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Vice Media CEO Shane Smith Spent $300,000 on Las Vegas Dinner (Report)
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Never one known restraint, Vice Media’s Shane Smith may outdone even himself. Mr. Smith, chief executive provocative news entertainment group, spent $300,000 dinner Prime Steakhouse Bellagio Las Vegas International CES trade show January, according one person party another one knew it. Mr. Smith, whose company closed financing last September valued $2.5 billion, paid meal personally. More 30 people dinner, including friends, Vice executives staff members directors like Tom Freston, founder former chief executive MTV later went run Viacom, according person attended event. Liquor flowed freely, bottles wine costing $20,000, according people. The expensive food item menu Prime Steakhouse, Jean-Georges Vongerichten restaurant, 28-ounce bone-in rib eye $85. Shane Smith chief executive Vice Media. FREDERICK M. BROWN / GETTY IMAGES To foot bill, Mr. Smith dipped $1 million winnings gambling, especially blackjack table, week, people said. News meal, first reported Bloomberg, surfaced executives MGM Resorts International mentioned outsize dinner bill company conference call Tuesday. They cited response question analyst spending casino compares levels recession. MGM identify Mr. Smith guest hosted dinner. James J. Murren, chief executive MGM, said seen check size several years. “People starting spend money remarkably here,” Mr. Murren said. The lavish dinner latest caper Mr. Smith, charting new course brash next-generation media mogul. He known drink old-school media executives Williamsburg, Brooklyn, hipster enclave Vice headquarters. He called CNN expletive rented villas Cannes annual international media conference there. “They live larger, part Vice je ne sais quoi,” said Michael E. Kassan, chief executive media marketing consulting firm MediaLink, known throw prominent industry dinners. “But good stuff. I big fan. They represent much new exciting world.” Mr. Murren MGM told analyst Harry C. Curtis Nomura Securities couldn’t believe first saw tab. He said, “$300,000 dinner Prime. That’s pretty good check. You would liked wine, Harry.”
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Fidel Castro Dead? Yes, He Is… But The Cuban Leader Is Alive, Death Rumors Proven False
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The former PricewaterhouseCoopers employee says Comcast got fired job set Oct. 14 deadline company respond demands full apology monetary settlement, got half-assed apology instead. Two days deadline passed, stuck word filed lawsuit. Conal O'Rourke going Comcast controller, Lawrence Salva, defamation, arguing company violated federal regulations poor service overbilling. In complaint, O'Rourke alleges Salva, former partner PWC, called executive PWC's Philadelphia office used Comcast's leverage major client O'Rourke investigated "ethics violations" ultimately fired. O'Rourke says Comcast Salva defamed telling employer threw PNC's name around phone attempt get Comcast service issues resolved—he claims never told anyone Comcast worked for, wants Comcast release tapes emails interactions controller's office prove it. Oh, service issues: O'Rourke's complaint also argues Comcast's mistreatment customer violated Cable Communications Policy Act, lists particularly egregious examples: Comcast habitually misspelled Mr. O'Rourke's name Mr. O'Kourke, making difficult receive Comcast bills timely fashion, postal service would fail deliver them. Ultimately, Mr. O'Rourke convinced postal service deliver mail addressed "Mr. O'Kourke," unable convince Comcast even correct spelling name. In addition Comcast's continual failure address Mr. O'Rourke's billing issues, late November early December 2013, Mr. O'Rourke town, Comcast shipped Mr. O'Rourke twelve random pieces Comcast equipment. Comcast proceeded charge Mr. O'Rourke almost $2,000 fees equipment neither requested wanted. When tried get help issues, says, Comcast sent collections. That's took complaint directly controller, allegedly lost job result. He says never received single correct bill entire year Comcast customer. Although O'Rourke originally said would sue get job back, complaint simply asks legal fees damages—i.e., lost wages six months he's unemployed—and injunction stopping The Worst Company America overbilling customers. Good luck last part.
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Vogue’s Shiny New Office Has a Big Rat Problem
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A hoax report filed website nationalreport.net claimed infamous artist arrested London raid art studio. The website – describes "America's No.1 independent news source" – said man named Paul Horner Liverpool nicked. They even cheek say BBC representative Bansky confirmed news. To complete tale quoted "London police chief" Lyndon Edwards apparently held press conference announce arrest. A press conference apparently attended reporters TV crews. HOAX: The false report claiming Banksy arrested [NATIONALREPORT] Most hilariously article written one Darius Rubics "won numerous awards journalism including Peabody Award Pulitzer Prize". Despite ludicrous nature article fell hook, line sinker. Former Tory MP Louise Mensch, never shy sharing opinion world, said: "You kidding me, @metpoliceuk. Banksy? "There many criminals there, Banksy? The great artist?" She later apologise duped. There many problems hoax we've decided list best ones you. – The article claims Banksy Liverpool known evidence strongly suggests Bristol. – Other articles Darius Rubics include: Dennis Rodman leaves US talk leaders ISIS Obama declares November national Muslim appreciation month. – London Police Chief Lyndon Edwards exist. The top cop London Sir Bernard Hogan Howe. – The article suggests Banksy nicked Watford actually falls catchment Hertfordshire Police. – In Britain police release mugshots people arrested. – Banksy's PR Jo Brooks, despite apparently quoted original story, tweeted saying hoax.
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Crank-Boosting Behind Top Apps in App Store
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The value breaking top 100 ranking App Store - higher, really - fairly well-established (if fool-proof way make profit). The true whether you’re developer UK China. And Apple fairly strongly worded guidelines app store 'manipulation', doesn’t stop people trying it. Well effort seems summed single photograph, recently gone viral China: The photo appears show woman front rack 100 iPhone 5Cs, downloading apps repeatedly different accounts. It published local media, resurfaced Apple rumors site Cult Mac Tech In Asia. However, photo completely unsourced, low-quality unverified — many speculated evidence ranking manipulation ‘farms’, that's quite right. The presence iPhone 5C suggests relatively recent picture, whether means ranking manipulation effect real world know. Also unclear veracity another image going around shows prices charged break apps rankings list. That picture claims cost developer equivalent £7,400 get app Top 10, six times much keep week. While app store rankings manipulation clearly issue China - least, companies willing charge service, evidenced simple search local e-Commerce sites - what’s clear much impact would actually App Store. For part, Apple taken tough line rankings cheats. Apple says guidelines developers effort cheat system dealt swiftly severely: "If attempt cheat system (for example, trying trick review process, steal data users, copy another developer's work, manipulate ratings) Apps removed store expelled developer program." "Developers attempt manipulate cheat user reviews chart ranking App Store fake paid reviews, inappropriate methods removed iOS Developer Program"
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Did a Meteorite Impact in Nicaragua over the Weekend?
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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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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ May Get An Early Release Date—Report
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A nun living Italian convent given birth surprise baby complaining stomach pains, according Italian press. The nun, came Italy South America, belonged order called Missionary Sisters Love Christ Macerata, located Italian region Le Marche. She says idea pregnant. She taken hospital sisters, doctors quickly told pregnant, according Italian newspaper Il Corriere Adriatico. The baby healthy nun’s convent expressed interest taking care him. The nun arrived convent June, believed already pregnant. According Italian newspaper L’Unione Sarda, convent said woman "is nun, girl helping” possibly yet taken vows. The woman, reported Bolivia, discharged hospital.
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Bali spider burrows under Aussie’s chest
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Spotting spider floor may give fright, imagine finding one living skin three days. This happened Australian man Dylan Thomas went vacation Bali friend. His friend noticed strange red scar going 21-year-old's stomach. At first, doctors told insect bite, later discovered spider burrowed Thomas's abdomen, likely recent appendix scar. Thomas posted Facebook page: "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days, managed get luckily. Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over." Thomas explains painful burning sensation skin, scar began get bigger bubble. Check photos Thomas's experience video above. Yikes!
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Will King of Jordan lead airstrikes on ISIS HIMSELF? Reports say trained pilot plans to take part in attack after quoting Clint Eastwood's Unforgiven to Congressmen
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While local reports revealed Wednesday Jordanian King Abdullah authorize airstrikes Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) group, U.S. official described Arab monarch citing Hollywood movie character expressing wrath upon hearing militants burned countryman pilot alive captivity. “He mentioned ‘Unforgiven’ mentioned Clint Eastwood, actually quoted part movie,” Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., Marine Corps veteran two tours Iraq one Afghanistan, meeting king, told Fox News Channel interview aired Wednesday. King Abdullah cut U.S. trip short hearing news Moaz al-Kasasbeh burned alive. During private session members House Armed Services Committee lawmakers, king expressed anger citing American movie icon Clint Eastwood. “He said going retribution like ISIS hasn’t seen,” said Marine Corps veteran. However, Hunter would say part “Unforgiven” king quoted, noted Eastwood’s character describes going deliver retribution. “He’s angry,” Hunter said King Abdullah. “They’re starting sorties tomorrow they’ve ever had. They’re starting tomorrow. And said, ‘The problem we’re going running fuel bullets.’” “He’s ready get on,” Hunter added. “He really is. It reminded 9/11. We ready give them.” Hunter also said lawmakers King Abdullah make mention U.S. President Barack Obama. He added: “ISIS going regret … King Abdullah Barack Obama.” The Jordan Times reported thousands Jordanians gathered Wednesday receive King Abdullah. The Jordan times also reported mosques churches around Kingdom held prayers Wednesday memory al-Kasasbeh. King flying missions Meanwhile, Jordanian government official Thursday told Al Arabiya News King Abdullah flying missions ISIS himself, local media reports – also taken international outlets - indicated set so. The official also noted observers refrain calling King Abdullah fighter pilot officially hold title. He is, however, commander-in-chief Jordanian Air Force. The king trained combatant, part parachute brigade flies civilian planes helicopters, official added. Last Update: Thursday, 5 February 2015 KSA 14:39 - GMT 11:39
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Emotional sergeant-at-arms is greeted back to parliament with a rousing standing ovation a day after he heroically shot dead terrorist - the first time he used weapon in 30 year career
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Facebook Twitter absolutely stuffed people convinced Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin died Thursday. It turns out, however, hoax. Macaulay Culkin still much alive. The hoax gone super-viral currently trending Facebook, largely ingeniously deceptive presentation. The hoaxer included thumbnail picture looks awful lot like still real TV news broadcast Culkin’s death. In addition, hoaxer chosen URL first glance appears MSNBC, US news network. Facebook users shared link hoax story 700,000 times. At first glance story looks credible, although starts fall apart wonder detective involved shares name famous author wrote books New York Police Department. The hoaxer behind fake news story covered website adverts, highly profitable. Despite flaws story, everyone lost stuff headline already internet. macauley culkin passed away, can't true. made childhood But Instagram picture shows, Culkin still performing band Friday night. View Instagram instagram.com Culkin seems particularly prone death hoaxes, possibly due brief burst near-universal fame followed sudden slide obscurity. Macaulay Culkin Been found dead again. Think 7th 8th time. Never fear. You sit back watch Home Alone without concerned star, go see Culkin play pizza-themed Velvet Underground band, The Pizza Underground.
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Two blokes dared to eat 20-year-old burger for charity
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Mates Casey Dean Eduard Nitz wish happy 20th birthday Quarter Pounder bought McDonald's 1995.
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Meteorite 'caused mysterious boom in Nicaragua'
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Nikolai Kryaglyachenko, 12, attracts coins, spoons glasses - decided become superhero older A boy almost killed knocked huge electrical shock claims become LIVING MAGNET superpowers like Marvel's Magneto. Nikolai Kryaglyachenko, 12, blasted across pavement leant briefly lamppost live faulty wire. "When I came round I felt groggy managed get home told mum happened," said. "When I woke next day got bed I found coins lying mattress stuck body. "Then I breakfast dropped spoon, stuck chest." Europics 'Superpowers': Nikolai Kryaglyachenko wants superhero grows Nikolai said keen fan comics and, believing maybe developed sort super magnetic power attract metal like Magneto, decided put test. "I things I I lot control it," said. "Even I want it, I still attract things. "Once I even attracted glass - moved towards me." Nikolai added decided instead fireman wants superhero older, saying would want something helped people, job would certainly fulfil role. Europics Look me: Nikolai Kryaglyachenko 'performs' classmates He also found one popular boys school many classmates asking demonstrate superpowers, Nikolai even claims seems able share power. According classmates, influence others people turn live magnets well. Nikolai's classmate, Vika Balandina, said: "I could even hang ladle nose." Stories "living magnets" began appear least middle 19th century. In 2004, story Russian factory worker Leonid Tenkaev family received extensive media coverage appeared obtain ability attract objects Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Europics Cutlery collection: Nikolai Kryaglyachenko magnet spoons coins Although people ability attract metal items commonly referred "magnets," many also hold plastic, glass, wood paper items body. Only develop "preference" particular material. In 1990, many 300 "living magnets" gathered conference Sofia, capital Bulgaria, young woman Marinela Brankova demonstrated amazing ability TV. The woman could hold 7 kilos metal vertical palm. Scientists say however rather people magnetic, probably nothing unusually sticky skin. VIEW GALLERY
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London hip-hop artist Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary key suspect in hunt for killer of American journalist James Foley
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Brian Williams took moment Monday’s “NBC Nightly News” push back social media dustup Saturday night liveshot didn’t quite happen. Mike Seidel appeared camera Saturday night back turned, leading speculate reporter may relieving himself. No so, geniuses: Social Media owes friend Mike Seidel apology. The intrepid fearless Weather Channel Meteorologist victim wild misinformation happened news Saturday night: Lester Holt threw Mike’s live report snowstorm North Carolina. Mike lost cellphone contact control room.. couldn’t hear attached earpiece air. He put back storm camera.. take gloves re-dial phone tethered ear, that’s rumors hit web perhaps writing name snow. It Mike working make right — love working Mike Seidel.
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Report: Audio Reveals Pause Between Gunshots When 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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Is the iPhone 6 Really Pulling Out Your Hair?
