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Islamic State claims it executed American photojournalist James Foley | THIS terrible moment desperately poor young woman tries sell son – fund life-saving treatment daughter. Mum Meng Xiangyan faced real-life Sophie's Choice poverty forced decide twins. The distraught 29-year-old said husband loved children. But certain death awaiting daughter unless could get medical treatment, prepared sell son good home would chance life. Pictures published local media show standing Weihai Road Qingdao, major city eastern Shandong Province, Eastern China, placard offering sell highest bidder. He eating appeared candied fruit standing alongside mother appealed someone come forward buy boy. 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. It still enough, hoping raise cash sale son." Medics say child suffering acute lymphoblastic leukemia needs urgent medical treatment includes chemotherapy every 10 days Rizhao Municipal Hospital. The family sold apartment everything living tiny 10 square metre flat close therapies carried out. The parents also struggling heat tiny apartment vital prevent child, weakened chemotherapy, suffering cold could fatal. So far, offers son, named. Their desperation follows similar recent story woman spotted trying sell baby daughter streets China order pay husband's £10,000 medical bill. Ni Qiong photographed roadside Fuzhou, southeastern China, written sign imploring pedestrians purchase one-year-old daughter. She husband, Zhou Xinggui, migrant workers, currently hospital needing surgery falling scaffolding. Despite remaining street four hours, pedestrians offered purchase daughter. His wife's sign read: "Please buy daughter. My husband waiting surgery fees hospital boss ran away. I would like sell daughter save husband." In four hours sat sign, no-one bought daughter. | 3 |
11 aircraft are missing from ‘terrorist-held’ Tripoli airport ahead of 9/11 anniversary | The Apple Watch unveiled alongside iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus September 9, apart Apple detailing features, many specifications detailed. However, analysts citing supply chain sources claims narrowed significant proportion specifications. According Timothy Arcuri Cowen Company (via AppleInsider), Apple's smartwatch feature 512MB RAM, likely supplied Samsung, Hynix Micron. The Apple Watch also tipped come 4GB 8GB variants, 4GB model standard version. Arcuri says flash-based storage procured "most major NAND suppliers." Arcuri also predicted Broadcom BCM43342 chipset might act wireless combination chip Apple Watch. Interestingly, chipset includes GPS radio functionality, "somewhat odds" Apple's announcement Watch requiring paired iPhone GPS data. The report speculates either Apple used modified version chipset, disabled GPS functionality better battery life. Scheduled arrive early 2015, Apple Watch's wireless charging circuit seems supplied Integrated Device Technology, NFC chips, power management integrated circuits, MEMS sensor, microcontroller, Wi-Fi front-end chips said supplied NXP AMS, Maxim Integrated Products Dialog Semiconductor, Invensense, STMicroelectronics, Skyworks respectively. The Apple Watch launched alongside Apple iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus handsets firm's keynote event earlier month. There three variants Apple Watch - Watch Sport, Watch Edition Watch. Across three variants, total 18 different styles straps available, means users able customise Apple Watch - physically terms software, stand others, Apple given details pricing different designs yet. | 3 |
BATMAN VS. SUPERMAN BATMOBILE STOLEN | Everyone knows officially pumpkin spice season. And know, go Twitter Instagram hot minute see someone feed talking Pumpkin Spice Latte officially fall leaves beautiful crap. We get it. Other parts country wonderful, crisp fall weather Los Angeles old 75 degrees sunny. It's awful. Just kidding, amazing. But begrudgingly admit though perfectly warm weather year around, one season miss Fall, makes debunked story brutal blow closet full Ugg boots need wear anyway. An image went viral weekend revealing condom company Trojan, Durex, coming pumpkin spice condom. Pumpkin spice flavored, presumably, could also pumpkin spice scented. Turns we'll never know, fake. It's photoshopped image Durex come forward said condoms product line. "Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice' condom," company said statement Buzzfeed. "We can't claim one, love people spice bedroom." Did see there? With word "spice?" Word play fun. But pumpkin spice condoms would fun. Maybe fervent reaction fake image convince Durex actually make pumpkin spice condom? We hope. | 3 |
Hostage David Haines' Murder 'Evil', PM Says | "Multiple unconfirmed sources" report Haines beheaded ISIS. | 2 |
Source: Pot in NYC may soon net just a ticket, not arrest | Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says Islamic State militants entering U.S. southern border. Johnson responding claim made Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., least 10 Islamic State operatives detained trying come Mexico. “We credible, specific intelligence effect,” Johnson said CNN Wednesday evening militants also known ISIS. “And I look intelligence reports overseas southern border intelligence community virtually every day, numerous times day, lookout something nature. So, I’d say American public we’re vigilant looking individuals suspicion may crossing border.” Johnson never mentioned Hunter name, called lawmakers act responsibly frighten Americans. “Let’s unduly create fear anxiety American public passing speculation rumor,” Johnson said. The group Judicial Watch reported late Wednesday four “Islamic terrorists” seized along southern border within 36 hours. Hunter said interview Fox News Tuesday "at least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas." | 3 |
ISIS Claims To Have Captured US Airdrop Weapons | Piper Jaffray’s Gene Munster issued new report investors, breaking expected Apple Watch average selling prices. The analyst predicts stainless steel Apple Watch priced $499, 18k Gold Edition sell $4,999, AppleInsider reports. He also said average, consumers spend closer $550 device, considering case internal storage options. Apple watch versions Apple Watch released three separate price tiers i.e. Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch Apple Watch Edition, series including two display sizes variety strap choices. Starting Apple Watch Sport, Munster expects ASP (average selling price) $450 including configuration choices like case internal storage options. The stainless steel Apple Watch model expected start $499 $549, overall ASP around $650. Regarding Apple Watch Edition, analyst forecasts base model start $4,999, classifying segment ASP $7,500. Based current pricing Apple’s silicon iPhone 6 cases, come $35, Munster sees elastomer Apple Watch straps start similar $29 $35 range, leather bands could priced $49 $59. Pricing metal bands like link bracelet Milanese loop difficult determine, analyst believes steel versions come $99, gold bands could priced thousands dollars. “If assume 55 percent bands purchased elastomer, 35 percent leather, 10 percent steel, 5,000 total gold bands sold, average band ASP could around $50,” Munster writes. Lastly, Munster expects Sport model make 55% overall Watch sales, mid-tier Apple Watch take 45%. As Apple Watch Edition, Munster believes Apple might sell roughly 10,000 units year. Based know far Apple Watch, model plan getting? | 3 |
WATCH: Bird Launches Airstrike on Putin’s Shoulder (UPDATED) | ABUJA, Nigeria — The leader Nigeria's Islamist extremist group dashed hopes release 200 kidnapped girls Saturday, denying reports truce government. In new video message, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau says schoolgirls converted Islam married off. "The issue girls long forgotten I long ago married off," says, laughing. The news goes counter Nigerian government said nearly two weeks ago announced cease-fire deal terrorist organization, raising hopes among families kidnapped girls — taken northeastern Nigerian town Chibok April — daughters would soon released. But weeks dragged sign kidnapped girls, hopes began fade. "I excited I heard news — I finally reunite daughter," said Hamidah Amira, 36, whose 17-year-old daughter kidnapped. But desperation set in, especially Boko Haram abducted dozens young women teenagers northeast Nigeria continued launch attacks forced hundreds flee. Despite incidents, government insisted negotiations Islamists ongoing Chad, began raise doubts cease-fire even agreed upon group. Martin Ewi, senior researcher Institute Security Studies' office Pretoria, said think Boko Haram agreed truce, citing lack public statements issue past two weeks. "The government might talking one faction … factions might bought idea dialogue," said. Human Rights Watch estimates Boko Haram, whose name loosely translates "Western education forbidden," abducted around 500 young women past five years. Although girls managed escape Islamists, whereabouts fate rest young women uncertain. A recent Human Rights Watch report, based interviews victims witnesses Boko Haram abductions, offers rare insight series physical sexual abuses girls suffer captivity, including rape, forced labor beating. "We found Nigerian government never interviewed girls, never really found learned they've gone through, never attempted kind investigations," said Rona Peligal, Human Rights Watch deputy director Africa Division. "They kind left own." Chibok resident Solomon Ali deeply critical government's handling situation since beginning. "We disappointed government done nothing ensure girls released," said, adding officials failed keep community informed. Outraged kidnappings atrocities committed Boko Haram, international community urged Nigerian government step efforts free girls. Since April, campaign motto "Bring Back Our Girls" went viral social media. Peligal says Nigerian authorities better job responding Boko Haram threat ensuring protection around schools. "The government needs better anticipate plan kinds abductions they're continuing," said. "And government respond capably." Ewi worries girls would freed unless government yields Boko Haram's demands release militants. "You can't pursue military operations still hoping release girls alive," said. Analysts warn situation likely get worse months ahead 2015 election. Earlier week, President Goodluck Jonathan, increasing scrutiny failure locate girls, confirmed would running re-election. "The Boko Haram issue indeed politicized, I expect would politicized get closer election," said Peligal. In meantime, Amira — like moms — waits, making personal appeal Boko Haram release daughter girls. "They sympathize us, government," Amira said. Contributing: The Associated Press | 3 |
Audio recording allegedly captures at least 10 shots fired in Michael Brown killing | This moment sleazy truth husband’s cheating ways exposed world scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked underground carpark China along twin sister tracking pair using mobile tracking system. When Su arrived scene confront them, surprised pair reacted bust jumped car. Su seized moment taking happy snaps driving off, leaving cheaters red-faced carpark. “It funny. Loads people grabbing phones I well. He banging fist window shouting her, wasn’t playing ball,” one witness said. The Mirror reports Cheng affair since Ting, filed divorce, gave birth twins. This article originally appeared News.com.au. | 3 |
Teen Made $72 Million Trading Stocks, Confirms Teen Dominance Worldwide | Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary known 'L Jinny' rapper Saturday 23 August 2014 A former rapper fighting Islamic State (Isis) Syria believed one several British jihadists investigation following beheading James Foley. Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, 24, known L Jinny Lyricist Jinn home London, rising music career saw appear videos singles played BBC Radio 2012. He came national attention earlier year, posted picture holding severed head Twitter resurfacing Syria. The gruesome picture, believed taken Isis stronghold Raqqa, captioned: “Chillin’ homie what’s left him.” Bary reportedly travelled country last year Maida Vale, west London, lived mother five siblings. His father Adel Abdul Bary, Egyptian refugee thought one Osama Bin Laden’s closes lieutenants, extradited Britain United States charges terrorism 2012 alleged roles bombings two US embassies east Africa 1998. His family frequently mentioned rap songs still floating around internet, many people, unaware L Jinny’s macabre transformation, praising lyrics. In early songs put online 2012, Bary makes apparent reference drug use, violence life council estate talks threat family deported Egypt. “It’s hard progress future damaged past still I try count blessings I thank Allah,” rapped 2012. “I’m trying change ways there’s blood hands I can’t change ways there's funds bank. “I can’t differentiate angels demons, heart’s disintegrating. I ain't got normal feelings. “Even life’s blessed, still I find rest.” In later songs, apparent references cannabis (“roll watch leaves ignite”) stop replaced tirades people choose spend money clubbing, drinking drugs rather feeding families. Many British jihadists known Syria, including men featuring Isis video urge Islamists West join The recent video, posted YouTube March year, called “The Beginning”. “Give pride honour like father, I swear day came took dad, I could killed cop two,” Bary raps. “Imagine I six, picture I’d loaded stick. Like boom bang fine, I’m wishing dead, violate brothers I’m filling lead.” Bary’s current whereabouts Syria known Twitter account name “Terrorist” @ItsLJinny deactivated. Previous posts mentioned Abu Hussein al Britani, fellow Isis militant uploaded pictures Twitter guns Syria. He associate Abu Abdullah al-Britani seen offering travel advice would-be jihadists online earlier year. The Sun newspaper linked trio group British jihadists known “The Beatles”, including man known “John” beheaded American journalist Mr Foley. In pictures: James Foley A sound expert compared footage brutal killing Bary’s rap songs told paper “big likeness” voices. Mr Foley’s murderer identified authorities Foreign Secretary said sounded British experts urgently trying trace him. Police believed preparing raids several homes across Britain efforts trace “jihadi John” spokesperson Counter Terrorism Unit Scotland Yard would confirm identities suspects. | 3 |
CNN Broadcasts Purported Audio Containing Gunshots That Felled Michael Brown Jr.; Leaders, Celebrities Fill Pews At Teen’s Funeral | This moment sleazy truth husband’s cheating ways exposed world scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked underground carpark China along twin sister tracking pair using mobile tracking system. When Su arrived scene confront them, surprised pair reacted bust jumped car. Su seized moment taking happy snaps driving off, leaving cheaters red-faced carpark. “It funny. Loads people grabbing phones I well. He banging fist window shouting her, wasn’t playing ball,” one witness said. The Mirror reports Cheng affair since Ting, filed divorce, gave birth twins. This article originally appeared News.com.au. | 3 |
Seth Rogen to Star as Steve Wozniak in Sony's Steve Jobs Biopic [Updated] | Seth Rogen early talks play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak high profile biopic Steve Jobs, according Hollywood Reporter.Christian Bale line play Jobs himself, famed technology guru died 5 October 2011 cancer. The Oscar-winning writer Facebook movie The Social Network, Aaron Sorkin, writing screenplay Britain’s Danny Boyle direct. Rogen’s appointment said way done deal, especially given Bale yet signed dotted line. The Canadian star This Is End Neighbours best known work comedic fare, would taking rare step dramatic spotlight untitled biopic. Sorkin’s take effectively “official” Jobs biopic, since adapts bestselling official biography technology icon, Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs: The Exclusive Biography. Isaacson’s book based 40 interviews subject conducted two years, well interviews 100 family members, friends, adversaries, competitors colleagues.A rival biopic, titled Jobs, released 2013 Ashton Kutcher Apple founder Josh Gad Wozniak. It received mostly negative reviews hit box office. | 2 |
ISIS Reportedly Beheads U.S. Journalist James Wright Foley on Camera | A British man went fight Islamic State Iraq said mother made eat son kidnapped murdered group. Yasir Abdulla claimed elderly Kurdish woman went Mosul, city captured Isis, demanded see him. But said fed body. Mr Abdulla, Keighley, West Yorkshire, told The Sun: ‘She determined find son went Isis headquarters asked see him. ‘The Isis men told sit travelled long way said food took meet son.’ She given meat, rice soup. He continued: ‘But killed chopped finished meal asked see son laughed said “You’ve eaten him”.’ Mr Abdulla decided go Iraq discovering Isis come within six miles home village Kurdistan. He said Isis threatening kidnap bury people alive unless surrendered. He returned Yorkshire, hopes return fight terror group. | 3 |
Nigeria claims deal with Boko Haram on ceasefire, kidnapped girls | Someone displaying symptoms Ebola, apparently contact Thomas Eric Duncan, showed Care Now facility Frisco, Texas, Wednesday afternoon, Dallas Morning News reported. As now, confirmed Ebola case. “The patient claims contact Dallas ‘patient zero.’ Frisco firefighter-paramedics process transporting patient,” statement Dana Baird-Hanks, spokeswoman city Frisco, said. Paramedics reportedly transporting patient, yet identified, Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, Morning News reported. Staff patrons facility examined deadly virus. A campaign save dog Spanish woman infected Ebola virus heating up. Reuters Since Duncan diagnosed Ebola, 5,000 false alarms U.S., Forbes wrote Wednesday. The Centers Disease Controls said received 800 calls day regarding deadly disease -- drastic jump 50 calls day received Duncan’s infection known. Duncan, first person U.S. become sick virus, died Wednesday. “It profound sadness heartfelt disappointment must inform death Thomas Eric Duncan,” said statement Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital, treated. “He fought courageously battle.” More 3,400 people West Africa killed latest outbreak. The virus might spread handling “bushmeat,” meat African wild animals, contact infected bats. Follow Twitter @mariamzzarella | 3 |
Rumor: Stainless Steel Apple Watch Will Cost $500, Gold $4,000 | 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 | 3 |
Batmobile Stolen From 'Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice' Set? Report Claims That One Of The Batmobile Models Is Missing! Detroit Locals Responsible? | It would pretty embarrassing Batman, ultimate crime fighter. But thankfully rumors Caped Crusader's wheels stolen beneath nose proved untrue. The famous Batmobile spotted cruising Detroit filming continues Batman vs Superman: Dawn Of Justice. Scroll video Spotted: The Batmobile seen cruising set Batman vs Superman: Dawn Justice last week Reports began surface online iconic vehicle gone missing, presumed pinched Warner Brother's set two weeks ago. But according Detroit Free Press, crime. Detroit police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woody said force spoken producers movie confirm well. 'The Batmobile safe Batcave belongs,' Sgt Woody told newspaper. Mean machine: Batman Robin's flashy transportation evolved considerably years No crime here: Detroit police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woody said: 'The Batmobile safe Batcave belongs' Earlier month, director Jack Snyder released shot Batmobile look movie. He tweeted picture response publication fake images claiming comic book hero's transportation. 'Here's real picture Batmobile,' wrote alongside publicity shot. Transformation: This car look made big screen The film - starring Ben Afleck Batman Henry Cavill Superman - due release March 2016. It first time two giants superhero world meet te big screen. The blockbuster also stars Gal Gadot Wonder Woman, Amy Adams Lois Lane, Jason Momoa Aquaman, Jesse Eisenberg Lex Luther, Jeremy Irons Alfred. The ultimate clash: Fans comic book heroes clamoring see new movie March 2016 despite promo poster says Aging: Ben Affleck cast older Bruce Wayne fifties Young pretender: British born actor Henry Cavill takes Superman role | 2 |
