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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Sophie Borland . PUBLISHED: . 19:37 EST, 26 August 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 06:03 EST, 27 August 2013 . The number of under-25s being diagnosed with sexually transmitted diseases has climbed almost 50 per cent in ten years. Experts are particularly concerned about the rise of gonorrhoea with rates increasing by a fifth in the past 12 months. They believe the trend is due to a new super-strain of the disease which cannot easily be treated with antibiotics. Carefree youth: Under-25s diagnosed with STIs increased by five per cent since last year and the age group have two-third of chlamydia and over half of gonorrhoea cases (file photo) A report by Public Health England shows there were 448,422 new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2012, including chlamydia, herpes and genital warts. The total is up by 5 per cent on the previous year and 46 per cent higher than 2003, when figures were first collected. Experts say the rise is due to teenagers and adults in their early 20s having unprotected sex. But Labour said the figures show a sharp increase in the past three years which they blamed on the Government’s sex education policy. The party accused ministers of teaching youngsters ‘too little too late’ and said they were not doing enough to improve testing and treatment clinics. Experts say the rise in STD's among under-25s is due to teenagers and adults in their early 20s having unprotected sex . Rates are highest among the under-25s and nearly two-third of chlamydia cases and more than half of gonorrhoea infections occurring in this age group. The Public Health England report states: ‘The continuing high STI rates in England suggest too many people are still putting themselves at risk through unsafe sex, especially young adults and men who have sex with men.’ It urges the under-25s to ensure they use protection with ‘casual partners’ and have regular checks at sexual health clinics. Audrey Simpson, of the Family Planning Association, said there was less awareness of the importance of contraception among the young, adding: ‘The worry is that condom use is not being taught in schools. There may be less awareness in people’s conscience.’ Gonorrhoea cases rose from 21,024 to 25,525, up 21 cent, last year. The report adds: ‘High gonorrhoea transmission rates are concerning as the global threat of antibiotic resistance grows. ‘Ensuring treatment-resistant strains of gonorrhoea do not persist and spread remains a public health priority.’ Scientists have previously warned of a super-strain of the illnesswhich could spread very quickly unless better treatments are developed. A Department of Health spokesman said: ‘The increase in reported STIs over recent years is in part due to better testing, especially for chlamydia and gonorrhoea, and we have also seen improvements in other areas like teenage pregnancy where rates are at their lowest levels since records began. ‘Our approach to tackling sexual health is working … Sex and relationship education is already compulsory in maintained secondary schools, and primary schools are able to decide whether they too want to teach it.' [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Under-25s diagnosed with STIs increased by five per cent since last year . Number of sexually transmitted infections 46 per cent higher than 2003 . Under 25s have two-third of chlamydia cases and over half of gonorrhoea . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Under-25s diagnosed with STIs increased by five per cent since last year . Number of sexually transmitted infections 46 per cent higher than 2003 . Under 25s have two-third of chlamydia cases and over half of gonorrhoea .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Jenny Hope . PUBLISHED: . 12:57 EST, 24 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:28 EST, 24 October 2013 . Say goodbye to double chins with a new ‘fat-eater’ treatment that doesn’t need surgery. According to scientists, a pioneering way to remove unsightly chin fat has had promising results in early trials. Four injections of an agent known as ATX-101 into the chin led to the production of cells that ‘gobbled up’ spare fat which was reabsorbed into the body. A pioneering way to remove unsightly chin fat has had promising results in early trials. Four injections of an agent known as ATX-101 into the chin led to the production of cells that 'gobbled up' spare fat, which was reabsorbed into the body . The ‘happiness rating’ of patients with their new appearance doubled after treatment, compared with a ‘dummy’ agent. Matt Gass, of the British Association of Dermatologists, said: ‘This research is a very exciting step towards a safe and non-surgical solution to removing unwanted chin fat. ‘For people experiencing negative psychological effects of this unwanted fat on their appearance, this procedure, if approved, may open up the option of minimally invasive treatment with proven efficacy.’ At present, people who are unhappy with a double chin - or more - can turn to liposuction or have neck and face lifts to get rid of the excess. The 'happiness rating' of patients (not pictured) with their new appearance doubled after treatment, compared with a 'dummy' agent. But these treatments are not suitable for everyone, and the need for anaesthesia, an operating room and qualified staff substantially increases costs and risks. There are other non-surgical approaches available, including the non-invasive use of vacuum therapy to break up pockets of fat combined with Multiple Radio Frequency to encourage tightening afterwards. However, a limited number of clinical trials have been published showing the effectiveness of the various techniques. The new treatment targets unappealing fat deposits beneath the chin, otherwise known as submental fat, or more colloquially as a ‘double chin’. Dermatologists from the UK, France, Germany, Belgium and Spain investigated the effect of injections of ATX-101 - a synthetically derived form of the bile acid, deoxycholic acid - into the fat. ATX-101 reduces submental fat by irreversibly disrupting fat cell membranes and causing destruction of fat cells. The injections trigger an inflammatory response that promotes the arrival of highly specialised cells called macrophages into the chin fat. These ‘gobble up’ the debris resulting from destruction of the fat cells over time, with the unwanted fat being reabsorbed into the body. In the trial, 363 men and women aged 18 to 65 had four injections four weeks apart of the active agent or a dummy placebo, says a report published in the British Journal of Dermatology. Only those with moderate to severe submental fat who expressed dissatisfaction with the appearance of their face and chin were eligible to take part. The findings showed significantly more ATX-101 recipients had improvements in 5-point fat ratings scale by a doctor and by themselves on a 7-point satisfaction scale. The trial used two different dosages of ATX-101 as well as a placebo. At present, people who are unhappy with a double chin can turn to liposuction or have neck and face lifts to get rid of the excess (pictured). But these treatments are not suitable for everyone, and the need for anaesthesia, an operating room and qualified staff increases costs and risks . With the higher dosage of ATX-101, 65 per cent of patients had a reduction in submental fat of at least one point on the fat rating scale compared with 23 per cent with the placebo. Two thirds patients were happy with their face and chin appearance, versus 29 per cent for the placebo. In addition, measurements using a calliper showed a significant reduction in submental fat, with no apparent worsening of skin looseness. Following treatment, patients also reported a reduction in the psychological impact they felt due to the appearance of their face and chin. The treatment was found to invoke just a mild inflammatory response and the procedure was well tolerated by patients. Lead author Professor Berthold Rzany said ‘This study demonstrates that subcutaneous injections with ATX-101 yield a clinically meaningful and statistically significant reduction in unwanted submental fat, decrease the psychological impact on patients, and are well tolerated. ‘This study and three additional phase III clinical trials of ATX-101 will provide the first true evidence base for non-surgical submental fat reduction.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Dermatologists from the UK, France, . Germany, Belgium and Spain investigated the effect of synthetically derived bile acid into the fat . Four injections of ATX-101 into the chin led to the production of cells that ‘gobbled up’ spare fat . Measurements using a . calliper showed a significant reduction in submental fat, with no . apparent worsening of skin looseness . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Dermatologists from the UK, France, . Germany, Belgium and Spain investigated the effect of synthetically derived bile acid into the fat . Four injections of ATX-101 into the chin led to the production of cells that ‘gobbled up’ spare fat . Measurements using a . calliper showed a significant reduction in submental fat, with no . apparent worsening of skin looseness .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Alex Ward . PUBLISHED: . 11:56 EST, 20 November 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 04:31 EST, 21 November 2012 . Bus passengers ganged up on some French tourists, even threatening to kill them, on an Australian bus after they started singing a French song. A shocked passenger caught the racist outburst as several people hurled verbal abuse at four French girls on a bus in Melbourne on Sunday at 10.30pm. As they sang, a female passenger started chanting ‘Aussie, Aussie, Aussie’. Appearing to misunderstand the chants as playful, one of the French girls sings louder. Scroll down for video . Yelling abuse: This passenger was one of several who yelled abuse at four French girls on board a bus in Melbourne after they sung a French song . In response, passengers then start . shouting racist abuse towards the girls, threatening to attack them . before a bus window is smashed. One passenger threatens to ‘cut the b***h’s t*ts off’ with a fishing knife offered to him by another passenger. Another can be heard to say 'speak English or die motherf***er'. Watch the racist attack on board the bus . Australian Mike Nayna filmed the whole frightening ordeal on his mobile phone and said one of the offenders was an ‘obviously drunk man’. The stand-up comedian from Melbourne said: ‘It was a mob mentality it was sad to see. They were looking for an excuse to get angry. It was a sad state of affairs. ‘The older crowd were accepting of the racism and the younger crowd were excited, it's like they were showing off to each other. ‘Someone handed him a beer and said you can use my knife, it was this weird camaraderie, between three separate groups. ‘If it's one person going on a rant that's different, but if three people bond over it, you know the sentiment is wrong.’ Shocked at scare tactics: Australian passenger Mike Nayna caught the incident on his mobile phone which saw this man yelling at the girls before a bus window was smashed . As the abuse continued, the girls moved to the back of the bus. In the clip, a passenger is heard shouting: ‘I'll f*****g box cutter you right now doll. ‘You've been told about four times, get off. Everyone on the bus wants to kill you and you're going to have to get off the bus eventually b***h have you worked that out yet?’ As one of the passengers gets off the . bus with a pram, the sound of a smashed window at the rear of the bus . is heard in the clip. Mr Nayna said the bus remained stationery for a few minutes before driving another 500 yards down the road to a replacement bus. 'Mob mentality': The girls are seen to be shepherded down the back of the bus in an attempt to avoid the offenders . When the bus stopped, the girls were shepherded off the bus by Mr Nayna and some other passengers before running away in terror. Mr Nayna released the video publicly in the hope it would open up discussion about racism in Australia. He said: ‘I don't think it's an issue with buses I think it's an issue on the whole, Australia is a loving country but this is an underlying problem. ‘I don't want to look like I'm bashing my country, I love my country, I just want this to be talked about as there is an underlying issue going on her here.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Four French girls were targeted after they starting singing a song in French . Passengers started yelling at them and a bus window was smashed . A shocked passenger caught the shocking incident on film . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Four French girls were targeted after they starting singing a song in French . Passengers started yelling at them and a bus window was smashed . A shocked passenger caught the shocking incident on film .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 03:26 EST, 29 July 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 14:11 EST, 29 July 2013 . Police have called on the mother of a baby whose remains were found on a path near a cemetery to come forward. A dog walker discovered the body on an old railway path in Edinburgh's Seafield area last night. Detectives said the investigation was at an early stage and did not reveal the sex of the child, but said it may have been a newborn. Harrowing: A policewoman stands guard near to where the body of a baby was found in Seafield Cemetery, Edinburgh, while forensic teams look for clues . They appealed for the mother, who may be in need of medical or emotional support, to contact them. Detective Chief Inspector David . McLaren said: 'We are carrying out further investigation to try and . establish the cause of death of that child and how the child came to be . on the path. 'Obviously there is a mother out there who may be in need of some sort of medical assistance or emotional support. Cordon: Police officers guards the scene after the remains of a baby were found on a path near Seafield Cemetery in Edinburgh . 'I would ask that if she's out there . and hears this appeal that she gets in touch with us at Police Scotland . so that we can provide her in the first instance with that assistance or . support that she may need and, secondly, to try and establish just . exactly how this baby came to be on the path.' The remains were found at around 5pm in undergrowth on Restalrig path near Seafield Cemetery. Police sealed off the area as a forensic team attended the scene. Officers stood on a footbridge over . Seafield Place, which was cordoned off and there was police tape around a . section of the residential street which borders the public park known . as Leith Links. Appeal: A police officer watches over the scene where the remains of a baby were found as detectives urge the mother to come forward . Investigation: Police fear the mother of the dead child may be in need of some sort of medical assistance or emotional support . Grim discovery: The body of the small baby was found near Seafield Cemetery in Edinburgh, pictured, by a member of the public, last night . Mr McLaren said it was difficult to say how old the child was, but confirmed it was 'a young infant, a baby'. He said it was possible the baby was a newborn. 'Clearly a line of inquiry will be . around expectant or new mothers to try and establish whether or not . there's information in that community,' he said. Asked whether the remains had been hidden, he said they were 'not overtly visible' from the footpath. Police are exploring the possibility that the mother was local to the area. Mr McLaren said: 'That's something . we're looking at. It's a popular path, it's used by both dog-walkers and . cyclists. It's difficult to say at this time but that's a possibility. 'Certainly in terms of looking at expectant or new mothers, the immediate focus will be in the local area.' Mr McLaren said it was difficult to say how long the remains might have been at the spot. He said: 'I must stress our . investigations are at a very early stage. As the day progresses, . hopefully that kind of information will become more apparent.' Appealing to the public for . information, he added: 'The quickest way for us to get answers is for . the mother or a family relative or friend to get in touch with us if . they have any suspicions about a mother who was expecting and is maybe . not with child now. I would urge them to get in touch with us.' A worker at a car body repair centre on Seafield Place said he arrived to find lots of police activity outside the shop. It has been reported the remains of the baby showed signs of mutilation, but police have not confirmed these details. This discovery comes just a few months after the body of another baby was found near Bolton. Detectives investigating the death of a newborn girl fear she may have been alive when she was stuffed into a Tesco carrier bag and dumped in a ditch. Officers believe the child they have named 'Alia' was not stillborn as at first thought and lived for around two hours. The girl’s body was discovered by dog walkers at the remote Ox Hey Lane in Lostock near Bolton, Greater Manchester, on Mother’s Day this year. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The remains were found in bushes by Seafield Cemetery at 5pm on Sunday . Police seal area and launch major investigation . Fears for the health of baby's mother grows . Detective . Chief Inspector David McLaren appeals for her to contact police . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The remains were found in bushes by Seafield Cemetery at 5pm on Sunday . Police seal area and launch major investigation . Fears for the health of baby's mother grows . Detective . Chief Inspector David McLaren appeals for her to contact police .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- Gunmen killed two Egyptian military personnel and injured a third when security forces raided a militant hideout on Wednesday, the Interior Ministry said. Two army explosives experts, a general and a colonel, and five members of the Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis were killed in the shootout in Qalyubia province, north of Cairo, the ministry said in a statement posted on its website. Four other members of the group, one of Egypt's most active militant organizations, were wounded, as was a special forces officer. Intelligence had indicated the group was using a wood manufacturing workshop as a base and to store weapons and ammunition, the Interior Ministry said. The clashes lasted several hours, the statement added. Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, which the United States has designated a terrorist group, has been blamed for attacks in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula as well as on a security forces headquarters in the town of Mansoura last year. It claimed responsibility in January for four blasts that killed at least six people in and around Cairo. Islamist militants are expanding their insurgency in Egypt, where army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is expected to announce he will run for president. El-Sisi played a key role in the military overthrow of former President Mohamed Morsy last July. Militants based in the Sinai Peninsula near the Israeli border have stepped up attacks on soldiers and policemen since Morsy's ouster, which came amid widespread protests against his rule. Morsy and other Muslim Brotherhood leaders were rounded up soon after. CNN's Marie-Louise Gumuchian contributed to this report. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Police, soldiers raid militant hideout north of Cairo . Two army explosives experts and five militants killed in shootout, Interior Ministry says . Islamist militants expanding their insurgency in Egypt . Attacks on security forces have increased since Morsy ouster . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Police, soldiers raid militant hideout north of Cairo . Two army explosives experts and five militants killed in shootout, Interior Ministry says . Islamist militants expanding their insurgency in Egypt . Attacks on security forces have increased since Morsy ouster .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Lara Gould . PUBLISHED: . 17:23 EST, 15 December 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 03:19 EST, 17 December 2012 . With their showstopping Olympic appearance and glitzy new West End musical, the Spice Girls are  as hot today as they were in their Nineties heyday. And now the most successful female group ever are set to re-form for a new album and tour – but without the reluctant Victoria Beckham. Instead, the remaining four members could hold auditions for a new ‘Posh Spice’ –  through a major TV talent hunt to rival X Factor. Scroll down for video . Snubbed: The Spice Girls are set to reunite for an album and tour but Victoria Beckham has decided not to join her ex-bandmates. The other four members could hold auditions for a fifth member . A source said: ‘The girls are going it alone without Victoria. They are keen to get back together and were trying to work out if they could do it as a four-piece. I think they know this is the last chance for them to get the band going again. ‘But the Spice Girls as a foursome is not going to get them another record deal or sell out big venues. They need an extra cherry on the cake. And the cherry on the cake would be if they replaced Victoria. ‘And that leads to the next question: who do they replace her with? At the moment it’s all being done in a very cloak-and-dagger way and not through official channels.’ Indeed, spokesmen for Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton, Mel Chisholm and Mel Brown either declined to comment or could not be reached for reaction. Beckham’s publicist said: ‘Victoria respects all of the girls and will always support them all personally and professionally.’ Possible replacement: A source said the four remaining members need 'an extra cherry on the cake'. Sugababes star Heidi Range, left, has been mooted as a possible replacement . Beckham, who has forged a more successful solo career than any of her former colleagues, kept her distance from the rest of the Spice Girls at the first night of their musical Viva Forever! on Tuesday . She arrived late, missing a photoshoot with the rest of the group and delaying curtain-up, then left the after-party earlier than the others. The reunion plan is being spearheaded by Halliwell, who was  the first to leave the group in  1998, at the height of their fame.  She is understood to have been  performing private showcases for record executives in a bid to drum up interest. She is said to have compared the planned reunion with Take That’s hugely successful decision to  re-form without Robbie Williams in 2005 (although he later rejoined). Take That never used a substitute for Williams, but the Spice Girls are considering either a reality TV series to find the ‘new Posh’ – or recruiting a singer with more experience of the music business. Five become four: Melanie Chisholm, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell and Melanie Brown posed together at the premiere of the Spice girls musical in London, without Posh who turned up separately . Family support: David and Victoria Beckham with their children Romeo, Cruz and Brooklyn arrived together at the London premiere. Victoria later appeared on stage in the band's original lineup . Sugababes star Heidi Range, 29, has been mooted as a possible replacement. The band source added: ‘At the moment they’re thinking who, out there, who’s been in a another band, could “be” Victoria. There would be interest in a television series, but I think they’re keen on someone with industry experience rather than discovering a new star.’ Sources say the girls will announce plans to re-form within weeks. They split in 2000, after releasing their farewell studio album Forever, but reunited for a world tour in 2007, which netted them £10 million each. The move may also trigger commercial wrangles about whether the remaining band members will be able to use the Spice Girls name without Beckham’s involvement and whether the new fifth member with have the right to use the ‘Posh’ title. In 2002 Beckham attempted to block Peterborough United FC from registering their long-standing nickname, The Posh, as a trademark. Separated: While the foursome arrived at the premiere looking happy, Victoria Beckham met fans alone on the red carpet . The star could also be entitled to a slice of any profits from a new Spice Girls tour as co-writer of many of the band’s hits. And she is one of five partners of Spice Girls LLP, which Companies House documents describe as being involved in ‘activities of its members associated with their previous live performances’. Each of the Spice Girls could make £3 million if the Jennifer Saunders-scripted Viva Forever! becomes a hit. The show – which coincidentally revolves around a TV talent show – received a cold reception from critics, with one describing it as ‘a prize Christmas turkey’, but it has already taken £4 million at the box office. Interest in the Spice Girls, who formed in 1994 after answering an advert in performers’ newspaper The Stage, will be further heightened by a 90-minute documentary to air on ITV on Christmas Eve, featuring interviews with all five members. Another band source said of the possible reunion: ‘They all have existing work and family commitments. As you’d expect with the biggest girl band of all time they are always receiving ideas and offers.’ Viva Forever!: The musical, featuring Spice Girls songs, tells the story of a four-girl group called Eternity who feature on a talent contest . Similarity: A performer struts her stuff on stage in a familiar costume during the musical . VIDEO: The five spice were reunited on the stage at the opening night of Viva Forever! [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Girl group set to reunite for album and tour but without Victoria Beckham . Sources say the group could hold auditions for a fifth member . Sugababes star Heidi Range has been mooted as a replacement . Posh kept distance from other members at musical premiere on Tuesday . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Girl group set to reunite for album and tour but without Victoria Beckham . Sources say the group could hold auditions for a fifth member . Sugababes star Heidi Range has been mooted as a replacement . Posh kept distance from other members at musical premiere on Tuesday .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . John Clarke . PUBLISHED: . 01:15 EST, 19 October 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 02:17 EST, 19 October 2012 . Ali-Mohamed Mohamud was convicted Thursday of second-degree murder for beating to death his 10-year-old stepson. Homicide detectives and prosecutors in Buffalo, New York, said the case was one of the worst they had ever seen. After . duct-taping a sock in the boy’s mouth and binding his hands with . electrical cord, the stepfather savagely beat the boy so bad he . separated the his head from the spinal cord, crushing the back . of his head and exposing his brain, according to court testimony. Scroll down for video . Tragic: Abdifatah Mohamud, ten, called 911 several times to report abuse at the hands of his stepfather Ali Mohamed Mohamud, who is now accused of beating him to death . 'Justice has been done,' prosecutor Thomas M. Finnerty said after the verdict, reached after three hours of jury deliberations. Mohamud could face 25 years to life in prison when sentenced November 15, reports the The Buffalo News. The death could have been avoided after it was revealed the boy called 911 twice in the past year to report abuse. Abdifatah Mohamud, from Buffalo, New York, was found beaten to death in his family's basement last week. He was bound, gagged and struck repeatedly with a rolling pin. Though the Buffalo Police Department is investigating how officers handled the calls, they did confirm they reported the allegations to Erie County Child Protective Services - who are accused of not doing enough to help the boy or remove him from the home. They are refusing to comment on the case. A police department spokesman says the police commissioner ordered the investigation into 911 calls made in April 2011, when Abdifatah told authorities his stepfather Ali-Mohamad Mohamud was abusing him. Ali-Mohamed Mohamud listens as his defense attorney makes closing arguments in his murder trial. Officers responding to a missing child report last week found the boy's body. The 40-year-old security guard has pleaded not guilty to a second-degree murder charge. The Buffalo News said that the officers who responded to the 911 calls immediately reported the allegations to Erie County Child Protective Services and made a domestic incident report, which they also passed on to CPS. The agency failed to remove Abdifatah from the home after this report. Peter Anderson, spokesman for Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, told the Buffalo News that confidentiality laws prevent him from commenting on any response by the county's Child Protective Services Division regarding Abdifatah. He said: 'Personally speaking, I have children of my own, and as a father, this tears at my heart. However, because of state law, we can't comment on this case.' Prosecutor Thomas M. Finnerty holds the rolling pin Ali-Mohamed Mohamud used to bludgeon to death his 10-year-old stepson. Principal at International . Preparatory School, where the ten-year-old was a fifth-grade student, . said there were troubling warning signs, but the family did a good job . of covering it up. Kathy . Jamil said in June 2011 he came to school badly beaten up with a swollen . forehead and two swollen, black eyes. His father told his teacher he . had been in a fight on the bus with another boy. He had that day been 'horsing around' with another student but no one actually witnessed the alleged fight. Principal . Jamil said: 'It was very suspicious. But because the student had . admitted to wrestling with him and pushing him, it was very possible . that he had just got hit the wrong way on the window. 'I tried to stress in him that he would be safe with me, and he said, "I just had a fight on the bus.''CPS . officials were also said to have investigated after the boy showed up . severely bruised at school but never saw fit to remove him from the . home. Principal Jamil also . revealed to WIVB 4 that Abdifatah would say alarming things like: 'I'm . going to get killed, I'm going to be in so much trouble', but then would . follow it by laughing so no one was really sure if he was telling the . truth. She said: 'The . students, they've been saying, "Maybe we should have said this" or . "Maybe we should have been asking more." The staff also wonders what . they could have done differently.' According . to the police report filed last April with CPS, Somalia-born Mohamud . explained to the investigating officers that his stepson was accusing . him of child abuse because of issues over the boy doing his homework. Ali-Mohamed Mohamud enters the courtroom where he is on trial for murdering his 10-year-old stepson. Scene: Police sealed off the Buffalo home after they found Abdifatah tied to a chair, gagged and beaten to death by a rolling pin after his mother reported him missing . When . he confessed to killing his son on April 17, he again said he was . attempting to discipline his son, who he claimed was kicking him. The . 40-year-old admitted tying up his son's hands, tying him to a chair, . sticking a sock in his mouth before duct-taping it shut and then beating . him with a rolling pin. He said it was the first time he ever harmed . the boy. An autopsy found he had been struck 70 times. Accused: Ali-Mohamed Mohamud, a Somalia native, admitted killing his stepson because he was trying to discipline him over falling behind in his homework . Police investigators were shocked over the viciousness of the beating, according to Buffalo Police Commissioner Daniel Derenda. 'Every . homicide is bad, but it is particularly hard to deal with for first . responders, police and others, when it is a ten-year-old child,' he said . during a press conference. 'In talking to investigators, I was told it . was one of the most grisly crime scenes that they can remember, and some . have been here 40 years.' It was spring break and Abdifatah had just returned from staying at a relative's house for a week when he was killed. A . neighbor, who did not want to be named, told officers she had seen him . running for his life down the street. When she stopped to help him he . told her: 'I don't want to go back with him.' The . stepfather caught up with them and told her he had fallen behind in his . homework and was running away before asking if she could give them a . ride home. She agreed, . telling Abdifatah: 'Your daddy says everything will be OK. If something . happens come back and tell me tomorrow morning.' 'I may have been the last person to see him alive,' she admitted to police. Haven: Principal at International Preparatory School where the ten-year-old was a fifth-grade student said there were troubling warning signs, but the family did a good job of covering it up . It . was almost a year before his death that police were called to the house . by the frightened ten-year-old, who told them he was being abused, . calling back shortly after to tell them to hurry. Officers . reported they did not see any physical signs of abuse on the child when . they arrived on April 18, 2011, though they did not ask him to take his . clothes off for a closer examination. According . to the Buffalo News, Mohamud downplayed the boy's claims of abuse by . saying he and his stepson were at odds over him doing homework. School . administrators and teachers said that Abdifatah was a good student who . always submitted his homework on time. Two essays he wrote revealed he . won awards for his work and was at one stage a top student in his class. He also said his teacher Miss Poole was his hero. Mohamud . is married to the boy's mother, Shukri, and both have children from . previous relationships totaling six children, according to the Buffalo . News. Mohamud could face 25 years to life in prison when sentenced Nov. 15. Warning signs: Kathy Jamil said in June 2011 Abdifatah came to school badly beaten up with a swollen forehead and two swollen, black eyes . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Mohamud facing 25 years to life in prison in Buffalo, New York . Abdifatah, ten, had been struck 70 times with a rolling pin . Child had told teachers at school he would 'be killed' if he performed badly on a test . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Mohamud facing 25 years to life in prison in Buffalo, New York . Abdifatah, ten, had been struck 70 times with a rolling pin . Child had told teachers at school he would 'be killed' if he performed badly on a test .

