with police comparing towns and cities to the Wild West. Miss Cooper said drinking venues wanting to open beyond midnight will be forced to cough up thousands of pounds in the areas with the most alcohol licences. It will mean pubs, bars and clubs facing an additional charge of up to £4,400 a year if they want to stay open late. Aides said extending the current Government’s Late Night Levy to 100 areas would raise £12million which would be handed to the police and local authorities to help pay for clean-up costs and put extra officers on the street. The policy was drawn up by Theresa May in an effort to control drinking excess – but it has been adopted by only a handful of councils. Miss Cooper's husband Ed Balls (centre) watches her speech in the conference hall, as she said Labour would take action to deport thousands more European foreign criminals including violent thugs . Labour officials said the levy had proved ‘ineffective’ and only raised ten per cent of the £17million ministers hoped for. A spokesman said: ‘Theresa May talks a good game, but she isn't finding savings to help the police protect the frontline. We want to see proper enforcement of the Late Night Levy for the top 100 licensing authorities.’ However, the move will leave Labour open to the charge that it is trying to put the ‘genie back in the bottle’ from a problem it created. Earlier this month, senior police officers made a desperate plea for moderation in drinking as they admitted defeat in tackling Britain’s excessive boozing culture. The country’s most senior officer responsible for alcohol-related crime called for an end to the attitude which tolerates out-of-control drunkenness as ‘normal’. Chief Constable Adrian Lee also admitted officers’ efforts to combat booze fuelled yobbishness and violence had ‘barely scratched the surface’ of a problem that is ‘blighting our communities’. He also called for much tougher action against the alcohol industry, a clampdown on cheap booze and more action to combat criminals with alcohol problems. Since 2007, the number of town centres and neighbourhoods officially classed as being overrun by problem pubs and bars has rocketed by 150 per cent. | Yvette Cooper warns the NCA lacks the resources to investigate suspects .
Shadow home secretary claims lack of action could leave children at risk .
Action to deport thousands more European foreign criminals .
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Jamie Carragher has revealed his all-time Premier League XI with fellow television pundit Gary Neville one of five Manchester United men getting the nod. Sportsmail's columnist chose his favourite players from the Premier League era, but expressed regret that he was forced to choose former Old Trafford rival Neville at right-back. The ex-Liverpool defender opted for classics in his composite XI, including Thierry Henry and Ryan Giggs, and joked that he hopes Pablo Zabaleta can replace Neville in the near future. Gary Neville (left) and Jamie Carragher (right) are separated by referee Howard Webb in 2010 . Sportsmail's columnist Carragher (left) selected Neville in his all-time Premier League XI . GK: Peter Schmeichel . RB: Gary Neville . CB: John Terry . CB: Tony Adams . LB: Ashley Cole . LW: Ryan Giggs . MID: Roy Keane . MID: Steven Gerrard . RW: Cristiano Ronaldo . STR: Alan Shearer . STR: Thierry Henry . 'The right-back unfortunately has to be Gary Neville! Top player and professional. Could be challenged by Zabaleta over the next few years, fingers crossed!!' he wrote on Kicca. Going through his selection one by one, Carragher added: 'My goalkeeper is obviously Peter Schmeichel. It would be very difficult for any keeper to ever surpass him. 'Left-back was a close decision between (Ashley) Cole, (Denis) Irwin and (Patrice) Evra, but I went for Cole as he's as good as anyone in the world in his prime. 'The best centre-back in the Premier League era for me is John Terry.' As his other centre-back, Carragher opted for Arsenal icon Tony Adams, who he said 'to play next to him is my hardest decision'. He continued: 'Roy Keane has to be in anyone's central midfield for his massive influence on Manchester United. Carragher blocks the ball from Manchester United and Premier League legend Ryan Giggs . Steven Gerrard (right) and Cristiano Ronaldo (left) both earn their place in Carragher's all-time XI . 'The best player in the world right now will play on the right side in this team, Cristiano Ronaldo. 'Steven Gerrard will play alongside Keane. (Paul) Scholes and (Frank) Lampard close, but he has the edge. Ryan Giggs, the most decorated player and set records with games and trophies that will never be beaten, plays left wing. 'Alan Shearer, leading goalscorer in the Premier League, was almost a goal a game at his best, leads the game. Thierry Henry, the best player we've seen in the Premier League, will play just off Shearer to the left where he was unplayable.' Thierry Henry (right) being held by Alan Shearer both star in Carragher's forward line for his all-time XI . Arsenal icon Tony Adams (pictured) partners Chelsea legend John Terry at the back in his XI . | Sportsmail columnist Jamie Carragher has selected his all-time XI .
Former rival Gary Neville features in Carragher's Premier League selection .
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Over the years, U.S. law enforcement and intelligence officers have tracked a host of elusive criminals, most of them within the United States. Here are some of the most prominent examples. Osama Bin Laden . The al Qaeda chief was tracked down nearly 10 years after the 9/11 attacks in a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. He was fatally shot after a team of elite Navy SEALs raided the bin Laden compound just after midnight on the morning of May 2, 2011. U.S. President Barack Obama made the decision to launch the raid on Pakistani territory, about 30 miles north of the capital, Islamabad, without knowing for certain whether bin Laden was there. But the work of intelligence analysts and the CIA proved accurate, and the long search for a man seen as America's enemy No. 1 was brought to a bloody conclusion. Two of bin Laden's bodyguards, one of his sons and the wife of one of the bodyguards also were killed. The 'Unabomber' A string of mail bombings carried out by Ted Kaczynski over 17 years from 1978 claimed the lives of three people and injured 23 others. A year after his first device exploded, an FBI-led task force was formed to investigate. But it wasn't until 1995 that the FBI got the break they needed in the case, after publishing a 35,000 word manifesto sent by the man who became known as the "Unabomber," he was finally identified by his brother. On April 3, 1996, investigators raided Kaczynski's primitive cabin near Lincoln, Montana, and he was arrested. He's serving eight life sentences for murder. Christopher Dorner . Renegade ex-officer Christopher Dorner led California police on a days-long chase before he was tracked to a hideout in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles. He took his own life February 12 while holed up in a cabin that caught fire when police fired tear gas canisters into it. He had killed four people and wounded three others as part of a vendetta against his former officers. Eric Robert Rudolph . It took police nearly seven years to hunt down the man who planted a bomb in Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park during the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, killing