Meteorite makes big crater in Nicaragua, government says | Nicaraguan officials appealed witnesses meteorite strike left 12m-wide crater near Managua's international airport Saturday night. Residents reported loud boom meteorite crashed scientists said one come forward seen streak speeding space rock would score across sky. "I sitting porch I saw nothing, sudden I heard large blast," Jorge Santamaria told Associated Press. "We thought bomb felt expansive wave." A government spokeswoman, Rosario Murillo, said team formed study event believed 5m-deep crater left relatively small meteorite appeared come asteroid passing close Earth. She said international scientists called help investigation. The meteorite may fragment house-sized asteroid nicknamed Pitbull, hurtled past Earth Sunday night distance 40,000km. Dan Brown, astronomer Nottingham Trent University, said although Nicaraguan impact occurred 12 hours Pitbull passed Earth, Central America facing right direction strike fragment associated asteroid. Pieces asteroid could broken collisions rocks asteroid belt heating asteroid swung around sun. "It certainly makes absolute sense people surrounding impact site heard loud boom. But flash light bright object also observed that," Brown said. Humberto Saballos, volcanologist Nicaraguan Institute Territorial Studies, told AP unclear whether meteorite disintegrated buried impact site. The meteorite could exploded air produced shockwave made crater, struck ground left small fragments embedded soil. Witness accounts meteorite strike would help scientists confirm meteorite struck path took – information could link Pitbull rule asteroid source rock. Wilfried Strauch, adviser Institute Territorial Studies, said strange one reported streak light. "We ask anyone photo something." If investigators find remnants meteorite crater, chemical makeup could compared measurements larger asteroid taken ground-based telescopes. "It's wake-up call need understand flight paths asteroids," Brown said. | 0 |
White House Fence Jumper Actually Made It Pretty Far Inside | Every superhero origin story, one Russian boy’s unbelievable tale isn’t comic book — it’s much real-life. Twelve-year-old Nikolai Kryaglyachenko walking home school one day stopped lean lamppost. Unfortunately Nikolai, lamppost faulty wire schoolboy blasted across street jolt electricity. “When I came round, I felt groggy, managed get home told mum happened. When I woke next day got bed, I found coins lying mattress stuck body. Then I breakfast dropped spoon, stuck chest,” Nikolai revealed. Being comic book fan, Nikolai immediately set testing new power, eerily similar power wielded Marvel character Magneto. “I things I couldn’t before, I don’t lot control it. Even I want it, I still attract things. Once I even attracted glass — moved towards me,” said. Naturally, Nikolai’s schoolmates fascinated new power, didn’t know could pass ability others, turning human magnets, too. “I could even hang ladle nose,” said classmate Vika Balandina. Nikolai first real-life Magneto. In fact, entire Russian family got magnetism superpower 1987. A year 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, Leonid Tenkaev, wife, Galina, daughter Tanya grandson Kolya able stick metal objects bodies, according The Guardian. When discovered powers, Russian Japanese scientists examined family verified seeming magnetism real. “There absolutely doubt objects stick bodies magnetic,” said Dr. Atusi Kono 1991. Another famous real-life Magneto revealed Superfields conference 300 “human magnets” 1990. Extending arms out, Marinela Brankova able support 15-pound weight vertically turned palm, according book “Far Out: 101 Strange Tales From Science’s Outer Edge” Mark Pilkington. | 3 |
Thanks Uncle Sam, we have your weapons airdrop: ISIS taunts America over intercepted weapons meant for Kurds | (CNN) -- Scratch Christian Bale list actors supposed play Steve Jobs. Bale rumored finalist play Apple co-founder Aaron Sorkin-written film biography decided right part, said The Hollywood Reporter. The Jobs biopic works since least 2012, Sony announced Sorkin would write film based Walter Isaacson's best-selling biography. Bale second notable performer turn Jobs role. Leonardo DiCaprio also pegged film. The Hollywood Reporter noted neither Bale DiCaprio begun negotiations. According Variety, Seth Rogen talked part Steve Wozniak, Jobs' Apple co-founder. The film directed Danny Boyle, Oscar "Slumdog Millionaire." Filming scheduled begin winter. | 3 |
HBO streaming service could launch in April for $15 per month, work on Apple TV | The 45 year old Mexican/American, born De la Cruz, Sinaloa, made name incredible rehabilitation training technics wit dogs, duty professionally wrote three books topic “Cesar’s way” “Be pack leader” “Member family”, reach worldwide popularity TV series “The dog Whisperer”, name would new way people knew him, died morning Santa Clarita hospital California. Millan hospitalize yesterday afternoon, medical reports indicate suffered fulminate heart attack, paralyze heart unavailable blood reach brain, vital organs, situation witch cause death humanitarian man, years open foundation “Cesar Millan Foundation”, Jada Pinkett Smith, wife Will Smith, Vice-president. The sad news Millan’s death given wife Jahira Dar news conference, couple hours ago, se said media, “I hope understand lost, I would appreciate give us space mourning”. Until now, it’s uncertain de details funeral, never less, body Cesar Millan expected shipped back Mazatlan, Sinaloa. He buried next grandfather, planted love animal, especially dogs. Definitely it’s big lost, ever more, rest peace Cesar Millan… | 3 |
ISIL video claims beheading of kidnapped journalist James Foley | Islamic State, video titled "A Message America," beheads American journalist James Wright Foley kidnapped 2012 | 2 |
US officials: Video shows American's execution | President Obama said Wednesday United States “will vigilant relentless” Islamic State militants would “do what’s necessary see justice done” following videotaped execution American journalist. “Today entire world appalled brutal murder James Foley terrorist group ISIL,” Obama said, using one several acronyms group. The militants, posted video YouTube Tuesday, said Foley’s killing retaliation U.S. airstrikes Iraq. Obama, spoke Wednesday morning Foley’s parents, offered new policy measures confront Islamic State. Referring neighboring countries U.S. allies, said “there common effort extract cancer spread.” Asked whether United States might consider suspending airstrikes, one U.S. official said “only question more.” Officials said attacks Islamic State would continue Iraq authorization Obama signed early month. Obama could face pressure escalate air campaign Iraq increase support U.S.-backed rebels Syria fighting Islamic Front, well Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Obama resisted pleas Syrian rebels U.S. heavy weapons, including portable surface-to-air missiles, well American air support. In statement issued president’s remarks, Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee, said, “We must get serious confronting force, including aggressively arming battling it.” The White House confirmed early Wednesday U.S. intelligence deemed video authentic. Obama spoke Martha’s Vineyard, vacationing family. Foley, 40-year-old New Hampshire native photojournalist working Boston-based Web site GlobalPost, kidnapped northern Syria nearly two years ago covering civil war Syria. In Britain Wednesday, Prime Minister David Cameron cut short family vacation returned London chair emergency meetings Iraq Syria, amid indications British citizen involved Foley’s killing. In video, masked executioner speaks English sounds like British accent. After beheading Foley, executioner pictured second captive, identified U.S. freelance journalist Steven Joel Sotloff, disappeared last year Syria. “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision,” executioner says. In interview BBC, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond acknowledged executioner spoke British accent said video seemed genuine. Hundreds Britons believed traveled Syria fight country’s civil war, including many joined Islamic State. “We’re absolutely aware significant numbers British nationals involved terrible crimes, probably commission atrocities,” Hammond said. “Many people may seek point return U.K., would pose direct threat domestic security.” A European intelligence official said British government examining video, speech purported executioner, compare speech former Guantanamo Bay prisoners British residents believed joined Islamic State. Both prisoners video wearing orange shirts pants, similar orange jumpsuits worn detainees U.S. military prison Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A similar outfit, believed jihadist symbol prison, worn Nicholas Berg, American businessman kidnapped Iraq 2004 whose execution Islamic State precursor organization recorded video posted online. Foley, 40, working Syria Boston-based news Web site GlobalPost disappeared Thanksgiving 2012. In statement Tuesday night Facebook page dedicated freedom, Foley’s mother wrote: “We never prouder son Jim,” Diane Foley wrote. “He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people. “We implore kidnappers spare lives remaining hostages. Like Jim, innocents. They control American government policy Iraq, Syria anywhere world.” Praising James Foley “an extraordinary son, brother, journalist person,” asked family’s privacy respected. In addition Foley Sotloff, least three Americans believed captives Syria, according 2013 GlobalPost article, including Austin Tice, freelance journalist whose articles appeared McClatchy publications The Washington Post disappearance August 2012. No one claimed holding them. According Committee Protect Journalists, least 66 journalists, 10 Syrian, killed covering Syrian war. If video authenticated, Foley would first American journalist known executed since conflict began early 2011. The video evoked 2002 taped execution Pakistan Wall Street Journal correspondent Daniel Pearl al-Qaeda. The Islamic State, offshoot al-Qaeda, powerful among number extremist organizations emerged Syrian civil war, began popular uprising President Bashar al-Assad. Fighting Assad U.S.-backed rebels, militants control much eastern Syria claim established Islamic caliphate spanning Syria neighboring Iraq. As group grown, merged group formerly known al-Qaeda Iraq, leadership Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. According U.S. intelligence, numbers thousands, including foreign fighters Europe United States. In April, Islamic State fighters swept across border northern Iraq, taking city Mosul moving southward within 60 miles Baghdad. Extensive reports executions, including beheadings crucifixions, emerged areas group’s control. This month, amid reports stranded besieged Iraqi minorities threatened execution, militants advanced eastward toward Irbil, capital semiautonomous Kurdish region Iraq. On Aug. 7, Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes rescue stranded minorities protect U.S. personnel facilities Irbil Baghdad. On Monday, total 68 strikes jets, bombers drones, Obama announced Iraqi Kurdish forces, U.S. air support, retaken strategic dam north Mosul militants pushed back Irbil. Within hours announcement, Islamic State posted online message warning would attack Americans “in place” response airstrikes. “We drown blood,” said. The title video posted Tuesday “A Message America” produced Islamic State’s media arm, according Site Intelligence Group, monitors extremist Web sites. A masked man dressed black shown standing unidentified desert location beside prisoner kneeling beside hands behind back. “Obama authorized military operations Islamic State effectively placing America upon slippery slope towards new war Muslims,” masked man says. The video shows clip Obama’s Aug. 7 announcement, followed statement prisoner. “I call friends, family loved ones rise real killers, U.S. government, happen result complacent criminality,” says. He asks parents accept “any meager compensation people effectively hit last nail coffin recent aerial campaign Iraq.” The prisoner also appeals “my brother John, member U.S. Air Force,” “think doing.” “I wish I time,” says. “I wish I could hope freedom see family again, ship sailed. I guess all, I wish I wasn’t American.” The masked man identifies prisoner “James Wright Foley, American citizen country.” He reaches large knife begins apparent beheading prisoner; screen fades black next image body head placed upon back. The masked man appears another prisoner, identified Sotloff, similar kneeling position. Foley reported dangerous recent crises imprisoned 44 days Libya 2011 forces loyal deposed leader Moammar Gaddafi. According GlobalPost, two eyewitnesses saw interception group armed men silver-colored van road near town Taftanaz northern Syria Nov. 22, 2012. Since then, GlobalPost “has mounted extensive international investigation . . . determine kidnapped Foley held,” GlobalPost said article Web site late Tuesday. Julie Tate Dan Lamothe Washington, Griff Witte London Souad Mekhennet Frankfurt, Germany, contributed report. | 2 |
Seven High School Girls Get Pregnant On Five-Day School Trip, Parents Outraged | If jonesing Apple Watch, probably want lot it. But headed party would rather risk staring dead screen wondering late is? Don't worry, covered. The New York Times understands Watch unannounced Power Reserve option limits device telling time. While completely unique feature (other watches similar things), definitely helpful -- departure Apple, whose mobile devices kinds extreme energy-saving modes now. Tim Cook crew likely make big deal Power Reserve Apple's March 9th event, assuming shows up, could one Watch's important real-world features. Source: New York Times <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/apple/watch/"> Apple Watch </a> Get better reviews people actually product! Talk Apple Watch people too! | 3 |
Canadian-Israeli Woman May Have Been Captured In Syria: Reports | Canadian national former Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldier Gill Rosenberg, 31, revealed Israeli media earlier month traveled Iraq help Kurdish People's Protection Units (YPG) fight ISIS. "They brothers," told Israel Radio Kurds. "They good people. They love life, lot like us, really." Now, three weeks later, rumors may ISIS custody. Posts ISIS-affiliated web forums, including Al Platform Media, claim "Zionist soldier" captured fighting Kurds ISIS Kobane, small majority-Kurdish town along Syria's northern border Turkey. There indeed intense fighting Kobane ISIS YPG past 24 hours. However, YPG sources strongly denied Journal outlets Rosenberg captured. So far, neither group provided evidence either way, ISIS yet release official statement. A spokesperson IDF news desk told Journal IDF keeping track Rosenberg, "does way knowing" captured ISIS. Minister Defense Moshe Ya'alon, too, told Channel 2 information Rosenberg's whereabouts. Rosenberg, formerly resident Tel Aviv, post Facebook Nov. 20 would taking short leave social media. "My Facebook account friend requests managed someone else I access apx 2 weeks time around week 12/8," wrote. "Please message me. Thank you." A couple weeks that, right around 31st birthday, Rosenberg posted photos Iraqi-Syrian border, wrote: "In IDF, say אחריי - After Me. Let's show ISIS means." A friend IDF told Journal remembered Rosenberg "a cute lady strong ideology." On Twitter, tagline is: "On spiritual journey quest authenticity." Her attraction foreign battlgrounds aside, IDF-turned-YPG warrior pretty bizarre backstory. She reportedly served years U.S. prison phone scam ran Israel, elderly Americans "bilked millions dollars, collectively," according FBI. Since news possible capture broke, friends supporters filled Facebook wall respects, prayers side-by-side photos Israeli Kurdish flags. ISIS members writing Al Platform Media forum urged leaders use Rosenberg bargaining chip prisoner exchange Israel. In phone interview Journal, Emmanuel Nachshon, spokesman Israel Ministry Foreign Affairs, distanced government Rosenberg. "She’s person," said. "As individual, she’s free whatever wants. We're position tell do. ... Remember, didn’t go Israeli. She never said, 'I’m representing Israel.'" Nachshon said foreign ministry aware Rosenberg fighting Kurds, able confirm kidnapping rumors. "Our researchers looking it," said. (CBC News Canada reports Canadian foreign ministry likewise "pursuing appropriate channels" locate Rosenberg.) Asked Israel expecting ISIS try negotiate, Nachshon said: "I hear business cutting heads." Updates come story develops. | 2 |
No, Pumpkin Spice Condoms Are Not A Real Thing | 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 | 3 |
Weather Reporter Caught Writing His Name In The Snow Was NOT Ready To Go On Camera (UPDATED) | Media outlets identified "Jihadi John" - suspect featuring several Islamic State Iraq Levant beheading videos - Mohammed Emwazi London. The Washington Post newspaper named Emwazi said Briton well-to-do family grew West London graduated college degree computer programming. The BBC later said learned Emwazi suspect question. Police declined comment reports. "We going confirm identity anyone stage give update progress live counterterrorism investigation," said Commander Richard Walton Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command statement. In videos released ISIL, masked, black-clad man brandishing knife speaking English accent appears carried beheadings three Americans two Britons. The Washington Post said Emwazi believed travelled Syria around 2012 later joined ISIL. | 3 |
Homeland Security: No ISIL fighters on U.S. border | Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson pushing back claim made Rep. Duncan Hunter least 10 Islamic State Iraq Levant fighters apprehended trying come U.S. Mexico. “We credible, specific intelligence effect,” Johnson said ISIL insurgents illegally entering country along southern border CNN Wednesday evening. “And I look intelligence reports overseas southern border intelligence community virtually every day, numerous times day, lookout something nature. So, I’d say American public we’re vigilant looking individuals suspicion may crossing border.” The top DHS official didn’t mention Hunter, California Republican congressman, name. But several occasions, Johnson said public officials “responsibility” “unnecessarily frighten American public.” “Let’s unduly create fear anxiety American public passing speculation rumor,” secretary told host Wolf Blitzer. Blitzer asked specifically comments made Tuesday evening Hunter, member House Armed Services Committee. “[A]t least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas,” congressman said interview Fox News, citing information source Customs Border Protection, DHS authority. Hunter also suggested likely “dozens” others linked terrorist group recently beheaded two American journalists two British aid workers would likely get caught border agents make way U.S. On Wednesday, DHS flatly said Hunter’s claim unfounded. “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” DHS spokesperson said. Judicial Watch reported later Wednesday four “Islamic terrorists” seized along southern border 36 hours. Hunter’s deputy chief staff, Joe Kasper, told POLITICO congressman stands statement, came conversation “high-level” source, didn’t elaborate asked individuals’ specific ties ISIL. In September, Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz Utah claimed four men linked terrorist organizations tried cross border earlier month. | 0 |