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<s>[ARTICLE] It was an incredible sight that was witnessed by about 130 whale watchers, who had been spending their Sunday afternoon cruising on Sydney Harbour. A 40 tonne humpback whale put on a spectacular aerial display as it breached 2km off the entrance of Sydney Harbour at about 3.30pm. Stunning images of the magnificently mammoth sea creature were captured by cruise director of Whale Watching Sydney Jonas Liebschner, who was ready for the money shot. 'It only jumped once so I was very lucky to see that,' he said. 'And it was a perfect way to finish off the day as the tour was coming to an end.' Mr Liebschner says the whales are migration north to warmer waters for mating season. 'It's near the end of the migration season but they'll be coming back in a few months time,' he said, . Mr Liebschner says there have been about 20,000 whales migrating past Sydney this year with an annual increase of about 10 per cent. 'I've been doing this job for seven years now and it gets easier every year because we're seeing more and more of them,' he said. When they return back for the southern migration, Mr Liebschner says there will be about 2000 calves swimming with their mothers through Sydney Harbour around October and November. A humpback whale put on a spectacular aerial display on Sunday afternoon just off the entrance of Sydney Harbour . About 130 whale watchers saw the mammoth sea creature come down with a splash . Stunning images of the magnificently mammoth sea creature were captured by cruise director of Whale Watching Sydney Jonas Liebschner . There have been about 20,000 whales migrating past Sydney this year with an annual increase of about 10 per cent . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] About 130 whale watchers were lucky enough to witness a humpback whale breach 2km off the entrance of Sydney Harbour on Sunday . The whales are migration north to warmer waters for mating season, Cruise director of Whale Watching Sydney Jonas Liebschner said . There have been about 20,000 whales migrating past Sydney this year with an annual increase of about 10 per cent . [/SUMMARY]</s>