two. Other bombings followed, one deadly. Eric Robert Rudolph was identified as a suspect in 1998, and police came close to catching him in a search of homes and woods in Murphy, North Carolina, after two raccoon hunters found his abandoned truck. He eluded capture and, despite a $1 million reward on his head, it was not until May 2003 that a rookie police officer arrested him in Murphy. Rudolph is serving four consecutive sentences of life in prison plus 120 years for the attacks. James 'Whitey' Bulger . Alleged Boston mob figure James "Whitey" Bulger spent more than a decade on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list before he was captured in June 2011 in Santa Monica, California, after 16 years on the run. He was discovered hidden in plain sight, living in an apartment in the oceanside city near Los Angeles. His girlfriend, Catherine Greig, was sentenced to eight years in prison last summer for helping him evade capture. Bulger, the accused former head of Boston's notorious Winter Hill gang, now faces 19 murder charges, as well as charges including extortion, money laundering and narcotics distribution. D.B. Cooper . In November 1971, a man calling himself Dan Cooper hijacked a plane and succeeded in getting authorities to give him $200,000 and parachutes in return for letting passengers off the plane. The man then asked to be flown to Mexico but jumped out of the back of Northwest Orient Flight 305 somewhere between Seattle and Reno, Nevada. Authorities have never been able to prove whether the man survived or his actual identity. In 2011, the FBI said DNA on the necktie of the man known as D.B. Cooper did not match that of a new suspect in the case, but he was not ruled out as a suspect. The suspect's niece, Marla Cooper, who'd alerted the FBI, said she thought the man she knew as Uncle L.D. had died in 1999. The case remains unsolved. Bonnie and Clyde . The pursuit of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, the notorious lovebird bandits, made headlines across the United States during the Great Depression. According to the FBI, the authorities first picked up their trail in late 1932 thanks to the discovery of a prescription bottle filled for Clyde's aunt, which the pair had left in a stolen car. A warrant was issued for both in May 1933 and the hunt was on. The lovers and their gang carried out a series of daring robberies but evaded capture despite a number of violent brushes with the law. Bonnie and Clyde were finally ambushed and fatally shot by a police posse in Louisiana in May 1934. They are believed to have committed 13 murders and several robberies and burglaries, as well as auto thefts. John Wilkes Booth . Actor and Confederate sympathizer John Wilkes Booth staked his claim as America's first presidential assassin on the night of April 14, 1865, shooting Abraham Lincoln in the back of the head during a performance of "Our American Cousin" at Ford's Theater in Washington, D.C. Booth managed to escape the theater through a stage door, jumped on a horse, and headed south through Maryland. Struggling with a broken leg and with federal troops in hot pursuit, Booth crossed the Potomac River into Virginia on April 21. A few days later, however, authorities trapped him in a barn on Richard Garrett's Virginia farm. They set fire to the barn on April 26, and shot Booth as he tried to defend himself. Timothy McVeigh . On the morning of April 19, 1995, disgruntled Army veteran Timothy McVeigh detonated a massive bomb in a Ryder truck left in front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. 168 people were killed in the blast, including 19 children. While the FBI was able to put together a sketch of McVeigh, he was ultimately apprehended by an Oklahoma police officer who pulled him over for driving a car without a license plate. The officer noticed McVeigh was carrying a gun, and arrested him for illegal possession of a firearm. While in custody, McVeigh was identified as the likely bomber. He was executed by lethal injection at a federal facility in Terre Haute, Indiana, on June 11, 2001. The D.C. snipers . For three weeks in October 2002, the greater Washington D.C. area was virtually paralyzed by a series of random sniper murders. Ten people were killed and another three were seriously injured before John Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo -- a minor at the time -- were caught sleeping in their car at a rest stop off Interstate 70 in Maryland. Muhammad was executed in Virginia in November 2009; Malvo was sentenced to six life sentences with no chance of parole. The pair was also tied to murders in Washington State, Georgia, Louisiana, and Alabama. | Osama bin Laden was tracked down in Abbottabad, Pakistan, after a decade-long hunt .
Ted Kaczynski was captured in Montana years after his bombing campaign began .
Renegade ex-cop Christopher Dorner took his own life after he was cornered in a cabin .
James 'Whitey' Bulger spent 16 years on the run before his arrest in California . | [
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By . Francesca Infante . PUBLISHED: . 17:30 EST, 10 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 20:22 EST, 10 May 2013 . Food buffs will tell you that poached salmon and black truffles is lost without a chilled French chablis. But would they have a clue if you asked them which wine was best paired with a Big Mac and large fries? Motivated by the idea that every meal can be special, a team of experts has developed a guide that matches some of the nation’s favourite snacks and takeaway meals with their perfect wine. Experts say the perfect wine can be found for any meal, including takeaways . The researchers promise to make every . meal ‘a memorable experience’ by listing the best wine to go with . anything from a fish finger sandwich to Marmite on toast. Tesco surveyed 20,000 people to find 14 of our favourite meals and match them with wines. For . example, the experts said Scotch eggs should be teamed with a Swartland . chenin blanc, whose ‘round peachy texture works beautifully with the . soft texture and rich flavour of the egg’. A . McDonalds Big Mac meal is best accompanied by a zinfandel because its . ‘plummy sweet fruit characters pair well with the sweet flavours’ of the . chips and burger. After-dinner favourites haven’t been . forgotten, with the guide saying that Ben & Jerry’s Phish ice cream . should be matched with Yellow Tail shiraz or a dessert semillon. Laura Jewell, one of only 301 Masters of Wine worldwide, said the project was aimed at demystifying the process of choosing good wine. Experts chose a rose for KFC and chablis or sauvignon blanc to complement fish and chips . She said: ‘There is a lot of . stuffiness when it comes to food and wine matching and we are well aware . that the majority of the advice given does not correspond with what . people are actually eating on a daily basis.’ She added that the project was inspired by customers ‘becoming much more adventurous and international’ in their tastes. Also on her team was Davy Zyw, who developed his skills as a sommelier at top London restaurant Le Gavroche before joining Tesco. He said: ‘Finding interesting wine matches to dishes is great fun. ‘Just as you would add a squeeze of lemon to your fish, so too should wine be considered an accompaniment. Wine can turn a simple dish into a memorable experience.’ | Experts have named perfect wines for basics like Marmite on toast .