Boko Haram agrees to ceasefire, release of school girls | The rat infestation Vogue's new 1 World Trade Center office getting worse. Pests 'taking over' newly-developed New York City premises Anna Wintour longer wants step foot inside all, reports claim. This week, rat droppings allegedly found editor's computer keyboard, staff Conde Nast's titles issued new rule: eating desk. Scroll video New digs, big problem: While US Vogue offices moving 1 World Trade Center New York City, Anna Wintour may making transition anytime soon 'A bunch ate ceiling sports editor's office crawled desk left poops keyboard,' source told New York Daily News. 'They ate rug fit door.' After numerous failed extermination attempts, city's health authority notified. The setback means staff unlikely see eponymous magazine editor building well new year. That's one famous mover: The Instagram feed Conde Nast owned publication showed rapper Will.i.am carrying boxes Day life: The publication tongue cheek moving process According Gawker, Wintour, 65, allegedly informed staffers vermin must removed sets foot new home. The staff member told Gawker pressing dilemma facing fashion: 'A serious concern (laughable I guess makes sense) clothing could get nibbled through.' The timing infestation comes Vogue created online campaign advertising move new offices: 'Batten hatches, lower Manhattan, we're coming you.' The Instagram feed Conde Nast owned publication showed rapper Will.i.am carrying boxes them. | 3 |
Seven girls fall pregnant after five day school trip in Bosnia and Herzegovina | TBS speeds Seinfeld 7.5% gain extra 2 minutes commercial ad time. | 3 |
Islamic Militants Post Video Claiming to Show Beheading of U.S. Journalist | 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. | 3 |
'There is no limit to their depravity' Islamic State FEED mother her own SON | An 85-year-old woman Waco, Texas arrested allegedly kidnapping neighbor’s cats making fur coats. Local residents couldn’t figure cats disappearing, one residents decided hire private investigator. Some even thought saw cats part fur coats. Eventually, investigator successfully videotaped woman stealing neighbor’s cat. According World News Daily Report, woman admitted court tried raise cats, became attached them. Prior caught tape, woman denied allegations. Prosecutors allege retired fashion designer skinned cats basement. The following photo woman wearing one fur coats: fur coat made cats Investigators estimate total 30 coats required make single jacket. Additionally, report 20 skinned cats found crime scene. If found guilty, unnamed woman could spend 18 months prison. | 3 |
Islamic State using 'SCORPION bombs' to terrorise victims | Following deadly shootings Charlie Hebdo, French satirical magazine history lampooning religious extremism, cartoonists came droves support killed Wednesday best way knew how: set tribute cartoons. Artists The Independent, The Washington Post, published visual depictions reaction news attack, took lives 12 people, death toll included four prominent cartoonists. (Charlie Hebdo editor Stephane Charbonnier perhaps high-profile killed Wednesday.) And — flocked Facebook, Instagram, forms social media Wednesday — appeared Banksy dedicated cartoon tragedy. But, come Wednesday night, fans elusive street artist would disappointed learn that, no, Banksy likely draw stunning pencil image. Though first appeared though artist responsible cartoon surfaced Banksy Instagram account, it’s believed account belong Banksy himself. Not Banksy’s official website insists artist keeps social media — specifically referencing lack Facebook Twitter account (this short-lived Instagram account ever linked Banksy) — also, Business Insider notes, cartoon image far low-res artist Banksy’s notoriety. Writes site: Another clue points image fake file size. The image uploaded fake Banksy social media posts pixelated low-resolution. Banksy artist makes living exhibiting work, wouldn’t want work displayed way makes look bad. That said, image striking, fitting tribute passed following shootings Paris. So, though it’s possible Banksy design cartoon (and leaves wondering kind tribute Banksy would publish), it’s worth digesting, appreciating, using remember violence never quell freedom speech. | 3 |
Obama Denounces James Foley's Execution: 'Today The Entire World Is Appalled' | A picture letter parents box Lego 1970s going viral uploaded Reddit. To Parents. The urge create equally strong children. Boys girls. It’s imagination counts. Not skill. You build whatever comes head, way want it. A bed truck. A dolls house spaceship. A lot boys like dolls houses. They’re human spaceships. A lot girls prefer spaceships. They’re exciting dolls houses. The important thing put right material hands let create whatever appeals them. The image uploaded Reddit user fryd_ Saturday morning. He spoke BuzzFeed News it: I came across pamphlet whilst playing Lego niece & nephew Grandma’s house struck particularly modern message something written 40 years ago. I thought toy-makers today could learn thing two! Lego famously egalitarian advertising 1970s 1980s, poster 1981. Sounds like familiar message… BuzzFeed reached Lego comment letter. | 3 |
ISIS Leader Killed: Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Reportedly Killed By U.S. Airstrike | An Iraqi airstrike Thursday (September 4th) killed Abu Hajar al-Souri, top aide "Islamic State Iraq Levant" (ISIL) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Iraqi Ministry Defence said. "The Iraqi army air hawks able make direct hit one ISIL's main strongholds Tal al-Rumman, west Mosul, killing Abu Hajar al-Souri, right arm ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, him," ministry said statement released Al-Iraqiya state television. The airstrike killed "seven prominent leaders group, Arab foreign fighters", ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Mohammed al-Askari told Mawtani. "Abu Hajar considered key leader group second-in-command planning executing terrorist operations," spokesman said. "He used move Iraq Syria on-going basis follow group's members." The army plans release additional details operation carrying necessary investigations, added. CITIZENS' CO-OPERATION KEY Deputy Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. Hamed Attia said air raid "took place days surveillance, information-gathering communications intercepted locals presence al-Souri region". Attia said attack fruit security co-operation citizens. Iraqi MP Hassan al-Sunaid described air raid positive step. "The death Abu Hajar al-Souri welcome news thousands families terrorism victims, hundreds thousands Iraqis displaced ISIL," said. Co-operation civilians security forces continuously increasing, al-Sunaid said. Iraqis Mosul suburbs also welcoming news, said Ibrahim al-Hassan, deputy chairman Ninawa tribal council. "This criminal stop country came country continue crimes," al-Hassan said. "He received deserves others expect similar fate," added. | 2 |
Sugarhill Gang rapper Big Bank Hank dies aged 57 | Sugarhill Gang's Henry 'Big Bank Hank' Jackson died age 57, confirms David Mallie, manages group's two remaining living members. Mallie said Jackson died kidney complications due cancer. “[Wonder Mike Master Gee] contact past year," Mallie told FOX411. "They great times created history.” The former band members also expressed condolences. "So sad hear brother's passing. Rest peace Big Bank," said. The Sugarhill Gang popularized rap music hit single "Rapper's Delight" 1979. “Once I step door entertainment arena, get crazy love everywhere go,” Wonder Mike told FOX411 2013. “Like one Soul Train Awards years ago, Denzel Washington audience, Danny Glover, Jay Z Beyonce lyrics, people saying words right back me.” Diana Falzone FoxNews.com reporter. You follow Twitter @dianafalzone. | 1 |
Video shows dramatic moment bullet strikes U.S. Marine’s head — and he survives thanks to kevlar helmet | A trip Bali turned Dylan Thomas real-life Spiderman. The 21-year-old holidaying friends last weekend woke find strange red trail stretching stomach. Doctors told Mr Thomas bitten small insect fronted Bali International Medical Centre Sunday morning red mark started grow length, NT News reports. Scroll video Dylan Thomas, 21, holidaying friends last weekend woke find strange red trail stretching stomach Doctors Bali International Medical Centre initially thought bitten small insect gave antihistamine. When started blister next day, knew wrong So imagine surprise doctors discovered tropical spider burrowing skin day later. Mr Thomas, recently returned Bunbury home Western Australia, initially given antihistamine cream treat mark. But next morning found started blister, Mr Thomas went see dermatologist. Doctors retrieved spider abdomen, burrowed way small scar previous operation appendix removed The 21-year-old since returned Bunbury home WA yet find kind spider Doctors retrieved spider abdomen, burrowed way small scar previous operation appendix removed. 'It bit bigger size match head,' Mr Thomas told newspaper. 'It takes lot deter me, I feel violated. It bizarre experience know something like body couple days.' The tropical spider taken away testing Mr Thomas soon told exactly kind spider was. | 3 |
Catholic Priest Claims God Is Female After Clinically Dead Experience | (CNN) -- Could newly released audio provide clues led Michael Brown's shooting death? The FBI questioned man says recorded audio gunfire time Brown shot Ferguson, Missouri, police August 9, man's attorney told CNN. In recording, quick series shots heard, followed pause another quick succession shots. Forensic audio expert Paul Ginsberg analyzed recording said detected least 10 gunshots -- cluster six, followed four. "I concerned pause ... number gunshots, they're fired," man's attorney, Lopa Blumenthal, told CNN's Don Lemon. "And huge relevance case might finally end up." The man, asked identity revealed, lives near site shooting close enough heard gunshots, attorney said. He speaking friend video chat service happened recording conversation time Brown shot, Blumenthal said. The attorney said learned man's recording late last week mutual friend. "I get consent I could reach FBI," Blumenthal said. CNN cannot independently verify authenticity tape asked FBI confirmation interview man made recording. The meaning pause It's difficult prove audio pause took place whose narrative supports. Attorney Chris Chestnut said surprised gap shots. "It's pause gives concern police shooting, especially unarmed victim, point Mr. Brown defenseless -- weapon," said Chestnut, represented family Jonathan Ferrell. Like Brown, Ferrell unarmed African-American man shot killed white police officer. But gunfire heard audio indeed Brown incident, pause automatically suggest wrongful intent officer. "To fair, could explanations pause," said attorney Van Jones, co-host CNN's "Crossfire." "Maybe officer say, 'Well, I fired kept advancing, I fired again.' " Witnesses friend Officer Darren Wilson given conflicting accounts led Brown's death. Dueling narratives Michael Brown shooting Dorian Johnson, friend Brown's walking time shooting, said officer shot Brown police car ran away. According Johnson, Brown struck back turned around put arms officer kept shooting. But friend Wilson said Brown mocked officer charged shooting began. An autopsy showed entry wounds front Brown's body. Will autopsy shed light happened? Key witness speaks Ferguson police said Brown allegedly robbed convenience store shortly shooting. And reports friend Johnson criminal record includes lying police put Johnson's credibility question. In 2011, Johnson arrested accused theft lying police first name, age address. Johnson said Monday night understand questioning credibility. "I see bring past, history, like long rap sheet," Johnson told Lemon. "This one incident make bad person." Michael Brown's funeral: Hope, tears call social change Complete coverage CNN's Eliott C. McLaughlin, Tina Burnside, Julian Cummings Greg Botelho contributed report. | 3 |
ISIS Beheads Kidnapped Photojournalist James Wright Foley in Horrific Video Message to the U.S. | In horrifying act revenge U.S. airstrikes northern Iraq, militants Islamic State extremist group beheaded American journalist James Foley — threatening kill another hostage, U.S. officials say. The White House must weigh risks adopting aggressive policy destroy Islamic State resisting action could result death another American. It also confront potentially necessary step pursuing Islamic State Syria, President Barack Obama resisted launching airstrikes deploying significant American firepower. Obama expected make statement Wednesday Foley's killing. U.S. officials confirmed grisly video released Tuesday showing Islamic State militants beheading Foley. Separately, Foley's family confirmed death statement posted Facebook page created rally support release, saying "have never prouder him." "He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people," said statement, attributed Foley's mother, Diane Foley. She implored militants spare lives hostages. "Like Jim, innocents. They control American government policy Iraq, Syria anywhere world." Foley, 40, Rochester, New Hampshire, went missing northern Syria November 2012 freelancing Agence France-Presse Boston-based media company GlobalPost. The car riding stopped four militants contested battle zone Sunni rebel fighters government forces trying control. He heard since. The beheading marks first time Islamic State killed American citizen since Syrian conflict broke March 2011, upping stakes increasingly chaotic multilayered war. The killing likely complicate U.S. involvement Iraq Obama administration's efforts contain group expands Iraq Syria. The group heir apparent militancy known al-Qaida Iraq, beheaded many victims, including American businessman Nicholas Berg 2004. The video released websites Tuesday appears show increasing sophistication Islamic State group's media unit begins scenes Obama explaining decision order airstrikes. It cuts balding man orange jumpsuit kneeling desert, next black-clad militant knife throat. Foley's name appears English Arabic graphics screen. After captive speaks, masked man shown apparently beginning cut neck; video fades black beheading completed. The next shot appears show captive lying dead ground, head body. The video appears shot arid area; vegetation seen horizon distance sand meets gray-blue sky. At end video, militant shows second man, identified another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, warns could next captive killed. Sotloff kidnapped near Syrian-Turkish border August 2013; freelanced Time, National Interest MediaLine. One U.S. official said video appeared authentic, two U.S. officials said victim Foley. All three officials spoke condition anonymity authorized discuss killing name. Several senior U.S. officials direct knowledge situation said Islamic State recently threatened kill Foley avenge crushing airstrikes past two weeks militants advancing Mount Sinjar, Mosul dam Kurdish capital Irbil. Both areas northern Iraq, become key front Islamic State fighters travel Syria. Since Aug. 8, U.S. military struck least 70 Islamic State targets — including security checkpoints, vehicles weapons caches. It's clear many militants killed strikes, although likely were. The Islamic State militant group ruthless attacks people consider heretics infidels disowned al-Qaida's leaders. In seeking impose harsh interpretation Islamic law lands trying control, extremists slain soldiers civilians alike horrifying ways — including mounting decapitated heads victims spikes. The New York-based Committee Protect Journalists estimated Tuesday 20 journalists missing Syria, released nationalities. In annual report November, committee concluded missing journalists either held threatened death extremists, taken captive gangs seeking ransom. The group's report described widespread seizure journalists unprecedented largely unreported news organizations hope keeping kidnappings public view may help captives' release. ___ Associated Press writers Bradley Klapper Julie Pace Washington, Rik Stevens Rochester, New Hampshire, Zeina Karam Beirut contributed report. | 0 |
NASA Raises Doubts About Reports of Nicaraguan Meteorite | The Islamic State kidnapped American journalist James Foley November 22, 2012. Foley freelance photo journalist covering civil war Syria time. IS held ever since, today tweeted video beheading. They want publicity barbaric act, I’m loathe give even writing words it. But barbarity needs exposed. President Obama reluctant anything Islamic State’s spread, order airstrikes. Over past days, airstrikes helped Kurdish Iraqi forces fight IS. Iraqi forces recaptured strategic Mosul dam. But IS far broken. They still hold Mosul several Iraqi Syrian cities. They still capturing Iraqi Christians Yazidis reportedly selling captured women sex slavery. They murdering people dozens, hundreds. IS designs consolidating power Iraq Syria using springboard attack United States Europe. Tellingly, murderer IS video Foley’s execution — I won’t post — British accent. IS still holding American journalist Steven Sotloff. They tweeted photos kneeling orange jumpsuit, next probable executioner, declared life depends President Obama next. | 3 |
ISIS beheads American photo-journalist James Wright Foley, threatens more to come | Judd Nelson rebuffs Internet rumors died drug overdose. Rumors swirled Twitter "Breakfast Club" actor found dead apartment apparent drug overdose. His agent Gregg Klein tweeted photo Nelson holding today's paper | 3 |
Experts: More facts needed on purported audio recording of Michael Brown shooting | A second patient Ebola symptoms walked Texas clinic today told medics contact first victim Thomas Duncan. The CareNow clinic Frisco, Texas placed lock-down person appeared Wednesday exhibiting signs deadly virus. The patient answered yes screening questionnaire question travel West Africa said contact Duncan, referred ‘patient zero’. Mr Duncan, 42, died Wednesday morning Texas Presbyterian Hospital developing symptoms disease almost two weeks ago. Scroll video An ambulance, driven firefighter-paramedic wearing hazmat suit, carries unidentified patient Ebola symptoms hospital Frisco, Texas Wednesday afternoon person turned urgent care clinic The person exhibiting Ebola symptoms today claimed contact Ebola patient Thomas Duncan, died virus Wednesday morning A patient attended CareNow clinic Frisco, Texas today rushed nearby hospital presenting Ebola symptoms It yet clear patient came alleged contact Mr Duncan among 48 people monitored deadly virus Center Disease Control Prevention (CDC). The Frisco patient rushed nearby hospital ambulance turning urgent care clinic Main Street, CBS confirmed. Medics clinic called 911 around 12.30pm request ambulance patient. The clinic keeping everyone center checked CDC - unknown many people exposed patient. The CDC host press conference 4pm (ET) update public media, White House announced minutes existence second Ebola patient reported. Mr Duncan, 42-year-old Liberian national, exposed nearly 50 people disease America put isolation Texas Presbyterian. A second person exhibiting Ebola symptoms Texas today claimed contact Thomas Duncan died Ebola today His fiancee Louise Troh currently quarantine 13-year-old son two nephews constant monitoring health officials fears they, too, could develop symptoms 21-day incubation period. Ten people, including seven healthcare workers three family members, considered high risk Ebola exposed Duncan became contagious. Another 38 monitors CDC possible risk disease. Duncan's fiancee Louise Troh, perhaps highest risk catching disease cared Dallas apartment sweated vomited early staged disease, says blame possibly exposing her. The White House said Wednesday extra screening fever carried arriving aircraft passengers West Africa, virus killed nearly 4,000 people three countries. The screening start New York's John F. Kennedy airport weekend, later Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. Authorities use non-invasive device take temperature passengers fill questionnaire created U.S. Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC) asking detailed information activities | 3 |