About 130 whale watchers were lucky enough to witness a humpback whale breach 2km off the entrance of Sydney Harbour on Sunday . The whales are migration north to warmer waters for mating season, Cruise director of Whale Watching Sydney Jonas Liebschner said . There have been about 20,000 whales migrating past Sydney this year with an annual increase of about 10 per cent .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . John Drayton . Snooker legend Stephen Hendry has left his wife of 19 years and their two sons for a children's theatre star 20 years his junior. The 46-year old walked out on his wife Mandy and is now seeing 26-year-old Lauren Thundow - who has starred in a stage production of the TV show Noddy in Toyland. Distraught Mandy, also 46, said she is 'heartbroken' over his decision to leave the family home in Perthshire, Scotland, he shared with his wife and children Blaine, 17 and Carter, nine. Family: Stephen Hendry, pictured celebrating his seventh world championship title in 1999 with his wife Many and eldest son Blaine, has walked out on his family and is now seeing a 26-year-old aspiring actress . The couple married at Muthill Parish Church in Perthshire in 1995 - 11 years after they first met at a Pontin's camp in Wales, when Hendry was just 16. Mandy confronted Hendry last summer when she became suspicious he was having an affair - they tried to save their marriage but split two months ago. Mrs Hendry said: 'Following Stephen's retirement I had been looking forward to spending more time as a family watching our boys growing up together. 'I am heart-broken that Stephen has made the decision to leave the marital home, relocate to England and pursue a new relationship with someone else. New relationship: The former world champion is now seeing 26-year-old aspiring actress Lauren Thundow . Distraught: Many admitted she is heartbroken at Stephen's decision to leave the family, and had hoped to spend more time with him since his retirement . 'This is a very difficult time for myself and my family, however my main priority is the well-being of my children, Blaine & Carter, during this period of transition. 'This is a very trying and emotional time, and so I would ask for the same compassion and privacy that you would give to anyone going through a similar situation.' Hendry, born in South Queensferry, Edinburgh, is the most successful snooker player in history - earning millions over his 27 year career. The seven time World Champion met Lauren Thundow last July while working on The Snooker Legends Tour. Lauren, who also appeared in Fifi and the Flowertots, lives with her parents near Berkshire's Sandhurst military base. A friend revealed: 'She could not help falling for a married man. There is guilt there, but Stephen told her his marriage was over.' Mandy grew suspicious that Hendry was having an affair after she noticed he was withdrawing from family life. Fears: Mandy, pictured holding the World Snooker trophy, confronted Hendry about the affair last summer after he began withdrawing from family life . Pairing: Thundow is just 26 years old and had a job as an official at some snooker events . She confronted him and he confessed to seeing someone else, he has moved out of the family home in Auchterarder, Perthshire and is believed to be staying in hotels. Upon the discovery, Miss Thundow deleted her Facebook account on the recommendation of Hendry. A friend said: 'It was apparent to Mandy last July that something was wrong with Hendrys demeanour and he seemed out of sorts. Mandy badgered Stephen into eventually making some sort of partial confession that he was seeing someone else. 'The couple tried to make it work it again but it wasn't happening. Hendry and his wife, parents to Blaine, 17 and nine-year-old Carter, overcame tragedy in 2003 when she miscarried over halfway through the pregnancy. The friend added: 'You can understand how hard this has hit Mandy. 'She was a loyal and supportive wife and mother during all those long years when Stephen was travelling the world. 'So she was looking forward to his retirement from the game and the chancefor her and the boys to spend time enjoying a bit of normal family life. 'That's a pretty simple thing to expect after 30 years together. She never saw this coming and is totally devastated. Legend: Hendry, born in South Queensferry, Edinburgh, is the most successful snooker player in history - earning millions over his 27 year career . Wedding day: The pair got married in 1995 after 11 years together . 'But she is picking herself up and is quietly determined to get on with her life and focus on her boys.' Thundow, who lives in an exclusive estate in Sandhurst, played robot Whiz in the anniversary stage show of Noddy in Toyland in August 2009 . She also landed a minor role in the stage version of Fifi and the Flowertots before getting a job as an official at a series of Snooker Legend exhibition games. Before finding love with Hendry it is believed Miss Thundow worked at a Butlins family resort. Spoils: The couple pose in a Ferrari 348 Spider after his record World Championship win . A close friend of Hendry said: 'I honestly never would have guessed Stephen and Mandy would split up. 'He is not the kind of guy who had a different profile in the media to what he's like at home. He has always been a genuine bloke.' Both Hendry and Ms Thundow declined to comment. Hendry became the youngest professional snooker player aged 15, and went on to become the youngest ever World Champion at 21. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Hendry, 46, left his wife Mandy for Lauren Thundo, 20 years his junior . Aspiring actress starred in stage production of TV show Noddy in Toyland . Couple married in 1995, 11 years after they met at a Pontin's camp in Wales . Have had two sons together, Blaine, 17, and nine-year-old Carter . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Hendry, 46, left his wife Mandy for Lauren Thundo, 20 years his junior . Aspiring actress starred in stage production of TV show Noddy in Toyland . Couple married in 1995, 11 years after they met at a Pontin's camp in Wales . Have had two sons together, Blaine, 17, and nine-year-old Carter .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Los Angeles (CNN) -- California officials said Tuesday they won't arbitrarily free 33,000 inmates and they will submit plans to the federal courts in two weeks specifying ways to remedy prison overcrowding under a U.S. Supreme Court order this week. "The goal is not to release anybody early," said spokeswoman Terry Thornton of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. "Nobody wants to do that." "Nobody wants to open the door and let everyone out," she added. The state's plan to reduce prison overcrowding is still being prepared for a special federal three-judge panel, Thornton said. California's 33 adult prisons now hold 143,435 inmates, she said. Thornton said that state plan may or may not include ongoing state initiatives that are targeting the overcrowding issue, which the U.S. Supreme Court said in a 5-4 decision Monday fall "below the standard of decency." One such initiative is the so-called AB 109 law that Gov. Jerry Brown signed in April that will transfer low-level offenders from state prisons to county jails. But the "public safety realignment" plan doesn't have state funding yet, which could be stymied by how the state treasury deals with a staggering $25 billion budget deficit. "We particularly need the support and cooperation of the legislature with the immediate funding and implementation of AB 109," California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary Matthew Cate said in a statement. "The governor has repeatedly called for full and constitutionally protected funding of this bill to allow certain offenders to serve their incarceration and parole term under local supervision." In ongoing state remedies that may be submitted to the federal courts for approval, the state has already transferred 10,088 inmates to contracted out-of-state facilities to reduce sleeping in gymnasiums, dayrooms and other places not intended for housing, according to the corrections department. In May 2007, the state authorized construction of the California Health Facility in Stockton, which will provide medical and mental health treatment with more than 1,722 beds for inmates, the corrections department said. More than 18,000 beds are planned to provide health care to thousands of other inmates, the agency said. These measures may also be sent to the federal court panel, Thornton said. On Monday, the Supreme Court affirmed a federal order telling California to reduce its overflowing prison population. The case was a classic battle over state versus federal authority, focusing on whether U.S. courts can step in and essentially run state prisons when officials have repeatedly violated basic constitutional guarantees afforded inmates. The issue came down to a sharply divided debate between public safety concerns and individual rights, a debate that goes into how the three branches of government should balance competing state interests. The swing vote was Justice Anthony Kennedy, who wrote of the "continuing injury and harm resulting from these serious constitutional violations," including as many as 156,000 people crammed into correctional facilities designed to hold about half that many. He said that "needless suffering and death have been the well-documented result. Over the whole course of years during which this litigation has been pending, no other remedies have been found to be sufficient." In dissent, Justice Samuel Alito warned that any mass release of inmates to alleviate overcrowding would be "gambling with the safety of the people of California." The state now has a two-year window to comply, with the clock starting Monday. Officials have not fully explained how their ongoing inmate reduction plan will need to be modified to meet the federal order. In a statement issued Monday afternoon, California Gov. Jerry Brown said he would take "all steps necessary to protect public safety" in resolving the prison overcrowding crisis. Prison overcrowding is a nationwide problem, but California's dilemma is unique in its massive scope and time frame. There is general agreement that the prison conditions across California are disturbing. Prisoners are stacked three deep in 6-by-9-foot cells designed to hold only one. Open spaces meant to be gymnasiums and clinics have been transformed into crowded encampments with bunks and unsanitary conditions. Suicides occur once every eight days, on average. California has the nation's largest prison system, and the state says it has reduced the prison population to meet overcrowding concerns. But a special federal court panel had ordered 36,000 to 46,000 more inmates released or transferred quickly, about a quarter of the total. That figure has now been reduced to 33,000, achieved through ongoing state remedies to overcrowding, according to Thornton, the state prisons spokeswoman. Despite some recent drops, the prison population in the state has increased by about 75% in the past two decades. Two lawsuits -- one filed in 1990, the other in 2001 -- say overcrowding is the core cause of what has become a domino effect of unsafe and unhealthy conditions for those on both sides of the iron bars. State legislators and corrections officials have admitted that the prisons violate the ban on "cruel and unusual punishment" contained in the Constitution, and have organized more than 20 panels and commissions to address the crisis. The special federal court in 2009 had ordered the state to shrink the prison population from the current 200% over capacity to a maximum of 137.5%, and to accomplish that in two years. The state was given wide latitude to meet the goal, but the court was adamant the state do it without delay and without excuse. The task was made more difficult by the state budget crisis and a national economic downturn that have created turmoil over funding solutions not just in prisons, but also in education, transportation and social programs. CNN's Bill Mears contributed to this report. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] State officials must reduce prison overcrowding under a U.S. Supreme Court order . They pledge to fix overcrowding and not let loose 33,000 inmates . But state funding remains an issue . California's adult prisons house 143,435 inmates . [/SUMMARY]</s>

State officials must reduce prison overcrowding under a U.S. Supreme Court order . They pledge to fix overcrowding and not let loose 33,000 inmates . But state funding remains an issue . California's adult prisons house 143,435 inmates .

