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Nun gives birth to surprise baby after complaining of stomach pains

The woman rushed hospital doctors told pregnant A nun living Italian convent given birth surprise baby complaining stomach pains, according Italian press. The nun, came Italy South America, belonged order called Missionary Sisters Love Christ Macerata, located Italian region Le Marche. She says idea pregnant. She taken hospital sisters, doctors quickly told pregnant, according Italian newspaper Il Corriere Adriatico. The baby healthy nun’s convent expressed interest taking care him. The nun arrived convent June, believed already pregnant. According Italian newspaper L’Unione Sarda, convent said woman "is nun, girl helping” possibly yet taken vows. The woman, reported Bolivia, discharged hospital.

Pentagon: Airstrike killed terror leader in Somalia

There conflicting claims ISIS border, reasons trust reporting claim false.

BREAKING: British-born hostage 'KILLED in failed rescue attempt'

SANAA, Dec 6 (Reuters) - An operation Yemen's armed forces early Saturday freed American hostage held al Qaeda killed 10 members militant group holding him, country's Defence Ministry said website. It name hostage, said operation took place Wadi Abdan Al Daqqar region Shabwa Province southern Yemen targeted al Qaeda group headed Mubarak al-Harad. A security source told Reuters operation included air strike followed raid involving Yemeni U.S. forces. Spokespeople U.S. Defense Department, State Department Federal Bureau Investigation could immediately reached comment. On Thursday, United States said made failed attempt last month rescue 33-year-old journalist Luke Somers kidnapped Sanaa September 2013. A video posted al Qaeda Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Wednesday purported show Somers threatened kill unspecified demands met. Al Qaeda allied Islamist militants strong presence large parts southern eastern Yemen, impoverished Arabian Peninsula country government little control outside main cities. (Reporting By Mohammed Ghobari Mohammed Mukhashaf Sanaa Aden; Additional reporting Curtis Skinner San Francisco; Writing Angus McDowall; Editing Janet Lawrence) Sorry currently accepting comments article.

Zack Snyder’s ‘Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice’ Stolen Batmobile Rumor Put To Rest

Vogue's downtown migration One World Trade Center documented military precision Instagram. Models pitched (though must tough get much done floor-length gown). Will.i.am helped schlep boxes, reason. Now magazine firmly established downtown, amid helicopter-assisted sunset vistas, appears may also less picturesque facet new digs. Gawker reporting offices #blessed rat infestation. According one sources, Anna Wintour decreed staff "must ensure personal office rat-free enters it." Glamorous!

Jihadi John unmasked: Former Westminster University student was arrested FIVE years ago and put on a terror watch list - but he flew to Syria to join ISIS two years later

The Pentagon confirmed Ahmed Abdi Godane, leader Islamist militant group al-Shabaab, killed US air strike earlier week. The United States previously said strike inside Somalia targeted Godane, know whether killed. “We confirmed Ahmed Godane, co-founder al-Shabaab, killed,” said rear admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, describing “major symbolic operational loss” militant group, aligned al-Qaida. Al-Shabaab fighting topple Somalia’s western-backed government regularly launches bombings gun attacks state targets civilians. Godane’s death could lead internal power struggle. On Wednesday US officials said still investigating see whether strike al-Shabaab encampment killed Godane, 37, reportedly trained Taliban Afghanistan. At least three strikes hit convoy al-Shabaab vehicles southern Somalia Monday night, according witnesses spokesman group spoke later Associated Press. The al-Shabaab representative said six al-Shabaab fighters killed strikes. The air raid came days African Union (AU) troops Somali government forces launched “Operation Indian Ocean”, major offensive aimed seizing key ports al-Shabaab cutting one key sources revenue: multi-million dollar exports charcoal. AU forces targeting Shabaab several fronts, Ugandan troops leading offensives main port Barawe, south capital, Mogadishu. The commander AU Somalia said death Godane would “proud happy moment Africa”. Godane, passion poetry, seized world attention year ago Westgate mall attack Nairobi, left least 67 dead. He warned Kenya would suffer atrocities unless withdrew troops AU force Somalia. “You cannot withstand war attrition inside country,” said audio message posted website linked al-Shabaab. “So withdraw forces, prepared abundance blood spilt country.” Washington carried series drone missile strikes past, including attacks reportedly targeting Godane, rarely confirms officially. Godane took leadership al-Shabaab 2008 chief Adan Hashi Ayro killed US missile strike. Also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, Godane al-Shabaab’s spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al-Qaida. In 2012 US offered reward $7m (£4.2m) information leading arrest.

Tiger Woods serving secret PED suspension?

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. -- A journeyman professional golfer spent time recently giving lessons caddying said radio interview Tiger Woods suspended month PGA Tour -- claim PGA Tour Woods' agent vehemently deny. Dan Olsen, 48, last played PGA Tour event 2011 PGA Championship, told 730AM The Game Lansing, Mich., Friday "I heard he's month's suspension ... kind strong witness. It's credible person telling this.'' [+] EnlargeTiger Woods Sam Greenwood/Getty Images Both PGA Tour Tiger Woods' agent emphatically denied claims suspended month Tour. Olsen, played one full season PGA Tour (2004), said exempt tour player told him, would disclose player say fully believed him. He also told ESPN.com's Michael Collins Monday information got suspension first-hand. "It's testosterone, something else,'' Olsen said. "I think said done, he's gonna surpass Lance Armstrong infamy.'' Olsen also talked Woods using "cheater ball,'' referring Nike golf ball plays, allegations potentially damaging suspension. "I'll looked crazy f--- nobody making accusations Tiger,'' Olsen told ESPN.com. Ty Votaw, executive vice president PGA Tour, denied claims brought forth Olsen. "There truth whatsoever claims," Votaw said. "We categorically deny allegations.'' The Tour almost never comments disciplinary matters. Woods said Feb. 11 taking break deal issues game withdrawing first round last month Farmers Insurance Open. "Over past year, Woods withdrawn injury three times fallen outside 70 world. "These claims absolutely, unequivocally completely false,'' said Woods' agent, Mark Steinberg, statement. "They unsourced, unverified completely ridiculous. The PGA Tour confirmed truth claims.'' If Woods failed test performance drugs, PGA Tour said required announce suspension. And would undoubtedly month. If failed test sort recreational substance, tour's policy disclose penalties. But transgression severe, month penalty would seem minor. "They're even going remember women,'' Olsen said, referring personal scandal Woods endured 2009 led divorce wife. "The women going take distance second place. You're gonna talk Lance Armstrong.'' The PGA Tour began testing performance enhancing drugs 2008 Woods randomly tested like players. Only two players run afoul drug testing guidelines suspended year. Olsen tied 12th Tucson 2004, one eight cuts made 31 PGA Tour starts season. He also played Web.com Tour 2006, finishing two top-10s 27 events.

A message from Jim's mom, Diane Foley:

(Mashable) Reports Islamic State militants Mosul contracted Ebola swirled though Iraqi media sources Wednesday. World Health Organization officials said haven’t confirmed cases, organization reached offer assistance. Three outlets reported Ebola showed hospital Mosul, city 250 miles north Baghdad that’s ISIS control since June 2014. The reports, however, perpetuated mostly pro-government Kurdish media. “We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola,” “We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola,” Christy Feig, WHO’s director communications told Mashable.

'Jihadi John': Isis fighter named as Mohammed Emwazi from west London

Ahmed Abdi Godane spiritual leader al-Shabab He believed among six people killed U.S. airstrike two cars near al-Shabab stronghold Barawe Godane believed ordered Westgate Mall massacre Kenya September 2013 killed 67 people U.S. officials yet confirmed Godane among dead U.S. drone strikes believed killed leader Somali terrorist group al-Shabab, ordered massacre Kenyan shopping mall last year killed 67 people. U.S. Intelligence officials believe Ahmed Abdi Godane traveling two-car convoy Monday night near al-Shabab's main base Barawe American drone aircraft hit vehicles missiles. Six people killed attack Somali authorities say think Godane among dead - though Pentagon said still awaiting confirmation. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, al-Shabab's spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al-Qaida became high-profile terrorist group Africa. Scroll video Ahmed Abdi Godane believed one six people killed drone fired two-car convoy Somalia Monday night, though U.S. officials confirmed death Dangerous ever: Even though al-Shabab fighters kicked capital Mogadishu, continued attacking targets throughout Africa Under Godane's orders, group attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people year ago month. The group also responsible suicide bombing World Cup watching party Kampala, Uganda, 2010 left 74 dead 70 injured. The U.S. targeted planners bloody Westgate assault, four Britons two Canadians killed. A month attack, Navy SEALs landed al-Shabab's headquarters Barawe attempted capture another mastermind behind attack. In 2012, U.S. government put $7million price Godane's head - though escaped justice now. A witness Monday's airstrike Somalia described ground-shaking explosions caused missile. Somali government African Union forces heading town district heard sounded like 'earthquake' al-Shabab bases hit, governor Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor, told The Associated Press. 'There airstrike near Sablale. We saw something,' Nor said. U.S. commanders said waiting determine outcome Monday's attack. 'U.S. military forces conducted operation Somalia today al-Shabab network. We assessing results operation provide additional information appropriate,' said Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby. After U.S. strike forest near Sablale district south Mogadishu, masked Islamic militants area arrested dozens residents suspected spying U.S. searched nearby homes, resident said. Godane believed ordered Westgate Mall massacre Nairobi, Kenya, last year claimed 67 lives Kenya. He also forged groups alliance al-Qaeda 'Mass arrests started, everyone detained,' said Mohamed Ali, lives Sablale district. 'They even searched nearby jungles stopped nomads transporting milk grass towns questioning.' The U.S. carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A U.S. missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabab last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit U.S. strike killed al-Shabab's top explosives expert. The latest U.S. action comes Somalia's government forces regained control high-security prison capital attacked Sunday. Seven heavily armed suspected al-Shabab members attempted free extremists held there. Somali officials said seven attackers, three government soldiers two civilians killed. Mogadishu's Godka Jilacow prison interrogation center Somalia's intelligence agency, many suspected militants believed held underground cells there. The attack started suicide car bomber detonated explosives-laden vehicle gate prison gunmen fought way prison. Al-Shabab attacked mall Nairobi last year punish Kenya sending troops Somalia extremists. Godane said time mall attack carried retaliation West's support Kenya's Somalia intervention 'interest oil companies.' Al Shabab mostly active Somalia's rural regions ousted capital African Union forces 2011. Somali military officials last week launched military operation oust al-Shabab last remaining bases southern parts Somalia. On Saturday militants withdrew town Bulomarer, located 110 kilometers (70 miles) south Mogadishu, hours fighting.

ISIS cracks down on five confirmed Ebola cases among fighters: official

The man jumped White House fence month sprinted front door made much farther building previously known, overpowering one Secret Service officer running much main floor, according three people familiar incident. An alarm box near front entrance White House designed alert guards intruder muted officers believed request usher’s office, said Secret Service official spoke condition anonymity. The officer posted inside front door appeared delayed learning intruder, Omar Gonzalez, burst through. Officers trained that, upon learning intruder grounds, often alarm boxes posted around property, must immediately lock front door. After barreling past guard immediately inside door, Gonzalez, carrying knife, dashed past stairway leading half-flight first family’s living quarters. He ran 80-foot-long East Room, ornate space often used receptions presidential addresses. Gonzalez tackled counter-assault agent far southern end East Room. The intruder reached doorway Green Room, parlor overlooking South Lawn artwork antique furniture, according three people familiar incident. Secret Service officials earlier said quickly detained main entry. Agency spokesman Edwin Donovan said office commenting due ongoing investigation incident. People jumping White House fence become common occurrence, individuals tackled Secret Services officers guarding complex getting even third way across lawn. Gonzalez first person known jumped fence made inside executive mansion. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson said breach “unacceptable” her, Friday briefed President Obama plans shore security. Pierson expected face tough questions Gonzalez incident Tuesday hearing House Oversight Government Reform Committee. The hearing likely cover number security lapses agency, including new revelations published weekend The Washington Post failure identify properly investigate 2011 shooting attack White House. The detailed account month’s security breach comes people provided information incident The Washington Post whistleblowers contacted Rep. Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah), chairman House Oversight subcommittee Homeland Security. Chaffetz said plans ask Pierson alarm meant alert officers intruders could silenced turned down. The congressman said two people inside agency told boxes silenced White House usher staff, whose office near front door, complained noisy. A Secret Service official told The Post usher’s office concerned boxes frequently malfunctioning unnecessarily sounding off. The alarm boxes, officers call “crash boxes,” key pieces agency’s first-alert system, according former agents officials. If spot intruder, officers trained hit large red button nearest box — sending alert every post complex location incursion, piping sound location boxes around property. “If true, fact crash boxes muted avoid ‘disruptive’ due lack resources insufficient number checkpoints barriers,” Chaffetz said. He called incident “failure leadership” Secret Service. “The agency needs solution goes deeper fences people,” Chaffetz said. “It must examine message sent men women protect president leader sacrifices security appease superficial concerns White House ushers.” The new revelations follow accounts provided The Post last week detailing Gonzalez’s ability enter White House reflected failure multiple levels security around compound. The agency relies successive layers fail-safe protecting president White House complex. In incident, plainclothes surveillance team duty night outside fence, meant spot jumpers give early warning made over. When team didn’t notice Gonzalez, officer guard booth North Lawn. When officer couldn’t reach Gonzales, supposed attack dog, specialized SWAT team guard front door — ready. The dog released, decision review. Some people familiar incident say handler likely felt could release dog many officers pursuit Gonzalez, dog may attacked instead. Since incident, Secret Service added additional layer temporary fencing agency reviews procedures. Alice Crites contributed report. Related: Secret Service fumbled response gunman hit White House 2011 Graphic: The night bullets hit White House Fence-jumper reveals security failures White House

Macaulay Culkin Dead? Fans Freak Out Over Death Rumors

Google Inc. (GOOGL:US) bought six office buildings northwest Silicon Valley headquarters Starwood Capital Group LLC Blackstone Group LP (BX:US) $585 million deal, two people knowledge matter said. The properties part Pacific Shores Center office park Redwood City, California, 11 miles (18 kilometers) Google’s main office Mountain View, said people, asked named transaction private. The company said quarterly report filed yesterday bought land buildings $585 million, without details. The acquisition extends real estate deal spree Google, owner world’s largest search engine, expands hiring makes acquisitions. This month, company signed office-lease agreements total commitment $1 billion 2028, according filing. STORY: Beijing Aims Reduce Hazardous Smog Ahead APEC “We expect continue hire aggressively remainder 2014,” Google said filing. “Acquisitions also remain important component strategy.” The company 55,030 full-time employees Sept. 30, almost 19 percent year earlier, filing shows. Meghan Casserly, spokeswoman Google, declined comment beyond filing. Tom Johnson, spokesman Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Greenwich, Connecticut, Peter Rose, spokesman New York-based Blackstone, declined comment. The Silicon Valley Business Journal reported month Google close completing deal site. STORY: A Mystery Bidder Offers $3 Million 6,000 Detroit's Worst Homes Fitness Center The properties Google purchased comprise 934,200 square feet (86,800 square meters) Class A office space, well 38,000-square-foot fitness center includes gym, pool spa, according people knowledge matter. That’s half 1.7 million square feet office space complex. The office building addresses 1200, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 Seaport Blvd., people said. Pacific Shores Center 106-acre (43-hectare) waterfront campus developed San Francisco-based Jay Paul Co. early 2000s. It lies halfway San Francisco San Jose. The campus, includes sports fields park, next restored wetlands part San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge. STORY: Alibaba Should Buy eBay. Who Wants PayPal? Starwood, Blackstone Starwood Capital bought Pacific Shores Center December 2006, near height commercial-property market, developer Walton Street Capital LLC, immediately resold two buildings. Starwood Capital paid $833 million deal, first office acquisition San Francisco Bay area. Blackstone 2011 bought $80 million junior loan office complex discount effort gain ownership Starwood Capital defaulted, two people knowledge purchase said time. Blackstone gained equity stake properties sold Google loan restructuring. Blackstone, Equity Office unit, major office holdings Northern California second-largest U.S. office landlord, Brookfield Property Partners LP.

Macaulay Culkin Dead? Another Death Hoax Circulates On Facebook

An official Central Public Works Department (CPWD), furlough past 25 years, dismissed service. On Thursday, Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu issued orders dismiss A.K. Verma unauthorised absence duty. Mr. Verma, joined CPWD assistant executive engineer 1980, went leave December 1990 report work thereafter. According Ministry, continued extending leave defied directions report work. An inquiry instituted September 1992 major penalty wilful absence duty. “Owing non-cooperation Mr. Verma inquiry reasons, got delayed fresh charge sheet issued 2005,” Ministry said.

Lynch mob chop man's penis off after catching him allegedly trying to rape teenager

She rarely seen without trademark Chanel sunglasses, day night. So Anna Wintour stepped minus shades Friday afternoon, eyes her. The powerful Vogue editor-in-chief gave steely glare left magazine's new headquarters One World Trade Center, reportedly overrun infestation rats. Scroll video Not amused: Anna Wintour look happy left rat-invested new Vogue office without trademark sunglasses Friday What looking at? Anna said enough luxurious One World Trade Center Chic ever three quarter length fur knee high black boots, 65-year-old media powerhouse wrapped New York cold. Peeking underneath coat patterned purple black silk skirt. In right hand carried black purse overflowing paperwork. Her sharp chin length, glossy bob remained unchanged decades. Not happy: According reports, rats taken offices 25th 26th floor The usual look: Anna, pictured October year Broadway show, wearing famous sunglasses The formidable magazine supremo looked mood mess left Conde Nast's offices 25th 26th floor skyscraper. According New York Daily News, swish new office building infested vermin staff understandably horrified. 'A bunch ate ceiling sports editor's office crawled desk left poops keyboard,' source told paper. 'They ate rug fit door.' Fan fur: Some may disagree choice coat, Miss Wintour always worn fur Coiffed: The fashion queen's chin length bob remained unchanged decades Last month Wintour sent edict saying office must clear disease-carrying creatures stepped building. And numerous failed extermination attempts, city's health authority called in. Approached New York Daily News week, Vanity Fair's legendary editor chief Graydon Carter laughed problem. When asked reporter paper infestation disgusting appeared, replied: 'They're rats, laughed. 'What think?" New offices: The legendary magazine group, Conde Nast, moved last month publications include Vanity Fair Vogue Clean-up: The city's health department called deal infestation newly-opened building

Hunt for 'cruel' owner who abandoned dog at train station

An Indian man penis cut meat cleaver vigilante group, attempting rape teenage girl. The 40-year-old rapist, Suresh Kumar, beaten sticks hour genitals cut off. The incident occurred city Ganganagar, Kumar left bleeding penis testicles lay road next him. Indian rapist3 Indian rapist1 An eyewitness, Aamir Dhawan, scene, said people reluctant help rapist, seeing private parts cut off. He said, “No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime. We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, it’s time stopped. This sends strong message anyone like – punished.” Indian rapist4 The police, however, urged responsible castration come forward submit prosecution. A police spokesman said, “People cannot take law hands. As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice. We ask men carried attack hand find them.”