Islamic State, in video titled "A Message to America," beheads American journalist James Wright Foley who was kidnapped in 2012 | Islamic State militants released graphic video allegedly depicting beheading American photojournalist James Wright Foley, missing Syria since 2012. The Islamist group also threatened kill another American journalist, Steven Joel Sotloff World Affairs Time, stating fate hands President Barack Obama. Foley went missing almost two years ago covering conflict Syria freelance photographer. The 39-year-old reporter working Agence France-Presse disappeared, whereabouts essentially unknown recording surfaced. His November 22nd disappearance classified kidnapping FBI, stated “was taken organized gang departing internet café Binesh, Syria.” In new video, militants proclaimed violent act “a message America” decision launch airstrikes Islamic State Iraq, made rapid territorial conquests last months. After stating President Obama’s decision authorize military action extremist group “effectively [placed] America upon slippery slope towards new war front Muslims,” Foley appears kneeling beside masked man. He forced read letter blames US government “hammering final nail coffin” masked man takes life. Sotloff’s life, meanwhile, “depends Obama’s next decision,” group claimed. Sotloff missing since mid-2013, Twitter account indicates last known location Libya. In statement, US National Security Council confirmed seen video, added still working determine authenticity. "If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends," NSC spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said. The video’s release comes one day militants declared would attack American targets “in place” American airstrikes kill members. Militants said, “we drown blood” flashed images American beheading United States’ initial invasion Iraq. So far, Islamic State’s campaign Iraq seen numerous reports beheadings, including carried child victims. The group regularly threatened Christians minorities either convert radical take Islam die, even forced tens thousands ethnic Yazidis flee Sinjar Mountain food water order escape executed. The last event triggered renewed military humanitarian action United States earlier month, airstrikes used help Kurdish security forces beat back militant fighters northern Iraq. On Monday, Obama announced Iraqi Kurdish forces retaken control Mosul Dam – Iraq’s largest, key strategic landmark – marking significant victory Iraqi troops since US became involved again. | 2 |
Mexico prosecutor: Students not in 1st mass graves | SYDNEY - An Australian man spider removed stomach burrowed way body survived three days removed. Dylan Maxwell holidays Indonesian island Bali tiny creature borrowed small appendix scar traveled torso, leaving red scar-like trail navel chest. Lifting shirt, Maxwell told Australian television network "that's actually borrowed underneath skin". While still Bali, Maxwell visited local medical centre prescribed antihistamine insect bite. "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days," Maxwell posted Facebook page goes name Dylan Thomas. "Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over", said. After returning Australia earlier week, doctors removed tropical visitor. "They managed pull spider navel put specimen jar took away," said Maxwell, whose mates nicknamed "Spiderman". | 3 |
NBC weatherman caught urinating in the woods live on air | Sometimes quitting job isn’t enough, sometimes make lasting statement way out. That’s exactly one iPhone game developer game ‘Electric Boogie’ dumping boss Apple. In iPhone game ‘Electric Boogie’ one developer managed sneak hidden animations characters banging other, something would strictly forbidden Apple, well message deemed shitty boss. It’s basically single greatest letter resignation ever…only it’s letter all, it’s hilarious game animation that’s likely get pulled Apple soon find out: via @JukinVideo | 3 |
Islamic State Militants Claim to Have Beheaded US Journalist James Wright Foley | With Christian Bale already secured play lead Aaron Sorkin's highly anticipated Steve Jobs biopic, Seth Rogen's added list potential cast-members. The 32-year-old actor reportedly talks portray Steve Wozniak - created Apple I computer co-created Apple II computer 1970s - according The Wrap. Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain - currently starring alongside Matthew McConaughey Christopher Nolan's Interstellar - also courted role film, simply entitled Jobs. Scroll video Return Mac: Seth Rogen, left, reportedly talks play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, right, upcoming Steve Jobs biography, Jobs Slumdog Millionaire film-maker Danny Boyle direct script Aaron Sorkin, used Steve Jobs' authorised biography Walter Isaacson. The film - reportedly traditional biopic - expected follow late technology whiz three stressful high profile product launches throughout Apple's history. While talking Bloomberg Thursday, 53-year-old Aaron Sorkin revealed British actor Christian Bale would playing title role Jobs. A new Jobs: Christian Bale cast lead Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic Based Steve Jobs biography Walter Isaacson, Jobs feature Bale, 40, every frame film. But daunting acting task doesn’t worry Sorkin, cast Bale without even audition called Dark Knight trilogy star ‘phenomenal actor’ interview. If seems familiar, another biographical film – name – Steve Jobs came August 2013 great deal fanfare. Another Steve: Ashton Kutcher played Apple co-founder Steve Jobs 2013 film co-starring Josh Gad Starring Ashton Kutcher, 36, Jobs, movie chronicled Apple co-founder’s career college 1970s introduction iPod 2001. Christian’s version, contrast, focus mostly three major speeches Steve Jobs gave career. ‘What needed best actor,’ Sorkin said Bale, Oscar supporting role 2010’s The Fighter (filmed instalments Bale’s Batman movies). Winner: Despite years critically acclaimed roles, Bale first Academy Award The Fighter 2011 Christian nominated Oscar 2013’s American Hustle critically acclaimed actor since starring Steven Spielberg’s Empire Of The Sun 14. Despite best known superhero, Bale known physically transforming thoroughly roles thus fine take cerebral Jobs role. Before death 2011 pancreatic cancer, Jobs gained reputation excellent speaker, addition work creating transforming Apple Computers. It’s big leap Batman Jobs, there’s one actor play muscle-bound Bruce Wayne skinny Steve Jobs, Christian Bale. Chameleon: Bale tends change look films, meaning October 14 photo Los Angeles likely resemble actor Jobs | 3 |
Nigeria says it has deal with Boko Haram to release kidnapped girls | Detectives hunting tweed jacket-wearing man slapping High Street shoppers town sneeze. In Cumbria Police admit "very unusual behaviour", middle-aged man first smacked woman around head sneezed Carlisle town centre Monday. Then Tuesday, officers believe man launched second attack frail pensioner also bout sniffles. In incident, 82 year-old woman sneezed slapped head 11.30am Carlisle. • MP scolded loud sneeze Commons • Video: Kangaroo sneezing fit Cumbrian Police described suspect mid late-50s wearing tweed jacket. The force asked anyone information about, witnessed, two related incidents contact them. They informed first attack witnesses, yet trace first female victim. Police linking two incidents man hit women sneezing (Library image) Sgt Gill Cherry said: "We treating two reported incidents linked, appealing local community help trace man responsible. "It unusual behaviour, left victims feeling confused upset." Shoppers Carlisle said bemused, frightened man's behaviour. Trainee shop assistant Gemma Prosser, 19, said: "We heard happened town centre first thought bit weird. When think it, really awful anyone sneeze time fault." • What purpose sneezing? • Hay fever tips sneezed Dental receptionist Nicola Dawson, 48, visiting nearby Kendal, said: "I come shopping day actually cold. "If anyone smacked sneezing I would smack back. If anyone saw someone something like I would surprised something stand witnessed it." | 3 |
Is the iPhone 6 Really Pulling Out Your Hair? | First up, users sleepless nights whether slipping new iPhone 6 Plus pocket skinny jeans might cause bend. And there’s real fear new plaything might ruin hair – worse, lovingly cultivated beard. This phone sure isn’t hipster-friendly. Apparently, users try make calls, hair getting stuck seam glass screen aluminium back. And stricken customers taking social media lament ruined locks, using hashtags #hairgate #beardgate. Yep, struggle real. My hair keeps getting caught microscopic seam glass aluminium iPhone 6 — Kavan (@KavKilledKenny) October 1, 2014 Anyone else getting beard hairs pulled iPhone 6/Plus? It catches scruff seam yanks calls. #hurts #beardgate — Chad Coleman (@dominocollege) October 1, 2014 People joking #hairgate actually real problem. Haha. It pulled goatee hairs. Hurts! — Quinn Nelson (@SnazzyQ) October 6, 2014 Cue pranksters: No hair. No problem. #HairGate pic.twitter.com/DMoWGXkQ46 — Wylsacom (@wylsacom) October 4, 2014 #hairgate Alternate uses beloved iPhone 6. Sooo much cheaper razors! Apple nails UX again! pic.twitter.com/zDyIDasqDL — Thomas Valley (@thomvalley) October 4, 2014 Scheer je lekker glad met de iPhone 6 #hairgate pic.twitter.com/gFXZP36VHt — eCommerce Headlines (@ecommercenl) October 6, 2014 So, another teething problem Apple finally phone balding men like wear baggy denims waiting for? | 2 |
Meteor Leaves 40-Foot Crater Near Managua's Airport | Dan Olsen, former-ish PGA Golfer, went The Game 730 AM’s Mad Dog Morning Friday, lobbed grenades Tiger Woods. “I’ve heard he’s suspended,” said Olsen. “I’ve heard he’s month suspension. And it’s kind strong witness. It’s credible person that’s telling this. It’s testosterone it’s something else. I think it’s said done he’s gonna surpass Lance Armstrong infamy.” Olsen also accused Woods using shady golf balls, implied would institutional cover-up PGA needs market Tiger, insinuated he’s faking back injury. “His back’s hurt,” Olsen said. “He limping, faking worse I’ve ever seen fake.” ESPN obtained comment PGA, Tiger Woods’ agent: 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.” “I’ll looked crazy f— nobody making accusations Tiger,” Olsen acknowledged ESPN. It’s hammered golf analysts Tiger’s struggles recent years head physical ailments. That said, we’ll need much talk radio allegations put Tiger LIARFRAUDCHEATER category Lance Armstrong. Time tell story legs. | 3 |
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Hope Fades for Girls' Release After Boko Haram 'Truce' Breached | WASHINGTON — A U.S. Republican senator frequent Mideast traveler said Thursday Taliban detainees released Guantanamo Bay exchange Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl touch members al-Qaida linked Haqqani network, yet five still monitored Qatar. The Pentagon said Thursday working Qatar confident threat posed former detainees mitigated. Sen. Lindsey Graham, recently visited Qatar, said afraid one detainees left country said assured visit five remain small Gulf nation. Qatar gained public praise President Barack Obama brokering controversial deal May 2014 freed Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Taliban captivity exchange release five senior Taliban officials imprisoned years U.S.-run Guantanamo Bay prison Cuba. Qatar promised Obama would keep five watch one year, although would free leave. "It's year deal," Graham told The Associated Press Wednesday. "Just sure we're sitting here, they're going back fight." "They've Haqqani people come meet them. ... They're reaching out. The Taliban five communicating people inside Afghanistan." However, Graham, member Senate Armed Services Committee leading Capitol Hill voice foreign policy, said five still Qatar. "I afraid one left, told they're still there," said. The Pentagon said statement would comment specific cases involving detainees. "However, take incidence re-engagement seriously, work close coordination military, intelligence, law enforcement diplomatic channels mitigate re-engagement take follow-on action necessary," statement said. "The Defense Department close security partnership government Qatar. We're confident ability continue mitigate threat may posed former Guantanamo detainees." Haqqani operates Afghanistan-Pakistan border region one deadliest threats U.S. troops war. The network, State Department designated foreign terrorist organization 2012, claims allegiance Afghan Taliban operates degree autonomy. The five detainees released were: Abdul Haq Wasiq, served Taliban deputy minister intelligence. Mullah Norullah Nori, senior Taliban commander northern city Mazar-e-Sharif Taliban fought U.S. forces late 2001. Khairullah Khairkhwa, served various Taliban positions including interior minister direct ties Mullah Omar Osama bin Laden. Mohammed Nabi, served chief security Taliban Qalat, Afghanistan, later worked radio operator Taliban's communications office Kabul. Mohammad Fazl, Human Rights Watch says could prosecuted war crimes presiding mass killing Shiite Muslims Afghanistan 2000 2001 Taliban sought consolidate control country. Associated Press writer Lolita C. Baldor contributed report. | 3 |
Elon University has not banned the term ‘freshman,’ despite rumors | Dramatic footage Afghanistan battlefield shows moment U.S. Marine survived bullet head, thanks kevlar helmet. According Sam Arnold, posted video YouTube, footage recorded helmet camera “joint helicopter raid” Now Zad district Helmand Province 2013. At start incredible three-minute video, gunfire heard background, three Marines decide try find shots came from. They pass tunnel stocked barrels wood, peek doorway south side compound. Then, bullet strikes one Marine’s helmets, knocking head back. The three marines turn around run back original position. “Dude, got shot,” says Marine caught dramatic event camera. “I saw hit kevlar.” “I get shot,” Marine replies. He seems remarkably calm, little dazed. His complaint ears ringing. “Lucky son b—h,” says one camera. The three Marines join members unit head track “Taliban sniper” video ends. The footage uploaded two weeks ago viewed 610,000 times. | 3 |
Rep. Duncan Hunter: 'At Least 10' ISIS Fighters Caught at Mexican Border | Judicial Watch reported ISIS members crossed Mexican border. | 2 |
Google seals massive Sunnyvale, Redwood City deals | Google leased 1.9 million square feet Moffett Place, Sunnyvale office complex development Jay Paul Co. Google Inc. cemented pair massive real estate deals Sunnyvale Redwood City boost company's Silicon Valley footprint 2.8 million square feet – size Empire State Building enough room 10,000 workers. Even Google standards, latest transactions blockbusters: In one deal, Google agreed lease Jay Paul Co.'s Moffett Place, 1.9 million square foot office campus currently construction Sunnyvale. It's contender largest office lease ever signed Silicon Valley perhaps state California. In separate less notable deal, Mountain View-based Google completed purchase six buildings Blackstone Group Starwood Capital totaling 934,000 square feet Redwood City's Pacific Shores office park. It's Google's first entry city potential game changer commercial real estate market. "Google obviously strong company hyper growth mode," said Amber Schiada, director research real estate services firm JLL. The deals — I previously reported works — confirmed sources close transactions. Google declined comment story. Blackstone return inquiries. Jay Paul's longtime broker Phil Mahoney Newmark Cornish & Carey, would say Moffett Place market. Google's expansion Peninsula biggest real estate story since 2008 Great Recession world's biggest Web-search advertising company bought leased building building, radiating Mountain View headquarters. Its real estate growth dwarfs even Cisco Systems Inc.'s expansion 1990s. Terms latest deals disclosed, sources estimated Redwood City sale around $625 per square foot, $583.75 million. That would make perhaps Google's single largest real estate acquisition footprint dollar amount ever Silicon Valley. "I welcome city I look forward working them," said Redwood City Mayor Jeffrey Gee interview afternoon. "For long time I would go around say, 'Redwood City one best kept secrets Bay Area. With Google everything going on, we're secret anymore.'" Aside sheer size, deals notable several reasons. First, showcase Google's incredibly ambitious growth plans company enters new business sectors wearable computing, self-driving cars robotics — could huge space users own. Google even moved much space leased bought last several years. Yet company continues bank elbow room future expansion, suggesting thinking far line terms space needs. Google counted 55,030 employees globally Sept. 30, according recent quarterly report, 18 percent — 8,600 Googlers — year ago. The transactions also alter marketplace dynamics two cities taking available space table. Schiada noted Moffett Place largest speculatively built project construction Silicon Valley. In Redwood City's Pacific Shores, 90 percent leased, I'm told Google honor current tenants' leases now, evaluate moving spaces become available years ahead. "A big question leave tenants," Schiada said, speaking specifically Moffett Place deal. "It also increases rates, supply becomes limited." Still, could actually good thing tenants line pushing developers build product, added. "This deal essentially eliminates significant portion new development, could prompt developers move forward," said. Jim Beeger, veteran broker Colliers International, said short term, Sunnyvale deal could also push tenants back market. The transaction could "cause tenants sizes realize sense urgency search new site," said. "Moffett Place difficult replicate, lingered longer option." Sethena Leiker, senior analyst Cushman & Wakefield's Silicon Valley office, agreed. "There's lot spec development coming," said. "If want take new space, going take something that's proposed." One result, Beeger said, could "trickle-down effect" growing tenants moving areas Santa Clara County available sites. Score Sunnyvale Google's lease Moffett Place huge win San Francisco-based Jay Paul Co., one that's entirely unexpected. Jay Paul already leased 949,000 square feet Google Sunnyvale nearby campus called Technology Corners, making Google natural prospect new development. And Google yet started moving Technology Corners, company also growing elsewhere Sunnyvale year, snapping old Juniper Networks headquarters (424,000 square feet) former head office Palm Computing Inc. (285,000 square feet). And rumored fund, CBRE Global Investors, that's buying land around Sunnyvale's Moffett Park business district actually acting behalf Google. Yet landing Google guaranteed Jay Paul started building Moffett Place earlier year spec. Other major tech tenants also making offers property, according sources. The rent Google paying known, Jay Paul asking $3.75 per square foot triple-net basis, including utilities, taxes fees. Redwood City action In Redwood City, Google picks major chunk one Silicon Valley's marquee office campuses. The 10-building, 1.7-million-square-foot project built Jay Paul Co. early 2000s gained notice sleek design swanky amenities including pools, rock-climbing wall, day spa baseball diamonds. Starwood bought campus 2006 $833 million, immediately sold two buildings Shorenstein, San Francisco-based landlord. Blackstone came picture acquiring junior debt property couple years ago. Informatica also acquired two buildings 10 2012 $525 per square foot. Google's acquisition week six Blackstone/Starwood buildings. As I reported earlier month, new owner could build even office space Pacific Shores. New zoning approved year ago could allow total build-out 3 million square feet. Google — like many expanding tech companies focused reducing car shuttle trips traffic worsens current boom — may attracted project partly water transit possibilities beyond freeways. Pacific Shores half mile Port Redwood City, Google pilot project earlier year tested running ferries San Francisco Alameda port. Mayor Gee said city would happy work Google plan, search company decide go direction. "One things that's always challenge new forms transportation is, enough there," said. "With Google, potentially brings there." Check back later story. | 0 |