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<s>[ARTICLE] A car thief was caught red-handed after being knocked unconscious when his stolen motor hit another car and nearly flattened a group of pedestrians before skidding to a halt on a zebra crossing. Locals in the the city of Kaliningrad in western Russia's Kaliningrad region scattered in terror as the stolen two-door red Pontiac ploughed into the other car and hurtled towards them on the city's Sovetsky street as they walked to work in the morning. Driver Dmitri Bobrovski, 37, who captured the scene on his in-car video camera said: 'I was waiting for the lights to change when this car came out of nowhere and all hell broke loose.' Scroll down for video . Terror on the road: A car thief was caught red-handed after being knocked unconscious when his stolen motor hit another car and nearly flattened a group of pedestrians in Russia . Run: Locals in the the city of Kaliningrad in western Russia's Kaliningrad region scattered in terror as the stolen two-door red Pontiac ploughed into the other car and hurtled towards them . One bystander said: 'It's a miracle no one was hurt, let alone killed' He added: 'People literally leapt to get out of the way. 'It's a miracle no one was hurt, let alone killed.' Lucky shop assistant Renata Zaytseva, 54, said: 'It all happened so fast, one minute I was waiting to cross the road, the next I was being knocked out of the way as people tried to escape the car. 'It was really terrifying. 'When the car came to a stop we just stared at it in shock. 'Luckily the man in the other car was OK but the man in the red car wasn't moving and we thought he might be dead.' The driver, identified as Spiridon Aksakov, 23, was taken to hospital for a check up and then charged with theft . A police spokesman said: 'We suddenly realised that the car he was driving matched the description of one that had been reported stolen just 30 minutes earlier' When police and ambulance crews arrived they revived the man who was suffering from mild concussion. A police spokesman said: 'We suddenly realised that the car he was driving matched the description of one that had been reported stolen just 30 minutes earlier. 'We don't like it when anyone is involved in an accident, but this time it worked in our favour.' The driver, identified as Spiridon Aksakov, 23, was taken to hospital for a check up and then charged with theft. He now faces two years in jail. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The car thief, 23, was out of control following earlier collision . The stolen Pontiac then ploughed into pedestrians at side of the road . Driver, who was treated for concussion, now faces two years in jail . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The car thief, 23, was out of control following earlier collision . The stolen Pontiac then ploughed into pedestrians at side of the road . Driver, who was treated for concussion, now faces two years in jail .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The cheerleader who has proudly shared snaps of her posing with dead exotic animals in Africa has received death threats from Real Housewives of Miami star Joanna Krupa, her father has claimed. Kendall Jones, a 19-year-old cheerleader for Texas Tech, has received numerous threats by phone and email for her hunting hobby, including one from the model and animal rights activist, said TMZ. According to Jones' father Cody, Krupa wrote on Instagram: 'This b**** Kendall Jones killed this beautiful creature so she post a selfie! That lion is an endangered species... breaks my f***ing [heart] not to mention he had a family... I wish I can fly to Africa and shoot her ugly ass.' The message has since been removed and Krupa, 35, has not commented on the claims. Fight: Real Housewives of Miami star Joanna Krupa, pictured last week, has reportedly sent an angry Instragram message to a teenage hunter that the girl has interpreted as a death threat . Cody said his daughter believed the 'uneducated' message was a death threat but has not contacted authorities because: 'We're in Texas and we feel safe here.' Facebook has now deleted Jones' trophy photos showing the rhinos, elephants, lions and leopards that she has killed or tranquilized in Africa. On Thursday, Facebook removed some of the images that violated their standards. In a statement, it said it removes 'reported content that . promotes poaching of endangered species, the sale of animals for . organized fight or content that includes extreme acts of animal abuse'. Removed: Facebook had taken down this photo of Kendall Jones, 19, with a lion that she hunted in Africa. The social networking site said that the image - and others - violate their standards . It came after more than a quarter of a million animal lovers signed a petition urging . Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg to take down the photos in which Jones smiles . proudly over the corpses of her prey she claims to be saving from . extinction. 'For the sake of all animals,' the petition against Jones reads as it implores . animal lovers to sign, 'especially the animals in the African region... where hunters are going for fun just to kill an animal!' After starting the social media firestorm, the cheerleader hit back at her attackers by saying she is actually protecting wildlife. In a typo-laden defense that invokes . the safari-loving 26th U.S. president Teddy Roosevelt, she claimed . killing rare rhinos and elephants helps to save them. 'This . is a conservation effort to assure [sic] that they never do become . extinct,' the teen from Cleburne, Texas posted to Facebook. Gone: Facebook has also removed this image of her with an elephant. It said it removes 'content that promotes poaching of endangered species... or content that includes extreme acts of animal abuse' '[Roosevelt] . was a hunter too, right? He killed the same species that hunters now . chase today under a mound of anti-hunting pressure. 'Yet, . how can it be possible that someone can love the earth, and take from . the Earth in the name of conservation? For some folks, they'll never . understand. For the rest of us...we were born that way. God Bless . Teddy,' wrote Jones. Jones, whose Facebook indicates . she 'is looking to host a TV show in January 2015,' said here isn't . always space for threatened species like elephants or lions. 'Controlling the male lion population . is important within large fenced areas like these,' Jones writes. 'Funds . from a hunt like this goes partially to the government for permits but . also to the farm owner as an incentive to keep and raise lions on their . property.' 'This is a conservation effort!': The Texas Tech cheerleader said she is helping the animals by killing them . Big 5: Jones says her first kill was a rare African white rhino, part of her quest to bag the Big 5 African game animals (rhino, elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and lion) Legal: The young hunter has many critics but also a lot of supporters who say what she's doing is fine, since she pays the governments of African countries to kill the animals . Jones' photos showed her posing with bagged zebras, hugging a dead leopard, and smiling beside elephants she had killed. One . particular photo, in which she posed alongside an extremely . endangered rhinoceros, had her critics especially steaming, but the . Texas Tech cheerleader says it was alive and well. 'The . vet drew blood, took DNA samples, took body and head measurements, . treated a leg injury and administered antibiotics. I felt very lucky to . be part of such a great program and procedure that helps the White Rhino . population through conservation,' she wrote. However, . Jones has in her quest to bag the Big 5 African game animals (lion, . elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and White/Black rhinoceros) shot a . white rhino, which number around 20,000. Because . of her enthusiasm for killing rare game and what they say is her . dubious standing as a conservationist, some critics say Jones should be . banned from hunting in Africa completely. Pride: Jones learned how to hunt after she went with her father to Africa for his own hunts at age 9 . 'Cruelty': Critics say she is not . a conservationist and is simply trying to get a television deal with the pictures . Boasts: 'This time I got my leopard,' she wrote a safari when she was 14. 'And also took down a hippo' A second petition, this one on change.org and originating from South Africa, is hoping to do just that. 'Kendall . Jones is an American born hunter who has entered the continent and has . been hunting African wildlife under the facade of conservation,' reads . the petition. It . continues: 'She has publicly stated that she hopes to have a television . hunting show and she is using endangered and helpless African animals as . a stepping to further her popularity on social media platforms.' But she also has her supporters. A Facebook account, Support Kendall Jones, has also started. 'Support this teenage girl who was attacked for posting pictures of her game that she legally harvested while in Africa,' reads the page. Jon . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Kendall Jones, 19, has drawn the ire of thousands with her Facebook photos showing her smiling alongside rare African beasts . On Friday, her father claimed that one of the threatening message she had received came from model and rights activist Joanna Krupa . But they had not reported the message - in which Krupa said she wanted to 'shoot her ugly ass' - to cops because they feel safe in Texas . Facebook has now removed the teen's images of dead elephants, hippos and lions, among others, because they violate their standards . Jones, a cheerleader at Texas Tech who is gunning for a reality show, claims her hunting is actually a conservation effort . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Kendall Jones, 19, has drawn the ire of thousands with her Facebook photos showing her smiling alongside rare African beasts . On Friday, her father claimed that one of the threatening message she had received came from model and rights activist Joanna Krupa . But they had not reported the message - in which Krupa said she wanted to 'shoot her ugly ass' - to cops because they feel safe in Texas . Facebook has now removed the teen's images of dead elephants, hippos and lions, among others, because they violate their standards . Jones, a cheerleader at Texas Tech who is gunning for a reality show, claims her hunting is actually a conservation effort .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The group stage is over, and it's as good a time as any to take a breather and reflect on what we have seen so far at the World Cup. 16 of the 32 teams that began in Brazil just over two weeks ago have exited stage left, with world champions Spain, Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and perennially underwhelming England those to have already fallen. And for every shock knockout, there's been an even more surprising progression. Costa Rica managed to make it through a group featuring Italy, England and Uruguay, Greece snuck through with just two goals in the 'for' column and Algeria made it past Fabio Capello's Russia to qualify from the group stage for the first time in their history.. So time to assess, who have been the best players so far? Here, Sportsmail - with a little help from Opta - take a look at the 11 men who have stood head and shoulders above the rest during the first 48 games... VIDEO Scroll down to see Neymar watch Fred do a 'Suarez' on Marcelo in training . Vincent Enyeama - Nigeria . Has done superbly in goal as Nigeria made it through Group F in second place behind Argentina - keeping clean sheets in their opening two games against Iran and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It took the magic of Lionel Messi to beat him. Opta verdict: Has made 18 saves, more than any other goalkeeper in the tournament. Stopper: Vincent Enyeama has been a rock in goal . Gary Medel - Chile . The little general has been a rock in the heart of Chile's defence. His towering display during Chile's 2-0 victory over Spain was simply marvellous. Opta verdict: 28 clearances and a 93% pass completion for the diminutive Chilean defender (from 207 passes). Little general: Gary Medel has been superb at the back for Chile so far . Daniel van Buyten - Belgium . The veteran defender has been masterful at the back as Belgium won all three of their Group H games. Tough defending was required with all their victories coming by just a single goal. Opta verdict: No player made more blocks than van Buyten in the group stage (5). Nutter: Daniel Van Buyten goes up for a header against South Korea forward Kim Shin-Wook . Rafael Marquez - Mexico . Captaining your country at four World Cups should be enough, but it also helped that Marquez was superb in his role at the heart of defence in all three games. Mexico conceded just the one goal in three games, and managed to keep Neymar and Brazil at bay. Opta verdict: Veteran Rafael Márquez has netted a goal for Mexico in each of the last three World Cups. Captain Marvel: Rafael Marquez is captaining Mexico at his fourth World Cup . Per Mertesacker - Germany . To think that at Euro 2012 two years ago Mertesacker wasn't even in the Germany side. A superb presence in defence alongside Mats Hummels. Opta verdict: Of all defenders to feature in the group stages, only Gary Medel (207) attempted more passes than Per Mertesacker (202). BFG: Per Mertesacker has been excellent has Germany qualified from Group G . James Rodriguez - Colombia . Quite possibly the standout player of the tournament so far. Has been at the heart of everything good Colombia have done during their 100% group stage record, scoring three times in the process. Opta verdict: Has scored or assisted a goal every 45 minutes on average, the best rate of any player to play more than 100 minutes at this tournament. Spark: James Rodriguez has been superb in a central role for Colombia . Juan Guillermo Cuadrado - Colombia . Freed on the wing by Jose Pekerman's decision to start the World Cup with just a single striker, Cuadrado has been an electric creative presence so far as Colombia dominated Group C. Opta verdict: Has already provided three assists, the joint-most with Holland's Daley Blind. Electric: Juan Cuadrado pace has been a virtue for Colombia . Arjen Robben - Holland . The new fastest man in the world - or at least in the football world - Robben's performance against Spain in their opening game will be remembered for a long time. Opta verdict: After scoring once in 2006 and twice in 2010, has already netted three goals in the 2014 tournament (plus one assist) Sprinter: Arjen Robben scored three times as Holland topped Group B . Karim Benzema - France . Benzema has led the line superbly for France, keeping Olivier Giroud out out of the team for two of their games and scoring three goals. How it is still only three, mind, only he will know. Opta verdict: Created 12 goalscoring chances (including assists), the joint-most with Miralem Pjanic, plus he has netted three times. Finisher: Karim Benzema led the line as France dominated Group E . Lionel Messi - Argentina . It's hard to say anything about Messi that hasn't already been said. So best to keep it simple: four goals so far, all of them superb, all of them vital. Opta verdict: Has scored three goals from outside the box, two more than any other player. Maestro: Lionel Messi has scored four times in three games as Argentina cruised through to the second phase . Neymar - Brazil . The poster boy of Brazil and the man with the weight of a nation on his shoulders. Neymar could so easily have crumbled, but he hasn't even come close yet. Four goals so far, and you'd imagine there are plenty more to come. Opta verdict: Four goal hero Neymar has the best conversion rate of any player to have attempted at least eight shots (44.44%). Poster boy: Brazil's golden boy has rised to the plate, scoring four times during the group stage . Substitutes . Alexander Dominguez - Ecuador . Opta verdict: His saves to shots rate of 85% is second only to Nigeria's Enyeama. Sergei Ignashevich - Russia . Opta verdict: Made more headed clearances than any other player in the group stage (30). Xherdan Shaqiri - Switzerland . Opta verdict: Scored the first entirely left-footed hat-trick at a World Cup (1966-2014). Thomas Muller - Germany . Opta verdict: Has scored nine goals in his first nine World Cup games, matching Pele's achievement. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Sportsmail analyses the best 11 players at the World Cup so far . Joint top scorers Lionel Messi and Neymar in the team of the group stage . Colombian pair Juan Cuadrado and James Rodriguez also included . 136 goals have already been scored in the 48 games played . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Sportsmail analyses the best 11 players at the World Cup so far . Joint top scorers Lionel Messi and Neymar in the team of the group stage . Colombian pair Juan Cuadrado and James Rodriguez also included . 136 goals have already been scored in the 48 games played .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Los Angeles (CNN) -- Charlie Sheen plans to return to work on his hit sitcom "Two and a Half Men" by the end of February, his representative said Thursday. CBS placed the show on "production hiatus" after the actor began rehab treatments in the wake of an emergency hospital visit last week. "My understanding is that he will be back on the set at the end of February," Sheen representative Stan Rosenfield said. The network ordered additional episodes of the sitcom "Rules of Engagement" to fill any gap in their Monday night schedule, but if Sheen returns as expected they may not be needed. Sheen issued a written statement Wednesday thanking his fellow cast members, the show's crew and network executives for their support. It did not directly address the incident. "I have a lot of work to do to be able to return the support I have received from so many people," Sheen said in a statement . "Like Errol Flynn, who had to put down his sword on occasion, I just want to say, 'thank you,'" Sheen said. Sheen was "very, very intoxicated, also apparently in a lot of pain" last Thursday morning, according to a 911 call from a doctor who had just talked to the actor. "Kind of weird, the phone call I received," Dr. Paul Nassif told the Los Angeles Fire Department dispatcher in the recorded call, which was released by the fire department Wednesday. Porn actress Kacey Jordan has told media outlets that a two-day party preceded Sheen's collapse. Paramedics went to Sheen's Los Angeles home and then took him by ambulance to a hospital, where he spent several hours. Sheen's representative later blamed a hernia for Sheen's pain and ambulance ride to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He did not respond to a CNN request for comment on the 911 call Wednesday. Sheen's manager has said the actor is undergoing rehab at home, not in a residential facility. Nassif, in an interview Tuesday with HLN's "Showbiz Tonight," said he couldn't tell if Sheen, who is his friend, was drunk. What he told the emergency dispatcher last week was different. "I got him on the phone and he was very, very intoxicated, also apparently in a lot of pain," Nassif said on the 911 call. He told the dispatcher that Sheen was saying, "Don't call 911." Nassif is a facial plastic surgeon and is not Sheen's medical doctor, Nassif told HLN. He later explained to HLN that he was protecting his friend by saying in Tuesday's interview that he wasn't sure Sheen was drunk. Sheen and now ex-wife Brooke Mueller were married in Nassif's Beverly Hills home, Nassif said. Nassif's wife, Adrienne Maloof-Nassif, appears on "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills." "They wanted to get married, and a mutual friend introduced all of us, and they said, 'Let's get married, can we get married at your house?' and that's how we met and soon after that we became very good friends," Nassif said. Nassif drove Sheen home from the hospital, but he declined to provide details of their conversation. "There were things he said I don't feel comfortable" disclosing, Nassif said. At another point in the interview, Nassif added: "Obviously we all want Charlie to keep his sobriety. No one can push him into it." CNN's Kareen Wynter contributed to this report. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The actor began rehab last week after an emergency hospital visit . Sheen's "Two and a Half Men" is on a "production hiatus" CBS ordered extra espisodes of another sitcom to fill the gap . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The actor began rehab last week after an emergency hospital visit . Sheen's "Two and a Half Men" is on a "production hiatus" CBS ordered extra espisodes of another sitcom to fill the gap .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The great British public has voted Hull the the least romantic destination in the UK, while the capital city takes the number one spot as the most romantic destination. Nearly a fifth (18 per cent) of the nation chose London as the top location to take a loved one this year, ahead of the Lake District which slipped to second place with 15 per cent of the vote. Taking the crown for most romantic destination, London, beat last year's reigning champion, the Lake District, and other popular locations including Cornwall, the Cotswolds and Edinburgh which also featured in the top 10. London 1, Hull nil: Hull has been voted the UK's least romantic place in a new survey by Hotels.com . The annual Destination Romance Report from Hotels.com reveals that while London takes the top spot as most romantic UK city, it also comes in third place in the 'least romantic' list. Both the Scottish and Welsh capitals also featured in the top 10 with Edinburgh in fourth place and Cardiff in ninth place. At the other end of the scale Hull was voted by a fifth (19 per cent) of Brits to be the least romantic destination in 2015, rising three spaces from its third position in last year's report and knocking last year's champion, Slough - which no longer features in this year's list at all - from the top spot. I heart St James' Park: London is given the thumbs up as the top place to spend time with loved ones . Second placed: Traditional favourite the Lake District is knocked off the top spot by London this year . Birmingham came in second for the second year in a row with 11 per cent of the vote, while both London and the ballroom capital Blackpool came in at joint third place. It seems the capital divides opinion, with 18 per cent declaring it the most romantic destination, while 7 per cent send it into the list of the least romantic hotspots. Other new entries in this year's least romantic report included Leicester, Glasgow and Coventry who all featured in fifth place with 4 per cent of the nation's vote. Birmingham is voted the second least romantic place - again - by those who took part in the annual study . 1 London                                                18% . 2 Lake District                                        15% . 3 Cornwall                                                7% . 4= Cotswolds                                            6% . 4= Edinburgh                                            6% . 6 Stratford-Upon-Avon                             5% . 7= York (new entry)                                  4% . 7= Devon (new entry)                               3% . 9= Bristol (new entry)                                2% . 9= Cardiff (new entry)                               2% . 1 Hull                                                        19% . 2 Birmingham                                           11% . 3= London                                                  7% . 3= Blackpool                                              7% . 5= Leicester (new entry)                             4% . 5= Glasgow (new entry)                             4% . 5= Coventry (new entry)                             4% . 8= Swansea (new entry)                            3% . 8= Liverpool (new entry)                            3% . 8= Sheffield (new entry)                             3% . 'With numerous new cities now featuring in both our lists, it is clear that those who previously held the top spot are working hard to prove they can be romantic too,' said Caroline Annand of Hotels.com. 'Last year's number one least romantic city, Slough, has been able to avoid the top ten list altogether this year - other locations need to show that romance can be found in the most unlikely of places as well.' [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Almost a fifth of those who voted picked Hull as least romantic place . Birmingham was second placed - again on the least romantic list . London beat The Lake District to be top placed for lovers . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Almost a fifth of those who voted picked Hull as least romantic place . Birmingham was second placed - again on the least romantic list . London beat The Lake District to be top placed for lovers .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- Texas Presbyterian Hospital "fell short" several times in treating Ebola patient Thomas Eric Duncan, starting by not asking the right questions in the emergency room, the hospital's chief clinical officer, Dr. Daniel Varga, said in an interview with CNN. On September 25, Duncan came into the ER with a fever and was interviewed by a nurse who wrote down that he "came from Africa 9-20-14," Varga said. The nurse didn't specify which nation, he said. Around the same time a physician recorded Duncan as "a local resident, no contact with sick people. No symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea," Varga said. Duncan, a 42-year-old Liberian native, was let go four hours later. He returned to the hospital a few days later and on October 8 became the first person to die of Ebola in the United States. New questions in the emergency room . Varga said the hospital has updated its admitting policy and that ER workers ask whether patients have traveled to five specific countries in Africa. "We were completely prepared to take care of someone who came in with a diagnosis of Ebola," Varga said. "The place where we fell short was being able to diagnose a patient walking in off the street with symptoms that could be consistent with Ebola or anything else and really being able to manage that." After Duncan died and two nurses who cared for him contracted Ebola, the CDC issued new guidelines Monday on how health care workers should handle Ebola cases. The CDC director stressed that hospitals train workers more thoroughly and make sure no skin is exposed when dealing with Ebola patients. Varga told CNN the hospital didn't conduct enough training in how to handle Ebola patients -- something that contributed to the initial misdiagnosis. "Where we fell short was in really going through simulation and training and drilling around what might happen if someone with appropriate (symptoms), appropriate history showed up to the ED and raised a suspicion of Ebola," he said. Complete coverage on Ebola . Two nurses weren't told not to travel . Varga was asked if any nurses raised concerns about having to treat an Ebola patient. He replied, "Not to my knowledge." Yet several days ago nurses at the hospital complained about lack of safety protocols at the hospital, such as having protective gear that left their necks uncovered. Varga said the hospital didn't issue no-travel mandates to two nurses who treated Duncan and later developed Ebola. One of them flew on commercial flights. "Our job was to identify the folks who were the contacts of Mr. Duncan and travel policy and all that other sort of stuff was largely dictated by county, state and the CDC," Varga said. He said the policy has been changed so that hospital workers who might contract Ebola are told not to take public transportation. Duncan's family has criticized the hospital, saying they don't think he had to die. Varga said he doesn't know if that's true. "I don't think you can prognosticate about whether there would have been a change in outcome," he said. "We are certainly forthcoming and transparent about the fact that we missed a diagnosis on the 25th and 26th, and we've said over again that that's something that we deeply regret and wish we could have hit the diagnosis right then." Travelers from West Africa restricted to five U.S. airports . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Hospital exec says nurses didn't ask Thomas Eric Duncan what African country he visited . Duncan left the emergency room but died October 8 of Ebola virus . The hospital didn't conduct any simulations on how to handle Ebola cases, executive says . "We are certainly forthcoming and transparent about the fact that we missed a diagnosis" [/SUMMARY]</s>

Hospital exec says nurses didn't ask Thomas Eric Duncan what African country he visited . Duncan left the emergency room but died October 8 of Ebola virus . The hospital didn't conduct any simulations on how to handle Ebola cases, executive says . "We are certainly forthcoming and transparent about the fact that we missed a diagnosis"

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<s>[ARTICLE] The contentious moment of the game was Juan Mata not being given offside when he scored the second goal. Mata was not offside when the initial cross was sent in by Ashley Young towards Robin van Persie but he was when the Dutchman headed the ball. At full speed it was impossible to be 100 per cent certain that Van Persie had touched the ball. Juan Mata should have been given offside but it was a tough call for the officials . Robin van Persie got a slight flick on the way through but it was almost impossible to know that at full speed . The assistant referee was Mike Mullarkey, who has experience of officiating in a World Cup final. He didn’t flag and I could see exactly why he didn’t! Perhaps better communication between the referee, Martin Atkinson, and Mullarkey could have led to the correct outcome. But given the weekend of poor decisions, this was a minor and understandable incident. It was only clear when Van Persie himself admitted heading the ball in a post-match interview. Head here to Like our Manchester United Facebook page. Given the weekend of poor decisions, this was a minor and understandable incident for Martin Atkinson . VIDEO Van Gaal not concerned with title talk . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Juan Mata scored Manchester United's second goal against Liverpool . Robin van Persie got a flick on the cross which meant Mata was offside . But at full speed it was impossible for the officials to be certain of this . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Juan Mata scored Manchester United's second goal against Liverpool . Robin van Persie got a flick on the cross which meant Mata was offside . But at full speed it was impossible for the officials to be certain of this .