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Fear arachnophobes, story Bunbury's "spiderman" might seemed. Perth scientists cast doubt claims spider burrowed man's body first trip Bali. The story went global Thursday, generating hundreds stories online. Earlier month, Dylan Thomas headed holiday island sought medical help experiencing "a really burning sensation like searing feeling" abdomen. Dylan Thomas says spider crawl underneath skin. Thomas said specialist dermatologist called later used tweezers remove believed "tropical spider". But seems may caught web... misinformation. Arachnologist Dr Volker Framenau said whatever creature was, "almost impossible" culprit spider. "If look spider, fangs, mouth parts have, able burrow. They can't get skin," said. "We thought may something like mite, different parasitic mites there, sometimes look bit like spider. I can't think spider could person." Dr Mark Harvey Western Australian Museum agreed said found case "bizarre". "I must confess I amazed I've never heard spider able survive skin human, indeed mammal," said. "Spiders need air breathe, spiracles sides bodies air comes system series call book lungs. Being skin somebody, I would thought enough air survive. "Even mite, I've never seen anything like this. Even insect, I've never heard insect crawling skin like this, really remarkable case." Dr Harvey said spiders widely feared community often subject urban legends. "We hear people going holidays spiders lay eggs skin. Then [the baby spiders] burst return holiday tropics," said. "None true, they're made stories. "They're actually able dig skin, that's case unusual. Some burrow soil, remove soil particles one time want that." Something true, according Dr Harvey, certain arachnids "live humans". "We mites living faces. They're follicle mites, they're absolutely miniscule can't see them. We transmit children kids," said. "They live bases hair follicles faces pores skin. Those mites small, can't see them, they're going cause blemish skin like lad stomach." Dr Framenau said much confusion could eliminated keeping catching creepy crawly offender, dead alive, enlisting help experts. "It would great collected took photo it," said. "If bitten something, best thing collect submit museum identification things go viral." Dylan Thomas contacted comment. - WA Today
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Real-life Magneto boy 'becomes living magnet' after getting massive electric shock from street lamp
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The internet buzzing morning news country icon legend Willie Nelson died. One big problem buzz kind pointless since country crooner isn’t dead all. Sure, may 81-years-old, he’s still alive truckin’ touring, Willie Nelson isn’t dead — he’s simply victim another celebrity death hoax. The website MSMBC posted article Willie Nelson “found dead today Maui home.” It goes give details state rumors death first circulated early February 21 social media outlets, police later confirmed news. With article even picture showing face looking solemn dates life. The article states groundskeeper routine maintenance Nelson’s property found dead front lawn. He called 911, police came scene reportedly find Nelson dead. There even quotes “police.” “There evidence drug abuse alcohol signs foul play,” said Det. Aldeson. Here’s issue this. Many people see site think MSNBC it’s really MSMBC. The latter real news site stretch imagination. There fake story links side article, lead back article Willie Nelson’s so-called death. At bottom page links “About,” “Terms Use,” “Privacy,” lead nowhere. Even quotes police article, don’t believe Willie Nelson dead, isn’t. “Determining official cause death could take long 3 weeks,” said County Coroner Frank Shultz. “It’s early tell caused tragic death.” The article sadly making rounds Facebook, Twitter, forms social media without real merit. It states “story still developing information yet officially verified.” Of course, hasn’t. That’s isn’t even remotely true. The Missoulian reported day ago Willie Nelson going play Ogren Park middle June Alison Kraus. Sure, anything possible happen, death Willie Nelson right isn’t one them. Willie Nelson dead. He victim newest celebrity death hoax going around, one people going believe it’s shared ton people. [Image via Broadway World]
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That Boko Haram Ceasefire in Nigeria Isn’t A Ceasefire
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(Reuters) - No suspected cases Ebola found Iraq, despite reports contrary Iraqi media past week, World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. Describing reports suspect cases deadly viral infection Mosul "rumor", Geneva-based United Nations health agency said Iraqi health ministry conducted full investigation. "All sources contacted negated existence suspected cases Ebola," WHO said statement. "The (Iraqi) Ministry Health World Health Organization confirmed laboratory facilities Mosul necessary capabilities diagnose confirm Ebola virus." Reports suspected Ebola cases appeared Dec. 31 Iraq's Al-Sabah newspaper, Rudaw online newspaper Shafaq news agency relayed media outside Iraq, prompting WHO Iraqi authorities investigate.
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Big Bank Hank dead: Sugarhill Gang member and rapper dies aged 57
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A rumor Tuesday claims Apple's upcoming Apple Watch priced $500 mid-tier steel model $5,000 top-end gold "Edition" versions, number much higher previous estimates. Citing unnamed source, French website iGen reports Apple looking field Apple Watch proposed retail cost $500 versions stainless steel cases $4,000 $5,000 Apple Watch Edition models. This leaves Apple Watch Sport version Apple's lowest-priced option, company said would come $350. While website accurate predicting recent Apple product launches, claims unverifiable taken grain salt. Previous estimates jewelers industry analysts pegged high-end Apple Watch Edition models $1,200. Edition versions crafted 18-karat gold, feature sapphire crystal come variety luxurious strap options. Apple commented whether entire chassis solid gold, merely gold plated, company apparently developed variant metal twice strong standard. Additionally, source claims Apple still shooting launch Valentine's Day. Prior Apple Watch announcement, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo accurately predicted device would come two sizes multiple models spread across wide range price points. At time, speculated wearable could cost "thousands dollars." Apple announced anticipated first foray wearables market September, saying pricing would start $350. Given Apple Watch Sport made relatively low-cost materials — aluminum, elastomer band non-sapphire window — many believe entry-level model.
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North Korea dictator Kim Jong-un undergoes surgery after breaking both ankles on military tour
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Texas Turkey Farm Contaminated With Ebola, Over 250,000 Holiday Turkeys Infected. A Texas turkey farm employee quarantine tested positive Ebola virus. Texas Prime Turkey Farm, largest supplier turkeys United States, ordered CDC quarantine 250,000 holiday turkeys. The CDC confirmed 3,000 turkeys tested positive virus since Friday’s incident. Hurricane Floyd aftermath According investigators, long time employee Philip Canseco seen vomiting facilities restroom three days prior incident Friday. “I passing restroom, I heard somebody throwing inside,” said one Texas Prime Turkey Farm employee. “I opened door looked inside saw Canseco throwing one urinals. I asked okay, said yes, I left. I didn’t want get close get sick.” Management confirmed Canseco worked three full work days facility flu-like symptoms, passing unconscious fever 106°. Due symptoms, rushed local hazmat tent tested positive Ebola virus. The CDC reports additional 7 coworkers quarantined tested. However, released results yet. The facility ordered CDC burn entire flock turkeys, 250,000. Texas Prime Turkey Farm requesting permission state Texas send shipment incinerated turkey ashes Veolia’s Port Arthur environmental waste facility. This facility already accepted one shipment Ebola waste household goods Thomas Eric Duncan stayed. Duncan first man die Ebola US soil. Activists protesting shipments contaminated Ebola waste community. “We feel every precaution taken protect community, children elderly. We dumping ground nations, world’s bio waste.” Plant manager Mitch Osborne said Saturday even though contract yet signed, plant likely receive second shipment contaminated Ebola waste. “It safe sound process,” Osborne said. “I going place employees harms way, community. The company improve environment I believe pretty darn good job that. I believe right safe thing.” A spokesperson Texas Prime Turkey Farm said good chance Ebola turkeys may already shipped major suppliers distribution. Each retailer perform recalls individually feel received contaminated shipment
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Nigeria claims deal with Boko Haram on ceasefire, kidnapped girls
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Nigeria reached ceasefire deal include release kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls.
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This Selfless Homeless Man Receives $100 & Doesn't Spend A Dime On Himself!
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The video one viral sensations tugs heartstrings compels watch, defies expectations shows kind compassionate human beings be. There one problem. The video fake — least according witness says YouTube hit, “How Does A Homeless Man Spend $100?” filmed. You probably seen video — not, view above. Posted prolific prankster Josh Paler Lin — whose videos include “Sex In The Bathroom Prank” “Rock Paper Scissors Hickey!” — viral video purported “social experiment” Paler Lin gave homeless man identified “Thomas” hundred bucks cash, “secretly” filmed spent money. The video picked dozens media outlets, including Inquisitr, week clip YouTube, racked 28 million views. Why? Because Thomas spent money booze drugs, food. And himself. He used cash purchase distribute food fellow homeless people Orange County, California. While determining much revenue particular YouTube video creates difficult, many estimates video earn $1,000 $5,000 million views accumulates. That means Paler Lin may grossed anywhere $28,000 $140,000 single video — one week. Perhaps important, Paler Lin created crowdfunding campaign along video, raise money Thomas. That campaign far brought $130,000 donations people moved selfless acts Thomas performs video. But interview posted site Vocativ Tuesday, Taugan Tan Kadalim, says stumbled chance across Paler Lin filming video witnessed whole thing, calls entire scenario “bull****.” Kadalim, 26, says Euclid Liquor & Market purchased lottery ticket walking across street girlfriend’s apartment, saw made clear “Thomas knew followed.” Kadalim says fan Paler Lin recognized YouTube celebrity immediately. He watched Paler Lin entered liquor store spoke clerk Thomas waited outside. Only Paler Lin returned, Kadalim told Vocativ, Thomas enter liquor store. “He drove Thomas liquor store,” Kadalim told site. “While I think guy homeless, clear I saw every part scene staged.” Vocativ said reporters corroborated story Kadalim’s girlfriend brother, calls liquor store went unreturned. Kadalim posted comment video’s YouTube page day video went line, saying quote clearly Paler Lin drove Thomas store, comment went largely ignored. Paler Lin, however, adamantly denied faking part “homeless” viral video, telling Vocativ, “There way we’re making up. This real.”
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Boko Haram 'to release abducted schoolgirls' as part of ceasefire agreement
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Over weekend, NBC anchor Lester Holt cut satellite feed Sugar Mountain, NC, report weatherman Mike Seidel. Except Seidel apparently wasn’t ready go air appeared urinating woods. After finishes whatever he’s doing, appears zip fly put gloves back on. NBC claims Seidel merely “checking phone,” clumsily dropped snow. But lot unanswered questions: Why didn’t one PAs film crew grab phone him? Why reluctant talk issue Twitter? Is even Sugar Mountain? It sounds like cover-up vast, troubling media conspiracy. h/t Corey Lambrecht | Daily News
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Boko Haram: Kidnapped Girls Have Been Married Off, Truce Never Happened
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WASHINGTON — A U.S. Republican senator frequent Mideast traveler said Thursday Taliban detainees released Guantanamo Bay exchange Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl touch members al-Qaida linked Haqqani network, yet five still monitored Qatar. The Pentagon said Thursday working Qatar confident threat posed former detainees mitigated. Sen. Lindsey Graham, recently visited Qatar, said afraid one detainees left country said assured visit five remain small Gulf nation. Qatar gained public praise President Barack Obama brokering controversial deal May 2014 freed Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Taliban captivity exchange release five senior Taliban officials imprisoned years U.S.-run Guantanamo Bay prison Cuba. Qatar promised Obama would keep five watch one year, although would free leave. "It's year deal," Graham told The Associated Press Wednesday. "Just sure we're sitting here, they're going back fight." "They've Haqqani people come meet them. ... They're reaching out. The Taliban five communicating people inside Afghanistan." However, Graham, member Senate Armed Services Committee leading Capitol Hill voice foreign policy, said five still Qatar. "I afraid one left, told they're still there," said. The Pentagon said statement would comment specific cases involving detainees. "However, take incidence re-engagement seriously, work close coordination military, intelligence, law enforcement diplomatic channels mitigate re-engagement take follow-on action necessary," statement said. "The Defense Department close security partnership government Qatar. We're confident ability continue mitigate threat may posed former Guantanamo detainees." Haqqani operates Afghanistan-Pakistan border region one deadliest threats U.S. troops war. The network, State Department designated foreign terrorist organization 2012, claims allegiance Afghan Taliban operates degree autonomy. The five detainees released were: Abdul Haq Wasiq, served Taliban deputy minister intelligence. Mullah Norullah Nori, senior Taliban commander northern city Mazar-e-Sharif Taliban fought U.S. forces late 2001. Khairullah Khairkhwa, served various Taliban positions including interior minister direct ties Mullah Omar Osama bin Laden. Mohammed Nabi, served chief security Taliban Qalat, Afghanistan, later worked radio operator Taliban's communications office Kabul. Mohammad Fazl, Human Rights Watch says could prosecuted war crimes presiding mass killing Shiite Muslims Afghanistan 2000 2001 Taliban sought consolidate control country. Associated Press writer Lolita C. Baldor contributed report.
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American hostage in Yemen freed in military raid-Defence Ministry
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Afghanistan veteran Sam Arnold uploaded spine-chilling video US Marine getting direct headshot Taliban sniper—only saved kevlar helmet. It's incredible watch, especially face relief disbelief impact victim. That really close call. According Arnold, "the Marines conducting joint helicopter raid Now Zad district, Helmand Province 2013. The shot occurs right :45 mark video."
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WHO says reports of suspected Ebola cases in Iraq are untrue
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(NEWSER) – Wonder long Quarter Pounder cheese last? Two Australians say bought McDonald's burgers friends back 1995, teens, one friends never showed up. So kid's burger went uneaten—and stayed way, Australia's News Network reports. "We’re pretty sure it’s oldest burger world," says one men, Casey Dean. Holding onto burger friend "started joke," adds, "the months became years now, 20 years later, looks day bought it, perfectly preserved original wrapping." Dean burger-buying mate, Eduard Nitz, even took burger Australian TV show The Project last night "showed mold-free specimen," News 9 reports. The pair offered take bite charity dissuaded show's hosts. They've also started Facebook page burger called "Can This 20 Year Old Burger Get More Likes Than Kanye West?" 4,044 likes writing. And they're selling iTunes song, "Free Burger," $1.69, giving proceeds charity Beyond Blue, helps Australians battle anxiety depression. (A years ago, man sold 20-year-old bottle McDonald's McJordan sauce $10,000. Here's Mickey D's food seemingly never decays.)
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Video showing American journalist beheaded believed real, officials and family say
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The lethal animals launched Iraqi residents jihadist fighters. IS, taken control large areas Iraq Syria, using bombs target civilians north country. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, ex-head chemical biological weapons Army Nato, told Mirror: "They promote fact creates panic. "Scorpions robust – even launched couple miles, canister breaks thousands flung start crawling around. "Some scorpions poisonous main thing creating fear." MOCK: Former Sydney resident Mohamed Elomar took Twitter taunt victims Sydney siege [FACEBOOK] “Some scorpions poisonous main thing creating fear” Weapons expert Hamish de Bretton-Gordon The news comes IS fighter took Twitter laugh victims deadly Sydney siege. Former Sydney resident Mohamed Elomar, pictured holding severed heads two dead soldiers earlier year, posted two sick tweets following attack. After referencing 2011 Mumbai terror attacks posted: "I think got real life hostage situation Sydney lolololololololo." Another Islamist posted Twitter: "The world must stand news 13 Australians would sleep news 130,000 Muslims killed Syria. "Gaza siege, Homs Damascus siege CAFE Sydney Not. The Hash rage SydneySiege joke."
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Gill Rosenberg, Canadian-Israeli Woman Feared Kidnapped By ISIS, Says She's Safe
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The scuttlebutt sources Detroit one Batmobile models used filming Batman Vs. Superman gone missing, believed stolen. It would first time Batmobile nicked Detroit. Though $200 replica TV Series version back 2o10. Anyway, driving around get overtaken this… …do get touch. Warner Bros representatives respond inquiries.