These egalitarian Lego instructions from the 1970s are pretty cool, but are they real? | Islamic State fighters match Ebola. The World Health Organization investigating whether ill jihadists contracted killer disease, two sources agency told The Post. Agency officials checking Ebola patients Mosul hospital 250 miles north Baghdad, sources said. Al-Sabah, Iraqi pro-government newspaper, reported week fighters treated Ebola, comrades come HIV brought foreign extremists “coming many countries, particularly Africa.” “The Ebola virus could area world, including Mosul, don’t measures techniques diagnose virus,” ministry spokesman Ahmed Rudaini told Iraqi media Thursday. “They incapable detect it.” | 3 |
James Foley, Missing American Photojournalist, Reportedly Executed By ISIS In Syria | In horrifying act revenge U.S. airstrikes northern Iraq, militants Islamic State extremist group beheaded American journalist James Foley — threatening kill another hostage, U.S. officials say. The White House must weigh risks adopting aggressive policy destroy Islamic State resisting action could result death another American. It also confront potentially necessary step pursuing Islamic State Syria, President Barack Obama resisted launching airstrikes deploying significant American firepower. Obama expected make statement Wednesday Foley's killing. U.S. officials confirmed grisly video released Tuesday showing Islamic State militants beheading Foley. Separately, Foley's family confirmed death statement posted Facebook page created rally support release, saying "have never prouder him." "He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people," said statement, attributed Foley's mother, Diane Foley. She implored militants spare lives hostages. "Like Jim, innocents. They control American government policy Iraq, Syria anywhere world." Foley, 40, Rochester, New Hampshire, went missing northern Syria November 2012 freelancing Agence France-Presse Boston-based media company GlobalPost. The car riding stopped four militants contested battle zone Sunni rebel fighters government forces trying control. He heard since. The beheading marks first time Islamic State killed American citizen since Syrian conflict broke March 2011, upping stakes increasingly chaotic multilayered war. The killing likely complicate U.S. involvement Iraq Obama administration's efforts contain group expands Iraq Syria. The group heir apparent militancy known al-Qaida Iraq, beheaded many victims, including American businessman Nicholas Berg 2004. The video released websites Tuesday appears show increasing sophistication Islamic State group's media unit begins scenes Obama explaining decision order airstrikes. It cuts balding man orange jumpsuit kneeling desert, next black-clad militant knife throat. Foley's name appears English Arabic graphics screen. After captive speaks, masked man shown apparently beginning cut neck; video fades black beheading completed. The next shot appears show captive lying dead ground, head body. The video appears shot arid area; vegetation seen horizon distance sand meets gray-blue sky. At end video, militant shows second man, identified another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, warns could next captive killed. Sotloff kidnapped near Syrian-Turkish border August 2013; freelanced Time, National Interest MediaLine. One U.S. official said video appeared authentic, two U.S. officials said victim Foley. All three officials spoke condition anonymity authorized discuss killing name. Several senior U.S. officials direct knowledge situation said Islamic State recently threatened kill Foley avenge crushing airstrikes past two weeks militants advancing Mount Sinjar, Mosul dam Kurdish capital Irbil. Both areas northern Iraq, become key front Islamic State fighters travel Syria. Since Aug. 8, U.S. military struck least 70 Islamic State targets — including security checkpoints, vehicles weapons caches. It's clear many militants killed strikes, although likely were. The Islamic State militant group ruthless attacks people consider heretics infidels disowned al-Qaida's leaders. In seeking impose harsh interpretation Islamic law lands trying control, extremists slain soldiers civilians alike horrifying ways — including mounting decapitated heads victims spikes. The New York-based Committee Protect Journalists estimated Tuesday 20 journalists missing Syria, released nationalities. In annual report November, committee concluded missing journalists either held threatened death extremists, taken captive gangs seeking ransom. The group's report described widespread seizure journalists unprecedented largely unreported news organizations hope keeping kidnappings public view may help captives' release. ___ Associated Press writers Bradley Klapper Julie Pace Washington, Rik Stevens Rochester, New Hampshire, Zeina Karam Beirut contributed report. | 2 |
See How This Homeless Man Spends A Hundred Dollars, And Keep A Tissue Handy [Video] | Some real estate agents really know tip. A Michigan pizza delivery driver got shock life Thursday receiving $2,000 tip delivering pizza group realtors, Detroit Free Press reported. Pizza House delivery manager Brian LeFevre told paper received call Thursday morning man requested one pizza delivered Sheraton Hotel Ann Arbor "at 2:20 p.m. dot." The driver escorted conference room filled 200 real estate agents. A video posted YouTube shows driver, identifies Rob video whose last name released, stopped handed pizza. He's presented $2,084, Visa gift card lottery tickets. For mobile users, click watch video LeFevre said Rob worked restaurant six years. Stacey McVey, team leader Keller Williams Greater Cleveland West, told Free Press company's annual conference, agents agreed pitch show someone service industry appreciation. "People service industry, I think they're pretty under-appreciated. It's lot fun something like this," said. | 3 |
Catholic priest dies for 48 mins, wakes up claiming God is a woman | 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. | 3 |
Apple Watch to Be Shower-Proof, Have 100,000 Apps at Launch: Reports | On day Michael Brown buried, Ferguson man released claims new evidence case. CNN reporting audio unnamed man says video chat woman shots rang August 9. In recording, man speaks woman, quick series shots heard background, followed 4-second pause another quick succession shots. CNN reports forensic audio expert Paul Ginsberg analyzed recording said detected least 10 gunshots—a cluster six, followed four. Twelve shell casings—all police weapons—were recovered scene. Lopa Blumenthal attorney man made recording. “At time, didn’t really realize importance hearing afterwards,” says. CNN says unable independently verify authenticity tape, turned investigators. | 3 |
ISIS Appears To Behead American Photojournalist In YouTube Video | From midweek edition Morning Jolt: Say What? ‘At Least Ten ISIS Fighters Have Been Caught Coming Across Border’ Rep. Duncan Hunter, Republican California, seem like nut job prone wild exaggerations. But last night said something make jaws drop: Van Susteren: Hold on. Stop one second. Hunter: They going bombing American cities coming across Mexico. Van Susteren: Let ask question. You say coming southern border, changes dynamics Do information coming southern border now? Hunter: Yes. Van Susteren: Tell know. Hunter: At least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across border Texas. Van Susteren: How know that? Hunter: Because I’ve asked border patrol, Greta. Van Susteren: And border patrol let’s ISIS members come across border? Hunter: No. They caught border. Therefore, know ISIS coming across border. If catch five ten them, know going dozens get caught border patrol. That’s know. That’s risk here, ISIS radical Islamists coming across border. Once again, don’t navy, air force, nuclear weapons. The way Americans going harmed radical Islam — Chairman Dempsey said thing. He said that’s major threat here, that’s guys going infiltrate America harm Americans. Then add comment House Democrat: Rep. Tim Bishop (D., N.Y.) warned recent speech 40 radicalized U.S. citizens fought alongside Islamic State Iraq Levant (ISIL ISIS) already returned United States, could pose terrorist threat. Bishop claims 100 Americans traveled Middle East join ISIL’s ranks, 40 returned currently surveilled FBI, according remarks, filmed uploaded YouTube last week. “One concerns number U.S. citizens left country go join ISIS,” Bishop said speech. “It believed number 100 done that.” “It also believed 40 left country join ISIS returned country,” Bishop said, eliciting shocked responses crowd. Is threat ISIS terrorists crossing southern border longer theoretical? Could administration really successfully cover something big this? | 3 |
Pumpkin Spice Condoms Could Be The Only Thing To Save The World From Basic Children | A picture began making rounds internet weekend caused basic girls clutch North Faces joy. Could be? A pumpkin spice condom fit pumpkin spice life? I literally can’t. BUT DON’T GET TOO EXCITED. A Durex spokesperson told BuzzFeed festive protection is, fact, real. “Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice’ condom. We can’t claim one, love people spice bedroom,” spokesperson said. Durex DOES banana, strawberry, orange, apple-flavored condoms (but know it’s same). At least it’s almost Ugg season. | 2 |
Nasa’s ‘six days of total darkness in December 2014’ is a hoax | Macaulay Culkin dead? The Home Alone actor victim celebrity death hoax week. A fake news story published fake website week claiming Macaulay Culkin found dead apartment. The fake news story reads: “Sources reporting Macaulay Culkin, best known role Kevin McCallister Home Alone sequel Home Alone 2: Lost New York, found dead age 34.” This led “RIP Macaulay Culkin” Facebook page numerous tweets people mourning loss world’s greatest child actor. But Macaulay Culkin found dead Manhattan apartment Friday afternoon, playing show band Pizza Underground Friday night? Macaulay Culkin hasn’t released statement yet current life-status several photos actor band’s Twitter account prove he’s alive well. Of course, Macaulay Culkin isn’t first celebrity “killed” internet. In recent months, Hulk Hogan, Chumlee, Chris Brown, Sylvester Stallone victims death hoax. | 3 |
No, That Wasn’t Paul Rudd Tackling an Airport Homophobe | Hunky mensch took violent bully looks like Paul Rudd, Paul Rudd Sorry, amateur celebrity sleuths — actor Paul Rudd involved tackling man shouting homophobic slurs Dallas airport last week. A man looked almost exactly like This Is 40 star caught video helping tackle man yelled homophobic slurs kicked another man waiting Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport last week. After man became violent, group people swarmed brought ground, help wavy-haired hunk checkered shirt looks lot like Paul Rudd. The video incident quickly went viral, amid rumors Hollywood funnyman involved. But Paul Rudd’s rep confirmed TIME Monday afternoon man noble heart, quick reflexes, strong sense social outrage Paul Rudd. Ladies: That means mensch looks like Paul Rudd isn’t Paul Rudd, also appears nice, hunky, quick stand injustice. | 0 |
Norfolk Man Pays £300 For His Constipated Goldfish To Have Lifesaving Surgery | A 31-year-old Canadian-Israeli woman traveled Iraq join Kurdish fight Islamic State group reportedly abducted ISIS. Gill Rosenberg, 31, former Israeli soldier, captured three suicide bombings near Kobani, Times Israel reported. The SITE Intelligence Group said jihadists discussing ideas executing using prisoner exchange. The capture reported Sunday Islamic State-associated blog Samoach al-Islam Islamist websites. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said investigating claim, backed evidence, Jerusalem Post said. The Israeli security service Shin Bet told Post “no details” reported abduction. Israeli Jill Rosenberg joined Kurdish forces Iraq @NyMets_ fan! Via @isin669 pic.twitter.com/vpGmXKlB1o — Yaron Melman (@NrouteHQ) November 25, 2014 The Canadian government said looking report, according CTV News. The Department Foreign Affairs told media outlet email “pursuing appropriate channels” seeking determine Rosenberg's whereabouts, declined release information. Quoting two Kurdish fighters, Israel Radio reported Rosenberg near Kobani. The Post noted claim true, would make Rosenberg, born Vancouver, British Columbia, moved Israel 2006, first Western female fall Islamic State group’s hands Israeli citizenship could complicate situation even further. Steven Sotloff, executed ISIS August, dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship. | 3 |
Islamic State, in video titled "A Message to America," beheads American journalist James Wright Foley who was kidnapped in 2012 | ISIS militants released gruesome video footage afternoon beheading American photojournalist James Wright Foley message U.S. stop intervening Iraq. Foley, freelancer contributed Global Post, first captured Libya 2012, released, kidnapped around Thanksgiving 2012 unidentified gunmen Syria. He 39 years old. The (extremely disturbing) video viewed here. @Mujahid4life tweeted stills it, (aside one below), sickeningly graphic. The Global Post reported circumstances disappearance last year, attempting keep news quiet fear Foley's safety: Foley set toward border car hour capture. A witness, Syrian, later recounted phone journalist Turkey unmarked car intercepted Foley. The witness said men holding kalashnikovs shot air forced Jim car. The witness said noticed nothing would indicate whether aggressors rebel fighters, individuals looking ransom, members pro-government militia, religious-based group motivations. He held captive 635 days. In 2013, Foley's family set Find James Foley website him, states he's oldest five children. His friend, journalist Clare Morgana Gillis, wrote Syria Deeply last year: Jim sees good nearly everything everyone. He master motivator. "You got this, dude!" he'll say. "That story's great, file already." ... Everybody, everywhere, takes liking Jim soon meet him. | 0 |
Nuts! Indian guru coaxes 400 followers to cut off their testicles, grow closer to God | On Thursday evening, thousands people took Twitter share #MacklemoreJoinedISS, mercilessly trolling 9/11 truther based bogus tweet. No, Macklemore joined ranks ISIS. While notorious Syria-based terrorist organization allegedly recruited likes Deso Dogg, Berlin gangsta rapper who’s popped handful ISIS beheading videos—and reportedly used recruitment tool—the mild-mannered “Thrift Shop” rapper followed suit. On Thursday evening, #MacklemoreJoinedISIS became top trending topic Twitter worldwide based strength bogus tweet circulated (and retweeted, retweeted) Twitterverse, eventually going viral. Behold: horrified news macklemore joined ISIS #MacklemoreJoinedISIS pic.twitter.com/N3PJO0ciWV The 31-year-old Grammy Award-winning rapper—and recent father—formerly known Ben Haggerty supported number progressive social causes, including marching Ferguson protests native Seattle bunch gay couples married (by Madonna, less) Grammys performance “Same Love.” On opposite end sociopolitical spectrum, he's also 9/11 truther who, track “Bush Song” 2005 EP The Language My World, rapped following: “Where’s Dick Cheney at? Probably Iraq / Findin’ oil tap, tell ’em I got / And y’all still think bin Laden / When us Masons, plottin’ oil profits.” The 30-year-old followed bars following tweet, unleashed 2009: 911...bush knocked towers And back May, Macklemore took upon dress anti-Semitic Jewish caricature, sporting giant prosthetic hooked nose, dark beard, bowl cut wig, surprise performance Seattle’s Experience Music Project. The Twitter world, including actor Seth Rogen (who Jewish), amused: . @macklemore, first trick people thinking rapper, trick thinking Jewish? pic.twitter.com/3rtaE4GHje | 3 |
Islamic Militants Post Video Claiming to Show Beheading of U.S. Journalist | With Christian Bale already secured play lead Aaron Sorkin's highly anticipated Steve Jobs biopic, Seth Rogen's added list potential cast-members. The 32-year-old actor reportedly talks portray Steve Wozniak - created Apple I computer co-created Apple II computer 1970s - according The Wrap. Hollywood actress Jessica Chastain - currently starring alongside Matthew McConaughey Christopher Nolan's Interstellar - also courted role film, simply entitled Jobs. Scroll video Return Mac: Seth Rogen, left, reportedly talks play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, right, upcoming Steve Jobs biography, Jobs Slumdog Millionaire film-maker Danny Boyle direct script Aaron Sorkin, used Steve Jobs' authorised biography Walter Isaacson. The film - reportedly traditional biopic - expected follow late technology whiz three stressful high profile product launches throughout Apple's history. While talking Bloomberg Thursday, 53-year-old Aaron Sorkin revealed British actor Christian Bale would playing title role Jobs. A new Jobs: Christian Bale cast lead Aaron Sorkin's upcoming Steve Jobs biopic Based Steve Jobs biography Walter Isaacson, Jobs feature Bale, 40, every frame film. But daunting acting task doesn’t worry Sorkin, cast Bale without even audition called Dark Knight trilogy star ‘phenomenal actor’ interview. If seems familiar, another biographical film – name – Steve Jobs came August 2013 great deal fanfare. Another Steve: Ashton Kutcher played Apple co-founder Steve Jobs 2013 film co-starring Josh Gad Starring Ashton Kutcher, 36, Jobs, movie chronicled Apple co-founder’s career college 1970s introduction iPod 2001. Christian’s version, contrast, focus mostly three major speeches Steve Jobs gave career. ‘What needed best actor,’ Sorkin said Bale, Oscar supporting role 2010’s The Fighter (filmed instalments Bale’s Batman movies). Winner: Despite years critically acclaimed roles, Bale first Academy Award The Fighter 2011 Christian nominated Oscar 2013’s American Hustle critically acclaimed actor since starring Steven Spielberg’s Empire Of The Sun 14. Despite best known superhero, Bale known physically transforming thoroughly roles thus fine take cerebral Jobs role. Before death 2011 pancreatic cancer, Jobs gained reputation excellent speaker, addition work creating transforming Apple Computers. It’s big leap Batman Jobs, there’s one actor play muscle-bound Bruce Wayne skinny Steve Jobs, Christian Bale. Chameleon: Bale tends change look films, meaning October 14 photo Los Angeles likely resemble actor Jobs | 3 |
No, it's not Tiger Woods selling an island in Lake Mälaren | To victor go spoils, Tiger Woods, winner 14 major golf championships one richest athletes planet, spoils include, among things, private island Sweden. Woods, expected make 2015 debut Phoenix Open later month, put 62-acre island near Stockholm market $7.1 million. Hot Property: Tiger Woods CAPTION Hot Property: Tiger Woods Vladi Private Islands/www.vladi-private-islands.de CAPTION Hot Property: Tiger Woods Vladi Private Islands/www.vladi-private-islands.de CAPTION Hot Property: Tiger Woods Vladi Private Islands/www.vladi-private-islands.de CAPTION Hot Property: Tiger Woods Vladi Private Islands/www.vladi-private-islands.de CAPTION Hot Property: Tiger Woods Vladi Private Islands/www.vladi-private-islands.de Situated Lake Mälaren, private island features villa, hunting lodge, guest quarters, horse stables, dock landing strip propeller planes, well structure historical significance: 11th century Viking stronghold. The main villa, fashioned log cabin style, spans 2,475 square feet chef’s kitchen, dining area living room fireplace. Adjacent villa spa pool built around rock outcrop. Elsewhere grounds six golf tee boxes. lRelated PGA golfer Jim Furyk asks $6 million Maui estate HOT PROPERTY PGA golfer Jim Furyk asks $6 million Maui estate SEE ALL RELATED 8 Two smaller islands 494-acre water area hunting fishing included sale. What’s included furniture; property marketed unfurnished, according Vladi Private Islands, real estate agency holds listing. Woods, whose career earnings eclipsed $1.3-billion mark last year, announced would take part Waste Management Phoenix Open starting Jan. 29, followed Torrey Pines La Jolla February. He limited seven PGA Tour events last year due injury. | 1 |