Graffiti Artist Banksy Arrested In London; Identity Revealed

A rumor Robert Plant ripped $800 million contract offer reunite Led Zeppelin called "rubbish" Plant's publicist. As reported Daily Mirror, Plant, well former bandmates Jimmy Page John Paul Jones, Jason Bonham, son late drummer John Bonham, offered $800 million Virgin mogul Sir Richard Branson perform 35-date, three-city reunion tour. The story went Page, Jones Bonham reportedly signed immediately, Plant ripped papers right front colleagues. Plant's publicist later debunked report The Guardian. If news real, would treat Zeppelin fans. Each three original members scheduled make $200 million performing, another $100 million merchandise split all. Scheduled perform London, Berlin New Jersey, Branson preparing rename one jumbo jets "The Starship," order fly band destinations. He also wanted rebrand jet's staircase "Stairway Heaven," optional 45-date tour extension band agree. HuffPost Entertainment contacted representatives Plant Branson see comment story. This post updated provide response. For more, head The Guardian.

ISLAMIC STATE BEHEADS MISSING AMERICAN JOURNALIST JAMES WRIGHT FOLEY

BREAKING: Islamic State, video, beheads American journalist James Wright Foley kidnapped 2012 -@BNONews

Two GOP Congressmen Say Suspected Terrorists Caught Crossing U.S.–Mexico Border

Scottish people strongest stomachs world – even may struggle restaurant cheese-obsessed North Korean lardball Kim Jong-Un. The waddling dictator already opened branches Pyongyang restaurant China Holland – serving delicacies dog-meat soup bottled aphrodisiac allegedly made bears. Next lot, deep fried Mars bars national dish made sheep’s bowels sounds positively delicious. Kim alleged eyeing Scotland love whisky – popular communist dictatorship it’s sometimes used instead money. The podgy autocrat also admires Alex Salmond’s attempt break free English control last year. While something Scots might able get board with, it’s debatable whether they’ll share Kim’s taste food, Western Pyongyang outlets serving ‘delicacies’ pine nut gruel. MORE: Puppies rescued tiny cages Korean dog-meat farm MORE: Google thinks photoshopped picture North Korean leader Kim Jong-un drag younger sister The key question may whether Kim offers Irn Bru alongside ginseng wine offered Pyongyang outlets. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch, said Jong-un desperate build diplomatic ties European countries left-wing leanings. ‘The Scottish independence referendum catapulted Scotland North Korean elite’s thoughts. ‘Despite voting No’ they’d consider left-leaning Scotland suitable deal England. Plus, North Koreans love whisky. Tourists North Korea told tip people Scotch instead currency.’ One restaurants already opened Holland. They run partnership Office 39, secretive branch North Korean government, uses legal way raising overseas cash. Mr Madden, frequent visitor Pyongyang, North Korean capital, added: “They one ways experience North Korean culture without go there. ‘They done like franchise state renting brand Koreans run. ‘But tailor menus suit. Customers Western Europe won’t get plateful dog!’

L. Jinny? Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, UK Rapper, Suspected in James Foley Killing: Reports

Christian Bale star late Apple CEO Steve Jobs upcoming biopic director Danny Boyle. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin confirmed decision upcoming interview Bloomberg Television today, adding Oscar-winning actor even audition role. "We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale," Sorkin said. "He didn’t audition. Well, meeting." Bale among actors reported contention lead role, along Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio. The still-unnamed film based Walter Isaacson's 2011 biography Jobs, shooting begin within next couple months. Sorkin, best known writing The West Wing The Social Network, says Bale lot work set, though he's confident abilities. "He words say movie people three movies combined," told Bloomberg. "There isn’t scene frame he’s in. So it’s extremely difficult part gonna crush it."

Sugarhill Gang Rapper Big Bank Hank Dies at 57

Apple evaluating platinum future versions Apple Watch, may using ceramic blending achieve extra-durable gold first-generation Edition units, according new report. Sources told Wall Street Journal Apple studying platinum casings, even company intends build them, expected announced today's press event San Francisco. Platinum watches often sell triple price gold ones. The gold Edition Apple Watches already anticipated make expensive products Apple ever sold. Rumors put prices anywhere $5,000 $20,000; reason, Apple also allegedly installing special safes stores. The cheapest Watch $349, midrange models could start around $500 $600. Apple may using standard 18-karat gold. Company exectutives repeatedly claimed material "twice hard" regular gold — fairly malleable — explained possible. Leancrew points Apple patent application describing infusion low-density ceramic particles. By weight, 18-karat gold actually 75 percent gold, remaining quarter normally silver, copper, combination metals. The Apple alloy could use less third gold traditionally required still meeting 18-karat standards. AppleInsider providing live coverage today's press event, begins 10 a.m. Pacific, 1 p.m. Eastern, viewed live.appleinsider.com. The Apple Watch expected occupy stage time.

Kim Jong-Un 'bans the name Kim Jong-un'

Afghanistan veteran Sam Arnold uploaded spine-chilling video US Marine getting direct headshot Taliban sniper—only saved kevlar helmet. It's incredible watch, especially face relief disbelief impact victim. That really close call. According Arnold, "the Marines conducting joint helicopter raid Now Zad district, Helmand Province 2013. The shot occurs right :45 mark video."

What they earn: Vice CEO Shane Smith’s $300,000 steak dinner

Vice founder Shane Smith, something caviar. Via twitter.com Bloomberg reported Wednesday Vice founder Shane Smith recently balled exceptionally hard dinner group 12 Prime Steakhouse Las Vegas, racking $300,000 check. A source Vice told BuzzFeed News Smith sum “well north bill” gambling week CES conference Las Vegas, paid dinner personal credit card. (A Financial Times report says Smith $1 million; FT New York Times say 30 people eating Smith’s dime.) Smith hasn’t commented story, pity, world needs know answer crucial question: How spend $300,000 dinner? Short how-to guide man himself, member $2.5 billion digital media empire, we’re left speculate. So spirit, checked menu Prime Steakhouse Bellagio Hotel Casino. Here’s best guess Smith party 12 could racked tab value single-family home. Here’s check, whenever you’re ready… Prime Steakhouse Bellagio 3600 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas NV 89109 Date: Sometime CES Time: Late. Post $100K blackjack victory. Server: BuzzFeed *Wine menu available, prices based comparable Vegas restaurants 3 Shrimp Cocktails ($24 each) 2 Foie Gras ($32 each) 2 Ribbons Tuna ($24 each) 2 lbs Siberian Sturgeon Caviar ($2,500 each) 4 bottles 2003 Dom Perignon ($400 each) 4 bottles 1998 Boërl & Kroff ($15,000 each) 12 shots Johnnie Walker Blue ($60 each) 12 shots single malt Glen Ord, 30 yr ($60 each) Caesar, Romaine & Parmesan ($17) Roasted Baby Beets, Apple, Ricotta Cheese & Quinoa ($16) Baby Iceberg Lettuce, Crispy Bacon & Maytag Blue Cheese Dressing ($18) Market Tomatoes, Burrata Cheese, Mussini Balsamic & Basil ($19) Steamed Shrimp Salad, Field Greens, Enoki Mushrooms & Tomato ($25) Fall Vegetables, Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds & Red Wine Vinaigrette ($18) Warm Asparagus Salad, Hollandaise & Truffle Vinaigrette ($18) 6 bottles 2008 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti ($20,000 each) 6 bottles 2002 Syrah ($5,000 each) 4 28-oz. Bone-In Rib Eyes ($85 each) 6 Porterhouses ($69 each) 2 Pan-Roasted Dover Soles ($66 each) 4 Cold Water Lobster Tail With Lemon Spaetzle ($62 each) 4 bottles 2007 Montrachet, Domaine Romanée-Conti ($9,000 each) 4 Rosemary-Lime Roasted Chickens With Artichokes, Parmesan & Basil ($36 each) 2 Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes ($12 each) 2 Ginger Sweet Potatoes ($12 each) 2 French Fries ($13 each) 2 Smashed Fingerling Potatoes With Chive Crème Fraîche ($12 each) 2 Truffle Mashed Potatoes ($18 each) 2 Chickpea Fries ($12 each) 2 Gratin Dauphinois Comté Cheese ($12 each) 2 Baked Potato ($12 each) 2 Mac & Cheese ($12 each) 2 Crispy Spaetzle With Gruyère & Chive ($12 each) 2 Onion Rings Tempura ($12 each) 2 Creamed Spinach ($12 each) 2 Glazed Green Vegetables With Goat Cheese & Almond Pesto ($12 each) 2 Glazed Carrots With Tarragon & Yuzu ($12 each) 2 Steamed Asparagus ($14 each) 2 Glazed Market Mushrooms ($16 each) 2 Tender Broccoli With Truffle Gouda Fondue ($16) Artichoke Risotto With Lemon & Parsley ($12) 12 desserts ($14 each) 3 bottles Remy Louis XIII cognac ($300 each) Subtotal: $257,009 18% Service Charge: $46,261.62 Total: $303,270.62 Prime Steakhouse Bellagio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas offers wide variety surf turf creations celebrity chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. Via bellagio.com Prime’s Siberian Sturgeon Caviar traditional accompaniments likely must Smith’s group. The restaurant lists item market price, Eater Las Vegas going $2,500 per pound. A couple pounds caviar seems reasonable. ALLEKO/ALLEKO Mercifully Smith, Prime doesn’t put wine list online. But strip Mario Batali’s Carnevino Wynn, bottles Dom Perignon (2003) run guests $400 each. Jay L. Clendenin/Los Angeles Times / MCT But we, farmers? Any respectable internet baron going spring couple bottles best champagne house. At Batali’s joint, 1.5-liter bottle Boërl & Kroff 1998 set back $15,000 each. AntonMatveev/AntonMatveev Obviously white wine accompanies good foodie’s fish course. Smith’s crew could grabbed couple bottles $9,000 Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2007. An average year, sometimes compromise necessary. Manakin/Manakin For reds, perhaps couple vintages reasonable side, like $5,000 per bottle Sine Qua Non “Just Love It” 2002 Syrah. federicofoto/federicofoto Join us next week, Vice Guide To Surviving Private Jet Rental! @WarrenBuffett company @NetJets shut terrible level service lies instead customer service.

BREAKING UDPATED: ISIS REPORTEDLY USE CHEMICAL WEAPONS IN KOBANE

Unconfirmed reports circulating social media Islamic State group carried chemical attack battling Kurdish forces Kobani. Several journalists reporting ground Tuesday night -- least one Kurdish official -- said aware reports, doctors lack necessary equipment diagnose cause Kurdish victims' complaints. The patients said difficulty breathing, many burns skin, teary eyes swollen lips. Syria (as well Iraq) thought possess chemical weapons, U.S. coalition forces feared weapons might fall ISIS hands. "It could silent missile missile placed neighborhood beforehand,” co-chair Democratic Union Party (PYD) Asya Abdullah told Kurdish Question. “Many people lost consciousness struggling breathe see. We investigating situation necessary technical equipment expertise." Journalists reporting border Kobani Turkey reportedly spoke doctors scene confirmed PYD’s description victims. Al Aan TV reporter Jenan Moussa posted Twitter doctor said “victims way clinic speak following symptoms: teary eyes, suffocation skin burns.” Victims also “swollen lips,” Moussa added. Kurdish affairs analyst Mutlu Civiroglu spoke one four remaining doctors inside Kobani, told victims civilians. “Several patients came health center 11:10pm burn throat & well complaining headache, though situation NOT severe," Dr. Ahmed reportedly told Civiroglu. "We NOT sure cause yet, planning send affected patients Suruc [neighboring city Turkish side border] morning examination.” Reports similar chemical attack surfaced last week Kobani, several Kurdish fighters’ bodies appeared show signs blistering. “Burns white spots bodies dead indicated use chemicals, led death without visible wounds external bleeding,” Kurdish health minister Nisan Ahmed told Middle East Review International Affairs journal. There rumors ISIS militants obtained chemical weapons. Given Kobani Syrian border Turkey, weapons could come undisclosed Syrian stockpile used belong Damascus regime. After Bashar Assad regime carried chemical attack killed nearly thousand people last year, forced dismantle surrender stockpiles. A year attack though, U.S. State Department said “number critical issues remain unresolved” Syrian president's chemical weapons. The substance allegedly used Kobani yet confirmed. However, several chlorine attacks Syria since Assad supposed surrendered weapons cache. Chlorine banned Chemical Weapons Convention used large concentrations weaponized. Symptoms chlorine attacks include teary eyes, burning sensation throat, sensation suffocation headache. ISIS battling Kurdish fighters Kobani month, trying consolidate territory de-facto headquarters Raqqa Turkish border. Despite increase U.S-led coalition airstrikes aid drops aimed pushing insurgents back helping Kurdish fighters, battle Kobani continued Tuesday night.

Kim Jong-un: obese leader 'fractured both ankles'

Seattle/ San Francisco: Google Inc. bought six office buildings northwest Silicon Valley headquarters Starwood Capital Group Llc Blackstone Group Lp $585 million deal, two people knowledge matter said. The properties part Pacific Shores Centre office park Redwood City, California, 18 kilometres Google’s main office Mountain View, said people, asked named transaction private. The company said quarterly report filed Thursday bought land buildings $585 million, without details. The acquisition extends real estate deal spree Google, owner world’s largest search engine, expands hiring makes acquisitions. This month, company signed office-lease agreements total commitment $1 billion 2028, according filing. “We expect continue hire aggressively remainder 2014,” Google said filing. “Acquisitions also remain important component strategy.” The company 55,030 full-time employees 30 September, almost 19% year earlier, filing shows. Meghan Casserly, spokeswoman Google, declined comment beyond filing. Tom Johnson, spokesman Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Greenwich, Connecticut, Peter Rose, spokesman New York-based Blackstone, declined comment. The Silicon Valley Business Journal reported month Google close completing deal site. Fitness centre The properties Google purchased comprise 9,34,200 square feet Class A office space, well 38,000-square-foot fitness centre includes gym, pool spa, according people knowledge matter. That’s half 1.7 million square feet office space complex. The office building addresses 1200, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 Seaport Blvd., people said. Pacific Shores Centre 106-acre waterfront campus developed San Francisco-based Jay Paul Co. early 2000s. It lies halfway San Francisco San Jose. The campus, includes sports fields park, next restored wetlands part San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge. Starwood Capital bought Pacific Shores Centre December 2006, near height commercial-property market, developer Walton Street Capital Llc, immediately resold two buildings. Starwood Capital paid $833 million deal, first office acquisition San Francisco Bay area. Blackstone 2011 bought $80 million junior loan office complex discount effort gain ownership Starwood Capital defaulted, two people knowledge purchase said time. Blackstone gained equity stake properties sold Google loan restructuring. Blackstone, Equity Office unit, major office holdings Northern California second-largest US office landlord, Brookfield Property Partners Lp. Bloomberg

Rumor: Stainless Steel Apple Watch Will Cost $500, Gold $4,000

When Apple introduced Apple Watch September, company said would three editions along various face options bands. Customers literally dozens watch configurations choose from. Only base model got official price $349, however. Now report claims pricing information editions. MacRumors spotted French blog whose sources suggest stainless steel Apple Watch variant start $500 gold models could cost $4,000 up. The iGen blog credible past, correctly predicting size iPhone 6 6 Plus. If take view Apple Watch simply another smartwatch gadget, prices may make much sense. Look device fashion statement smarts, though, anticipated costs sound viable. Apple designed watch market modern timepiece adds smartwatch functions wrist. It’s already considered luxury brand many people clearly willing pay premium prices brand. The stainless steel pricing certainly believable me. Look Pebble see why. Pebble Steel fashion You buy plastic Pebble smartwatch little $99 now, recently discounted $149 price. The watch functionality aesthetically pleasing stainless steel case cost $199, double plastic model’s price. It’s reasonable assume Apple Watch stainless steel casing cost $500 based that. I wouldn’t surprised see come leather strap, additional $50 $100 cost matching stainless steel strap. Unfortunately, we’re likely know official retail costs coming spring, Apple won’t selling Apple Watch then. For now, potential customers time save Apple’s timepiece — something may need want Apple Watch gold.

Bergdahl: Senator Says Jihadists Swapped For U.S. Troop ‘In Touch’ With Al-Qaida Affiliate

U.S. officials suspect one five Taliban detainees released Guantanamo Bay exchange Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl attempted return terrorism, CNN reported Thursday. The former prisoner, held Qatar, believed tried make contact Taliban associates Afghanistan, officials told CNN. NBC News reported it’s unknown whether man actually connected Taliban true effort actually rejoin militants. The name former detainee disclosed. From CNN: [A]n ongoing U.S. intelligence program secretly intercept monitor communications Qatar turned evidence recent months one “reached out” try encourage militant activity, one official said. The official would offer details. Under current law, act placed man category “suspected” re-engaging terrorist insurgent activities. However, several officials say debate inside administration intelligence may stronger “suspected” classification. Some elements intelligence community believe information strong enough classify man “confirmed” returning illegal activities. All five men communications even closely monitored right now, belief current threat, one official told CNN. “We’re closely monitoring situation see potential threat,” official told NBC. The prisoner swap, occurred May, drew ire lawmakers said Obama administration broke federal law first informing Congress. Bergdahl back news week reports Army preparing charge desertion disappeared Afghanistan post 2009 held captivity five years. The Army denied decision charges made.