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Meteorite makes big crater in Nicaragua, government says
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The United States appears flying unarmed surveillance drones IS stronghold Raqqa, Syria. The pictures thus far suggest drone used MQ-1 Reaper. The two photos show distinct downward facing V-shaped tail used Predator drones, aircraft appear carrying missiles. As such, available evidence indicates drone used surveillance purposes, rather hunter-killer type mission. According local activists, drone circling city three hours. If reports true, would suggest air environment Raqqa permissive. Drones visible radar easy shoot air defense systems. The evidence thus far suggests drone acquiring imagery – possibly signals intelligence (SIGINT) — Islamic State positions group’s important stronghold. There little doubt mission intended give U.S. policymakers information IS positions Raqqa. However, necessarily signal imminent use force IS positions Syria. As now, information drones based. However, open-source information allows informed guesses. The United States currently bases Predator drones Turkey Incirlik Air Force Base Turkey. The three drones routinely flown Northern Iraq data shared real time Turkish military. A second possibility could drones flown Kuwait. Satellite imagery captured deployment U.S. drones Ali Salem Air Base. A third option United States flying drones airbase Iraqi Kurdistan. A regional security expert also reports Predator drones seen operating civilian airport near Erbil. This article originally appeared Bellingcat. Copyright 2014. Follow Bellingcat Twitter. SEE ALSO: Here's world's richest terrorist group makes millions every day
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An audio recording of the Michael Brown shooting has reportedly surfaced
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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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Graphic Photo: Oliver Ilic Uses Razor Blade To Slice Off Own Manhood After Girlfriend Broke Up With Him
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Durex denies rumors ‘pumpkin spice’ flavored condom. Oh gourd hoax! The arousal pumpkin spice flavored condom made rounds internet weekend, Durex confirmed autumnal-themed birth control fake. “Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice’ condom. We can’t claim one, love people spice bedroom,” Durex spokesperson told BuzzFeed. Pumpkin spice finds way everything: coffee, cupcakes candles surprise social media buzz fake photo released. Because safe sex important, matter season is. 🎃 #pumpkinspice pic.twitter.com/kzHSBgw87a One user tweeted, "Because safe sex important, matter season is." The photo appears altered image Durex's flavored "Taste Me" selection condoms, come apple, banana, strawberry orange. [email protected]
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ISIL video claims beheading of kidnapped journalist James Foley
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In horrifying act revenge U.S. airstrikes northern Iraq, militants Islamic State extremist group beheaded American journalist James Foley — threatening kill another hostage, U.S. officials say. The White House must weigh risks adopting aggressive policy destroy Islamic State resisting action could result death another American. It also confront potentially necessary step pursuing Islamic State Syria, President Barack Obama resisted launching airstrikes deploying significant American firepower. Obama expected make statement Wednesday Foley's killing. U.S. officials confirmed grisly video released Tuesday showing Islamic State militants beheading Foley. Separately, Foley's family confirmed death statement posted Facebook page created rally support release, saying "have never prouder him." "He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people," said statement, attributed Foley's mother, Diane Foley. She implored militants spare lives hostages. "Like Jim, innocents. They control American government policy Iraq, Syria anywhere world." Foley, 40, Rochester, New Hampshire, went missing northern Syria November 2012 freelancing Agence France-Presse Boston-based media company GlobalPost. The car riding stopped four militants contested battle zone Sunni rebel fighters government forces trying control. He heard since. The beheading marks first time Islamic State killed American citizen since Syrian conflict broke March 2011, upping stakes increasingly chaotic multilayered war. The killing likely complicate U.S. involvement Iraq Obama administration's efforts contain group expands Iraq Syria. The group heir apparent militancy known al-Qaida Iraq, beheaded many victims, including American businessman Nicholas Berg 2004. The video released websites Tuesday appears show increasing sophistication Islamic State group's media unit begins scenes Obama explaining decision order airstrikes. It cuts balding man orange jumpsuit kneeling desert, next black-clad militant knife throat. Foley's name appears English Arabic graphics screen. After captive speaks, masked man shown apparently beginning cut neck; video fades black beheading completed. The next shot appears show captive lying dead ground, head body. The video appears shot arid area; vegetation seen horizon distance sand meets gray-blue sky. At end video, militant shows second man, identified another American journalist, Steven Sotloff, warns could next captive killed. Sotloff kidnapped near Syrian-Turkish border August 2013; freelanced Time, National Interest MediaLine. One U.S. official said video appeared authentic, two U.S. officials said victim Foley. All three officials spoke condition anonymity authorized discuss killing name. Several senior U.S. officials direct knowledge situation said Islamic State recently threatened kill Foley avenge crushing airstrikes past two weeks militants advancing Mount Sinjar, Mosul dam Kurdish capital Irbil. Both areas northern Iraq, become key front Islamic State fighters travel Syria. Since Aug. 8, U.S. military struck least 70 Islamic State targets — including security checkpoints, vehicles weapons caches. It's clear many militants killed strikes, although likely were. The Islamic State militant group ruthless attacks people consider heretics infidels disowned al-Qaida's leaders. In seeking impose harsh interpretation Islamic law lands trying control, extremists slain soldiers civilians alike horrifying ways — including mounting decapitated heads victims spikes. The New York-based Committee Protect Journalists estimated Tuesday 20 journalists missing Syria, released nationalities. In annual report November, committee concluded missing journalists either held threatened death extremists, taken captive gangs seeking ransom. The group's report described widespread seizure journalists unprecedented largely unreported news organizations hope keeping kidnappings public view may help captives' release. ___ Associated Press writers Bradley Klapper Julie Pace Washington, Rik Stevens Rochester, New Hampshire, Zeina Karam Beirut contributed report.
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Saudi Arabian cleric issues fatwa against snowmen
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Eran Cicurel, editor Voice Israel, quoted YPG fighters familiar situation Kobani, saying Gill Rosenberg captured IS. Cicurel's claims contradict IS claims, made announcements IS-affiliated websites Samoach al-Islam, al-Platform Media, Twitter Rosenberg captured. Earlier day, IS media sources even alleged video coming soon. Considering scale yesterday's IS advance, story appeared plausible. Close friends, comrades, supporters also voiced credible concern Rosenberg's Facebook page. The YPG fighters noted, Cicurel, Rosenberg city Hoban time IS claims abducted. They also called story "mere propaganda". While confirmation per se, Cicurel's claims, addition circumstantial evidence, made story Rosenberg's capture implausible. Established Israeli sources exclusively ran story purporting primary sources reporting Rosenberg's capture. The Haaretz Israeli News, Times Israel, Jerusalem Post, Ynet News almost immediately published similar reports, media outside Israel either reported story quoted Israeli media. It illegal Israeli citizen travel Israeli-declared hostile state, including Iraq Syria, reason including business media reporting. Rosenberg, age 31, become infamous recent months joining YPG fighters Kobani despite illegality endeavor. In past 24 hours, IS advance pushed YPG back four fronts, including northern side borders Turkey. However, YPG mitigated many IS gains, due US airstrikes arrival Turkish forces sealing border north. Despite new information, little still publicly known Rosenberg's status time. Pro-IS sources still claiming captured, sources staying quiet. A link added comments story officially confirmed denied. Pictures Rosenberg (Not repost! The article completely original content. These images merely appended informational purposes) Kobani map November 28 (credits @deSyracuse) Kobani map late November 29 (credits @macroarch). Note: Some IS gains pushed back, claims total reversal untrue.
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A Mass Grave Points to a Student Massacre in Mexico
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A MYSTERIOUS explosion rocked Nicaragua’s crowded capital Managua, creating large crater, appears caused small meteorite. Amazingly, sprawling city 1.2 million people, impact near international airport cause known injuries, leave crater measuring 12 metres across felt throughout capital late Saturday. Nicaraguan authorities believe piece small asteroid dubbed “2014 RC,” passed close Earth yesterday estimated astronomers 20 metres big, size house. “We convinced meteorite. We seen crater impact,” said Wilfredo Strauss Seismic Institute. The meteorite appeared hurtled wooded area near airport around midnight hit large registered instruments Strauss’s organisation uses size earthquakes. “You see two waves: first, small seismic wave meteorite hit earth, another stronger one, impact sound,” said. Government officials experts visited impact site Sunday. One them, William Martinez, said yet clear meteorite burned completely blasted soil. “You see mirror-like spots sides crater meteorite power-scraped walls,” Martinez said. Government spokeswoman, First Lady Rosario Murillo, said Managua would contact US Geological Service try get information “this fascinating event” Central American nation, one Latin America’s poorest countries. People live near crater told local media heard blast took explosion, liquid, sand dust blown air, smelled like something burned. There reported injuries impact wooded spot, flights airport affected. NASA said last week asteroid 2014 RC, time closest approach, would approximately one-tenth distance centre Earth moon, 40,000 kilometres. It projected roughly New Zealand time closest approach. AFP
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Nigeria, Boko Haram reach ceasefire deal, kidnapped girls to go free, official says
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WATCHERS North Korea's secretive regime believe could planning another surprise move, restaurant Scotland. The Cambodia eaterie Leader Kim Jong-Un already opened diner Amsterdam, 'Pyongyang' chain restaurants also branches China parts Asia. It reported dictator believed interested opening another UK, claims observers North Korea Kim especially keen eaterie Scotland. His fondness whisky profile Scotland's referendum cited key reasons potential serving North Korean delicacies dog meat soup pine-nut gruel Scotland. Proceeds 'Pyongyang' chain funnelled back North Korean government funds. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch, said country desperate build diplomatic ties European countries, especially left-wing leanings. He said: "It would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland. "The Scottish independence referendum catapulted Scotland North Korean's elite's thoughts. "Despite voting they'd consider left-leaning Scotland suitable England, plus North Koreans love whisky. "Tourists North Korea told tip people Scotch instead currency." The Pyongyang restaurants run partnership Office 39, branch North Korean government, uses way raising overseas cash.
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ISIL Beheads American Photojournalist in Iraq
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American photojournalist James Wright Foley beheaded ISIS forces Foley missing since Thanksgiving 2012 working Syria ISIS posted extremely graphic video 'A Message America' social media Foley speaks camera death labels US killers Apparently coerced captors speaking country A masked robed member ISIS speaking English thought British accent addresses camera After execution Foley, ISIS member says missing American journalist Steven Joel Sotloff killed next A man identified Sotloff caption video paraded front camera Beheading comes one day ISIS threat America 'we drown blood' following US-aided Kurdish recapture Mosul Dam Horrific video American freelance photo-journalist James Wright Foley, 40, beheaded ISIS revenge US airstrikes Iraq posted internet Tuesday afternoon. Foley, missing since November, 2012, taken hostage gunpoint reporting Taftanaz, northern Syria, agency, GlobalPost. ISIS posted extremely graphic video shot unknown location, titled 'A Message America' social media proof barbaric actions. In chilling warning end grisly film, executioner, sounds like British accent, paraded another American journalist, Steven Joel Sotloff, went missing August 2013, saying: 'The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision.' The video emerged President Barack Obama returning White House Martha's Vineyard vacation. White House National Security Council spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden says administration seen video. She says it’s deemed genuine intelligence community, US would ‘appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist.’ His family issued statement Free James Foley organization, working free journalist. 'We know many looking confirmation answers. Please patient information, keep Foleys thoughts prayers.' As disturbing video infolds, Foley, dressed orange knees, unflinching end addresses camera death. It appears journalist coerced blaming United States brutal captors. His voice strong, struggling times swallow battles fear, brands US government real killers man black robes armed gun stands him. Foley missing almost two years also leaves haunting message brother, John, thought US Air Force. Referring US airstrikes launched nearly two weeks ago Iraq, Foley says: ‘I died day, John, colleagues dropped bomb people. They signed death certificate’ As appalling video unfolds, Foley blames 'complacency criminality' United States impending death. In final, awful message world, Foley pleads time, seen family fought freedom two years again. In final insult vengeful executioners, Foley made deny birthright citizen United States. 'I wish I time, I wish I could hope freedom see family again, ship sailed. I guess all, I wish I wasn’t American,' says Foley tragic death. The reporter stops speaking executioner steps forward. The masked, armed black robe-clad man speaks English thought British accent. Members UK's Associated Press pegged accent South East England London, others claimed accent resembles one North Africa. ‘This James Wright Foley, American citizen country. As government forefront aggression towards Islamic State,' begins executioner. 'You plotted us gone far way find reasons interfere affairs. Today, military airforce attacking us daily Iraq. 'Your strikes caused casualties amongst Muslims. You longer fighting insurgency. 'We Islamic Army state accepted large number Muslims worldwide. 'So effectively, aggression toward Islamic State aggression towards Muslims walks life accepted Islamic Caliphate leadership. 'So attempt you, Obama, deny Muslims rights living safety Islamic Caliphate result bloodshed people.’ At point executioner beheads Foley, kneeling bravely hands tied behind back. His body displayed head atop body. Then another chilling warning, executioner holds another man, kness hands tied behind back, scruff neck. A caption claims Steven Joel Soltoff. The executioner says: ‘The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision.’ GlobalPost's co-founder, Charles Sennott told ABC News 'no reliable proof execution authentic. 'If video verified, unfathomable darkness think life bright Jim Foley's ended way,' Sennott said. 'He experienced fearless journalist believed deeply reporting frontlines.' The gruesome video clip opens President Obama announcing commencement American air strikes Iraq ISIS. 'Today I authorized two operations Iraq: targeted airstrikes protect American personnel, humanitarian effort help save thousands Iraqi civilians trapped mountain without food water, facing almost certain death,' says Obama statement dated, August 7. ISIS, claimed control northern Iraq parts Syria threatening kill Time journalist Joel Sotloff next unless President Obama ceases attacks terror group. Sotloff missing since middle 2013 last tweeted August 3rd, 2013. According Twitter account Libya time disappearance. Foley’s family including parents John Diane, Rochester, New Hampshire, publicly appealed son’s release past two years. Foley previously held captive pro-Gaddafi forces Libya. The barbaric beheading comes one day ISIS militants threatened attack U.S. targets 'in place' chilling video showing blood-spattered Star Stripes next jihadist flag message English: 'We drown blood'. Unlike Al Qaeda, Islamic State far focused seizing land Iraq Syria self-proclaimed caliphate, spectacular attacks Western targets. It came President Barack Obama Monday announced Kurdish peshmerga troops, supported U.S. jets, recaptured strategically important Mosul Dam, hailing offensive 'major step forward'. The dam given militants control power water supplies, breach vulnerable structure would threatened thousands lives. As U.S. military strikes Islamic State group Iraq, Syrian President Bashar Assad's forces also stepped campaign militant strongholds Syria. Foley, lived Boston, previously held captive pro-Gaddafi forces six weeks Libya 2011. He released 45 days following international campaign friends family. The Foley family Rochester, New Hampshire, hoped keeping silent could aid release Syria, early last year decided appeal directly kidnappers, increasingly concerned grew increasingly concerned. 'We want Jim come safely home, least need speak know he's okay,' father John Foley said statement January 2013 Foley family launched website publicize disappearance, 'Jim objective journalist appeal release Jim unharmed. To people Jim, please contact us work together toward release.' James, Jim known family friends, one five children parents John Diane Foley. Foley, studied Marquette University, Milwaukee, later studied journalism Northwestern University, Chicago, also reported war Iraq Afghanistan. Prior career journalism, taught reading writing skills convicted felons Cook County Jail Chicago.