Suggest chablis suits fish and chips while sausages rolls go with cava . | [
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By . Ap Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 18:52 EST, 13 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 19:57 EST, 13 May 2013 . Joyce Brothers, the 'mother' of pop psychologist who pioneered the television advice show in the 1950s and enjoyed a long and prolific career as a syndicated columnist, author, and television and film personality, has died. She was 85. Brothers died Monday in New York City, according to her longtime publicist, Sanford Brokaw. 'She passed away peacefully and in her home ... with her family all around her,' said her daughter Lisa Brothers. Brothers first gained fame on the iconic game show 'The $64,000 Question' and went on to publish 15 books and make cameo appearances on popular shows including 'Happy Days' and 'The Simpsons.' She visited Johnny Carson on 'The Tonight Show' nearly 100 times. Much Loved: In this Sept. 1, 1987 file photo, Dr. Joyce Brothers takes a break from a busy schedule in Los Angeles to talk about her upcoming television series, 'The Psychology Behind the News.' 'I was a very big fan of hers,' said TV psychologist and author Dr. Phil McGraw on Monday to USA Today. 'I started studying psychology back in 1968 or 1969 and she was a very present force at that time. 'I truly think she was a pioneer. Here comes a woman who was articulate, educated and very credible. 'She talked about these things and took them mainstream and laid a lot of important groundwork for those to come later,' said McGraw, host of the Dr. Phil show. 'She wasn't some pop psychologist. In her advice column and her television work, gave clear analysis and advice.' The way Brothers liked to tell it, her multimedia career came about 'because we were hungry.' It was 1955. Her husband, Milton Brothers, was still in medical school and Brothers had just given up her teaching positions at Hunter College and Columbia University to be home with her newborn, firmly believing a child's development depended on it. But the young family found itself struggling on her husband's residency income. So Brothers came up with the idea of entering a television quiz show as a contestant. 'The $64,000 Question' quizzed contestants in their chosen area of expertise. She memorized 20 volumes of a boxing encyclopedia — and, with that as her subject, became the only woman and the second person to ever win the show's top prize. This undated file photo shows Dr.Joyce Brothers in the studio of her direct line radio show. Brothers saved a would-be suicide in 1968. The popular psychologist, columnist, and television and film personality has died in New York City . Joyce Brothers and Peanuts creator Charles Schulz in 1984 . Dr. Joyce Brothers at one of her homes om Fort Lee, New Jersey (left) and (right) with her husband Milton . Brothers tried her luck again on the . superseding '$64,000 Challenge,' answering each question correctly and . earning the dubious distinction as one of the biggest winners in the . history of television quiz shows. She . later denied any knowledge of cheating, and during a 1959 hearing in . the quiz show scandal, a producer exonerated her of involvement. Her celebrity opened up doors. In 1956, she became co-host of 'Sports Showcast' and frequently appeared on talk shows. Mrs. Brothers appeared as a color commentator on CBS for a boxing match . between Carmen Basilio and Sugar Ray Robinson, but her expertise in . psychology became her focus once again a short time later. Two years later, NBC offered her a trial on an afternoon television program in which she advised on love, marriage, sex and child-rearing. A portrait of psychiatrist Dr. Joyce Brothers surrounded by The Beatles during an interview at the Plaza Hotel in New York in February 1964 . Dr. Joyce Brothers being congratulated by M.C. Hal March and Colonel Eddie Eagan, President of New York State Boxing Commission, who was her advisor during the answering of the $64,000 question . Dr. Joyce Brothers, joyfully embraces Col. Eddie Eagan in the "Isolation Booth" seconds after winning $64,000 on the CBS-TV quiz program in 1955 and (right) with Playboy owner Hugh Hefner in 2001 . Boxing Expert: Joyce Brothers Raising the Arms of Carl Olson and Ray Robinson in 1958 . Its success led to a nationally telecast program, and subsequent late-night shows that addressed such taboo subjects as menopause, frigidity, impotence and sexual enjoyment. She also dispensed advice on several phone-in radio programs, sometimes going live. She was criticized by some for giving out advice without knowing her callers' histories. But Brothers responded that she was not practicing therapy on the air and that she advised callers to seek professional help when needed. Mrs. Brothers was noted for two on-air incidents in which she prevented . troubled people from committing suicide – once in 1965, and once on . radio in 1971. In the latter incident, Mrs. Brothers comforted a woman . who had overdosed on sleeping pills, and kept her on the line for three . and a half hours, the Paley Center recalled. Despite criticism of the format, the call-in show took off, and by 1985, the Association of Media Psychologists was created to monitor for abuses. For almost four decades, Brothers was a columnist for Good Housekeeping. She also wrote a daily syndicated advice column that appeared in more than 350 newspapers. A constant presence during on the small screen during the 1960s and beyond, Brothers hosted her own nationally syndicated television shows which included, 'The Dr. Joyce Brothers Show', 'Ask Dr. Brothers' and 'Living Easy with Dr. Joyce Brothers.' Celebrity Appearances: Joyce Brothers (3rd left) appears with (from left) Marion Ross, Tom Bosley, Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Erin Moran, Anson Williams in 'Happy Days' In this Jan. 16, 2004 file photo, psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers, left, and Bruce Spizer, author of 'The Beatles are Coming' are interviewed at a news conference in New York . Later, Brothers branched out into film, playing herself in more than a dozen movies, including 'Analyze That' (2002), 'Beethoven's 4th' (2001), 'Lover's Knot' (1996) and 'Dear God' (1996). She was also an advocate for women. In the 1970s, Brothers called for changing textbooks to remove sexist bias, noting that nonsexist cultures tend to be less warlike. The quiz show scandal of 1958-59 was one of the biggest scandals in the history of television. It erupted in 1958 when it was revealed that quiz show producers had been rigging the outcome of some shows, including 'The $64,000 Question,' by giving favored contestants the answers in advance. Brothers was one of a number of big winners who told an Associated Press survey in November 1959 that they knew nothing of any cheating. At a House hearing that month, associate producer Mort Koplin also said Brothers was among those not involved in cheating. Dr. Phil McGraw paid tribute to Joyce Brothers on her death today at the age of 85 . Television personality Joyce Brothers arrives for the "She Made It: Women Creating Television and Radio" salute at the Museum of Television & Radio in Beverly Hills, California, in this December 5, 2006, file photo . But he also described how contestants, who were carefully interviewed in advance, could be affected unknowingly as producers tried to manipulate the outcome of shows by tailoring questions to benefit favored ones and oust less-favored ones. According to the testimony, Brothers applied to be a '64,000 Question' contestant as an expert in home economics and psychology. The producers, looking for an audience-pleasing oddity, suggested the pretty young woman try boxing as her specialty. She learned the subject so well, Koplin said, she kept on winning even after the producers 'threw the book' at her with tough questions aimed at eliminating her. Born Joyce Diane Bauer in New York, Brothers earned her bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia. She wrote numerous advice books, including 'Ten Days To A Successful Memory' (1964), 'Positive Plus: The Practical Plan for Liking Yourself Better' (1995) and 'Widowed' (1992), a guide to dealing with grief written after the death of her husband in 1990. Brothers is survived by sister Elaine Goldsmith, daughter Lisa Brothers Arbisser, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | Joyce Brothers passes away peacefully at her home in New York City on Monday .
Launched to fame as the first woman to win iconic game show 'The $64,000 Question' in 1955 .
Fronted her own television advice shows throughout the 1960s - publishing a wildly successful series self-help books .
Rubbed shoulders with celebrities such as 'Tonight Show' host Johnny Carson, The Beatles, Peanuts creators Charles Schulz and appeared in movies along with Robert De Niro .