WHO investigates media reports ISIS fighters contracted Ebola | Jordan’s King Abdullah ibn al-Hussein, trained pilot, may fly bomber Thursday country’s retaliation ISIS. Several Arabic-language newspapers reported late Wednesday monarch would personally participate bombing raids terrorist group, citing vow Tuesday “strike strongholds.” The king Washington news broke Tuesday pilot Muadh al-Kasasbeh’s demise hands ISIS extremists. Meeting House Armed Services Committee shortly leaving Amman, reportedly quoted Clint Eastwood’s film “Unforgiven” said Jordan would pursue jihadis ran “out fuel bullets.” Rep. Duncan Hunter, meeting, told Fox News given ruler’s immediate vehement reaction, “King Abdullah President Obama.” Jordan, key American ally air war ISIS, killed number ISIS-affiliated prisoners early Wednesday, promised Kasasbeh turn dead, prior news immolation. Some warned terrorist group deliberately deployed news Kasasbeh’s fate order provoke Jordanian overreaction. But public outcry Jordan news seems pressured government strong response, regardless strategy. (RELATED: Jordan To Retaliate For Pilot Killed By ISIS) Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday “nothing’s going change” U.S. policy toward ISIS result Kasasbeh’s murder. Follow Ivan Plis Twitter Content created The Daily Caller News Foundation available without charge eligible news publisher provide large audience. For licensing opportunities original content, please contact [email protected]. | 3 |
Lebanon confirms holding ISIS chief’s kin | New York (CNN) -- When war reporter James Foley writing GlobalPost recording video AFP appearing PBS "NewsHour," occasionally shared stories blog, aptly titled "A World Troubles." For subtitle, chose famous Carl von Clausewitz sentence "War fought human beings." And exactly Foley sought show reporting: humanity amid horror war. Foley abducted reporting trip northern Syria November 2012. He never heard again. A video published Tuesday extremist group ISIS showed Foley beheaded. It known video recorded. For Foley's family friends, recording answer hoped they'd never hear questions disappearance. "We never prouder son Jim. He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people," mother, Diane, said Tuesday night, She called "an extraordinary son, brother, journalist person." Courageous, generous Foley oldest child Diane John Foley Rochester, New Hampshire. He four siblings. Foley -- Jim friends -- reporting war-torn countries better part four years disappeared Syria. On Tuesday, fellow journalists remembered courage generosity. One friends, Alex Sherman Bloomberg News, wrote Twitter "funny, warm, Big Lebowski-loving guy." Another friend, Max Fisher Vox, praised "dedication truth understanding." Fisher also wrote "Jim's faith something agreed discuss publicly held Syria, wellspring generosity," He recalled Foley helped organize memorial fund photographer, Anton Hammerl, killed Libya 2011. Foley traveling Hammerl two journalists time, three survived wound Libyan jail. Beheading American journalist James Foley recalls past horrors Front-line journalist Foley freed six weeks later. Afterward, video interview Boston Globe, hesitated make story himself, remarking one point "you want defined 'that guy got captured 2011.'" "I believe front-line journalism important, know -- without photos videos first-hand experience, can't really tell world bad might be," said. One journalists detained Foley Libya, Clare Morgana Gillis, said fundraising Hammerl's family "the impulse compelled cut short much-needed break reporting Syria colleague went missing last summer, raise money ambulance Aleppo's Dar al-Shifa field hospital, spent weeks filming plight doctors struggled save lives minimal space equipment." His time teacher For Foley, acts service, entirely unlike time spent Teach America program. He began teaching Phoenix 1996. "He'd promise students he'd take Castles Coasters amusement park would come class everyday," fellow Teach America alum, Sarah Fang, recalled essay 2013. Foley later "taught reading writing inmates Cook County Sheriff's Boot Camp Chicago," according Columbia Journalism Review feature him. Would watch video? His journalism career In mid-2000s decided pursue journalism career, first enrolling Northwestern University's well-respected Medill School Journalism embedding American troops Iraq Afghanistan. While preparing first embed, started blog. Foley freelanced number news media outlets, including GlobalPost, world news Web site founded 2009. In 2012, gravitated toward spiraling conflict Syria. Fang, kept touch Foley years teaching Phoenix, wrote interest story surprise her. "He's always willing step zone one else wants go," wrote. "Jim feels society needs reporters willing bear witness report back facts history-in-the-making. And loyalty colleagues meant wanted frontlines." BuzzFeed Middle East correspondent Sheera Frenkel said last saw Foley week final trip Syria. Drinking beers lobby hotel popular among journalists, talked, said, "how hard move job, life would allow marriage family." "He generous colleague, never holding back tip, phone number, detail could help, could spend hours talking ins outs story get right," Frenkel wrote email message. "Jim great journalist, I think he'd like remembered way, first foremost." After news Foley's killing spread Tuesday, CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward changed profile picture Twitter photo Foley wearing helmet, flak jacket holding camera. This, said, "is I chose remember James -- brave tireless journalist passion Syrian cause." READ: ISIS beheads U.S. journalist, threatens another Iraq READ: Who's Haider al-Abadi, man lead Iraq? | 3 |
Christian Bale to Play Steve Jobs in New Movie | TOKYO — Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader mysteriously missing public eye almost month, sparking rumors covering every possibility stroke coup d’etat, merely recovering ankle surgery, South Korean newspaper reported. Kim fractured ankles surgery Pyongyang middle September treat them, Chosun Ilbo, South Korea’s largest newspaper, reported Tuesday, citing unnamed source. “I heard Kim Jong Un injured right ankle June pushing ahead on-site visits ended fracturing ankles left injury unattended,” source quoted saying, adding operation Bonghwa Clinic, exclusive hospital high-ranking party members. Such fascination North Korea, world’s impenetrable country, rumors spread like wildfire. But almost always impossible verify. Nevertheless, true Kim become noticeably rotund since took leadership North Korea father, Kim Jong Il, December 2011. He pictured limping July ceremony commemorate 20th anniversary death grandfather, former North Korean leader Kim Il Sung, causing speculation health. But gossip mill started last week Kim, third-generation leader North Korea, missed regular session Supreme People’s Assembly Pyongyang. He seen public since Sept. 3, attended concert wife. It went overdrive state-run Korean Central TV said “Great Successor,” known, “indisposed condition.” “Despite discomfort, Marshal continues come lead people,” said narrator documentary called “Improving Lives People,” showing footage Kim limping Taedonggang Tile Factory last month. It aired session assembly, North Korea’s quasi-parliament, broadcast, Daily NK Web site reported. With Kim shown carting around heavy things, narrator continued: “His whole body drenched sweat, stop working hard, instead showing concern health workers.” Separately, Rodong Sinmun, mouthpiece Workers’ Party, recently reported Kim “labored on,” visiting various facilities braving hot summer weather. Outside commentators guessed Kim gout, runs family, drinking eating much. Diabetes high blood pressure also put forward possible causes absence. Weibo, China's version Twitter, went crazy week reports Jo Myong Rok, North Korean vice marshal died four years ago, overthrown Kim coup sent lieutenants South Korea negotiations. Talk spread quickly Global Times, one China’s official papers, ran commentary Monday titled “For make rumors coup North Korea, funny?” “Netizens radical opinion can’t represent opinion China China’s attitude toward North Korea changed,” paper said. In Washington, U.S. officials said information North Korea’s leader. “I say I confirmation reports,” State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki told reporters. “We’ve seen them, don’t confirmation.” In Beijing, U.S. diplomat said Monday North Korea rejected U.S. efforts discuss detention three Americans, Reuters reported. Glyn Davies, U.S. special representative North Korean policy, visiting region, said Pyongyang’s refusal discuss issue sign “doesn’t interest coming back international system responsible country.” | 3 |
Don’t ‘Reset All Settings’ in iOS 8 unless you want to lose your iCloud files | After disastrous iOS 8.0.1 rollout ton publicity surrounding Bendgate, saying Apple bad week understatement. Unfortunately Apple, things looking much better week, MacRumors reports particularly nasty iOS 8 bug, could potentially erase iWork documents stored iCloud drive. According report, option "Reset All Settings," found Settings — General — Reset iOS 8, also deletes documents iCloud Drive — permanently. The option, normally resets settings factory defaults, clearly states "no data media deleted." However, users MacRumors' forum complained bug, MacRumors tested option out, indeed, iWork documents stored iCloud Drive iPhone iCloud.com gone. Even worse, iCloud synced Mac running OS X Yosemite, documents deleted Mac well. Some documents — including Preview TextEdit files — untouched, iWork files seem affected. In scenarios possible retrieve files backup folder, via Time Machine, nothing certain point, Apple still publicly acknowledged bug. For now, iOS 8 users iCloud Drive enabled probably avoid using "Reset All Settings" option. Have something add story? Share comments. | 2 |
Turkish president says American weapons drop for Kurdish fighters was 'wrong' after supplies end up in the hands of ISIS | 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. | 2 |
British rapper a suspect in ISIS beheading | There's story currently making rounds Australian man who, upon returning trip Bali, discovered spider burrowed skin traveled chest. Freaky? Yes, also plausible. Rest easy, arachnophobes. You worry Charlotte weaving web beneath flesh. The supposed story goes like this: Dylan Thomas (a 21-year-old man, dead poet) vacation Bali woke one morning discover red "trail" irritation running navel chest, trail continued grow longer throughout day. Thomas says that, initially sent home antihistamines, returned medical center doctors discovered tiny tropical spider beneath skin. Supposedly, removed creature incision placed specimen jar. According Thomas, doctors speculated entered skin appendectomy scar kept moving body. Thomas told various news outlets believes spider three days. It's kind story lot people saying, "NOPE," lot arachnologists saying simply, "No, happen." Thomas may told spider invaded flesh, arachnologists spoke story sincerely doubt one actually did. "I think extremely suspect, unusual, likely possible," Christopher Buddle, associate professor McGill University's Department Natural Resource Sciences, told us email. "Simply put: plausible I think valid reason spider might 'crawl beneath skin scar'. The claim 'feeding moving scar tissue' defies logic defies know biology spiders. I also sceptical 'evidence' (the spider itself) presented." Dr. Charles E. Griswold, Schlinger Curator Arachnology (Emeritus) California Academy Sciences, said comment particular incident, similarly skeptical. "[I]n general impossible reason spider would that," wrote. Could doctors pulled something spider Thomas' body? Maybe, wait hear information comes specimen. Buddle told us, "Other arthropods (e.g., ticks/mites/perhaps insects) could 'possibly' 'associated' something like this… perhaps... But certainly spider." Marie Herberstein, Head Department Biological Sciences Macquarie University New South Wales, fully exclude possibility could spider, though writes, "I never heard spider crawl exist skin integument creature (there parasites amongst spiders)." But also suspects may different animal. She told us, "My initial reaction mite (also 8-legged) rather spider, mites renown[ed] type behaviour, scabies. Let's see identification brings." Top photo: An actual spider Bali, taken Lip Kee. CC Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0. | 3 |
Christian Bale in Talks to Play Steve Jobs (Exclusive) | After early discussions play Apple founder, Christian Bale decided part ways Steve Jobs biopic Sony. While negotiations never fully way, sources tell Variety Bale talks director Danny Boyle taking role, deal never came fruition. The news comes almost two weeks biopic’s screenwriter, Aaron Sorkin, told Bloomberg Bale lock part Jobs. ““We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale,” said. “It’s extremely difficult part he’s gonna crush it.” Sony look find replacement Bale Leonardo DiCaprio passed part. The studio discussions Seth Rogen play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. Scott Rudin, Mark Gordon Guymon Casady producing. Bale negotiations play Travis McGee Fox’s “The Deep Blue Goodbye” seen next Fox’s “Exodus: Gods Kings.” He repped WME. | 2 |
Mum faces real-life Sophie's Choice – as she tries to sell her son to fund daughter's care | The leaked video Georgy Myakinkin's protest heavy-handed security guards Pulkovo Airport St Petersburg, Russia, gone viral This moment airport worker protested 'rough' security guards - stripping NAKED walking scanner socks. Georgy Myakinkin, 31, left keys work following shift Pulkovo Airport St Petersburg, Russia. When returned collect them, says "heavy-handed" security guards stopped 'unnecessarily' told remove belt. Staging impromptu protest, stripped naked - apart socks - sauntering scanner, leaving guards gobsmacked. CEN Bare cheek: Down come trousers He said: "I returned airport section trains arrive passengers I stopped asked remove belt going scanner. "I know rules I know necessary pre-flight area strict - security guards heavy-handed. "When I refused told I wanted get keys, called police." CEN Strip-gate: But left socks passing Georgy whipped clothes walked scanner. The speechless officers allowed dress leave. But turned work next day, discovered CCTV security camera video leaked gone viral. The Russian Interior Ministry's transport department Northwestern Federal District said currently investigating alleged breach security. CEN Viral: He retrieves watch video leaked A spokesman said: "We looking matter nothing say moment." Georgy filed complaint police leaked video. He said: "I know leaked order embarrass me, I last laugh." Poll loading … | 3 |
A soldier has been shot at Canada’s war memorial just steps away from the nation’s parliament | A uniformed soldier shot Canadian War Memorial Wednesday morning gunman dressed dark clothing fled toward Parliament Hill. There unconfirmed reports shootings inside Centre Block, Parliament Hill lockdown mode. Police emergency vehicles filled parking area front Hill. The shooting, confirmed Ottawa police, occurred 10 a.m. Bystanders paramedics giving emergency medical attention downed soldier, lying ground front Cenotaph. Witnesses described seeing man running scene tall dark coat. The shooting comes two days two soldiers run car near recruiting centre near Montreal. One soldier killed incident. More come. | 0 |
BREAKING: Islamic State, in video, beheads American journalist James Wright Foley who was kidnapped in 2012 -@BNONews | An alleged attempted rapist India received grisly punishment alleged attack young teenager – angry mob dragged butcher’s shop penis severed meat cleaver. Suresh Kumar, 40, set upon locals city Ganganagar India’s north-western Rajasthan state heard girl’s screams. A mob dragged Kumar away found alley allegedly pinning victim wall – group held vigilante community meeting decide him. He beaten sticks hour, dragged local butcher’s shop organ severed meat cleaver. It thrown street. Kumar still critical condition attack. Local man Aamir Dhawan, 30, said: ‘No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime.’ MORE: Masked gang filmed smashing jewellers daring daylight robbery ‘We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, it’s time stopped. ‘This sends strong message anyone like – punished.’ .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. The girl treated shock. | 3 |
Mass grave found after 40 students disappear in Mexican protest | Mexican hitmen allegedly killed dozen students went missing last month clash corrupt local police, buried recently-discovered mass grave. State prosecutors country said man arrested told 17 missing youths rounded killed, thrown pits, badly charred remains unearthed. Authorities said man told students, went missing violent clash September 26, marched site outskirts Iguala, Guerrero state deaths. Scroll video Hunt: A forensic investigator works site mass graves, near Iguala Mexico The bodies found authorities damaged could identified. All left bones small pieces flesh. Investigators found 28 bodies there, though local officials say many 34 buried across six separate pits. It could days identities dead known sure. Security officials said earlier believed victims driven end track, walked hillside, executed buried six graves. As investigators worked site, 2,000 protesters blocked main highway Guerrero state capital Chilpancingo demanding justice. 'You took alive, want returned alive,' read huge banner hung across road linking Mexico City Acapulco. Victims: The poster shows 43 missing students offers reward recovery Remote spot: Officers stand watch near site mass grave outskirts Iguala Mexico Mass grave: The roughly 30 bodies grave believed belong group 43 missing students Jesus Lopez, Acapulco street vendor whose 19-year-old son Giovani among missing, said hoped remains students. Other relatives 'told us (the remains) burned, kids,' Lopez said. 'But we're really nervous.' Mexico's National Human Rights Commission opened investigation case possible 'serious human rights abuses,' extrajudicial executions forced disappearances Iguala city police. Police infiltrated local drug cartels suspected abducting students, local security official said, speaking condition anonymity. One security official said: 'You really can't call police'. He added suspected gang members told investigators police handed students people killed them, belonged gang. Suspicion: Masked police officers stand guard atop vehicle outside morgue Iguala Forensic workers arrive morgue: Relatives missing given DNA samples identification Grim work: The remains nine people brought hillside far, another 25 follow Heartbroken: Relatives colleagues blockade toll road near site disappearance Demonstration: Fellow students protested earlier week dissapearance The suspected gang members also helped authorities identify site, security official said. Soldiers police cordoned dirt track ended far graves, lay 40-minute walk across rocky terrain inaccessible vehicle. The fatal clashes took place Iguala night September 26. Thirty people, including 22 police, arrested connection violence, claimed lives least six people left 25 injured. Information leading discovery graves part come interrogation local police arrested clashes Iguala, security official said. Guerrero state, home Iguala resort Acapulco, one lawless country years. Officials said remains nine people taken hillside far, another 25 due follow. | 2 |