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Boko Haram Denies Nigeria Cease-Fire Claim
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BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Islamic State (ISIS) incinerated corpses five militants suspected contracting Ebola, Iraqi health official indicated. Faisal Ghazi, member Health Committee Iraq’s council ministries, said five incinerated Mosul, ISIS stronghold Iraq. “The Islamic State organization incinerated five militants infected Ebola prevent spread disease Mosul,” said. “ISIS proof militants infected Ebola,” added, without giving details whether fighters died disease killed incinerated group. The UN’s World Health Organization (WHO) investigating cases Ebola Mosul, following reports militants Ebola symptoms reported hospital city. ISIS volunteers poured Iraq Syria around world, including countries Africa.
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Leader of Qaeda-Linked Somali Group Is Dead, U.S. Says
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The US assessing whether airstrike encampment Somalia killed leader Al Shabaab terrorist group. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said drones manned aircraft bombed gathering Al Shabaab commanders camp south-central Somalia Monday. "US special operations forces using manned unmanned aircraft destroyed encampment vehicle using several Hellfire missiles laser-guided munitions," said. Mr Kirby confirmed attack aimed leader Ahmed Abdi Godane, also referred Abu-Zubayr, bombs definitely hit meeting Shabaab chiefs. But said unclear Godane killed raid. "We still assessing results operation, we'll provide additional information appropriate," said. The assault involve US ground troops, Mr Kirby added. He declined provide details special operations forces' unit took part air raid nature intelligence led strike. The militant group fighting overthrow Somali government, regularly launching attacks state targets neighbouring countries contribute African Union force. Since taking charge 2008, Godane restyled Al Shabaab global player al Qaeda franchise - transformation highlighted killed least 67 people attack Kenyan shopping mall last September. The US State Department listed Godane one world's eight top terror fugitives and, confirmed, death would mark serious setback Al Shabaab forces. The bombing raid reflected commitment Washington allies "to detect, deter, disrupt defeat violent extremists threaten progress region, well ... threaten conduct terrorist attacks innocent people around world," Mr Kirby said. ABC/wires
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ISIS leader ‘killed’ in US airstrikes
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A disturbing video posted online appears show beheading American journalist James Foley, kidnapped covering Syrian conflict 2012. In video man appears Foley, dressed orange, kneels beside armed man clad black. Foley delivers statement condemning U.S. action Iraq says U.S. government “real killers.” “For happen result complacency criminality,” Foley says halting speech. “I wish I time. I wish I could hope freedom seeing family again, ship sailed. I guess all, I wish I wasn’t American.” Seconds later, figure dressed black brandishes knife identifies Islamic State, name brutal terror group Islamic State Iraq Syria took leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, declared leader Muslims. “Today military air force attacked us daily… Your strikes caused casualties amongst Muslims,” figure black says. He addresses President Obama directly, saying “any attempt… deny Muslims right live safety Islamic caliphate result bloodshed people.” Foley killed. The video continues, showing American Steven Sotloff, written national publications like Time, also dressed orange knees. “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision,” figure black says. A spokesperson White House National Security Council said U.S. intelligence community "is working quickly possible determine authenticity." "If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends," spokesperson Caitlin Hayden wrote statement reporters. The U.S. government offers $10 million reward information leading ISIS leader al-Baghdadi’s capture. Foley assignment Syria news outlet GlobalPost. The news organization's co-founder Charles Sennott said today "no reliable proof execution authentic" they're working gather information. "If video verified, unfathomable darkness think life bright Jim Foley's ended way," Sennott said. "He experienced fearless journalist believed deeply reporting frontlines." In interview The Boston Globe 2011, Foley spoke held captive covering uprising Libya importance job. “I believe frontline journalism important,” Foley said. “Without photos videos firsthand experience, really can’t tell world bad might be.” Sen. Kelly Ayotte, R-N.H., worked Foley's family State Department efforts get Foley back. "If confirmed, barbarous heinous act shocks conscience underscores truly evil nature terrorists confront, must defeated," Ayotte said statement.
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Two GOP Congressmen Say Suspected Terrorists Caught Crossing U.S.–Mexico Border
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Judicial Watch reported ISIS members crossed Mexican border.
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YPG Confirms: Gill Rosenberg Not Captured in Kobani
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The scuttlebutt sources Detroit one Batmobile models used filming Batman Vs. Superman gone missing, believed stolen. It would first time Batmobile nicked Detroit. Though $200 replica TV Series version back 2o10. Anyway, driving around get overtaken this… …do get touch. Warner Bros representatives respond inquiries.
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ISIS militants appear to behead abducted American journalist James Wright Foley in graphic video
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City health officials said man held isolation local hospital weekend infected Ebola virus. Officials hope sooth nerves fears deadly virus spread across country, even though virus not. “We ruled Ebola case Kansas City,” Kansas City Health Department Director Dr. Rex Archer told reporters Monday. He said man, recently traveled Nigeria, possess symptom profile deadly virus beyond high fever direct contact anyone disease travels. No Ebola blood test done, Dr. Archer said, feared symptoms never materialized. The case marked second known Ebola scare Kansas City area , fears virus built American fights life Dallas. At White House Monday, President Barack Obama urged calm outlined several steps administration taking contain virus Africa fight there. “The CDC familiar dealing infectious diseases viruses like this,” president said. “We know done, medical infrastructure it.” Monday morning, Kansas Senator Jerry Moran sent letter CDC director , urging greater screening U.S. ports entry, including airports. This afternoon, President Obama said steps consideration. “We're also going looking protocols additional passenger screening source United States,” Obama said. “All things make confident United States, chances outbreak-of epidemic here- extraordinarily low.”
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Macklemore Gets Twitter-Trolled with the #MacklemoreJoinedISIS
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Last night, Twitter went obviously Photoshopped image tweet fooled many believe Macklemore somehow affiliated ISIS. The photo, read, "33 people got married Same Love. Amazing apart movement. Just kidding bitch, I'm ISIS now," caused "#MacklemorejoinedISIS" become worldwide trending topic. While Macklemore obviously affiliation terrorist organization, known conspiracy theory views years ago, tweet : 911...bush knocked towers. And song called "Bush Song" 2005 EP The Language My World, Seattle-born rapper says: "Where’s Dick Cheney at? Probably Iraq Findin’ oil tap, tell ’em I got y’all still think bin Laden us Masons, plottin’ oil profits." Macklemore yet respond ISIS accusations, shoutout whoever made fake tweet:
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Report: A Radically Redesigned 12-Inch MacBook Air Is Coming
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A video allegedly showing beheading American photojournalist James Wright Foley, missing Syria 636 days, terror organisation Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS), released today. In video, verified yet, group claims beheading “a message US end intervention Iraq.” According US Federal Bureau Investigation (FBI)the freelance journalist abducted “organised gang” northern Syria November 22, 2012. On November 22, 2012, James Wright Foley, freelance photo journalist, taken organized gang departing internet café Binesh, Syria. Foley employed translator help travel across Syrian-Turkish border. The translator also taken, later released. Condolences pouring Free James Foely page, set family, set kidnapping appealed release unharmed. Zaid Benjamin, Washington DC-based journalist, tells 43.3K followers Twitter, posting still photographs taken video: Benjamin's Twitter account since reportedly suspended half hour – sharing footage video centre story. The account restored. The video, also removed YouTube, sparked discussion online whether material permissible world wide web grounds allows ISIS share “propaganda.” Brown Moses provides transcript video here. Ruwayda Mustafah, UK-based Kurdish blogger around 40K followers Twitter, notes: Like many, Mustafah calls ISIS blackout social media: Online, ISIS active showing horrific exploits Syria Iraq world see. The ISIS came prominence last year Jihadists around world joined fighters Syria, first fight Assad regime, later fight armed factions war-torn country. In June, Al-Qaeda splinter group, controls parts Syria, annexed Iraq's second largest city, Mosul, world watched horror. Zeynep Tufekci, assistant prof UNC iSchool. Princeton CITP fellow, Harvard Berkman faculty associate Sociology, explains 36.4K followers Twitter: And real-time news DJ Andy Carvin reminds 103K followers difficulties journalists face field daily basis: In 2011, Foley also captured Libya. BBC journalist Faisal Irshaid shares video Foley speaking it:
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Audio captured at time of Michael Brown shooting, company says
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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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Woman detained in Lebanon is not Isis leader’s wife, says Iraq
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While local reports revealed Wednesday Jordanian King Abdullah authorize airstrikes Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) group, U.S. official described Arab monarch citing Hollywood movie character expressing wrath upon hearing militants burned countryman pilot alive captivity. “He mentioned ‘Unforgiven’ mentioned Clint Eastwood, actually quoted part movie,” Republican Rep. Duncan Hunter Jr., Marine Corps veteran two tours Iraq one Afghanistan, meeting king, told Fox News Channel interview aired Wednesday. King Abdullah cut U.S. trip short hearing news Moaz al-Kasasbeh burned alive. During private session members House Armed Services Committee lawmakers, king expressed anger citing American movie icon Clint Eastwood. “He said going retribution like ISIS hasn’t seen,” said Marine Corps veteran. However, Hunter would say part “Unforgiven” king quoted, noted Eastwood’s character describes going deliver retribution. “He’s angry,” Hunter said King Abdullah. “They’re starting sorties tomorrow they’ve ever had. They’re starting tomorrow. And said, ‘The problem we’re going running fuel bullets.’” “He’s ready get on,” Hunter added. “He really is. It reminded 9/11. We ready give them.” Hunter also said lawmakers King Abdullah make mention U.S. President Barack Obama. He added: “ISIS going regret … King Abdullah Barack Obama.” The Jordan Times reported thousands Jordanians gathered Wednesday receive King Abdullah. The Jordan times also reported mosques churches around Kingdom held prayers Wednesday memory al-Kasasbeh. King flying missions Meanwhile, Jordanian government official Thursday told Al Arabiya News King Abdullah flying missions ISIS himself, local media reports – also taken international outlets - indicated set so. The official also noted observers refrain calling King Abdullah fighter pilot officially hold title. He is, however, commander-in-chief Jordanian Air Force. The king trained combatant, part parachute brigade flies civilian planes helicopters, official added. Last Update: Thursday, 5 February 2015 KSA 14:39 - GMT 11:39
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Kim Jong-un: obese leader 'fractured both ankles'
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Sons Anarchy won’t get made movie. A hoax article saying creator Kurt Sutter launch film Charlie Hunnam Brad Pitt gone viral. The bogus piece published Empire News, satirical news website. Here’s disclaimer site: “Empire News satirical entertainment website. We use invented names stories, except cases public figures satirized. Any use real names accidental coincidental.” It 80,000 shares Wednesday. A number people apparently believed fake article. “And Brad Pitt bad choice play John Teller anyway , I’d Choose Sam Elliot,” one person wrote comments section. Added another: “Hope fake. Not sure I like Brad Pitt John Teller. I don’t want look screen feel it’s another Hollywood movie. Should get lost story like TV may happen seeing Brad Pitt. Should get little known actor role create character rather buy one.” Here’s original article said: Kurt Sutter, creator hit FX drama Sons Anarchy, announced plans turn popular television series major motion picture. Sutter, also writer, producer, director series, said interview Hollywood Today magazine long contemplated taking S.O.A. big screen following run television. “People absolutely loved show, I, I put lot thought matter, going forward turning feature film” Sutter said. Sons Anarchy ran seven seasons FX, 2008-2014, process built huge following. Sutter said film star Charlie Hunnam, played lead character Jax Teller, well Ryan Hurst played Opie Winston, Katey Sagal Gemma Teller. The film, prequel storyline Sons also introduce fans Jax’s father, John, played Brad Pitt.
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Aaron Sorkin Confirms Christian Bale Will Play Steve Jobs
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Cristian Bale eyeing — i-ing, prefer — role Apple founder Steve Jobs. The 40-year-old English actor talks play charismatic tech genius gave world iMac, iPod iPhone Sony's upcoming biopic, The Times confirmed. The Hollywood Reporter broke news. Danny Boyle ("Slumdog Millionaire," "Trainspotting") directing film, may called "Jobs," script Aaron Sorkin, screenwriting Oscar Facebook drama "The Social Network" (released Sony 2010). Sorkin's screenplay based Walter Isaacson's bestselling biography "Steve Jobs," acquired Sony around time Jobs' death October 2011. The film twists turns: Leonardo DiCaprio previously circled Jobs role ultimately passed, "Gone Girl" director David Fincher talks helm film one point. Even Bale, Jobs biopic still faces questions, particularly whether audiences continue fascinated Jobs. While doubt towering, relevant figure technology culture, two areas characterized swiftly moving currents, remains seen mass interest lies film eventually comes out. Rather take traditional cradle-to-grave approach, Sorkin said 2012 Newsweek Daily Beast event "entire movie going three scenes, three scenes only, take place real time." He added, "Each three scenes going take place product launch — backstage product launch. The first one Mac; second one NeXT, left Apple; third one iPod."
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Wildest Apple Watch rumor yet: 100,000 apps at launch
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A woman claims Michael Phelp’s girlfriend revealed born male genitalia – says never told swimmer. Taylor Lianne Chandler, also described ‘amazing intimacy’ athlete, admitted Facebook birth name David Roy Fitch. Olympic medallist Michael Phelps currently rehab moment due six-month ban swimming due driving influence. The 41-year-old, technically ‘intersex’, born male genitalia uterus neither ovaries testicles. She technically listed boy birth certificate first eventually ‘medically diagnosed’ intersex rather male female early teens. She underwent corrective surgery early twenties remove penis well taking testosterone blockers changing name. However, reveals never told 29-year-old athlete ‘never came up’. She suspects may leave public admission. She wrote Facebook post: ‘I never man, never lived man. No one say knew man produce photo man.’ AD_152311321.jpg (Picture: Facebook) Chandler uploaded dozens photographs swimmer social media pages – well links story mentioning relationship. However, posted pictures showing together. She added:’There people remember androgynous child times forced upon me.’ She also described love affair swimmer – saying pair met dating app Tinder. AD_152311327.jpg This image uploaded Taylor’s Instagram saying excited see (Picture: Instagram) (Picture: Facebook) (Picture: Facebook) ‘Spending time like teenage love affair,’ said. ‘I never felt comfortable accepted every way I him.’ Phelps yet comment claims.
