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Robert Plant ripped up $800M Led Zeppelin reunion contract
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Doctor besieged Syrian town reports arrival patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties explosion Kurds battling Islamic State militants control Kobani fear extremist group may used unidentified chemical weapon, according officials one doctors still working besieged Syrian town. Patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties turned clinic blast heard Tuesday evening, Dr Walat Omar said. He described symptoms abnormal said could identify cause, suspected chemical weapon. “After loud explosion [on Tuesday night], received patients abnormal symptoms. They reported bad smell produced kind allergic reaction,” Omar said telephone interview periodically disrupted heavy explosions. “Some red patches blisters skins, others difficulties breathing others vomiting, painful throats, others burning eyes noses. There one patient, body covered red patches blisters.” Islamic State (Isis) thought obtained stocks ageing still potent chemical weapons seized Iraqi army bases stored, New York Times reported earlier month. In June, group took control sprawling complex heart Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons programme, Al-Muthanna State Establishment. There may also chemical weapons buried abandoned elsewhere, destroyed US forces Iraqi military. Stocks manufactured 1991 dirty, corroded always easy identify use, still cause serious injury. Iraqi officials said 11 police officers poisoned chlorine gas last month, Isis fighters used attack Iraqi town Duluiya. All officers survived. That attack hundreds miles Kobani, near Syrian border, Omar said feared eight civilians injured kind chemical attack. Intense fighting made impossible get doctors equipment need definitive tests use chemical weapons, Omar said displayed symptoms distinct anything else treated weeks heavy battles. He said ruled chlorine gas biological weapons, based medical training, thought injuries caused chemical. Trained Ukraine, originally Kobani returned work seven years medical school. “This first time seen kind condition,” Omar said. “I seen strange conditions nothing like before.” The opinions chemical weapons experts consulted Guardian divided seening series pictures provided Omar young man large skin blisters severely swollen lip. The pictures metadata confirm time place taken, published internet Omar provided Kurdish journalist. One expert personal experience treating mustard gas victims said that, although blisters typical, symptoms overall consistent possible sulphur mustard poisoning. That could confirmed urine blood test. Other experts said symptoms could consistent exposure chemical agent, somewhat unusual medical conditions, severe allergic reaction, would need ruled out. Senior Kurdish politicians said feared chemical attack, asked testing kits seek confirmation. “Many people injured … showed symptoms chemical weapons use: choking, breathing difficulties, bleeding eyes, burning skin etc,” said Idris Nassan, deputy foreign minister Kobani administration. “Some doctors say might phosphorus poison gas kind, investigation ongoing, don’t know sure.” It possible Isis fighters could mistake chemical munitions ordinary weapons use without aware handling. It could also harder evaluate impact attacks using partially degraded weapons, one expert said. “Various factors might contribute far milder symptoms normally associated mustard agent exposure combat conditions. These could include impure degraded agent, short-term exposure, exposure limited volume agent,” said Jean-Pascal Zanders, former analyst chemical biological warfare project Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The bomb believed caused injuries treated Omar exploded 10pm west Kobani, near hospital. Omar said thought Isis may targeted medical centre try undermine morale, although used none forces defending city area. “Some fighters away, complained eyes watering burning, pain nose,” said, estimating around 20 affected needed basic first aid. Regarding civilians closer blast, Omar said treating affected patients oxygen, steroid cortisone drugs 2.30am, well fielding calls people want leave homes. The three seriously injured patients, ranged age 17 40, stayed clinic overnight observation Omar trying arrange evacuation Turkey treatment. One Kurdish activist said Kobani may hit teargas first time, perhaps drifting across Turkish border village police using weeks break crowds demonstrators. It deployed intense battles Kobani would recognised residents, although demonstrations nearest border almost daylight hours, Omar reported victims arriving well nightfall. Additional reporting Constanze Letsch
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ISIS leader ‘killed’ in US airstrikes
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A video supposedly proves TBS speeds Seinfeld reruns 7.5 percent order squeeze two extra minutes commercials online months, weekend recirculated Reddit, gathering lot attention. YouTube user "ltclassics" explains episode upper right hand corner recent TBS syndicated Seinfeld rerun. The episode lower right hand corner supposedly decade-old digitally recorded Seinfeld rerun. So. Let's talk efficiency. In last two decades, American productivity improved striking levels, little benefit American worker. Some automation, lot spread personal computers. As workplace measured, re-measured, examined point indecency—look conditions Amazon warehouse employees work under—efficiency slowly chipping away lives. Even Seinfeld thing turns hoax—I hedging bets here, I stopwatch rent cable television—it's great symbol America 21st century. You picture stuffed suit middle-management watching Seinfeld episode sped various percentages—3.5, 10, 12.5—to see jokes land. They probably focus-tested specific jokes midwestern malls order find razor's edge comedy, exact line Jerry Seinfeld turns Alvin Chipmunks timing jokes ruined. Quantifiably show, reality stretched breaking point, analyzed efficiency-tested order cram salable real estate lot refuses change size. The life sucked it, one decimal point time.
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ISIS supporters mourn death of ‘youngest fighter’
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A student broken 19-year silence revealed iconic sun baby hit TV show Teletubbies. Jess Smith, Chatham, Kent, selected giggling baby sun looks Teletubbyland nine months old. The show global hit Miss Smith, first-year dance education student Canterbury Christ Church University, became one famous faces world - family knew her. Jess Smith (pictured left right baby) chosen giggling baby sun looks Teletubbyland nine months old - kept role secret 19 years There rumours true identity baby another Jessica Smith - 27-year-old star American teen soap Laguna Beach. But Miss Smith finally gone public spoken first time role TV show featured characters Tinky-Winky, Dipsy, Laa Laa Po. Miss Smith revealed secret game university friends - say something one else would guess. She used Facebook confirm - photos show still cheeky face. Miss Smith said: 'I thought I may well tell I'm going spending next three years them. My mother really chuffed.' Miss Smith revealed secret game university friends say something one else would guess - pictured left right smiling sun baby She made news public Facebook. She wrote: 'So I've recently celebrated 19th birthday lot thought, I've decided time tell everyone. 'I used hide lot encouragement friends university, I've gained confidence come it. 'I sun Teletubbies. There quite people pretending 'the sun' I could tell real story.' Miss Smith first-year dance education student Canterbury Christ Church University Miss Smith added: 'Everyone says see likeness face baby. I still baby face. I changed much either. I still giggly.' Miss Smith posted picture letter parents received Courtyard Productions Four Elms, Kent, June 17, 1996, Facebook proving baby - American TV star Jessica Smith. She said: 'I'm sure actress claiming face people think is. 'She would 10 time filming - even look like baby. 'My neighbours said I put everyone right would annoyed them. But I bothered I told uni friends. 'I sure picked - I assume I giggly everyone else.' She added: 'I remember watching Teletubbies I child. 'When I young I used laugh along sun I got older I understood me. 'My close friends family knew, never interested tell everyone. 'At uni tell person sitting next us something I thought I would say it. 'Then people uni convinced tell everyone encouraged all. 'I proud. I change anything. 'My family remember ever. My nan articles I baby wall.' As one could predict success Teletubbies (pictured) Jess paid £250 given box toys Her name put forward mother Anji Smith, 44, recruitment consultant, took weighed Edenbridge Hospital, Kent. A health visitor asked Ragdoll Productions find smiley babies. Miss Smith put high chair filming would looking like sun. Her father Bill, 49, made giggle playing teddy bear behind camera. As one could predict success show, Jess paid £250 filming given box toys take home. Delighted Mrs Smith said: 'It something bit different expect big was. Miss Smith (pictured left) friend, said disappointed small payment £250 'They sat front camera laughed smiled dad.' Miss Smith said disappointed small payment £250. The production company also sent family video performance told first show would aired TV. She said: 'I sure I loved box toys. 'No one knew big show going get offered royalties. ' She added: 'People told mum I gone modeling thought right move make I quite shy.' Luckily Jess' little sister Lucy, 17, born took part filming arguments got part. The BBC preparing make 60 new episodes hugely popular 90s children's television show.
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NBC weatherman caught urinating in the woods live on air
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The Department Homeland Security received serious credible information indicating extremist splinter group Al Qaeda, going name Bhakkar Fatwa, planning multiple attacks American consumers wait line stores open November 28th: day known Black Friday. Bhakkar Fatwa small, relatively unknown group Islamic militants fanatics originated Bhakkar Pakistan central leadership Al Qaeda disintegrated pressures U.S. military operations Afghanistan drone strikes conducted around world. The group since branched begun aggressively recruiting throughout Middle East, Africa Europe. Within last year group come increased scrutiny CIA Department Homeland Security begun actively recruiting American soil. Jeh Johnson, Director Department Homeland Security, referred Bhakkar Fatwa number one growing problem domestic terrorism front America. Their presence felt many mosques islamic centers across country: always quietly sight, previously without violent operations. Officials CIA Homeland Security think may change. Jack Phillips, agent charge monitoring Bhakkar Fatwa’s American operation detailed agencies recent findings. “Working CIA NSA able access conversations communications members Bhakkar Fatwa’s domestic organization leadership Pakistan indicate several attacks planned American citizens retail operations 28th November”, said Phillips. “The instructions sent Pakistan detailed broad plan attacks using firearms homemade explosives large crowds gathered outside stores waiting sales become hallmark day. The leadership Bhakkar Fatwa views American religion one worshiping money possessions. They commanded attacks ‘holiest temples’ Americans serve.” “We taken several actions based information”, stated Phillips. “We detained three individuals active communication Pakistani leadership regarding planned terror attacks. All three undergoing interrogation speak may hopefully determine scope extent attacks planned. The names detained immediately released. They deemed enemy combatants releasing identities could impact operational ability point. Everything conceivable done unmask deal new threat.” “If going shopping early Friday please keep eyes open”, Phillips advised. ” At juncture unsure great threat attacks going be. We working quickly resolve situations, terrorist group savvy. They utilize small closed cell structure, may able identify time. I urge Americans strongly consider whether sales worth risk. And go take particular caution waiting line store open. Intelligence points time spent waiting outside store time greatest vulnerability. I sure resolve issue, I still recommend taking adequate precautions.”
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Nicaraguan commission on possible meteorite crash presents rock samples
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A gunman fired multiple shots National War Memorial Ottawa Wednesday shot Canadian soldier, Reuters reports. The gunman ran towards Parliament Hill, located across street National War Memorial. According Member Parliament Bob Zimmer, intruder shot inside Parliament building. The incident comes day police killed Muslim convert Quebec hit two soldiers car. From Associated Press: OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Police say soldier standing guard National War Memorial unknown gunman. Ottawa police confirmed call 9:52 a.m. Wednesday report shots fired, witnesses reported seeing gunman running toward Parliament Hill, lockdown. Others Hill told Canadian Press heard shots fired several different corridors. The top spokesman Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Harper safe left Parliament Hill. Emergency responders still scene paramedics took wounded soldier away ambulance. The incident comes two days two Canadian soldiers run - one killed - Quebec man jihadist sympathies.
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This Kid Made $72 Million During Lunch
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For exactly seven hours, retailers stocking back-to-school displays rolling fall decor, Halloween paraphernalia, goddamned motherfucking pumpkin spice everything. Making rounds Twitter pumpkin spice season fake photo fate might befall us, anyone ever really want make boyf’s junk smell like pie: Unfortunately, spite pumpkin spice flavored condom’s expansive #socialmediafootprint, Durex refuses make happen: Sure, also, DO NOT PUT PUMPKIN PIE SPICES ON YOUR VAGINA. You’re gonna think it’s good idea, but, girl, good idea. Just eat slice pie sex. Or sex pie. Point is, waffles come first.
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Jeh Johnson shoots down Duncan Hunter's assertion IS is entering U.S. via Mexico
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The gunman fatal shooting rocked Ottawa Wendesday identified. Canadian officials told AP shooter, killed soldier wounded two people near Canadian Parliament building, Michael Zehaf-Bibeau. Zehaf-Bibeau, 32, Quebec recently converted Islam, U.S. sources told Reuters. According Globe Mail, designated "high-risk traveler" Canadian officials barred traveling outside country. After police chased inside Parliament building, Zehaf-Bibeau killed Sgt. Arms Kevin Vickers. Witnesses told AP Zehaf-Bibeau wearing scarf face opened fire front Canadian War Memorial, across street Parliament. The Canadian Broadcast Company released image purported gunman: BREAKING | This photo Michael Zehaf-Bibeau, gunman morning's shootings Ottawa. #cbcOTT #OTTnews pic.twitter.com/OLSxlYPelj — CBC Ottawa (@CBCOttawa) October 22, 2014 An Ottawa police spokesman told HuffPost police looking least one suspect. However, press conference later Wednesday, officials declined say multiple possible shooters. Wednesday's shooting quickly sparked terrorism fears. Just two days earlier, Quebec man suspected ties radical Islam killed one soldier wounded another car killed police. As Reuters pointed out, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, attacker, one 90 people monitored Canadian national police extremist beliefs. Earlier month, NBC News reported Canadian government monitoring "hundreds people" suspected could planning join ISIS. Anonymous officials told NBC aware several threats ISIS supporters, said none substantial.
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Kurds fear Isis use of chemical weapon in Kobani
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Doctor besieged Syrian town reports arrival patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties explosion Kurds battling Islamic State militants control Kobani fear extremist group may used unidentified chemical weapon, according officials one doctors still working besieged Syrian town. Patients blisters, burning eyes breathing difficulties turned clinic blast heard Tuesday evening, Dr Walat Omar said. He described symptoms abnormal said could identify cause, suspected chemical weapon. “After loud explosion [on Tuesday night], received patients abnormal symptoms. They reported bad smell produced kind allergic reaction,” Omar said telephone interview periodically disrupted heavy explosions. “Some red patches blisters skins, others difficulties breathing others vomiting, painful throats, others burning eyes noses. There one patient, body covered red patches blisters.” Islamic State (Isis) thought obtained stocks ageing still potent chemical weapons seized Iraqi army bases stored, New York Times reported earlier month. In June, group took control sprawling complex heart Saddam Hussein’s chemical weapons programme, Al-Muthanna State Establishment. There may also chemical weapons buried abandoned elsewhere, destroyed US forces Iraqi military. Stocks manufactured 1991 dirty, corroded always easy identify use, still cause serious injury. Iraqi officials said 11 police officers poisoned chlorine gas last month, Isis fighters used attack Iraqi town Duluiya. All officers survived. That attack hundreds miles Kobani, near Syrian border, Omar said feared eight civilians injured kind chemical attack. Intense fighting made impossible get doctors equipment need definitive tests use chemical weapons, Omar said displayed symptoms distinct anything else treated weeks heavy battles. He said ruled chlorine gas biological weapons, based medical training, thought injuries caused chemical. Trained Ukraine, originally Kobani returned work seven years medical school. “This first time seen kind condition,” Omar said. “I seen strange conditions nothing like before.” The opinions chemical weapons experts consulted Guardian divided seening series pictures provided Omar young man large skin blisters severely swollen lip. The pictures metadata confirm time place taken, published internet Omar provided Kurdish journalist. One expert personal experience treating mustard gas victims said that, although blisters typical, symptoms overall consistent possible sulphur mustard poisoning. That could confirmed urine blood test. Other experts said symptoms could consistent exposure chemical agent, somewhat unusual medical conditions, severe allergic reaction, would need ruled out. Senior Kurdish politicians said feared chemical attack, asked testing kits seek confirmation. “Many people injured … showed symptoms chemical weapons use: choking, breathing difficulties, bleeding eyes, burning skin etc,” said Idris Nassan, deputy foreign minister Kobani administration. “Some doctors say might phosphorus poison gas kind, investigation ongoing, don’t know sure.” It possible Isis fighters could mistake chemical munitions ordinary weapons use without aware handling. It could also harder evaluate impact attacks using partially degraded weapons, one expert said. “Various factors might contribute far milder symptoms normally associated mustard agent exposure combat conditions. These could include impure degraded agent, short-term exposure, exposure limited volume agent,” said Jean-Pascal Zanders, former analyst chemical biological warfare project Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The bomb believed caused injuries treated Omar exploded 10pm west Kobani, near hospital. Omar said thought Isis may targeted medical centre try undermine morale, although used none forces defending city area. “Some fighters away, complained eyes watering burning, pain nose,” said, estimating around 20 affected needed basic first aid. Regarding civilians closer blast, Omar said treating affected patients oxygen, steroid cortisone drugs 2.30am, well fielding calls people want leave homes. The three seriously injured patients, ranged age 17 40, stayed clinic overnight observation Omar trying arrange evacuation Turkey treatment. One Kurdish activist said Kobani may hit teargas first time, perhaps drifting across Turkish border village police using weeks break crowds demonstrators. It deployed intense battles Kobani would recognised residents, although demonstrations nearest border almost daylight hours, Omar reported victims arriving well nightfall. Additional reporting Constanze Letsch
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Video shows ISIL beheading of photojournalist James Foley
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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.
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GOP Rep: ‘At Least Ten ISIS Fighters Have Been Caught Coming Across The Mexican Border’
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LAS VEGAS -- The person behind $300,000 dinner Bellagio’s Prime Steakhouse revealed. Bloomberg News reported Wednesday Vice Media Inc. CEO Shane Smith sprung dinner following lucky run casino’s blackjack tables. Bloomberg said source person asked identified meal private. On Tuesday, MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren cited dinner bill “encouraging sign” Las Vegas visitors eager spend money again. He said dinner party dozen people upscale Prime included wine price tag upward $15,000 per bottle. A guest dinner, asked identified, told Bloomberg dinner party closer 25. Murren said hadn’t seen check like since 2007. Bloomberg termed Brooklyn-based Vice media titan “has grown free, whiskey-stained Montreal monthly.” Technology Crossover Ventures A+E Networks invested $250 million 10 percent stakes company last year. Smith 45 and, according Gawker, gave $1 million Vice’s staff last year’s holiday party. David Carr, New York Times media columnist, wrote last month Twitter, weeks death 58, “No brainer quiz. What media co exec I watch win $100k blackjack last nite? Hint: gambling vice.”