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The man reportedly attempted sex teenager city Ganganagar, India, locals found alley, pinning terrified girl wall. The 40-year-old dragged away angry mob vigilantes decided him. Unfortunately alleged attempted rapist, decided take local butcher's shop apparently beat sticks hour. They hacked penis meat cleaver dumped remains middle road, leaving beaten bloody body nearby. Daily Star online seen picture severed member road censored graphic image. DUMPED: The penis left road (censored taste) [CEN] “This sends strong message anyone like - punished” Local man Aamir Dhawan Local man Aamir Dhawan, 30, said: "No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime. "We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, it’s time stopped. "This sends strong message anyone like - punished." However, police taken dim view vigilante attack called responsible hand in. CRITICAL: Kumar hospital following beating [CEN] A local police spokesman said: "People cannot take law hands. "As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice. "We ask men carried attack hand find them." The man eventually taken hospital doctors described condition critical. The girl treated shock given counselling.

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A hoax report filed website nationalreport.net claimed infamous artist arrested London raid art studio. The website – describes "America's No.1 independent news source" – said man named Paul Horner Liverpool nicked. They even cheek say BBC representative Bansky confirmed news. To complete tale quoted "London police chief" Lyndon Edwards apparently held press conference announce arrest. A press conference apparently attended reporters TV crews. HOAX: The false report claiming Banksy arrested [NATIONALREPORT] Most hilariously article written one Darius Rubics "won numerous awards journalism including Peabody Award Pulitzer Prize". Despite ludicrous nature article fell hook, line sinker. Former Tory MP Louise Mensch, never shy sharing opinion world, said: "You kidding me, @metpoliceuk. Banksy? "There many criminals there, Banksy? The great artist?" She later apologise duped. There many problems hoax we've decided list best ones you. – The article claims Banksy Liverpool known evidence strongly suggests Bristol. – Other articles Darius Rubics include: Dennis Rodman leaves US talk leaders ISIS Obama declares November national Muslim appreciation month. – London Police Chief Lyndon Edwards exist. The top cop London Sir Bernard Hogan Howe. – The article suggests Banksy nicked Watford actually falls catchment Hertfordshire Police. – In Britain police release mugshots people arrested. – Banksy's PR Jo Brooks, despite apparently quoted original story, tweeted saying hoax.

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Claim: Eleven passenger planes missing airport Libya. PROBABLY FALSE Example: [Collected via email, September 2014] Seeking truth stir 11 missing / stolen commercial airliners Libyan airport fall Tripoli. Origins: In early August 2014, North African bloggers began spread stories several commercial airliners missing Tripoli International Airport shortly facility taken Zintan militia forces earlier summer. Later month translations blog posts began picked news outlets Western Europe passed fact rather gossip; early September tales translations blogs spread United States guise real news. The use airplanes terrorist weapons 2001 makes easy us anticipate used way again. And despite denials sides — airlines missing planes, Libyan transport ministry, anti-government forces control airport — tales found ready audience among populace already edge anticipation anniversary 9/11 attacks. However, statements State Department, Department Defense, Homeland Security, authority warning stolen airliners. The national threat level raised. Algerian Moroccan military air defense, already high alert due unrest across borders Libya, would undoubtedly noticed multiple flights unidentified passenger aircraft. <!-- google_ad_client = "pub-6608306193529351"; google_ad_width = 468; google_ad_height = 60; google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; google_ad_type = "text"; google_ad_channel = "0054321535"; google_color_border = "000000"; //-->

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BEIRUT—Former Iraqi military officers joined Islamic State training pilots fly three captured Syrian military jets, monitoring group said Friday. The officers, served Iraqi military 24-year rule Saddam Hussein, conducting training captured al-Jarrah military airport east Aleppo northern Syria, Syrian Observatory Human Rights said. The Observatory, citing unnamed sources, said aircraft believed MiG-21s MiG-23s seized Syrian air bases provinces Aleppo Raqqa bases captured Islamic State forces. The organization didn’t report weaponry, any, aircraft carrying. The claims, Observatory said based eyewitness reports monitors, couldn’t independently confirmed. The Observatory U.K.-based group network antigovernment activists Syria supply accounts fighting country, fourth year civil war.

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Adding Apple's iOS 8 launch troubles, report Monday claims operating system's "Reset All Settings" feature hardware wiping user preferences also deletes data stored iCloud Drive. As discovered MacRumors, issue presents iPhone iPad users attempt reset preferences via device's Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings option. The feature allows users troubleshoot possible iOS issues reverting system settings back factory baselines. As OS X 10.10 Yosemite, subsequently iCloud Drive, yet available consumer download aside Apple's public beta testing program, effects consumers non-existent. However, large number untrained public beta participants opting service iOS 8, problem could become serious. According report, one iPad user performed reset found local iWork documents deleted, consequently wiped documents cloud tablet synced iCloud. It appears data first-party apps connected iCloud Drive affected bug, though users seeing issue play described. In cases, files delete upon syncing iCloud, data remains untouched. It suggested users back iCloud Drive documents local computer prior performing Reset All Settings operation. iCloud Drive Apple's solution cloud storage, syncing collaboration. The system allows seamless file transport storage across iOS, OS X Windows, enabling advanced features like document editing, asset tagging drag-and-drop data management. Apple activate iCloud Drive alongside release OS X Yosemite later fall, bringing company's The feature already rolled beta testers, well iCloud.com beta website, supports access editing stored documents.

Israel denies causing Gaza floods by opening dams

Israel rejected allegations government officials Gaza strip authorities responsible released storm waters flooding parts besieged area. "The claim entirely false, southern Israel dams," said statement Coordinator Government Activites Territorities (COGAT). "Due recent rain, streams flooded throughout region connection actions taken State Israel." At least 80 Palestinian families evacuated water levels Gaza Valley (Wadi Gaza) rose almost three meters, . The Gaza Ministry Interior said statement Sunday civil defence services worked alongside teams Minsitry Public Works evacuate families shelters al-Bureij refugee camp al-Zahra neighbourhood sponsored UNRWA, UN Relief Works Agency. Brigadier Gerneral Said Al-Saudi, chief civil defence agency Gaza, told Al Jazeera: "More 40 homes flooded 80 families currently shelters result." He added flooding would adversely affect local agriculture area included Gazan poultry animal farms. A major storm region brought freezing rain Gaza snow across parts Occupied Territories Israel.

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An Israeli-Canadian woman traveled Iraq fight alongside Kurds earlier month abducted Islamic State fighters, Hebrew media reported Sunday, citing Syrian jihadist-linked media. Gill Rosenberg, 31, captured jihadists near flashpoint city Kobani past days, reports said. The former IDF soldier Canada native taken jihadists launched three suicide bombings area, condition unknown. The reports initially confirmed Islamic State group. In Israel, Foreign Ministry said looking reports stressing websites carried information “of dubious credibility.” Two Kurdish fighters quoted Israel Radio cast doubt reports. One, American fighter, said Rosenberg never Kobani. Another soldier ground said heard nothing alleged abduction. In last Facebook post date, Rosenberg wrote November 20 someone would managing profile two weeks, asked people message “as me.” IS launched attack Saturday Syrian border town Kobani Turkey, Kurdish official activists said, although Turkey denied fighters used territory raid. The assault began suicide bomber driving armored vehicle detonated explosive device border crossing Kobani Turkey, said Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights Nawaf Khalil, spokesman Syria’s powerful Kurdish Democratic Union Party. The Islamic State group “used attack town three sides,” Khalil said. “Today, attacking four sides.” The Islamic State group claimed three suicide attacks Kobani’s border crossing point, SITE Intelligence Group reported. The group, quoting Twitter accounts linked militants, said suicide attacks carried Saudi Turkmen, adding one driving Humvee. The first foreign woman join Kurdish forces, Rosenberg set home Tel Aviv November 2, stopping Amman flying Erbil, capital autonomous Kurdistan Region Iraq. Rosenberg told Israel Radio wanted part Kurdish national struggle, hopeful experience Israel Defense Forces would useful Kurds. According Rosenberg’s Facebook page, served IDF’s Home Front Command. Rosenberg posted pictures mountains Iraq Syrian Kurdistan. “In IDF, say Aharai – After Me. Let’s show ISIS means,” wrote, using alternate acronym Islamic State. In 2009, Rosenberg arrested joint Israeli police FBI operation suspicion part ring cheated elderly American citizens money posing lottery officials convincing unsuspecting seniors pay fictive services, according Walla news site. The members ring, included 11 Israeli citizens aside Rosenberg, said stolen $25 million. Rosenberg later convicted crime sentenced four years US prison, though term eventually shortened deported Israel instead, Channel 10 reported. The Islamic State group began Kobani offensive mid-September, capturing parts town well dozens nearby villages. The town later became focus airstrikes US-led coalition militants. Kurdish fighters slowly advancing Kobani since late October, dozens well-armed Iraqi peshmerga fighters joined fellow Syrian Kurds battles. The fighting killed hundreds fighters sides past two months. If confirmed, Rosenberg would second Israeli captive held jihadist group. Israeli-American journalist Steven Sotloff beheaded Islamic State group early September. Sotloff went missing Syria August 2013, jihadists reportedly unaware Jewish heritage Israeli citizenship death. Lazar Berman AP contributed report.

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Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) said Tuesday night U.S. border officials caught “at least 10″ Islamic State fighters people ties group tried enter U.S. Mexico, claim immediately disputed Obama administration. “I know least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas,” Hunter said Fox News Tuesday night. “There’s nobody talking it.” When asked host Greta Van Susteren knows this, Hunter said, “Because I’ve asked Border Patrol, Greta.” The Department Homeland Security spokeswoman disputed Hunter’s claim Wednesday morning. “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” said Marsha Catron. “DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border.” But Hunter’s office replied saying Hunter told directly senior official people ties Islamic State fact apprehended. “A high level source within Border Patrol told congressman otherwise,” said Hunter spokesman Joe Kasper. “The congressman conveying knows — told. It makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand — it’s way long time don’t expect change.” Hunter said Tuesday biggest risk Islamic State poses Americans trying enter U.S. illegally committing acts terrorism. “If really want protect Americans ISIS, secure southern border,” said. “It’s simple.” “ISIS doesn’t navy, don’t air force, don’t nuclear weapons,” added. “The way ISIS going harm Americans coming southern border, already have.” The Obama administration come increased scrutiny border enforcement light fears Islamic State fighters could try enter U.S. Mexico. Officials already fire effort ease immigration rules, many Republicans say created even incentive people try entering country illegally. — This story updated 10:37 a.m.

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Amazon.com announced plans first brick-and-mortar store, Dow Jones reported. It open 34th Street Manhattan across street Empire State Building, time year's holiday season. The experimental pop-up store function small warehouse, holding limited inventory same-day deliveries New York. The store may also host tech showcases items Kindle e-readers, Fire phones Fire TVs. A customer may order item online pick day store. Amazon stock 2 percent midafternoon trading Thursday. The company risks increasing costs related retailing paying leases hiring workers. But store successful, may set precedent additional stores cities. Amazon researching scouting possible store several years, said person familiar project. Two years ago, company went far scouting spots Seattle, headquartered. "Same-day delivery, ordering online picking in-store ideas really catching on. Amazon needs center that," Matt Nemer, Wells Fargo analyst, told Dow Jones. Other companies Wal-Mart Home Depot already incorporated order-online, pick-up in-store model. Clothing company Bonobos opened 10 stores 2011 plans expand 40 stores 2016. Amazon tried brick-and-mortar experiments before, Kindle vending machines sold tablets e-readers malls.

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We're two months away Apple Watch launch things still seem set stone. Some new features misfeatures Apple's first wearable foray still coming in. For round, source supposedly none CEO Tim Cook himself. Speaking crowd Apple employees flagship store Berlin, Cook said given good news worried would Apple Watch owners: smartwatch resistant enough use shower. To exact, executive supposedly said uses everywhere, even shower. We presume subtle confirmation Apple Watch rugged first thought. This would perhaps allay worries device's "water resistant" properties. Especially time smartwatches (read: Android Wear) boasting IP67 ratings. The one place Tim Cook take Apple Watch apparently bed. And lack would activity sleep tracking apps. The CEO admits charge every night. That's surprising considering Apple said Apple Watch would enough battery last day. That, however, might exclude wearable night activities, like sleep tracking. It might also satisfy wary smartwatches exactly charge every night. Will Apple Watch face tougher times, especially longer lasting, cross-platform, colorful Pebble Time, even rugged classy LG Watch Urbane? Hardly, take sales Apple device indication. However, denying fact Apple treading new ground take care tread carefully Apple Watch go beyond one hit wonder. VIA: BGR

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Islamic State (ISIS) militants claim captured supply bundle dropped U.S. forces near northern Syrian town Kobani. Video posted YouTube channel associated ISIS shows rifling packages containing dozens grenades. The supply package apparently one many intended Kurdish fighters battling ISIS militants control strategically important town weeks. The footage independently verified. According Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby, majority supplies safely delivered Kurdish forces, supported U.S.-led coalition defend town. However, Kirby said least one supply package may fallen hands Islamic State. "We aware one bundle destroyed [via video]," said Kirby. "Analysts working fast validate it." U.S. forces airdropped total 27 bundles containing weapons, ammunition medical supplies early Monday. The supplies provided Kurdish authorities. Kobani, located yards Turkish border, scene intense battle Kurdish forces ISIS militants, attacked area late September. Have something add story? Share comments.

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Islamist militias Libya took control nearly dozen commercial jetliners last month, Western intelligence agencies recently issued warning jets could used terrorist attacks across North Africa. Intelligence reports stolen jetliners distributed within U.S. government past two weeks included warning one aircraft could used attack later month anniversary Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks New York Washington, said U.S. officials familiar reports. “There number commercial airliners Libya missing,” said one official. “We found Sept. 11 happen hijacked planes.” The official noted reports also come three weeks second anniversary terrorist attack U.S. diplomatic compound Benghazi killed four Americans, including Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens. A senior State Department counterterrorism official declined comment reports stolen jetliners. A second State department official sought downplay reports. “We can’t confirm that,” said. The officials said U.S. intelligence agencies confirmed aircraft theft takeover Tripoli International Airport late August, attempting locate aircraft owned two Libyan state-owned airline companies.

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GAZA, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian minister lashed Israel Sunday opened dams near border Gaza Strip, flooding central area besieged enclave huge amounts water. Mufid al-Hasaynah, minister Housing Public Works Palestinian unity government, told Xinhua Israel deliberately increases suffering Gazans. "Dozens houses filled water Israeli dams, largely opened morning towards Gaza Strip. These actions double people's suffering live tight Israeli siege," said minister. Early Sunday, rescue teams firefighters rushed central area Gaza Strip rescue dozens Palestinians stuck houses Israel opened dams. Witnesses said bulldozers bringing sands reduce amounts water covered houses area several main roads streets closed due floods. The Gaza-based Ministry Interior said emailed press statement civil defense teams rescued 18 families homes fully covered water came Israeli side. Mohamed Abu Shamallah, head Gaza civil defense, said level water area central Gaza Strip grew three meters half.

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You want gold Apple Watch, say? Then going cost you... lot. The vanilla variant Apple's newest wrist-worn wearable device costs $349. However, willing spend big cash something Apple logo it, company would willing accommodate. According analyst John Gruber, gold version upcoming device may cost much monthly salary middle-class worker United States. Gruber predicts gold Apple Watch would cost $5,000. The figure basically guess. However, uneducated one. "Most people think I'm joking I say gold ones going start $5,000. I serious," Gruber wrote blog post. "The lowest conceivable price I could see Edition models $1,999 -- gold alone, scrap metal, might fact worth that." Gruber claims Apple told gold version Apple Watch made solid 18-karat gold. It gold-plated. This caused revise guess price device. He based estimate going rate solid gold watches manufacturers. Challenging people find solid gold watch costs less $20,000, cited leaked price list Rolex 2012. Luxury watch companies set prices products; leave authorized dealers. This means products price list may ended sold higher price. In list, 18-karat gold Rolex price tag $34,250. Gruber suspects reason Apple mostly silent specs device know capabilities finished product would be. "What Apple Watch actually do? Or, rather, WatchKit allow? We know. And Apple talking, even record. One factor software (and perhaps hardware internals remain work progress). It far finished product," said. Aside gold version, Gruber also predicts stainless steel version device costs $999. It's clear whether fancier variants device would available sport version launch. Nonetheless, Apple Watch expected ship early 2015.