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Rep. Duncan Hunter: 'At Least 10' ISIS Fighters Caught at Mexican Border
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The sound 10 11 shots gun Ferguson, Mo. police officer Darren Wilson fired Michael Brown recorded man apartment near Aug. 9 shooting, according man’s attorney shared audio CNN. The network aired recording Monday verified authenticity. The 12-second audio begins man seemingly leaving message someone adult video service. Six shots fired rapid succession heard background. After two second pause, another four five shots ring out. Lopa Blumenthal, unnamed man’s attorney, told CNN client interviewed FBI. “At time didn’t even realize import hearing afterwards,” Blumenthal said. “It happened captured twelve seconds transpired outside building.” While difficult clearly make whether 10 11 shots fired, Blumenthal told CNN believes heard 11. Details surrounding recording unclear, including emerging two weeks shooting. It also unclear point man began recording message captured gun shots. Witnesses well law enforcement officials said Wilson fired one perhaps two isolated shots police cruiser numerous shots fired outside car. The new audio seemingly capture one two shots fired inside Wilson’s cruiser. Wilson reportedly claimed gun went cruiser altercation Brown 18-year-old shoved car, assaulted him, struggled grab weapon. After altercation car, witnesses say Brown fled. From there, Brown’s movements Wilson’s response also unclear. Wilson reportedly claims pursuing Brown, man turned around face him, taunted began charging Wilson fired fatal shots. Some witnesses say Wilson began shooting Brown fled. At point Brown turned around order surrender Wilson continued firing fatal shots anyway, witnesses said. In press conference shortly shooting, St. Louis County police chief Jon Belmar said Wilson fired “more couple [of shots]” provided detail. According CNN report filed days shooting, witnesses claimed heard 10 shots. Dorian Johnson, friend Brown’s shooting, told few. A medical examiner performed private autopsy Brown determined shot least six times. He eight wounds body, two may re-entry wounds. It initially reported altercation shooting followed argument Wilson ordered Brown Johnson get middle road. But later emerged Brown stolen cigars shoved store clerk minutes encountered Wilson. Wilson reportedly says seconds first encounter, received police dispatch call reporting strong-arm robbery doubled-back confront two. WATCH: Follow Chuck Twitter
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Predator Drone Reportedly Sighted Circling Raqqa, Syria
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Robert Plant’s publicist described “rubbish” Daily Mirror report rejected £500m Led Zeppelin reunion. The paper claims Jimmy Page John Paul Jones signed tour deal, bankrolled Richard Branson, would featured John Bonham’s son Jason drums. Branson proposed 35 concerts spanning three cities, according Mirror. The band would fly London Berlin New Jersey specially outfitted jet: Branson wanted recreate The Starship, Led Zep’s heyday, selling tickets plane’s back rows £100,000 per seat. “Branson tried pull stops,” claimed Mirror’s source, claimed enough convince Page, Jones, Bonham reprise 2007 Celebration Day show, band even considering 45-night tour across five venues. “But even [Branson’s] money enough get Plant sign up,” source said. “[He] asked 48 hours think it,” ripped contract front group promoters. “His mind made that’s that.” Rumours rife earlier year Zeppelin would reforming, Page seemed newly furious former bandmate. “Everyone would love play concerts band,” Page said. “[Robert]’s playing games, I’m fed it, honest you.” At end September, Page said reunion longer “a possibility cards”. He told journalists event promote reissues Led Zeppelin IV Houses Holy: “I’m going give detail-by-detail account one person says another person says, there’s much I say that.” The guitarist explained instead planning revisit Led Zeppelin material 2015 solo tour. This story amended 10 November, following comment Robert Plant’s publicist
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Sugarhill Gang Rapper ‘Big Bank Hank’ Dies at 57
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He died kidney complications due cancer, manager said Henry “Big Bank Hank” Jackson Sugarhill Gang died early Tuesday kidney complications due cancer, manager said. He 57. “[Sugarhill Gang's Wonder Mike Master Gee] contact past year,” manager David Mallie told FOX411. “They great times created history.” “So sad hear brother’s passing. Rest peace Big Bank,” two remaining members group said. Sugarhill Gang best known 1979 hit “Rapper’s Delight.” Other members rap community posted remembrances Big Bank Hank social media: R.I.P. Big Bank Hank. One third song made Hip Hop Music possible. Thanx opening door. http://t.co/yrXx9dBo8M — Dark Gable (@bigdaddykane) November 11, 2014 You one guys inspired touch Mic. Rip Big Bank Hank. #ThankYou. #Tears http://t.co/CRdpjPLBB8 — GOAT. (@llcoolj) November 11, 2014 [FOX]
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'American bombing had signed my death certificate': Missing US journalist James Wright Foley goes unflinching to his death as ISIS behead him in horrific video, as a warning to Obama
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In video titled "A Message America," ISIL militants beheaded man say American reporter James Wright Foley.
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Meteorite leaves crater in Nicaraguan capital Managua
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Nicaragua's government said mysterious boom heard capital made small meteorite left crater wooded area near Managua's airport. Government spokeswoman Rosario Murillo said Sunday committee formed government study event determined "relatively small" meteorite "appears come asteroid passing close Earth". Murillo said Nicaragua would ask international experts help local scientists understanding happened. The crater left meteorite radius 12 metres 5 metres deep, said Humberto Saballos, volcanologist Nicaraguan Institute Territorial Studies committee. He said still clear meteorite disintegrated buried. Humberto Garcia, Astronomy Centre 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 Associated Press. The site crater near Managua's international airport air force base. Only journalists state media allowed visit.
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Does Vogue's New Office Have a Rat Infestation?
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(CNN) -- A company whose video chat service apparently captured audio Michael Brown's shooting said Thursday recording created time Missouri teenager killed month. The revelation Glide appears bolster man's claim inadvertently recorded audio gunfire time police officer shot killed 18-year-old Brown St. Louis suburb Ferguson August 9. The video created 12:02:14 p.m. day, Glide said. Brown, unarmed, shot Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson shortly noon. "A Glide user living nearby simply using Glide app smartphone exactly designed -- instantly communicate friend real-time video texting service. Simultaneously, also captured audio background gunshots allegedly fired Michael Brown," company said. The sounds could piece larger puzzle happened shooting, spurred days protests city 21,000. Police said Brown trying grab officer's gun. Witnesses say teen holding hands air fatally shot. Investigators determining whether accuse officer wrongdoing; charges filed. The FBI obtained audio interviewed man made recording, said Lopa Blumenthal, lawyer individual. The man, asked identity revealed, lives near site Brown shooting happened using application time Brown shot, Blumenthal said. In recording, quick series shots heard, followed pause another quick succession shots. Forensic audio expert Paul Ginsberg analyzed recording said detected least 10 gunshots -- cluster six, followed four. The significance pause Witnesses friend Wilson given conflicting accounts led Brown's death, pause could key investigation. But difficult prove audio pause took place whose narrative supports. Ferguson police alleged Brown robbed convenience store shortly shooting, friend, Dorian Johnson, walking street Wilson approached police car. Police say Wilson stopped Brown theft, Brown friend blocking traffic. Wilson tried exit vehicle Brown pushed back car, according preliminary investigation, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Belmar said. Read police reports Brown assaulted officer Wilson car, shot fired inside police car struggle officer's gun, Belmar said. Johnson disputes that, saying Wilson -- sitting car -- started scuffle grabbing Brown neck, Brown tried pull away. Johnson also said struggle gun, rather Wilson drew weapon shot Brown car. Johnson said Wilson shot Brown teen ran away. According Johnson, Brown struck back turned around put arms officer kept shooting. But woman identified friend Wilson called St. Louis radio show said officer's version events. The caller, identified "Josie," said Brown -- going away vehicle following first shot -- turned around, taunted officer charged him. Her account matches Wilson told investigators, source detailed knowledge investigation told CNN. An autopsy showed Brown six gunshot wounds. Attorney Chris Chestnut told CNN week surprised gap shots. "It's pause gives concern police shooting, especially unarmed victim, point Mr. Brown defenseless -- weapon," said Chestnut, represented family Jonathan Ferrell. Like Brown, Ferrell unarmed African-American man shot killed white police officer. That incident occurred North Carolina. But gunfire heard audio Brown incident, pause automatically suggest wrongful intent officer. "To fair, could explanations pause," said attorney Van Jones, co-host CNN's "Crossfire." "Maybe officer say, 'Well, I fired kept advancing, I fired again.' " Complete coverage CNN's Holly Yan Catherine E. Shoichet contributed report.
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Female Israeli fighter said abducted by Islamic State Read more: Female Israeli fighter said abducted by Islamic State
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Thirty-year-old Dimitry Nikolaev, married Russian television actor, drink bar Moscow theater performance attractive, blonde woman approached him. The unidentified woman invited accompany sauna where, according police reports, drank beer kissed blacked out. The next morning, Dimitry woke bus stop find phone, wallet, testicles stolen. He rushed hospital, doctors informed procedure must done someone medical knowledge, surgery done skillfully sack carefully sewn following removal nuts. Police therefore believe probably result organ trafficking, opposed vindictive crime. Russian newspaper Life News reports actor trouble figuring explain situation wife, simply telling hospital "serious illness." Though given story media, likely learned truth now.
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KFC Marijuana Sales To Begin In Colorado? It’s Unbelievable — Literally
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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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Man has his PENIS cut off by angry mob after 'attempted rape' of teenager
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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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ISIL militant 'Jihadi John' named by media
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A Guantanamo Bay prisoner released last year part exchange captured US serviceman Bowe Bergdahl resumed contact Taliban, according reports. The former detainee - one five men released controversial deal saw return US PoW Afghanistan - said touch members al-Qaeda linked Haqqani network. This first suggestion detainees involved swap may trying engage militant activity. The five, mostly held mid- high-level positions within Taliban capture early days US-led war Afghanistan, detained association terror group. Since release living Qatar, promised monitor men behalf US. The Pentagon said Thursday working Qatar confident threat posed former detainees mitigated. US Sen Lindsey Graham, recently visited Qatar, said afraid one detainees left country, said assured visit five remain small Gulf nation. Qatar gained public praise President Barack Obama brokering controversial deal May 2014 freed Army Sgt. Bergdahl Taliban captivity exchange release five senior Taliban officials imprisoned years US-run Guantanamo Bay prison Cuba. Qatar promised Mr Obama would keep five watch one year, although would free leave. "It's year deal," Mr Graham told The Associated Press Wednesday. "Just sure we're sitting here, they're going back fight." "They've Haqqani people come meet them. ... They're reaching out. The Taliban five communicating people inside Afghanistan." However, Mr Graham, member Senate Armed Services Committee leading Capitol Hill voice foreign policy, said five still Qatar. "I afraid one left, told they're still there," said. The Pentagon said statement would comment specific cases involving detainees. "However, take incidence re-engagement seriously, work close coordination military, intelligence, law enforcement diplomatic channels mitigate re-engagement take follow-on action necessary," statement said. "The Defense Department close security partnership government Qatar. We're confident ability continue mitigate threat may posed former Guantanamo detainees." Haqqani operates Afghanistan-Pakistan border region one deadliest threats US troops war. The network, State Department designated foreign terrorist organisation 2012, claims allegiance Afghan Taliban, yet operates degree autonomy.
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Pentagon: 1 weapons bundle seized by militants
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Since U.S. began airstrikes Iraq Syria Islamic State, Republicans frequently connected terrorist group border security U.S. In August, Texas Governor Rick Perry called “very real possibility” fighters Islamic State already crossed U.S. On Tuesday night, Representative Duncan Hunter, Republican California, took comments even further. Appearing "On Record Greta Van Susteren," Hunter said, “At least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across border Texas.” When Van Susteren asked knew that, Hunter replied, “Because I’ve asked border patrol, Greta.” I asked Department Homeland Security Hunter’s comments true. They weren't. “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” said DHS spokesperson Marsha Catron. “DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border.” UPDATE: Hunter backing comments, claiming came "high-level source" DHS. "The Congressman conveying knows—and told," Hunter's spokesperson told The Huffington Post. "And DHS’ statement, makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand doing—it’s way long time don’t expect change. No surprise there."
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Attorney: New audio reveals pause in gunfire when Michael Brown was shot
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A hoax story alleging British graffiti artist Banksy arrested identity revealed duped thousands people online. According highly refutable website National Report, 'news' website consisting entirely fake stories, artist arrested Metropolitan Police studio identity revealed 35-year-old Paul Horner, originally Liverpool. The article contains elements would expect see news story covering arrest, including details police quotes close Banksy. However, takes bare minimum fact-checking research spot story hoax. The article claims story confirmed BBC (it hasn't) City London Police Chief Lyndon Edwards held press conference answer questions Banksy's arrest (he never Edwards even exist). US news site CNN also conduct interview Banksy's "project manager" John Hawes following arrest (also exist). The 'revealed identity' Banksy also suspicious. Paul Horner name given Facebook spokesperson said site soon charging users $2.99 month – another hoax story comes around every – well name hoax story 15-year-old Louisiana teen sentenced 25 years life called SWAT team another teenager's house beat playing Battlefield 4. The article also said written Dr Darius Rubics, fake name writer claims Pulitzer-prize winning reporter who, unsurprisingly since previous stories include 'Obama Declares November National Muslim Appreciation Month' 'Dennis Rodman Leaves US To Talk With Leaders Of Isis', never awarded prizes excellence journalism. One final, major clue story hoax exact thing happened before. Last February, fake press release claimed Banksy arrested claimed name Paul Horner rounds, Jezebel one high-profile websites publish hoax later taking down. Despite this, latest 'Banksy arrested' story shared 200,000 times Facebook Twitter, proving still people believe anything read internet. RelatedClacton-on-Sea Scrubs 'Racist' £400,000 Banksy Mural WallKing Robbo: Graffiti Artist Banksy Rival DiesBanksy Condemns 'Disgusting' Exhibition Featuring His Stolen ArtworkBansky Pokes Fun GCHQ With Cheltenham MuralAlternative Miss World 2014: Drag Queens, Robots PVC Octopus Compete Shakespeare's Globe
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Journalist James Wright Foley reportedly beheaded by ISIS
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Two U.S. officials say believe American journalist James Foley victim executed ISIS 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. Foley, 40-year-old freelance journalist Rochester, New Hampshire, went missing nearly two years ago northern Syria assignment Agence France-Press Boston-based media company GlobalPost. The car riding stopped four militants contested battle zone Sunni rebel fighters government forces trying control. He heard since. Several senior U.S. officials direct knowledge situation said Islamic State recently threatened kill Foley avenge crushing airstrikes last two weeks militants advancing Mount Sinjar, Mosul dam Kurdish capital Irbil. Both areas northern Iraq, become key front Islamic State fighters travel Syria. The officials spoke condition anonymity authorized discuss hostage situation name. Since Aug. 8, U.S. military struck 70 Islamic State targets – including security checkpoints, vehicles weapons caches. It’s clear many militants killed strikes, although it’s likely were. The Internet video begins scenes President Barack Obama explaining decision order airstrikes Iraq. Then switches balding man orange jumpsuit kneeling desert, black-clad Islamic State fighter side. Foley’s name appears English Arabic graphics screen. The video appears shot arid area; vegetation sight horizon distance sand meets gray-blue sky. The New York-based Committee Protect Journalists estimated Tuesday 20 journalists missing Syria, released nationalities. In annual report last November, CPJ concluded missing journalists either held threatened death extremists, taken captive gangs seeking ransom. The group’s report described widespread seizure journalists unprecedented largely unreported news organizations hope keeping kidnappings public view may help captives’ release. The Islamic State militant group ruthless attacks people consider heretics infidels disowned al-Qaida’s leaders. In seeking impose harsh interpretation Islamic law lands trying control, extremists killed soldiers civilians alike horrifying executions – including mounting decapitated heads victims spikes. The group heir apparent militancy known al-Qaida Iraq, beheaded many victims, including Americans businessman Nicholas Berg 2004.