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McDonald’s Removing Big Mac? Nope, ‘Apple Pies And Eliminating Large Size Options’ Article is Fake
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OTTAWA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Canada trying confirm reports Canadian citizen captured Syria, foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday. "Canada pursuing appropriate channels" seek information touch local authorities, spokesman said statement. Israeli media reports, including Haaretz newspaper quoting website associated Islamic State, said Canadian-Israeli woman, Gil Rosenberg, captured. The reports cited jihadist websites confirmed Israeli officials. "I cannot confirm I hope true," Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon told Israeli television channel asked reports. Rosenberg, 31, told Reuters Syria November. A source linked YPG, Kurds' dominant fighting force northern Syria, said earlier month first female foreign recruit crossed Syria fight Islamic State militants. (Reporting Randall Palmer; Additional reporting Allyn Fisher-Ilan Jerusalem; Writing Amran Abocar; Editing Kevin Liffey Eric Walsh)
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The Guy Who Said a Spider Burrowed Under His Skin? Experts Say…
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Boston - So lately, tongues wagging due recent story elderly priest died conversation God, female God that. The story dancing around Facebook, Twitter, Reddit. It's also sallied across seas made African media Indian media. The story even made way holy land obnoxious religious redneckery known Texas. The story goes something like this: An old fart, er, I mean Catholic priest, Massachusetts officially dead 48 minutes medical staff "miraculously" re-started heart, World News Daily Report says. All while, Father John Micheal O'Neal says went heaven met God, motherly feminine happened woman. Father O'Neal, 71, rushed hospital late January hit major heart attack, declared dead shortly arrival. He brought back life via sort newfangled mechanical gadgetry doctors Massachusetts General Hospital, used newfangled mechanical gadgetry unclog vital arteries brain. Soon returned heart normal rhythm. Father O'Neal woke less 48 hours later recovered perfectly, World News Daily Report says. Well, course. I mean, all, going story elderly dude talking God, can't really die, you? That come wash. There much wringing hands, Catholic Blogger Bridget Mary Meehan wrote: "The declarations cleric caused quite stir catholic clergy archdiocese last days, causing Archbishop summon press conference try calm rumors. Despite disapproval superiors, Father O'Neal says continue dedicating life God spread word 'Holy Mother.'" Then wonders: "Why Cardinal O'Malley Boston Archdiocese upset? You would think he'd inspired. Perhaps, afraid God woman, then, could put big crack church's stained glass ceiling open door women priests!" Sure, employ delusional people? They're certainly entertaining. But good Archbishop bothered? Perhaps Father John Micheal O'Neal exist. You see, he's really nice old man Shutterstock, probably wishes somewhere else hospital. Terrence Donilon, spokesman Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley says story hoax. "We priest name," told Metro.co.uk. "I believe could hoax story." And despite whatever Meehan thinks, never verified O'Malley ever issued public disavowal priest's alleged statements. It's public records, About.com reports. Perhaps, story runs course, media realize asleep awake. You see, World News Daily, makes bones fact satire site. Here's site's disclaimer: "WNDR assumes however responsibility satirical nature articles fictional nature content. All characters appearing articles website – even based real people – entirely fictional resemblance persons, living, dead, undead purely miracle." When Meehan apprised fact story hoax, offered fantasyland reply: "According recent media update, story false, I believe yet happened, truly will! Someone said: 'All stories true actually happened.'" I'm making up. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/religion/op-ed-hoax-priest-who-never-existed-claims-he-died-saw-female-god/article/426745#ixzz3SaIR8Hlq
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A Bunch Of People Thought Banksy Got Arrested But It Was A Hoax
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YouTube prankster Josh Paler Lin decided give man named Thomas money follow see spends it. His first stop local liquor store instead buying alcohol purchased food gave away others need. A homeless man given chance, touched awful lot surprised people. A viral online video YouTube prankster Josh Paler Lin tells story homeless man named Thomas desire let circumstances keep selfless - using newfound money help himself, others. Josh made video, received 11 million hits Wednesday morning, idea give random homeless person $100 secretly follow see spends it. He meets elderly man gray hair, mustache dark jacket named Thomas holding sign along highway. He tells Josh he's trying get enough buy something eat Josh shocks $100. "Oh goodness. Oh way," says Josh pulls five $20 bills wallet. "Oh brother, sure? I'm starting tear here. That's like incredible." Josh reassures totally fine hug. Thomas says never something like happen life. The next part video seemed expected many viewers Thomas surprised all. He packed stuff began walking road liquor store. The video records exit store several bags, buy alcohol. He purchased food delivered needy people nearby park. Josh appears tell Thomas going on. "I feel like I owe apology," Josh said reaches grab Thomas' hand. "You went liquor store earlier —" "You thought I going get smacked drunk, huh?" Thomas interrupts. "But there's things money can't buy I get happiness I'm doing." Ironically Josh's confession man sitting picnic table behind takes swig bottle wrapped plastic bag. But Josh wanted contribute Thomas's good deeds. He reached wallet gave another $100. "You touched heart," told new friend. Thomas stunned again. "I know say. Usually I'm pretty talkative," replied. Thomas explained recently quit job caring ailing stepfather ultimately died cancer. His mom died two weeks later kidney failure suddenly building sold leaving Thomas without place live. "There's lot people victims circumstance. There's lot good people homeless," said. "You're good … bump good people. That's it. You're different path somehow life. I can't explain it." But Josh trying change path. He established fund-raising campaign help Thomas get new home job. The fund goal $10,000 surpassed $55,000 Wednesday morning. "People think I changed life," Josh told TODAY. "For me, completely opposite. I feel changed life." USING A MOBILE DEVICE? CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO. [email protected]
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Kim Jong-un ‘is so fat from eating cheese that he has broken his ankles’
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THERE unconfirmed reports jihadists fighting Islamic State contracted Ebola. Local media outlets reported cases Ebola showed hospital IS-controlled city Mosul, Iraq, Mashable reported. Iraq’s official pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, claimed disease arrived Mosul jihadists “from several countries” including Africa. An official told Kurdish media outlet Xendan militants’ symptoms similar Ebola virus. Although symptoms Ebola, include nausea, vomiting diarrhoea, easily mistaken many illnesses malaria. The World Health Organisation (WHO) unable confirm cases. Christy Feig, WHO’s director communications told Mashable process reaching government officials Iraq see help needed investigating cases. IS counts fighters number African countries among ranks though few, any, known come areas hit Ebola.
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Google Grows With $1.6 Billion in California Office Deals
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Seattle/ San Francisco: Google Inc. bought six office buildings northwest Silicon Valley headquarters Starwood Capital Group Llc Blackstone Group Lp $585 million deal, two people knowledge matter said. The properties part Pacific Shores Centre office park Redwood City, California, 18 kilometres Google’s main office Mountain View, said people, asked named transaction private. The company said quarterly report filed Thursday bought land buildings $585 million, without details. The acquisition extends real estate deal spree Google, owner world’s largest search engine, expands hiring makes acquisitions. This month, company signed office-lease agreements total commitment $1 billion 2028, according filing. “We expect continue hire aggressively remainder 2014,” Google said filing. “Acquisitions also remain important component strategy.” The company 55,030 full-time employees 30 September, almost 19% year earlier, filing shows. Meghan Casserly, spokeswoman Google, declined comment beyond filing. Tom Johnson, spokesman Barry Sternlicht’s Starwood Capital Greenwich, Connecticut, Peter Rose, spokesman New York-based Blackstone, declined comment. The Silicon Valley Business Journal reported month Google close completing deal site. Fitness centre The properties Google purchased comprise 9,34,200 square feet Class A office space, well 38,000-square-foot fitness centre includes gym, pool spa, according people knowledge matter. That’s half 1.7 million square feet office space complex. The office building addresses 1200, 1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900 Seaport Blvd., people said. Pacific Shores Centre 106-acre waterfront campus developed San Francisco-based Jay Paul Co. early 2000s. It lies halfway San Francisco San Jose. The campus, includes sports fields park, next restored wetlands part San Francisco Bay Wildlife Refuge. Starwood Capital bought Pacific Shores Centre December 2006, near height commercial-property market, developer Walton Street Capital Llc, immediately resold two buildings. Starwood Capital paid $833 million deal, first office acquisition San Francisco Bay area. Blackstone 2011 bought $80 million junior loan office complex discount effort gain ownership Starwood Capital defaulted, two people knowledge purchase said time. Blackstone gained equity stake properties sold Google loan restructuring. Blackstone, Equity Office unit, major office holdings Northern California second-largest US office landlord, Brookfield Property Partners Lp. Bloomberg
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Durex is not confirming or denying rumors of a “pumpkin spice” condom
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Longtime "NBC Nightly News" anchor Tom Brokaw reportedly wants successor, Brian Williams, thrown big chair admitted fabricating key portions story repeatedly told reporting experience Iraq War 2003. The New York Post, citing sources network, reported Brokaw, 74, "making lot noise NBC lesser journalist producer would immediately fired suspended false report." Brokaw anchor NBC's flagship evening newscast Williams filed initial report March 2003. In it, Williams described traveling group helicopters forced Iraq desert. On ground, Williams said, learned Chinook front "had almost blown sky"; showed photo aircraft gash rocket-propelled grenade. Williams succeeded Brokaw "Nightly News" anchor following 2004 presidential election, story evolved time. In 2008 blog post, Williams said helicopter come fire appeared Iraqi farmers rocket-propelled grenade. He said helicopter front hit. Then, 2013 appearance David Letterman's "Late Show" CBS, Williams said two four helicopters traveling hit ground fire, "including one I in." On Wednesday, Williams recanted story, claiming flying Chinook helicopter behind formation took fire. However, Thursday, military newspaper Stars Stripes, broke story, reported Williams actually flying different helicopter company altogether, different direction, linked attacked unit radio. Adding intrigue, Post reported Brokaw former NBC News president Steve Capus, left network 2013, knew Williams' updated version tale true anchor's admission Wednesday evening. The paper also says NBC News executives counseled Williams stop telling story. Despite Brokaw's campaign, paper says NBC take action Williams, believing on-air apology Wednesday suffice. "He going suspended reprimanded way," one source told paper. "He full support NBC News." The Associated Press contributed report. Click New York Post.
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Missing American journalist reportedly beheaded by Islamic State
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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.
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This Man Paid Off His Parents' Mortgage for Christmas (Video)
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Iraqi pilots joined Islamic State training members Syria fly three captured fighter jets, according UK-based activist group monitors conflict. The Syrian Observatory Human Rights (SOHR) said witnesses seen planes flown around military airport Aleppo. Meanwhile, Iraqi forces launched attack IS militants near Tikrit. The city among areas Syria Iraq seized IS year. Rami Abdul Rahman, head SOHR, said IS using Iraqi officers pilots ex-Iraqi President Saddam Hussein train fighters Syria. "People saw flights, went many times airport flying skies outside airport coming back," said. It known many Iraqi pilots defected. Witnesses told SOHR planes appeared MiG-21 MiG-23 models. The BBC's Sally Nabil Baghdad says IS three planes captured earlier Syrian military Aleppo Raqqa. US Central Command spokesman Col Patrick Ryder told Reuters Pentagon "not aware" IS conducting flight operations Syria elsewhere. Aleppo became key battleground fight Syrian rebels, include IS, government forces uprising President Bashar al-Assad 2011. New coordination Separately, Iraqi government said troops gained ground north west Tikrit cut important IS supply route. Correspondents say past efforts government regain territory area ended failure. Meanwhile Kurdish forces, backed US-led air strikes, continuing fight militants northern Syrian town Kobane. US-led warplanes struck IS positions Friday, taking advantage new coordination town's Kurdish defenders. The BBC's Kasra Naji, Turkish-Syria border, said day began quietly since around six strikes. On Thursday, Kurdish commander Baharin Kandal told BBC militants driven Kobane. Our correspondent says refugees watching town hilltop nearby agree two three neighbourhoods still scene fighting. The battle Kobane, also known Ayn al-Arab, regarded major test whether US-led coalition's air campaign push back IS. Activists say 600 people killed since jihadist group launched assault mainly Kurdish town month ago. More 160,000 people fled face IS advance. Capturing town would give group unbroken control long stretch Syrian-Turkish border. IS fighters gained reputation brutal tactics, including mass killings beheadings soldiers journalists.
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Government fires employee who skipped work for 24 years
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New Delhi: AK 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. Government fires employee skipped work 24 years AK Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. #india #government job #ak verma #absence 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.
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Watch: ISIS Claims to Have Captured U.S. Airdropped Weapons
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The Apple Watch might water resistant, according comments reported French site iGen (via AppleInsider). Either misunderstanding, really know which. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly told employees Apple Store Berlin wears Apple Watch everywhere, "even shower." Apple officially designated Apple Watch either water proof water resistant. If Mr. Cook actually said wears shower, could indicate Apple market device one other. The problem report hearsay, could translation issues. It might even joke. We context judge story. So invest much rumor yet. In fact, I personally doubt device water resistant proof. Even device sealed, water touch screens typically work well together all. That would make coup Apple—and anyone could Apple—but I'm expecting water resistant proof Apple Watch based anecdote. Then straps. Apple plastic straps. I want run metal ones leather shower. Bah. I like one all. In meanwhile, Mr. Cook also reportedly says charges Apple Watch every night. This keeping rough comments Apple device's unveiling September. At time, told Apple designed watch charged night, though company unspecific long would actually run. So yeah, I believe changed, still context comments.
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Cheese addiction breaks Kim Jong-un's ankles
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An Indian public official sacked taking leave 24 years ago never returning desk country’s notoriously work-shy bureaucracy, urban development ministry said. Assistant executive engineer A.K Verma went leave 1990 joining India’s central public works department (CPWD) decade earlier. Verma defied bosses’ orders return work requests additional leave denied. “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. Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu ordered dismissal order “streamline functioning CPWD ensure accountability,” said. India’s civil servants long notorious arriving late, taking long lunches spending parts day golf course. A 2012 survey Hong Kong-based Political Economic Risk consultancy rated India’s bureaucracy worst among major Asian countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said shocked saw corridors power moving New Delhi following landslide election victory May last year. During first months office, Modi developed reputation paying unannounced visits government offices. Fear caught playing truant triggered rise attendance levels among civil servants Delhi’s main golf course reportedly largely deserted week days.
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Bali Awry
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If Bali belly, dengue fever dangerous drinks enough put taking holiday Bali - perhaps story "spiderman" will. West Australian man Dylan Thomas may joking whether he'll develop "superpowers" weekend experiencing "searing sensation" spider made way abdomen old appendix scar, crawled underneath skin, way sternum. The horrifying incident happened Bunbury man, known 'spiderman' friends, holidaying Indonesian island. Dylan Thomas spider crawl underneath skin. Dylan Thomas spider crawl underneath skin. He told Radio 6PR experience. Advertisement "It really tickling sensation, obviously venom started affect skin really burning sensation like searing feeling," said. Mr Thomas said believed spider burrowed abdomen Friday night noticed mark stomach Saturday morning continued worsen. An initial visit doctor Sunday saw diagnosed bitten insect sent away antihistamines. Mr Thomas spent another day arachnid tunneling inside him, going hospital. "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last 3 days, managed get luckily," told Facebook friends. Two doctors initially assessed "had idea" causing marks Mr Thomas's skin called specialist dermatologist. The spider eventually removed tweezers. It dead pulled out. Mr Thomas said experience ruined first trip Bali.
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Ferguson riots: audio may have captured Michael Brown shooting
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Apple may planning hold special event month February, according French Apple-focused website iGen [Google Translate] (via iDownloadBlog). The site's sources, often reliable, suggest event might take place last week February, potentially Tuesday, February 24. The event may see Apple showcasing Apple Watch, set debut April, may also see launch 12-inch MacBook Air. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo recently predicted upcoming notebook debut March, line late-February unveiling. Rendering 12-inch MacBook Air Martin Hajek Apple's 12-inch MacBook Air rumored feature new ultrathin design away fans introduces revamped trackpad. It may include low-power Core-M processor may first device take advantage new reversible USB Type-C connector, much smaller allows USB cable inserted notebook orientation. Apple may also use event unveil additional details Apple Watch, pricing battery life. An event showing Apple Watch could explain Apple asking developers apps ready launch App Store mid-February, reported last week. It's possible Apple use apps developers demonstrate additional capabilities watch. Though rumored, February event means confirmed point, unclear else Apple might cover addition Apple Watch 12-inch MacBook Air. Update 12:23 PM: Sources speaking 9to5Mac indicated Apple holding late February media event. Related roundup: Apple Watch , Tag: igen.fr
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‘Photo of slain IS leader’ reported to be doctored
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Source: Detroit Free Press Yesterday, reported rumor Bleeding Cool someone Detroit stolen one Batmobiles used filming city. The rumor took web, even making way Detroit's local CBS affliate. Our article pretty well, probably found sweet MTV contest video 1989, showing plot motion twenty-five years. But there's one problem... happen. The Detroit Free press checked police spokesman Michael Woody, said, "The Batmobile safe Batcave belongs." He exited room promptly removed rubber mask, revealing The Joker disguise, laughed maniacally.
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Calm down everyone, Banksy hasn't been arrested: 9 clues that it's a hoax
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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.
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Saudi cleric issues fatwa against building snowmen
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Video: Users new iPhone 6 saying hair getting caught screen phone’s aluminum back. The hashtag #hairgate saw thousands tweets overnight. Carson Daly reports Orange Room.
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WHO ‘probing’ whether ISIS fighters got Ebola
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A DESPERATE mother tricked feasting cooked meat body son Islamic State militants, claimed. The famished Kurdish mother gone plead jihadists release son. Cruel militants delayed talks elderly mum – feeding meal made corpse offspring waited. The depraved story relayed brave Briton fighting front line Kurdish forces Islamic State, also referred IS, ISIS ISIL. Yasir Abdulla left behind wife children Yorkshire home six months battle Kurdish homeland. The 36-year-old said disturbing story cause hatred IS – one reasons vowed return war-ravaged native county "finish job". The father-of-four told The Sun: "I hate IS happened old Kurdish woman nearby tribe. "Her son captured IS fighters taken prisoner Mosul. She determined find son went IS headquarters asked see him. "The IS men told sit travelled long way said food took meet son. "They brought cups tea fed meal cooked meat, rice soup. She thought kind. But security guard Mr Abdulla adds: "They killed chopped finished meal asked see son laughed said, 'You've EATEN him'." "They burn people alive, chop people's heads, limit depravity. "They Muslims, hijacked Islam. All hate." The shocking account latest string disturbing executions punishments administered immoral group. In February, IS released highly-choreographed propaganda film showing Jordanian fighter pilot Lieutenant Mouath al-Kasaesbeh soaked fuel burned alive inside cage. Another video organisation showed man believed gay thrown seven-storey building. The 50-year-old man, blindfolded throughout sickening fall, seen still alive hitting ground below. He later stoned death waiting mob. Some interpreted perceived increase brutality Islamic State sign weakness. The terror organisation suffered number defeats recently, including loss two strongholds Iraq. Last week, Kurdish gunmen stormed town Tel Hamis fought back control Islamic State rebels. The group, aided US-led coalition airstrikes, previously back seized border town Kobani. Infamous Islamic State militant Jihadi John, believed orchestrated beheadings dozens hostages, last week unmasked hypocritical cannabis smoker west London. Fearless Mr Abdulla, speaking temporarily returning family home Keighley, West Yorkshire, said: "IS good making people scared. "If make one person scared person make another person scared soon everyone scared IS. "But Kurds scared them. Someone stand fight. We got thousands people many villages towns behind us. "If fall places fall, can't happen. The Peshmerga [Military forces Iraqi Kurdistan] can't wait take fight IS. "We know win."
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ISIS Getting Ebola
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The New York Post reporting morning World Health Organization looking whether ISIS fighters Iraq Ebola. Yes, that’s two catastrophes combined. And it’s Post, Mashable piece earlier week reports Iraqi media ISIS militants contracted disease. Their report, however, contain response people knowledge whatever’s going on. Firstly, WHO spokesperson told they’ve “no official notification” Iraq government cases. And secondly, spokesperson Iraqi health ministry called reports “incorrect” “unfounded,” citing, one, lack “diagnostic capablities” doctors Iraq confirm cases Ebola. [image via Shutterstock, Steve Allen/Shutterstock] – – Follow Josh Feldman Twitter: @feldmaniac
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Rare Case: Seven Bosnian Girls, Aged 13 And 14, Fall Pregnant After Five-Day School Trip; Parents Outraged After School Cites 'Parental Neglect'
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Boston - So lately, tongues wagging due recent story elderly priest died conversation God, female God that. The story dancing around Facebook, Twitter, Reddit. It's also sallied across seas made African media Indian media. The story even made way holy land obnoxious religious redneckery known Texas. The story goes something like this: An old fart, er, I mean Catholic priest, Massachusetts officially dead 48 minutes medical staff "miraculously" re-started heart, World News Daily Report says. All while, Father John Micheal O'Neal says went heaven met God, motherly feminine happened woman. Father O'Neal, 71, rushed hospital late January hit major heart attack, declared dead shortly arrival. He brought back life via sort newfangled mechanical gadgetry doctors Massachusetts General Hospital, used newfangled mechanical gadgetry unclog vital arteries brain. Soon returned heart normal rhythm. Father O'Neal woke less 48 hours later recovered perfectly, World News Daily Report says. Well, course. I mean, all, going story elderly dude talking God, can't really die, you? That come wash. There much wringing hands, Catholic Blogger Bridget Mary Meehan wrote: "The declarations cleric caused quite stir catholic clergy archdiocese last days, causing Archbishop summon press conference try calm rumors. Despite disapproval superiors, Father O'Neal says continue dedicating life God spread word 'Holy Mother.'" Then wonders: "Why Cardinal O'Malley Boston Archdiocese upset? You would think he'd inspired. Perhaps, afraid God woman, then, could put big crack church's stained glass ceiling open door women priests!" Sure, employ delusional people? They're certainly entertaining. But good Archbishop bothered? Perhaps Father John Micheal O'Neal exist. You see, he's really nice old man Shutterstock, probably wishes somewhere else hospital. Terrence Donilon, spokesman Archbishop Sean P. O'Malley says story hoax. "We priest name," told Metro.co.uk. "I believe could hoax story." And despite whatever Meehan thinks, never verified O'Malley ever issued public disavowal priest's alleged statements. It's public records, About.com reports. Perhaps, story runs course, media realize asleep awake. You see, World News Daily, makes bones fact satire site. Here's site's disclaimer: "WNDR assumes however responsibility satirical nature articles fictional nature content. All characters appearing articles website – even based real people – entirely fictional resemblance persons, living, dead, undead purely miracle." When Meehan apprised fact story hoax, offered fantasyland reply: "According recent media update, story false, I believe yet happened, truly will! Someone said: 'All stories true actually happened.'" I'm making up. Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/religion/op-ed-hoax-priest-who-never-existed-claims-he-died-saw-female-god/article/426745#ixzz3SaIR8Hlq
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What was fake on the Internet this week: Obama’s peace prize, pumpkin-spice condoms and insane winter snow
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A dog found abandoned Scottish train station next suitcase filled belongings local animal welfare charity looking tips neglectful owner. The dog, male shar-pei named Kai, found sitting leash attached banister Ayr railway station Jan. 2, according Scottish Society Prevention Cruelty Animals. "Kai around two three years old lovely dog nice nature," Scottish SPCA Inspector Stewart Taylor said group's release. Amazing Animals From Around World The group reported suitcase contained dog bowl, food, pillow toy -- although clear owner wrongdoing. Abandoning animal offense Scotland and, able determine left dog station, person persons could banned owning animals life. "Regardless fact Kai left belongings, still cruel incident keen identify person responsible," Taylor said. Officials able determine dog's name animal microchipped previous owner. When contacted individual, reported sold dog 2013 information new owner. Taylor said group care dog find owner Kai.