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<s>[ARTICLE] To cover up the fact he'd crashed his relative's car while driving drunk, Brian Byers concocted a plan to blame the accident on a faked patch of black ice, Sparta police say. The New York Daily News reports that 20-year-old Byers was intoxicated behind the wheel of a 2001 black BMW when he blew past a stop sign and crashed the vehicle into the guard rail. After driving the car back to his house, police say Byers began work on the coverup, filling two buckets with water and driving back to the scene of the crash in 20-year-old accomplice Alexander Zambenedetti's car. On ice: Brian Byers, 20, crashed a relative's BMW while driving drunk and had the help of a friend, Alexander Zambenedetti, 20, to create a patch of black ice to fake an accident . The two splashed water onto Sawmill Road and possibly returned to refill the five-gallon buckets for multiple layers, according to authorities. Police say by the time they were done, the two co-conspirators had left a patch of thick black ice on the road - an actual hazard to other drivers. The pair were caught sitting in Zambenedetti's silver 2005 BMW by a patrol officer. The pair stuck out, as Byers's friend was shirtless in the 1 degree air. When police questioned him inside the car, where the pair had also stashed the two buckets, Zambenedetti said he'd falling in snow and taken his wet shirt off. Police said he denied icing the roadway and claimed he didn't drive his friend to the scene, in spite of being in the car. 'I’ve never seen anything like this and I’ve been here 21 years,' Sparta Police Sgt John Lamon told CBS. Hazardous driving: Police say the two left a patch of thick black ice on the road that required half a ton of salt to melt . Police said the scheme was also to ensure that Byers could have the insurance company fix the vehicle. 'The original driver of the first vehicle that crashed and left the scene made an admission that that was their intent, was to blame it on the ice so they could collect insurance for the vehicle,' Sgt Dennis Proctor told 1010 WINS. Both were charged with driving while intoxicated, and Byers also was hit with charges including failure to report an accident and creating a dangerous condition. Other charges are pending. A crew had to be called to the scene to dump half a ton of salt in order to melt the ice and keep the road safe. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Brian Byers, 20, crashed a relative's 2001 BMW into a guard rail . Due to being intoxicated, Byers and 20-year-old friend Alexander Zambenedetti dumped water on the roadway by the scene of the crash . Byers planned to claim the accident was caused by black ice . An officer found the pair in Zambenedetti's car, where he was shirtless . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Brian Byers, 20, crashed a relative's 2001 BMW into a guard rail . Due to being intoxicated, Byers and 20-year-old friend Alexander Zambenedetti dumped water on the roadway by the scene of the crash . Byers planned to claim the accident was caused by black ice . An officer found the pair in Zambenedetti's car, where he was shirtless .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Addiction: Danny Bowman, 19, became so obsessed with seeking perfection he took an overdose at his Newcastle home . When Danny Bowman was at school, he was so desperate to attract girls, he spent 10 hours a day taking more than 200 selfies trying to find the perfect image. But his addiction, which began at the age of 15, caused him to drop out of school and lose almost two stone in weight. He did not leave his house in Newcastle upon Tyne for six months, and when he failed to take the flawless shot, he tried to kill himself by taking an overdose. His mother, Penny, managed to save him, but he was forced to seek help after his addiction had spiralled out of control. The 19-year-old believed to be Britain's first selfie addict, has now had therapy to treat his technology addiction, OCD and Body dysmorphic disorder – an excessive anxiety about personal appearance. He has not taken a picture of himself in seven months, and has realised that achieving perfection is impossible. He told the Sunday Mirror: 'I was constantly in search of taking the perfect selfie and . when I realised I couldn’t I wanted to die. I lost my friends, my . education, my health and almost my life. 'The only thing I cared about was having my phone with me so I could . satisfy the urge to capture a picture of myself at any time of the day.' He would look at photos of his 'idol' Leonardo Di Caprio and would then replicate his poses. Danny's dream was to become a male model, and it was an successful casting session in 2011 that ignited the obsession. He would take 10 photos of himself before he washed and would sneak out of class three times every hour. At 16, he dropped out of school so he could focus on his addiction, and his diet began to deteriorate. Scroll down for video . Danny, seen with Christine Bleakley, dreamed of becoming a model after a successful casting session in 2011 . Anxiety: He told ITV's Daybreak programme that he would constantly take photos for 10 hours every day . On the sofa: Danny met presenters Aled Jones, Lorraine Kelly, and Dr Linda Papadopoulos on Daybreak . His parents, who are both mental health nurses, tried to confiscate his phone, but he became aggressive. When he posted the images on . Facebook, he said people would write negative comments, with one saying . his nose was too big while another mocked his complexity. He told ITV's Daybreak: 'Perfection is impossible. I just kept taking them and taking them. 'I wanted to have one that was completely flawless. It was ten hours a day, 200 selfies. 'I think this kind of thing can happen to anyone, for me it manifested itself in selfies; it could be something different for someone else. 'This would not have happened if it was not in the media age. The programme's psychiatrist Dr. Linda Papadopoulos said that modern day pressures are getting to some younger people. He joined Dr. Linda Papadopoulos who said that the online culture was putting pressure on some teenagers . The teenager from Newcastle took his first selfie at the age of 15, and it soon spiralled into an obsession . Danny appeared on Daybreak to talk about body dysmorphic disorder and met presenter Phillip Schofield . She said: 'You add on to that this cultural need to almost release press releases for ourselves. 'It's like people saying "look at my life" and "look how exciting my life is".' The selfie craze has grown in past . five years, with stars, ­politicians and even Pope Francis posting . getting involved in the sensation. But . one psychologist at a clinic where Danny was treated said the addiction . with taking selfies has now become a mental illness. Now . determined to raise awareness of the anxiety disorder, Danny is working . with Fixers – a national charity helping young people ‘to ‘fix’ the . issues that matter to them. He said their help has kept him alive and called on others to seek help before they end up in hospital. Danny spoke to Daybreak's Dr Ranj about his experiences of the disorder, which distorted his view of himself . Many people feel unhappy about the way they look at some point in their life, but for some, it can become a mental illness with long-lasting effects. The condition causes sufferers to spend a lot of time worrying about their appearance and have a distorted view of how they look. They may be convinced a scar has developed into a major flaw that everyone is starring at. All ages can be affected, but it usually begins in adolescence and does not necessarily mean the person is vain. The condition can lead to the person becoming depressed and may, in cases like Danny's, lead to thoughts of suicide. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Danny Bowman, 19, spent 10 hours a day trying to take a flawless image . His addiction began when he was 15 and caused him to drop out of school . Teenager lost two stone and got angry when his parents tried to stop him . Obsession drove him to take an overdose at his home in Newcastle . Psychiatrists said he suffered from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) BDD sufferers feel an excessive anxiety about personal appearance . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Danny Bowman, 19, spent 10 hours a day trying to take a flawless image . His addiction began when he was 15 and caused him to drop out of school . Teenager lost two stone and got angry when his parents tried to stop him . Obsession drove him to take an overdose at his home in Newcastle . Psychiatrists said he suffered from body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) BDD sufferers feel an excessive anxiety about personal appearance .

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<s>[ARTICLE] A new curry sauce containing a third of the calories, saturated fat and salt, than similar Indian cooking pastes on sale, claims to be the healthiest on the market. The tikka masala in a jar has even been given a stamp of approval by health experts at Heart Research UK. Per 100g, Mum's Masala has just 100 calories, 0.5 grams of saturated fat and 0.7 grams of salt. Tikka masala is usually one of the most fattening of curries because it contains lots of butter and cream . Similar Indian sauces for sale can have three times as many calories, salt and sugar per 100 grams and significantly more health-damaging saturated fat. Tikka masala is usually one of the most fattening of curries because it contains so much butter and cream. Following his father's death from a heart attack, creator Narinder Gill was determined to develop a healthy version of the sauce his mother used to make in the family home every day. He claims his product will revolutionise Indian cooking. Mr Gill, 50, of Coventry, West Midlands, said: 'When my mum came to England she had brought the spices with her as curry was something very new here. Narinder Gill developed the healthy sauce . 'I remember her grinding all the different spices in a pestle and mortar to make a masala when I was a child. 'My mother-in-law still grinds all the spices together. 'The recipes she used were handed down from their mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers.' 'After doing my homework to see what was available on the market, I realised there was a gap for a healthy Indian option so I set to work with a chef to develop a unique recipe that would help towards fighting heart disease. 'Our curry base takes people back to the traditional way of making curries, with fresh ingredients and without lots of butter. 'We are extremely fortunate to have Heart Research UK supporting us. 'I know my father would be very proud too.' TV chef and nutritionist Sally Bee, who has helped develop the product, said: 'I believe nutrition is the key to health and this is truly the first healthy curry I have ever seen.' A spokesman for Heart Research UK said: 'We are so impressed by the simplicity, quality and nutritional value of the range that we wanted to get behind it to educate the nation how to eat healthy, authentic curries. 'This is a major breakthrough in Indian cuisine as for the first time previously fat-laden dishes can be enjoyed without the risk to the heart and your health.' The £2.29 sauce, serving up to five people, is on sale exclusively in supermarket chain Morrisons. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Mum's Masala given stamp of approval by Heart Research UK . Creator Narinder Gill developed healthy version of usually fat-laden sauce . TV chef and nutritionist Sally Bee involved in the creation of product . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Mum's Masala given stamp of approval by Heart Research UK . Creator Narinder Gill developed healthy version of usually fat-laden sauce . TV chef and nutritionist Sally Bee involved in the creation of product .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Everton's worst fears about Kevin Mirallas have been realised as the Belgium forward faces up to eight weeks on the sidelines. Mirallas pulled up sharply during Everton’s 1-1 draw with Liverpool on Saturday and left the field on a stretcher; manager Roberto Martinez immediately said after the game that the signs 'did not look good'. He was sent for scans on Sunday and subsequently had more tests on Tuesday to determine the full extent of the damage. It is understood that Mirallas is now not expected to return before December. Kevin Mirallas looked in some pain after picking up a hamstring injury at Anfield on Saturday . The Everton forward had to be carried off on a stretcher during his side's Merseyside clash against Liverpool . A lay-off of that length would equate to him having suffered a grade two tear of his hamstring. It is a huge blow for Martinez and Everton, as Mirallas has been in excellent form since the start of the season and had scored three goals in seven appearances. The 26-year-old will now be denied the opportunity to play against his former club Lille in the Europa League at the end of this month, as well missing up to six Barclays Premier League fixtures, starting with this Sunday’s trip to Manchester United. When Mirallas first joined Everton in 2012, he suffered a number of hamstring problems but last season he turned things around and was virtually ever present before going on to help Belgium reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup. News of Mirallas' injury will come as a major blow to Roberto Martinez's first team plans . Martinez has praised the work Mirallas has done to improve his fitness and the former Olympiakos striker admitted recently that he was in his best physical condition, now that he had fully adjusted to the demands of English football. Mirallas said: ‘When I came here from Greece at first I struggled because the leagues are totally different. Here it is all about possession, about running up and down, it’s non-stop all the time. I was getting very tired when I first arrived but now I feel totally different about things – I feel very good. ‘It’s my third season here and each one it has got better. The players have improved, we’ve improved as a team every year.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The Belgium ace is likely to be out of action until December . Kevin Mirallas had to be taken off after just 31 minutes against Liverpool . Roberto Martinez will be without his forward for Everton's trip to Old Trafford on Sunday . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The Belgium ace is likely to be out of action until December . Kevin Mirallas had to be taken off after just 31 minutes against Liverpool . Roberto Martinez will be without his forward for Everton's trip to Old Trafford on Sunday .

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<s>[ARTICLE] They would have heard the roars across the entire United Kingdom even if ITV had switched off the sound. But it is the pictures beamed out from Belfast across the Irish Sea on to and out into the satellite ether which will carry Carl Frampton to global stardom. The exposure of The Jackal’s first world title defence on terrestrial television in Britain and to 55 more countries around the world will generate a huge new audience for one of the most exciting fighters in the world, let alone these sceptred isles. Carl Frampton and Chris Avalos went toe-to-toe but it was the Belfast boy who came out on top . Frampton lands a right hook on Avalos who took sustained punishment at the hands of the champion . Frampton walks away as Avalos lies on the canvas following a slip during the world title fight . Frampton celebrates his victory with trainer Shane McGuigan at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast . When Frampton described this five-round demolition of Chris Avalos as 'easy' he did himself an injustice. The challenger came to fight in the warrior tradition of Mexican-American boxers and brought a fiery reputation with him. What he ran into in the bellowing cauldron of the Odyssey Arena was the performance which elevates Frampton to within touching distance of the world’s boxing elite. There was piercing assessment of Avalos, accurate and dispiriting counter-punching under early on, a vicious softening up of his opponent for three or four rounds. Then the savage finish which is the hallmark of real fighters. Carl Frampton lands a big right hand on a night he closed in on the world's boxing elite . Avalos came prepared to fight and with a fiery reputation, but was well beaten by the fifth round . David Haye tweeted: 'Amazing night in Belfast. Frampton prove's he's 'The Man', I'd so Love to see unification with Scott Quigg . Referee Howard Foster had seen enough by midway through the fifth – and for all his bravura I am sure Avalos had, also. No Froch-Groves controversy here for this excellent official. The Ulster faithful were sated, also, and they lifted the roof in vocal adoration of their Jackal who is, indeed, more animal than pet. Frampton said: ‘I felt great in there.’ And great may be the word to describe him very soon. He is keen to oblige Scott Quigg, Bury’s WBA regular super-bantamweight champion, probably in Manchester in June. Then he is agitating for a massive unification fight against Guillermo Rigondeaux, the Cuban division the other key players in this division are so reluctant to fight. Don’t bet too heavily against Frampton as and when it happens. Frampton (right) retained his IBF super-bantamweight title for the first time against Avalos . Frampton (right) in action during his victory over Avalos at the Odyssey Arena, Belfast . They were Ready to Rumble long before Michael Buffer climbed into the ring with his microphone but the American announcer helped crank up the atmosphere in the Odyssey up another notch with his renowned call to battle. The Belfast night belongs to The Jackal and his people came out in force from both sides of the sectarian divide which first Barry McGuigan and now Frampton have straddled without fear or favour. We wondered whether we would ever again be party to the like of McGuigan’s uproarious nights in the old King’s Hall but the atmosphere has returned all these years later and transferred even more noisily to the new arena up the road, with a vengeance. The new kid on the block, with the wise ex-champ to show him the ropes, is the power here now. And how they roar him to the rafters. Frampton revels in the adulation of the Belfast crowd after an excellent display on Saturday night . Frampton and Scott Quigg posed in the ring afterwards as they bid to organise a unification clash . Avalos came in to cat-calls but met the screeches by climbing onto the ropes in his corners and pounding his chest in defiance. The Jackal entered the ring with bedlam prefacing his first defence of the IBF world super-bantamweight title. Frampton had said it's either fight or flight for his opponents in this cauldron. To his liking, Avalos came forward and was caught by enough right-hand counters to give Frampton the opening round. Avalos was again the aggressor at the start of the second and enjoyed some success off his left jab but Frampton was landing the heavier shots. Avalos was striving to make a brawl of it at close quarters but Frampton is a born fighter and gave better than he got to the body. The Mexican-American was using his head as a third fist and there was the beginning of a cut by his right eye. But he rocked Avalos with a succession of left hooks to move further ahead on the cards. Avalos certainly had come to fight and engaged in some furious exchanges – but Frampton’s speed and accuracy with both hands saw him begin to alarm his challenger with combinations of a high order. Avalos was beginning to feel the pace and Frampton’s eye was holding together. Avalos had come to fight but was outclassed by Frampton's speed and accuracy . Former world featherweight champions Barry McGuigan jumps into the ring to celebrate Frampton's win . Frampton launched a furious onslaught, battering his man around the ring and onto the ropes. Avalos was almost out on his feet but when he fell off them referee Howard Foster gave him the benefit of a slip. He might have been better taking a count. No sooner was Avalos back on his feet than Frampton was on him with a vengeance and not to be denied. A barrage of unanswered blows other than by a shaking of the Avalos head left Foster with no option but to stop it. The place erupted in adoration of the idol of Ulster who has won the affection of all Ireland and surely, now the admiration of the entire UK. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Carl Frampton stopped Chris Avalas in the fifth round in Belfast . The 28-year-old successfully defended his IBF super-bantamweight title . Frampton proved himself the cross-over star the sport badly needs . He was joined in the ring by domestic rival Scott Quigg after his victory . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Carl Frampton stopped Chris Avalas in the fifth round in Belfast . The 28-year-old successfully defended his IBF super-bantamweight title . Frampton proved himself the cross-over star the sport badly needs . He was joined in the ring by domestic rival Scott Quigg after his victory .