Described as the inspiration for modern television psychologists such as Dr. Phil and radio host 'Dr. Laura' Schlessinger . | [
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A chicken farmer has been handed over £18,000 in compensation after his birds stopped laying eggs because they became terrified by low-flying Apache helicopters. The farmer in the Sussex village of Ninfield received £18,708 from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) after claiming his birds were so frightened by the loud noise of the helicopter that egg production fell. The payout was just one of four last year made to poultry farmers who said that their chickens were so scared by military aircraft that they trampled one another death and that the survivors were so terrified by the noise, the stopped laying eggs. A map showing some of the compensation payouts made by the Ministry of Defence due to low-flying incidents across the UK last year . It comes as figures released under the Freedom of Information Act showed that the MoD paid out a total of £1.1million in compensation due low flying incidents in 2014. Payments were also made to people who lost horses, cows and puppies, which were also spooked by the noise of the military aircraft. The figures also showed that the MoD sanctioned a payment of £25,000 to a falconry centre in Derbyshire which lost a number of precious birds of prey when a helicopter flew over it. It is believed around eight birds including owls, hawks and falcons were killed in the incident when the terrified birds fatally injured themselves by flying full speed into the wire walls of the aviary trying to get away from the noise. Many of the compensation payouts come with confidentially agreements so that people agree not to disclose what they have been paid for. Other payments included £42,700 for cows that died after being scared by a Puma helicopter in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, and £20,000 for an injured horse that lost its foal in a case in Dyfed, Wales. The MoD also sanctioned £1,286 to repair a bus shelter in Worthy Down, Winchester, that was damaged by a low-flying Chinook helicopter and £2,590 after a Lynx helicopter damaged the roof of a home in Hungerford, Berkshire. Often the biggest payouts are made to horse riders who suffer injuries when their animals bolt after being spooked by the military aircraft. A farmer in Ninfield, Sussex received the compensation after claiming that his chickens stopped laying eggs after becoming terrified of the noise made by low-flying Apache helicopters (file picture) In the previous year the biggest payment was £83,125 to a person who suffered severe head injuries after being knocked over by a horse which had been scared by a Chinook helicopter. Last year also saw £2,200 paid to owner of a parrot from Ayrshire which died after being scared by a Hercules transport plane, which flew over its owner’s home. There has also been compensation paid to members of a therapy group whose tranquillity was disturbed by the aircraft and the vet bills paid of a parrot which broke both its legs after being scared. A MoD spokesperson said: 'Flying training is carried out across the UK to develop and practice the techniques needed on operations. 'The MOD treats all flying complaints seriously and while we have a responsibility to ensure that military aircrews are fully trained and prepared for operational duty, we continue to do all we can to minimise disturbance to the public.' An MoD report said low-flying compensation claims required particularly careful monitoring to identify potentially fraudulent claims. But a spokesman for the TaxPayers' Alliance said: 'Clearly many individuals across the country rely on livestock and animals for their livelihood, so it is right that compensation is paid out if the MoD has affected that. 'The level of spending though is shockingly high, and those responsible for errors in planning at the department must be held accountable.' | Farmer in Ninfield, Sussex received £18,708 from the Ministry of Defence .
Claimed low-flying helicopters scared his birds who stopped laying eggs .
Four other farmers were also paid compensation after birds stopped laying .
A falconry centre in Derbyshire were paid £25,000 after eight birds died .
Came after they flew into wire walls when spooked by low-flying aircraft .
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(CNN) -- Every week, Jackie Kaminer of Roswell, Georgia, buys fish for dinner at the local market. Although she knows it's full of nutrients -- including good-for-your-heart omega-3 fatty acids -- she's careful of the types of fish she brings home. Jackie Kaminer contemplates fish choices; she buys only "safe" fish, like salmon, haddock and tilapia. Her concern? Mercury and the dangers it poses to her children. So, she sticks to certain varieties: salmon, cod, tilapia and haddock are "safe fish," but she stays away from swordfish, sea bass and tuna. As a mother of three, Kaminer should be concerned. Released into the atmosphere by industrial pollution, mercury contaminates water systems (and soil) when it rains. As fish feed on one another, the mercury stores up in their bodies. The toxic metal affects the nervous system. And although studies have shown large amounts of mercury can also affect fertility and blood pressure, and possibly cause memory loss in adults, it's particularly dangerous to young children and fetuses. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, during the first several years of life, a child's brain is still developing and absorbing nutrients. Prenatal and infant mercury exposure can cause poor mental development, cerebral palsy, deafness and blindness. Even in low doses, mercury may affect a child's development, delaying walking and talking, shortening attention span and causing learning disabilities. Having mercury levels that are too high isn't someone else's problem. In a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of 17 women of childbearing age in the United States has mercury in her blood above the level that could pose a risk to a developing fetus (5.8 micrograms per liter). So the federal government advises pregnant women and those thinking of becoming pregnant to avoid certain fish, such as shark, swordfish and fresh tuna, usually found in fish markets and sushi. Canned tuna seems to be less of a threat, but the U.S. Department of Agriculture says consumption should be limited. Why avoid these kinds of fish? According to Andrew Heyes, a scientist with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, Maryland, the older and larger the fish, the more mercury it has stored. "As it grows older, it can't eliminate mercury as fast as it takes it in," he says. "So there's an accumulation in the fish." Watch more on fish and mercury » . Because mercury is a growing threat to us and our environment, companies have started to take mercury out of thermometers, switches and even batteries to prevent it from entering our soil. Now, many regions, like the Chesapeake Bay states of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware, have instituted new rules to limit mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants, one of the largest sources of mercury pollution in the region. Researcher Cindy Gilmour, also with the SERC, says that is a positive development because mercury contamination is getting out of hand. "We've opened Pandora's Box and we've let that mercury out from where it was buried underground, into the atmosphere and into our soils and waterways," she says. "All that excess mercury causes problems, not just in people." In an effort to make sure these new regulations on mercury emissions are effective, scientists like Heyes and Gilmour are measuring levels of the toxic metal in watersheds near the bay. Gilmour says the research is needed. "All those rules are starting to go into place, and we are starting to put those controls on our power plants. So what we want to find out here is whether those rules work and if the money we are investing in these technologies is really going to help," she says. As they monitor mercury, scientists are also learning more about how it behaves in nature. Gilmour says mercury contaminates more than just the soil and water. "Mercury has a large impact on all kinds of animals -- loons, amphibians, songbirds, are all affected," she says. It will be several years before researchers know if the regulations are making a difference. Until then, health experts say enjoy fish -- it's good for you -- but be like Jackie Kaminer and pick your fish wisely. | We're told to eat fish, but some varieties contain high levels of mercury .
The bigger and older the fish, the more mercury can accumulate .
Mercury is released into air by industrial pollution: contaminates water and soil .