Wife and child of Islamic State leader Baghdadi held in Lebanon

An Iraqi official denied woman detained Lebanon wife Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader Islamic State group, adding sister terror suspect held Iraq. Wednesday's denial comes day Lebanese authorities said holding woman believed al-Baghdadi's wife. They said detained travelling fake ID claimed reclusive extremist leader's spouse. This file image made video posted militant website purports show leader Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, delivering sermon mosque Iraq The statement Iraq's Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan Ibrahim adds confusion surrounding identity woman child detained 10 days ago northern Lebanon travelling fake ID. Lebanese officials said woman, Saja al-Dulaimi, believed wife reclusive IS leader. She held Syrian authorities freed prisoner exchange Nusra Front, Syria's al-Qaida branch, earlier year. The interrogation woman supervised Lebanon's military prosecutor. It unclear would brought woman child Lebanon, IS controls territory enjoys small support predominantly Sunni Muslim areas. On Wednesday, Ibrahim told The Associated Press al-Dulaimi, Iraqi national traveled Syria arriving Lebanon, al-Baghdadi's wife. He identified sister Omar Abdul Hamid al-Dulaimi, held Iraq terror suspect. He added al-Baghdadi two wives neither named Saja al-Dulaimi. There immediate comment Lebanese authorities. In Lebanon, military expert killed two others wounded Wednesday bomb dismantle near border Syria exploded, army said. The explosion comes day ambush suspected Islamic militants area killed six soldiers wounded one. In Lebanon, military expert killed two others wounded Wednesday bomb dismantle near border Syria exploded. Lebanese soldiers pictured patrolling area Lebanese troops (pictured) battling Syria-based Islamic militants, including extremist Islamic State group al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, areas near border No one far claimed responsibility Tuesday's ambush planting bomb discovered Wednesday. Lebanese troops battling Syria-based Islamic militants, including extremist Islamic State group al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, areas near border. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry spokesman said police ruled possibility Islamic State group supporters behind shooting Danish man last month. It first time Saudi official publicly comments incident since video released alleged IS supporters claiming responsibility drive-by shooting Riyadh Nov. 22. The Danish citizen survived shooting. Interior Ministry spokesman Mansour al-Turki's comments published Wednesday Saudi Al-Eqtisadia newspaper. The video released online week group purporting IS supporters. It shows gunman pulling beside vehicle firing driver. It identifies target Thomas Hoepner. It immediately possible confirm authenticity video. Lebanese army special forces armored personnel carriers patrol near area militants ambushed Lebanese soldiers

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A married TV actor met young woman kissed sauna woke find testicles stolen. Dmitry Nikolaev, 30, believed target gang – including doctor – may harvesting organs sell black market. Nikolaev drink young blonde woman met bar Moscow theatre invited sauna, reports MailOnline. A police source told website: ‘They kissed beer actor remembers nothing.’ They believe Nikolaev’s drink spiked. He woke next day bus stop acute pain noticed blood trousers. At hospital staff told testicles removed appeared operation done medical professional. Police believe gang stealing human organs sell black market. MORE: PC ‘suffered bruised testicles’ cleared attacking mum hospital sick daughter staying MORE: Man lifts 80kg bricks testicles, swings around

Now THAT'S a Royal trip! Alan Titchmarsh finds psychedelic mushroom in the Queen's garden at Buckingham Palace

The TV presenter filming programme Queen's gardens came across fungi, hallucinogenic properties A species magic mushroom found growing grounds BUCKINGHAM PALACE. TV gardener Alan Titchmarsh astounded came across funny fungi filming Christmas special Queen's London home - saying: "I eating that." The Amanita muscaria mushroom, commonly known fly agaric fly mushroom, white red toadstool, hallucinogenic properties. The species contains poison which, rare cases, cause death consumed. Getty Killer mushroom: The fly amanita contains poison fatal Presenter Alan told The Sun surprised happen upon plants working The Queen's Garden, screened Christmas Day. "That surprise shows varied species are," said. Fly agaric common understood grown naturally palace grounds rather planted there. The hallucinogenic properties mushroom well-known centuries long history use religious shamanistic rituals, according Kew Gardens website. PA Surprise find: Alan Titchmarsh found fungi filming The fungi also important growth development many types tree, provides food flies, breeding site beetles. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: "There several hundred fungi species palace garden, including small number naturally occurring fly agaric mushrooms. "As programme explains, beneficial trees, increasing ability take nutrients." Royal officials also made clear record fungi garden used palace kitchens.

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If you’ve seen story floating around Facebook feed Banksy getting arrested exposed, don’t worry Banksy still anonymous well. The hoax work “satirical” news site called The National Report — I’m linking f*ck guys — makes fake stories sound like could ostensibly true, usually without trace actual satire, filthy, filthy clickbait. It’s awful yet unfortunately effective business model. In story published early morning, The National Report claimed Banksy arrested London 24-hour Anti-Graffiti Task Force revealed 35-year-old man named Paul Horner. The International Business Times quick fact checking exposed story hoax: Paul Horner name given Facebook spokesperson said site soon charging users $2.99 month – another hoax story comes around every – well name hoax story 15-year-old Louisiana teen sentenced 25 years life called SWAT team another teenager’s house beat playing Battlefield 4. The article also said written Dr Darius Rubics, fake name writer claims Pulitzer-prize winning reporter who, unsurprisingly since previous stories include ‘Obama Declares November National Muslim Appreciation Month’ ‘Dennis Rodman Leaves US To Talk With Leaders Of Isis’, never awarded prizes excellence journalism. HAHA get it? It’s funny it’s true! I guess there’s logic somewhere. It’s even entertaining see people share stories come places like The National Report since they’re designed trick — unlike dumb people share stories The Onion, designed actually satire. Again, I cannot stress enough: F*ck guys.

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British man suspected appearing videos hostages beheaded The British Isis militant suspected appearing videos showing beheading US UK hostages named reports Mohammed Emwazi London. The Washington Post published lengthy article naming masked man known Jihadi John, spoke videos British accent. Emwazi, believed aged 27, known MI5 "person interest" 2011, according BBC. It reports name revealed earlier stage "operational reasons". One Emwazi's friends quoted The Post saying: “I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John." The Post claims Emwazi affluent family west London graduated University Westminster degree computer programming. It says believed travelled Syria 2012 later joined Isis. An international manhunt led FBI launched August 2014 thought appeared video footage showing beheading American photojournalist James Foley. Asim Qureshi, research director rights group, CAGE, said "extremely strong resemblance", militant videos Emwazi. Mr Qureshi says contact Emwazi left Syria. Foley's death followed brutal killing four UK US aid workers journalists, shown footage next balaclava clad militant dressed black, believed Jihadi John. He thought featured videos threatening lives Japanese hostages Haruna Yukawa Kenji Goto, later killed extremist group. The name 'Jihadi John' came reported hostages referred militant 'John' time captive. Emwazi reported started become radicalised trip planned Tanzania. He two friends detained police overnight landing Dar es Salaam eventually deported. It claimed Emwazi told friends flown Amsterdam officer MI5 accused trying reach Somalia, militant group al-Shabaab operates. Mr Qureshi says met Emwazi autumn returned trip discuss taken place. “Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated,” Mr Qureshi told The Post. The Post reports Emwazi moved Kuwait, birthplace, returned London twice detained counterterrorism officials Britain, took fingerprints searched belongings. He allegedly prevented returning Kuwait, telling Mr Qureshi email: “I job waiting marriage get started, I feel like prisoner, cage, London." Mr Qureshi last spoke Emwazi 2012 contacted advice. He felt “actions taken criminalize way something actions", according Mr Qureshi. One friend said believed Emwazi wanted teach English Saudi Arabia unsuccessful shortly disappeared. “He stage reached point really trying find another way get out," friend quoted saying. The Metropolitan Police said statement: "We going confirm identity anyone stage give update progress live counter-terrorism investigation." The Home Office said would neither confirm deny reports stage.

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CHILPANCINGO, Mexico (AP) — Authorities testing remains found nine mass graves southern Mexico yet find 43 teachers college students disappeared confrontation police, security officials said Tuesday. None among 28 bodies, badly burned, unearthed week Sept. 26 attack, Attorney General Jesus Murillo Karam said. Forensic investigators continued test remains announced discovery 10th mass grave Tuesday. Relatives missing students march flowers candles protest disappearance 43 students Isidro Burgos rural teachers college Chilpancingo, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. According Mexico's attorney general none missing students among bodies found first set mass graves outside town. Authorities said police involved "disappearing" students working conjunction local drug gang. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) An additional 14 police officers arrested confessed participating disappearance, Murillo Karam said, bringing total number detainees 50. The 14 police force Cocula, town neighboring Iguala, confrontation took place southern state Guerrero. Both mayor police chief Iguala fugitives accused links local drug cartel, Guerrero Unidos, believed worked police disappearing students. The gang controls drug routes Guerrero Morelos states. Murillo Karam said officials yet identify masterminds motive attack, collusion might gone beyond one town. "There's connection. We determine coordination subordination, clear working together," said police drug traffickers area. Police opened fire 100 students hijacked buses return campus arriving Iguala pass hat school. Teachers college students known throughout Mexico using radical tactics raise money spread leftist philosophy. Six people killed, 25 wounded dozens students rounded police. There sign missing nearly three weeks, leading investigators comb clandestine burial sites outside Iguala, drug cartels believed dump enemies. On Tuesday, Guerrero Gov. Angel Aguirre said many bodies first site appeared buried time, suggesting belonged earlier victims criminal gangs. "Some recent, months ago," Aguirre told MVS radio. One forensic expert, works federal investigators, said identification arduous process takes time. Charred remains like recovered first mass graves leave little DNA testing. "If bone burned 300 degrees, almost impossible identify collagen burned. Because that, criminal organizations started adopt technique," said Jorge Arturo Talavera, head bio-archaeology team Mexico's National Institute Anthropology History. He said way remains exhumed also affect identification. If they're pulled hurried manner, identifying articles like jewelry teeth get discarded. Hundreds teachers, students relatives missing marched center state capital, Chilpancingo, Tuesday, taking much solemn tone night angry protests vandalism badly damaged state capital building. They lined silence organizers passed white flowers. Some carried candles sprawling billboard offering 1 million peso ($75,000) reward information. On Monday, protesters demanding know whereabouts missing smashed windows state capital building complex Chilpancingo, 132 miles (212 kilometers) south Mexico City, set fire buildings. Students school local teachers blockaded capital complex, pelting sticks, rocks Molotov cocktails. The finance secretary Guerrero state said six buildings affected. Also Tuesday, alleged leader Guerreros Unidos killed confrontation Mexican security forces Tuesday. Federal forces carrying operation capture Benjamin Mondragon, "Benjamon," gunbattle broke out, National Security Commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido said. Mondragon killed arrested, Rubido said, though details how. The official said unclear whether Mondragon involved students' disappearances. President Enrique Pena Nieto said disappearances "are without doubt topic lead Mexican government levels take actions prevent events like Iguala ever occurring again." He said government "will strengthen institutions, especially involved law enforcement, act greater reliability efficiency." ___ Associated Press writer E. Eduardo Castillo reported story Mexico City Christopher Sherman reported Chilpancingo. An overturned car burns set fire protesting college students outside Guerrero state capital building Chilpancingo, Mexico, Monday Oct. 13, 2014. Hundreds protesting teachers students demanding answers 43 students went missing Sept. 26 confrontation police, clashed police local congress outside state government palace Monday. Officials attempting determine missing students newly discovered mass graves. (AP Photo/Alejandrino Gonzalez) Students hold banner withe faces missing reads Spanish "Iguala, cradle murders," march flowers candles protest disappearance 43 students Isidro Burgos rural teachers college Chilpancingo, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. According Mexico's attorney general none missing students among bodies found first set mass graves outside town. Authorities said police involved "disappearing" students working conjunction local drug gang. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Firefighters try extinguish flames state capital building set fire protesting college students Chilpancingo, Mexico, Monday Oct. 13, 2014. Hundreds protesting teachers students demanding answers 43 students went missing Sept. 26 confrontation police, clashed police local congress outside state government palace Monday. Officials attempting determine missing students newly discovered mass graves. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez) College students throw rocks trash later set fire state capital building Chilpancingo, Mexico, Monday Oct. 13, 2014. Hundreds protesting teachers students demanding answers 43 students went missing Sept. 26 confrontation police, clashed police local congress outside state government palace Monday. Officials attempting determine missing students newly discovered mass graves. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez) College Students burn portrait Guerrero state governor Angel Aguirre trash later set fire state capital building Chilpancingo, Mexico, Monday Oct. 13, 2014. Hundreds protesting teachers students demanding answers 43 students went missing Sept. 26 confrontation police, clashed police local congress outside state government palace Monday. Officials attempting determine missing students newly discovered mass graves. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez) A member marching band rural teachers school flower uniform marches protest disappearance 43 students, Chilpancingo, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. According Mexico's attorney general none missing students among bodies found first set mass graves outside town. Authorities said police involved "disappearing" students working conjunction local drug gang. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) A relative missing students marches flowers candles protest disappearance 43 students Isidro Burgos rural teachers college Chilpancingo, Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014. According Mexico's attorney general none missing students among bodies found first set mass graves outside town. Authorities said police involved "disappearing" students working conjunction local drug gang. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo) Sorry currently accepting comments article.

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A newspaper report Kim Jong-un hospitalized ankle surgery fuelled new theories North Korean leader’s long absence public eye. Kim seen public almost month missed session parliament Sept. 25 first time since coming power almost three years ago. Since event key officials July, seen walking limp. In unusual acknowledgment last Friday, North Korean state television said experiencing “discomfort.” Details Hermit Kingdom Kim’s state health scarce hard verify, new details reported Chosun Ilbo newspaper paint broader picture may happened him. Here suspected far. Kim rapidly gained weight since coming power father died heart attack 2011, photos released state media show. He shown photos released Korean Central News Agency Oct. 9, 2010, left, July 28, 2014, right: Kim believed 5-foot-2 5-foot-9, possibly weighing 280 pounds. Chosun Ilbo cited recent visitor North Korea (whom identify) saying Kim’s weight gain, combined intense tour schedule factories military bases, factors ankle injury. Kim cracked bones ankles neglecting injury sustained field supervisions June, source cited Chosun Ilbo said. The source said Kim surgery recovering Bongwha Clinic, exclusive hospital high-ranking party members, according newspaper. Surgery ankles could consistent gout, Alastair Hepburn, consultant rheumatologist Medical Trustee U.K. Gout Society. “It’s unusual it’s possible,” Hepburn said telephone interview. Severe gout damage joints, making operation necessary, said. North Korea observers speculate Kim’s weight family background may contributed condition. “Based gait, appears gout – something [due to] diet genetic predisposition affected members Kim family,” said Michael Madden, expert North Korean leadership contributor 38 North website. Gout form arthritis isn’t fatal, though agonizingly painful. The condition caused buildup waste product blood called uric acid, normally eliminated body urine, according U.K.’s National Health Service. Uric acid cause needle-like crystals form, seep joints cause inflammation. “Gout painful debilitating condition,” said Hepburn U.K. Gout Society. “It lead situation limping becomes obvious pain. A person quite well time, may sudden flareups, cause pain.” Chosun Ilbo’s report also said Kim believed wearing shoes Cuban heels, style two-inch high-heeled men’s footwear, make taller give authoritative appearance. Kim shown wearing shoes 2012 appearance wife, Ri Sol-ju:

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Mounted cannon leaving trail shells wake, black pickup truck hands jihadists Syria brought woe family Texas City plumbers way insignia driver-side door: “Mark-1 Plumbing”. On Monday Chechen-led group linked extremist group Ansar al-Deen, sometime ally Islamic State (Isis) al-Nusra fighters, tweeted photo black Ford F-250 action near Aleppo. Since then, Mark Olberholtzer family near Houston received hundreds phone calls questions threats. Attempts call Olberholtzer family, Mark-1 Plumbing, reached recorded message disconnected line. On Tuesday Mark Olberholtzer told Galveston Daily News mystified: “How ended Syria, I’ll never know.” His son Jeff similarly expressed bafflement KHOU local news: “We intentions idea would happen.” “To think something would use pull trailers, used terror – it’s crazy. Never life would I think something like that,” younger Olberholtzer told KHOU. The Olberholtzers sold truck October 2013 nearby Houston dealership run AutoNation, confirmed Marc Cannon, senior vice-president AutoNation’s corporate communications. Cannon told Guardian AutoNation sent truck Adesa auction house Houston. The car sold auction block local used car dealer, though Adesa yet responded requests identify dealer. An operator auction house told Guardian company bombarded calls, surprised neither plumbers jihadis simply removed logo. From port Houston Olberholtzers’ old F-250 likely made dealership eastern Europe, Africa Middle East, within months changed hands several times finally reached jihadist sympathizer. The truck likely passed Turkey’s porous border, lies hours’ drive Aleppo chaotic battles far removed south-eastern Texas. About erasing logo, elder Olberholtzer told Galveston Daily News AutoNation one middlemen “were supposed done looks like didn’t it”. The plumber 32 years said family received death threats callers “are really ugly”. “We secretary here, she’s scared death. We families,” son told KHOU. “We nothing terror all.” His father message broader world: “I want go away, tell truth.” A representative Mark-1 Plumbing told CBS News plan pursue legal action force Twitter remove photo. The person said sold vehicles would “most definitely” logo removed henceforth. Auction houses, make profit faster turn products, usually sell used cars quickly, exporters often keen pick unwanted vehicles lots. Those exporters ship used cars sizeable market developing nations, battered Ford find long second life, scavengers resurrect lemon dismantle parts.

Pizza delivery man gets $2,000 tip

It's every night pizza delivery driver receives $2,000 tip. But that's happened Thursday one Ann Arbor driver delivered single pizza conference room full 200 realtors Michigan northern Ohio Thursday. Pizza House delivery manager Brian LeFevre said received call Thursday morning man said wanted one pizza delivered Sheraton Hotel Ann Arbor. "They said wanted 2:20 p.m. dot," LeFevre said. "I gave delivery driver went took front desk." LeFevre said driver escorted conference room man front microphone. A video posted YouTube shows deliverer stopped handed pizza presented $2,084, letters encouragement, Visa gift card lottery tickets -- cheers crowd. LeFevre said driver, identifies Rob video whose last name released, worked restaurant six years. When came back, LeFevre said, Rob visibly happy. "He clearly pretty ecstatic something I asked what's going on," Le said. "He said, 'I life-changing delivery.' He kind blown away." LeFevre said he's never seen driver earn large tip. "For one pizza, that's pretty good day's work," said. "It's nice appreciated." Stacey McVey, team leader Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West, said company's annual conference, agents agreed pitch show someone service industry appreciation. "Our company whole interested things like that," said. "It's really important businesses give back. We believe group people come together change life cause people think change others' lives. People service industry, I think they're pretty under-appreciated. It's lot fun something like this." McVey said driver realized going on, priceless moment. "He little stunned," said. "Everyone excited could kind feel energy room. This first time we've done anything top last."

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CNN aired audio tape, allegedly recorded Michael Brown shooting, eleven gunshots heard—nearly double number shots originally reported. CNN says independently verified tape's authenticity. The recording, first played played late Monday night, allegedly made man video chatting building near Brown fatally shot August 9. After airing tape, anchor Don Lemon interviewed man's attorney, Lopa Blumenthal, said FBI already interviewed client. "He heard loud noises, time even realize import hearing afterwards, happened captured 12 seconds transpired outside building," Blumenthal said. Lemon said Monday CNN still waiting confirmation FBI. "We told least six shots fired Michael Brown. In tape have, alleged shooting—we can't independently authorize it, CNN, shoot it, six shots," Lemon said. "I personally heard least eleven," Blumenthal said.