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<s>[ARTICLE] WASHINGTON (CNN) -- NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory -- hampered by technical difficulties and cost overruns -- has been delayed until the fall of 2011, NASA officials said at a news conference Thursday in Washington. A photo illustration of a laser-equipped vehicle that is set to be part of the Mars Science Laboratory. The mission had been scheduled for launch in the fall of 2009. The Mars Science Lab is a large, nuclear-powered rover designed to traverse long distances with a suite of onboard scientific instruments aboard. It is, according to NASA's Web site, part of a "long-term effort of robotic exploration" established to "study the early environmental history of Mars" and assess whether Mars has ever been -- or still is -- able to sustain life. The delay of the launch, according to NASA, is due to a number of "testing and hardware challenges that must (still) be addressed to ensure mission success." "The progress in recent weeks has not come fast enough on solving technical challenges and pulling hardware together," said Charles Elachi, director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. Changing to a 2011 launch "will allow for careful resolution of any remaining technical problems, proper and thorough testing, and avoid a mad dash to launch," argued NASA Associate Administrator Ed Weiler. The overall cost of the Mars Science Lab is now projected to be roughly $2.1 billion, according to NASA spokesman Dwayne Browne. The project originally carried a price tag of $1.6 billion. NASA's entire budget for the current fiscal year, according to Browne, is approximately $15 billion. According to NASA, the Mars rover will use new technologies and be engineered to explore greater distances over rougher terrain than previous missions to the planet. This will be done in part by employing a new surface propulsion system. "Failure is not an option on this mission," Weiler said. "The science is too important and the investment of American taxpayer dollars compels us to be absolutely certain that we have done everything possible to ensure the success of this flagship planetary mission." Weiler asserted that, based on the agency's preliminary evaluations, additional costs tied to the delay of the Science Lab launch would not result in the cancellation of other NASA programs over the next two years. He did, however, concede that it would result in other unspecified program delays. Critics have charged that the delay and cost overruns associated with the Mars Science Lab are indicative of an agency that is plagued by a lack of accountability and inefficiency in terms of its management of both time and taxpayer dollars. "The Mars Science Laboratory is only the latest symptom of a NASA culture that has lost control of spending," wrote Alan Stern, a former NASA associate administrator, in a November 24 op-ed in the New York Times. "A cancer is overtaking our space agency: the routine acquiescence to immense cost increases in projects." Stern charged that the agency's cost overruns are being fueled by "managers who disguise the size of cost increases that missions incur" and "members of Congress who accept steep increases to protect local jobs." Browne replied in a written statement saying that NASA administrators are "constantly working to improve (the agency's) cost-estimating capabilities. ... We continually review our projects to understand the true risk in terms of performance, cost and schedule." "The fact of life at NASA, where we are charged with creating first-of-a-kind missions of scientific discovery, is that estimating the costs of ... science can be almost as difficult as actually doing the science," Browne said. NASA's most recent Mars project -- the mission of the Phoenix Mars Lander -- came to an end last month after the solar-powered vehicle's batteries ran down as the result of a dust storm and the onset of Martian winter. It had operated two months beyond its initial three-month mission. NASA officials had landed the vehicle on an arctic plain after satellite observations indicated there were vast quantities of frozen water in that area, most likely in the form of permafrost. They thought such a location would be a promising place to look for organic chemicals that would signal a habitable environment. Scientists were able to verify the presence of water-ice in the Martian subsurface, find small concentrations of salts that could be nutrients for life, and observe snow descending from the clouds, NASA said Thursday. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory delayed until 2011 . Mars Science Lab is a large rover designed to traverse long distances . Delay is due to a number of "testing and hardware challenges" Overall cost of Mars Science Lab now projected to be roughly $2.1 billion . [/SUMMARY]</s>

NASA's launch of the Mars Science Laboratory delayed until 2011 . Mars Science Lab is a large rover designed to traverse long distances . Delay is due to a number of "testing and hardware challenges" Overall cost of Mars Science Lab now projected to be roughly $2.1 billion .

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<s>[ARTICLE] When a building is on fire, every second counts for the first responders rushing to the scene. A computer-savvy firefighter in North Carolina is hoping a bit of futuristic wearable technology and clever programming can help save time and lives. Patrick Jackson has developed an app for Google Glass, Google's experimental head-mounted computer, which feeds important information directly to the eye-line of firefighters in an emergency. "I'll hear a little notification and can look up into the top corner of my vision and see a map of where it is. I see the location of the incident and what type of call it is," Jackson said. By routing information directly to Glass, the app can save firefighters from having to stop what they're doing in order to reach for a radio, smartphone, tablet or computer. Jackson plans on adding even more useful data in future versions, like information on specific buildings including blueprints, potential building hazards and contact information for owners. A firefighter might be able to say an address out loud or simply look at a building with the Glass camera to retrieve information. Glass can also record the first video of a situation when crews arrive. That early documentation will be important to fire investigations down the line. For now, Glass isn't compatible with the oxygen masks firefighters wear on the ground, so the app is more for external personnel. Jackson's Glass stays behind in the truck. People like Jackson who are finding genuinely helpful uses for the device might help Glass gain more widespread acceptance. Google Glass has struggled with its public image since Google first made it available to a limited group of developers in April. The device's ability to snap photos and record video and audio has raised privacy concerns from regular people and even members of Congress. Its use in social situations and public venues has led to etiquette questions. The device hit a legal speed bump when a woman in California was cited for wearing Google Glass while driving. Her case was later dismissed when the court didn't find enough evidence that the device was turned on. There's even an unfortunate epithet just for the people who wear Google Glass regularly: glassholes. That's not what Jackson saw when a group of skydivers demonstrated Google Glass at the annual Google developers conference in 2012. "They had a video of some guy diving out of a blimp wearing Glass and riding a bike into the conference," Jackson said. "Right then I started thinking about uses for the firefighter." A self-taught programmer, Jackson first started tinkering with computers when he was 7 and later spent a year studying computer science in college before transferring to the University of North Carolina, Asheville, for an environmental management and policy program. He became a firefighter and didn't do much with computers for another decade. Then, about four years ago, he purchased a smartphone and was inspired to start programming again. "Since then I've taught myself way more than I ever knew about programming. I've developed an Android app, an iPhone app and a Glass app," Jackson said. His first project was the Android app Firefighter Log, which similarly routed key information directly to the smartphone, including text messages from fire and EMS dispatchers, streams of emergency radio feeds, and location information for fires and nearby hydrants. Jackson says more than 20,000 people have downloaded the apps. To get his hands on Google Glass, Jackson submitted his idea to Google's IfIHadGlass competition. He raised money to cover the cost of the hardware through an Indiegogo campaign and received the device in September. Fire departments don't all have the funding necessary to upgrade to the latest technology, but many are seeing the potential to save money and become more efficient at the same time. Jackson's own Rocky Mount Fire Department recently installed iPads in its vehicles. The tablets cost significantly less than the laptops they're replacing and can show the same information, such as call notes, fire hydrant locations, maps and dispatch information. "You don't need a big laptop with a hard drive and all this on it," Jackson said. Other fire departments across the United States have expressed interest in Jackson's Google Glass setup. One wants to take it to the next level and link a thermal imaging camera to Glass customized to work with oxygen masks. Then firefighters could have partial vision through smoke and darkness. Other fire departments and researchers also are experimenting with wearable technology, thanks to a recent availability of affordable wearable sensors that can track vitals and environmental factors like air quality and temperature. The Wearable Advanced Sensor Platform, or WASP, can track a firefighter's location as well as physical data such as heart rate, breathing and activity levels in real time. A Belgium finalist for Microsoft's Imagine Cup created a system that combines location sensors and augmented reality glasses to help firefighters move around buildings when there is minimal visibility. When he's not fighting fires or perfecting his app, Jackson is working on another possibly life-saving use for Google Glass: an app to help administer CPR. Using the built-in accelerometer in Glass, the app can measure how fast someone's chest compressions are and instruct the person to go faster or slower. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] A firefighter has developed a Google Glass app to help first responders save time . The app displays dispatch and location information on its head-mounted screen . Wearable technology could soon help firefighters navigate when there's low visibility . [/SUMMARY]</s>

A firefighter has developed a Google Glass app to help first responders save time . The app displays dispatch and location information on its head-mounted screen . Wearable technology could soon help firefighters navigate when there's low visibility .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Television stars from Colombia have been filmed fighting with Brazilians, with plates being thrown across a restaurant as both countries count down to their quarter final clash in Fortaleza. The fight broke out after the two parties exchanged insults before grappling and throwing crockery as other restaurant-goers tried to pull them apart. It is the latest in a series of unsavoury incidents in the build up to Friday's game - with Brazil fans setting off fireworks outside the Colombia team hotel at 4am on the night before the game in a bid to disrupt their South American neighbours. VIDEO Scroll down to see the fight start in a busy Brazilian restaurant . Confrontation: The two parties front up to each other while one Colombian prepares to throw a plate . Disagreement: The two parties grapple with each other as things get out of control . Ouch: One man in the restaurant holds his hand out covered in blood from a head wound . It's all kicking off: Those involved in the scuffle start grabbing items from tables that are then thrown . The Colombians, spending time in Brazil supporting the outsiders in Friday's game, were then thrown out of the Brazilian eatery. Manolo Cardona and Carolina Guerra are the two Colombians identified in the video as things got heated - although it is unclear who started the disagreement. Cardona is an actor while Guerra is a television presenter. Video from the restaurant shows plates being thrown and a widespread scuffle as one man is left with a bleeding head wound and punters try to drag those involved away from each other. Onlookers seemed shocked by the disturbance and police are at the scene to deal with the matter towards the end of the clip. Brazil and Colombia both face huge pressure as the World Cup reaches its climax and both sides are desperate to progress in Friday's game. Flashpoint: Arms are raised as security try to drag one of the men involved away . Quiet night out: It was not your typical restaurant scene as the fight breached the peace . Scrap: Manolo Cardona . Scrap: Carolina Guerra . Rivalry: Brazil and Colombia come head-to-head in Friday's World Cup quarter final tie . VIDEO Colombia less reliant on star players - Dunga . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Colombian actor Manolo Cardona and TV presenter Carolina Guerra are shown in the fight which shocked onlookers in a Brazilian restaurant . Plates are thrown across the restaurant after insults exchanged . One man is shown bleeding from the head after the fight . Brazil face Colombia in their quarter final tie in Fortaleza on Friday . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Colombian actor Manolo Cardona and TV presenter Carolina Guerra are shown in the fight which shocked onlookers in a Brazilian restaurant . Plates are thrown across the restaurant after insults exchanged . One man is shown bleeding from the head after the fight . Brazil face Colombia in their quarter final tie in Fortaleza on Friday .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Seven U.S. Marines were killed in the midair collision of two U.S. military helicopters along the Arizona-California border, officials said Thursday. Six killed in the crash were based at Camp Pendleton, California, and one was from Yuma, Arizona, the Marine Corps said. The crash occurred during routine training operations Wednesday night around 10:30 p.m. ET, according to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Base Commander Col. Robert Kuckuk. The collision occurred in the Chocolate Mountains on the California side of the range, near Yuma. The aircraft, an AH-1W Super Cobra attack helicopter and a UH-1Y Huey utility chopper, were part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and based at Camp Pendleton. According to Gunnery Sgt. Dustin Dunk, a spokesperson for Air Station Yuma, two other helicopters were in the immediate area of the collision. Authorities were investigating. "We won't know exactly what happened until the investigation is complete, and we can't make any assumptions right now," said 1st Lt. Maureen Dooley, a Marine Corps spokeswoman. While weather did not appear to play a factor, visibility may have been severely limited by nightfall and a significant amount of dust, referred to as a "brown out," created by the helicopters landing and taking off, according to Dunk. The Marines on board were preparing for deployment to Afghanistan, Dooley said. "We have aircraft going out to Yuma training ranges on a weekly basis, and they go out there primarily because the aircraft mimics what they will see in Afghanistan," Dooley said. Authorities did not plan to release the names of the Marines involved until their families were notified. "This tragedy serves as another stark and sad reminder of the peril our men and women in uniform encounter on a daily basis -- not only abroad, but on our own soil. It also reminds us that, whether in combat or training, no military mission is ever routine," Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer said in a statement. "We must never take for granted nor forget these soldiers' sacrifice and service to the United States of America." Marine Corps Air Station Yuma is home to about 4,000 active duty Marines and sailors. It supports 80% of the Marine Corps air-to-ground aviation training and covers five square miles in southeastern Yuma. The military has long used the AH-1W and UH-1 Huey for a variety of tasks. The military describes the AH-1W as "the backbone of the United States Marine Corps' attack helicopter fleet." The UH-1Y is a twin-engine, medium-size helicopter. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Crash is a "stark and sad reminder" of the peril troops face, Arizona governor says . The Marine Corps says the collision occurred during routine training . A UH-1Y helicopter and an AH-1W helicopter crash midair . Spokeswoman: Marines onboard were preparing to deploy to Afghanistan . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Crash is a "stark and sad reminder" of the peril troops face, Arizona governor says . The Marine Corps says the collision occurred during routine training . A UH-1Y helicopter and an AH-1W helicopter crash midair . Spokeswoman: Marines onboard were preparing to deploy to Afghanistan .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Arsenal’s financial results for the 2013-14 season, published on Friday afternoon, reveal record levels of ‘free’ cash sitting in the club’s bank account, £173.3m at the end of May, much of which should theoretically have been available - and be available - for Arsene Wenger as a transfer kitty. The Gunners spent around £78m over the summer on players including Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck although the net spend was only around £46m. Even allowing for a ‘rainy day’ stockpile that the club’s chief executive Ivan Gazidis, likes to keep in reserve, and even allowing for the fact that some of the cash will be spent on an increased wage bill for summer signings, Wenger should still theoretically have up to £100m available to him for more players - whether in January or next summer. But Sportsmail understands that the Arsenal manager will only have £30m to spend on players in the January transfer window. Arsenal spent heavily on the likes of Alexis Sanchez but could have used around £100m more this summer . Arsenal's signings, Mathieu Debuchy, Calum Chambers, David Ospina, Welbeck and Sanchez cost £78m . Even the most conservative estimate of money available, allowing for a large reserve in case Arsenal fail to reach next season’s Champions League group stages, suggests Wenger had £60m more at his disposal this summer than he spent. Club sources say that Wenger's realistic January spending would be limited to two players in the £10m to £15m price range each, with wages on top. Further spending would be sanctioned in the summer. Arsenal have been linked with several holding midfielders including William Carvalho and Sami Khedira, but price and wages were a sticking point during the summer transfer window. Wenger is also thought to be interested in Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who has been the subject of criticism from fans at the Bernabeu. The Frenchman, a graduate in economics who famously seeks value in the transfer market, has been notoriously reluctant to splash massive sums over the years. Yet the revelation that there is so much money in Arsenal’s bank account, is sure to prompt renewed debate among Gunners supporters over why Wenger is not spending it. The accounts indicate yet again what a successful club Arsenal are, financially speaking, with football club income up to £298.7m from £242.8, driven by a leap in Premier League TV money. Sanchez, signed from Barcelona, has made an impressive start, scoring three times already for Arsenal . The Gunners also purchased Danny Welbeck from Manchester United for £16m on transfer deadline day . Operating profits are up to £62.1 from £25.2m last year. The club’s total wage bill has risen by almost £11m from £154.5m to £166.4m but remains significantly lower than that of Manchester City and Manchester United (both well in excess of £200m now) and Chelsea. Financial analysts within the influential Arsenal Supporters’ Trust group were expecting cash reserves of around £140m so the £173.3m is a surprise - and will only increase the clamour for Wenger to spend it. He ended the Gunners' nine-year long trophy drought by leading his team to FA Cup victory in May but Arsenal have not won the Premier League title since 2004 and last finished as high as second in 2005. Arsenal’s chairman, Sir Chips Keswick, said: ‘Our revenues [including property income] have exceeded £300m, underpinned by TV and the significant progress made on our commercial agenda, and our improved financial position has allowed us to supplement the squad with important new signings. 'Our ambition is to put Arsenal Football Club at the pinnacle of the game here and in Europe. We all want to savour a repeat of the joys of last May.” Welbeck is yet to score a goal for the club despite good chances against Dortmund and Manchester City . Mesut Ozil, whose recent performances have been criticised, is the club's record signing at over £42m . Gazidis, said: ‘The club is in excellent shape, both on and off the pitch. We are proud of our 11th FA Cup success and the reward this represents to our fans in the Arsenal community around the world. 'There is always more to do and, whether investing in the team or in training facilities which will provide long-term benefit to the club, our guiding principles are the same and our focus is clear, on delivering more on field success. 'This remains the shared ambition of our majority shareholder Stan Kroenke, the board and everyone connected with the club. 'We are well placed to deliver against those ambitions.’ Calum Chambers joined Arsenal from Southampton and the 19-year-old is getting plenty of first team action . Mathieu Debuchy's injury has left Arsenal light at the back after they failed to buy enough defenders . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Arsene Wenger spent £78million over the summer on the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck . Arsenal boss could have spent £60m more this summer . Gunners brought in five players but did not purchase a holding midfielder . Wenger could use the excess money in January or next summer . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Arsene Wenger spent £78million over the summer on the likes of Alexis Sanchez and Danny Welbeck . Arsenal boss could have spent £60m more this summer . Gunners brought in five players but did not purchase a holding midfielder . Wenger could use the excess money in January or next summer .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- A Beijing-bound United Airlines flight returned to Washington's Dulles International Airport Thursday evening because of a child custody investigation. United Airlines Flight 897 took off on time at 12:20 p.m. ET, but had to return to Dulles at the request of federal law enforcement, an airline spokesperson said. The Federal Bureau of Investigation had received an alert that a mother on that flight was allegedly taking her child out of the country illegally, an FBI spokesman told CNN. Upon the flight's return "the flight was met by law enforcement including FBI agents and three individuals were removed from the plane to include a grandmother, mother and child," FBI spokesman Andrew Ames confirmed, via email. "The mother was taken into custody on suspicion of committing an international parental kidnapping and the child was reunited with the father. The grandmother was not detained." The criminal complaint charges that Wenjing Liu, also known as Linda Liu, unlawfully attempted "to remove a child from the United States with intent to obstruct the lawful exercise of parental rights." After separating and starting divorce proceedings in 2013, Liu and William J. Ruifrok III were awarded joint custody of their 4-year-old son, who was born in China and is a dual U.S.-Chinese citizen, the complaint stated. The 2014 custody agreement doesn't allow either party to travel outside of the United States without "express written and notarized consent of the other party, provided in advance of the trip," according to the complaint. In an interview with law enforcement after being removed from the flight, Liu admitted violating the custody order by removing her son from the United States without his father's consent, according to the complaint. She made her first appearance in federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia on Friday and has a bond hearing scheduled for Monday. After the aircraft returned to Dulles, United assigned a new crew due to crew flight time limits, and the flight departed again for Beijing at 7:47 pm ET, the United spokesperson said. CNN's initial attempts to reach a representative for Liu were not successful. It's a federal crime in the United States for parents to take or attempt to take their children out of the United States or keep them out of the country to obstruct another parent's custodial rights. But while federal authorities may prosecute one parent, they can't necessarily return a child who is already outside the country to the other parent. About one quarter of the 1,800 to 2,000 annual missing children reports received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are for international parental abductions, according to Maureen Heads, a supervisor in the center's missing children division. The U.S. Department of State tries to return kidnapped children through negotiation, sometimes made easier if the other country is also a signatory to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Parental Child Abduction. The United States and more than 70 other countries have signed the convention, but it only applies if both countries involved are signatories. "That leaves many countries where there is no partner" for the United States to negotiate with, said Heads. "It can be a real challenge at times for parents." China is not a signatory to the convention, which Heads said could have made it harder for the father in the United Airlines case to get his child back. Seat recline fight diverts another flight . Two face charges after plane returns to Canada with military jet escort . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] A United Airlines flight bound for Beijing turned around five hours into flight . The FBI alerted the flight crew to a possible international parental kidnapping . A woman traveling with her son was detained upon their return . The 4-year-old boy was returned to his father . [/SUMMARY]</s>