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Is Ebola Virus Spreading Among ISIS Militants? Reports Claim Jihadists Seeking Cure at Mosul Hospital
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A hallucinogenic fungi found growing Queen’s garden Buckingham Palace discovered gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh. The television presenter unearthed fungi Buckingham Palace ITV gardening show called The Queen’s Garden, said: “I won’t eating that.” Titchmarsh came across red white spotted toadstool — called Amanita muscaria, fly agaric — tour private 40-acre plot ecology expert Professor Mick Crawley. Titchmarsh, 65, asks ITV show screened Christmas Day: “Is edible?” Professor Crawley replies: “That depends mean. It’s eaten cultures hallucinogenic affects. But also makes people eat sick. “The old-fashioned thing feed village idiot, drink urine get high without sickness.” Titchmarsh jokingly replies: “I think I’ll forgo stick normal mushrooms.” Then adds: “Not something try home.” Later told The Sun newspaper: “That surprise shows varied species are. I won’t eating that, though, no. My idea hard drugs Nurofen.” On new TV show, Titchmarsh explains gardeners actively encourage mushrooms toadstools. He says: “Every time chop something down, leave wood rot.” Magic mushroom slang term hallucinogenic fungus. The common, illegal form contains drug psilocybin, suggestion grows Palace garden. Last night Palace spokesman told Sun: “For avoidance doubt, fungi garden used Palace kitchens.” The new programme show viewers entire year life Buckingham Palace garden, summer garden parties nocturnal wanderings wildlife heart London. It demonstrate gardeners work tirelessly maintain Queen’s flowers, bearing mind wish see animals insects made welcome gardens, swapping pesticides homemade garlic treatments. Titchmarsh explore bee hives, homes insects deposits Royal mews help cultivate gardens Buckingham Palace, top tips gardeners giving insight Queen’s tastes. The programme, broadcast ITV Christmas Day, also show garden used royal family generations, king planted mulberry trees rival French young Princesses Elizabeth Margaret climbing peer high garden walls. A sandpit used royal children filmed, along oak trees planted decades ago young Prince Wales Princess Royal, grown acorns sown event birth. Titchmarsh, spent 12 months exploring Palace garden changed seasons, seen finishing calendar year Christmas tree mounted Marble Hall, decorated holly mistletoe royal garden festooned festive golden crowns.
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This Man Paid Off His Parents' Mortgage for Christmas (Video)
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In video posted YouTube Reddit, young man gives parents envelope Christmas. Inside envelope note telling paid mortgage. Things get teary quickly. Here’s photo envelope, along nice reaction shots. 5kjqm0H Ugh. I’m crying, you’re crying. You’re baby.
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McDonald’s to Stop Serving Overweight Customers in January? Nope, ‘1/15/2015′ Story is Fake
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Obesity rates America doubled last 2 decades become leading public health issue U.S. With two-thirds adult population overweight, McDonald’s decided become part obesity rate solution – problem. According reports, beginning January 1, 2015, McDonald’s longer serve customers show risks overweight. They define overweight standards: Over 170 lbs women 245 lbs men. Children’s weight restrictions vary depending age height. McDonald’s currently running campaigns shake “junk food” image, insisting sell nothing good quality food. They branding “A dining experience fast food” “Good food served fast.” They want people understand risks overweight. So know overweight ? Will ask weigh trust answer? NO They implementing scales every register like one photo below. You must stand scale ordering served. They also plan posting signs let customers know legal “Right refuse service anyone.” For drive-thru patrons may bit difficult enforce. However, person looks like exceed weight restrictions, refused service drive-thru window.
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Isis militants claim to have killed US journalist James Foley
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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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Passenger Wears A Hazmat Suit To Dulles Airport [PHOTO]
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Militant group Boko Haram reportedly holding German hostage kidnapped July. The group's leader also claimed report ceasefire Nigerian government "lie." Nigeria Boko Haram Abubakar Shekau Archiv Nigerian militant group Boko Haram claims holding German hostage kidnapped state Adamawa northeastern Nigeria earlier summer. Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau made announcement video obtained news agency Agence France Presse. Shekau reportedly claims video group "holding German hostage." The kidnapping occurred July 16 town Gombi northeastern Nigeria, German national reportedly teacher government training center. The German Foreign Ministry thus far refused comment video. The news comes two Germans working Nigeria construction company Julius Berger came attack gunmen October 24. One shot dead taken hostage later released. German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier Nigeria past week conduct talks government business leaders. Nigeria Boko Haram soll offenbar entführte Mädchen freilassen Violence additional kidnappings repeatedly overshadowed negotiations release 200 abducted Nigerian schoolgirls Shekau claims ceasefire The new video emerges violence continues cast doubt ceasefire negotiations Nigerian government Boko Haram, leading violent uprising northern Nigeria since 2009. The Nigerian government says negotiations taking place secure release 200 schoolgirls whose abduction last spring town Chibok sparked international outrage. But Shekau reportedly claims video earlier claims ceasefire Boko Haram government false, schoolgirls converted Islam married off. "We negotiate anyone... It's lie. It's lie. We negotiate. What business negotiation? Allah said not," AFP reported Shekau saying. "We married [the girls] off. They marital homes," Shekau reportedly says video laughing. Nigeria part maintains conducting ceasefire negotiations discussions release kidnapped girls neighboring Chad supposed Boko Haram envoy, Danladi Ahmadu. Shekau allegedly says video know Danladi. Violence continues Meanwhile, triple bombing bus station city Gombe Friday killed least eight people wounded 41. It yet clear attacks carried Boko Haram, though group targeted commuters past. Angriff von Boko Haram im nordöstlichen Stadt Konduga nahe Maiduguri / Nigeria Thousands Nigerians killed result Boko Haram uprising Boko Haram's insurgency characterized brutal campaign bombings shootings targeting Christian churches, Muslim mosques, schools, markets, bars, villages, police stations UN building. An estimated 5,000 Nigerians killed 300,000 displaced violence. In 2013, Nigerian government declared state emergency northeastern states Borno, Yobe Adamawa. Amnesty International accused Nigerian military war crimes, including extrajudicial killings, fight Boko Haram. The United Nations Human Rights Watch also alleged Nigeria's security forces committed human rights abuses. Nigeria's population 177 million 50 percent Muslim 40 percent Christian. Muslims concentrated north Christians south. bw/jm (AFP, dpa)
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Gill Rosenberg, Canadian-Israeli Woman Feared Kidnapped By ISIS, Says She's Safe
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A schoolboy almost killed electric shock street lamp claims ‘magnetic superpowers’ like Magneto X-Men. Nikolai Kryaglyachenko, 12, walking home school lent briefly lamppost live faulty wire, blasted across pavement. He says since accident able attract metal objects like coins spoons towards body, like famous Marvel villain. Nikolai said: 'When I came round I felt groggy managed get home told mum happened. When I woke next day got bed I found coins lying mattress stuck body. Then I breakfast dropped spoon, stuck chest.' Talent: Nikolai shows apparent magnetic powers. (CEN) Talent: Nikolai shows apparent magnetic powers. (CEN) New powers: We're pretty sure he's balancing spoon nose here. (CEN) New powers: We're pretty sure he's balancing spoon nose here. (CEN) He said keen fan comics and, believing maybe developed sort super magnetic power attract metal like Magneto, decided put test. He said: 'I things I I lot control it. Even I want it, I still attract things.’ Nikolai says decided become superhero rather fireman older, wants something helps people (clearly fireman wasn’t helping people enough). He also found one popular boys school many classmates asking demonstrate superpowers. Nikolai attempts 'share' power schoolfriends. (CEN) Nikolai attempts 'share' power schoolfriends. (CEN) Stories 'living magnets' began appear least middle 19th century. In 2004, story Russian factory worker Leonid Tenkaev family received extensive media coverage appeared obtain ability attract objects Chernobyl nuclear disaster. Although people ability attract metal items commonly referred 'magnets,' many also hold plastic, glass, wood paper items body. Only develop 'preference' particular material. In 1990, many 300 'living magnets' gathered conference Sofia, capital Bulgaria, young woman Marinela Brankova demonstrated amazing ability TV. The woman could hold 7 kilos metal vertical palm. Scientists say however rather people magnetic, probably nothing unusually sticky skin.
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Rapper identified as James Foley's executioner: reports
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Authorities say Bary similar accent man beheaded US journalist James Foley. British rapper Abde Majed Abdel Bary identified killer American journalist James Foley. Video Foley’s beheading released ISIS last week. FOX News reported: American British intelligence officials eyeing British-born rapper militant beheaded journalist James Foley. A senior Western intelligence official told Fox News 23-year-old London rapper Abde Majed Abdel Bary suspect believed Foley’s executioner. U.S. intelligence officials commenting publicly reports, well-placed source told Fox News Bary’s Egyptian-born father extradited London United States 2012 alleged connection Usama bin Laden 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings Africa. Bary traveled Syria last year fight ISIS, source said. The Sunday Times Sunday People identified Bary member group least three British-born ISIS fighters known among former hostages “The Beatles.” The Sunday Times reported MI5 MI6, Britain’s two major intelligence agencies, identified man brutal deed, though publicly identified. A counterterrorism source told Fox News investigation moving forward slowly eliminating individuals interest. The source also told Fox News FBI opened crisis file shortly Foley kidnapped northern Syria November 2012 included signals intelligence interviews former hostages.
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Rats are still running around at Vogue
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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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U.S. arms airdrop fell into ISIS hands: Pentagon
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Since U.S. began airstrikes Iraq Syria Islamic State, Republicans frequently connected terrorist group border security U.S. In August, Texas Governor Rick Perry called “very real possibility” fighters Islamic State already crossed U.S. On Tuesday night, Representative Duncan Hunter, Republican California, took comments even further. Appearing "On Record Greta Van Susteren," Hunter said, “At least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across border Texas.” When Van Susteren asked knew that, Hunter replied, “Because I’ve asked border patrol, Greta.” I asked Department Homeland Security Hunter’s comments true. They weren't. “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” said DHS spokesperson Marsha Catron. “DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border.” UPDATE: Hunter backing comments, claiming came "high-level source" DHS. "The Congressman conveying knows—and told," Hunter's spokesperson told The Huffington Post. "And DHS’ statement, makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand doing—it’s way long time don’t expect change. No surprise there."
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Militant Group Says It Killed American Journalist in Syria
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The Islamic State Iraq Syria posted video Tuesday said showed beheading James Foley, American journalist kidnapped Syria nearly two years ago, according transcript released SITE Intelligence Group. The authenticity video, also posted YouTube, could verified, telephone call placed Mr. Foley’s family immediately returned. YouTube later took four-minute, 40-second video. Continue reading main story RELATED COVERAGE MEMENTOS FROM CAPTIVITY: Items saved Harald Ickler, Swede living Germany, 54 days hostage 2003. He thought would four-week adventure vacation kidnapped Algerian desert jihadists would soon become official arm Al Qaeda.Underwriting Jihad: Paying Ransoms, Europe Bankrolls Qaeda TerrorJULY 29, 2014 The Lede: Investigation Suggests American Journalist Missing Syria Is ‘Likely’ Held GovernmentMAY 3, 2013 Titled “A Message America,” video shows journalist kneeling desert landscape, clad orange jumpsuit — apparent reference uniforms worn prisoners American military detention camp Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. Standing left masked ISIS fighter, begins speaking English, sounds like East London accent. Pulling knife, says Mr. Foley’s execution retaliation recent American airstrikes ordered President Obama extremist group Iraq. “I call friends, family loved ones rise real killers — U.S. government — happen result complacent criminality,” Mr. Foley says video, uploaded online account al-Furqan Media Foundation, according SITE, organization follows jihadist groups. He ends saying American soldiers began dropping bombs Iraq month, “they signed death certificate.” On Tuesday night, Mr. Foley’s mother, Diane Foley, issued statement Facebook page family created publicize son’s disappearance: “We never prouder son Jim. 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.” Two weeks ago, wake American-led airstrikes terrorist group, fanning across Iraq, jihadists taken social media call attacks American interests. In three hours graphic video Mr. Foley’s beheading uploaded YouTube, jihadists using hashtag “#NewMessageFromISIStoUS” surpassed 2,000 tweets, according survey SITE, many fighters gloating death, calling retribution air raids. Mr. Foley, 40, freelance journalist working GlobalPost, online publication based Boston, well Agence France-Presse, disappeared Syria Nov. 22, 2012. He held alongside several Americans, whose families asked news blackout. The video concludes fighter threatening kill Steven Sotloff, another American freelance journalist, held alongside Mr. Foley. Mr. Sotloff seen kneeling position, landscape wearing style orange-colored jumpsuit. “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision,” fighter says. Mr. Obama briefed video Benjamin J. Rhodes, deputy national security adviser, Air Force One returned Martha’s Vineyard, according Eric Schultz, deputy White House press secretary. In Washington, National Security Council spokeswoman, Caitlin Hayden, said statement: “We seen video purports murder U.S. citizen James Foley ISIL. The intelligence community working quickly possible determine authenticity. If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist,” said, using alternative name ISIS. Reached telephone, Philip Balboni, chief executive founder GlobalPost, said newsroom Mr. Foley’s family also trying establish veracity footage. “We still evaluating video time,” said. Mr. Foley, last seen Binesh, Syria, also abducted Libya 2011, held several weeks running troops loyal Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi’s crumbling government. He among dozens journalists — many freelancers without formal backing news organization — disappeared 2012 2013 Syria. Correction: August 19, 2014 An earlier version summary article misstated location airstrikes ISIS opposed. The terrorist group said executed James Foley retaliation American airstrikes Iraq, Syria.
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Sadly, Pumpkin Spice Condoms Aren't A Thing After All
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Islamic State militants released video purportedly shows beheading British citizen David Haines, multiple unconfirmed reports said. The 44-year-old aid worker kidnapped March 2013. IS Beheads Briton David Haines, Threatens Execute Another Briton, Alan Henning http://t.co/GOgalAc1mA — SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) September 13, 2014 Islamic State releases video showing beheading British aid worker David Haines — SITE Intel Group (@siteintelgroup) September 13, 2014 Stills purported Haines execution video released Internet Saturday, al-Jazeera reported. In footage, masked man claims Haines killed United Kingdom said would arm Kurdish fighters combat ISIS Iraq. “This British man pay price promise, Cameron, arm peshmerga Islamic State,” masked men reportedly said, addressing U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron. The video also contains threat second British hostage. This time around, message Islamic State much aimed @David_Cameron, 2nd British hostage threatened. — Brown Moses (@Brown_Moses) September 13, 2014 The UK Foreign Office "working urgently" verify authenticity alleged Haines beheading video, Sky News reports. If verified, execution would constitute "another disgusting murder," government organization said. Haines’ relatives pleaded Saturday ISIS “make contact” respond messages, NBC News reported. “We family David Haines,” relatives said statement. “We sent messages received reply. We asking holding David make contact us.” The British aid worker identified ISIS’ next target beheading video showed execution American journalist Steven Sotloff. Militants vowed kill Haines United States military end military operations Islamic State Syria Iraq. A father two, Haines kidnapped Syria working organization assists refugees country’s civil war, New York Daily News reported. He taken captive near Turkish border.