Homeland Security says terrorists haven't crossed U.S-Mexico border | Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) claimed Tuesday "at least" 10 Islamic State fighters apprehended attempting enter U.S. southern border. The San Diego Republican said U.S. Border Patrol "sources" told "at least 10 ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas." "If really want protect Americans ISIS, secure southern border -- it’s simple," said. "They caught border, therefore know ISIS coming across border. If catch five 10 know there’s going dozens get caught border patrol," said Fox News’ "On Record Greta Van Susteren." "ISIS doesn’t navy, don’t air force, don’t nuclear weapons," added. "The way ISIS going harm Americans coming southern border -- already have." Two country's top intelligence officials said last month credible evidence support theory militants operating next door, plotting sneak across border. A spokesperson Department Homeland Security said Wednesday Hunter's claim otherwise "categorically false." "The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground," DHS spokeswoman Marsha Catron told The Huffington Post. "DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border." Hunter, sits House Armed Services Committee, first member Congress raise alarm prospect extremists crossing border. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) suggested last month infiltration possible, Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) said already happening. Texas Gov. Rick Perry (R) also sounded similar notes terrorists crossing state's border Mexico. GOP Rep. Tom Cotton, running U.S. Senate Arkansas, claimed Tuesday extremists actively collaborating Mexican drug cartels infiltrate U.S. border attack Arkansans. Asked comment Wednesday, spokesman Hunter said information came "high level source" DHS "actively discouraging talk IS border." "The congressman conveying knows -- told," Hunter spokesman Joe Kasper told The Huffington Post. "And DHS’ statement, makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand -- it’s way long time don’t expect change. No surprise there." | 2 |
Vice squad’s $1m win lights up Las Vegas | What earn: Vice CEO Shane Smith’s $300,000 steak dinner By: Rory McConville 19/02/2015 0 comments TwitterFacebookLinkedInRedditGoogle+EmailPrint Shane Smith © Getty images Shane Smith enough money keep steak wine rest life Who he? Shane Smith CEO Vice Media, youth media company digital content creation studio. What’s buying? During recent trip Las Vegas, Smith paid $300,000 dinner Bellagio casino’s Prime Steakhouse. $300,000? On steak? It wasn’t one steak. He paid bill entire dinner party. According Bloomberg, accounts vary exact number, it’s estimated 12 25 people dinner table. How much steaks cost? The Prime Steakhouse’s expensive steak – 28oz bone-in rib eye – comes $85. They’re unlikely made much dent price. The lion’s share cost probably went wine, which, FT reports, cost $15,000 bottle. The Las Vegas meal big spend Mr Smith recent times. According Gawker, Vice’s 2014 Christmas party, Smith gave $1m Vice employees “stocking stuffers”. How afford this? On night steak meal, Mr Smith reportedly $100,000 game blackjack earlier evening. But even without that, he’s exactly short cash. Vice growing last years – receiving investments worth $500m last year alone ($250m Technology Crossover Ventures A+E Networks). Smith claims worth $1bn. But 2013, Forbes estimated closer $400m. It’s still enough keep steak wine rest life though. As Smith told Forbes, “At point, I don’t give sh** money. I’m worth money I ever spend”. | 0 |
ISIS Appears To Behead American Photojournalist In YouTube Video | The heroic sergeant-at-arms shot dead lone gunman Canada's Parliament Wednesday greeted back work lengthy standing ovation. Kevin Vickers, 58, struggled contain emotions members House Commons paid tribute bravery, put end Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's shooting spree. Rousing footage shows Vickers leading ceremonial parade chamber Thursday morning greeted enthusiastic applause members Parliament. He managed stay mostly expressionless throughout standing ovation - simply nodding thanks several times - cheers continued, appeared tear emotion. Scroll videos Overwhelmed: Kevin Vickers, sergeant-at-arms Canada's House Commons, becomes emotional members Parliament applaud Thursday, day shot dead gunman inside building On feet: Members Parliament clap Vickers led ceremonial parade chamber Stoic: He managed keep straight face completed ceremonial parade Thursday morning The rousing standing ovation House Commons continued walked chamber Thankful: After assumes position end chamber, minutes-long applause continues After reaching position end chambers, greeted Prime Minister Stephen Harper, shook hand. Following minute silence, Harper embraced Liberal leader Justin Trudeau Opposition leader Thomas Mulcair read statement expressing thanks bravery security staff. 'We intimidated,' said, CTV News reported 'We vigilant, run scared. We prudent, panic. 'Here are, seats, chamber heart Canadian democracy, work going on.' His speech also came days previous terror attack, man jihadist sympathies ran two Canadian soldiers Quebec, killing one. Following show support, Vickers released statement expressing gratitude. Appreciation: Vickers nodded thanks several times applause continued heroic feat Service: Prime Minister Stephen Harper shakes hands sergeant-at-arms meeting Thankful: He thanked Vickers shooting suspect Wednesday's incident ending terror Humbled: He took role sergeant-at-arms 8 years ago working RCMP 29 years 'I touched attention directed following yesterday’s events,' said. 'However, I support remarkable security team committed ensuring safety Members, employees visitors Hill.' He went on: 'On behalf members House Commons Security Services team, I would like extend deepest condolences family Cpl. Nathan Cirillo. Our prayers you. 'Our thoughts also Constable Samearn Son, House Commons Security Services 10 years. Constable Son suffered gun shot wound leg. He stable condition expected make full recovery.' Vickers served RCMP 29 years assuming role Parliament eight years ago. The sergeant-at-arms charge security House Commons. Despite lengthy service, family members revealed Wednesday's attack first time Vickers ever shot anyone. 'For happen Parliament ... unbelievable,' brother John Vickers told CNN. 'We're relieved he's OK.' His sister, Mary, added Sun News: 'We're always proud Kevin, moment concerned - make serious decision today.' 'He's always natural leader. He would taken decision lightly, I can't stress enough - would always expect would expect men women him.' Heroic: He took Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, pictured - first ever exchange gunfire career Hailed hero: MPs line shake hands sergeant-at-arms Thursday morning Determined: Prime Minister Stephen Harper tells House Commons initimated Vickers' family gathered homes hometown Miramichi, New Brunswick talk previous shows leadership. The National Post explained Vickers dispatched Burnt Church wharf 14 years ago native non-native fisherman scrapping. He often visited off-duty ready listen fishermen helping resolve arguments. 'The inspector real community man,' Bobby Sylliboy, longtime band constable Burnt Church First Nation, said. 'He professional. And use force, would life death.' Relatives added Vickers' constable son, Andrew, also selfless leader saved drowning woman three years ago. After Wednesday's fraught events, MPs hailed Kevin Vickers hero. Riveting video: Vickers led way officials chased terrorist Michael Zehaf-Bibeau Wednesday murdered reservist Nathan Cirillo entered House Commons building Inches disaster: The terrifying morning attack happened outside MPs' caucus rooms Job done: Kevin Vickers, Canada's House Commons' sergeant-at-arms, looks around hallways gun hand shooting dead attacker, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, Wednesday morning 'I writing note behalf husband myself. No words express sadness feeling time. 'We sad man lost life. He lost everything leaves behind family must feel nothing pain sorrow. We send deepest condolences although words seem pretty useless. We crying them. We also wish apologize pain, fright chaos created. 'We explanation offer. I mad son, I understand part wants hate time. You write son vulnerable, know, (he) lost fit in. I mother spoke last week lunch, I seen five years that. So I little insight offer. We wish part media circus, think add anything conversation. Please respect privacy although many may feel deserve ... Once sorry.' 'MPs Hill staff owe safety, even lives, Sergeant Arms Kevin Vickers shot attacker outside MPs' caucus rooms,' tweeted New Democrat MP Craig Scott Wednesday. Matt Miller, Vancouver Observer's parliamentary bureau chief, concurred. 'Kevin definitely hero,' Miller told CNN. Vickers serves largely ceremonial role House Commons, carrying scepter wearing rich green robes, white gloves tall imperial tricorne hat. A fit, tall 6-foot-4, Vickers spends many lunch breaks running order stay fit. He also carries 9mm pistol work. Both things appeared come extremely handy Vickers took parliament terrorist Wednesday. 'It's Kevin Kevin,' cousin Keith told CBC. 'He's intelligent responsible person. He's people person-type fellow, too, want mess him.' He called action Michael Zehaf-Bibeau ran towards National War Memorial 10am Wednesday shot Corporal Nathan Cirillo, single dad, abdomen. He ran towards Parliament opened fire, shooting dozens shots politicians journalists barricaded doors inside. Video taken inside Ottawa's House Commons shows rush armed police running toward unseen suspect. Victim: Nathan Cirillo, 24, standing guard memorial fatally shot abdomen Remembered: A Canadian flag flies half staff top Peace Tower Parliament Thursday Patrol: Members Ottawa Police stand guard front War Memorial one day attack Vigilant: A police officer patrols hallway near entrance Parliamentary Library Thursday Chilling: Bullet holes seen window rotunda House Commons Ottawa Thursday At head pack man - Vickers - moving swiftly gun toward Zehaf-Bibeau. Vickers takes aim fires multiple shots, killing gunman. As shots echo throughout hall, video goes wobbly men behind leader Vickers move cover. It since emerged gunman - whose full name Michael, Joseph, Paul, Abdallah Bulgasem Zehaf Bibeau - recently converted Islam length history petty crime. He also recently designated 'high-risk traveler' Canadian government passport seized, according reports. On Thursday, mother Susan Bibeau, sits country's Immigration board, released statement saying shocked shooting spree and, long estranged son, unable shed much light carried crime. Tribute: Prime Minister Stephen Harper visited scene shooting Thursday morning lay flowers All quiet: Evidence tags seen steps memorial Harpers walk away Remembered: Flowers card Corporal Cirillo seen foot War Memorial She said felt pain victims - loss son. 'We crying them,' told Associated Press. 'We also wish apologize pain, fright chaos created. 'We explanation offer. I mad son, I understand part wants hate time. You write son vulnerable, know, lost.' On Thursday, flags flown half-mast across Canada shocked still fearful Ottawa awoke. Harper MPs stopped lay wreath war memorial - prime minister arrived, police wrestled man ground getting close leader, CTV reported. Security remains tight around Parliament, politicians staff returned work Thursday. The grounds, nearby streets war memorial still closed visitors. Solemn: Canada's Minister National Defence Rob Nicholson (center) Chief Defence Staff General Tom Lawson (right) prepare lay wreath National War Memorial Thursday Fallen: The wreath stands memorial Corporal Cirillo shot dead Wednesday Honoring fallen: An unidentified man prays placing flowers near National War Memorial Arrest: An uniendtified man arrested disturbing crime scene Harper visited area Queen Elizabeth released statement country saying saddened events. 'Prince Philip I shocked saddened events Ottawa. Our thoughts prayers affected' said. Cirillo, Hamilton, Ontario, remembered generous man fitness fanatic, rescued dogs bringing kindergarten age son own. 'He amazing guy,' Michelle Howlett, briefly dated Cirillo summer, told Washington Post. 'He real sweetheart. He son real great father. He exceptional person.' | 3 |
No, there aren’t any Ebola cases in Iraq | Several Iraqi news sources, including Al Sabah website al-Maalomah, reported Wednesday several ISIS fighters sought help hospital Mosul, 250 miles north city Baghdad, developing symptoms Ebola virus infection. Citing anonymous sources hospital Mosul, Al-Sabah reported two cases Ebola 26 cases HIV/AIDS confirmed health authorities Mosul. The newspaper also claimed ISIS recruits African countries brought virus Iraq. The International Business Times UK also carried similar report, quoting Iraqi news sources. But spokesperson Iraqi health ministry, Ahmed Rudaini, denied reports two cases Ebola virus infection diagnosed among ISIS militants Mosul. The Iraqi health ministry spokesperson said infection confirmed Mosul none hospitals city diagnostic facilities. He said Central Laboratory Public Health Baghdad ability confirm cases Ebola virus infection. Responding inquiries Mashable, WHO spokesperson, Christy Feigh, said, "We official notification Ebola." Feigh said WHO investigating reports would give assistance needed. But UN workers banned entering ISIS-held areas Iraq Syria, unclear organization would able confirm report render assistance suspected cases. Mashable, however, reports Kurdish official appeared convinced reports accurate told Kurdish news outlet Xendan militants reported hospital Mosul symptoms Ebola virus infection. While Iraqi health officials probably taking reports seriously, outbreak Ebola among ISIS militants could serious consequences due lack access ISIS-held areas. It also feared ISIS militants could use presence virus among militants terror weapon opponents, complicating prosecution war extremist group. However, symptoms Ebola virus, including vomiting, diarrhea bleeding late stages disease similar several diseases, including malaria, yellow fever typhoid fever. Thus, possible militants reported hospital Mosul suffering diseases symptoms similar Ebola. Given fact reports carried exclusively pro-government newspapers, possible rule designed cause confusion among ISIS fighters discourage new recruits joining group. It known ISIS significant number recruits West African countries epidemic reported. Thousands foreign recruits ISIS arrived mostly North African countries Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Algeria Somalia reports Ebola outbreak. The Ebola virus epidemic claimed thousands lives West African countries Sierra Leone, Liberia Guinea. Recently, Nigerian news sources reported ISIS making efforts recruit fighters country. The report led Nigerian government issue statement urging Middle Eastern countries carry thorough background checks Nigerians applying visas. The report ISIS militants might contracted Ebola comes weeks Benjamin T. Decker, intelligence analyst Iraq specialist Middle East research firm Levantine Group, said ISIS executed 11 doctors Mosul refusing treat wounded militants. Mosul among several cities ISIS fighters captured earlier year 2014. The militants declared Islamic caliphate areas captured. Mosul, particular, ISIS control since June 2014. The city reportedly suffered food, water power shortages since extremist militants took over. Residents suffered brutal treatment reports executions enslavement minorities women children. On Wednesday, US allies carried 17 airstrikes Syria 12 Iraq. The airstrikes Syria targeted ISIS facilities Al Raqqah, Dayr az Zawr Kobani, strikes Iraq hit ISIS buildings positions around Mosul, Fallujah Sinja. | 2 |
Macaulay Culkin Dead? | The cheese-loving tyrant last seen public September 3 since missed number high-profile events. There persistent rumours Kim replaced sister Kim Yo Jong running country. A defected army official recently said North Korea, one world's poorest isolated countries, "in midst civil war". Some claimed Pyongyang, capital, shut Kim fled city. "This sort action suggests either attempted coup authorities uncovered sort plot leadership," Toshimitsu Shigemura, professor Tokyo's Waseda Universtity, told Telegraph. However South Korean media claim Kim still control struggling variety illnesses sister acting leader absence. Yonhap suggest Kim, came power death father Kim Jong-il, suffering gout, diabetes high blood pressure". Kim recently underwent surgery breaking ankles following arduous tour military bases factories pair Cuban heels. Western governments responded sceptically news Kim may forced described endless rumours wishful thinking. "The last time everyone predicating Kim Jong-un would pushed aside experienced uncle," one Washington source told New York Times. "And look happened him." That uncle, Jang Song-thaek, executed nephew last year. | 3 |
Airport worker strips naked at Russian airport | Legendary Sugarhill Gang rapper Big Bank Hank lost battle cancer age 57. The hip-hop veteran died native New York early hours Tuesday. Born Henry Jackson, star began music career managing local rap group Cold Crush Brothers mid-1970s, talent spotted record executive Sylvia Robinson. She paired Michael 'Wonder Mike' Wright Guy 'Master Gee' O'Brien form Sugarhill Gang, signed newly-established namesake label, Sugar Hill Records. The trio became first rap act score big hit 1979 classic Rapper's Delight, catapulting fame. They went score hits singles including Apache, Eighth Wonder Showdown released last studio album 1999, Jump It!. His surviving bandmates Wonder Mike Master Gee since paid tribute rap icon, telling TMZ.com, "So sad hear brother's passing. Rest peace Big Bank." | 3 |
Report: Missing Libyan jetliners raise fears of suicide airliner attacks on 9/11 | Seth Rogen landed role play Christian Bale’s sidekick Sony’s upcoming biopic Steve Jobs. Rogen reportedly mantle Steve Wozniak, according Variety, film written Aaron Sorkin directed Danny Boyle. The film based Walter Isaacson’s biography Steve, said divided three long scenes take place backstage Apple product launches. Sorkin says film portray Jobs part-hero, part anti-hero, leaving Rogen plenty room bring comedic relief. Steve Wozniak co-founded Apple Steve Jobs engineer behind Apple I Apple II computers made Apple household name 1970s. Woz left Apple 1987, still pops Apple events headlines commentary state tech. Rogen starred ‘Neighbors’ earlier year ‘The Interview’ James Franco. Other actors haven’t announced Steve Jobs film, Scott Rudin Mark Gordon Guymon Casady tapped producers, shooting rumored start Spring 2015. | 3 |
Government fires employee who skipped work for 24 years | (Reuters) - Even India, government jobs considered life, A.K. Verma pushing it. Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. "He went seeking extension leave, sanctioned, defied directions report work," government said statement Thursday. Even inquiry found guilty "wilful absence duty" 1992, took another 22 years intervention cabinet minister remove him, government said. India's labour laws, World Bank says restrictive anywhere, make hard sack staff reason criminal misconduct. States, led Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh, recently changed law make easier hire fire staff, move welcomed industry leaders opposed labour unions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cracked rampant absenteeism making New Delhi bureaucrats sign work using fingerprint scanner. The results publicly available online - www.attendance.gov.in - real time. (Reporting Andrew MacAskill; Editing Douglas Busvine, Robert Birsel) | 0 |