New rules near Chesapeake Bay limit emissions from coal-fired power plants . | [
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By . Associated Press and Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 10:20 EST, 14 November 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 14:14 EST, 14 November 2013 . Residents of several Florida homes have been evacuated due to a sinkhole that opened up in a Dunedin, Florida backyard, near St Petersburg Thursday. Dunedin Deputy Fire Chief Trip Barrs said the hole appeared to be about 12-feet wide when officials arrived on the scene around 6am, but grew to 40-feet-wide and 30-feet-deep by 9am. Residents of seven neighboring houses were evacuated as a precaution and power has been shut off in the area. No injuries have been reported. Scroll down for video . Into the earth: A sinkhole opened up this morning in Dunedin, Florida, swallowing up parts of two homes . Expanding: When fire and rescue responders arrived on the scene around 6am, the sinkhole was 12-feet-wide but soon grew to 40-feet-wide and 30-feet-deep . Breakfast: The sinkhole gobbled up a boat, pool and one home's master bedroom. No one was injured from the sinkhole . Homeowner Michael Dupre said they heard the sinkhole open up in their backyard around 5:15 this morning. 'It sounded like banging against the windows. I thought someone was trying to break-in,' his daughter Ivy Dupre told Fox 13. Ivy Dupre said that there seemed to be two sinkholes, one that opened up in the backyard and one near her bedroom, but that has not yet been confirmed by fire and rescue officials. The sinkhole has swallowed up the master bedroom and in-ground pool of one home, while another home lost their deck and boat. After the sinkhole opened up, the Dupre's called 911. Fire and rescue officials told them to grab whatever they could and get out of the home. Sinkhole alley: Sinkholes are common in this area of Florida, nicknamed 'sinkhole alley' for the type of porous rocks that cause the earth to shift . 'We grabbed only the important stuff. Insurance information - stuff like that,' Mr Dupre said. 'You don't really think about this kind of stuff happening.' Sinkholes are common in Florida because the peninsula is made up of porous carbonate rocks such as limestone that store and help move water underground. Over time, the rocks can dissolve from an acid created from oxygen in water, creating a void under the limestone roof. When dirt, clay or sand gets too heavy for the limestone roof, it can collapse, creating a sinkhole. On February 28, Jeffrey Bush died when a sinkhole opened under his bedroom in Seffner, Florida, near Tampa. His body was never recovered. In August, sections of a building at a resort near Orlando collapsed into a sinkhole. No one was injured in that sinkhole. Early morning surprise: According to homeowners in the area, the sinkhole opened up at about 5:15 this morning . 'After the Seffner sinkhole, we were scared,' Mr Dupre told WTSP. 'We've been dealing with our insurance company and finally two days ago, they started working on our house. Now it looks like our house is gone.' State officials say three counties in the Tampa region are known as 'sinkhole alley.' Two-thirds of the sinkhole damage claims reported to the state Office of Insurance Regulation between 2006 and 2010 came from Hernando, Hillsborough and Pasco counties. Dunedin is in neighboring Pinellas County. | A sinkhole opened up at 5:15am this morning in Dunedin, Florida near St Petersburg .
The sinkhole opened up between two homes, and seven others have been evacuated since .
When fire and rescue crews arrived on the scene at 6am, the hole was 12-feet-wide but grew to 40-feet-wide by 9am. It is about 30-feet-deep .
No injuries have been reported . | [
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Forget selfies. Those are so 2013. Make way, instead, for a new way so show your handsome, or lovely, mug to the Internet -- a budding Web movement that combines high-tech geekery with the human desire to be seen. Call them "dronies." As personal drones find their way into more and more hands, folks have begun using the personal, unmanned aircraft, kitted out with video cameras, to add a little flare to the Internet's ubiquitous "look at me" self-shots. "Let's be honest, selfies aren't going anywhere," said Alexandra Dao, a community development manager at video site Vimeo. "But the dramatic reveal aspect adds another level of interest." There may be no such thing as a "dronie expert" just yet. But Dao does claim the distinction of coining the term. About two months ago, she saw that a friend had commented on a video posted to the site by tech entrepreneur Amit Gupta. It was shot on San Francisco's Bernal Hill, starting with a closeup of Gupta and two friends, then panning up and out to show the San Fran skyline. The friend "proclaimed it a new kind of shot," she said, "and I jumped in with the suggestion of 'dronie'." A few more dronies popped up the following day, leading Dao to begin collecting them on a new Vimeo channel. From there, it started the march to becoming a Web trend. A Web trend with a silly name? Sure. But, hey ... it's no "owling." iReport: Remote aerial photography . Twitter got into the action last month. At the Cannes Lions advertising festival in France, the social-media service garnered some free publicity using drones to create scenic Vine videos of employees with other festival attendees. The first was of "Star Trek" actor and social-media star Patrick Stewart, who appears in a new Twitter documentary. Twitter's not alone. As these things go, some early Web celebs are emerging in the dronie world. The Works family, Josh, Jessa and their son, Jack, sold all their stuff and took off on a permanent road trip in their Airstream bus in 2011. (Both parents have jobs that let them work from anywhere). They're documenting the trip with often stunning photos on Instagram and, somewhere along the way, got their own drone. Voila! The "first family" of dronies is born. There was the one three weeks ago from Camp Creek in Oregon, where the drone flies up to showcase the towering trees in the site's old-growth forest. Or their first, a vertigo-inducing zoom-out on Vance Creek Bridge in Washington, the second-highest built bridge in the United States. It remains to be seen whether dronies will become just another flash in the pan on the fast-twitch Web, or a more enduring Web presence like the venerable animated GIF. Dao says she's seeing some momentum. "I've definitely noticed more interest in using drones for photography and filmmaking, even amongst my friends," she said. "Drones just open up so many possibilities for interesting compositions and they're a lot more accessible than some of the professional equipment that filmmakers have had to use in the past to get these kinds of shots." | A new breed of selfie -- the "dronie" -- is hitting the Web .
Drone owners are using the aircraft to show themselves .
The term "dronie" was coined on video site Vimeo .
One family shares drone video from their nationwide trip . | [
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The largest solar-panel plant in the world, built near the Mojave desert, has been blamed for blinding pilots flying over the California facility. The Ivanpah plant, in San Bernardino, uses 173,500 mirrors to reflect sunlight on to boilers, but despite its green credentials it has been criticized as a flying hazard. Two anonymous complaints were made to the Federal Aviation Administration in August last year, complaining of a 'blinding glare' coming off the plant. Bright: Pilots have complained about glare from the Ivanpah solar facility . The complaints came from a pilot who had taken off from Boulder City, and an air traffic controller working at a Los Angeles airport. Every day, dozens of flights pass . over the sprawling desert plant, which is under a flight path between . Las Vegas and southern California. A spokesman for the FAA told Daily Caller: 'The FAA is aware of potential glare from solar plants and is exploring how to best alert pilots to the issue.' In one of the complaints, the pilot . of a small transport plane described the glare from the mirrors, which . are the size of garage doors, as 'like looking into the sun'. The pilot and air traffic controller are not the only ones to have concerns about the plant. Environmental . groups are concerned about the impact of species such as the desert . tortoise, which lost habitat during the building of the 3,500-acre . facility, and birds injured by the intense heat given off by the . mirrors. The world's . largest solar plant however, is able to provide clean, green power to . 140,000 homes - the equivalent of taking 72,000 cars off the road. The plant's 173,500 mirrors, known as heliostats, reflect sunlight onto huge water towers, which are 459ft high - 100ft taller than the Statue of Liberty. Steam is produced which can power a turbine. As well as using a renewable power supply - the sun - the plant uses 95 percent less water than other thermal facilities. The pilot and co-pilot were 'distracted and momentarily blinded by the sun reflecting off of mirrors' the written complaint stated. 'In my opinion the reflection from these . mirrors was a hazard to flight because for a brief time I could not . scan the sky in that direction to look for other aircraft,' the pilot added. The air traffic controller also . warned of the dangers of glare, saying the tower received daily . complaints as pilots passed over the facility in the late morning and . early afternoon. 'On this particular morning, an air . carrier complained about the brightness and reiterated that it was "nearly blinding",' the controller said. 'I have no idea what can . be done about this situation, but being a passenger on an aircraft that . flew through this airspace and saw it for myself, I would say that . something needs to be done. It is extremely bright and distracting.' At . the time of the complaints, the facility was still being built. The . developer, BrightSource Energy was also in the process of 'testing and . calibrating' the mirrors. The $2.2 billion plant covers 3,500 acres near the Mojave desert and can be seen from the International Space Station, according to the SB Sun. It started generating power in December last year, and is capable of providing clean power to 140,000 homes. Massive: The plant, built in the Mojave desert, uses 173,500 garage-door sized mirrors to generate power . Intense: Mirrors at the world's largest solar facility are adjusted to track the sun . NRG Energy, which co-owns and runs . the plants, has been notified of the complaints and is due to release a . statement about it soon. An . impact study was carried out before work started at the plant, during . which pilots and air crew had raised concerns about glare. The . study was reported to have found that the plant could cause temporary . blindness to pilots withing 3,300ft of the mirrors, but the layout was . reconfigured to minimize the risk. | Air traffic controller tells FAA of daily complaints from those traveling over desert facility .