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Accountant Claims Comcast Got Him Fired From His Job for Reporting a Customer Service Issue
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When complain cable company, certainly don’t expect cable company contact employer discuss complaint. But that’s exactly happened one former Comcast customer says fired cable company called partner accounting firm. IT BEGAN INNOCENTLY ENOUGH… Conal began subscribing Comcast service early 2013 says sold 9-month promotional pricing offer. But start, issues service, charged set-top boxes yet activated. Additionally, someone Comcast billing misspelled Conal’s last name, meaning bills delivered. He says met Comcast rep May 2013 billing issues promised would sorted out, things got worse. A months later, promotional discount shrunk Conal’s monthly bill increased $20, addition still charged unactivated devices house. Comcast also twice charged additional $7 second modem have. Meanwhile, attempts get resolution Comcast went unanswered. CUTTING THE CORD He attempted cancel service Oct. 2013 says Comcast rep convinced billing issues would resolved would get free DVR service The Movie Channel three months compensation. But things didn’t continue before; Comcast somehow managed sink even lower before, sending Conal dozen pieces equipment didn’t order. “There DVRs, modem, standard boxes equipment I unfamiliar with,” says. Making matters worse, Comcast billed $1,820 stuff he’d never requested use for. When Conal returned equipment Comcast and, experienced accountant one nation’s prestigious firms, even prepared spreadsheet detailing every charge, overcharge, payment credit account brief time Comcast customer. He says even didn’t convince Comcast problem Conal overcharged. And even though wasn’t yet past due, Comcast sent Conal’s account collections Feb. 2014. THE CALL IN QUESTION And Feb. 6, 2014, chose try going Comcast’s customer service, hadn’t help year he’d subscriber, instead contacted office company’s Controller. He spoke someone office promised Conal would receive call back address issues. He describes callback “bizarre,” rep identifying company calling from, starting “How I help you?” Then kept insisting technician shown appointment, wouldn’t specify appointment. The rep began asking color house. So tried Controller’s office again, let know rep they’d sent way failed miserably job. During call, says mentioned Comcast’s billing accounting issues probably investigated Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), private-sector oversight operation. This ultimately led two service calls one ever showed explanations given. But something happen. Just anything good. WE KNOW WHERE YOU WORK Remember briefly mentioned Conal worked large, prestigious accounting firm? Comcast certainly noticed fact, especially since firm one business Comcast. At point shortly call, someone Comcast contacted partner firm discuss Conal. This led ethics investigation Conal’s subsequent dismissal job; job says he’d received positive feedback reviews work. Comcast maintained Conal used name employer attempt get leverage. Conal insists never mentioned employer name, believes someone Comcast Controller’s office looked online figured worked. When fired, Conal’s employer explained reason dismissal e-mail Comcast summarized conversations Conal Comcast employees. But Conal never seen e-mail order say whether it’s accurate Comcast thus far refused release tapes phone calls related matter. And former employer provide consulting services Comcast, accounting firm audited Comcast’s books. So Conal doesn’t quite see mentioning name employer would helped gain leverage. In response letter Conal’s lawyer — filed lawsuit, it’s question — Comcast’s Senior Deputy General Counsel admits company contact Conal’s employer says Conal “is position complain firm came learn” dispute Comcast. THE HEART OF THE MATTER I think whether Conal mentioned employer beside point. The problem reached point even reaching Comcast Controller’s office. Had billing issues fixed first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth chance gave Comcast address issue, call question would never happened. And even Conal identify employer hope getting billing issue fixed, wouldn’t trying get preferential treatment; service he’d paid for. I’m also curious why, even though Comcast insists Conal attempted leverage place business get issue resolved, specifically cited language allegedly used call. How many times day Comcast reps hear customer say something like “I’m lawyer” “I’m big shot [fill blank]“? How many result Comcast going way contact customer’s employer? We reached Comcast ask whether it’s company policy contact customers’ employers. No one answered question, rep Comcast give brief statement. “Our customers deserve best experience every time interact us,” reads statement. Comcast says previously apologized Conal, adds “we review lawyer’s letter respond quickly possible.”
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Report: Stainless steel Apple Watch will be priced $500, gold at $5,000
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Although Apple given us first peek Apple Watch, far don’t know much it, including released much many versions cost. A new report, however, provides possible answers questions. According French website, Apple Watch start around $500 steel model. And gold? Gold even expensive. According iGen.fr, stainless steel Apple Watch polished steel black cost $500 debuts close Valentine’s Day 2015. This would $150 premium anodized aluminum Sports Model, Apple said last month would start price $349. For gold model, expect spend 10 times much. According iGen.fr’s sources, gold Apple Watch yellow pink gold would cost $4,000 $5,000 goes sale January. iGen.fr also suggests Apple Watch rank low iFixIt repairability scale. They claim thing Apple Watch user-replaceable strap, don’t expect able repair Apple Watch way would normal timepiece. As shipping date, iGen.fr’s sources say Apple Watch still track February 2015 release date. That pink gold Apple Watch looking like pretty good Valentine’s Day present right now, isn’t it?
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Dog abandoned at Scotland train station with suitcase
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A nun living Italian convent given birth surprise baby complaining stomach pains, according Italian press. The nun, came Italy South America, belonged order called Missionary Sisters Love Christ Macerata, located Italian region Le Marche. She says idea pregnant. She taken hospital sisters, doctors quickly told pregnant, according Italian newspaper Il Corriere Adriatico. The baby healthy nun’s convent expressed interest taking care him. The nun arrived convent June, believed already pregnant. According Italian newspaper L’Unione Sarda, convent said woman "is nun, girl helping” possibly yet taken vows. The woman, reported Bolivia, discharged hospital.
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Obama Denounces James Foley's Execution: 'Today The Entire World Is Appalled'
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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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Macaulay Culkin Dead: Actor Once Again Victim Of Death Hoax
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Once again, rumors Macaulay Culkin died flourished online. But, again, he's dead. The 34-year-old's representatives confirmed actor musician much alive, according The Hollywood Reporter. The flurry RIPs social media sites due online death hoax cooked child star Home Alone film series. Earlier year, similar death hoax surfaced, also dismissed Culkin's representatives time. A Facebook memorial page announcing actor's death sparked rumors, according fact-checking site Snopes.com. The Facebook page since taken down. Culkin photographed band, Pizza Underground, fake death news started swirling. One great things alive stop lunch Breaux Bridge, LA pic.twitter.com/SpTLHBEuQu — pizza underground (@cheesedayz) November 8, 2014 "why world making sound... pizza underground" - covering jonathan richman pic.twitter.com/sFEaI1lVmr — anna gaca (@tweeasfuck) November 8, 2014 But matter, social media users continued breathe life death hoax Saturday. Damn RIP Macaulay Culkin... Best childhood actor. — Speedy Hammond (@speedyhammond) November 8, 2014 Macaulay culkin RIP... This hollyday season movie... — Mikail Bonheur (@MikailBohneur) November 8, 2014 Aww heard Macaulay Culkin :( #RIP — KIM LEE (@OfficialKimlee) November 8, 2014 Then there's gem: In future, parents tell kids stories Boy Who Cried 'Macaulay Culkin Is Dead.' — Nick Kocher (@NickKocher) November 8, 2014 Have something add story? Share comments.
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Christian Bale quits Steve Jobs movie
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American British intelligence officials eyeing British-born rapper militant beheaded journalist James Foley. A senior Western intelligence official told Fox News 23-year-old London rapper Abdel Majed Abdel Bary suspect believed Foley's executioner. U.S. intelligence officials commenting publicly reports, well-placed source told Fox News Bary's Egyptian-born father extradited London United States 2012 alleged connection Usama bin Laden 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings Africa. Bary traveled Syria last year fight ISIS, source said. The Sunday Times Sunday People identified Bary member group least three British-born ISIS fighters known among former hostages "The Beatles." The Sunday Times reported MI5 MI6, Britain's two major intelligence agencies, identified man brutal deed, though publicly identified.
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Watch US Marine get shot in HEAD by Taliban sniper - and live to tell tale
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Reports recent days suggested North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un may open restaurant Scotland, exposing western world variety delicacies including dog meat. Reports suggested North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong-un may open restaurant Scotland.Reuters "It would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland," Edinburgh Evening News quoted Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch blog, saying. He explained North Koreans consider Scotland, leans towards leftist ideals England, suitable "deal with". Moreover, North Korean leader said keenly interested Scottish affairs Referendum Debate September 2014, wherein voters decided "yes" "no" "Should Scotland independent country?". "Plus, North Koreans love whisky," said Madden, elaborating, "Tourists North Korea told tip people Scotch instead currency". The restaurants, open, would serve nationally popular delicacies, giving Scots chance experience North Korea, without actually going there. The dictator already owns chain restaurants "Pyongyang", international branches including one Amsterdam. Although possibility quite intriguing, official North Korean Embassy United Kingdom said denied plans. The official North Korean embassy England denied claims, saying "It's nonsense", refusing comment further, reported Independent.
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Macaulay Culkin Victim of Another Online Death Hoax
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Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-CA) told Greta Van Susteren tonight ten ISIS fighters crossed border Mexico America. Greta Van Susteren: You say they’re coming southern border changes dynamics. Do information evidence actually coming southern border now? Rep. Hunter: Yes. Greta: Tell know? Rep. Hunter: I know least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across southern border Texas. Via On Record: In September Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) also said four known terrorists apprehended US border Texas still held.
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Christian Bale Won't Play Steve Jobs After All
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Jeny Chang BuzzFeed / Via Drug Policy Alliance data NEW YORK CITY — The New York Police Department longer arrest people low-level marijuana possession, according people knowledge city’s drug strategy spoke condition anonymity. The NYPD issue violation summonses people caught marijuana — instead putting handcuffs taking precinct. The summonses require people appear court later date pay fine. Few details new policy immediately available, official one city’s five district attorneys offices confirmed BuzzFeed News Monday change “is happening.” The official added “burning marijuana” would still cause arrest, drug public place would not. The NYPD Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office immediately respond requests comment, expected officially announce new policy news conference Monday. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said Monday supported change two years ago still does. “This policy – diverting thousands cases criminal court – also keep low-level offenders, particularly teens, arrest attendant consequences, including night jail,” said. The new policy, first reported New York Times, would bring sea change way city policed. Misdemeanor-level marijuana possession accounts large percentage city’s arrests, vast majority happen young black Latino men living poor neighborhoods. Some public defenders praised policy. “This huge improvement,” Lisa Schreibersdorf, executive director Brooklyn Defender Services, told BuzzFeed News. “Summonses don’t get fingerprinted. This better people vulnerable collateral consequences, like immigrants.” Still, Schreibersdorf cautioned policy fulfill goal unless NYPD relaxes identification requirements summonses. Immigrants teenagers often carry valid identification, said, often means cannot processed summons. She added policy address root cause problem — namely, police officers New York routinely stop people without probable cause. “Having summonses improvement people already stopped, doesn’t mean stopped first place,” said. “The problem, perspective, stopping people without cause unconstitutional.” Advocates also warned new policy could result increased number arrest warrants, issued people fail show court summons. As New York Times reported, quarter people issued summons fail appear court appointments. As consequence, currently 1.2 million open bench warrants New York City — one per every eight residents. Possession less 25 grams marijuana crime New York State since 1977. The NYPD made 59,000 arrests misdemeanor possession 2010. Under current law, way get arrested charged misdemeanor less 25 grams marijuana display “in public view.” The legal definition term, however, ambiguous. “Public view” mean smoking pot public place, also mean police officer stopped you, frisked you, pulled small bag marijuana pocket. When bag leaves pocket, technically entered public view, officer legally arrest charge misdemeanor — even though less decriminalized amount. This broad interpretation “public view” helped low-level marijuana possession become one NYPD’s commonly used arrest charges stop-and-frisks. The correlation marijuana arrests stop-and-frisk became apparent 2011, U.S. District Court declared policing tactic unconstitutional form racial profiling. By 2013, NYPD making 28,000 marijuana possession arrests — still large number, 47% less 2010. A recent study nonprofit Drug Policy Alliance found upwards 86% low-level marijuana arrests made 2014 affected black people Latinos — even though national studies shown white people likely smoke marijuana regularly, slightly likely tried it. The report also found geography arrests highly segregated, dominantly white neighborhoods seeing fewer arrests neighborhoods color similar per-capita incomes. These stark race class disparities drug law enforcement became sore point Mayor de Blasio, candidate promised end discriminatory policing. They also drove Ken Thompson, Brooklyn district attorney, announce July office would longer prosecute low-level marijuana possession, opting instead dismiss cases. Still, NYPD defended high number arrests, Willam Bratton, de Blasio’s police commissioner, saying Thompson’s decision would affect NYPD’s approach marijuana possession. The policy announced Monday mark first time current administration take concerted action address disparities marijuana arrests. In interview New York Times, Thompson said worried new policy could harm intended help removing prosecutors picture. This prosecutor opt dismiss misdemeanor, cannot violation. But new report Vera Institute shows, prosecutorial review cut ways. The Institute analyzed data provided Manhattan District Attorney found black people Latinos “much likely receive sentence offer including jail prison term” white defendants similar circumstances. In case misdemeanor marijuana possession, Vera report found, black people arraigned Manhattan 19% likely receive jail prison time people ethnicities. By contrast, defendants arrested Brooklyn could expect cases dismissed. The new policy expected standardize procedures across city. More details new policy expected soon. De Blasio Bratton scheduled make announcement together Monday 3 p.m. This developing story. Check back updates follow BuzzFeed News Twitter.
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Boko Haram denies ceasefire claim by Nigeria's government
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Christian Bale talks play Steve Jobs Aaron Sorkin's forthcoming biopic, according Variety's Justin Kroll, citing sources. Leonardo DiCaprio consideration lead role "Jobs," actor declined roll two weeks ago. "Jobs" based Walter Isaacson's wildly successful biography late Apple cofounder, "Steve Jobs." Bale short list play Jobs since last March, David Fincher reportedly directing film. Fincher since backed directing "Jobs." The film directed Danny Boyle instead.
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Vice Media CEO Shane Smith Spent $300,000 on Las Vegas Dinner (Report)
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A picture letter parents box Lego 1970s going viral uploaded Reddit. To Parents. The urge create equally strong children. Boys girls. It’s imagination counts. Not skill. You build whatever comes head, way want it. A bed truck. A dolls house spaceship. A lot boys like dolls houses. They’re human spaceships. A lot girls prefer spaceships. They’re exciting dolls houses. The important thing put right material hands let create whatever appeals them. The image uploaded Reddit user fryd_ Saturday morning. He spoke BuzzFeed News it: I came across pamphlet whilst playing Lego niece & nephew Grandma’s house struck particularly modern message something written 40 years ago. I thought toy-makers today could learn thing two! Lego famously egalitarian advertising 1970s 1980s, poster 1981. Sounds like familiar message… BuzzFeed reached Lego comment letter.