A United Airlines flight bound for Beijing turned around five hours into flight . The FBI alerted the flight crew to a possible international parental kidnapping . A woman traveling with her son was detained upon their return . The 4-year-old boy was returned to his father .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Chelsea skipper John Terry has admitted he felt lost arriving back for pre season training without former vice captain Frank Lampard - and he doesn't like seeing the Blues legend in a sky blue kit either. Lampard has moved onto pastures new since his Stamford Bridge contract expired - and began training with Manchester City this week as he spends six months at Chelsea's Premier League title rivals before heading for New York City FC. But Terry found that move - and Ashley Cole's Roma switch - tough to take having spent years playing alongside the veteran pair for club and country only for the trio to now be completely split up. VIDEO Scroll down for 'Arsene Wenger: Frank Lampard loan raises FFP suspicions' Partners: Frank Lampard and John Terry won all the big trophies during their 13 years together at Chelsea . Different shade of blue: But now Lampard has joined title rivals Manchester City ahead of a move to New York . Tough to take: Judging by his comments Terry won't have enjoyed these pictures of his friend Lampard . Chum: Terry celebrates with Lampard after the midfielder set him up for a goal against Everton last season . 'I felt lost the first few days (of pre season),' Terry admitted. 'At Cobham Lamps is next door to me and Ash is a couple up. 'We've grown up together and won and lost here at Chelsea and done many great things so I was very sad to see them go. 'And to see Ash already sign for Roma and Lamps has signed for New York... It doesn't seem right to me seeing them in different shirts. Maybe over time that will ease but it doesn't seem right,' he told Chelsea TV. Old guard: Skipper Terry has lost Lampard and Ashley Cole to pastures new this summer . Ready to go: Terry spoke to Chelsea TV about starting the new campaign without his old friends . Pleased to still be here: Terry got another one year deal at Stamford Bridge, unlike Cole and Lampard . Passion: Chelsea could miss Lampard's influence in midfield - which is of course City's gain . 'He's been an idol and someone I aspire to be in training, around the place, off the field. He was a great character but footballing wise I've never met someone who works as hard as he does on the field to improve his game. 'To do what he has done at the club... for me there's no one better. Lamps has been an absolute legend at this football club and his legacy will remain forever. 'This club is evolving. One day we'll all be gone.' Blues brothers: Lampard and Terry have held the captaincy and vice captaincy through Chelsea's success . Legacy: Terry doesn't think anyone will ever match Lampard's achievements at Chelsea . Unwinding: The Chelsea skipper took some time out to watch the new Inbetweeners film with his wife Toni . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Terry and Lampard spent 13 years at Stamford Bridge together . Now the Chelsea skipper has lost his vice captain to Manchester City . Lampard is spending six months in Manchester before moving to New York . Left back Cole has also departed for Roma after a long spell with the Blues . Terry says Lampard was his idol in training and that he leaves a legacy . But now the midfielder will pass on his experience to City's youngsters . Terry says Chelsea are evolving as a club and one day he too will go . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Terry and Lampard spent 13 years at Stamford Bridge together . Now the Chelsea skipper has lost his vice captain to Manchester City . Lampard is spending six months in Manchester before moving to New York . Left back Cole has also departed for Roma after a long spell with the Blues . Terry says Lampard was his idol in training and that he leaves a legacy . But now the midfielder will pass on his experience to City's youngsters . Terry says Chelsea are evolving as a club and one day he too will go .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 21:31 EST, 12 June 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 01:18 EST, 13 June 2013 . A couple whose Navy SEAL son was killed in Afghanistan have joined a class-action lawsuit against the U.S. government over the National Security Agency's collection of Verizon phone records. Charles and Mary Anne Strange joined the suit, which seeks billions in damages, after it was filed in federal court in D.C. on Sunday, accusing Obama's administration of breaching the privacy of millions of Americans. The couple, from Philadelphia, lost their 25-year-old son Michael in a helicopter crash on August 6, 2011 while he served in Afghanistan. Scroll down for video . In pursuit: Charles Strange and his wife Mary Anne, whose Navy SEAL son Michael was killed in Afghanistan, have joined a class action against the government as they believe their phone was tapped . Killed in action: Michael Strange, 25, died when his helicopter went down in Afghanistan in 2011 . Mr Strange told CBS: 'Somebody has to be held accountable for . my son’s death. Thirty brave Americans, the biggest loss in the Afghan . war. 'And that’s when I started asking questions, that’s when my phone . got tapped.' The grieving father, from Torresdale, said he heard strange tapping noises during calls and received text messages from unknown numbers in the months after his son died. Mr Strange believes that he was among the millions of Verizon customers being monitored by the NSA because he has been highly critical of the Obama administration. The couple believe that their son's helicopter could have been shot down by insurgents in retaliation for the killing of Osama Bin Laden three months earlier, ABC reported. Mr Strange claims that when he reported the odd tapping to Verizon and the messages, an employee told him that someone was listening in the U.S. and Afghanistan. The couple are outraged at being monitored by the government, having done nothing wrong. The Stranges were part of group of families who previously filed a lawsuit against the government over the helicopter crash where 38 died including members of their son's SEAL Team and other U.S. and Afghan troops. The families of the deceased servicemen have claimed there was a cover-up and questioned the official report, according to CNN. Evidence? Mr Strange points to the text and call on his phone from the unknown number . Watching: Mr Strange said that a Verizon employee told him his phone was being monitored . The suit, against President Obama, the NSA and Justice Department, was originally filed by attorney Larry Klayman who founded Freedom Watch, a political advocacy group. Mr Klayman, a former federeal prosecutor, also plans to file a lawsuit on Thursday against Facebook, Google, Microsoft and six other companies for their allegedly complicity. The NSA's practice of monitoring customers was revealed by former employee Edward Snowden who has since fled his home in Hawaii for Hong Kong. Last week, the Guardian newspaper in the UK . reported that the secret Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on April 25 . issued an order granting the NSA permission to collect telephone records . of millions of Verizon customers. The order was good until July 19, the . newspaper said. The order requires Verizon, one of the . nation’s largest telecommunications companies, on an 'ongoing, daily . basis' to give the NSA information on all telephone calls in its . systems, both within the U.S. and between the U.S. and other countries. Whistleblower: Edward Snowden, a former NSA employee, blew the cover on the government's monitoring of thousands of U.S. citizens . Big Brother is watching: The NSA program PRISM collects data on millions of internet users . The American Civil Liberties Union also sued the Obama administration on Tuesday, asking the government to halt its phone-tracking program that it says is unconstitutional. The lawsuit was filed in federal court in New York by the American Civil Liberties Union, along with the New York Civil Liberties Union. 'The practice is akin to snatching every American’s address book – with annotations detailing whom we spoke to, when we talked, for how long, and from where,' the lawsuit says. '“It gives the government a comprehensive record of our associations and public movements, revealing a wealth of detail about our familial, political, professional, religious, and intimate associations.' The lawsuit – which names as defendants the heads of national intelligence as well as the agencies they lead, including the National Security Agency, the FBI, the Department of Defense and the Department of Justice – also asks the court to purge phone records collected under the program, claiming the government action violates the First and Fourth Amendments of the Constitution. The Department of Justice did not immediately return a call seeking comment. Obama has defended the program and says privacy must be balanced with security. The ACLU claims standing as a former customer of Verizon, adding that the government likely has much of its metadata stored in its databases. The suit also alleges the government’s program exceeds the congressional authority provided by the Patriot Act and singles out a particular provision that has given the government more leeway in obtaining various records for intelligence investigations. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Charles and Mary Anne Strange, from Philadelphia, said they heard strange tapping on the line in the months after son Michael's death . Mr Strange said: 'When I started asking questions, that’s when my phone . got tapped' [/SUMMARY]</s>

Charles and Mary Anne Strange, from Philadelphia, said they heard strange tapping on the line in the months after son Michael's death . Mr Strange said: 'When I started asking questions, that’s when my phone . got tapped'