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Islamic State releases video apparently showing the beheading of missing US journalist James Foley
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A touching tribute victims Charlie Hebdo shooting posted unofficial Banksy Instagram account shared 100,000 times. Many shared poignant drawing online believed created enigmatic street artist. However spokesman Banksy told Independent: "We confirm Banksy." The drawing actually French illustrator Lucille Clerc, posted tribute official Twitter page shooting, left 12 dead. Several fake Banksy social media accounts attracted thousands followers, however artist confirmed official website Facebook Twitter. .embed-container {position: relative; padding-bottom: 120%; height: 0; overflow: hidden;} .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; } Break one, thousand rise #CharlieHebdo #JeSuisCharlie #raiseyourpencilforfreedom pic.twitter.com/3n5fOEmrwJ— Lucille Clerc (@LucilleClerc) January 7, 2015 Break one, thousand rise #CharlieHebdo #JeSuisCharlie #raiseyourpencilforfreedom pic.twitter.com/3n5fOEmrwJ The pencil cartoon circulated Banksy posted Banksy fan account without credit. It's actually @LucilleClerc— Liz Buckley (@liz_buckley) January 8, 2015 The pencil cartoon circulated Banksy posted Banksy fan account without credit. It's actually @LucilleClerc Many Instagram users commenting post called Banksy Instagram page credit Ms Clerc also shared links page. #JeSuisCharlie began trending worldwide shortly attack, cartoonists sharing drawings solidarity victims support free speech. Cartoonists show solidarity #CharlieHebdo attack: http://t.co/8zXyCAeuWB pic.twitter.com/ij29oR0jY3— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 8, 2015 Cartoonists show solidarity #CharlieHebdo attack: http://t.co/8zXyCAeuWB pic.twitter.com/ij29oR0jY3
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See How This Homeless Man Spends A Hundred Dollars, And Keep A Tissue Handy [Video]
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Last week, heart-warming social experiment video hit web, showing "secretly filmed" homeless man using unexpected gift $100 buy food others. Since then, almost too-perfect clip featured everywhere L.A. Times Upworthy generated $130,000 donation page managed video's uploader, YouTube personality Josh Paler Lin. According new eyewitness account, however, homeless star Thomas "knew followed" "whole thing bullshit." "Bro, [Lin] drove Thomas liquor store," 26-year-old Taugan Tan Kadalim told Vocativ, claiming scene video's climax, seen 28 million times, shot. "While I think guy homeless, clear I saw every part scene staged." From Vocativ: The 26-year-old says stopped store buy lottery ticket picking girlfriend, lives apartment complex directly across street. As walking liquor store, Kadalim says spotted Lin sitting driver's seat nearby vehicle recognized immediately previous prank videos. "I like, 'Oh God, him," says Kadalim, adding subscribed Lin's YouTube channel. "I believe it." A cameraman sat passenger seat Lin's car, behind man Kadalim would later recognize Thomas, homeless Samaritan Lin claims secretly followed hidden camera. Thinking three men shoot prank video, Kadalim decided stick around watch. Of course, given many year's viral videos hoaxes, staged otherwise bullshit, hardly surprising one might too. Unlike videos, however, one six figures (purportedly help Thomas "get fresh start") questionably controlled donations attached. When pressed, Lin denied part video staged scripted. "There way we're making up," Lin told Vocativ. "This real."
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URGENT: ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi allegedly killed by US airstrikes
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Amazon reportedly planning launch ad-supported media streaming service music videos, New York Post reports. The service would exist addition $99 Prime membership subscription, includes free, two-day shipping thousands items alongside music, TV, movie streaming options. The Wall Street Journal reported similar plans March, pegging service free. At time, Amazon denied plans offer free streaming-media service. The Post, however, say service would free, instead suggests new service would likely compete Netflix Hulu, under-cutting price (Netflix costs Hulu Plus cost $7.99 month). Amazon's Sally Fouts sent following via email: "We currently offer first episode television shows free ads First Episode Free feature Amazon Instant Video, display ads short videos movie game trailers. We’re often experimenting new offers experiences customers, announced plans offer ad-supported video streaming service." At core, idea service makes sense. Amazon could use new, cheaper streaming service way ease people ecosystem they'll likely eventually make jump Prime, also giving way entice potential customers care Prime's free shipping want Netflix alternative. Disclosure: Jeff Bezos investor Business Insider personal investment company Bezos Expeditions. SEE ALSO: A Former Employee Is Suing Amazon And Camping Outside The Company's Headquarters Until It Addresses Its 'Internal Culture Of Dishonesty'
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Isilkulskom student has gained superhero powers after shock
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American fears may realized. One five Taliban members released Guantanamo Bay exchange Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl believed returned militant activity Qatar. CNN’s Barbara Starr reported Thursday one Taliban Five may reverted back terrorism. Over last months, one men released reached militants. The administration suspects may threat. The White House already facing renewed criticism deal made summer. Many experts criticized plan, saying set precedent negotiate exchange prisoners terrorist groups. The government Jordan indicated willing trade attempted suicide bomber Sajida al-Rishawi Jordanian fighter pilot Lt. Muath al-Kasaesbeh. This week, NBC reported Pentagon charge Bergdahl desertion although charges made yet. Obama brought Bergdahl mother June 1, 2014, Rose Garden promote deal brought soldier home. The slew news surrounding transfer vindicates skeptical deal White House made without notifying Congress, required law. At every turn, decision proven bad deal America’s security.
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Detroit Police Issue Statement That The Batmobile Is Safe
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Rajasthan, Oct 14: A man learnt lesson, hard way. Attempting rape teenager public cost penis. A 46-year old man, Suresh Kumar seen pinning teenager wall Ganganagar Rajasthan. The next moment, saw penis chopped thrown road. He dragged taken local butcher shop beaten sticks hour. Thereafter, asset hacked meat cleaver dumped middle road. According Daily Star, man abandoned bloodied bruised, one helping him. One local said,"No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime." Calling message people perverted mindset, man added,"We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hanged, molested, time stopped." The police, however, condemned attack warned locals take laws hands. They asked involved deed hand in. A police officer said,"As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice." OneIndia News
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New Audio Allegedly Captures Moment Michael Brown Was Shot
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14.3K 3077reddit70 32 (RNS) When Pope Francis recently sought comfort distraught boy whose dog died, pontiff took sort pastoral approach famous — telling youngster worry, would one day see pet heaven. “Paradise open God’s creatures,” Francis said reassuringly. Pope Francis greets crowd way meeting cardinals Vatican Feb. 21, 2014. RNS photo David Gibson Show caption Pope Francis greets crowd way meeting cardinals Vatican Feb. 21, 2014. RNS photo David Gibson This image available Web print publication. For questions, contact Sally Morrow. It sparkling moment rainy November day, setting St. Peter’s Square burnished Francis’ reputation kindly “people’s pope.” The story naturally lit social media, became instant promotional material vegetarians animal rights groups, Friday even made front page The New York Times. There’s one problem: apparently none ever happened. Yes, version quotation uttered pope, said decades ago Paul VI, died 1978. There evidence Francis repeated words public audience Nov. 26, widely reported, boy mourning dead dog. So could fable quickly become taken fact? Part answer may topic pope’s talk crowd day, centered End Times transformation creation “new heaven” “new earth.” Citing St. Paul New Testament, Francis said “the annihilation cosmos everything around us, bringing things fullness being.” The trail digital bread crumbs appears lead Italian news report extended Francis’ discussion renewed creation question whether animals go heaven. “One day see pets eternity Christ,” report quoted Paul VI telling disconsolate boy years ago. The story titled, somewhat misleadingly: “Paradise animals? The Pope doesn’t rule out.” It wasn’t clear pope writer meant, however. The next day, Nov. 27, story Italian daily Corriere della Sera veteran Vaticanista Gian Guido Vecchi pushed headline further: “The Pope pets: “Paradise open creatures.” Vecchi faithfully recounted pope’s talk new creation, also cited Paul VI’s remark. But headline put words Francis’ mouth, became story. The Italian version Huffington Post picked next ran article quoting Francis saying “We go heaven animals” contending pope quoting St. Paul – Pope Paul – making statement console boy lost dog. (That story, way, nowhere Bible.) The urban legend became unstoppable week later translated English picked British press, cited St. Paul saying “One day see animals (the) eternity Christ,” Francis adding phrase: “Paradise open God’s creatures.” Fueling meme fact Francis photographed accepting gift two donkeys company promoting use donkey milk infants allergic cow’s milk – Francis said mother gave donkey’s milk baby. Social media media outlets picked story, conflating statements chronology. It became hot mess story also sparking another theological debate pope known prompting controversy. The New York Times biggest several outlets relating apparently apocryphal tale pets, paradise, Pope Francis. Show caption The New York Times biggest several outlets relating apparently apocryphal tale pets, paradise, Pope Francis. When The New York Times went story, along input ethicists theologians, became gospel truth. Television programs discussed pope’s theological breakthrough, news outlets created photo galleries popes cute animals, others used jumping point discuss religions think animals afterlife. At America magazine, Rev. James Martin wrote essay discussing theological implications Francis’ statements level authority may have. It interesting illuminating, based misunderstanding. A number factors probably contributed journalistic train wreck: The story much going it: Francis took papal name St. Francis Assisi, patron saint environmentalism famously greeted animals brothers sisters. Pope Francis also preparing major teaching document environment, almost since day elected 2013 stressed Christian duty care creation. Francis also blessed blind man’s guide dog shortly elected, affecting image often used connection latest reports concern animals. Moreover, media public primed Francis say novel things disregard staid customs story good check out; fit pattern. In accounts, Francis’ comments also set statements predecessor, Benedict XVI, insisted animals souls. That apparent contrast fit common narrative pitting conservative Benedict ostensibly liberal Francis. That may true areas, probably comes animals. Adding insult injury, Times article cited St. John Paul II saying 1990 animals souls “as near God men are.” But that, too, misquote, media critic Dawn Eden explained website GetReligion. On hand, warnings signs: Francis frowned modern tendency favor pets people, criticized vast amounts money spent wealthy societies animals even children go hungry. In addition, pope’s huge popularity led least one instance myth-making: news reports last year said Francis sneaking Vatican night feed homeless around Rome. The pope personally debunked rumor interview last March, saying idea “has never crossed mind” “depicting pope sort superman, type star, seems offensive me.” Maybe he’ll give another interview deflate latest story, offer real thoughts pets paradise. KRE END GIBSON
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Islamic State training fighter pilots in captured jets, monitoring group says
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Near Suruc, Turkey (CNN) -- Could ISIS fighters training warplane pilots capable turning weapons coalition aircraft? That's worrying prospect suggested unverified report London-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights ISIS three warplanes possession northern Syria. The Syrian opposition group also claims, citing reliable sources Syria, former Iraqi military officers training members Sunni extremist militant group fly them. The planes Al-Jarrah military airport east contested city Aleppo, Syrian Observatory Human Rights said. The former Iraqi military officers among joined ISIS, people living near airport said recently saw airplane flying low altitude took off, according Observatory. Information Islamic State Iraq Syria, calls Islamic State also known ISIL, obtained planes, trainees' previous level familiarity flight, immediately available. CNN independently verified report. However, U.S. Central Command sought pour cold water report. "We're aware ISIL conducting flight operations Syria elsewhere," said spokesman Col. Patrick Ryder. "We continue keep close eye ISIL activity Syria Iraq continue conduct strikes equipment, facilities, fighters centers gravity, wherever may be." ISIS captured large swaths northern eastern Syria, well parts western northern Iraq, says new Islamic caliphate. Kobani airstrikes target ISIS This week seen increased number U.S. airstrikes ISIS northern Syrian city Kobani, 90 miles (145 kilometers) northwest Aleppo. The strikes helping Kurdish fighters ground push back ISIS militants Syrian town, according sources there. The Pentagon said increased focus area reflected greater opportunity rather strategic shift regards importance helping Kurds hold Kobani. "What makes Kobani matter us airstrike perspective (ISIS is) there, want it," said Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon spokesman. Retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt told CNN Friday Kobani tactically militarily important -- taken certain significance. "It's small little town along border Turkey, said. "However, attracted attention world. "The world watching coalition fight ISIS and, that, victory either side Kobani psychological strategic communication victory far outweighs tactical military victory whichever side wins." In recent weeks, administration U.S. defense officials said essential keep city, border Turkey, becoming latest Syria fall ISIS hands. Anbar advances Meanwhile, Iraq's western Anbar province, ISIS militants tightened grip area 15 miles south Falluja, provincial official said Thursday. ISIS brought many fighters, armed heavy weaponry machinery, order attack control town Amiryat al-Falluja, head town's council, Shaker Mahmoud, said Thursday. Mahmoud urged Iraqi government send military reinforcements support security forces inside town. The deputy head Anbar provincial council, Falleh al-Issawi, told CNN phone Friday curfew imposed city Ramadi notice. This prompted fear potential suicide attacks ISIS fighters, particularly Friday prayers, said. The curfew imposed Thursday night. Al-Issawi told CNN situation Ramadi critical, "heavy clashes Iraqi security forces supporters one side ISIS militants another." Car bomb attacks claimed ISIS targeted Shia areas Baghdad Tuesday, killing least seven people injuring more. CNN's Raja Razek reported near Suruc, Laura Smith-Spark wrote London Jason Hanna Atlanta. CNN's Barbara Starr Kareem Khadder contributed report.
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Christian Bale quits Steve Jobs movie
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British man suspected appearing videos hostages beheaded The British Isis militant suspected appearing videos showing beheading US UK hostages named reports Mohammed Emwazi London. The Washington Post published lengthy article naming masked man known Jihadi John, spoke videos British accent. Emwazi, believed aged 27, known MI5 "person interest" 2011, according BBC. It reports name revealed earlier stage "operational reasons". One Emwazi's friends quoted The Post saying: “I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John." The Post claims Emwazi affluent family west London graduated University Westminster degree computer programming. It says believed travelled Syria 2012 later joined Isis. An international manhunt led FBI launched August 2014 thought appeared video footage showing beheading American photojournalist James Foley. Asim Qureshi, research director rights group, CAGE, said "extremely strong resemblance", militant videos Emwazi. Mr Qureshi says contact Emwazi left Syria. Foley's death followed brutal killing four UK US aid workers journalists, shown footage next balaclava clad militant dressed black, believed Jihadi John. He thought featured videos threatening lives Japanese hostages Haruna Yukawa Kenji Goto, later killed extremist group. The name 'Jihadi John' came reported hostages referred militant 'John' time captive. Emwazi reported started become radicalised trip planned Tanzania. He two friends detained police overnight landing Dar es Salaam eventually deported. It claimed Emwazi told friends flown Amsterdam officer MI5 accused trying reach Somalia, militant group al-Shabaab operates. Mr Qureshi says met Emwazi autumn returned trip discuss taken place. “Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated,” Mr Qureshi told The Post. The Post reports Emwazi moved Kuwait, birthplace, returned London twice detained counterterrorism officials Britain, took fingerprints searched belongings. He allegedly prevented returning Kuwait, telling Mr Qureshi email: “I job waiting marriage get started, I feel like prisoner, cage, London." Mr Qureshi last spoke Emwazi 2012 contacted advice. He felt “actions taken criminalize way something actions", according Mr Qureshi. One friend said believed Emwazi wanted teach English Saudi Arabia unsuccessful shortly disappeared. “He stage reached point really trying find another way get out," friend quoted saying. The Metropolitan Police said statement: "We going confirm identity anyone stage give update progress live counter-terrorism investigation." The Home Office said would neither confirm deny reports stage.
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The Pumpkin-Spice Condom Is Just a Figment of Your Own Gross Imagination
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A small meteorite crashed wooded area Nicaragua's capital Managua overnight, government said Sunday. Residents reported hearing mysterious boom left 16-foot deep crater near city's airport, Associated Press reports. Government spokeswoman Rosario Murillo said committee formed government study event determined "relatively small" meteorite "appears come asteroid passing close Earth." House-sized asteroid 2014 RC, measured 60 feet diameter, skimmed Earth weekend, ABC News reports. Murillo said Nicaragua ask international experts help local scientists understanding happened. The crater left meteorite radius 39 feet depth 16 feet, said Humberto Saballos, volcanologist Nicaraguan Institute Territorial Studies committee. He said still clear meteorite disintegrated buried. Humberto Garcia, Astronomy Center National Autonomous University Nicaragua, said meteorite could related asteroid forecast pass planet Saturday night. "We study could ice rock," said. Wilfried Strauch, adviser Institute Territorial Studies, said "very strange one reported streak light. We ask anyone photo something." Local residents reported hearing loud boom Saturday night, said see anything strange sky. "I sitting porch I saw nothing, sudden I heard large blast. We thought bomb felt expansive wave," Jorge Santamaria told The Associated Press. The site crater near Managua's international airport air force base. Only journalists state media allowed visit it.
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Christian Bale in Talks to Play Steve Jobs (Exclusive)
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"We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale." Christian Bale didn’t audition win role late Apple CEO Steve Jobs upcoming biopic, says screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. “Well, meeting,” Sorkin told Bloomberg Television interview confirming Dark Knight star play Jobs. “We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale.” Sorkin, writer behind television shows like The West Wing The Newsroom, adapting Walter Isaacson’s 2011 biography big screen, four years rendering Mark Zuckerberg, founder Facebook, film The Social Network. The Academy Award winning Bale rumored role possible contenders, including Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Leonardo Dicaprio, according The Verge. But Sorkin confirmed interview posted Thursday Bale fill challenging role. “He words say movie people three movies combined,” Sorkin said. “There isn’t scene frame he’s in. So it’s extremely difficult part gonna crush it.”
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Brian Williams Demands Apology From Social Media Over Erroneous Urination Reports (Video)
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Along unveiling Apple Watch earlier year, company also announced prices wearable device start $349. French website iGen.fr claims idea pricing stainless steel variant, well gold variant. According publication, stainless steel variant Apple Watch priced around $500, gold variant priced $4,000 $5,000. This line earlier rumors, claimed top-end variant Apple Watch priced $1,000. While Apple didn’t announce variant would priced $350, widely believed entry-level aluminum variant Apple Watch. RELATED: All want know: Apple Watch specifications, features price As availability, publication claims first Apple Watch start shipping Valentine’s Day 2015. While line earlier rumors, contrast Apple Retail SVP Angela Ahrendts hinted yesterday. In video message company’s retail employees, hinted Apple Watch launch spring next year. She said, “We’re going holidays, we’ll go Chinese New Year, we’ve got new watch launch coming spring.”
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Microsoft Hires Dalek-style Robocops to Guard Silicon Valley HQ
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The Islamist group Boko Haram denied claims Nigeria’s government agreed ceasefire release 200 abducted schoolgirls. The announcement came video sent Agence France-Presse Saturday militant group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, ruled future talks government said girls converted Islam married since kidnapped six months ago. Some 276 schoolgirls seized remote north-eastern town Chibok Borno state April. Many escaped first couple days 219 remain missing. More 500 women girls aged infancy 65 kidnapped Boko Haram held militant camps since 2009, Human Rights Watch said week, including 60 reportedly kidnapped two towns north-eastern Nigeria last week. Many targeted Christians attending school. Girls women abducted Islamist group later released spoken life captivity included forced marriage labour, rape, torture, psychological abuse coerced religious conversion. Shekau said latest video Chibok schoolgirls become Muslims. “They memorised two chapters Qur’an,” said. Speaking Hausa, said: “We married off. They marital homes.” Families Chibok schoolgirls said shocked surprised marriage claims. Pogo Bitrus, head Chibok Elders Forum, said: “We sceptical talks release girls never took ceasefire seriously since announcement, never stopped attacking communities. Therefore information girls married surprising us.” Bitrus four nieces among hostages. “We hoping government step whatever efforts making quell insurgency,” said. Enoch Mark, Christian pastor Chibok whose daughter niece among hostages, said girls’ families “lost words”. “Since kidnapped certainty situation in. We keep getting conflicting information,” said. “We keep hoping returned us.” Daniel Bekele Human Rights Watch said Chibok kidnappings #BringBackOurGirls campaign focused global attention vulnerability girls north-eastern Nigeria. “Now Nigerian government allies need step efforts put end brutal abductions provide medical, psychological social needs women girls managed escape,” said.
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Nigeria Says It Struck A Cease-Fire With Boko Haram, But Are They Talking To The Right Guy?