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Islamic State militants appear killed missing American journalist James Wright Foley, video surfaced Tuesday believed. Foley freelancer frequently reported Global Post Agence France-Presse ongoing conflicts Middle East. When Foley first disappeared Syria, reports indicated captured pro-government forces. Instead, appears captors members ISIS. He previously kidnapped Libya. The video surfaced Tuesday first shows clip President Obama's press conference calling air strikes "the terrorist group ISIL." About halfway in, man believed Foley speaks English family. He's knees, ISIS guard standing him. In [likely ISIS-scripted] speech, blames Obama U.S. government impending death implores family take penny government. He addresses brother, John, U.S. Air Force. "I died day, John," says, referring U.S. air strikes militant group. "When colleagues dropped bomb people, signed death certificate." When video reorients focus back Foley executioner, mike previously hooked shirt gone. The militant spouts angry tirade United States, camera cuts away first seconds beheading. At end video, ISIS militants parade another captive journalist, Steven Sotloff, threaten next victim U.S. government's policy toward militant group change. The video taken Youtube shortly publicized. A HuffPo blogger claimed shared video apologized so: As November 2013, least 30 journalists held captive Syria. Many killed ongoing conflict.

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Poverty-stricken parents took streets auction son highest bidder. The reason? They need money pay cancer treatment save life twin sister. The little girl acute leukemia parents told would die without urgent medical treatment. Horrifying sad photos show 29-year-old Meng Xiangyan, mom twins, streets Eastern China. She said: "Up year ago wonderful family thought everything could need wonderful little boy wonderful little girl twins. But changed daughter diagnosed suffering leukaemia August last year spent savings borrowed everything could friends relatives." The family sold apartment everything live tiny flat near medical center treating thier daughter. “It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son."

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An animal charity attempting trace owner dog abandoned railway station belongings suitcase. The male Shar-Pei crossbreed discovered tied railing outside Ayr station 2 January. The suitcase included dog's pillow, toy, food bowl food. The Scottish SPCA traced previous owner dog's microchip told sold 2013 someone details for. Inspector Stewart Taylor said: "The dog micro-chipped able find name Kai. "We contacted owner registered microchip, stated sold Kai Gumtree 2013. 'Cruel incident' "Unfortunately could tell us address person bought him." Insp Taylor said case highlighted potential consequences selling animal online. He said buyers often included people acting impulse knew little animals. He added: "Regardless fact Kai left belongings, still cruel incident keen identify person responsible. "If anyone help would ask get touch soon possible. "Kai around two three years old lovely dog nice nature. We look find permanent loving home." The charity reminded pet owners abandoning animal offence Animal Health Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.

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Poverty-stricken parents took streets auction son highest bidder. The reason? They need money pay cancer treatment save life twin sister. The little girl acute leukemia parents told would die without urgent medical treatment. Horrifying sad photos show 29-year-old Meng Xiangyan, mom twins, streets Eastern China. She said: "Up year ago wonderful family thought everything could need wonderful little boy wonderful little girl twins. But changed daughter diagnosed suffering leukaemia August last year spent savings borrowed everything could friends relatives." The family sold apartment everything live tiny flat near medical center treating thier daughter. “It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son."

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A MYSTERIOUS explosion rocked Nicaragua’s crowded capital Managua, creating large crater, appears caused small meteorite. Amazingly, sprawling city 1.2 million people, impact near international airport cause known injuries, leave crater measuring 12 metres across felt throughout capital late Saturday. Nicaraguan authorities believe piece small asteroid dubbed “2014 RC,” passed close Earth yesterday estimated astronomers 20 metres big, size house. “We convinced meteorite. We seen crater impact,” said Wilfredo Strauss Seismic Institute. The meteorite appeared hurtled wooded area near airport around midnight hit large registered instruments Strauss’s organisation uses size earthquakes. “You see two waves: first, small seismic wave meteorite hit earth, another stronger one, impact sound,” said. Government officials experts visited impact site Sunday. One them, William Martinez, said yet clear meteorite burned completely blasted soil. “You see mirror-like spots sides crater meteorite power-scraped walls,” Martinez said. Government spokeswoman, First Lady Rosario Murillo, said Managua would contact US Geological Service try get information “this fascinating event” Central American nation, one Latin America’s poorest countries. People live near crater told local media heard blast took explosion, liquid, sand dust blown air, smelled like something burned. There reported injuries impact wooded spot, flights airport affected. NASA said last week asteroid 2014 RC, time closest approach, would approximately one-tenth distance centre Earth moon, 40,000 kilometres. It projected roughly New Zealand time closest approach. AFP

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CNN released new audio tonight Michael Brown case, reportedly confirms Darren Wilson shot Brown 11 times—five behind six face-to-face. You even hear significant pause two strings fire. This new audio also matches statements made Piaget Crenshaw Tiffany Mitchell. And necessarily confirm everything they've said, certainly adds credibility. Both women say saw Brown Wilson wrestling doorway police car Brown ran away shot back. Then, say, Brown turned around arms shot again. How much information like come see charges pressed?

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Mounted cannon leaving trail shells wake, black pickup truck hands jihadists Syria brought woe family Texas City plumbers way insignia driver-side door: “Mark-1 Plumbing”. On Monday Chechen-led group linked extremist group Ansar al-Deen, sometime ally Islamic State (Isis) al-Nusra fighters, tweeted photo black Ford F-250 action near Aleppo. Since then, Mark Olberholtzer family near Houston received hundreds phone calls questions threats. Attempts call Olberholtzer family, Mark-1 Plumbing, reached recorded message disconnected line. On Tuesday Mark Olberholtzer told Galveston Daily News mystified: “How ended Syria, I’ll never know.” His son Jeff similarly expressed bafflement KHOU local news: “We intentions idea would happen.” “To think something would use pull trailers, used terror – it’s crazy. Never life would I think something like that,” younger Olberholtzer told KHOU. The Olberholtzers sold truck October 2013 nearby Houston dealership run AutoNation, confirmed Marc Cannon, senior vice-president AutoNation’s corporate communications. Cannon told Guardian AutoNation sent truck Adesa auction house Houston. The car sold auction block local used car dealer, though Adesa yet responded requests identify dealer. An operator auction house told Guardian company bombarded calls, surprised neither plumbers jihadis simply removed logo. From port Houston Olberholtzers’ old F-250 likely made dealership eastern Europe, Africa Middle East, within months changed hands several times finally reached jihadist sympathizer. The truck likely passed Turkey’s porous border, lies hours’ drive Aleppo chaotic battles far removed south-eastern Texas. About erasing logo, elder Olberholtzer told Galveston Daily News AutoNation one middlemen “were supposed done looks like didn’t it”. The plumber 32 years said family received death threats callers “are really ugly”. “We secretary here, she’s scared death. We families,” son told KHOU. “We nothing terror all.” His father message broader world: “I want go away, tell truth.” A representative Mark-1 Plumbing told CBS News plan pursue legal action force Twitter remove photo. The person said sold vehicles would “most definitely” logo removed henceforth. Auction houses, make profit faster turn products, usually sell used cars quickly, exporters often keen pick unwanted vehicles lots. Those exporters ship used cars sizeable market developing nations, battered Ford find long second life, scavengers resurrect lemon dismantle parts.

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Michael Phelps' self-proclaimed girlfriend Taylor Lianne Chandler made shocking admission. In post Facebook, Chandler revealing actually born boy, named David Roy Fitch birth. As teenager however Chandler went testosterone blockers name changed then, early twenties, underwent corrective surgery get rid male genitalia. Scroll videos Shocker: Michael Phelps' self-proclaimed girlfriend Taylor Lianne Chandler (above) admitted born David Roy Fitch, male female genitalia In dark: Chandler said new man Phelps (above) aware past, though there's actual proof two ever official item Her choice: Chandler began taking testosterone blockers teens, corrective surgery early twenties get rid male genitalia Feet sand: Chandler since champion gender rights Chandler born male however name only, actually intersex, meaning male genitalia, testicles, also uterus ovaries. As explains Facebook post, 'I never man, never lived man. No one say knew man produce photo man.' She adds, 'There people remember androgynous child times forced upon me.' She also revealing love Phelps, claims two clicked meeting Tinder. 'Spending time like teenage love affair,' says. 'I never felt comfortable accepted every way I him.' In costume: Chandler dressed Wonder Woman Halloween pal Bad night: Chandler (left) claims Phelps (right) night arrested suspicion DUI I'm yelling Tinder: A look Phelps' alleged Tinder profile, Chandler first met She previously detailed first date, Baltimore Ravens games, National Enquirer. 'One thing led next, made love halftime,' claims interview. 'Later, sex again. The intimacy amazing! It first time life someone made feel like true woman.' She also told magazine never lied swimmer past, saying never came up. Famous friends: Chandler cozies RuPaul's Drag Race alum Detox So sweet: Chandler posted image Phelps account wrote excited see Now however, Chandler thinks Phelps may 'leave her' telling truth. 'I probably going lose brand team wants protect things since went rehab came attention didn’t put relationship best light,' says. Her Facebook shrine swimmer, photos plastered wall banner. She also seems repost stories mention relationship. He's out: Chandler said Facebook Wednesday Phelps rehab Still on? : Phelps yet comment Chandler claims Phelps arrested suspicion DUI September 30 Baltimore, Maryland. The swimmer entered rehab days incident completed program Wednesday according Chandler. The alleged couple also bit age gap them, Phelps 29 Chandler 41-years-old. Phelps, decorated Olympian time 22 medals, currently serving six month suspension swimming result DUI. Boots days: Chandler's Facebook page shrine Phelps, swimmer's photos everywhere In post, Chandler also takes time discuss difficulties faced life. 'In early teens I medically diagnosed went testosterone blockers, 15 estrogen enhancers. My birth certificate modified along name I teenager, prior corrective surgery,' explains. 'I originally changed name Paige Victoria Whitney. At 16 I legally emancipated family. I already left home 15. At 18 I got trouble twice, bad check DUI.' 'At 19 I thought would smart blackmail someone giving money surgery. As soon I received money I arrested charged extortion.' 'I spent 30 days jail I ashamed tell family happened thinking one knew. Even though birth certificate drivers license said female put cell 3 men I raped.' She since spent much life crusading gender rights.

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The small town Purdon, Texas quarantined family five tested positive Ebola virus. Purdon located 70 miles Dallas, Texas, hospital cared American Ebola patients, Thomas Eric Duncan, Texas nurse, Nina Pham. It verified Jack Phillips returned Dallas last week business. Shortly arriving home, Mr. Phillips began exhibiting flu-like symptoms, immediately go hospital. At time wife children began showing similar symptoms, provoked family get tested. Doctors learned Phillips, wife, three children contracted Ebola haemorrhagic fever. Facts About Purdon, Texas And The Ebola Quarantine 133 residents Unincorporated community Navarro County Originally Known As Belle Point Ebola spread contact bodily fluids infected individual Ebola 90% casualty rate areas West Africa. In America mortality rate 50/50 Five people confirmed Ebola Virus Pardon County CDC quarantined area, erecting road blocks disallowing anyone area A staff member Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital contacted National Report short statement Ebola situation Texas. The individual wished remain anonymous safety, told us following, “As far know, Jack Phillis come contact neither late Thomas Duncan Mrs. Phan. It perhaps possible within close proximity infected parties, otherwise unknown Phillips infected Ebola. The CDC wasted time sealing rest town’s denizens, stopped traffic entering exiting Purdon, TX. As 10 Pm, Oct. 13th area surrounded police CDC officials. Communications locals seems cut off, press currently awaiting official statement local authorities.

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The right-hand man Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi killed airstrike Mosul. An airstrike ISIS stronghold Mosul killed least two members group, including aide ISIS leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi, according Iraqi Defense Ministry. Reports Baghdadi killed U.S. airstrike circulated Turkish Kurdish media Wednesday repeated The Daily Beast multiple Iraqi sources. But Pentagon official denied ISIS leader dead. "There validity rumor we've killed Baghdadi," senior defense official told The Daily Beast. The Iraqi Defense Ministry announcement, first reported al Arabayia, specify whether airstrike carried American Iraqi forces, NBC News reports senior security official confirmed U.S. airstrike. The article clarify whether security official American Iraqi quotes saying three ISIS leaders killed, including Baghdadi’s aide Abu Hajar Al-Sufi, explosives specialist commander town Tal Afar. There public statements yet U.S. officials reported airstrikes. While U.S. air war Iraq steadily expanding since began early August, Thursday’s reports provide first public indication ISIS’s senior leadership directly targeted. The rumors Baghdadi’s death spread northern Iraq yesterday may triggered uncertainty died airstrikes reportedly killed aide. It’s also possible claim’s Baghdadi’s death could come ISIS part deception campaign cover leader’s tracks obscure true status whereabouts. Multiple sources, including Kurdish intelligence officials former Iraqi army officers, told The Daily Beast Wednesday Baghdadi died somewhere Syria wounded recent airstrike fleeing Iraq seek medical treatment. This first time rumors Baghdadi’s death surfaced. Without independent press verify new information, unverified claims spread quickly Iraq speculation outpacing facts gets taken truth. But new reports ISIS leaders killed airstrikes Mosul, coming day flurry claims Baghdadi’s death Syria, suggests group’s leadership increasingly vulnerable Baghdadi may run seeking sanctuary Syria President Obama yet authorized military intervention. With additional reporting Ford Sypher Eli Lake.

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MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua’s government said Sunday loud boom heard overnight residents capital made small meteorite left crater wooded area near city’s airport. Government spokeswoman Rosario Murillo said committee formed government study event confirmed “relatively small” meteorite “appears come asteroid passing close Earth.” Murillo said Nicaragua ask international experts help local scientists understanding happened. The crater left meteorite radius 12 meters (39 feet) depth 5 meters (16 feet), said Humberto Saballos, volcanologist Nicaraguan Institute Territorial Studies committee. He said still clear meteorite disintegrated buried. Humberto Garcia, Astronomy Center National Autonomous University Nicaragua, said meteorite could related asteroid forecast pass planet Saturday night. “It could come asteroid, normal occur. We study could ice rock,” said. Wilfried Strauch, adviser Nicaraguan Institute Territorial Studies, said “very strange one reported streak light. We ask anyone photo something.” Local residents reported hearing loud boom Saturday night, said didn’t see anything strange sky. “I sitting porch I saw nothing, sudden I heard large blast. We thought bomb felt expansive wave,” Jorge Santamaria told The Associated Press. The site crater near Managua’s international airport air force base. Only journalists state media allowed visit it. Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may published, broadcast, rewritten redistributed.

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Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief Vogue magazine allegedly displeased publications's new 1 World Trade Center offices. Their new workplace 25th 26th floors building said infested rats vermins. Moving new offices may postponed pests cleared away. Reportedly, new 1 WTC offices Vogue magazine swarmed rodents. Editor-in-child, Anna Wintour, said naturally disgusted would step foot new offices rodents removed. The report details influential editor-in-chief already asked staffers clean office ever set foot there. Fortunately, Anna Wintour yet expected work new offices 2015. A Vogue employee told Gawker last Friday afternoon pests cannot tolerated work purposes. Moreover, many rodents vermins scuttling around, editorial department high-caliber magazine might delay move old Times Square offices. The sales marketing departments already moved in. The employee added even though may sound laughable, company facing serious concern creatures removed. The employee explains possibility creatures could nibble clothing office. This rat infestation problem remarkable considering excited company seems moving new posh premises. Before report, Vogue posted move special online story. The company also steadily showing pictures videos new offices, even Anna Wintour's Instagram. Page Six reports everyone sympathetic towards company. "Security even stop BASE jumpers ­entering building leaping top. You think could stop rats?" commenter named "4npower" said. Another commenter, "Lady­Amanita," claimed report nothing short exaggeration staff might confused mice rats. "Rats probably want live 25th 26th floors high-rise." To contact editor, e-mail: [email protected]

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The lethal animals launched Iraqi residents jihadist fighters. IS, taken control large areas Iraq Syria, using bombs target civilians north country. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, ex-head chemical biological weapons Army Nato, told Mirror: "They promote fact creates panic. "Scorpions robust – even launched couple miles, canister breaks thousands flung start crawling around. "Some scorpions poisonous main thing creating fear." MOCK: Former Sydney resident Mohamed Elomar took Twitter taunt victims Sydney siege [FACEBOOK] “Some scorpions poisonous main thing creating fear” Weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon The news comes IS fighter took Twitter laugh victims deadly Sydney siege. Former Sydney resident Mohamed Elomar, pictured holding severed heads two dead soldiers earlier year, posted two sick tweets following attack. After referencing 2011 Mumbai terror attacks posted: "I think got real life hostage situation Sydney lolololololololo." Another Islamist posted Twitter: "The world must stand news 13 Australians would sleep news 130,000 Muslims killed Syria. "Gaza siege, Homs Damascus siege CAFE Sydney Not. The Hash rage SydneySiege joke."

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Rome| An Italian expert studying first century document written Roman historian Marcus Velleius Paterculus recently discovered archives Vatican, found presumed first eyewitness account ever recorded miracle Jesus Christ. The author describes scene allegedly witnessed, prophet teacher names Iēsous de Nazarenus, resuscitated stillborn boy handed back mother. Historian archivist Ignazio Perrucci, hired Vatican authorities 2012, sort, analyze classify 6,000 ancient documents uncovered gigantic archive vaults. He already excited noticed author text famous Roman historian Velleius, completely stunned realized nature content. Professor Perrucci found text archives Vatican, searching amongst bundle personal letters trivial documents dating Roman era. The text whole narrative author’s return journey Parthia Rome occurred 31 AD, recorded highly rhetorical style four sheets parchment. He describes many different episodes taking place trip, like violent sandstorm Mesopotamia visit temple Melitta (modern day Mdina, Malta). The part text really caught M. Perrucci’s attention episode taking place city Sebaste (near modern day Nablus, West Bank). The author first describes arrival great leader town group disciples followers, causing many lower class people neighbouring villages gather around them. According Velleius, great man’s name Iēsous de Nazarenus, Greco-Latin translation Jesus’ Hebrew name, Yeshua haNotzri. Upon entering town, Jesus would visited house woman named Elisheba, given birth stillborn child. Jesus picked dead child uttered prayer Aramaic heavens, unfortunately author describes “immensus”, meaning incomprehensible. To crowd’s surprise amazement, baby came back life almost immediately, crying squirming like healthy newborn. Marcus Velleius Paterculus, Roman officer Campanian origins, seems perceive Jesus Christ great doctor miracle man, without associating way Jewish concept Messiah. Many tests analysis realized last weeks determine authenticity manuscript. The composition parchment ink, literary style handwriting carefully scrutinized considered entirely legitimate. The dating analysis also revealed sheepskin parchment text written, indeed date 1st century era, precisely 20-45 AD. This new text author known reliability, brings brand new perspective life historical character Jesus Nazareth. It comes confirm Gospels facts known accomplishing miracles sheer presence town enough attract crowds people. A complete official translation document made available online many different languages next weeks, impact discovery already felt scientific community. Many scholars already saluted finding one greatest breakthrough ever realized study historical life Jesus, others expressed doubts conclusions Professor Perrucci demand tests performed scientific institutions drawing conclusions.