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Tokyo, Japan (CNN) -- Paris Hilton left Japan late Wednesday afternoon after initially being refused entry because of a drug conviction, immigration officials said. The American socialite was heading back to the United States "after a lengthy delay at Japanese immigration," her spokesman said Wednesday. "Paris is very disappointed and fought hard to keep her business commitments and see her fans, but she is forced to postpone her commitments in Asia," the spokesman said. She arrived in Japan on Tuesday and had been allowed to spend the night, to see whether immigration officials would reconsider their initial refusal to allow her entry. Hilton left about 4 p.m. Wednesday, before they reached a final verdict, said an immigration official at Narita Airport. Hilton pleaded guilty to a drug charge earlier in the week in Las Vegas, Nevada. Japan generally denies entry to foreigners who are on probation. Hilton had traveled to Japan because of "business obligations planned many months earlier," her spokesman said. "Paris understands and respects the rules and laws of the immigration authorities in Japan and fully wishes to cooperate with them," the spokesman said. "Paris looks forward to returning in the future to a country she loves and has been coming to for the past 10 years." On Monday, Hilton entered guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges of drug possession and obstruction of an officer, but a felony cocaine possession charge was dropped. She was sentenced to a year of probation, a $2,000 fine and 200 hours of community service. She was arrested on the Las Vegas Strip last month after she and her boyfriend were stopped by a motorcycle officer who smelled marijuana coming from their vehicle. Hilton admitted in court Tuesday that a small amount of cocaine found in her pocketbook was hers. CNN's Junko Ogura and Marc Balinsky contributed to this report. | NEW: Hilton is "very disappointed" and fought to stay in Japan .
The socialite is headed back to the U.S.
She pleaded guilty to a drug charge earlier in the week in Las Vegas .
Hilton was traveling on business, a spokesman said . | [
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By . Jessica Jerreat . PUBLISHED: . 12:54 EST, 6 June 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 12:55 EST, 6 June 2013 . A 30-year-old man has been cleared of murder after a jury agreed his actions were justified after he shot an escort when she took his money but refused to have sex with him. Lenora Frago was shot in the neck by Ezekiel Gilbert on Christmas Eve 2009. The 23-year-old was paralyzed and died several months later. A Bexar County Texas court acquitted Mr Gilbert, who had been facing a life sentence, of murder because he was trying to retrieve stolen property. Cleared: Ezekiel Gilbert was found not guilty after a Texas court ruled he was justified for shooting at an escort . His defense team argued that the . shooting was not intended to kill Miss Frago and his actions were . justified because he believed sex was included as part of the fee. In Texas, residents are allowed to 'to use deadly force to recover property during . a nighttime theft'. Miss Frago, who had been dependent on a respirator after being left paralyzed in the shooting, died in July 2010. She had suffered brain damage after the respirator disconnected a few months after she was shot. Not guilty: Ezekiel Gilbert was cleared of murder by a Texas jury after shooting an escort . Victim: Craigslist escort Lenora Frago died several months after being shot in the neck . Miss Frago's brother wept earlier in . the trial as he recalled the moment the family decided to end her life . support, according to My San Antonio. Neurologist Augusto Parra also disagreed with the defense that her death was not Mr Gilbert's fault. 'When you are bedridden like her - . with mechanical support, with tubes for feeding - these patients are . prone ... to have complications,' Mr Parra said. 'She was in this . situation because she was shot.' The escort was shot in the early hours of Christmas Eve after Mr Gilbert confronted her driver about Miss Frago taking his money but refusing to have sex. Christopher Perkins, who described himself as the young woman's manager, told the court earlier that the $150 fee did not include a guarantee of sex. He added: 'Lenora normally would do lap dances and hanging out. That was her thing. Her regular customers were all quiet, reserved guys and she would hang out.' Mr Perkins had been waiting in the car outside Mr Gilbert's Camino Real Apartments at about 4.15am when he confronted him with an assault rifle. As he and Miss Frago sped away from the apartment, he fired the gun, with one of the bullets hitting the escort in the neck. Shootout: Bullet holes can be seen in the car Lenora Frago was in as she left Ezekiel Gilbert's apartment . Rendezvous: Lenora Frago had agreed to meet Ezekiel Gilbert at his Camino Real Apartment . Mr Perkins told the court he remembered her saying: 'He's got a gun! Go! Go! Go!' before hearing the shots, according to the San Antonio Express-News. Mr Gilbert told the court during his trial he was trying to shoot the back tires of their car to stop them while he called police to retrieve his money. After being found not guilty of murder, Mr Gilbert hugged his defense attorneys and thanked God, his lawyers, and the jury for being able to 'see what wasn't the truth'. | Court says Ezekiel Gilbert's actions were justified as escort took his money .