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Questions surrounded purported deal Nigerian government Boko Haram release missing schoolgirls The Nigerian government says agreed ceasefire Islamist militant group Boko Haram negotiating release 219 schoolgirls kidnapped six months ago. The deal would mark huge breakthrough five-year insurgency extremists seeking create Islamic state north Africa’s populous country. It left thousands dead worldwide outcry prompted girls abducted April north-eastern town Chibok. Members Bring Back Our Girls campaign tweeted: “We monitoring news huge expectations.” But questions surrounded purported agreement Friday. Similar claims government military failed bear fruit. The Nigerian president, Goodluck Jonathan, expected declare standing re-election, positive news hostages insurgency could deflect criticism handling crisis. Mike Omeri, government spokesman, told press conference capital, Abuja: “Already, terrorists announced ceasefire furtherance desire peace. In regard, government Nigeria has, similar vein, declared ceasefire.” Omeri claimed direct negotiations week release missing girls. Boko Haram negotiators “assured schoolgirls people captivity alive well”, said. The truce announced Friday Nigeria’s chief defence staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, ordered troops comply immediately agreement. Boko Haram made public statement. The group demanding release detained extremists exchange girls. Jonathan said could countenance prisoner swap. The failure Jonathan’s government rescue girls prompted international campaign daily Bring Back Our Girls rallies Abuja highlight girls’ plight. There anger posters calling Jonathan’s re-election February using hashtag BringBackGoodluck2015 appeared ordered torn down. In July, Jonathan met first time parents girls dozens classmates managed escape. It followed months controversy parents sought meeting. He finally agreed meeting request Malala Yousafzai, 17-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl shot Taliban militants 2012 Nobel peace prize month campaigning girls’ right education. Jonathan’s principal secretary, Hassan Tukur, told Agence France-Presse Friday agreement end hostilities reached following talks, well deal release 219 girls. Tukur said represented government two meetings Islamist extremists neighbouring Chad, mediated country’s president, Idriss Déby. “Boko Haram issued ceasefire result discussions them,” said Tukur. “They agreed release Chibok girls,” added. But uncertainty identity Boko Haram’s representative talks, named Tukur Danladi Ahmadu. Multiple analysts cast doubt Ahmadu’s credibility Boko Haram envoy. Shehu Sani, Boko Haram expert negotiated group behalf government, told AFP: “I never heard man, Boko Haram wanted declare ceasefire, would come group’s leader, Abubakar Shekau.” Ralph Bello-Fadile, assistant Nigeria’s national security adviser (NSA), told conference Monday inundated fraudsters claiming represent Shekau. “Government wants negotiate, far nobody come forward speaks Shekau,” told Chatham House event Abuja. Ahmadu gave interview broadcast Friday yesterday Hausa language service Voice America radio claimed group’s chief security officer charge publicity. He made mention end hostilities vague details apparent talks, even claiming met Shekau. He also referred jihadi group Boko Haram, name means “western education forbidden”. The name imposed Islamist radicals outsiders – insurgents never use term. Their leaders exclusively used name Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, means “People Committed Propagation Prophet’s Teachings Jihad”. Boko Haram stormed school Chibok April snatched nearly 300 students, 219 remain captivity. This week 50 protesters red shirts tried march presidential villa repeatedly diverted riot police. The president blamed activists politicising abductions influencing parents.
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US officials: Video shows American's execution
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Two U.S. officials say believe American journalist James Foley victim executed Islamic State militants shown grisly video released Tuesday. Separately, Foley's family confirmed death statement posted webpage created rally support release. In statement, Foley's mother, Diane Foley, said journalist, quote, "gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people." One U.S. officials said President Barack Obama expected make statement killing Wednesday. The U.S. officials spoke condition anonymity authorized discuss video name.
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Norfolk Man Pays £300 For His Constipated Goldfish To Have Lifesaving Surgery
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A new rumor making rounds today claims recent trip Germany Apple CEO Tim Cook overheard telling retail employee waterproofing Apple Watch improved since unveiled last year, apparently even worn shower, device shown first time company didn’t say waterproof enough worn swimming taking shower. The rumor iGen.fr claims Cook speaking employees retail store Berlin told wears Apple Watch everywhere, “even shower.” It kept mind though Apple Watch unveiled last year company said device good wearing rain, getting sweaty workout washing hands. There mention showers swimming pools. While possible Apple tweaked watch enough good tasks well, one can’t discount possibility Cook might simply misheard, we’ll really wait device arrives find resistant water. The Apple Watch start shipping customers April. Filed Apple >Gadgets. Read Apple Watch tim cook.
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SEE IT: California homeless man uses $100 gift to give food to others
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British Intelligence officials zeroed suspect on-camera ISIS murder American journalist Jim Foley, widely believed slim, light-skinned rapper London. Though MI5 MI6 agencies releasing man's name, reports say Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary — also known “Lyricist Jinn” “L Jinny” — main suspect. According USA Today, identified via voice comparisons, Abdel Bary's music career left plenty samples consider. USA Today reports U.S. intelligence yet able confirm results. Abdel Bary's father, Adel Abdel Bari, believed associate Osama bin Laden's allegedly involved 1998 U.S. embassy bombings. He extradited U.S. 2012. The younger Bary's music seems chart path radicalization: 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. About 500 Britons believed fighting Syria flag ISIS, well several hundred individuals U.S. Canada.
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Unverified video shows beheading of aid worker David Haines
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KFC (NYSE:YUM) Gets Occupational Business License To Sell Marijuana In Colorado Restaurants. In state Colorado, cannabis clinics big industry – earning retailers nearly $1 million per year. Those numbers made impact KFC Corporation, made decision include pot dispensary part Colorado franchise restaurants. Franchisees chance build foundation business additional $35,000 setup fee. The KFC Corporation able get approval February 3, 2015 Cannabis Retail Recreational Marijuana / Medical Cannabis Occupational Business License. So far, 42 almost 100 KFC franchises located state Colorado made “option” addition menu. Their actually humorous comparison due south park episode “medicinal fried chicken” KFC selling marijuana famous fried chicken In midst major crisis happens cartman favorite foods KFC replaced medicinal marijuana stores. Though KFC isn’t going business adapting new trend. “In order successful, deep understanding market critical success,” says KFC spokesperson William Rausch. “It’s evolution ready serve needs people Colorado.” For people choosing buy marijuana must provide picture ID showing 21 years older order make purchase Coloradans allowed purchase 28 grams one time, people citizens colorado limited purchase allowed buy quarter time Due banking restrictions, making purchase dispensaries cash business . Ounces usually start price 200 go along pot tax 25 % In addition making profit “leafy green” also delectable edibles stock. They offering Smashed Potatoes, Macaroni Munchies andBong Time Biscuits – made tasty cannabis butter KFC anticipating get 100 franchisees ready go new inventory March 2016. #KushForCure
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ISIS Beheads American Journalist
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The Islamic State released video jihadists beheading American journalist James Wright Foley Syria. The video almost five minutes long includes threats President Barack Obama United States. In video, temporarily available YouTube since removed, terrorists remind audience Obama authorized military action IS replayed Obama’s press conference announced airstrikes. To declaration “slippery slope towards new war front Muslims.” Foley appears knees orange jumpsuit. He relays message US government true killer. He addresses family well. The message choppy, gives appearance reading cards placed front camera. His executioner speaks appears British accent, saying many Muslims worldwide accepted IS war IS is, essence, war Muslims. The UK one Islamic State's active targets recruitment. After beheads Foley, presents camera another journalist, Steven Joel Soltoff, worked Time The National Interest. Soltoff reported missing middle last year. The executioner said America’s next move determine IS’s next move appears threat second journalist. Foley independent journalist Middle East. In 2011, one four journalists kidnapped Qaddafi’s forces Libya, said interview Boston Globe, “You don’t want defined guy got captured 2011... believe front-line journalism important.” He spoke Northwestern University experience Libya. His family set website help find Foley since disappearance Syria Thanksgiving 2012.
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Steve Jobs Biopic Eyes Seth Rogen to Play Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak
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Seth Rogen set star Steve Wozniak opposite Christian Bale Sony’s Steve Jobs biopic, sources confirm. Variety reported Oct. 15 Bale talks star “Jobs,” Sony’s biopic late Apple co-founder. Writer Aaron Sorkin recently confirmed Bale casting. Jessica Chastain eyed unspecified role. Based Walter Isaacson’s biography “Steve Jobs,” real-life drama directed Oscar-winner Danny Boyle. Scott Rudin producing tech drama along Mark Gordon Guymon Casady. Sorkin, also penned Facebook drama “The Social Network,” publicly said movie divided three long scenes, taking place backstage one Apple’s famous product launches. Sony acquired rights following Apple mogul’s death 2011. Wozniak founded Apple Jobs Ronald Wayne credited launching Apple I Apple II computers late 1970s, profound impact microcomputer revolution. He left Apple full-time employee 1987. Last year’s independently financed “Jobs” starred Ashton Kutcher Jobs Josh Gad Wozniak covered era 1974 2001 iPod launched. Worldwide box office modest $36 million. Rogen starred year Universal’s “Neighbors” seen next James Franco Sony’s “The Interview.” He represented UTA, Principal Entertainment LA attorney Fred Toczek.
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Source: Tom Brokaw Wants Brian Williams Fired
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Macaulay Culkin died — least, according death hoax spreading online. The troubled actor, one point reportedly entrenched heroin addiction friends feared months live, subject hoax claiming found dead Manhattan apartment. News Macaulay Culkin allegedly died spread quickly Facebook Twitter, users linking story something called MSNBC.website.com (which entirely separate real MSNBC). The report read: Sources reporting Macaulay Culkin, best known role Kevin McCallister Home Alone sequel Home Alone 2: Lost New York, found dead age 34. Multiple unconfirmed reports say Culkin found dead Friday afternoon Manhattan apartment police responded wellness check requested family member. At least one occupant Manhattan apartment confirmed apartment belongs Culkin police confirmed man’s identity time. “The apartment exceptionally clean found signs abuse foul-play depending coroner make final ruling happened today,” said Det. James Patterson, Manhattan Police Department. It months since last hoax claiming Macaulay Culkin dead. The actor also reported dead back April, Facebook users mourning alleged death even memorial page popping up. “At 11 a.m. ET Sunday (April 20, 2014), beloved actor Macaulay Culkin passed away,” report claimed. “Macaulay Culkin born August 26, 1980 New York. He missed forgotten. Please show sympathy condolences commenting liking page.” Though reps actor denied April reports, yet spoken latest hoax claiming Macaulay Culkin dead.
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Iraqi Official Dismisses ‘Unfounded’ Reports That ISIS Fighters Have Ebola
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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.
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Comfort eating? Chinese woman, 26, spends an entire WEEK in KFC after being dumped by boyfriend
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Some 219 years ago, founding fathers Sam Adams Paul Revere looked bit history tucked corner stone Massachusetts State House. On Thursday, excavators carefully extracted keepsakes, according Boston Globe. The time capsule, contained 5-by-7-inch copper box, thought hold collection coins artifacts dating far back 1652. The capsule actually already extracted 1855, original cowhide capsule replaced metal box new items, including coins 1800s, added stash.The box mortared inside State House cornerstone. Meghan Kelly, spokeswoman Executive Office Administration Finance, told Globe box may also hold engraved silver plate, newspapers, seal Commonwealth, cards title page Massachusetts Colony Records. Time Capsule Has Steve Jobs' Computer Mouse It’s believed one oldest time capsules ever recovered state — likely would remained place concerns water seeping State House particular corner. That inspection prompted officials re-excavate time capsule investigate contents make sure items good condition. “Hopefully damage able observe artifacts trace us back history building, Commonwealth country,” said Secretary State William Galvin, hand capsule’s excavation, according Boston Globe. As luck would it, another time capsule recovered Boston past October. That 100-year-old capsule extracted holding head golden lion statue perched atop Old State House downtown Boston. That capsule held sealed letters, photographs, newspaper articles. Video: Mythical Roman 'She-Wolf' Cave Discovered As recently extracted time capsule, it’s held safe Boston Museum Fine Arts. On Sunday examiners X-ray box plan carefully open inspect contents next week. After that, returned State House cornerstone, perhaps new items added future generations rediscover. -- via Boston Globe. Photo: The newly recovered time capsule. Credit: WCVB/screen grab
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The Apple Watch has a low-power mode that only tells the time
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TORONTO – A Canadian soldier shot War Memorial Ottawa Wednesday morning, multiple shots fired inside Parliament Hill. According witness, shooter black hair, wearing grey jacket scarf. Witnesses reported gunfire inside halls Parliament, including dozen shots outside Parliament Hill library. Police ambulance scene, Parliament Hill lockdown. Ottawa police confirmed call 9:52 a.m. report shots fired. Raw video: Emergency workers perform CPR shots fired Parliament Hill Witnesses scene War Memorial said shock; number performed CPR victim. “I’m trying grasp now,” said male witness, said soldiers “normal drill.” “They march rifle hand [the suspect] came right hand side fired shot right one soldiers. [The soldier] went went aid. The suspect took across street vehicle,” said. Ottawa shooting The scene Ottawa man believed soldier shot near War Memorial. Vassy Kapelos/Global News Ottawa shooting The scene Ottawa man believed soldier shot near War Memorial. Vassy Kapelos/Global News 12345678 The incident comes two days two Canadian soldiers run over–and one killed–in Quebec man terrorist-linked ideology. More come. With files The Canadian Press Follow live blog latest updates below:
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Shots Heard In Alleged Brown Shooting Recording [AUDIO]
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If North Korea's Supreme Leader, Kim Jong-un, running Hermit Kingdom, is? That presumes, course, 30-something leader run serious health problems, physical political, one yet knows sure -- remained public view five weeks. But opaque world North Korean politics, that's enough start serious guessing game. While North Korean officials quietly let word filter week Kim fine injured ankle, quelled speculation might grasp reins power slip -- slipped -- chubby hands. There handful possible pretenders throne, perhaps intriguing 27-year-old Kim Yo Jong, wields ultimate trump card youngest daughter late departed leader Kim Jong Il granddaughter founder country, Kim Il Sung. A think-tank operated North Korean defectors, North Korea Intellectuals' Solidarity, says may directing government, least temporarily. As top figures North Korea, particularly members Kim family, little known Kim Yo Jong, much compilation snippets information. One extensive bios comes Michael Madden, runs blog North Korea Leadership Watch. He says Kim Yo Jong identified North Korean media deputy director Workers' Party Korea, powerful position indeed. It first explicit mention state media report senior party official -- sign ascension. Madden also says works aide brother, Kim Jong-un -- something chief staff -- running public events, itineraries logistical needs. In addition, ties Guard Command Ministry State Security. Her biggest foray West came child attended elementary school Berne, Switzerland 1996 2000, using name "Kim Yo'ng Sun" living North Korean Embassy. Her brother, Supreme Leader, also studying nearby. Madden says photos child captured home video parents school. Kim Yo Jong made periodic appearances public, notably December 2011 various events held deceased father, Kim Jong Il. She also shown North Korean media background brother visits hospitals children's camps, seen sitting elite arm chair section reserved high officials, though second row, concert attended brother. Madden also says believes played large role planning Hwang's recent trip South Korea, raising speculation powerful figures upper hand pulling off. "She one people [North Korea] know unfettered direct access (Kim Jong Un)," Madden tells Global Post. "At present time I would surprised sole gatekeeper." Victor Cha, analyst Center Strategic International Studies handled North Korea portfolio National Security Council, tells CNN Kim Yo Jong, age 27, fact running country "it means something seriously wrong Kim Jong Un sort void they're desperately trying fill." Among already wielding power Hwang Pyong So, moved quickly Kim Jong Un vice marshall Korean People's Army new chief General Political Bureau KPA. Most important, vice-director Organization Guidance Department Workers Party Korea, post finalizes appointments within North Korea's leadership. Hwang's rapid rise makes chief beneficiary series recent high-level military purges, including arrest execution Supreme Leader's uncle, Jang Song Theak, four-star general. Last weekend, Hwang, believed around 65 years old, led North Korean delegation surprise visit South Korea, ostensibly visit Asian Games, North Korean athletes participating. The delegation reportedly gave South Koreans one day's notice. Hwang, decked high-peaked cap, also held closed-door talks top South Korean officials agreed restart long-stalled peace talks two countries, still technically war. Hwang's position atop military structure offers considerable clout highly structured, tightly controlled North Korea makes prime contender top spot. Of course, secretive world like North Korea, powerful figures may well operate shadows. One clue pecking order, though, favorite old Cold War Kremlinologists -- seeing sits next public events. One well-placed figure, literally figuratively, Gen. O Kum Chol, shown July sitting two seats away Kim Jong-un volleyball game. As Vice Chief KPA General Staff, O Kum Chol's portfolio includes military strategy planning well relations foreign militaries. He also member central committee Workers' Party Korea deputy Supreme People's Assembly, gives considerable clout. On hand, guy sitting Kim Jong Un none Hwang Pyong So. Until Kim Jong Un's status clarified, speculation continue.
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Former British Rapper Reportedly Under Investigation for James Foley Beheading
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British intelligence agencies MI5 MI6 identified man suspected horrific beheading American journalist James Foley, according UK media reports. The hooded man English accent believed 23-year-old Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, known fellow Islamic State militants Jihadi John. The former rapper left family home affluent west London suburb last year fight civil war Syria. In early August tweeted photo wearing military camouflage black hood, holding severed head left hand. British SAS forces hunting Foley's killers, using range high-tech equipment track potentially free hostages. The Mail Sunday reporting "significant force" SAS personnel deployed northern Iraq past two days, joining local units fighting IS. They fanned four-man teams, accompanying Iraqi Kurdish troops effort find British jihadis. The Sunday Times reports Bary key focus man hunt. He one British jihadists former hostages referred Beatles British accents. The two others called "George" "Ringo". >Share story Facebook The two Britons suspected involvement crime Aine Davis, former drug dealer converted Islam, Razul Islam, believed joined terrorist group murdered Foley. Bary son Egyptian-born militant awaiting trail terrorism Manhattan, due alleged involvement bombing US embassies Kenya Tanzania 1998. Before leaving family home fight Syria, Bary aspiring rapper known L Jinny whose music played one UK's popular radio stations, BBC Radio 1. Recordings songs prove vital investigating team, experts using voice recognition technology match voice man brutally decapitated Foley. Bary made number music videos songs, titles Flying High, Dreamer Overdose. It believed indoctrinated Islamic preacher named Anjem Choudary persuaded join fight Syria.
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ISIS Appears To Behead American Photojournalist In YouTube Video
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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.
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God is a woman- Priest who died for 48 minutes claims
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Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, went rap name L. Jinny Lyricist Jinn, suspect beheading journalist James Foley week. Bary, 24, said left home last year join rebels Syria. According TMZ, music played BBC. The Independent newspaper reported tweeted photo holding severed head earlier August. ”Chillin’ homie what’s left him,” tweeted. Ex-ISIS hostages said nickname “John Beatle” British accent. Some analysts said killer Foley video British accent. Bary lived Maida Vale, located west London, reported Independent. His father Adel Abdul Bary, Egyptian refugee said aide Osama bin Laden. In tracks uploaded YouTube 2012, Bary talks violence drug use. ”It’s hard progress future damaged past still I try count blessings I thank Allah,” said one tracks. ”I’m trying change ways there’s blood hands I can’t change ways there’s funds bank. He added: “I can’t differentiate angels demons, heart’s disintegrating. I ain’t got normal feelings.” The Associated Press update: Obama faces tug military action Syria WASHINGTON (AP) — For three years, President Barack Obama resisted pull potential U.S. military action Syria. He held firm even civil war’s death toll climbed toward 200,000, Syrian government used chemical weapons civilians Islamic State militants strengthened amid chaos. Now Obama must decide whether extremist group’s murder American journalist James Foley, well broader threat group could pose U.S. interests, change cautious calculus. Pressure coming military leaders go Islamic State inside Syria. But must weigh aversion risks could come plunging United States country torn apart intractable internal conflict. White House officials suggested airstrikes Syria option, though officials say specific military proposals yet presented president. “We’re actively considering what’s going necessary deal threat, we’re going restricted borders,” said Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser. “We’ve shown time there’s counterterrorism threat, we’ll take direct action threat, necessary.” Even Foley’s murder, Obama found far different footing Middle East probably expected sixth year presidency. After running White House pledge end Iraq war making good promise late 2011, Obama thrust U.S. military back Iraq month limited airstrike campaign Islamic State targets. Obama said send U.S. combat troops another ground war Mideast. But expanding airstrikes Iraq broadening include Syria could mean lengthy American military commitment region could consume much Obama’s remaining time office. “What learned past dozen years part world use military power unpredictable,” said Stephen Walt, professor international affairs Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School Government. That may particularly true Syria, President Bashar Assad’s government warring opposition forces. Unlike Iraq, battle lines clearly drawn. Syria host military players close proximity other, including Islamic State, al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, mainstream Western-backed rebels pro-government forces. The Islamic State among groups fighting Assad, meaning U.S. campaign weaken extremists could actually strengthen leader White House sought push office. Obama could try counteract uncomfortable dynamic also taking strikes Assad, though could put U.S. hook kind long-term commitment rebuilding Syria tried avoid. The risks less troubling Obama allows Islamic State continue unfettered access safe Syria. Politically, could bolster argument critics overseeing American retreat world stage. It also could give militants space strengthen become threat U.S. interests region, also U.S. home. Obama’s military leadership made clear recent days threat Islamic State cannot fully eliminated without going group Syria, well Iraq. “This organization apocalyptic, end-of-days strategic vision eventually defeated,” said Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman Joint Chiefs Staff. “Can defeated without addressing part organization resides Syria? The answer no. That addressed sides essentially point nonexistent border.” To White House critics, unappetizing options result Obama’s foreign policy missteps. They argue gave extremists opening Iraq reach agreement Iraqi government leave U.S. forces country 2011. They say decision provide heavy weaponry moderate rebel groups Syria also helped facilitate Islamic State’s rise. Without course correction, Obama’s critics argue, U.S. greater risk. “If assist Iraqi partners moderate Syrians fighting ISIL directly target ISIL’s leadership networks Iraq Syria, I fear James Foley American die hands,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., using one acronyms Islamic State. Obama’s advisers say responsibility stemming rise Islamic State rest solely United States. The White House imploring Sunni states region — Saudi Arabia, Jordan United Arab Emirates particular — wield influence tribal leaders Iraq get push Islamic State areas occupied. The U.S. also discussing ways allies Britain, France, Australia Canada become involved intelligence sharing, military assistance Kurdish forces Iraq moderate opposition forces Syria, necessary, joining U.S. military action.