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More than 200 kidnapped Nigerian girls to be released after deal reached with Boko Haram
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More 200 missing schoolgirls kidnapped Islamic extremist group Boko Haram may released part immediate cease-fire agreement announced Friday Nigerian government, according multiple media reports. Nigerian presidential aide Hassan Tukur told BBC Focus Africa cease-fire agreement came months negotiations mediated Chad. The girls kidnapped Boko Haram — group's nickname means "education sinful" — April 15 school northeastern town Chibok. "They've assured us girls release them," Tukur told BBC. "I cautiously optimistic." Talking CNN, Tukur said: "We agreed release Chibok schoolgirls, expect conclude next meeting group's representative next week Chad." Voice America reported Tukur Danladi Ahmadu, calls secretary-general militant group, also said girls would released. The release set happen Monday Chad, according VOA's Hausa-language service. However, Nigerian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade told Associated Press girls' release still negotiated. Boko Haram negotiators "assured schoolgirls people captivity alive well," Mike Omeri, government spokesman insurgency, told news conference truce announced. Contributing: The Associated Press
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Report: Taliban Detainee Swapped for Bowe Bergdahl Suspected of Trying to Return to Terrorism
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A YouTube video claimed show incident Moscow fake Monday 04 August 2014 A video Vladimir Putin apparently pooped passing bird speech proved fake. Footage uploaded YouTube claimed show embarrassing incident Russian President spoke unveiling First World War memorial Moscow Friday. Even Putin’s ice man standards, seem remarkably unfazed present shoulder – probably never there. In footage event bird poo nowhere seen appear pictures taken multiple international agencies. If incident real, would Putin’s first public encounter animal’s rear end – September drew cat’s backside confused Russian pupils school visit. Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister used picture superior leopard show “different values” country US Putin also seen “shaking hands” walrus feeding dolphins. The Russian President known using photo opportunities animals cultivate “macho” image. If PR believed, likes nothing holiday horse-riding topless wilds southern Russia, catching huge pike harpooning whales. Unluckily many animals involved, Putin’s publicity stunts end badly, Siberian tiger died over-sedated President could attach GPS transmitter. In pictures: Putin's macho adventures Manchester United legend's exclusive new column The Independent
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Comcast Is Threatening To Cut Off Customers Who Use Tor, The Web Browser For Criminals
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WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A man blamed small penis girlfriend breaking decided chop razor. But cutting organ throwing bin, 22-year-old Oliver Ilic, unable stop bleeding. He called emergency services taken hospital Kocani, Macedonia, told medics decided cut use. He explained girlfriend ended relationship telling good bed. Oliver Ilic, 22, Macedonia, called help unable stop bleeding cut penis Police searched house found severed penis bin along razor blade used. Local doctors unable reattach organ Mr Ilac taken another hospital capital Skopje - surgeons successfully reattached five-hour operation. But early know Mr Ilac's penis function properly again. Another Macedonian man recently chopped penis. But unlike Mr Ilic, man flushed away toilet able reattached. The 22-year-old, blamed small penis dumped, taken hospital bloodstained jeans
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'American bombing had signed my death certificate': Missing US journalist James Wright Foley goes unflinching to his death as ISIS behead him in horrific video, as a warning to Obama
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The missing American freelance photo-journalist James Wright Foley reportedly beheaded ISIS - message United States end intervention Iraq. Foley missing since November 22, 2012, reporting Syria. ISIS posted extremely graphic pictures video online social media proof barbaric action. The group claimed control northern Iraq parts Syria threatening kill Time journalist Joel Sotloff next unless President Obama ceases attacks terror group.
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Tropical spider 'burrowed under man's skin through scar' - video report
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Glenn Beck Wednesday expressed fear 11 jets reportedly seized radical Islamist groups Libya past month could used cause extraordinary damage United States, even jets never leave Middle East. How? Extremists could crash planes oil fields oil-rich countries U.S. dependent. Beck speaking Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) jets Bachmann remarked: “There’s really two concerns. One, planes could used similar way used 9/11 United States. They could used as, essentially, flying bombs — oil fields, buildings strategic targets. Number two, [a] plane could loaded terrorists, could land commercial aircraft American city somewhere, European city. [They could] deplane, go about, carry maybe Mumbai-type disaster. So there’s multiple ways planes could used.” “Oil fields,” Beck repeated. “The thing said feels true oil fields. … We’ll know airplane — that’s one missing airplanes — could take Libya skies Saudi Arabia lightning speed, crash it.” Bachmann said routes, flight Saudi Arabia deviates course, Saudis 90 seconds neutralize threat could cause tremendous harm. “It’s little time have,” said. Watch complete interview, below:
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Op-Ed: Hoax – Priest who never existed claims he died, saw female God
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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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Report of Kim Jong-un’s ankle injury add fuel to rumours about his absence
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WASHINGTON -- The Pentagon says U.S. officials confirmed death leader al-Shabaab terror group U.S. airstrike Monday. The Pentagon's press secretary confirmed death Ahmed Abdi Godane brief written statement Friday. "Godane's removal major symbolic operational loss largest al Qaeda affiliate Africa reflects years painstaking work intelligence, military law enforcement professionals," White House said statement. U.S. officials said strike Monday U.S. special operations forces using manned drone aircraft destroyed encampment vehicle using several Hellfire missiles laser-guided munitions. But confirm Godane killed Friday. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, group's spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al Qaeda. The U.S. carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A U.S. missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabaab, last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit U.S. strike killed al-Shabaab's top explosives expert. Al-Shabaab gained international notoriety year ago month attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people. The U.S. strike Monday targeted Godane planners bloody assault mall, officials said.
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Angry mob hacks off alleged rapist's genitals with meat cleaver after dragging him into butchers
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India going serious public sector reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi. So turning work quarter century OK, one civil servant found recently. India's Central Public Works Department (CPWD), press release dated Jan. 8, 2015, announced dismissal senior electrical engineer employed department 35 years. He worked first 10. It sounds like CPWD could use bit reorganisation. The employee stopped turning work 1990, inquiry launched 1992. The department seems forgotten 13 years: Charges clearly established six years ago, Verma apparently remained employment another eight years sacked today. It's clear press release whether paid whole period. In 2014, German civil servant admitted done work last 14 years, Verma beats decade.
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Source: Pot in NYC may soon net just a ticket, not arrest
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The Pentagon confirmed weapons indeed seized ISIS.
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David Haines Beheaded By ISIS, Execution Video Contains Threats Against UK: Reports
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ISIS released video purportedly showing execution British aid worker David Haines.
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Incredible Video Shows A US Marine Surviving Being Shot In The Head By A Sniper In Afghanistan
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On Monday morning, report surfaced claiming Comcast discouraging customers using Tor Browser, browsing program designed allow users surf Internet greater anonymity browsers. Monday’s report repackaged number sites, stating Comcast "declared war Tor Browser." The report goes suggest Comcast contacted users telling risk disconnection continue using Tor. The report may generated lot clicks totally inaccurate. Comcast asking customers stop using Tor, browser matter. We policy Tor, browser software. Customers free use Xfinity Internet service visit website, use app, forth. Here facts: Comcast doesn’t monitor customer’s browser software, web surfing online history. The anecdotal chat room evidence described reports accurate. We respect customer privacy security investigate disclose certain information customer's account valid court order appropriate legal process, like ISPs. More information policies found Transparency Report here. We terminate customers violating Copyright Alert System (aka "six strikes"), non-punitive, educational voluntary copyright program. Read here. Our customers use Tor time, I myself. I’m sure many using right now.
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CNN Broadcasts Purported Audio Containing Gunshots That Felled Michael Brown Jr.; Leaders, Celebrities Fill Pews At Teen’s Funeral
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After Stan Beaton's wife, Ruby, passed away 2003, saved "leave message beep" recording shared. The recording lost Virgin Mobile conducted technical work, help BBC Radio Leeds, company able retrieve deleted message Stan — captured reaction hearing again. Stan, 68, incredulous hears good news. In video, reporter tells Stan took 10 people total three days retrieve message. "That must cost fortune!" Stan exclaims. "It's wonderful, wonderful sound I thought lost forever," Stan says. I suppose going bit PR job now, thank Virgin Media." Matt Damon Ben Affleck confess Deflategate Steve Buscemi natural Jan Brady Snickers’ Super Bowl ad NFL's Marshawn Lynch Rob Gronkowski play 'Mortal Kombat' Conan Here's TED Talk sounding smart TED Talk
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Small red book among finds in 113-year-old Boston time capsule
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An explosion crater reported near capital Nicaragua raised suspicions Monday meteorite split asteroid passed Earth weekend struck planet. But NASA scientists cast doubt whether blast outside Managua even meteorite all. The blast left hole 40 feet (12 meters) wide 19 feet (5 meters) deep outside international airport serving Nicaragua's capital. Some Nicaraguan astronomers quoted early news reports attributed blast chip weekend asteroid flyby. But outside meteorite experts later downplayed links small asteroid, dubbed 2014 RC, passed harmlessly Earth weekend. About size house, 2014 RC passed within 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) planet Sunday. "Information limited, miss distance 2014 RC actually precludes related meteorite impact" Managua crater, says MIT asteroid expert Richard Binzel, email. Managua Meteorite? Managua residents reported blast midnight. In news reports, geophysicist Wilfried Strauch Nicaragua's Institute Earth Studies attributed crater meteorite impact. However, NASA asteroid expert Don Yeomans, author Near-Earth Objects: Finding Them Before They Find Us, says outside experts suspect crater caused impact. "This event separated 13 hours close Earth approach 2014 RC, explosion asteroid unrelated," says Yeomans, Earth moves 870,000 miles (1.4 million kilometers) 13 hours. "There obvious optical fireball debris trail seen prior explosion, seems unlikely explosion Nicaragua related meteorite impact." Russian Roulette Meteorite impacts occurred time unconnected asteroid flybys past, notably February 15, 2013, Chelyabinsk impact, damaged buildings across central Russia. (See "Chelyabinsk Meteor: The Animated Movie.") That meteorite impact sprang object roughly size 2014 RC exploding atmosphere Russia, 500 kilotons energy, bright enough sunburn watchers. A larger asteroid passed harmlessly Southern Hemisphere date. Update: In late Monday report RC 2014, astronomers NASA's Near-Earth Object Program based Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, California, revised size estimates asteroid. Radar observations indicate asteroid 40 feet (12 meters) across rotates rapidly, several times minute. That makes roughly half size 2013 Russian meteorite. The NASA update also called meteorite report Managua "unrelated" RC 2014, citing 13-hour difference asteroid flyby crater explosion. "As yet, eyewitness accounts imagery come light fireball flash debris trail typically associated meteor size required produce crater," noted statement.
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White House Fence-Jumper Overpowered Secret Service Officer, Ran Through Much of Main Floor
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The man jumped fence able run front doors White House may made building previously reported Secret Service. According Washington Post, Omar Gonzalez overpowered one Secret Service agent ran building's main floor. For full story, click here.
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Iraq claims ISIS leader al-Baghdadi’s wife has NOT been arrested, despite Lebanon insisting woman detained at border told them she was Islamist extremist’s spouse
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An Iraqi official denied woman detained Lebanon wife Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, leader Islamic State group, adding sister terror suspect held Iraq. Wednesday's denial comes day Lebanese authorities said holding woman believed al-Baghdadi's wife. They said detained travelling fake ID claimed reclusive extremist leader's spouse. This file image made video posted militant website purports show leader Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, delivering sermon mosque Iraq The statement Iraq's Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan Ibrahim adds confusion surrounding identity woman child detained 10 days ago northern Lebanon travelling fake ID. Lebanese officials said woman, Saja al-Dulaimi, believed wife reclusive IS leader. She held Syrian authorities freed prisoner exchange Nusra Front, Syria's al-Qaida branch, earlier year. The interrogation woman supervised Lebanon's military prosecutor. It unclear would brought woman child Lebanon, IS controls territory enjoys small support predominantly Sunni Muslim areas. On Wednesday, Ibrahim told The Associated Press al-Dulaimi, Iraqi national traveled Syria arriving Lebanon, al-Baghdadi's wife. He identified sister Omar Abdul Hamid al-Dulaimi, held Iraq terror suspect. He added al-Baghdadi two wives neither named Saja al-Dulaimi. There immediate comment Lebanese authorities. In Lebanon, military expert killed two others wounded Wednesday bomb dismantle near border Syria exploded, army said. The explosion comes day ambush suspected Islamic militants area killed six soldiers wounded one. In Lebanon, military expert killed two others wounded Wednesday bomb dismantle near border Syria exploded. Lebanese soldiers pictured patrolling area Lebanese troops (pictured) battling Syria-based Islamic militants, including extremist Islamic State group al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, areas near border No one far claimed responsibility Tuesday's ambush planting bomb discovered Wednesday. Lebanese troops battling Syria-based Islamic militants, including extremist Islamic State group al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, areas near border. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Interior Ministry spokesman said police ruled possibility Islamic State group supporters behind shooting Danish man last month. It first time Saudi official publicly comments incident since video released alleged IS supporters claiming responsibility drive-by shooting Riyadh Nov. 22. The Danish citizen survived shooting. Interior Ministry spokesman Mansour al-Turki's comments published Wednesday Saudi Al-Eqtisadia newspaper. The video released online week group purporting IS supporters. It shows gunman pulling beside vehicle firing driver. It identifies target Thomas Hoepner. It immediately possible confirm authenticity video. Lebanese army special forces armored personnel carriers patrol near area militants ambushed Lebanese soldiers
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Video showing American journalist beheaded believed real, officials and family say
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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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Mexico Says Students Not Among Dead in Mass Grave
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SYDNEY - An Australian man spider removed stomach burrowed way body survived three days removed. Dylan Maxwell holidays Indonesian island Bali tiny creature borrowed small appendix scar traveled torso, leaving red scar-like trail navel chest. Lifting shirt, Maxwell told Australian television network "that's actually borrowed underneath skin". While still Bali, Maxwell visited local medical centre prescribed antihistamine insect bite. "Well running tests putting things inside stomach finally found tropical spider that's living inside last three days," Maxwell posted Facebook page goes name Dylan Thomas. "Haven't felt violated life before! Just glad over", said. After returning Australia earlier week, doctors removed tropical visitor. "They managed pull spider navel put specimen jar took away," said Maxwell, whose mates nicknamed "Spiderman".
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Whoa, Paul Rudd Was One of the Airport Heroes Who Took Down the Homophobe
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It's common practice around world speed TV shows order insert commercial time. The subtle speeding slice couple minutes 22 minute sitcom little noticeable difference--and broadcasters plug two minutes commercials per half hour! It's last ditch effort, perhaps, extract money dying media delivery system streaming obliterates advertising model. TBS Seinfeld reruns (see below) worldwide happens time--from BBC India. But it--trying make money? Actually many viewers point TV shows (and everything else) move faster age 6-second Vine. The speeding actually helps content seem contemporary. Here's one commenter: "Honestly, shows move lot faster sped version feels little updated original slower version. But even watches actual TV anymore? No TV + adblock 90% internet = little advertising = happy :)"
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