Apple Watch Stainless Steel variant reportedly priced at $500, $4,000 for the gold variant

The Apple Watch might four years making Jony Ive-centric Apple product yet — company didn’t get everything wishing device. According new report The Wall Street Journal, Apple originally wanted smartwatch focus far prominently health-related innovations, forced go another direction midway project. If Apple way, Apple Watch would boasted smart sensors capable tracking blood pressure, heart rate even stress levels — despite hiring top people biosensor industry, technology didn’t work quite well hoped. Problems apparently posed Apple Watch wearers hairy arms dry skin, sensor results also varying depending loosely tightly watch worn. Despite heavy drain Apple resources, engineers unable create suitable solution time company reveal device. As result, Apple Watch shipping April far iPhone accessory/companion originally planned, doubt useful growing Apple’s interlocking ecosystem less good ways. Although Apple luxury taking time products, yesterday’s New Yorker story reveals much pressure announce new category device post-Steve Jobs. While there’s still lot excited for, health-tracking applications Apple Watch ones people excited about. Apple already success introducing HealthKit top hospitals, medically approved wearable could potentially help grow relations Apple healthcare industry. In recent interview, Steve Wozniak discussed health-tracking one potentially exciting features Apple Watch. Cult Mac also written potential Apple Watch becoming “digital doctor.” Sadly, seems we’re going wait least couple generations technology live billing.

Calm down everyone, Banksy hasn't been arrested: 9 clues that it's a hoax

A hoax report filed website nationalreport.net claimed infamous artist arrested London raid art studio. The website – describes "America's No.1 independent news source" – said man named Paul Horner Liverpool nicked. They even cheek say BBC representative Bansky confirmed news. To complete tale quoted "London police chief" Lyndon Edwards apparently held press conference announce arrest. A press conference apparently attended reporters TV crews. HOAX: The false report claiming Banksy arrested [NATIONALREPORT] Most hilariously article written one Darius Rubics "won numerous awards journalism including Peabody Award Pulitzer Prize". Despite ludicrous nature article fell hook, line sinker. Former Tory MP Louise Mensch, never shy sharing opinion world, said: "You kidding me, @metpoliceuk. Banksy? "There many criminals there, Banksy? The great artist?" She later apologise duped. There many problems hoax we've decided list best ones you. – The article claims Banksy Liverpool known evidence strongly suggests Bristol. – Other articles Darius Rubics include: Dennis Rodman leaves US talk leaders ISIS Obama declares November national Muslim appreciation month. – London Police Chief Lyndon Edwards exist. The top cop London Sir Bernard Hogan Howe. – The article suggests Banksy nicked Watford actually falls catchment Hertfordshire Police. – In Britain police release mugshots people arrested. – Banksy's PR Jo Brooks, despite apparently quoted original story, tweeted saying hoax.

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A man mid-to-late 50s reportedly slapping people Cumbria, England, sneezing public. One recent victims 82-year-old woman sneezed Tuesday. On Monday, reportedly smacked another woman sneezing. "We treating two reported incidents linked, appealing local community help trace man responsible. It unusual behavior, left victims feeling confused upset," Cumbria Sgt. Gill Cherry told Daily Mirror. Local residents frightened, also amused reports man. “I come shopping day actually cold," Nicola Dawson said. “If anyone smacked sneezing I would smack back." Police could hard time catching man town may let go 50 civilians answer phones cops. According News & Star, cuts part money saving plan city. However, police department hopes cops answer phones respond person much.

Mass Graves Found In Mexico, Near Place Where 43 Students Went Missing

Nicaraguan officials say meteorite gouged crater near nation's capital city weekend, scientists sure. A committee formed Nicaraguan government determined new, 39-foot-wide (12 meters) crater found near capital Managua's international airport blasted space rock strike Saturday night (Sept. 6), Associated Press reported. Some Managua residents reported hearing loud boom Saturday, would consistent meteorite impact. But details warrant healthy dose skepticism, said Bill Cooke, head Meteoroid Environment Office NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, Alabama. [Nicaraguan Crater Possibly Caused Meteorite (Video)] "Something produced crater big also produced incredibly bright fireball night sky," Cooke said. "And one reports fireball, even though near midnight scattered clouds." Further, Managua big city, lots potential witnesses night-sky sight. People saw bright fireball last time Cooke recall meteorite blasting crater Earth, September 2007 near Peruvian village Carancas — impact occurred broad daylight. A meteorite strike would also likely leave blackened fragments impacting body behind evidence, Cooke meteor expert Peter Jenniskens said. "If crater anything meteoroid impact, I would expect meteorites found around crater," Jenniskens, Search Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) Institute Mountain View, California, told Space.com via email. No pieces reported, none visible photos crater, Cooke said. "So I'm kind skeptical meteoritic origin crater," said. If space rock indeed carve Nicaraguan crater, meteorite likely relatively small — 3 feet (1 m) wide made iron, somewhat larger composed rocky material, Cooke added. Some Nicaraguan officials speculated purported meteorite may piece asteroid 2014 RC, flew Earth Sunday (Sept. 7), AP reported. But case, experts said. "For wondering, event Nicaragua (poss meteorite?) unrelated asteroid 2014 RC. Different timing, different directions," NASA officials wrote today (Sept. 8) via @AsteroidWatchTwitter account, run space agency's Near-Earth Object Office Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, California.

Alleged audio of Michael Brown shooting has surfaced

American British intelligence officials eyeing British-born rapper militant beheaded journalist James Foley. A senior Western intelligence official told Fox News 23-year-old London rapper Abdel Majed Abdel Bary suspect believed Foley's executioner. U.S. intelligence officials commenting publicly reports, well-placed source told Fox News Bary's Egyptian-born father extradited London United States 2012 alleged connection Usama bin Laden 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings Africa. Bary traveled Syria last year fight ISIS, source said. The Sunday Times Sunday People identified Bary member group least three British-born ISIS fighters known among former hostages "The Beatles." The Sunday Times reported MI5 MI6, Britain's two major intelligence agencies, identified man brutal deed, though publicly identified.

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Last night, @FoxNewsPress, Twitter account claiming Fox News public relations team, went live. One big problem: It’s fake. They one mission, declared: The team @FoxNews set account manage dispel false facts attributed us #foxnewsfacts trend. — Fox News Press Team (@FoxNewsPress) January 12, 2015 The hashtag refers meme blew Fox contributor declared certain British cities swallowed whole Muslim immigrants. “In Britain, it’s no-go zones, actual cities like Birmingham totally Muslim non-Muslims simply don’t go in,” said Steve Emerson, whose statement absurd actually debunked British PM David Cameron himself. (For record, Birmingham’s Christian population twice size Muslim population.) And so, @FoxNewsPress went trying stop people mocking Fox News, power empty legal threats: @ScottMacBain record news lists. Please delete tweet face legal charges. — Fox News Press Team (@FoxNewsPress) January 12, 2015 And faker responded anger: @Victorialush false statement news list. Please delete face legal action. — Fox News Press Team (@FoxNewsPress) January 12, 2015 Fox News confirmed Mediaite Monday account is, fact, fake. Though likely won’t stop fraudulent tweeters issuing empty lawsuit threat us, like Washington Examiner: We made aware individuals posing quoted @dcexaminer. We pursuing legal recourse mis… — Fox News Press Team (@FoxNewsPress) January 12, 2015 representation requesting article removed publication. — Fox News Press Team (@FoxNewsPress) January 12, 2015 [Featured Image via screenshot] – – >> Follow Tina Nguyen (@Tina_Nguyen) Twitter

Kim Yo-jong in Charge: Kim Jong-un's Sister 'Replaces' North Korean Dictator During Illness

The Pentagon admitted Wednesday ISIS fact get hands one 28 bundles weapons medical supplies U.S. dropped Kurdish forces Monday. Two bundles missed marks, one destroyed U.S. According Pentagon spokesman, wind caused parachute go course. The spokesman also stressed weapons give ISIS advantage. Past reports indicated humanitarian military aid made way hands terrorist group.

Islamic State Militants Claim to Have Beheaded US Journalist James Wright Foley

A disturbing video posted online appears show beheading American journalist James Foley, kidnapped covering Syrian conflict 2012. In video man appears Foley, dressed orange, kneels beside armed man clad black. Foley delivers statement condemning U.S. action Iraq says U.S. government “real killers.” “For happen result complacency criminality,” Foley says halting speech. “I wish I time. I wish I could hope freedom seeing family again, ship sailed. I guess all, I wish I wasn’t American.” Seconds later, figure dressed black brandishes knife identifies Islamic State, name brutal terror group Islamic State Iraq Syria took leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared leader Muslims. “Today military air force attacked us daily… Your strikes caused casualties amongst Muslims,” figure black says. He addresses President Obama directly, saying “any attempt… deny Muslims right live safety Islamic caliphate result bloodshed people.” Foley killed. The video continues, showing American Steven Sotloff, written national publications like Time, also dressed orange knees. “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision,” figure black says. A spokesperson White House National Security Council said U.S. intelligence community "is working quickly possible determine authenticity." "If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends," spokesperson Caitlin Hayden wrote statement reporters. The U.S. government offers $10 million reward information leading ISIS leader al-Baghdadi’s capture. Foley assignment Syria news outlet GlobalPost. The news organization's co-founder Charles Sennott said today "no reliable proof execution authentic" they're working gather information. "If video verified, unfathomable darkness think life bright Jim Foley's ended way," Sennott said. "He experienced fearless journalist believed deeply reporting frontlines." In interview The Boston Globe 2011, Foley spoke held captive covering uprising Libya importance job. “I believe frontline journalism important,” Foley said. “Without photos videos firsthand experience, really can’t tell world bad might be.” Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., worked Foley's family State Department efforts get Foley back. "If confirmed, barbarous heinous act shocks conscience underscores truly evil nature terrorists confront, must defeated," Ayotte said statement.

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At least 25 suspected Boko Haram insurgents killed clashes soldiers Islamist militants northeast Nigeria five civilians killed fighting elsewhere region, military source residents said Monday. A ceasefire agreement Boko Haram Nigerian government expected lead liberation 200 schoolgirls kidnapped militants six months ago, talks due continue neighbouring Chad Monday. Boko Haram confirmed truce least six attacks weekend – blamed security sources insurgents – killed several dozen people since announcement ceasefire. A government spokesman said fighting Sunday may work criminal gangs lawless region. An army officer, requested anonymity, said militants tried enter town Damboa late Sunday Alagarno, Boko Haram hideout, soldiers fought off. “Our men gunned 25 insurgents would entered Damboa unleashed terror town picking ruins,” officer said. He said armoured vehicle arms recovered insurgents. Damboa, garrison town near border Cameroon, site fierce fighting militants Nigerian forces months. The insurgents sacked town July driven army counter-offensive. A member pro-government Civilian Joint Task Force vigilantes, Mohammed Haruna, said clashes Sunday, “Two members came [the town of] Biu morning Damboa said soldiers engaged Boko Haram yesterday battle lasted till midnight.” Separately, Maiduguri resident Andrew Tada, said insurgents killed five people Gava, hilly town Gwoza Local Government Area far Damboa. Tada said brother Gava lucky escaped top mountain. “My brother still relatives, women children,” told Reuters speaking brother phone. “They [the militants] came yesterday [Sunday] people scouting food foot mountain. When insurgents sighted people, pursued slaughtered five,” Tada said.

Confusion swirls, details murky in arrest of ISIS leader's 'wife'

A new survey UBS suggests Apple Watch could get strong start, leading investment firm predict sales 24 million units gross profit $3.4 billion wearable device first months alone. In poll 4,000 consumers, UBS found 10 percent consumers said "very likely" buy smartwatch next 12 months. Applying percentage total number eligible iPhone owners, UBS believes Apple sell 24 million Apple Watches first nine months availability. Detailing results note investors Monday, analyst Steven Milunovich noted first version Apple Watch number limitations, notably dependence connected iPhone functionality. But believes first-generation device set Apple long-term success wearables market. Still, first months, Milunovich believes Apple sell 24 million Watch average price $420 $430. That would result sales $10.3 billion, assumed 33 percent level gross margin, would add $3.4 billion profit company's bottom line fiscal 2015. Apple's fiscal 2015 concludes end September, Milunovich's estimates include 2015 holiday shopping season. Looking fiscal 2016, Milunovich's estimates increase 40 million units, resulting $17 billion sales $6.2 billion profit. And 2018, projections call Apple selling 67.6 million Apple Watch units single fiscal year. The analyst said likely iPhone Apple Watch prove complementary products, much like Mac iPad. But said also possible Apple Watch could eventually become successor iPhone. "Given two-thirds Apple's profit generated iPhone, company concerned longer-term threat replacement technology, whether leap handset technology loss key functions wearables," Mulinovich said. "With sophisticated user interface third-party apps coming on, Apple may readying time Apple Watch encroaches smartphone market." The UBS survey also delved specific brands, found consumers interested currently available Samsung Gear. Among respondents plan buy smartwatch, 37 percent said would purchase SamsungGear, 25 percent said waiting Apple Watch. Milunovich expects tables quickly turn early 2015, Apple Watch becomes available shakes existing wearables market. "Just Apple first MP3 smartphone vendor redefined categories, expect Apple Watch become first mind smartwatches," said. UBS maintained "buy" rating AAPL stock 12-month price target $125.

Report: 4 ISIS Terrorists Caught at Southern Border in 36 Hrs

Variety reporting Seth Rogen's got part Woz Jobs, upcoming Aaron Sorkin-penned take Apple icon. Christian Bale already cast title role, new addition... surprising, kinda great. Danny Boyle Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Trainspotting fame direct drama—which one point going David Fincher affair—and sounds like whole film offer somewhat unconventional approach life tech icon. Sorkin told Business Insider earlier year: "It's biopic." Okay! So, already sets apart Ashton Kutcher joint. But also: "It's story Steve Jobs—it's something much different that." It's rumored whole film three looong backstage scenes set right big product launches, maybe means epic walk-and-talk sequence spans full feature-length? I know folks heart set Jonah Hill, I'm Rogen. Woz, know there: What say you? [Variety]

Banksy arrest hoax: Internet duped by fake report claiming that the street artist's identity has been revealed

The Scottish Society Prevention Cruelty Animals investigating incident dog abandoned train station along suitcase. The SPCA says dog found Jan. 2 tied railing Ayr railway station South Ayrshire, Scotland. The suitcase filled possessions, including pillow, toy, food bowl, food, according SPCA. Inspector Stewart Taylor said dog's name Kai. Officials said male shar-pei crossbreed, 2 3 years old, microchip able track last registered owner. "Unfortunately could tell us address person bought him. This case highlights potential consequences selling animal online often leads impulse buying pets people know little about," according SPCA website. The SPCA says society look suitable owner found. In country, abandoning animal violates Animal Health Welfare Act 2006. The SPCA says, "Anyone found guilty expect banned keeping animals fixed period life." Follow @JessicaDurando Twitter

Penis Spray-Painted on a $2.5 Million Car Was Just for a Prank Video

This Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers reportedly shot gunman inside Centre Block. FOX News reported: The gunmen ran Parliament building, witnesses later said saw one gunman near library. Bernard Trottier, Toronto-area MP, tweeted gunman inside Centre Block “has shot killed.” The reportedly sought. Veteran Affairs Minister Julian Fantino told QMI Agency Parliament’s sergeant-at-arms, Kevin Vickers, shot one gunman dead. Kevin Vickers The Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers carries Mace House Commons conclusion session 2011. (Prince Albert Herald) Here amazing shooting video inside parliament building today.

Jordanian airstrike killed American aid worker held hostage by ISIS according to statement by militants

LONDON — The man black balaclava seemed beheaded several foreign hostages Islamic State videos identified British security services Mohammed Emwazi, British national London. Known news media “Jihadi John,” said born Kuwait traveled Syria 2012. His name first published Thursday website The Washington Post. The story confirmed senior British security official, said British government identified Mr. Emwazi time ago disclosed name operational reasons. Mr. Emwazi, 27, grew Queen’s Park, West London, graduated University Westminster degree computer programming. He first appeared Islamic State videos August, appeared behead American journalist James Foley deliver threats West. The actual execution included video. At mosque Birmingham, England, young man carries Union Jack bag.Britain Appeals Anti-Extremist Imams Effort Uproot Seeds RadicalizationAUG. 24, 2014 The head prosecutor Paris said Monday Frenchman, Maxime Hauchard, right, identified Islamic State video announced beheading Peter Kassig.Briton Frenchman Tentatively Identified Islamic State Execution VideoNOV. 17, 2014 German officials shielded full identity Kreshnik B., left, confessed fighting Syria Islamic State.Memo From Europe: Nations Ponder How Handle European Fighters Returning From Jihad NOV. 23, 2014 Junko Ishido, mother journalist Kenji Goto, spoke reporters Sunday house Tokyo. “My son’s final act go Syria help fellow Japanese,” said. “Please understand kindness courage.”Hostage’s Apparent Beheading ISIS Stirs Outrage JapanFEB. 1, 2015 The father Jejoen Bontinck, young Belgian spent three weeks cell James Foley hostages, showed picture prison held.ISIS Hostages Endured Torture Dashed Hopes, Freed Cellmates SayOCT. 25, 2014 The man apparently seen videos beheadings second American journalist Steven J. Sotloff; British aid worker David Cawthorne Haines; British taxi driver Alan Henning; American aid worker Peter Kassig. Last month, appeared video Haruna Yukawa Kenji Goto, Japanese hostages, shortly killed. Scotland Yard refused confirm identification, Downing Street comment.