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Roger Federer had a 10-minute row with rival Stan Wawrinka after Federer's wife 'heckled' him from the sidelines during their match. Federer won the match 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 at the O2 in London on Saturday but his victory has been overshadowed by the fallout. It is understood that one of the reasons the Swiss compatriots fell out at their ATP Tour Finals semi-final was because Federer's wife Mirka heckled Wawrinka. Stan Wawrinka (left) and Roger Federer pose together before their ATP World Tour Finals semi-final at the O2 . Wawrinka trained in Lille ahead of next weekend's Davis Cup final, where he will play alongside Federer . The Swiss No 2 sweeps the court after the session, but the controversy has overshadowed his preparation . Neither Federer or Wawrinka has responded to the spat yet, although they are expected to play together . Wawrinka, arriving in Lille, will be key if Federer is to pick up the last title he has not yet earned in his career . Federer announced his withdrawal from the ATP World Tour Finals on Sunday after arguing with Wawrinka . Federer's wife Mirka is alleged to have questioned whether Wawrinka could beat her husband in the semis . Wawrinka was left unhappy after overhearing comments from Federer's wife Mirka on Saturday night . Federer (second left) poses with his first Wimbledon trophy in 2003 alongside then-girlfriend Mirka (right) Born in Bojnice, Czechoslovakia in 1978, Mirka Vavrinec began her own tennis career at a young age and turned professional when she was 20. She won three ITF titles during her career and reached a highest ranking of No 76 in the world in September 2001, but a persistent foot injury forced her to quit the game a year later. She met Federer at the 2000 Sydney Olympics and married him in 2009. The couple have two sets of twins - identical twin girls Myla Rose and Charlene Riva (born July 23, 2009) and twin boys Leo and Lennart (born May 6, 2014). As well as looking after her children, Mirka often follows her husband on tour and is said to be a major factor in the huge success he has experienced over the last 11 years. In an interview with Inside Tennis earlier this year, Federer said of his wife: 'I think every wife is important. Mine is no different. She's [always] been involved to some degree, but [she was more] involved, midway through our relationship. She came to every practice, every match, spent breakfast, lunch, and dinner together for years. 'It's still very intense today, but we have kids and she's seen 900 matches, I guess. She's OK missing one once in a while and not coming to practices any more. She's been very important in my life, not just as a tennis player, but overall.' Among Wawrinka's complaints is that she made audible comments from his supporters' box – which is at ground level – questioning in French whether he would have the guts to close the match. According to several eyewitnesses, a vociferous argument developed between the pair in the backstage area. Tour officials decided that the best thing was to push them alone into a private room that had been converted into a gym area, as there is no communal locker room at the arena. While the dispute is not believed to have become physical, a heated 10-minute row ensued in which both aired their grievances against the other. In what had been an unusually feisty and high quality semi-final, Wawrinka had four match points and served for the match at 5-4. According to French television, Wawrinka was picked up saying: 'She did the same thing at Wimbledon.' John McEnroe spoke of the dispute on American television, but he seemed unaware of the extent to which it has escalated, according to those Sportsmail has spoken to. Another cause of tension in matches between the two is said to be the presence in Federer's box of Swiss Davis Cup captain Severin Luthi, who coaches the world No 2 along with Stefan Edberg. Although doing his best to stay impartial in these encounters, it is not hard to see why Wawrinka might resent his team competition captain siding with his rival when it comes to their head-to-head combat. Ultimately the Swiss No 2 was unable to finish the job off and was denied a place in the final of the prestigious year-end championships, with well-placed sources saying he was furious at the intervention of Mrs Federer. Mirka and Roger, who first met in 2000 and married in 2009, have two sets of twins together . Wawrinka (left) and Federer hug after their ATP World Tour Finals semi-final at the O2 Arena in London . John McEnroe spoke of the dispute between Wawrinka and Federer on American television . Federer, pictured during his semi-final win against Wawrinka, cited a back injury as his reason for pulling out . Federer and Mirka, pictured at Doha airport in January 2006, met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics . Next up for Swiss duo Federer and Wawrinka is the Davis Cup final against France. The three-day team event, which begins on Friday, could see the pair joining forces in a doubles match at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. Marco Chiudinelli and Michael Lammer are the other members of the Switzerland team. There was no comment from the Federer camp on Monday morning, but the situation is especially delicate because on Friday the two men, who have got on well in the past, are playing for Switzerland in the Davis Cup final against France. It is the only major prize in tennis to have eluded the 17-time Grand Slam champion, and he will be relying on his long-time colleague to help him achieve that last ambition, particularly if they are paired together for a doubles match. They were leaving for Lille on Monday morning where the match will be played inside the city's football stadium. While the undoubted row between the two men is a distraction, it was not the main cause of Federer pulling out of Sunday night's final, although the tension it caused is unlikely to have helped. The Swiss master, drained by the physically and mentally exhausting match against Wawrinka, sustained a pull in his back and clearly did not wish to risk it ahead of the Davis Cup final. Federer usually manages to avoid controversy and his wife says little in public, despite playing a major role in her 33 year-old husband's phenomenal career. Mirka Federer was a tennis player herself but she now supports her husband's career and follows him on tour . Federer, pictured with Mirka at the Laureus World Sports Awards, says his wife has seen over 900 matches . Mirka watches her husband in action at Wimbledon in 2012 with twin daughters Myla Rose and Charlene Riva . Those who know her speak of someone quietly formidable and determined who behind the scenes helps organise the incredibly busy life of her spouse, with whom she now has two sets of twins. A former player herself, when she was known as Miroslava Vavrinec, she reached a career high singles ranking of 76 and met the soon-to-be superstar at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. However, she had to retire from the sport with a persistent foot injury and has since channelled her energies into helping her husband become the global icon that he now is. Aside from maintaining his fitness and training regime and having four young children, Federer also has a large portfolio of sponsorships and has his own personal charitable foundation that he attends to. Mirka, who married him in 2009, is said to be a key component in making his life run like a Swiss clock to keep the success going. She is also known to have steely side, and it seems that is what has led to the fallout with Wawrinka that could be a threat to Switzerland's Davis Cup dreams. Like MailOnline Sport's Facebook page. | Roger Federer pulled out of the ATP Tour Finals final on Sunday .
Winner Novak Djokovic was left to face Andy Murray in an exhibition .
Federer argued with Stan Wawrinka backstage after their semi-final .
The pair had a 10-minute row in a room which was being used as a gym .
Wawrinka was angry about comments made by Federer's wife Mirka .