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Catholic Priest Dies for 48 Minutes, Comes Back to Life and Claims God Is Female
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Et si Dieu était une femme? C'est ce qu'affirme le père John Micheal O’neal, prêtre de 71 ans dans le Massachusetts. Le 29 janvier dernier, il est amené d’urgence à l’hôpital, victime d'une crise cardiaque. Quelques minutes après son arrivée, il est déclaré cliniquement mort. Les médecins parviennent finalement à le «ramener à la vie en redémarrant son cœur, 48 minutes après qu’il s’est arrêté, rapportent plusieurs médias américains. Le religieux américain prétendu avoir des souvenirs clairs de ce qui lui était arrivé pendant ces longues minutes de mort clinique. Il explique avoir eu la sensation d’être sorti de son corps, entouré par une lumière écrasante, et éprouvé un sentiment d’intense amour autour de lui. Des sensations souvent évoquées par ceux qui ont fait l’expérience de mort imminente (EMI). Dieu, une «figure maternelle chaleureuse et réconfortante» Mais John Micheal O’neal va plus loin. Il affirme être monté au ciel et avoir rencontré le Tout-puissant. Celui-ci serait un «être de lumière», mais surtout, une «figure maternelle chaleureuse et réconfortante». «Sa présence était à la fois immense et réconfortante», déclare le prêtre catholique. «Elle avait une voix douce et apaisante et sa présence était aussi rassurante que l'étreinte d'une mère. Le fait que Dieu soit une Sainte=Mère au lieu d'un Saint-Père ne dérange pas, elle est tout ce que j'espérais et même plus encore». Ces déclarations ont provoqué l’émoi dans le clergé catholique de l'archidiocèse, obligeant le cardinal Sean P. O’Malley à faire une déclaration publique, pour expliquer que Dieu n’était pas une femme et que le père O’neal avait subi des hallucinations.
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No, Banksy hasn’t been arrested
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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.
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A Bunch Of People Thought Banksy Got Arrested But It Was A Hoax
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Amidst fist-pumping Bono-goofing yesterday, one piece information conspicuously absent: The Apple Watch's battery life. What's point strapping tiny computer body needs constant charging? According Re/code, even Apple quite figured battery dilemma yet. After Tim Cook mentioned charging Apple Watch "every night" stage, John Paczkowski confirms today source within Apple pins charge-by date nightly—which would imply Apple Watch battery life less day. Apparently, Apple still working improve number release. "We anticipate people charge nightly designed innovative charging solution combines MagSafe technology inductive charging," Apple spokesperson told Paczkowski, seemingly confirming source. This Apple's problem. As paradigm, smartwatches still quite kinks need working they'll seem truly functional—and battery life one biggest. On Monday, Gizmodo's Brent Rose reported Moto 360's battery life, bad expected, 24 hours. That's terrible, present problems user experience perspective. The main selling point many smartwatches constantly track activity, sleeping working out. If device needs charged even hours every day, that's lost data, information designer Nicholas Felton pointed yesterday Twitter: Also sad watch charging solution means unbroken health stats impossible. Not necessary everyone, important many. — Nicholas Felton (@feltron) September 9, 2014 Sure, everyone cares tracking things like REM cycles. Not everyone mind taking watch hours every day. But ideal use case Apple Watch, like regular watch, effortless omnipresence. It work—and periods time longer 12 hours. [Re/code]
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Boyfriend cuts off his penis and throws it in the bin after girlfriend dumps him for being bad in bed
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None 28 bodies found mass grave restive southwestern Mexico belongs group 43 missing students, Mexico's attorney general said Tuesday. The students, feared massacred police league gang members, went missing southwestern state Guerrero Sept. 26. The discovery series mass graves near town Iguala, students went missing, sent shockwaves throughout Mexico, around 100,000 people died drug-related violence since 2007. Speaking press conference Tuesday, Mexican Attorney General Jesus Murillo said none charred remains found first mass grave matched genetically missing students. "What I say first mass grave found, first ones already results, I say (remains) match DNA families young people," said. But authorities found another mass grave near site, Murillo said, checking remains. He also said 14 police officers arrested following earlier arrests least 22. Protesters Mexico Demand Answers Missing Students Mass Graves Found Near Mexico Town Where Students Went Missing Mexico Massacre Victims Feared Be Missing Students
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Sorry, KFC isn't going to be selling weed in Colorado restaurants
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'It's nonsense', says official North Korea moved deny reports leader Kim Jong-un planning open restaurant Scotland. The dictator presides chain restaurants known “Pyongyang”, international branches already including Amsterdam, number North Korea experts speculated Scotland would natural target expansion. Kim reported taken keen interest Scottish affairs referendum debate September, officials claimed felt vote independence “would positive thing”. It also noted Scotch whisky favourite tipple among North Korean elite, tourists asked make gifts drink tour guides hosts instead cash. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch blog, told Scotsman “would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland”, UK-Korea Institute’s Jenny Town told Mirror Kim would support “any country struggling independence legitimacy”. But speaking The Independent, official North Korean embassy said reports: “It’s nonsense.” He declined comment further. Mr Madden said Pyongyang restaurants around 10 years, significant proportion takings funnelled back government coffers. He said one ways majority people experience North Korean culture without making trip secretive state. “But tailor menus suit,” added. “Customers Western Europe won’t get plateful dog!”
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CNN Posts Alleged Audio of Michael Brown Shooting
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The World Health Organisation investigating reports ISIS militants showing Iraqi hospital Ebola. According three media outlets undisclosed number militants displaying signs disease attended hospital ISIS-held city Mosul, 250 miles north Baghdad. While reports, Kurdish pro-Iraqi sources, remain unconfirmed, WHO spokesman Christy Feig said group trying reach officials ISIS-held areas offer help. Infection: Several ISIS militants arrived hospital Mosul displaying signs Ebola according unconfirmed reports UN workers currently banned entering ISIS-controlled areas Iraq Syria unlikely operation region could carried out. Ms Feig told Mashable: 'We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola.' The symptoms ebola similar diseases including malaria yellow fever Mosul control ISIS since June 2014 past weeks militants reportedly executed dozen doctors refusing treat injured fighters. According report Iraq's pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, disease brought Mosul 'terrorists' arriving 'from several countries' Africa. The symptoms Ebola, include nausea vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding bruising, similar diseases including malaria yellow fever meaning could easily misdiagnosed. In addition, ISIS fighters believed travelled West Africa Ebola outbreak originated coming areas reports disease. The reports appeared pro-government Kurdish media true could catastrophic implications people ISIS-held areas group western science medicine. It known surviving doctors Mosul equipped test Ebola trained treat patients prevent spread disease. ISIS fighters pictured June 2014, extremist group swept Iraq seizing territory including city Mosul Yesterday United States allies staged 29 air strikes Islamic State targets Syria Iraq Wednesday, Combined Joint Task Force said. The action Syria included 17 strikes near cities Al Raqqah, Dayr az Zawr Kobani. A variety Islamic State buildings, fighting positions units hit. In Iraq, 12 strikes targeted Islamic State buildings, fighting positions units near cities Mosul, Fallujah Sinjar. Fighters, bombs remotely controlled aircraft used.
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Seth Rogen to Play Apple’s Steve Wozniak
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Aaron Sorkin's upcoming film former Apple CEO Steve Jobs reportedly found Steve Wozniak: Seth Rogen. The news, first reported Variety Thursday, comes one week Sorkin confirmed Christian Bale portray Jobs Sony Pictures film, based Walter Isaacson's biography late tech luminary. Sony immediately respond Mashable's request comment casting report, Rogen stranger working Sony. He previously starred studio's This Is End last year star The Interview December. This seventh film Sorkin written, including The Social Network 2010. It told three sequences focusing Apple's launches iPod, NeXT Macintosh. The movie — like Open Roads' Jobs flick starring Ashton Kutcher titular character Josh Gad Wozniak — explore Jobs' life, particularly relationships. "It’s biopic; it’s story Steve Jobs — it’s something much different that," Sorkin said April. "He’s fascinating guy — part hero, part antihero... He’s fascinating guy surrounded fascinating people, interesting relationships people life." Steve Jobs passed away Oct. 5, 2011. Sorkin confirmed year finished film's script. "It audience whether it’s good not," Sorkin said. "But Steve Jobs one times I ended writing I set write. It’s incredibly satisfying feeling." Wozniak critical Gad's portrayal ("personalities wrong although mine closer"), fascinating see say Rogen. Steve Jobs introduces Macintosh world. Computing would never same. Ridley Scott's famous "1984" commercial original Macintosh continues find imitators, even today. In 2011, Motorola attempted spoof classic ad promotional spot Xoom tablet. When Bill Gates appeared on-screen Macworld Boston 1997, audience reacted boos hisses. Still, decision partner Microsoft Microsoft commit producing software Macintosh one shrewd -- likely one intelligent -- decisions Jobs made upon return Apple. Although many incorrectly believe Microsoft "bought" Apple 1997, reality is, without Microsoft's investment commitment developing Macintosh software, company may difficult time getting next line products market. The iMac helped set standard modern Apple even know today. Designed Jonathan Ive, iMac sleek, modern affordable. This Macintosh early mid 1990s, something new. With iMac, Apple became cool. We vividly remember looking egg-shaped all-in-one design hockey puck mouse famous lack floppy drive transfixed. The iMac marked beginning Apple 2.0. Nearly 10 years ago, Apple debuted iPod. Famously ridiculed dismissed Slashdot, would several years device would become iconic, process, change Apple fundamentally company. The premise behind iPod simple: 1,000 songs pocket. Its execution set device apart everyone else. In 2003, Apple flipped switch again, launch iTunes Music Store. In post-Napster industry, skeptical iTunes could drive music sales. Eight years later, iTunes number one music retailer large margin. Ten years on, iPod getting long tooth, still remains leader product category. After iPod started achieve massive success 2003 2004, rumors iPod phone started swirl. The first attempt bring product like market form Motorola's Rokr. The Rokr tried capitalize success Razr, also adding compatibility iTunes. Still, device dud. You see Steve Jobs's frustration device demonstration. The Rokr example Apple could build Apple product. Steve Jobs's commencement speech Stanford University 2006 one favorite Jobs moments. It's riveting, inspirational every bit good Apple product keynote. All hail Jesus Phone. The iPhone changed mobile industry. Full stop. The mobile world ecosystem know today would exist way without iPhone. The iPhone also changed Apple company helped cement Jobs's place history. Steve Jobs Bill Gates two powerful influential men times. Seeing together D5, ahead iPhone's U.S. launch, amazing. In January 2010, Apple changed game iPad. Like iPod iPhone, critics dismissed predicted failure. Its success outpaced nearly every technology product launch history seismic impact education, publishing, media consumption computing general. The PC era might over, I'm willing bet computer I use every day 10 years lot common iPad MacBook Pro.
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Op-Ed: Hoax – Priest who never existed claims he died, saw female God
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A woman dumped boyfriend spent entire week sitting KFC eating chicken wings. Depressed Tan Shen, 26, Chengdu, China’s southwest Sichuan Province, decided needed finger licking good comfort food get ex turned enjoyed - Kentucky Fried Chicken. She said: "I walking around feeling miserable decided stop KFC train station. "I hadn’t planned staying long, I wanted chicken wings. But I got started eating I decided I needed time think. "I didn’t want go back apartment full memories him. So I stayed." After days employees chicken shop began get concerned. Worker Jiang Li Lung, 22, said: "We work shifts restaurant open 24 hours day, get lot people coming through. At first one really noticed her. "But days I began thinking looked really familiar. Then I realised serving past three days hadn’t actually left. "When asked ok, said needed time think. And asked another box chicken wings extra large fries." He said woman wasn’t anyone harm let stay. He added: "She paying customer, even bit odd one." Story continues slideshow: After week Shen decided she’d enough local media turned decided write her. "I decided best thing would leave city go back parents. I already told work I sick, phoned said I leaving. "And I getting sick taste chicken point staying anymore." She boarded next train parents' home Quingdao city east China’s Shandong Province left. Waitress Jiang Li Lung said: "I guess kind miss her. It certainly made work interesting." SEE ALSO: Sex Or Food? This Is How Most Men Would Answer... Mental Health Dating: Love Heartache?
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'Electric Boogie' Developer Leaves Secret Resignation Letter To Boss At The End Of The Game (Video)
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Variety reporting Seth Rogen's got part Woz Jobs, upcoming Aaron Sorkin-penned take Apple icon. Christian Bale already cast title role, new addition... surprising, kinda great. Danny Boyle Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later, Trainspotting fame direct drama—which one point going David Fincher affair—and sounds like whole film offer somewhat unconventional approach life tech icon. Sorkin told Business Insider earlier year: "It's biopic." Okay! So, already sets apart Ashton Kutcher joint. But also: "It's story Steve Jobs—it's something much different that." It's rumored whole film three looong backstage scenes set right big product launches, maybe means epic walk-and-talk sequence spans full feature-length? I know folks heart set Jonah Hill, I'm Rogen. Woz, know there: What say you? [Variety]
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[UPDATED] 11 Men and 0 Women on Tonight's ESPN Domestic Violence Panel
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A former PGA Tour player claims Tiger Woods suspended one month Tour’s anti-doping program. Dan Olsen, made 35 career PGA Tour starts exempt player 2004 season, made claim Friday radio station WVFN host David DeMarco. “I’ve heard he’s month(-long) suspension,” Olsen said, claiming information came “exempt Tour players.” Olsen said Woods test positive testosterone “something else.” Olsen continued, “I think it’s said done, he’s going surpass Lance Armstrong infamy.” Woods’ agent Mark Steinberg released statement Golf News Net, saying, “These claims absolutely, unequivocally completely false. They unsourced, unverified completely ridiculous. The PGA Tour confirmed truth claims.” PGA Tour media official Joel Schuchmann released statement behalf Tour, saying, “Regarding allegations made Dan Olsen concerning Tiger Woods, truth whatsoever claims PGA Tour categorically denies them.” The Michigan-based pro added believes Woods faking back tightness Woods cited withdrawing Farmers Insurance Open 11 holes. Olsen, whose last PGA Tour start 2011 PGA Championship, also made several wild accusations concerning Woods’ golf ball, incorrectly identifying dates Woods made changes ball uses. Olsen alluded comments made Golf Channel analyst Frank Nobilo concerning advantage felt Woods 2000 (not 1998 1999 Olsen claimed) switching Nike’s first solid-core golf ball. After switch May 2000, Woods went win final three majors year, Titleist introduced Pro V1. Further, Olsen claimed Rory McIlroy wanted Nike contract couldn’t access ball Woods. Switching subjects, Olsen also claimed PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem personally visited Dustin Johnson’s home twice effort help pro “personal challenges” six-month leave absence golf ended February. Johnson disputed Golf.com report saying suspended half-year period failed drug test Tour’s anti-doping program.
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BREAKING: Islamic State, in video, beheads American journalist James Wright Foley who was kidnapped in 2012 -@BNONews
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Those caught moniker dictator would apparently "trained" change North Korean citizens hoping name Kim Jong-Un near future luck, leader banned use moniker, ordered already “trained” change it. According Daily Mail, South Korean television obtained leaked internal document state included “administrative order” army, police government officials establish new legislation. “All party organs public security authorities make list residents named Kim Jong-Un... train voluntarily change names,” reportedly reads. Those caught name Kim Jong-Un, continued, would identity cards, school diplomas official documents briskly adjusted. Birth certificates baring dictator’s name would also rejected. “Authorities make sure one making unnecessary complaints spreading gossip... regarding project,” Mail quotes document reading. A spokesperson North Korean Embassy London declined comment authenticity report. However, South Korean official claimed two previous presidents secret state, Kim Il-Sung Kim Jong-Il, similarly banned sharing names. “There possibility would continue now,” added. The document first obtained Park Jin-Hee, North Korean defector working KBS, left state 2008. “There one North named Kim Il-Sung Kim Jong-Il, doubt rule applies Jong-Un,” said. The report comes amid speculation Kim Jong-Un banned aides officials smoking foreign cigarettes unpatriotic.
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ISIS fighters ‘have contracted Ebola’
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With threat ISIS terror attack becoming ever real, Iraqi media reported yesterday group’s militants contracted deadly Ebola virus, although World Health Organization officials yet confirm reports. An International Business Times article today confirms three Iraqi news outlets reported Ebola showed hospital Mosul, city 250 miles north Baghdad ISIS control since June 2014. Christy Feig, WHO’s director communications, casted doubt report though, telling reporters, “We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola.” On top that, isn’t clear whether disease experts doctors Mosul even able test Ebola virus. A Kurdish official, convinced cases Ebola, told Kurdish media outlet Xendan militants’ symptoms similar Ebola virus. Nonetheless, Ebola symptoms, like nausea vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding, also similar associated number diseases, including malaria, Lassa fever, yellow fever viruses, Marburg virus. Iraq’s pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, reported disease arrived Mosul “terrorists” came “from several countries” Africa. According Washington Post report, majority ISIS’ African fighters came Tunisia, others came Morocco, Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan, Somalia — none reported Ebola cases 2014. Benjamin T. Decker, intelligence analyst Levantine Group, said past weeks, militants affiliated ISIS executed dozen doctors Mosul. “U.N. workers thus far prohibited entering ISIS-controlled territory Iraq Syria,” said. Decker added, “In context, lack medical infrastructure, supplies practitioners city suggests outbreak could quickly lead infection ISIS fighters residents Mosul.”
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Christian Bale to play Steve Jobs in upcoming biopic
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Late last month, Apple fans joyously spending first days brand new iPhone 6 Plus, rumours began swirl putting phone pocket could irreversibly bend it. Twitter called "#bendgate," ensuing panic-storm got millions people talking perils skinny jeans, phablets, buying Apple products. As turns out, however, #bendgate bust. According Apple, instances phones bending users' pockets "extremely rare," nine customers actually contacting company curved iPhone 6 Plus within first six days sale. So, naturally, little bit skeptical reports seam iPhone 6's body camera lens pulling people's hair (and beards) began surface. #Hairgate #beardgate everywhere week, mainstream news outlets social media users alike fanning fire Apple's latest perceived blunder. Many are, fact, referring #hairgate new #bendgate — we'd agree, based simple fact appear equally legit. "Having reviewed iPhone 6 currently possession iPhone 6 Plus... I report gap front glass aluminium exist," writes Gordon Kelley Forbes. "There bevel, glass front panel actually fused aluminium tiny gap see significantly narrower human hair." Mashable conducted experiment conclude "hairgate bust" article called "The iPhone 6 'Hairgate' Is Not Thing." At least 10 people rubbed iPhone 6 hair beards vigorously Mashable's video piece, none getting much snag. "After exhaustive amounts research — we've gone beards, curly hair, long hair, short hair, hair, hair — hairgate thing," concluded Mashable's Christina Warren. "Sorry guys, maybe next time." #Hairgate Not Thing | Mashable MASHABLE·A DAY AGO Many backing website's claims experiences Twitter. While others simply making fun panicked masses trolling jokes #hairgate photos own. And also pointing important flaw argument #hairgate's legitimacy: Who actually uses smartphone make take calls anymore?