People On Twitter Think Macklemore Has Joined ISIS | Last night, Twitter went obviously Photoshopped image tweet fooled many believe Macklemore somehow affiliated ISIS. The photo, read, "33 people got married Same Love. Amazing apart movement. Just kidding bitch, I'm ISIS now," caused "#MacklemorejoinedISIS" become worldwide trending topic. While Macklemore obviously affiliation terrorist organization, known conspiracy theory views years ago, tweet : 911...bush knocked towers. And song called "Bush Song" 2005 EP The Language My World, Seattle-born rapper says: "Where’s Dick Cheney at? Probably Iraq Findin’ oil tap, tell ’em I got y’all still think bin Laden us Masons, plottin’ oil profits." Macklemore yet respond ISIS accusations, shoutout whoever made fake tweet: | 2 |
'I aborted my baby because it was a boy': Outrage after 'feminist' blogger claims gender prompted termination | "At least 10" Islamic State (ISIS) fighters captured trying cross Mexico border Texas, Rep. Duncan Hunter California claims, Department Homeland security called statements "categorically false." Hunter told Fox News learned information Border Patrol, saying "they flying B1 bombers bombing American cities, going bombing American cities coming across Mexico." Vote Now: Story continues video. The Border Patrol "caught them," Hunter said, "you know there's going dozens get caught Border Patrol." A senior Department Homeland Security spokesman said Wednesday suggestions people ties ISIS apprehended southwest border "not supported credible intelligence facts ground." Special: The spokesman also said credible intelligence suggesting terrorist organizations "actively plotting cross southwest border." Hunter spokesman Joe Kasper said information individuals "with known ISIS affiliations" came "high-level source within Border Patrol," congressman merely "conveying knows, told." Kasper said "the left hand DHS know right hand doing. It's way long time expect change." Hunter alone saying Islamic State agents crossed border. Last month, former CIA agent Bob Baer told CNN already ISIS cells United States, learned intelligence services extremist group's agents crossed Mexican border. While DHS maintains evidence anyone terrorist ties come across Mexico, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson acknowledged Fox News last week four men suspected ties stopped border questioned, although officials found "no evidence individuals tied terrorism." Johnson also emphasized hearing last month "no specific intelligence evidence" showing Islamic State trying come across Mexican border. National Counterterrorism Center head Matthew Olsen, meeting, said ISIS sympathizers posting social media messages, "we've seen nothing indicate sort operational effort plot infiltrate move operatives" across border. | 3 |
Fence-jumper made it farther in White House than Secret Service let on | A picture letter parents box Lego 1970s going viral uploaded Reddit. To Parents. The urge create equally strong children. Boys girls. It’s imagination counts. Not skill. You build whatever comes head, way want it. A bed truck. A dolls house spaceship. A lot boys like dolls houses. They’re human spaceships. A lot girls prefer spaceships. They’re exciting dolls houses. The important thing put right material hands let create whatever appeals them. The image uploaded Reddit user fryd_ Saturday morning. He spoke BuzzFeed News it: I came across pamphlet whilst playing Lego niece & nephew Grandma’s house struck particularly modern message something written 40 years ago. I thought toy-makers today could learn thing two! Lego famously egalitarian advertising 1970s 1980s, poster 1981. Sounds like familiar message… BuzzFeed reached Lego comment letter. | 3 |
Anna Wintour 'refuses to work at new World Trade Center Vogue office due to rat infestation' | Networks anything squeeze commercials. They’ve started new episodes credits previous episode. They’ve plastered ads bottom screen middle episode. Now they’re playing dirty speeding episodes get minutes precious ad time. An intrepid Seinfeld fan [via reddit] noticed everyone’s favorite show nothing seemed running slightly faster. To check, compared airing recent episode digital recording episode ten years ago hardware. He found show running 7.5% faster, amounts freeing two minutes ad time. Watch video below. Can finally get Seinfeld streaming service? | 3 |
Eye-catching! Rare sighting of Anna Wintour without her trademark sunglasses as she leaves 'rat-infested' Vogue office | 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. | 3 |
Nicaragua asks U.S. for help investigating meteorite crater | Supporters Islamic State Iraq Syria militant group recently circulated pictures “Cub Baghdadi,” say youngest ISIS “martyr” Arabian Peninsula killed Syria. On “The Cub Baghdadi Channel” YouTube, ISIS supporters Oct. 7 published obituary young boy. “In life met, afterlife, hope - ask God see happiness, place boredom. In heaven,” read. The YouTube video featured collage pictures young boy believed 10-years-old. The images, show wearing military clothes carrying arms, cannot independently verified however. Other pictures show posing “martyred” father. The video garnered least 56,296 views Thursday. On Twitter, “Cub Baghdadi Staying” twitter account dedicated boy 4,309 followers Thursday. There mixed reactions reports death. On YouTube, one user commenting said “Oh mother, I die, I martyr God,” another user Twitter said: “God bless cub Baghdadi, picture made cry. I swear I wished I place.” Charlie Cooper, researcher Quilliam Foundation, told The Independent newspaper sharing pictures paying tribute child youngest martyr Arabian Peninsula killed Syria. However, others criticized scorned use children conflict. On YouTube commented said: “Unfortunately everyday child Palestine martyred either conflict, hunger sickness. We see anyone objecting…” Another rebuked use children conflicts YouTube: “Is holy jihad? Brainwashing kids’ brains?” On Twitter user said: “Cub Baghdadi youngest ISIS fighter killed, child Arabian Peninsula came kill Arabs, great upbringing.” Another Twitter user said: “ISIS announced killing youngest jihadist, says heaven 72 Barbie dolls,” apparent reference saying propagated extremist groups men rewarded 72 virgins heaven. The United Nations previously rebuked group using children age 15 accused committing war crimes. | 3 |
Josh Paler Lin Gives A Homeless Man $100 And Follows Him To See How He Spends It | It heartwarming story legions pet owners animal lovers around world. Pope Francis, talking distraught boy whose pet died, declared place heaven creatures share lives with. His comment reported week many news media outside Italy, dozens articles United States. It veritable catnip social media. ANALYSIS | Pope Francis turns heat church's future — behind closed doors Vatican sparks controversy saying gay couples 'gifts qualities' ANALYSIS | Has 'rock star' Pope Francis really launched revolution? However, turned pope made comment. Misreading remarks The news stories apparently based misreading remarks Pope Francis made weekly general audience Vatican Nov. 26 comment past pope make several decades ago. Pope Paul VI, died 1978, said, reportedly comforting child whose dog died, "one day see animals eternity Christ." 'There fundamental rule journalism. That double-checking, case done.' - Vatican's deputy spokesman, Father Ciro Benedettini "There fundamental rule journalism. That double-checking, case done," Vatican's deputy spokesman, Father Ciro Benedettini, said Saturday, asked media ran story. The spokesman said received number calls story outside Italy Friday taken surprise recall pope saying anything like that. Religion News Service among first media put record straight. It said article published late Friday error appeared stemmed piece Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera Nov. 27, whose headline misleading. The article recounted pope's words general audience Nov. 26, topic transformation creation new heaven new earth. It cited remark animals attributed Paul VI, headline said "The pope animals. 'paradise open creatures.'" The New York Times, ran story Thursday purported comment Francis, acknowledged mistake, saying correction Friday misattributed remark Paul VI current pope. A spokeswoman New York Times immediately comment. On website, CNN also corrected story, noting misattribution saying unclear Francis believes pets going heaven. A spokeswoman CNN immediate comment. Reuters publish story remarks erroneously attributed Francis. What Pope Francis think pets? As Francis think animals, spoken much public, Benedettini said general tone speeches gestures "it clear spiritual harmony creation." The spokesman said pope preparing encyclical deal part environment recalled group looks stray dogs brought animals general audience pope pleased. When made Christmas season visit Rome parish last year, Francis willingly let young girl place lamb shoulders shepherd would carry it. The pope told priests good pastor know names parishioners also names dogs, Benedettini said. Recent popes said different things possible spiritual side animals. In 1990, Pope John Paul implied animals souls created breath God. In 2008, former Pope Benedict upset animal lovers said humans "called eternity." | 3 |
Meteorite Strikes Nicaraguan Capital, Creates 16-Foot-Deep Crater | On day Michael Brown buried, Ferguson man released claims new evidence case. CNN reporting audio unnamed man says video chat woman shots rang August 9. In recording, man speaks woman, quick series shots heard background, followed 4-second pause another quick succession shots. CNN reports forensic audio expert Paul Ginsberg analyzed recording said detected least 10 gunshots—a cluster six, followed four. Twelve shell casings—all police weapons—were recovered scene. Lopa Blumenthal attorney man made recording. “At time, didn’t really realize importance hearing afterwards,” says. CNN says unable independently verify authenticity tape, turned investigators. | 3 |
In New York City, Marijuana May Mean Ticket, Not Arrest | The Pentagon confirmed weapons indeed seized ISIS. | 3 |
Setting the record straight on tor | The Indian government sacked civil servant went leave 1990 never came back work. Urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu said case "wilful absence" proved electrical engineer AK Verma. Mr Verma investigation since 1992, refused co-operate, minister said. Correspondents say absenteeism pervasive problem government-run offices India. Mr Naidu said statement Mr Verma joined Central Public Works Department 1980. He risen rank executive engineer 1990, went leave. An inquiry set 1992, formal proceedings dismiss begun 2007. It took seven years department reach decision dismiss him. It clear whether paid time off. Falling absenteeism India's bureaucracy become notorious high levels absenteeism. A report 2012 labelled India's government machinery worst Asia. Schools also faced problems, teachers failing turn work huge numbers. Last August, state school Madhya Pradesh sacked teacher absent 23 years 24-year career. Prime Minister Narendra Modi promised curb slack working practices took office last year. The AFP news agency reports makes unannounced visits government offices, absenteeism since plummeted. | 3 |
Angry mob hacks off alleged rapist's genitals with meat cleaver after dragging him into butchers | A police search underway man slaps people sneeze Police northwest England hunting middle-aged man allegedly slapping residents borough Carlisle sneeze. One reported incidents involved man smacking 82-year-old woman broad daylight. God bless you? (Mirror) A teenager woke coma cheese addiction (much mother’s delight) couldn’t stop swearing A 15-year-old boy name Kai Thomas coma nine days, recovering brain bleed. When woke Sheffield Hospital, left bizarre side-effects: His mother told The Daily Mail can’t stop eating cheese (“he munches several blocks day”) occasionally tosses cereal. Also, apparently can’t stop shouting expletives: “Kai good-natured, well-manned young man,” mother said. “He didn’t swear minded manners.” (The Daily Mail) A Nevada lawmaker proposed bill grants pets access medical marijuana Democrat Tick Segerblom, Nevada lawmaker, proposed bill state legislature Tuesday would allow access medical marijuana pets. According Reuters, bill would let owners obtain marijuana able get veterinarian confirm pet’s “chronic debilitating medical condition.” (Reuters) A 104-year-old woman claiming Dr. Pepper kept alive long A 104-year-old woman Texas gave Dr. Pepper pretty great publicity Wednesday: In segment Fort Worth’s local CBS station, claimed beverage thank longevity. “People try give coffee breakfast. Well, I’d rather Dr. Pepper,” told station. “I started drinking 40 years ago. Three day. Every doctor sees says they’ll kill you, die I don’t. So must mistake somewhere.” (CBS-DFW) In Thailand, taking “underboob selfies” cause five years prison time The culture ministry Thailand warned women Monday partake viral trend “underboob selfies,” threatening five years jail. Good luck policing that, Thailand! : “When people take ‘underboob selfies’ one see faces,” ministry spokesman Anandha Chouchoti told Reuters. “So it’s like, don’t know belong to, encourages others same.”(Reuters) | 3 |
IS militant 'Jihadi John' named as Mohammed Emwazi from 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. | 3 |
Lebanon detains wife and son of Al-Baghdadi | BEIRUT — Lebanon’s military detained wife child leader Islamic State, security officials said Tuesday. The spouse another senior Islamic State commander also detained army, officials said. The women child might able offer insights activities Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi inner circle. Or could become bargaining chips release hostages held militant group. A Lebanese intelligence official identified Baghdadi’s wife Sagia Dulaimi said detained last week 9-year-old daughter Madfoun checkpoint northern Lebanon. Other media reports, including Associated Press, identified child boy. The reason discrepancy immediately clear. Baghdadi’s wife child carrying false identity papers crossing Syria, said official, involved interrogating detainees. He said Syrian nationals, security officials said could Iraqi. The pair held Defense Ministry compound outskirts Beirut, said official, spoke condition anonymity, citing lack authority discuss issue record. The second woman Chechen origin, said Lebanese military official. The official, also spoke condition anonymity, declined give identity name husband. It immediately clear whether woman detained time wife child Baghdadi, Iraqi whose real name Ibrahim al-Samarrai. It also remains uncertain detainees came Lebanon, Islamic State, radical al-Qaeda offshoot also known ISIS ISIL, opposed country’s Western-allied military powerful Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia. The military official said number family members Islamic State militants taken refuge northern Lebanon, pockets support groups Jabhat al-Nusra, al-Nusra Front, al-Qaeda’s affiliate Syria. The three detainees could used bargain release hostages held Islamic State, kidnapped thousands people — including Arabs, Turks, Kurds, Europeans Americans — extract ransoms punish considers guilty religious transgressions. The militants also beheaded captives, including two American journalists well American British aid workers — response airstrikes U.S.-led coalition, Islamic State said. The intelligence official said Dulaimi part prisoner swap year Syrian government rebels Maaloula, city Syria. The government Bashar al-Assad agreed release 150 prisoners exchange Greek Orthodox nuns believed held militants links groups al-Qaeda. In August, militants sympathetic Islamic State attacked northern Lebanese town Arsal captured 20 soldiers withdrawing. They since beheaded two soldiers, demanding Lebanon release number jihadists jailed. The Lebanese daily As-Safir first report detentions Baghdadi’s wife child, identified son. The paper added arrests made “coordination foreign intelligence agencies.” After lightning advances Iraq year Islamic State, Baghdadi declared caliphate land group’s control, extends deep inside Iraq northern Syria. It unclear many wives Baghdadi has, although Islamic law generally allows four. Meanwhile, least six Lebanese soldiers killed gunmen ambush border area Tuesday, AP reported, citing security official. Details assailants immediately known, previous clashes near Syrian border involving security forces militant groups including Jabhat al-Nusra. Brian Murphy Washington contributed report. | 2 |
Homeless man receives $100... then shocks everyone with how he spends it | The video one viral sensations tugs heartstrings compels watch, defies expectations shows kind compassionate human beings be. There one problem. The video fake — least according witness says YouTube hit, “How Does A Homeless Man Spend $100?” filmed. You probably seen video — not, view above. Posted prolific prankster Josh Paler Lin — whose videos include “Sex In The Bathroom Prank” “Rock Paper Scissors Hickey!” — viral video purported “social experiment” Paler Lin gave homeless man identified “Thomas” hundred bucks cash, “secretly” filmed spent money. The video picked dozens media outlets, including Inquisitr, week clip YouTube, racked 28 million views. Why? Because Thomas spent money booze drugs, food. And himself. He used cash purchase distribute food fellow homeless people Orange County, California. While determining much revenue particular YouTube video creates difficult, many estimates video earn $1,000 $5,000 million views accumulates. That means Paler Lin may grossed anywhere $28,000 $140,000 single video — one week. Perhaps important, Paler Lin created crowdfunding campaign along video, raise money Thomas. That campaign far brought $130,000 donations people moved selfless acts Thomas performs video. But interview posted site Vocativ Tuesday, Taugan Tan Kadalim, says stumbled chance across Paler Lin filming video witnessed whole thing, calls entire scenario “bull****.” Kadalim, 26, says Euclid Liquor & Market purchased lottery ticket walking across street girlfriend’s apartment, saw made clear “Thomas knew followed.” Kadalim says fan Paler Lin recognized YouTube celebrity immediately. He watched Paler Lin entered liquor store spoke clerk Thomas waited outside. Only Paler Lin returned, Kadalim told Vocativ, Thomas enter liquor store. “He drove Thomas liquor store,” Kadalim told site. “While I think guy homeless, clear I saw every part scene staged.” Vocativ said reporters corroborated story Kadalim’s girlfriend brother, calls liquor store went unreturned. Kadalim posted comment video’s YouTube page day video went line, saying quote clearly Paler Lin drove Thomas store, comment went largely ignored. Paler Lin, however, adamantly denied faking part “homeless” viral video, telling Vocativ, “There way we’re making up. This real.” | 1 |
Senator: Detainees swapped for Bergdahl have contacted militants | Amazon warehouses — hundreds them, miles them. It lockers pop-up shipping containers. But never true, physical retail store, least now. The Wall Street Journal reporting Amazon plans open first physical store, located midtown Manhattan, right heart New York City. It'll located 34th Street, right flagship Macy's store Empire State Building. In way, store reportedly extension Amazon already physical spaces. Amazon accept returns location, use mini-warehouse particularly tuned same-day delivery products New York. You'll also able pick online orders store, meaning able buy online get items even faster. Amazon may also use store show Kindle Fire products, seems like spectacularly obvious thing evidently still considered. Of course, there's potential much more. Amazon's building this: company launched tool identifying products, card-reader buying them, much suggests could quickly build full-fledged physical retail space. It's rumored years Amazon would this, even Amazon tells Journal experiment. The store apparently slated open time holidays, could beginning entirely new branch competition Amazon biggest brick-and-mortar competitors. | 3 |
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