Banksy arrest hoax: Internet duped by fake report claiming that the street artist's identity has been revealed

Ahmed Abdi Godane spiritual leader al-Shabab He believed among six people killed U.S. airstrike two cars near al-Shabab stronghold Barawe Godane believed ordered Westgate Mall massacre Kenya September 2013 killed 67 people U.S. officials yet confirmed Godane among dead U.S. drone strikes believed killed leader Somali terrorist group al-Shabab, ordered massacre Kenyan shopping mall last year killed 67 people. U.S. Intelligence officials believe Ahmed Abdi Godane traveling two-car convoy Monday night near al-Shabab's main base Barawe American drone aircraft hit vehicles missiles. Six people killed attack Somali authorities say think Godane among dead - though Pentagon said still awaiting confirmation. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, al-Shabab's spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al-Qaida became high-profile terrorist group Africa. Scroll video Ahmed Abdi Godane believed one six people killed drone fired two-car convoy Somalia Monday night, though U.S. officials confirmed death Dangerous ever: Even though al-Shabab fighters kicked capital Mogadishu, continued attacking targets throughout Africa Under Godane's orders, group attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people year ago month. The group also responsible suicide bombing World Cup watching party Kampala, Uganda, 2010 left 74 dead 70 injured. The U.S. targeted planners bloody Westgate assault, four Britons two Canadians killed. A month attack, Navy SEALs landed al-Shabab's headquarters Barawe attempted capture another mastermind behind attack. In 2012, U.S. government put $7million price Godane's head - though escaped justice now. A witness Monday's airstrike Somalia described ground-shaking explosions caused missile. Somali government African Union forces heading town district heard sounded like 'earthquake' al-Shabab bases hit, governor Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor, told The Associated Press. 'There airstrike near Sablale. We saw something,' Nor said. U.S. commanders said waiting determine outcome Monday's attack. 'U.S. military forces conducted operation Somalia today al-Shabab network. We assessing results operation provide additional information appropriate,' said Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby. After U.S. strike forest near Sablale district south Mogadishu, masked Islamic militants area arrested dozens residents suspected spying U.S. searched nearby homes, resident said. Godane believed ordered Westgate Mall massacre Nairobi, Kenya, last year claimed 67 lives Kenya. He also forged groups alliance al-Qaeda 'Mass arrests started, everyone detained,' said Mohamed Ali, lives Sablale district. 'They even searched nearby jungles stopped nomads transporting milk grass towns questioning.' The U.S. carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A U.S. missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabab last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit U.S. strike killed al-Shabab's top explosives expert. The latest U.S. action comes Somalia's government forces regained control high-security prison capital attacked Sunday. Seven heavily armed suspected al-Shabab members attempted free extremists held there. Somali officials said seven attackers, three government soldiers two civilians killed. Mogadishu's Godka Jilacow prison interrogation center Somalia's intelligence agency, many suspected militants believed held underground cells there. The attack started suicide car bomber detonated explosives-laden vehicle gate prison gunmen fought way prison. Al-Shabab attacked mall Nairobi last year punish Kenya sending troops Somalia extremists. Godane said time mall attack carried retaliation West's support Kenya's Somalia intervention 'interest oil companies.' Al Shabab mostly active Somalia's rural regions ousted capital African Union forces 2011. Somali military officials last week launched military operation oust al-Shabab last remaining bases southern parts Somalia. On Saturday militants withdrew town Bulomarer, located 110 kilometers (70 miles) south Mogadishu, hours fighting.

Ottawa shooting: Slain soldier named as Nathan Cirillo while suspect identified as Michael Zehaf-Bibeau

Michael Zehaf-Bibeau identified gunman Ottawa shot soldier firing shots Centre Block, people looking pictures him. Zehaf-Bibeau appeared online presence–a term basically refers accounts social media reported before–prior named shooter. The picture far allegedly shows 32-year-old comes account linked ISIS, Islamic State. The photo verified. It shows man holding gun, casual clothing scarf covering lower part face. More pictures posted come through. Witnesses said gunman killed soldier National War Memorial entering Parliament firing shots dressed black wearing scarf around face. An Ottawa police officer runs weapon drawn outside Parliament Hill Ottawa Wednesday Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Sean Kilpatrick) In photo provided Conservative MP Nina Grewal, members Parliament barricade meeting room Parliament Hill Ottawa, Canada, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2014, shots fired building. A gunman scarf face shot death Canadian soldier standing guard nation’s war memorial Wednesday, stormed Parliament hail gunfire killed usually ceremonial sergeant-at-arms, authorities witnesses said. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nina Grewal) Paramedics police wheel away shooting victim National War Memorial near Parliament Hill Ottawa Wednesday Oct. 22, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld) Tony Zobl, 35, told Canadian Press news agency witnessed soldier gunned fourth-floor window directly National War Memorial. “I looked window saw shooter, man dressed black kerchief nose mouth something head well, holding rifle shooting honor guard front cenotaph point-blank, twice,” Zobl said. “The honor guard dropped ground, shooter kind raised arms triumph holding rifle.” CBS says Michael’s full name Michael Abdul Zehaf Bibeau–and dropped Michael converting Islam. At times apparently dropped Abdul. MORE: Michael Zehaf-Bibeau ID’d Canadian Shooting Suspect Ottawa ISIS Behind Shooting Canada? Some Blame Islamic State Attack Parliament Hill

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North Korea may woman helm–Kim Jong-Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong–according rash rumors popped recently. There’s several pieces news, indicating dictator Jong-Un may longer control country. Jang Jin-sung, formerly key member Kim Jong-il’s propaganda machine, said recently powerful group officials reported Jong-il stopped taking orders Jong-Un effectively run country. The group called Organization Guidance Department, want keep status quo others want open market. “On one hand, it’s people want maintain regime monopoly,” Jang told VICE News translator. “On hand, it’s like people fighting regime, policy sense want take advantage get influence. It’s actually consciously civil war, two incompatible forces play.” The insight comes Seoul-based think tank North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity says Kim Yo Jong may leading country instead brother. In Wednesday, July 25, 2012 photo, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, center, accompanied wife Ri Sol Ju, right, waves crowd inspect Rungna People’s Pleasure Ground Pyongyang. (AP Photo/Korean Central News Agency via Korea News Service) The NKIS says Jong-Un getting medical treatment unspecified illness, extended treatment actually decided upon high-level meeting early September held Yo Jong’s suggestion. She’s charged handling important government decisions absence, according Diplomat, citing report. “All important matters related government administration reported Kim Yo-jong, Kim Jong-un concentrate getting better,” people meeting decided. Yo Jong daughter Jong-il, former North Korean leader, wife Kim Yong-hui, first spotted public September 2010. She officially mentioned first time March 9, 2014, identified “senior official” government. Then again, perhaps Yo Kong total control, according Kim Heung-gwang, head NKIS. “Some say Hwang Byong-so, director General Political Bureau Korean People’s Army, may assumed new No. 2 status, given confirmed time, say Hwang shadow, Kim Yo-jong second-in-command North Korea,” said. The possible leadership change comes amid reports attempted coup. MORE: North Korea Lockdown? Is Pyongyang Actually Closed Off Amid Coup Attempt?

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NEW YORK — Pope Francis given hope gays, unmarried couples advocates Big Bang theory. Now, endeared dog lovers, animal-rights activists vegans. Trying console little boy whose dog died, Pope Francis told recent public appearance St Peter’s Square “paradise open God’s creatures”. While unclear whether Pope’s remarks helped soothe child, welcomed groups Humane Society People Ethical Treatment Animals (PETA). In relatively short tenure leader world’s one billion Roman Catholics since taking Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, 77, repeatedly caused stir among conservatives church. He suggested lenient positions predecessor issues homosexuality, single motherhood unwed couples. Theologians cautioned Pope Francis spoken casually, made doctrinal statement. Reverend James Martin, Jesuit priest editor-at-large America, Catholic magazine, said believed Pope Francis least asserting “God loves Christ redeems creation”, even though conservative theologians said paradise animals. “He said paradise open creatures,” Rev Martin said. The question whether animals go heaven debated much church’s history. Pope Benedict said 2008 sermon animal dies, “just means end existence earth”. Ms Christine Gutleben, senior director Humane Society, said Pope Francis’ apparent reversal predecessor’s view could enormous. “If Pope mean animals go heaven, implication animals soul. And true, ought seriously consider treat mean something God,” said. Ms Sarah Withrow King, director Christian outreach engagement PETA, one activist anti-slaughterhouse groups, said Pope’s remarks could move Catholics away consuming meat. But differing views. Mr Dave Warner, spokesman National Pork Producers Council, said email “certainly mean slaughtering eating animals sin”. THE NEW YORK TIMES

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The improbable story making rounds today 17-year old whiz kid Wall Street rumored made $72 million trading markets, still high school, widely disputed. Mohammed Islam, alleged teenaged prodigy, said idea dollar figure came accurate. Instead figure believed million dollars, Mr. Islam declined specific. "The attention expected – never wanted hype. This friends trying make something exciting together, " Mr. Islam said exclusive CNBC interview. Mr. Islam one colleagues scheduled appear CNBC's "Halftime Report" following publication New York Magazine profile. The ensuing publicity however, pre-interview CNBC, prompted reconsider. "We expected regular article hope do" career, said. "The way portrayed are."

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There Christmas miracles all. For Joe Riquelme's parents, miracle came form plain white envelope containing handwritten note son telling paid mortgage. Riquelme, successful app developer New York goes YouTube user name joeytrombone, Thursday shared video showing parents’ heartwarming reaction incredibly generous Christmas gift. Scroll video One final gift: Joe Riquelme, app developer New York (center) surprised parents Christmas giving life-changing present Priceless reaction: Riquelme's mother shocked find note written son inside plain envelope telling paid mortgage Best gift ever? Riquelme placed bank documents inside folded envelope along brief note Tears joy: The app developer's parents burst tears reaction son's generosity The touching video, viewed nearly 130,000 times last 24 hours, counting, begins Joe Riquelme sitting couch parents pet dog. Looking visibly nervous struggling keep emotions check, Riquelme tells mom dad one Christmas gift them: slightly dog-eared envelope folded half. Inside, documents Bank America accompanied handwritten note reads: 'Your house paid off. Merry Xmas. - Joe.' In corner, Riquelme drew box list three things parents done family check marks next one: raising kids, college loans, mortgage. Confronted note, Riguelme's mother covers mouth shock bursts tears joy mingled laughter son labors keep composure. The overwhelmed woman passes envelope husband, also begins weep. ‘I love you. Thank you, Papi,' Riquelme's mom exclaims sobs showering hugs kisses. Group hug: The emotional video concludes Riquelme's mom dad embracing showering young man kisses 'Sometimes best gifts come lamest packages. Merry Christmas everyone! — feeling happy,' Riguelme later wrote Facebook along collage video The emotional minute-long video concludes group hug. 'Sometimes best gifts come lamest packages. Merry Christmas everyone! — feeling happy,' Riguelme later wrote Facebook page. A graduate University California Davis years experience working semiconductor industry, last year Riquelme founded New York-based startup Videoshop - video-editing app available iPhone. Techie: Riquelme graduate University California Davis spent years working semiconductor industry Taking flight: Last year, Riquelme founded New York-based startup Videoshop - video-editing app available iPhone

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Kim Yo-jong, younger sister North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, allegedly taken state duties brother receives medical treatment. Her responsibilities include handling important government decisions brother undergoes treatment Bonghwa Clinic North Korea's capital Pyongyang, according media reports. No specific information alleged health troubles made public. "Some say Hwang Byong So, director General Political Bureau Korean People's Army, may assumed new No. 2 status, given confirmed time, say Hwang shadow, Kim Yo-jong second-in-command North Korea," said Kim Heung Gwang, head North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity, according Diplomat, magazine based Tokyo. Kim Yo-jong daughter former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il. She officially mentioned first time March 9 later identified senior official Central Committee Workers' Party Korea, according Ria Novosti, Russian news agency. The Associated Press reported earlier month supreme leader's notable absence Supreme People’s Assembly meeting broadcast state television, apparently first time he's missed meeting since taking office December 2011 sudden death father predecessor. North Korean state media acknowledged rumors illness saying 31-year-old leader experiencing “discomfort,” without going detail. Media reports speculated gout, underwent ankle surgery, suffering health problems eating much cheese.

Alleged Ottawa gunman: What we know so far about Michael Zehaf-Bibeau

Several hours Canadian Parliament shooting ended, CBS News identified Michael Zehaf-Bibeau now-deceased suspect killed soldier Cpl. Nathan Cirillo Ottawa’s War Memorial. According reports, Bibeau Canadian born 1982. Montreal-based reporter Domenic Fazioli wrote suspect’s name found three times city’s court database. “Arrested twice drug possession Feb 2004 (marijuana PCP),” noted. Witnesses describe Bibeau wearing black coat blue jeans throughout shootings, weapon choice double-barrel shotgun. Early reports indicate Bibeau shot dead Canadian Parliament’s Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers. An ISIS social media account tweeted photograph claiming Bibeau one own, neither image connection verified. We bring details confirmed…

Islamic State killer 'Jihadi John' named as Mohammed Emwazi

The man known Jihadi John. Photo: Reuters The world knows "Jihadi John," masked man British accent beheaded several hostages held Islamic State taunts audiences videos circulated widely online. But real name, according friends others familiar case, Mohammed Emwazi, Briton well-to-do family grew West London graduated college degree computer programming. He believed travelled Syria around 2012 later joined Islamic State, group whose barbarity come symbolise. "I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John," said one Emwazi's close friends identified interview The Washington Post. American journalist James Foley Syria July, 2012. Photo: AP "He like brother me. . . . I sure him." A representative British human rights group contact Emwazi left Syria also said believed Emwazi Jihadi John, moniker given hostages held. "There extremely strong resemblance," Asim Qureshi, research director rights group, CAGE, said watching one videos. "This making feel fairly certain person." Authorities used variety investigative techniques, including voice analysis interviews former hostages, try identify Jihadi John. James Comey, director FBI, said September — month Briton seen video killing American journalist James Foley — officials believed succeeded. Nevertheless, identity Jihadi John remained shrouded secrecy. Since Foley's killing, appeared series videos documenting gruesome killings hostages, including four Westerners, personally beheaded. In each, dressed black, balaclava covering eyes ridge nose. He wears holster left arm. A spokeswoman British Embassy Washington said: "Our prime minister clear want committed murder behalf ISIL face justice appalling acts carried out. There ongoing police investigation murder hostages ISIL Syria. It appropriate government comment part continues." ISIL another name Islamic State. US officials declined comment report. Emwazi's family declined request interview, citing legal advice. The Kuwaiti-born Emwazi, mid-20s, appears left little trail social media elsewhere online. Those knew say polite penchant wearing stylish clothes adhering tenets Islamic faith. He beard mindful making eye contact women, friends said. He raised middle-class neighbourhood London occasion prayed mosque Greenwich. The friends, spoke condition anonymity sensitivity investigation, believe Emwazi started radicalise planned safari Tanzania following graduation University Westminster. Emwazi two friends — German convert Islam named Omar another man, Abu Talib — never made trip. Once landed Dar es Salaam, May 2009, detained police held overnight. It's unclear whether reason detention made clear three, eventually deported. Emwazi flew Amsterdam, claimed officer MI5, Britain's domestic security agency, accused trying reach Somalia, militant group al-Shabab operates southern part country, according e-mails sent Qureshi provided The Post. Emwazi denied accusation claimed MI5 representatives tried recruit him. But former hostage said Jihadi John obsessed Somalia made captives watch videos al-Shabab, allied al-Qaeda. The episode described Independent, British newspaper, identified Emwazi Muhammad ibn Muazzam. Emwazi friends allowed return Britain, met Qureshi fall 2009 discuss happened. "Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated," Qureshi said. Shortly afterward, Emwazi decided move birthplace, Kuwait, landed job working computer company, according e-mails wrote Qureshi. He came back London twice, second time finalise wedding plans woman Kuwait. In June 2010, however, counterterrorism officials Britain detained — time fingerprinting searching belongings. When tried fly back Kuwait next day, prevented so. "I job waiting marriage get started," wrote June 2010 e-mail Qureshi. But "I feel like prisoner, cage, London. A person imprisoned & controlled security service men, stopping living new life birthplace & country, Kuwait." Nearly four months later, court New York sentenced Aafia Siddiqui, al-Qaeda operative convicted attempted murder US personnel Afghanistan, Emwazi expressed sympathy her, saying "heard upsetting news regarding sister. . . . This keep us firmer towards fighting freedom justice!!!" In interview, Qureshi said last heard Emwazi January 2012, Emwazi sent e-mail seeking advice. "This young man ready exhaust every single kind avenue within machinery state bring change personal situation," Qureshi said. In end, felt "actions taken criminalise way something actions." Close friends Emwazi's also said situation London made desperate leave country. It's unclear exactly reached Syria how. One friend said believed Emwazi wanted travel Saudi Arabia teach English 2012 unsuccessful. Soon afterward, friend said, gone. "He upset wanted start life elsewhere," one friends said. "He stage reached point really trying find another way get out." Once Syria, Emwazi contacted family least one friends. It's unclear told activities there. A former hostage debriefed officials upon release said Jihadi John part team guarding Western captives prison Idlib, Syria, 2013. The hostages nicknamed facility "the box." Emwazi joined two men British accents, including one dubbed "George." A former hostage said Emwazi participated waterboarding four Western hostages. Former hostages described George leader trio. Jihadi John, said, quiet intelligent. "He deliberate," former hostage said. Beginning early 2014, hostages moved prison Syrian city Raqqa, Islamic State's de facto capital, visited often trio. They appeared taken powerful roles within Islamic State. About time, Qureshi said, sent e-mail Emwazi. "I wondering could send number," wrote. "Inshallah [God willing] good catch up." There response. The Washington Post

#ISIS beheads photojournalist James Wright Foley in a massage to US to end its intervention in #Iraq.