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had ankle surgery, report says
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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.”
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ISIS cracks down on five confirmed Ebola cases among fighters: official
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Reports Islamic State militants Mosul contracted Ebola swirled though Iraqi media sources Wednesday. World Health Organization officials said confirmed cases, organization reached offer assistance. Three outlets reported Ebola showed hospital Mosul, city 250 miles north Baghdad that's ISIS control since June 2014. The reports, however, perpetuated mostly pro-government Kurdish media. "We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola," Christy Feig, WHO's director communications told Mashable. Feig added WHO process reaching government officials Iraq see need help investigating cases, task could challenge, given restrictions would come operating ISIS-controlled territory. It's unclear disease experts doctors Mosul even able test Ebola virus. A Kurdish official, convinced cases Ebola, told Kurdish media outlet Xendan militants' symptoms similar Ebola virus. However, Ebola symptoms — nausea vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding bruising — also similar associated number diseases, including malaria, Lassa fever, yellow fever viruses Marburg virus. Also, confirmed Ebola cases recent outbreak originated West Africa. Citing unnamed source Mosul hospital, Iraq's official pro-government newspaper, al Sabaah, said disease arrived Mosul "terrorists" came "from several countries" Africa. While ISIS recruited foreign fighters, — — believed traveled West Africa. The majority Islamic State's African fighters came Tunisia, according Washington Post report. Others came Morocco, Libya, Egypt, Algeria, Sudan Somalia — none reported Ebola cases 2014. If cases Mosul turn Ebola — scenario that, point, seems highly unlikely — would mark first time virus detected area controlled ISIS, group embrace science modern medicine. Over past weeks, militants affiliated ISIS executed dozen doctors Mosul, according Benjamin T. Decker, intelligence analyst Levantine Group, Middle East-based geopolitical risk research consultancy. "U.N. workers thus far prohibited entering ISIS-controlled territory Iraq Syria," Decker, specializes Iraq, told Mashable. "In context," said, "the lack medical infrastructure, supplies practitioners city suggests outbreak could quickly lead infection ISIS fighters residents Mosul." Have something add story? Share comments.
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CNN Airs Alleged Audio from Michael Brown Shooting
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The FBI reportedly investigating new audiotape allegedly captures shooting Michael Brown, according CNN. In tape, hear sounds like least 10 shots fired, significant pause separating shooting two segments. CNN's Don Lemon said news network confirmed tape's authenticity. Michael Brown shot least six times according autopsy. Lopa Blumenthal, Missouri-based attorney unidentified man unknowingly captured shooting video-chatting friend, claimed CNN tape shows Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson "point contemplation" firing final volley shots. The man recorded audio "was apartment, talking friend video chat," Blumenthal said. "He heard loud noises, time even realize import hearing afterwards, happened captured 12 seconds transpired outside building." "I concerned pause," said, "because number gunshots, they're fired. And huge relevance case might finally end up." It clear whether Blumenthal direct connection Brown case. Retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshall Matthew Fog, speaking CNN hearing tape, said, "There sounds like pause (the audio). And hear pause brings concern." The tape appears drawn interest Benjamin Crump, attorney Michael Brown's family. He retweeted tweet Wednesday night CNN viewer said, "Audio recording shooting released. Has played CNN Don Lemon least 5 xs. Very interesting. Proves alot [sic]." Mashable reached Blumenthal Crump comment update post hear back. (L) Police Ferguson wearing riot gear walk toward man hands raised Monday. (R) U.S. soldiers Mosul, Iraq, search house-by-house illegal weapons January 20, 2005. (L) St. Louis County Tactical Police fire tear gas along West Florissant Road Ferguson. (R) A grenade explodes close U.S. Army humvee clashes Mosul, Iraq, June 13, 2003. (L) Police take position control demonstrators protesting killing Michael Brown Ferguson Tuesday. (R) U.S. Army soldiers patrol village Kandahar, Afghanistan, February 27, 2014. (L) A police officer looks scope rifle gets position control demonstrators Ferguson Tuesday. (R) A U.S. Marine sniper prepares fire insurgents town Kusaiybah Syrian-Iraqi border October 27, 2005. (L) A Missouri State Highway Patrol tactical vehicle travels South Florissant Road Ferguson Monday. (R) A U.S. Army Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle parked entrance U.S. outpost Khost, Afghanistan, June 28, 2011. (L) Police prepare encounter demonstrators Ferguson Tuesday. (R) U.S. soldiers point sniper's position coming fire offensive operation Najaf, Iraq, August 15, 2004. Have something add story? Share comments.
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CNN audio: Is this the moment Michael Brown was shot?
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OTTAWA, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Canada trying confirm reports Canadian citizen captured Syria, foreign ministry spokesman said Sunday. "Canada pursuing appropriate channels" seek information touch local authorities, spokesman said statement. Israeli media reports, including Haaretz newspaper quoting website associated Islamic State, said Canadian-Israeli woman, Gil Rosenberg, captured. The reports cited jihadist websites confirmed Israeli officials. "I cannot confirm I hope true," Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon told Israeli television channel asked reports. Rosenberg, 31, told Reuters Syria November. A source linked YPG, Kurds' dominant fighting force northern Syria, said earlier month first female foreign recruit crossed Syria fight Islamic State militants. (Reporting Randall Palmer; Additional reporting Allyn Fisher-Ilan Jerusalem; Writing Amran Abocar; Editing Kevin Liffey Eric Walsh)
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Viral Video Of Homeless Man Spending $100 On Food For Other Homeless Was Faked, Witness Says
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A man’s letter resignation job gone viral good reason, pretty much says everything anyone terrible boss ever wanted say. According reports, iPhone game designer decided enough job boss, instead placing letter resignation higher-up’s desk, decided put letter end game helped design called Electric Boogie. The letter resignation reportedly accessed user gets 100 points final level, effort see well worth it. Brody – Working living hell. You head far ass, it’s wonder breath always smells like shit. Consider cartoon animation letter, resignation pathetic company. I quit. – D.B.G 05/11/14 A picture resignation letter gone viral since one user apparently reached 100 points final level, name game designer unknown, cleverness admired.
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That Story About a Catholic Priest Dying, Seeing God as a Woman, and Coming Back to Life? It’s Almost Definitely Fake
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It’s eyeball-grabbing headline: “God woman, priest died 48 minutes claims.” But it’s almost certainly true. A screengrab likely untrue story priest supposedly died saw female God. The picture “priest” appears stock photo, picture actual priest. (Image via monitor.co.ug) The story Catholic priest supposedly died briefly saw female God gained massive traction online, sparking debates Reddit getting picked everyone Dallas/Ft. Worth radio station KVIL-FM viral news sites Inquisitr. Yet story appear spring news outlets close Boston, Massachusetts, priest reportedly working. Instead, “story” first reported Daily Monitor, newspaper based African nation Uganda. Why would remote African nation first American faith story? Because pulled tale World News Daily Report, “satirical” website. To add insult injury, images “Father O’Neal” accompany stories appear stock photos (as Reddit user NewdAccount pointed out), pictures actual priest. It seems story another bogus tale need debunking, like Sandy Hook conspiracy theory fake report military coup Obama administration revelation alleged Colin Powell affair. Spokespersons archdiocese Boston immediately available comment Sunday morning. — Follow Zach Noble (@thezachnoble) Twitter
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NBC weatherman caught urinating in the woods live on air
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Young North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un’s health fine, government said Thursday evening, sister probably running country. It said Kim Yo Jong taken brother underwent medical treatment, So Se Pyong, Democratic People's Republic Korea's ambassador United Nations Geneva, told Reuters Kim bad health. The ambassador sat interview discussed variety matters, including North Korea's nuclear program, possibly negotiations free three detained Americans and, course, Kim’s health. It rumored Kim, 31, might ankle surgery, So said incorrect. The story emerged Kim appear Supreme People's Assembly last month reports said suffered "discomfort.” He also seen walking limp July. "That rumors, fabricated rumors," So said Kim's alleged ailment. Questions Kim’s health rose article Diplomat, magazine based Tokyo, claimed sister making important government decisions Kim treated Bonghwa Clinic North Korea's capital Pyongyang. "Some say Hwang Byong So, director General Political Bureau Korean People's Army, may assumed new No. 2 status, given confirmed time, say Hwang shadow, Kim Yo Jong second-in-command North Korea," Kim Heung Gwang, head North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity, reportedly said. Even So denies health problems, Kim seen people since Sept. 3. The leader also gained significant amount weight, could contribute ailments like gout, diabetes high blood pressure, sources told Associated Press. If suffering gout, cheese eating smoking would worsen condition. Follow Twitter @mariamzzarella
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US Drones, Hunting for ISIS Leader, Seen Flying over Syrian Airspace
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New Delhi: AK 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. Government fires employee skipped work 24 years AK Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. #india #government job #ak verma #absence 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.
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Durex Is Not Making Pumpkin Spice Condoms After All: A Hoax Debunked
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The man known Jihadi John. Photo: Reuters The world knows "Jihadi John," masked man British accent beheaded several hostages held Islamic State taunts audiences videos circulated widely online. But real name, according friends others familiar case, Mohammed Emwazi, Briton well-to-do family grew West London graduated college degree computer programming. He believed travelled Syria around 2012 later joined Islamic State, group whose barbarity come symbolise. "I doubt Mohammed Jihadi John," said one Emwazi's close friends identified interview The Washington Post. American journalist James Foley Syria July, 2012. Photo: AP "He like brother me. . . . I sure him." A representative British human rights group contact Emwazi left Syria also said believed Emwazi Jihadi John, moniker given hostages held. "There extremely strong resemblance," Asim Qureshi, research director rights group, CAGE, said watching one videos. "This making feel fairly certain person." Authorities used variety investigative techniques, including voice analysis interviews former hostages, try identify Jihadi John. James Comey, director FBI, said September — month Briton seen video killing American journalist James Foley — officials believed succeeded. Nevertheless, identity Jihadi John remained shrouded secrecy. Since Foley's killing, appeared series videos documenting gruesome killings hostages, including four Westerners, personally beheaded. In each, dressed black, balaclava covering eyes ridge nose. He wears holster left arm. A spokeswoman British Embassy Washington said: "Our prime minister clear want committed murder behalf ISIL face justice appalling acts carried out. There ongoing police investigation murder hostages ISIL Syria. It appropriate government comment part continues." ISIL another name Islamic State. US officials declined comment report. Emwazi's family declined request interview, citing legal advice. The Kuwaiti-born Emwazi, mid-20s, appears left little trail social media elsewhere online. Those knew say polite penchant wearing stylish clothes adhering tenets Islamic faith. He beard mindful making eye contact women, friends said. He raised middle-class neighbourhood London occasion prayed mosque Greenwich. The friends, spoke condition anonymity sensitivity investigation, believe Emwazi started radicalise planned safari Tanzania following graduation University Westminster. Emwazi two friends — German convert Islam named Omar another man, Abu Talib — never made trip. Once landed Dar es Salaam, May 2009, detained police held overnight. It's unclear whether reason detention made clear three, eventually deported. Emwazi flew Amsterdam, claimed officer MI5, Britain's domestic security agency, accused trying reach Somalia, militant group al-Shabab operates southern part country, according e-mails sent Qureshi provided The Post. Emwazi denied accusation claimed MI5 representatives tried recruit him. But former hostage said Jihadi John obsessed Somalia made captives watch videos al-Shabab, allied al-Qaeda. The episode described Independent, British newspaper, identified Emwazi Muhammad ibn Muazzam. Emwazi friends allowed return Britain, met Qureshi fall 2009 discuss happened. "Mohammed quite incensed treatment, unfairly treated," Qureshi said. Shortly afterward, Emwazi decided move birthplace, Kuwait, landed job working computer company, according e-mails wrote Qureshi. He came back London twice, second time finalise wedding plans woman Kuwait. In June 2010, however, counterterrorism officials Britain detained — time fingerprinting searching belongings. When tried fly back Kuwait next day, prevented so. "I job waiting marriage get started," wrote June 2010 e-mail Qureshi. But "I feel like prisoner, cage, London. A person imprisoned & controlled security service men, stopping living new life birthplace & country, Kuwait." Nearly four months later, court New York sentenced Aafia Siddiqui, al-Qaeda operative convicted attempted murder US personnel Afghanistan, Emwazi expressed sympathy her, saying "heard upsetting news regarding sister. . . . This keep us firmer towards fighting freedom justice!!!" In interview, Qureshi said last heard Emwazi January 2012, Emwazi sent e-mail seeking advice. "This young man ready exhaust every single kind avenue within machinery state bring change personal situation," Qureshi said. In end, felt "actions taken criminalise way something actions." Close friends Emwazi's also said situation London made desperate leave country. It's unclear exactly reached Syria how. One friend said believed Emwazi wanted travel Saudi Arabia teach English 2012 unsuccessful. Soon afterward, friend said, gone. "He upset wanted start life elsewhere," one friends said. "He stage reached point really trying find another way get out." Once Syria, Emwazi contacted family least one friends. It's unclear told activities there. A former hostage debriefed officials upon release said Jihadi John part team guarding Western captives prison Idlib, Syria, 2013. The hostages nicknamed facility "the box." Emwazi joined two men British accents, including one dubbed "George." A former hostage said Emwazi participated waterboarding four Western hostages. Former hostages described George leader trio. Jihadi John, said, quiet intelligent. "He deliberate," former hostage said. Beginning early 2014, hostages moved prison Syrian city Raqqa, Islamic State's de facto capital, visited often trio. They appeared taken powerful roles within Islamic State. About time, Qureshi said, sent e-mail Emwazi. "I wondering could send number," wrote. "Inshallah [God willing] good catch up." There response. The Washington Post
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One gunman killed in shooting on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, hunt on for other shooters
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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.
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Boko Haram Denies Ceasefire, Says Kidnapped Girls Are Now Married
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While child entrepreneurs become increasingly common last decade, many hit lofty heights 17-year-old “teen wolf” Mohammed Islam reached trading earnings reached “high eight figures.” As New York Post reports, Islam, teenager Queens, still lives home parents, trading stock exchange lunch breaks Stuyvesant High School. The Teen Wolf son immigrants Bengal South Asia. Mohammed trades two friends, hope start hedge fund Teen Wolf turns 18 graduates high school. Islam started penny stocks unbelievable age 9. When kids fourth grade, they’re learning play sports, figuring fractions. Mohammed putting tutoring earnings work. As often happens stock exchange, Islam lost initial investment. He describes event “paralyzing,” swore market thinking didn’t required nerves steel. Bengal region Asia Perhaps better understand losses crippled him, Islam turned studying modern finance, became enthralled Paul Tudor Jones. Jones billionaire Connecticut manages hedge funds private assets. As often case, much Jones’ success came heels failure. Thousands thousands dollars lost, over, Jones kept coming back more, ultimately captured overwhelming success. That fortitude, paired positive outlook, inspired Mohammed give game another try. And like man inspired him, Mohammed Islam become resounding success right. The Teen Wolf moniker reference Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal Jordan Belfort — called “wolf Wall Street,” another young trader uncanny ability make money stock exchanges. Islam trading buddies intend become billionaires next year. “What makes world go round? Money. If money flowing, businesses don’t keep going there’s innovation, products, investments, growth, jobs.” But according Mohammed Islam friends, it’s money. “We want create brotherhood. Like, us connected, something together, influence.” The Post reported despite resounding success, Islam shy modest, gave rough estimate earnings. While bright future, grand dreams journey it, content expensive meals Morimoto (an upscale Japanese restaurant), high end BMW license drive, swanky Manhattan apartment he’s old enough move into. The real “Wolf Wall Street” wasn’t exactly role model material, Inquisitr pointed out, even movie beleaguered controversy monetary fraud. Hopefully catchy nickname “Teen Wolf” re-imaged smart tenacious teen New York City.