The Swiss duo will represent their country in the Davis Cup final this week . | [
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By . Anna Edwards . PUBLISHED: . 11:24 EST, 4 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 03:08 EST, 5 April 2013 . A new strain of deadly bird flu has killed four people in China and a total of 11 people have contracted the H7N9 virus. The deadly strain, previously . unknown in people, has begun to mutate into a form more likely to cause a . human pandemic, scientists say. Chinese authorities are studying the dangerous strain, as Japan and Hong Kong have stepped up vigilance against the virus and Vietnam has banned imports of Chinese poultry. Scroll down for video . A nurse attends to patients being treated on drips in a hospital in Shanghai. The city has activated an emergency response plan following four deaths of the strain of bird flu . A 48-year-old man who worked in poultry transportation in the eastern province of Jiangsu died in a hospital in the nearby city of Shanghai . A strain bird flu in China appears to have mutated so that it can spread to other animals, raising the potential for a bigger threat to people . The H7N9 bird flu strain does not appear to be transmitted from human to human but authorities in Hong Kong raised a preliminary alert and are taking precautions at their airport. In Japan, airports have put up posters at entry points warning all passengers from China to seek medical attention if they suspect they have bird flu. A total of 11 people in China have been confirmed to have contracted H7N9, all in the east of the country. A 48-year-old man who delivers poultry died of the virus in Shanghai today, bringing the number of deaths to four, state media said. Authorities in Shanghai also discovered the H7N9 virus in a pigeon sample taken from a traditional wholesale market, Xinhua added, believed to be the first time the virus has been discovered in a animal in China since the outbreak began. '(China) will strengthen its leadership in combating the virus... and coordinate and deploy the entire nation's health system to combat the virus,' the Health Ministry said in a statement late on Wednesday on its website. An official lets a dog sniff out items of possible quarantine concern at Incheon International Airport in South Korea as health authorities stepped up quarantine measures to fight against a bird flu outbreak in China . Health authorities nationwide are studying the dangerous new strain and preparing isolation units for possible new infections with H7N9 avian influenza . A worker catches chickens at a market in Nanjing, eastern China's Jiangsu province. Flu experts across the world are studying samples isolated from the patients to assess the human pandemic potential of the strain . In Hong Kong, authorities activated the preliminary 'Alert Response Level' under a preparedness plan for an influenza pandemic, which calls for close monitoring of chicken farms, vaccination, culling drills, and a suspension of imports of live birds from the mainland. All passengers on flights in and out of Hong Kong were being asked to notify flight attendants or airport staff if they were feeling unwell. Vietnam said it had banned poultry imports from China, blaming the risk of H7N9 for their clampdown. Just . days after authorities in China announced they had identified cases of . H7N9, flu experts in laboratories across the world are picking through . the DNA sequence data of samples isolated from patients to assess its . severity. Other strains of bird flu, such as H5N1, have been circulating for many years and can be transmitted from bird to bird, and bird to human, but not generally from human to human. 'The gene sequences confirm that this is an avian virus, and that it is a low pathogenic form (meaning it is likely to cause mild disease in birds),' said Wendy Barclay, a flu virologist at Britain's Imperial College London. 'But what the sequences also reveal is that there are some mammalian adapting mutations in some of the genes.' Poultry is displayed for sale at a stall in a market, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The country has banned imports of Chinese poultry and other countries have quickly introduced procedures to try and keep the strain out . A Chinese vendor holds up a black chicken, often used in herbal soup, for sale in a poultry stall in a market in Beijing. The country reported its fourth death from H7N9 avian influenza today . Vietnam has banned Chinese poultry imports after China reported eleven human cases of the mutant strain . This, she said, meant the H7N9 virus has already acquired some of the genetic changes it would need to mutate into a form that could be transmitted from person to person. In Beijing, the Health Ministry said the government would swiftly communicate details of the new strain to the outside world and its own people, following complaints it had been too slow to report on the outbreak and suspicion of a cover-up. Chinese internet users and some newspapers have questioned why it took so long for the government to announce the new cases, especially as two of the victims fell ill in February. The government has said it needed time to correctly identify the virus. In 2003, authorities initially tried to cover up an epidemic of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which emerged in China and killed about 10 percent of the 8,000 people it infected worldwide. While the official Xinhua news agency said it was unfair to compare SARS with H7N9, as the new bird flu virus had yet to show signs of human-to-human transmission, it did warn that the government's credibility was on the line. 'If there is anything that SARS has taught China and its government, it's that one cannot be too careful or too honest when it comes to deadly pandemics. 'The last 10 years have taught the government a lot, but it is far from enough,' it said in a commentary. | Latest victim of H7N9 virus 48-year-old man who delivers poultry .
Mutated strain previously unknown in humans .
Vietnam bans imports of Chinese poultry because of virus fears .
Eleven people in China have contracted bird flu strain . | [
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(CNN) -- Firefighters battling a massive blaze in Idaho made headway on Tuesday, a top official said. The Beaver Creek fire has devoured 106,000 acres in Idaho's Sun Valley, but authorities could have the fire up to 20% contained by Tuesday night, incident commander Beth Lund told reporters. "They're making good progress today," she said, noting that authorities are "cautiously optimistic" about the wildfire, which has threatened thousands of homes and forced residents to evacuate. "Right now our primary goal is to get people back in their homes within the next day or two," Lund said. Thunderstorms forecast for Wednesday are a mixed blessing, she said. Lightning could further fuel fires, but more cloud cover and increased relative humidity would help firefighters, she said. Lightning ignited the wildfire more than two weeks ago. Nearly 1,800 people are battling the blaze. So far, it's cost $11.6 million, officials said. In a mountainous area nearby, another wildfire was also raging Tuesday. The Little Queens Fire has scorched an estimated 8,000 acres, with no containment. As that blaze threatened the tiny town of Atlanta, Idaho, two dozen or so residents ignored a mandatory evacuation on Monday to take a stand against the fiery fury of nature. "About 70% of the residents have stayed behind to help," said Gene Haught, Atlanta's fire chief. By Tuesday, the evacuation order had been downgraded, barring the public from the town but allowing the town's 35 permanent residents to stay. Wildfire chars Idaho, rains flood southern Mississippi . "What we are doing mainly is looking at areas that might be a problem and cleaning those up. As equipment arrives, we are going to help deploy it to do some structure protection," Haught said Monday. Residents have also used their own earth-moving equipment to cut a fire line around the town. What to know about wildfires . On Tuesday, two firefighting crews and three engines joined them. Atlanta, Idaho, is a historic mountain town located about 135 miles northeast of Boise. The community, which includes many second homes, is surrounded by the Boise National Forest. It was founded during the Civil War as a mining community -- a trade that attracted Haught and his wife Julie, originally from West Virginia. "It's beautiful," said Julie Haught, "I'll never forget the first time I came here. I thought we had mountains in West Virginia, until I came here." For Julie Haught, Atlanta is "a different world," full of history, charm and a close-knit community. "You got to be here, visit and see why. It is very historic. A lot of these old buildings from back in the day are still here," she said, not wanting to think about the damage the fire would cause to the buildings in the little town she calls home. But like its much larger namesake in the South, the Idaho town of Atlanta has risen from the ashes before. According to Gene Haught, "The town has been wiped down by fire a couple of times in the 1800s and early in the 1900s." His wife prays it won't come to that. "I would miss all the beauty of what we got left. We are hoping and praying the fire doesn't come to this town," she said, "I have seen the destruction to other parts of the town. It will be really heartbreaking if it ends up looking like other burned down areas in the forest." CNN's Dave Alsup and Elwyn Lopez contributed to this report. | NEW: Official: Firefighters are "making good progress" battling Beaver Creek blaze .
NEW: So far, the fire has scorched 106,000 and cost $11.6 million, officials say .
NEW: Officials now say they are "cautiously optimistic" about containing the blaze . | [
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US authorities have relaunched their probe into British bank Standard Chartered's breaking of sanctions on Iran, sending the company's share price tumbling. The London-based firm has already been fined almost £1billion (£620million) after it was found to have helped hide or disguise the identity of Iranian clients in billions of dollars worth of wire transfers. But authorities today re-launched their investigation to determine whether the bank had withheld key information about the true extent of their illegal dealings . Share drop: US authorities have relaunched their probe into British bank Standard Chartered's breaking of sanctions on Iran . According to a report in the New York Times, regulators investigating another bank uncovered evidence of transactions that Standard Chartered had not disclosed. Shares slumped three per cent to a five year low on Thursday morning, as fears were raised that the bank could be hit with further penalties. The firm's profits had already fallen 16 per cent to £950m in the three months to the end of September, although income rose 1 per cent to £2.8bn . In its latest bid to get back on track Standard Chartered pledged to cut costs by £250m next year. The spluttering performance of Standard Chartered has tested the patience of its investors who have grown used to success. | The London-based firm has already been fined almost £1billion .
It was found to have helped hide or disguise the identity of Iranian clients in billions of dollars worth of wire transfers .
Shares slumped three per cent to a five year low on Thursday morning . | [
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