Update: Since publication article, several people reported may hoax. A 'feminist' blog US caused outrage author apparently admitted aborting male fetus based negative past experiences men. In article astounding difficult believe actually true, 'Lana' even expresses surprise "many friends, several family members completely cut communication me". The author purports fallen pregnant 2012 overjoyed thought discovered boy point decided abortion. Read full blog post Abortion based gender illegal UK week religious groups wrote MPs support amendment 1967 Abortion Act clarify point. The amendment reads: "Nothing section 1 Abortion Act 1967 interpreted allowing pregnancy terminated grounds sex unborn child." The practise said still happen UK particularly ethnic communities boys valued girls. In blog, Lana details one negative experiences terrible felt could "bring another monster world". The story begins aboard plane way Occupy Wall Street rally San Francisco. A man sat next upon discovering going says: "B****** like need learn place." Lana screams "assault" male attendant rushes refuses anything physical contact made. She admits considering lying move one two spare seats "both back Economy". She adds: "I flabbergasted, betrayed recommended I move one empty seats. This left tears. "I knew way get away move seats I tearfully felt though I verbally emotionally raped." Lana goes pregnancy made feel body betrayed much experienced "crying, sobbing, uncontrollable weeping, mental anguish likes may experienced lives destroyed war". Her decision abort fetus prompted furious comments. "I almost threw reading this." "The disturbing part say yes finding babies gender baby realize boy, would done then?" Fact people abort kids western world gender thoroughly sick. "after learning fetus male" http://t.co/YZCR0UDfBu — Caleb Bond (@TheCalebBond) February 10, 2015 Misandry means hatred men. Feminism means equality genders. "Feminist Has Abortion Because Child Was Boy" NO. She misandrist — Jenni (@lifeofjennibeck) February 9, 2015 Since backlash, Lana appears written another blog defend position claims received death threats result original post. Unfortunately misses point people would angry instead reiterates right choose happens body. I find hard hate anybody, faults own, usually rather product environment social circle exposed to. I beg you, good, take look decide right want spend rest life angry internet, want fight woman’s right wants body.

UPDATE: Internet report of Ebola outbreak in Purdon not true

Welsh actor Christian Bale withdrawn role Steve Jobs forthcoming biopic Apple entrepreneur. According The Hollywood Reporter, Bale decided "was right part much deliberation conflicting feelings." The as-yet-untitled biopic, coming Sony's studios, written The Social Network writer Aaron Sorkin directed Danny Boyle. In mid-October, Sorkin announced Bale's involvement TV interview, explaining Batman actor even need audition. Sorkin explained high hopes Bale: "There scene frame he's in. So extremely difficult part gonna crush it." The Sony film progress since 2012 due start filming winter, former director David Fincher dropped project April pay dispute. Boyle LA week meet potential cast. Seth Rogen said discussions play Jobs' colleague Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, official announcments made.

One gunman killed in shooting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, hunt on for other shooters

Doctor besieged Syrian town reports arrival patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties explosion Kurds battling Islamic State militants control Kobani fear extremist group may used unidentified chemical weapon, according officials one doctors still working besieged Syrian town. Patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties turned clinic blast heard Tuesday evening, Dr Walat Omar said. He described symptoms abnormal said could identify cause, suspected chemical weapon. “After loud explosion [on Tuesday night], received patients abnormal symptoms. They reported bad smell produced kind allergic reaction,” Omar said telephone interview periodically disrupted heavy explosions. “Some red patches blisters skins, others difficulties breathing others vomiting, painful throats, others burning eyes noses. There one patient, body covered red patches blisters.” Islamic State (Isis) thought obtained stocks ageing still potent chemical weapons seized Iraqi army bases stored, New York Times reported earlier month. In June, group took control sprawling complex heart Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons programme, Al-Muthanna State Establishment. There may also chemical weapons buried abandoned elsewhere, destroyed US forces Iraqi military. Stocks manufactured 1991 dirty, corroded always easy identify use, still cause serious injury. Iraqi officials said 11 police officers poisoned chlorine gas last month, Isis fighters used attack Iraqi town Duluiya. All officers survived. That attack hundreds miles Kobani, near Syrian border, Omar said feared eight civilians injured kind chemical attack. Intense fighting made impossible get doctors equipment need definitive tests use chemical weapons, Omar said displayed symptoms distinct anything else treated weeks heavy battles. He said ruled chlorine gas biological weapons, based medical training, thought injuries caused chemical. Trained Ukraine, originally Kobani returned work seven years medical school. “This first time seen kind condition,” Omar said. “I seen strange conditions nothing like before.” The opinions chemical weapons experts consulted Guardian divided seening series pictures provided Omar young man large skin blisters severely swollen lip. The pictures metadata confirm time place taken, published internet Omar provided Kurdish journalist. One expert personal experience treating mustard gas victims said that, although blisters typical, symptoms overall consistent possible sulphur mustard poisoning. That could confirmed urine blood test. Other experts said symptoms could consistent exposure chemical agent, somewhat unusual medical conditions, severe allergic reaction, would need ruled out. Senior Kurdish politicians said feared chemical attack, asked testing kits seek confirmation. “Many people injured … showed symptoms chemical weapons use: choking, breathing difficulties, bleeding eyes, burning skin etc,” said Idris Nassan, deputy foreign minister Kobani administration. “Some doctors say might phosphorus poison gas kind, investigation ongoing, don’t know sure.” It possible Isis fighters could mistake chemical munitions ordinary weapons use without aware handling. It could also harder evaluate impact attacks using partially degraded weapons, one expert said. “Various factors might contribute far milder symptoms normally associated mustard agent exposure combat conditions. These could include impure degraded agent, short-term exposure, exposure limited volume agent,” said Jean-Pascal Zanders, former analyst chemical biological warfare project Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The bomb believed caused injuries treated Omar exploded 10pm west Kobani, near hospital. Omar said thought Isis may targeted medical centre try undermine morale, although used none forces defending city area. “Some fighters away, complained eyes watering burning, pain nose,” said, estimating around 20 affected needed basic first aid. Regarding civilians closer blast, Omar said treating affected patients oxygen, steroid cortisone drugs 2.30am, well fielding calls people want leave homes. The three seriously injured patients, ranged age 17 40, stayed clinic overnight observation Omar trying arrange evacuation Turkey treatment. One Kurdish activist said Kobani may hit teargas first time, perhaps drifting across Turkish border village police using weeks break crowds demonstrators. It deployed intense battles Kobani would recognised residents, although demonstrations nearest border almost daylight hours, Omar reported victims arriving well nightfall. Additional reporting Constanze Letsch

Alleged audio of Michael Brown shooting released

OTTAWA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Canada trying confirm reports Canadian citizen captured Syria, foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday. "Canada pursuing appropriate channels" seek information touch local authorities, spokesman said statement. Israeli media reports, including Haaretz newspaper quoting website associated Islamic State, said Canadian-Israeli woman, Gil Rosenberg, captured. The reports cited jihadist websites confirmed Israeli officials. "I cannot confirm I hope true," Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon told Israeli television channel asked reports. Rosenberg, 31, told Reuters Syria November. A source linked YPG, Kurds' dominant fighting force northern Syria, said earlier month first female foreign recruit crossed Syria fight Islamic State militants. (Reporting Randall Palmer; Additional reporting Allyn Fisher-Ilan Jerusalem; Writing Amran Abocar; Editing Kevin Liffey Eric Walsh)

Audio recording allegedly captures at least 10 shots fired in Michael Brown killing

Mediaite writes CNN’s morning show questioning reporting one CNN’s evening shows. Monday night, “CNN Tonight” aired audiotape purported capture shooting Michael Brown. The tape brought CNN St. Louis attorney Lopa Blumenthal, (at right anchor Don Lemon) says former client gave her. Lemon repeatedly said CNN could verify authenticity tape. TVNewser learned CBS News received audio earlier week Blumenthal, chose run could verified. This morning “New Day,” two guests CNN doubted veracity it. “I’ve told producers I know something one Howard Stern’s punk people doing. I look first inclination someone trying punk CNN,” said former LAPD officer David Klinger. CNN analyst Tom Fuentes also doubted authenticity: “When I heard yesterday, I thought exact thing: it’s hoax.” WaPo’s Erik Wemple reported yesterday CNN got hands audiotape. When asked authenticity, CNN spokesperson told Wemple, “[W]e interviewed caller’s attorney camera answered key questions gave us confidence put air live Don. And confirm caller lived close enough shooting heard shots.” Now appears, doubts inside CNN.

Fears Islamic State could launch EBOLA attack on Britain after fighters 'contract virus'

WASHINGTON — A man scaled White House fence month breached mansion's front door apparently rushed past Secret Service agent inside stopped reaching building's East Room, government official confirmed Monday. New details incident involving Omar Gonzalez, allegedly penetrated mansion deeper previously known, first reported Monday The Washington Post. The government official, authorized comment publicly incident, dispute contents Post account. Secret Service spokesman Ed Donovan, citing ongoing investigation, declined comment report. The disclosure comes Secret Service Director Julia Pierson prepares testify Tuesday House Oversight Government Reform Committee. Pierson likely address Gonzalez incident, along shooting incident 2011 which, according separate Post report, Secret Service failed recognize attack White House days discovering damage left multiple rounds fired high-powered rifle. In recent incident, Gonzalez reportedly overpowered Secret Service officer ran main floor. An alarm box near front entrance apparently muted. Gonzalez, armed knife, allegedly made East Room taken agent. The fence-jumping incident delayed reporting White House shooting 2011 represent latest series missteps elite protective service. This year, three agents sent home Netherlands presidential trip one agents discovered intoxicated hotel hallway. That episode followed well-publicized incident 2012 Cartagena, Colombia, Secret Service agents U.S. authorities brought escorts back hotel night heavy drinking.

US Lawmaker: Ten ISIS Fighters Have Been Apprehended Coming Across Southern Border (Video)

Sons Anarchy won’t get made movie. A hoax article saying creator Kurt Sutter launch film Charlie Hunnam Brad Pitt gone viral. The bogus piece published Empire News, satirical news website. Here’s disclaimer site: “Empire News satirical entertainment website. We use invented names stories, except cases public figures satirized. Any use real names accidental coincidental.” It 80,000 shares Wednesday. A number people apparently believed fake article. “And Brad Pitt bad choice play John Teller anyway , I’d Choose Sam Elliot,” one person wrote comments section. Added another: “Hope fake. Not sure I like Brad Pitt John Teller. I don’t want look screen feel it’s another Hollywood movie. Should get lost story like TV may happen seeing Brad Pitt. Should get little known actor role create character rather buy one.” Here’s original article said: Kurt Sutter, creator hit FX drama Sons Anarchy, announced plans turn popular television series major motion picture. Sutter, also writer, producer, director series, said interview Hollywood Today magazine long contemplated taking S.O.A. big screen following run television. “People absolutely loved show, I, I put lot thought matter, going forward turning feature film” Sutter said. Sons Anarchy ran seven seasons FX, 2008-2014, process built huge following. Sutter said film star Charlie Hunnam, played lead character Jax Teller, well Ryan Hurst played Opie Winston, Katey Sagal Gemma Teller. The film, prequel storyline Sons also introduce fans Jax’s father, John, played Brad Pitt.

Did Kim Yo-Jong Take Kim Jong Un’s Role? North Korea Ill Health Rumors Are ‘Fabricated’

Twitter hopping right Saudi TV allegedly blurred Michelle Obama's face, thanks YouTube video: Saudi TV blurred Michelle Obama's face Barack met King Salman! https://t.co/MQ6f2cgyHG — Jack Moore (@JFXM) January 27, 2015 Our producer referred blurring Michelle Obama "blurka" https://t.co/MhCzTvzdfD — Christopher Hayes (@chrislhayes) January 27, 2015 Only bullshit. The YouTube uploader appears added blur, Saudi TV network. (Here another video YouTuber uploaded that's blurred.) This version shows blur: Nothing real internet.

Tropical spider burrows under man's skin, lives there for three days

Prepare meet ... mite man. Doctors removed matchhead-sized insect, believed spider, Dylan Thomas’s skin earlier week sent creature away testing determine is. It three days burrowed chest, leaving trail red blisters. The 21-year-old first trip Bali. He told News Corp yesterday doctors pulled tropical spider “a bit bigger size match head” skin. There’s one problem. Spiders, according Perth arachnid expert Dr Volker Framenau, don’t burrow skin. “They don’t tools, armature, sort stuff,” Dr Framenau said. “I find highly unlikely, almost impossible, spider.’ More likely, Dr Framenau said, kind burrowing mite. “That’s professional skin-digger,” said. “There’s lot nasty stuff there.” The results tests creature come back next week. Mr Thomas contacted comment.

Rumor: Seth Rogen to Appear as Woz in Sony's Steve Jobs Film

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — The leader Boko Haram denied agreeing cease-fire Nigerian government, said married 200 schoolgirls Islamic extremist group kidnapped. In new video released late Friday night, Abubakar Shekau dashed hopes prisoner exchange get girls released. "The issue girls long forgotten I long ago married off," said, laughing. "In war, going back." Nigeria's chief defense staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh, Oct. 17 announced Boko Haram agreed immediate cease-fire end 5-year-old insurgency killed thousands people, driven hundreds thousands homes northeast Nigeria. But attacks abductions continued, extremists week seizing Mubi, town 200,000 people. Fighting also continued Friday Vimtin, nearby village Badeh born. Shekau August announced Boko Haram wanted establish Islamic caliphate, along lines Islamic State group Syria Iraq. Fleeing residents reported hundreds people detained infractions extremists' version strict Shariah law several towns villages control. Boko Haram's kidnapping 276 schoolgirls taking exams boarding school remote northeastern town Chibok April prompted international campaign release criticism Nigeria's government acting quickly free them. Dozens girls escaped first days, 219 remain missing. The hashtag #BringBackOurGirls used social media sites, including Facebook Twitter, effort spark conversation kidnappings. Nobel Peace Prize laureate international education activist Malala Yousafzai visited Nigeria July, urged Boko Haram free kidnapped girls, calling "sisters." Unconfirmed reports indicated girls broken several groups, may carried across borders Cameroon Chad. The government said negotiated two Boko Haram leaders Chad, talks hosted President Idriss Deby, confident girls would freed soon. But Boko Haram many factions. Shekau's announcement discredits government Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, Thursday formally announced candidacy elections Feb. 14, 2015, Africa's populous nation. Nigeria, 160 million people, divided almost equally Muslims dominate north Christians south. The West African nation biggest oil producer continent biggest economy. Jonathan's failure curtail insurgency many corruption scandals expected dim chances success. The election, though, expected hotly contested since People's Democratic Party took power decades military dictatorship ended 1994. Dozens ruling party legislators defected coalition All Progressives Congress, losing PDP majority lower house Parliament. But coalition weakened inability choose presidential candidate, primaries December contested three powerful northerners Muslim. Jonathan, Christian minority southern tribe, criticized ignoring unwritten party rule alternate power Christian Muslim leaders, adding religious ethnic dimension election. Additional reporting Mashable Have something add story? Share comments.

How Canadian Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Vickers killed shooter in parliament

It one annoying aspects modern air travel - kicking shoes removing belts get security without setting scanner. One frustrated traveller clearly decided answer strip altogether, much surprise security guards. The incident Pulkovo Airport, St Petersburg, Russia, saw man strip clothes nonchalant manner strolling metal detector watch bemused airport workers. Two guards seen chatting looking man bends remove shoes starts remove belt. Suddenly man, sources believe may IT department worker airport, takes trousers altogether places tray rest belongings. One security worker seen nudging colleague pointing man, neither appears know next. At first seems normal man bends remove shoes - common request security passing metal detectors airports Suddenly man surprises staff removing trousers altogether placing tray As startled workers look on, seemingly unsure do, man continues stripping Unbothered attention, man moves onto top half whips jumper, leaving completely naked. But still takes moment remove all-important wrist watch - one thing actually could set scanner - strutting metal detecting arch. Staff stand back appear let walk metal detectors. The cheeky man even jokingly hesitate workers check want search further. Completely unbothered attention, man strolls security gate, even pausing security staff ask needs searched The first thing man puts back wrist watch gathers clothing end conveyor belt Then, nothing unusual situation, man picks clothes - places wrist watch back first, proceeds walk off. St Petersburg police said investigating incident. Passengers airports around world long complained 'invasive' searches security points, American passengers particular complaining methods Transport Security Administration (TSA). And instead hurriedly getting changed, man simply bundles clothes walks It seems gentleman first stage naked protest either. In 2013, Lady Kelly Hadfield-Hyde, 51, Ann Chadwick, 48, stripped Manchester Airport security sharing bottle wine. The two later sentenced public order offences.

Media outlets identify 'Jihadi John'

The Pentagon confirmed Ahmed Abdi Godane, leader Islamist militant group al-Shabaab, killed US air strike earlier week. The United States previously said strike inside Somalia targeted Godane, know whether killed. “We confirmed Ahmed Godane, co-founder al-Shabaab, killed,” said rear admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, describing “major symbolic operational loss” militant group, aligned al-Qaida. Al-Shabaab fighting topple Somalia’s western-backed government regularly launches bombings gun attacks state targets civilians. Godane’s death could lead internal power struggle. On Wednesday US officials said still investigating see whether strike al-Shabaab encampment killed Godane, 37, reportedly trained Taliban Afghanistan. At least three strikes hit convoy al-Shabaab vehicles southern Somalia Monday night, according witnesses spokesman group spoke later Associated Press. The al-Shabaab representative said six al-Shabaab fighters killed strikes. The air raid came days African Union (AU) troops Somali government forces launched “Operation Indian Ocean”, major offensive aimed seizing key ports al-Shabaab cutting one key sources revenue: multi-million dollar exports charcoal. AU forces targeting Shabaab several fronts, Ugandan troops leading offensives main port Barawe, south capital, Mogadishu. The commander AU Somalia said death Godane would “proud happy moment Africa”. Godane, passion poetry, seized world attention year ago Westgate mall attack Nairobi, left least 67 dead. He warned Kenya would suffer atrocities unless withdrew troops AU force Somalia. “You cannot withstand war attrition inside country,” said audio message posted website linked al-Shabaab. “So withdraw forces, prepared abundance blood spilt country.” Washington carried series drone missile strikes past, including attacks reportedly targeting Godane, rarely confirms officially. Godane took leadership al-Shabaab 2008 chief Adan Hashi Ayro killed US missile strike. Also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, Godane al-Shabaab’s spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al-Qaida. In 2012 US offered reward $7m (£4.2m) information leading arrest.