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Shots Heard In Alleged Brown Shooting Recording [AUDIO]
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A homeless man given hundred dollars, make cry. YouTube channel owner Josh Paler Lin decided see capture camera. Normally think homeless, probably picture drug alcohol addict taking money passerby support next fix. Some even make money average full-time employee working legally they’re good actors bad clothes homeless all. Instead assuming worst, Josh put money finding truth. He started video asking audience question explaining idea. “When give homeless people money, ever wonder spent it? Today I’m going give homeless guy hundred dollars, I’m going follow see spent it.” Josh approached homeless man intersection holding one usual cardboard signs asking help, begins conversation man. As Josh hands man hundred dollars, tears generosity, telling plainly nobody’s ever given much. Josh left intersection camera remained trained man. As expected, first place went liquor store, watch happens, it’s you’re probably thinking. Coming things bags, made way park started handing food items homeless people there. Josh Paler Lin Gives A Homeless Man $100 And Follows Him To See How He Spends It http://t.co/fQvAFwWBEI pic.twitter.com/caFgcaCaNo — David Jones (@_dpaj) December 23, 2014 After witnessing twice, Josh approached homeless man told saw really touched him. He confessed man followed see would do, doubts initially. The man told Josh homeless people fell hard luck, told story. To reward man generosity paid forward, Josh gave another hundred dollars. Does change think homeless? [Image via YouTube]
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Apple 'working on 12-inch MacBook Air'
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Our Retina MacBook Air rumour article brings together everything know plausibly predict Apple's next MacBook Air laptop: laptop we're pretty sure come Retina display. We're also interested rumours Apple launching next MacBook Air new size: one based 12in screen. We report (and analyse credibility) rumours every aspect new MacBook Air Retina display: release date, know exactly new Retina MacBook Air launch; Retina MacBook Air's specs, features design; UK pricing availability; rest clues hints circulating web could help us work expect, expect it. Finally, show Retina MacBook Air images surface online, together concept mockup illustrations produced clever artists eye prediction. We'll update article whenever hear new information, clues rumours next MacBook Air, bookmark page check back regularly latest information new MacBook Air Retina display. UPDATED: The plot thickens! Apple website 9to5Mac commissioned artist produce detailed images next MacBook Air, based (the site says) information sources used prototypes. More info MacBook Air redesign section. Read MacBook Air reviews \ Which Mac laptop? MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro comparative review \ Best Mac 2014 Plus, find what's store next year: Apple rumours predictions 2015 Retina MacBook Air release date rumours: When new MacBook Air coming out? The latest 'word street' (not words) sounds us like bit long shot, goes. It's suggested number websites Apple launch next range MacBooks Christmas holidays. Aside obvious problem (which would unbelievable nightmare us poor souls media), seems case reasonable article Boy Genius Report, written back August, rehashed misinterpreted month. For start, BGR wrote next MacBook Air would ready time Christmas holidays, launched (releasing holidays would truly bizarre move, denying products access lucrative pre-Christmas shopping period). That nuance seems lost translation. And beyond this, article said written August, point pre-Christmas launch still seemed possible. Now we're pretty much certain Retina MacBook Air wait 2015. UPDATE, 7 Jan 2015: Sure enough, MacBook Air appeared Christmas. The idea! The latest rumour suggests instead radically slimmed-down 12in MacBook Air launch mid-2015, perhaps making appearance WWDC 2015. See details images Design section, below. We've awaiting launch new MacBook Air time. Back summer 2014 Apple made tweaks MacBook Air line up, mainly reduce prices; processor bump slight. Read reviews current MacBook Air range here: 11in 2014 MacBook Air review MacBook Air 2014, 13in, review. What people really waiting new MacBook Air Intel's (delayed) Broadwell processor, Retina display. The new MacBook Air line said include completely new 12-inch model may replace 11-inch version, giving customers option slighly bigger screen, may replace 13-inch model, customers could instead opt comparitively priced 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina display. So new MacBook Air arrive? Reports mid June suggested Apple would begin production 12-inch MacBook Air third quarter. According DigiTimes report, Quanta Computer set begin production new 12-inch MacBook Air July. This may started, new Intel chips arrived time... They may have: Intel issued press release regarding arrival new Core M chip believe could used new MacBook Air. A number manufacturers already said using new chip laptops tablets, models available October. According Intel, Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo Toshiba using Core M. If new Intel chip used Apple, reports suggest new Retina MacBook Air available time Christmas. In August report Digitimes, Taiwan-based site claimed sources Taiwanese supply chain said production components new MacBook begun may launch end year, next year. However, also reports suggest new Retina MacBook Air could delayed next year - may using Core M chips, relying instead different series Intel Core i5 Broadwell processors (more below). One report even suggests mid-2015 launch date, claiming date already pushed back multiple occasions. Read New Retina iMac release date rumours New Retina MacBook Air rumours : Redesign, new colours, thinner design On 6 January 2015, 9to5Mac posted series images says show next MacBook Air's radical new design. New 12in MacBook Air design mockups 9to5mac Advertisement Bear mind artist's renders rather photos real thing (although we're sure agree they're extremely well done - artist Michael Steeber). 9to5mac commissioned images based information acquired sources within Apple "who used internal prototype versions upcoming computer". It entirely clear much design comes sources much artist's imagination, although many major changes (to keyboard layout, instance) obviously former category. Sure enough, new design laptop new screen size: 12 inches. Yet slimming process designs extreme new 12in MacBook Air actually smaller body existing 11in MacBook Air. The screen little bigger, everything around screen shrunk. Here (according renders, rate) new 12in MacBook Air (left) compare current 11in MacBook Air (right): New 12in MacBook Air design mockups 9to5mac This also partly illustrates biggest bombshell leaks: new design finds space one port side laptop. It USB port righthand edge (the new, smaller reversible, Type-C USB) headphone socket, along couple microphone holes, left. If right, MacBook powered via USB port - sure enough, USB Type-C perfectly adequate purpose. It means able use USB hard drive, wired mouse (or wireless mouse dongle) USB accessory MacBook plugged in. Macworld contributor Kirk McElhearn one sceptics pointed numerous inconveniences would impose, possible - likely, would say - eventual layout less extreme. We think MagSafe power connection likely survive. As mentioned briefly, keyboard also designed differently. The power button sits next Esc key top-left corner keyboard, keys general shrunk squeezed together. The trackpad, hand, expanded comes closer keys. New 12in MacBook Air design mockups 9to5mac Advertisement Of course, 9to5mac's images first apparent leak next MacBook Air's design. Jack Marsh, 16-year-old blogger appears source plausible information new MacBook Air, seems become go-to blogger MacBook Air rumours. There certainly young bloggers gained insight unannounced Apple products, yet can't sure claims legitimate. Marsh rumour MacBook Air add earlier rumour suggested new model would come gold, silver space grey finishes (more below). Now claims source told new design thin Apple switch new reversible USB Type C connector significantly smaller USB 3 (it's 8.4x2.6mm). Apparently MagSafe port also getting redesign reason: laptop chassis thin accomodate current MagSafe charger. Indeed MacBook Air may charge entirely new way, although Marsh's source clear whether finalised yet. The MacBook Air also said feature thin bezels keyboard stretches edge laptop. Marsh also claims source told him: "The display bezels noticeably thinner - quite similar current MacBook Pro Retina lineup." Marsh's earlier report claimed new MacBook Air come iPhone-like space grey gold finishes, well usual aluminium. MacRumors lent credibility inisial report, claiming aware "Apple least considered launching 12in notebook several different 'special edition' colour options". And first time Apple introduced range colour choices Mac laptops. Advertisement New Retina MacBook Air rumours: 12-inch screen Many new MacBook Air rumours suggest model feature 12in screen. Some sources point evidence Apple working 12in screens, claims Quanta Computer building rumoured 12-inch iPad later year could iPad Pro referred here. According DigiTimes report June, sources claim Apple wishes introduce smaller MacBook Air make clearer distinction 11-inch MacBook Air iPad Air 9.7-inch screen. Canalys analyst Daniel Matte also believes Apple working new version MacBook Air - one 11.88in screen. Other rumours place screen size 12in (which probably matches Matte's expectations). In blog Matte seems suggesting may one MacBook Air - new 12-inch model, 13-inch model phased favour 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina display. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested back October 2013 Apple launch 12-inch MacBook Air 2014. Kuo suggested new MacBook Air would entirely new design. The smaller 12in model could still accommodate reasonably sized screen keyboard smaller bezel. New Retina MacBook Air rumours: Fanless design The new MacBook Air also said even thinner existing MacBook Air. This based theory use Intel's new Intel Core M processor, chip need fans. By using processor claimed Apple could make laptop 9mm thin. The MacBook Air currently 0.3-1.7cm thick could almost 1cm thinner thickest point. Apparently fan assembly reason MacBook Air thicker one end other. Removing fan assembly would enable Apple make laptop thinner ever, according reports. Presumably sort cooling system built in, may necessary. The new Intel processors said efficient enough make removal fan feasible - indeed already laptops market feature fan. Even Core M may still require cooling 12in laptop, though. The new Broadwell processor enable fanless design smaller (up 11.6in) laptop mobile device, notes Motley Fool, based Intel said developer forum 2013. It suggested MacBook Air could also offer thermal scaling thermal management. Another advantage fanless design would quiet operation. There would also moving parts (making less likely break), could also offer higher battery capacity remaining space could used house bigger battery. (We can't help worry history could repeat MacBook Air fan free - Steve Jobs famously refused include fan Apple III, leading hardware failure.) New Retina MacBook Air rumours: USB Type C If Marsh's source (above) correct new MacBook Air may offer USB Type C support, smaller USB 3 (it's 8.4x2.6mm). USB Type C able support 10Gbps data transfers, twice fast USB 3, still slower Thunderbolt 2 (although older Thunderbolt 1). It also support 100 watts power, apparently enough power 4K displays, Apple's Thunderbolt cable currently. The problem USB Type C backwards-compatible. New Retina MacBook Air rumours: Inductive charging Marsh's source also claims MagSafe port may get redesign MacBook Air may charge entirely new way. Perhaps new MacBook Air use inductive charging like Apple Watch does. Advertisement New Retina MacBook Air rumours: Trackpad changes According report Chinese site Weiphone earlier year, new MacBook Air thinner lighter, feat achieve removing fan clicking mechanism trackpad. The new 12in model drop trackpad introduce "force optical sensors" new touch gestures, according report BEN Latest News. New Retina MacBook Air rumours: Retina display Will next MacBook Air feature Retina display? That's one strongest persistent rumours, certainly possible. Apple may opt keep prices (and battery life up) keeping screen non-Retina; think so. According reviews MacBook Air, MacBook Air currently let display, lower resolution competition. Canalys analyst Daniel Matte written blog claiming Apple add Retina display MacBook Air year. He expects see 11.88-inch model resolution 2,732x1,536 pixels, 264ppi iPad Air offers. He explains significance Apple using display technology MacBook Air iPad Air, stating: "It turns ~11.88" Retina MacBook Air 2732 x 1536 resolution happens exact pixel density 9.7" 2048 x 1536 Retina iPads: ~264 PPI. It would make sense Apple take advantage display technology utilizing 9.7" iPads cutting panels larger size." Rumours also claim new MacBook Air Retina display could resolution 2,304 x 1,440 rumoured 12in display (discussed below). That's 226 pixels per inch, compared 227 pixels per inch 13in MacBook Pro (which offers 2,560-by-1,600 resolution). This adds 16:10 aspect ratio like found 13in MacBook Air MacBook Pro models, rather 16:9 aspect ratio currently offered 11in MacBook Air. The current 11.6-inch MacBook Air offers 1366 x 768 pixel display. The rumours MacBook Air Retina display long running. Back February 2013, rumours suggested Apple planning launch revamped MacBook Air Retina display third-quarter 2013. A separate report March 2013 also claimed Apple would introduce Retina display MacBook Air 2013. Since happen 2013, perhaps likely 2014. Apple appear moving whole range Retina display. The company updated Retina versions MacBook Pro 2013, also introduced Retina iPad mini October 2013. Wondering Retina display fuss about? Read: What's Retina display, what's Retina HD display? Apple may use IGZO display technology new display, offering improved power efficiency. The reason supposition Apple recruiting engineers experience LED backlighting LCD displays, February, according CultofMac. In LCD display bunches pixels wires running behind connect them. The backlight shine though mesh wires light pixels. In IGZO display light able shine though mesh wires, power requirements lower, battery life preserved. As result could see even longer battery life 12 hours currently offer 13in MacBook Air. Advertisement Rumours Retina MacBook Air smaller display circulating time. KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested back October 2013 Apple launch 12-inch MacBook Air 2014. Kuo suggested new MacBook Air would entirely new design. Then back January 2014, Evercore Partners analyst Patrick Wang predicted 12in MacBook/iPad hybrid would launch autumn 2014. It possible rumoured Retina display MacBook Air could Mac. Canalys analyst Daniel Matte also believes Apple add Retina display MacBook Air year. New Retina MacBook Air rumours: Processor Intel announced new Intel Core M chip. Some expect processor may used Apple inside new MacBook Air. As mentioned above, chip need fans, new MacBook Air could less centimeter thick thickest point. Since uses 14nm processor, processor tiny. The Core M processor also enable new MacBook power-efficient better battery life. Intel claims energy-efficient chip yet. The Core M also offers excellent graphics processing power, according Intel. Intel says offer seven times graphics power four-year-old machines, double graphical three times web performance current range high-end tablets. However, Intel confirmed Apple use new processor. (In press release regarding new chip, Intel mentions Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo Toshiba potentially using Core M. Some models available October, according Intel.) The Core M designed small laptops, large tablets 2-in-1 devices, Intel positioning chips use laptops 13.3in, tablets 10in dual devices. Apple would traditionally use Core i5 chips MacBook, possible processors never appear MacBook Air may instead use new U Broadwell processor, may ship 2015. Redmond Pie reports performance Core M particularly impressive; featured Lenovo Yogo 3 Pro, exactly set world alight: benchmark speed tests overall reviews rated device quite poorly. It's therefore suggested Apple may give Core M miss go instead i5 i7 chip. (On hand, analysts argued Lenovo's implementation Core M, rather innate qualities Core M itself, blame sub-standard performance, Apple's engineers would able coax solid performance Core M-equipped MacBook Air. We shall see.) Whichever Broadwell processor Apple use, make Retina display MacBook Air possible. Broadwell said consume 30 percent less power predecessor Haswell, good news battery life portable Macs, especially power hungry screens. Other features Broadwell chip low power offers integration WiDi, 4G WWAN WiGig networks. Advertisement New Retina MacBook Air rumours: May use Intel chips This rumour floating around time. It possible Apple ditch Intel processor range laptop favour home-made A-series chips, like found iPad iPhone. Some even speculated new MacBook Air could mark sort crossover iPad MacBook, perhaps iPad Pro. However, rumours Apple move Intel ARM chips seem unlikely, based explaination Cult Mac. New Retina MacBook Air rumours: UK price With price MacBook Air MacBook Pro Retina display close expected Apple would reduce price entry-level MacBook even further. It's currently £749 11in model, £100 less 2013. This compares MacBook Pro Retina starting price £999. However, fact top-of range iPhone 6 Plus costs entry level MacBook Air (£789) makes us think MacBook Air price likely increase. It may 13-inch MacBook Air discontinued, model similar price 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina, equal specs. This would leave cheaper 12-inch MacBook Air models with, potentially, entry-level price £800. When first launched October 2012, 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina display started £1,449. This reduced £1,249 months later range received processor upgrade. Now, April 2014 update MacBook Air, entry-level price 13-inch model much compelling £999 makes difference 13-inch MacBook Pro Retina display 13-inch MacBook Air £250 rather £150. In predictions last year, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested price new 12-inch MacBook Air model could lower current line Mac laptops. Read: Which 13-inch MacBook I buy? Didn't Apple already introduce 2014 MacBook Air? Apple unveiled latest update MacBook Air 29 April 2014. Quietly updating MacBook Air line-up improved Haswell processors Intel. You read review 2014 11in MacBook Air review 13in MacBook Air here. Aside small processor boost tiny battery life tweak, main change new MacBook Air models price. Each model £1,000, prices starting £749, £100 less previous models. This helps keep MacBook Air attractive option customers, previous price much different price new MacBook Pro Retina display. The range update came surprise Retina display MacBook Air rumour already circulation. Prior MacBook Air update April, suggestions new MacBook Air Retina display could launch WWDC, obviously case. Read 5 reasons buy MacBook Air 5 reasons NOT buy MacBook Air. Apple updated MacBook Air Retina MacBook Pros 2014, read here: 2014 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro review 2014 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro review 11in 2014 MacBook Air review MacBook Air review (13in, 2013) Why Retina MacBook Air delayed? If delay, key reason may availability Intel processors, rather production new design. Intel's newest generation chips - successor Haswell chips currently MacBook Air - called Broadwell plagued delays. However, conference call Intel's second-quarter results 15 July, Intel's chief executive Brian Krzanich confirmed Intel’s hardware partners Broadwell systems store shelves run Christmas. He said: "We said would products shelves holiday season continue work partners we’re schedule product shelf holiday." As mention above, new chips shipping, however, anyone awaiting new Retina MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac Mac mini note various Broadwell chips developed Intel, chips Intel confirmed shipping M variety, destined fanless two-in-ones. The new MacBook Air may use U Broadwell processor, may ship 2015. We sure Apple pretty frustrated Intel. Shipment Skylake – successor Broadwell offer even power chip - also delayed. New Retina MacBook Air release date: Will MacBook Air iPad Pro? There also rumours Apple could launch 12in iPad, might arrive 2015, rumours could relate 12in MacBook. There also rumours new MacBook Air merge iPad create iPad Pro. You read iPad Pro rumours here. We think MacBook Air offered dual boot system iOS 7 Mac OS X would interesting, however, Tim Cook last year ruled kind convergence suggesting Toaster Refrigerator work. Will old non-Retina MacBook Air remain? If Apple launches 12in MacBook Air, discontinue existing models? It's possible Apple launches 12in Retina MacBook Air model discontinue both, either existing models. Equally, Apple could maintain one existing models entry-level model. It seems likely would keep 11in model even lower price, rather keep bigger 13in model. One reason Apple may keep lower-priced MacBook Air fact Apple introduced new entry-level iMac already MacBook Air looks superior that, despite costing less. If Apple wants low end option, would appear unlekely Retina MacBook Air would it. Read review new £899 iMac see compares MacBook Air. The new MacBook Air solar-powered Ok, bit out-there rumour, really possible Apple one day release new MacBook Air solar powered display. In January 2013, Apple granted patent described method harnessing sunlight illuminate MacBook's display. This patent actually seventh solar-related patent Apple gained past two years. New Retina MacBook Air leaked images At present, new MacBook Air leaked images share you, update story soon one surfaces web. We seen concept images, however... Perhaps inspired Mac Pro, Space Grey iPhone 5s, calls black version MacBook Air. TUAW provided renders MacBook Air could look. Advertisement Here mockup gold MacBook Air could look iOS-style operating system. Advertisement Read latest MacBook Air News, Reviews Features Wondering whether buy MacBook Mac desktop? Find buy Mac laptop Mac desktop here. Also: read Best Mac Buy Mac Buyers Guide compare every Mac.
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Vice Media CEO Shane Smith Spent $300,000 on Las Vegas Dinner (Report)
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HAVANA (AP) — Social media around world flooded rumors Fidel Castro's death, sign Friday reports true, even 88-year-old former Cuban leader seen public months. Similar speculation swept across Cuban expatriate communities repeatedly decades, particularly serious illness forced step duties president 2006, handing leadership younger brother Raul. The new wave prompted part Fidel Castro's failure comment U.S. Cuba declared Dec. 17 would move restore full diplomatic relations broken half century ago. The chatter appeared pick media noted Thursday Castro seen public year. He last appeared Jan. 8, 2014, art exhibition Havana, ending nine months public view. The recent official photographs Castro came private meeting Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Aug. 21. He also photographed Chinese Russian presidents July. Castrowas last heard Oct. 18, published editorial Ebola. By Friday, Cuba-related Twitter accounts ablaze speculation, fueled large part reports news websites Diario de Cuba Diario las Americas Cuba scheduled news conference, possibly discuss Castro's health. The rumors stoked respected Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera reported website Castro died. It quickly pulled report back, however. Cuban officials told news media Havana press conference called, obvious signs official preparations mourning. ___ Associated Press writer John Rice contributed Mexico City.
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HORROR: ISIS Fighters Have Reportedly Contracted Ebola
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(Nov. 26, 2014) – Your Thanksgiving turkey perfectly safe. There nationwide turkey recall. You don’t worry Ebola-infected bird. Both rumors spread month across social media. The fake turkey recall first appeared satirical website called “National Report.” The article quoted CDC saying millions turkeys unsafe avian flu. The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service went Twitter debunk hoax, saying agency would post real recalls website. Snopes.com—the premier debunker internet myths—said article fake. And folks Snopes.com talking turkey plenty month. On Nov. 10, website posted article claiming 250,000 turkeys Texas turkey farm infected Ebola. The article claimed employee job three days experiencing Ebola symptoms potentially contaminated several turkeys. The turkey farm—“Texas Prime Turkey Farm”—doesn’t exist anywhere Texas, Snopes.com found. In addition, website posted story (“Daily Buzz Live”) frequently spreads outrageous stories false claims.
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WFB’s Bill Gertz: Obama Administration ‘Trying to Play Down’ Missing Libyan Airliners
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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.
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Rumors Of Fidel Castro's Death Circulate After Prolonged Absence From Public Life
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A Chinese woman spent entire week KFC eating fried chicken wings dumped boyfriend ‘needed time think’. Lovesick Tan Shen, 26, Chengdu, China’s southwest Sichuan Province, went fast food chain search comfort food get break-up. But seven days later Tan still ordering chicken wings side extra large fries KFC near train station home. Lovesick Tan Shen, 26, went fast food chain search comfort food get break-up She even phoned sick work stay restaurant. Tan said: ‘I walking around feeling miserable decided stop KFC train station. 'I hadn’t planned staying long, I wanted chicken wings. 'But I got started eating I decided I needed time think. 'I didn’t want go back apartment full memories him. So I stayed.' After days employees chicken shop began worry Tan. For seven days Tan ordered chicken wings extra large fries KFC near train station home Tan said stayed fast food restaurant long 'needed time think' Worker Jiang Li Lung, 22, said: 'We work shifts restaurant open 24 hours day, get lot people coming through. 'At first one really noticed her. 'But days I began thinking looked really familiar. 'Then I realised serving past three days hadn’t actually left. 'When asked ok, said needed time think. 'And asked another box chicken wings extra large fries.' Tan even called sick work could spent time KFC recovering break-up He said Tan harm eating way boxes chicken let stay. He added: 'She paying customer, even bit odd one.' Tan decided enough local media turned week KFC. And, unsurprisingly, starting get sick taste chicken. 'I decided best thing would leave city go back parents. It week Tan decided 'sick taste chicken' went home 'I already told work I sick, phoned said I leaving. 'And I getting sick taste chicken point staying anymore.' She boarded next train parents' home Quingdao city east China’s Shandong Province left. Waitress Jiang Li Lung said: 'I guess kind miss her. It certainly made work interesting.' Tan walks around streets spending entire week KFC eating chicken wings fries Tan said planned staying long - wanted eat chicken wings
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At Elon, ‘first-year’ has not replaced ‘freshman,’ university says
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His voice served call action, echo continues today whenever kid bellows word “hip hop” microphone. It Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson’s lyrical wobble, way rapped Sugarhill Gang’s “Rapper’s Delight,” singular hit propelled movement released 1979. Jackson, 57, died Tuesday morning complications cancer, influence remains. The news confirmed David Mallie, business manager two surviving members original Sugarhill Gang, Guy “Master Gee” O’Brien “Wonder Mike” Wright. Hank introducing flow decades come would move culture one boasted rhyme time. - “They say miracles never cease, I’ve created devastating masterpiece,” rapped Big Bank Hank “Rapper’s Delight,” boast codified one rap’s central themes -- self-aggrandizement. Little know time accurate was, said devastation Hank introducing flow decades come would move culture one boasted rhyme time. lRelated Notable deaths 2014 OBITUARIES Notable deaths 2014 SEE ALL RELATED 8 As seen widely circulating YouTube clip performance local dance show, Big Bank Hank performs violet Kangol-style hat too-tight T-shirt. The hearty emcee grooves rhymes (lip-synced though may be), lost music fluid pelvic wobble. Next restrained Wonder Mike Master Gee, rap-funk personified. Hank embodies verse raps out-lasting Superman funny line belittling superhero’s manhood. It's match Hank’s “super sperm.” “I’m here, I’m there, I’m Big Bank Hank, everywhere,” raps. Again, idea true was, though witnessed music's evolution following decades hip-hop style helped popularize become form vital ever-evolving story American music jazz country western. Related: 'Big Bank Hank' trailblazing Sugarhill Gang dies 57 Related: 'Big Bank Hank' trailblazing Sugarhill Gang dies 57 Christine Mai-Duc This line, verse, part larger bit involving sexy reporter, underscores import: “She said she’s heard stories she’s heard fables/That I’m vicious mike turntables.” That little turn phrase carved wax rap’s ongoing love-affair turntables microphones. In formative “Apache,” Gang harnessed titular brass bongo breakbeat shouted, “Tonto, jump it! Kemosabe, jump it!” Big Bank Hank made another claim: “I’m one shot Jesse James!” cComments Got something say? Start conversation first comment. ADD A COMMENT 0 To call Sugarhill Gang “big bang” hip-hop diminishes contributions entire community imagined music inception. Big Bank Hank, all, got start business bouncer managing act would become Cold Crush Brothers. He landed spot Sugarhill Gang late music executive Sylvia Robinson tapped part pop-oriented rap trio putting together. Jeff Chang’s essential history hip hop, “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop,” describes song standing amid party-oriented rap time due group’s birth studio creation. Writes Chang, “Their raps ‘Rapper’s Delight’ stuff sounded good parties, live bootleg cassettes playing OJ cabs boom-boxes --- funny stories, hookish slang, kind stuff would strike listeners around world universal new, local insular.” “Rapper’s Delight” considered best selling 12-inch single time, though that’s tough confirm pre-Soundscan era, began 1991 (and various litigation involving track’s unapproved sampling Chic’s “Good Times” blurred issue numbers). As happened first-generation rap teams (and second-, third-, fourth- fifth-), Sugarhill Gang failed sustain bankable post-hit career, didn’t receive royalty checks equal influence. In years following track's success, style morphed dozens different directions, though, becoming politicized Grandmaster Flash Furious Five, electro-fied Afrika Bambaataa popularized Run-DMC Beastie Boys. Reverse engineer virtually rap song since, circuitry leads back "Rapper's Delight," extension, Big Bank Hank. His phrasing, fluid, funky tone, endured, passed rapper rapper, invisible essential presence. Follow Randall Roberts Twitter: @liledit
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Iraqi media says ISIS militants have contracted Ebola
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A baseball cap portrait Michael Brown shown alongside casket inside Friendly Temple Missionary Baptist Church start funeral services St. Louis, Missouri. Photo: Reuters Ferguson: An audio recording released Tuesday morning may shed light death Missouri teenager fatally shot police officer August 9, sparked protests resumed week. The tape, provided CNN, allegedly contains audio captured Ferguson resident's video chat time shooting. CNN says authenticity tape yet verified, appears gunfire heard background call. As many 10 shot-like sounds heard. Several shots fired appears fairly quick succession. There brief pause, shots fired. An autopsy concluded Michael Brown, 18, shot six times, two fatal shots head. The Ferguson officer involved identified Darren Wilson, 28. Law enforcement officials bystanders provided differing accounts led fatal encounter. Police say Mr Wilson stopped Brown friend walking street, asking two move sidewalk, words exchanged. According Mr Wilson's account, attacked Brown attempted exit cruiser two scuffled officer's gun inside car. Both Mr Wilson witnesses concede Brown took running. The witnesses say officer fired unarmed teen hands surrender. Wilson supporters say Brown bull-rushing Wilson, shot Brown self-defense. The shooting ignited racial tensions, sparking several days nights protests, riots, looting unrest, resumed. More 100 demonstrators marched St. Louis Tuesday demanding arrest white police officer shot dead unarmed black teenager Ferguson, Missouri. The protesters, called Mr Wilson's arrest removal Ferguson police leaders, blocked walking courthouse steps group officers, bicycles. Few signs visible centre protests along West Florissant Ferguson, St. Louis suburb. A man gazebo sold T-shirts read "Hands up, shoot," chant favoured demonstrators, temperature reached 34 Celsius midday. People gathered small groups impromptu memorial set Brown died two women handed food folding table. "This community story tell long time catalyst," said Chelsea Warlick, 29, photographer Savannah, Georgia. The majority people Ferguson black, elected officials police force white. Ms Warlick, laid white roses memorial, said sign six-month lease apartment complex Brown lived support community. "The verdict everything. If go jail place going burn," said Mr Wilson. The Missouri National Guard, began gradual pullout Ferguson Friday, absent spot West Florissant occupied late Monday. Brown's funeral service Monday, case currently presented grand jury. Attorney General Eric Holder promised thorough investigation. The organisation Black Lawyers Justice plans file $US200 million class action lawsuit Ferguson authorities Tuesday, KDSK-TV reported. According organisation's website, group's mission fight police brutality. MCT, Reuters
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Star Wars VII for a New SUMMER Release Date!?
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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
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Elderly Woman Arrested for Kidnapping Neighbor’s Cats & Making Fur Coats
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A woman claims Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps’ girlfriend checked rehab allegedly dropped big bomb. Taylor Lianne Chandler, 41, told Radar Online actually born male — never told Phelps. Chandler, whose birth name David Roy Fitch, told website “intersex baby,” partial male partial female genitalia. When teenager, started going Paige Victoria Whitney later underwent surgeries become woman. Taylor Lianne Chandler (Facebook Photo) Taylor Lianne Chandler (Facebook Photo) Chandler said met Phelps, 29, Tinder August. He eventually invited place Baltimore watch Ravens game September that’s things went another level. “One thing led next, made love halftime,” told Radar. “Later, sex again. The intimacy amazing! It first time life someone made feel like true woman.” Chandler said eventually come clean, least try to, sending Phelps email entered rehab October following arrest drunk driving. He reportedly yet respond. As future together, Chandler basically said she’s hopeful counting anything. “Michael brand, dating someone like may best thing,” said. “I hope follows heart people tell him.”
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Isilkulskom student has gained superhero powers after shock
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There middle field, baking sun: cache grenades, rockets guns. The trove attached big black parachute and, camera focused shipment, seemed moment abandoned. Then see masked man, sermonized occasion. An American airdrop arms, said, intended Kurdish fighters defending city Kobane, fallen hands Islamic State. “These American aid [items] dropped atheists the” Kurdistan Workers’ Party,” militant said video uploaded jihadist social media accounts initially reported SITE Intelligence Group. “Ammunition, military equipment, additional equipment — military weapons. The American forces dropped [them] … Praise Allah. Spoils mujahideen.” News accidental airdrop, Associated Press corroborated Syrian Observatory Human Rights confirmed, brought fresh criticism military tactic — air drop — officials said become substantially accurate past decades, still evidently prone screw-ups. And screw-ups popped several times far battle Islamic State Iraq Syria, underscoring dangers trusting winds carry valuable resources targets. In early August, U.S. military dropped 7,000 gallons water 36,000 packaged meals onto barren mountain near Sinjar, hiding spot nearly 40,000 Yazidis fled Islamic State threat genocide. Many packages reached intended targets — Department Defense estimated 80 percent — did. “Iraqi officials said much U.S. aid ‘useless’ dropped 15,000 feet without parachutes exploded impact,” wrote journalist Jonathan Krohn, claimed first Western journalist scene. The Washington Post’s Liz Sly agreed, saying drops “apparently went awry.” Then NBC News reported late last month Iraqi military pilots accidentally dropped food, water weapons Islamic State fighters instead soldiers, battling retain control Anbar province. “Some pilots, instead dropping supplies area Iraqi army, threw area controlled ISIS fighters,” Hakim al-Zamili said, using another name Islamic State. “Those soldiers deadly need supplies, wrong plans commanders Iraqi army lack experience pilots, way another helped ISIS fighters kill soldiers.” Another general sheepishly added: “Yes, that’s happened.” The embarrassing anecdotes feed complicated history airdrop, still carries risks despite honed decades technological advancements GPS-guided parachutes. “There’s way predict may end weapons, going use them, going use them,” Greg Myre Middle East Institute told Daily Sabah. “That one risks take.” It risk Bill Clinton willing take 1993. That year ordered airdrop tens thousands humanitarian packages eastern Bosnia, despite “military consistently arguing involving U.S. troops airdrops hostile zones, given fact accuracy drops questionable,” Associated Press reported. The brass turned right. One major problem laid bare mission, military scientists later said, called “wind drift.” “The problem identified late ’90s,” John McGinley, scientist researched topic, told The Washington Post’s Holly Watt 2008. “The terrain Bosnia meant instead landing one valley, cargo could drift another valley held enemy. Wind drift causing problems.” So research teams got work, ultimately unveiling wind-forecast software National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration said increased drop’s accuracy 70 percent. “Inaccurate wind forecasts main culprit missed targets dropping supplies items high altitudes,” report said. It almost immediately went use war Afghanistan, far-flung military outposts separated stretches roads pockmarked insurgents explosives. There another way get soldiers equipment needed, military officials thought, launched massive increase airdrops. “We’ve gotten lot accurate years,” Air Force Gen. Arthur Lichte told USA Today. That may true. But following week’s alleged delivery Islamic State, there’s clearly still room work.
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And finally: Apple Watch to launch 9 March with 100,000 apps
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Two Australian men claim oldest burger world - staggering 20 years old. In 1995 Adelaide residents Casey Dean, 14, mate Eduard Nitz, 13, stopped local McDonald’s pick burgers. Among Quarter Pounder cheese they’d bought another kid. That kid never turned up, didn’t eat burger . Ever. Now boys become men burger turned 20. “We’re pretty sure it’s oldest burger world,” Mr Dean said. ahmerkhokhar.comCasey Dean, 14, good mate Eduard Nitz, 13 burger 20 years oldLongevity: The pair brought snack mate 20 years ago “It started joke, know told friend we’d hold burger never turned knew six months passed. "The months became years now, 20 years later, looks day bought it, perfectly preserved original wrapping.” But hardy burger long-lived Maccy D’s existence. The last McDonald's cheeseburger ever sold Iceland still going strong mould-free – six years bought burger-lover. The fast-food giant shut shop Iceland 2009 said country's financial crisis made expensive operate. Europics[CEN]Mcdonalds burgerSnack: A man decided buy last McDonald's burger sale October 2009 chain closed Iceland The country three branches – capital Reykjavik. Hjortur Smarason, 28, waited end last day local McDonald's closed – made sure purchased last cheeseburger together portion fries. The burger, looking slightly shrivelled remains remarkable condition, display bar hostel Reykjavik.
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Seth Rogen to play Steve Wozniak alongside Christian Bale's Steve Jobs
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Breaking news Sunday morning reports senior western intelligence officials confirm London rapper major suspect beheading James Foley. The London rapper, Abdel Majed Abdel Bary, 23-year-old man believed beheaded Foley video seen worldwide last week, according Fox News Aug. 24. Bary, big London rap scene heard BBC radio music, left London last year go Syria fight ISIS. Bary identified one group consists least three British-born ISIS fighter, dubbed “The Beatles.” The Israel Times reports today Bary’s songs featured BBC radio past, one time popular rapper going name Jinn Matic. Those recordings songs played radio treasure trove data used investigators today. Britain used high tech voice recognition identify “Jihadi John,” man seen video Foley, reports Telegraph. Bary’s recording music vital importance using high-tech equipment identify voice video. His songs like Dreamer, Flying High Overdose hits popular BBC radio, important pieces evidence today, according Sydney Morning Herald. While news Bary suspected man seen video beheading Foley hit early weekend. On Sunday morning confirmed main suspect one many. Dressed black mask covering face, executioner beheaded James Foley, American journalist, video later posted YouTube ISIS. Barry seen early month YouTube holding severed head one victims, there’s question capable many see pure evil. The beheading James Foley end violence group warn officials.
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HBO streaming service could launch in April for $15 per month, work on Apple TV
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A married Russian TV star woke one day discover testicles missing. The actor drinking young blonde woman Moscow bar blanked woke missing body parts. He believes drugged taking woman sauna, enjoying beer kissing her. Dmitry Nikolaev, 30, woke next day bus stop lot pain blood staining clothes. He taken hospital told testicle removed described doctors medically-educated surgery. Russian police fear gang seeking sell organs black market could behind incident.
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Seth Rogen to Play Apple’s Steve Wozniak
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Boko Haram denied claims Nigeria's government agreed ceasefire release 200 abducted schoolgirls. The group's leader, Abubakar Shekau, said girls converted Islam married since taken. Nigeria's army announced ceasefire militants 17 October, saying girls would soon freed. But violence continued since news alleged truce, including fatal bomb blast Friday. Boko Haram fighting insurgency since 2009, 2,000 civilians reportedly killed year. 'We negotiate' In video released Friday, Abubakar Shekau said: "We made ceasefire anyone. We negotiate anyone. It's lie. "We negotiate. What business negotiation? Allah said not." Shekau also claimed militants holding German national, thought teacher, kidnapped gunmen July. There indication group's latest video shot. The BBC's Tomi Oladipo Lagos says video come huge embarrassment Nigerian government said secured ceasefire Boko Haram. The Islamist militants sparked global outrage April abducting 219 schoolgirls remote north-eastern town Chibok, Borno state. Their continued captivity led criticism Nigerian government's efforts secure release. Hopes raised earlier month Nigeria's chief defence staff, Alex Badeh, announced truce group. "They've assured us girls release them," said. "I cautiously optimistic." But Boko Haram leader said girls "in marital homes" married group. Last week, Human Rights Watch said report Boko Haram holding 500 women young girls captive forced marriage common group's camps.
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WTC rats scare off Anna Wintour
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A statement attributed Islamic State group claimed American female hostage killed Jordanian airstrike Friday outskirts northern Syrian city Raqqa, extremist group’s main stronghold. Jordan launches new airstrikes vowing harsh war ISIS Dozens Jordanian fighter jets bombed ISIS training centers weapons storage sites Thursday, intensifying attacks militants burned death captured Jordanian pilot. As part new campaign, Jordan also attacking targets Iraq, said Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh. Up now, Jordan struck ISIS targets Syria, Iraq, part U.S.-led military coalition. The statement identified woman Kayla Jean Mueller said killed Muslim prayers — usually take place around midday Fridays — airstrikes targeted “the location hour.” No Islamic State militants killed airstrikes, statement claimed. It published photos allegedly bombed site, showing severely damaged brown colored three-story building — images Mueller. American officials said looking report. Bernadette Meehan, spokeswoman President Barack Obama’s National Security Council, said White House “not time seen evidence corroborates” claim. “We obviously deeply concerned reports,” added. White House spokesman Eric Schultz told reporters travelling president Indiana Friday U.S. co-ordinate Jordanian air force fly airstrikes. He wouldn’t say whether U.S. aware hostage’s location. Related ISIS held public screening video shot Jordanian pilot burned alive cheering crowd Syria ISIS releases guide women’s rights: ‘Stay houses,’ girls marry nine, education age 15 The Islamic State statement could independently verified. It appeared militant website commonly used Islamic State also distributed Islamic State-affiliated Twitter users. Jordanian government spokesman Mohammed al-Momani said Jordan looking claim. “But first reaction, think it’s illogical highly skeptical it,” said. “How could identify Jordanian warplane … sky? What American lady weapons warehouse?” “It’s part criminal propaganda. They lied pilot alive tried negotiate, claiming alive killed weeks before,” al-Momani added. AP Photo/The Daily Courier, Matt Hinshaw AP Photo/The Daily Courier, Matt HinshawIn May 30, 2013, photo, Kayla Mueller shown speaking group Prescott, Ariz. Mueller, Prescott, Arizona, working Turkey assisting Syrian refugees, according 2013 article The Daily Courier, hometown newspaper. The 26-year-old told paper drawn help situation Syria. “For long I live, I let suffering normal,” said. “It’s important stop realize have, privileged are. And place, start caring get lot done.” According local paper, Mueller working humanitarian aid agency Support Life, well local NGO helped female Syrian refugees develop skills. A 2007 article Mueller local newspaper said student Northern Arizona University active Save Darfur Coalition. On Sunday, Obama said U.S. “deploying assets can” find Mueller. “We close contact family trying keep updated,” said interview NBC’s Today Show. “Obviously something heart-breaking family want make sure anything make sure American citizen rescued situation.” Mueller’s identity disclosed fears safety. If death confirmed, would fourth American die captivity Islamic State militants. Three Americans, journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff aid worker Peter Kassig beheaded group. AFP PHOTO/JORDANIAN TV AFP PHOTO/JORDANIAN TVAn image grab taken Jordanian TV Feb. 5 shows flames erupting building hit airstrike Islamic State group warplanes Jordanian Air forces eagles undisclosed location. Jordan, part U.S.-led coalition bombing Islamic State group targets Syria, stepped attacks Islamic State announced killed captive Jordanian pilot. The Syrian government said Thursday dozens Jordanian fighter jets bombed Islamic State training centres weapons storage sites. It say attacks occurred. The Jordanian military said Jordanian jetfighters carried “a series attacks today destroyed targets returned safely.” It elaborate give location airstrikes. But activists monitor Syrian conflict inside country said U.S.-led coalition planes hit several targets edges outskirts Raqqa, quick succession Friday. AFP PHOTO/JORDANIAN TV AFP PHOTO/JORDANIAN TV An image grab taken Jordanian TV Feb. 5 shows warplane Jordanian Air forces eagles taking Amman launching airstrikes Islamic State group. A collective known “Raqqa Being Slaughtered Silently” said planes targeted multiple Islamic State positions headquarters western eastern countryside Raqqa, sending columns smoke sky. Explosions could heard city. The collective said recorded civilian casualties, mention Islamic State casualties. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights said dozens Islamic State members killed coalition airstrikes targeted tanks-and-vehicles depot area al-Madajen least six Islamic State positions, including training camp prison. Associated Press writer Julie Pace contributed report Washington.
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If you really believed Colorado KFCs were selling pot, here’s a reality check
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Sources reporting music legend Axl Rose, last remaining original member Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame band Guns N' Roses, found dead age 52. Unconfirmed reports say Rose found dead Tuesday late afternoon West Hollywood home police called around 3:30 pm welfare check. A neighbor confirmed residence belongs Rose police confirmed man's identity time. "The home entered police open back door body found foyer area. We found signs abuse foul-play turned case coroner's office make final ruling cause death," said Ofc. William Tenpenny, Hollywood Police spokesperson. Born William Bruce Rose, Jr. February 6, 1962, Rose named one greatest singers time various media outlets, including Rolling Stone NME. This story still developing. More details made available emerge.
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’6 Days Darkness in December 2014′ 100% Fake; NASA Confirmed 3 Days Total Darkness Hoax as Well
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It may feel like winter slowly squeezing sunlight day, see news stories claiming Earth headed "Six Days Total Darkness" start stocking tins beans torches yet. "Satirical news site" Huzlers.com spreading fake story far wide web week, taking numerous Facebook Twitter users encouraging post they're going six days darkness. The story vaguely official looking website titled "Nasa Confirms Earth Will Experience 6 Days Total Darkness December 2014!" claims incoming solar storm blame, causing "dust space debris become plentiful thus block 90% sunlight". This false. Although solar storms certainly real phenomena (they occur due fluctuations Sun's magnetic field) they're like terrestrial storms blow dust dirt. A view Pudong Shanghai solar eclipse July 22, 2009. (Getty Images photo) Instead create minor disturbances Earth's magnetosphere. Historically rare storms could knock electrical systems today, they're mostly order magnitude likely throw homing pigeon slightly course — blot Sun. However, hoax story even drafts credible-sounding sources including Nasa chief Charles Bolden, reportedly warned public stay calm. Some users even linked (real) video Bolden talking "emergency preparedness" — official-sounding phrase apparently bypasses common sense hit big button marked 'PANIC' brain. This photo taken near Karasjok Norway around 10am local time, January 1, 1996, shows dark morning. This happens "polar night" effect winters, center Sun horizon. A polar night occurs night lasts 24 hours. This occurs inside polar circles. The opposite phenomenon, polar day, midnight sun, occurs sun stays horizon 24 hours. (Getty Images photo) In actuality Bolden recorded video encourage US families think would event earthquake hurricane — natural disasters real enough threat America. This total-darkness hoax apparently comes couple flavours (some claim non-existent "photon belt" responsible blackout) widespread Nasa employees even debunk rumours back 2012. Stay updated go The Times India’s mobile apps. Click download device.
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Islamic State claims it executed American photojournalist James Foley
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NEW YORK — Pope Francis given hope gays, unmarried couples advocates Big Bang theory. Now, endeared dog lovers, animal-rights activists vegans. Trying console little boy whose dog died, Pope Francis told recent public appearance St Peter’s Square “paradise open God’s creatures”. While unclear whether Pope’s remarks helped soothe child, welcomed groups Humane Society People Ethical Treatment Animals (PETA). In relatively short tenure leader world’s one billion Roman Catholics since taking Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, 77, repeatedly caused stir among conservatives church. He suggested lenient positions predecessor issues homosexuality, single motherhood unwed couples. Theologians cautioned Pope Francis spoken casually, made doctrinal statement. Reverend James Martin, Jesuit priest editor-at-large America, Catholic magazine, said believed Pope Francis least asserting “God loves Christ redeems creation”, even though conservative theologians said paradise animals. “He said paradise open creatures,” Rev Martin said. The question whether animals go heaven debated much church’s history. Pope Benedict said 2008 sermon animal dies, “just means end existence earth”. Ms Christine Gutleben, senior director Humane Society, said Pope Francis’ apparent reversal predecessor’s view could enormous. “If Pope mean animals go heaven, implication animals soul. And true, ought seriously consider treat mean something God,” said. Ms Sarah Withrow King, director Christian outreach engagement PETA, one activist anti-slaughterhouse groups, said Pope’s remarks could move Catholics away consuming meat. But differing views. Mr Dave Warner, spokesman National Pork Producers Council, said email “certainly mean slaughtering eating animals sin”. THE NEW YORK TIMES
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