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<s>[ARTICLE] 'Worrying': ChildLine is dealing with increasing numbers of calls from teenagers upset after seeing pornographic videos and images online . The number of youngsters ringing ChildLine after encountering videos of hardcore pornography on the internet has soared. Counsellors are dealing with more than 50 calls a month from teenagers upset after seeing adult images. Some are said to be worried about becoming addicted to porn. The number of calls is up 34 per cent over a year, leading to renewed fears about the safety of children online. Last night, ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen said hardcore adult videos were ‘warping’ children’s understanding of what normal sex is, persuading them to copy behaviour which is ‘disturbing, even dangerous’. Girls have called the helpline to report that they are being pressured, coerced or even forced into mimicking adult videos. In an article for the Mail, the former That’s Life presenter warned that the easy availability of internet porn meant that risky sexual behaviour was becoming ‘normalised’. ChildLine said it was being flooded with calls from young girls suffering in sexually abusive relationships. Pornographic videos are freely available on the internet without proof of age. Both ChildLine and the NSPCC are campaigning for more action to educate children and parents on the dangers of internet porn. They have also joined the Mail in calling on the Government to introduce an automatic block on online porn to protect children. Miss Rantzen said she would like to . see a comprehensive ‘opt-in’ system, where over-18s would have to . specifically say they wanted to be able to access adult images following . a rigorous age verification procedure. The . Department for Education is consulting on whether to strengthen . controls. Parents and charities have two more weeks to air their views. Disturbing: Girls have called the helpline to report that they are being pressured, coerced or even forced into mimicking adult videos (picture posed by model) In her article, Miss Rantzen said: ‘At ChildLine we are worried that we are hearing more and more often from children and teenagers who are suffering serious abuse from other young people. ‘We believe from what our callers  tell us that this may be because hardcore adult videos are now just a few clicks away for many teenagers, and this may be warping their understanding of what is normal – so they are mimicking behaviour which is quite unacceptable and frankly disturbing, even dangerous.’ ChildLine was set up by Miss Rantzen in 1986 to tackle the issue of child abuse. It is now part of the NSPCC. 'Warped': ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen (pictured) says many teenagers are copying behaviour which is 'quite unacceptable and frankly disturbing, even dangerous' The helpline said that during the year . 2011/12 it carried out 641 counselling sessions following calls from . children who had been ‘exposed to sexually indecent images such as . pornographic material and videos’. This . works out at more than 50 a month – up 34 per cent on the 478 total the . year before. The number of boys contacting ChildLine about the issue . has increased most notably – up 70 per cent to 268 in 2011/12. The NSPCC is campaigning for more education in schools to help children protect themselves on the internet, and more help for parents so they can keep their children safe. It wants the online industry to make a firm commitment to tackle the scourge of online porn, and says the Government should legislate if the industry drags its heels. Jon Brown, the NSPCC’s lead spokesman on sexual abuse prevention, said: ‘With over 4million pornographic websites on the internet, an increasing number of children are learning about sex and personal relationships through the warped lens of adult porn. ‘Pornography sends out unrealistic messages and expectations and is a poor and damaging sex educator for young people. ‘Though there are filters to block this material, they rely on users having the understanding and ability to activate them. Putting the onus on adults to make a decision to view pornography online, rather having it freely available to everyone, would go a long way to shield children.’ He said it was also vital that parents and teachers get the information and support they need to teach children about caring and respectful relationships. ChildLine collects anonymised information on some of the calls. They reveal how boys are increasingly becoming addicted to online porn, while girls are increasingly worried about the consequences. One teenage boy said: ‘My friend in . school has porn on his phone and he showed it to me. Since then I have . become addicted to it.’ Another . boy said: ‘My brother puts sex videos on my computer and shows me them. I have asked him to stop but he keeps doing it. My family would be . really annoyed if they found out.’ A teenage girl said: ‘My friend has upset me. She called me sick because she came round to my house and I showed her some sex videos on the internet. 'I did not like watching them at first but my dad likes them so I started watching them when he had  them on.’ In her article, Miss Rantzen said tougher action was needed from the web industry and from Government to ensure children were protected. She said: ‘The Government are currently on the cusp of having to take a brave decision on how to protect young people from these videos. ‘And whilst filters and blocks aren’t the only solution, they are a big step in the right direction and an opt-in system can only be a positive thing.’ 'Under pressure': ChildLine has received hundreds of calls from girls feeling coerced into sending sexual images of themselves to boys on their phones . Childline has received hundreds of calls from teenage girls under pressure to send boys sexual images of themselves in a phenomenon known as ‘sexting’. Many say they have already sent pictures and videos but regret it – in many cases because the images have been shared between the boys’ friends or even put up on the internet. The pictures are usually taken on mobile phones and then texted or emailed to boys. ChildLine said it carried out 274 counselling sessions about sexting in the year 2011/12. Many girls who take part in the practice have told ChildLine that they have ended up with depression or mental health problems, because they are humiliated by the sharing of the images. Others regret taking part because they do not think they are ready. The NSPCC warns that girls are being pressurised into copying what happens in videos they see online, and then ‘sext’ the images to boys. They say the influence of internet porn means that boys are increasingly seeing girls merely as sex objects – putting them under pressure to perform for them. Esther Rantzen, founder of ChildLine, said: ‘Young people need to know that “sexting” and being abused are not a normal part of growing up and that they have the right to say no.’ A study by parent advice charity Family Lives earlier this year found that girls as young as 11 are taking part in intimate webcam sessions on social networking sites. And Peter Davies of the Child Exploitation and Online Protection centre warned that the phenomenon of sexting was now so widespread that children as young as five need to be taught about the dangers in school. ‘The moment a child becomes the subject of the education system, that’s when you should start,’ he told MPs on the education select committee. ‘We used to extend our education packages down to ten, they are now down to about eight. ‘We are realising we may need to pitch them at ages below that because this is not something that kids do when they are at home under the natural surveillance of their family – the phone is in  their pocket and with them all  the time.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Safety fears raised as number of calls increases 34 per cent over a year . Some teenagers are said to be worried about becoming addicted to porn . ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen says children were becoming 'warped' Girls say they are being coerced or even forced into mimicking adult videos . 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Safety fears raised as number of calls increases 34 per cent over a year . Some teenagers are said to be worried about becoming addicted to porn . ChildLine founder Esther Rantzen says children were becoming 'warped' Girls say they are being coerced or even forced into mimicking adult videos . Campaigners call on Government to bring in automatic block on online porn .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Amanda Williams . PUBLISHED: . 08:37 EST, 7 December 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 13:30 EST, 7 December 2012 . TOWIE stars Sam and Billie Faiers wrote to an Old Bailey judge pleading for leniency for their stepfather, jailed for four years today for his part in a £1.1 million bullion robbery. The pair said that David Chatwood was 'helpful in their shop' in a letter to the judge ahead of sentencing. The reality TV stars along with Sam's boyfriend Joey Essex sat in the public gallery and waved to Chatwood, 58, as he was led from the dock at the Old Bailey today. The Only Way Is Essex reality TV stars Sam and Billie Faiers, Joey Essex and Suzanne Wells are pictured arriving at London's Old Bailey court for the sentencing of David Chatwood, the Faiers sister's step-father . Chatwood (left) is married to the Towie stars' mother Sue Wells (right).  Chatwood has been jailed for four years . Sentencing Judge Richard Hone QC . said: 'In Chatwood's case I have read and considered not only his own . letter from prison but also letters from his daughters who wrote they . found him helpful in their shop and a note from someone called John . Chatwood of JCB Building Services.' Because Chatwood has served seven-and-a-half months on remand he could be released by April 2014. Chatwood was one of the ringleaders behind the staged robbery gold and silver bars in Belgium. Chatwood - known to pals as 'Chatty' - . helped organised the plot which saw 29kg of gold and 160kg of silver . stolen from a lorry near Antwerp. He pleaded guilty at the plea and case . management hearing. Fellow ringleader John Corley, 53, who was convicted after an Old Bailey trial, was jailed for six years. Sentencing Judge Richard Hone QC . said: 'After a trial at this court lasting some weeks John Corley was . convicted and others have pleaded guilty to a well organised and . sophisticated conspiracy to steal gold and silver bullion that was being . transported from Switzerland to Birmingham in the UK. The Faiers' stepfather Chatwood was involved in a plot to steal gold and silver bullion in an Italian Job-style heist in Belgium . The couple seemed uncharacteristically camera shy as they headed into court . John Corley of Whitstable, Kent, has also been found guilty following a trial and will also be sentenced . 'There were preliminary preparations . in the months of June and July 2011 which have been categorised as a . possible dummy run for what occurred on October 4 2011 when gold and . silver bullion to the value of approximately £1million was stolen from a . lorry being driven by Brian Mulcahay. 'Many of the defendant are professional and experienced criminals with bad records.' Of Chatwood he added: 'The Crown's case is he is a principal organiser. 'He seems on the evidence to meet . co-conspirators including breach of trust lorry driver Mulcahay and . plainly these meetings were in furtherance of that conspiracy.' The bullion belonged to a precious . metal company and was en route to the UK last October driven by inside . man Brian Mulcahay, 46 and known as 'the Vicar.' He was jailed for . three-and-a-half years after admitting his role too. But the plot was 'doomed to failure' because some of the gang were being watched by British police and they . were all soon rounded up following the robbery at the side of a the . Belgium motorway. Detectives had watched as Chatwood . would meet up with Corley in a South Weald churchyard, and pubs in . Brentwood, Harlow and Dartford Bridge in the company with other . conspirators. Stanley Rose, 75, and David Gale, 56, . who were recruited to look after the bullion in Belgium before it was . sold on were jailed for four years and three years respectively. Hired help Gary Cummins, 51, brought in to unload the lorry was given three years. John Price, QC, prosecuting, told an earlier hearing: 'Although this theft was executed in Belgium, this British lorry and its valuable bullion cargo had been targeted for the theft by British thieves. 'This had been a crime ‘Made in Britain’.' VIDEO: TOWIE sisters leave court after stepfather's sentencing... [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] David Chatwood, stepfather to the TV stars, was said to be the ringleader in the plot . They begged for leniency for the 58-year-old saying he 'was helpful in their shop' He has served seven-and-a-half months on remand and could be released by April 2014 . [/SUMMARY]</s>

David Chatwood, stepfather to the TV stars, was said to be the ringleader in the plot . They begged for leniency for the 58-year-old saying he 'was helpful in their shop' He has served seven-and-a-half months on remand and could be released by April 2014 .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Jill Reilly . PUBLISHED: . 04:02 EST, 29 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 09:59 EST, 29 April 2013 . A powerful explosion has damaged a building in the centre of the Czech capital, Prague, injuring up to 40 people. Authorities say they believe some people are buried in the rubble. Police spokesman Tomas Hulan says it is not certain what caused the blast in Divadelni Street, but it was likely a natural gas explosion . The street was covered with rubble and has been sealed off by police who have also evacuated people from nearby buildings and closed a wide area around the explosion site. Injured: A powerful explosion has damaged a building in the centre of the Czech capital Prague with people feared buried in the rubble . Cause: Police said it is not immediately clear what caused the blast in Divadelni Street this morning, but it was probably a gas explosion . Investigation: The street is covered with rubble and has been sealed off by police . Zdenek Schwarz, head of the rescue service in Prague, says up to 40 people have been injured. Windows in buildings located hundreds of metres from the blast were shattered, including some in the nearby National Theatre. The explosion was heard as far as Prague Castle about a . mile (1.6 km) across the Vltava river. A . police spokesman said that there had been about 15 people in the . building, which included an office of the International Air Transport . Association (IATA) and an art gallery. Firefighters spokeswoman Pavlina Adamcova said rescuers were still searching the rubble, using sniffer dogs. Rescue service spokeswoman Jirina Ernestova said there were foreigners among the injured but had no further details immediately. Some of the injured were taken to Prague's hospitals for treatment while others, many of whom were hit by flying glass, were treated by rescuers at the scene. Hurt: An injured man removes his shirt before receiving medical treatment . Injured women are helped away from the scene of the blast in the Czech capital, Prague . Damage: Windows in buildings located hundreds of metres from the blast were shattered, including some in the nearby National Theatre . Tourists at the famed Charles Bridge also felt the blast. 'There was glass everywhere and people shouting and crying,' Vaclav Rokyta, a Czech student said near the scene. 'I was in the bathroom, no windows, . the door was closed. Honestly, if I had been in my bed I would have been . covered in glass,' said Z.B. Haislip, a student from Raleigh, North . Carolina, who was in a nearby building. The Faculty of Social Sciences of Prague's Charles University and the Film and TV School of the Academy of Sciences of Performing Arts are located next to the damaged building. Prime Minister Petr Necas said in a statement he was 'deeply hit by the tragedy of the gas explosion. The road closures caused major traffic disruption and confused thousands of tourists. Some new arrivals to the city had to stand on street corners, unable to reach their hotels, their baggage loaded onto trolleys. Hotel staff urged them to be patient. Evacuate: Injured people leave the scene of the explosion . Statement: Prime Minister Petr Necas said in a statement he was 'deeply hit by the tragedy of the gas explosion' Explosion: Injured people sit on a sidewalk after a explosion downtown Prague this morning . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Powerful explosion has damaged a building in the centre of Czech capital . Police believe some people are buried in the rubble . At least 40 people have been injured - no deaths have been reported . The street is covered with rubble and has been sealed off by police . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Powerful explosion has damaged a building in the centre of Czech capital . Police believe some people are buried in the rubble . At least 40 people have been injured - no deaths have been reported . The street is covered with rubble and has been sealed off by police .

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<s>[ARTICLE] A family has begged for the speed limit to be cut outside their house after ten serious crashes in 18 months. The Pinnocks from Wickford, Essex, say it is only a matter of time before somebody is killed after another head-on crash last week left two people in hospital. They have taken pictures of almost all the accidents, including one which left a car on its roof, another smashed into a tree and one vehicle that destroyed their fence and ended up in their garden. Dangerous: An Essex family says that somebody will soon be killed after ten crashes in 18 months outside their home, including several who smashed through their fence and into their garden . Black spot: These two cars were totalled on February 7 2014 at 6am - which has led to calls for a cut in the speed limit from 60mph . Latest incident: Police inspect a vehicle after a crash that led to two men being taken to hospital last Tuesday . Alison Pinnock, 47, said: 'There have been 10 accidents on this stretch of road, in the past 18 months. 'A number of them have ended up with cars crashing in to our garden. 'We have written to the council a number of times about the problems here. 'We want to see the speed limit reduced from 60mph to 40mph or 30mph. People are just driving along here too quick. Dramatic: This vehicle was left on its roof following an accident ion December 1 last year. The family living next to the crash site say it will inevitably cost lives sooner rather than later . Another fence destroyed: This lorry piles into the Pinnocks' garden near Basildon in Essex on February 13 . In bad shape: This transit van was destroyed in yet another crash on December 30 last year, and the local council has now confirmed plans to improve the road . Another casualty: This smashed estate vehicle is towed away and just last week two people were treated in hospital after another crash on December 1 last year . 'We are frightened it is just a matter of time before someone is killed.' Councillors say highways engineers will be looking at changing the layout of the road as part of the redevelopment of the nearby Runwell Hospital site. Decimated: Vehicles have regularly lost control and smashed into the family's fence. This picture was taken after a crash in February last year . Last week two people were taken to hospital, one with serious injuries, following a head-on smash on the same stretch of road. Malcolm Buckley, Basildon Council member for regeneration said: 'There has been a proposal to for the entry to the site to be moved down the hill, from the Toby Carvery. 'We are also considering weight restrictions on Runwell Road to discourage people from using it as a cut through between the Rettendon Turnpike and Wickford. 'Changes to the speed limit would be part of the considerations by highways engineers.' Councillor Ray Ride, who represents Runwell, said he was aware of the problems in Runwell Road and was working with councillors at Basildon and County Hall. He said: 'It is a dangerous spot with a record of accidents all affecting the Pinnock's home. 'Within the redevelopment of the Runwell Hospital site, which is imminent, road improvements will go in. 'Those might well assist my view that there should be further protection for the Pinnock family and their neighbours. 'We are looking at what options are available.' The Pinnocks family are urging the council to reduce the speed limit after the following 10 crashes occurred outside their property within an 18-month period. 30 Nov 2012  -  5.30am, car overturns onto roof and driver is taken to hospital for treatment1 Dec 2012 -  1.30am, silver Ford hatchback crashes and leaves man trapped inside 1 Dec 2012  - 4.30am, blue hatchback crashes and knocks out electricity in the area 30 Dec 2012 -  9.20pm, white Ford Transit crashes15 Jan 2013 -  Car spins around in road and crashes into next-door neighbour's tree3 Feb 2013 - 3.20am, crash outside property, no further details7 Feb 2013 - 6am, Ford Ka and another vehicle crash. Driver of Ka cut free. Road closed and electricity supply down13 Feb 2013 - 6am, lorry ploughs through garden fence1 April 2013 - 10.45am, car towing a caravan is involved in a collision with a cyclist11 May 2014 - Two-car collision, with one vehicle ending up in Pinnocks' garden . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Pinnocks from Essex say 'just a matter of time before someone is killed' They have taken photos of the series of smashes outside their home . Council have confirmed plans to change roads after ten serious crashes . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Pinnocks from Essex say 'just a matter of time before someone is killed' They have taken photos of the series of smashes outside their home . Council have confirmed plans to change roads after ten serious crashes .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The Kremlin was accused yesterday of faking video footage of an alleged Ukrainian missile attack on pro-Russian separatists. The apparent deception was seen as an attempt by Moscow to discredit the government in Kiev and provide a pretext for further Russian military action in Ukraine. A sequence of images released by Russian military chiefs appeared to show a blazing rocket landing on a rebel-occupied block of flats in the Ukrainian city of Makiyivka, 15 miles from the regional capital Donetsk. Original: The video of a failed launch of a Russian satellite-carrying rocket from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan in July last year . Fake? TV footage, released by Russian military chiefs, with apparently superimposed buildings being 'bombed' The dramatic footage was broadcast by a TV channel controlled by the Russian Defence Ministry with a commentary accusing Kiev of indiscriminately attacking civilians. According to Ukrainian authorities, however, the film was of the bungled launch of a Russian satellite-carrying rocket from the Baikonur space centre in Kazakhstan in July last year. A photograph of the Proton-M rocket – which crashed during the failed launch – appears to have been superimposed on photographs of the block of flats in Makayivka to give the impression the building was under attack from a Tochka short-range ballistic missile. The Ukrainian National Security Council said: ‘The trajectory and cloud of smoke of the rocket match the botched Baikonur launch. Original: Ukrainian authorities say the photograph of this rocket crash was used to fake the bombing, so that Russian chiefscould discredit the government in Kiev . Fake? They said the image had been superimposed onto photographs of the block of flats in Makayivka, Ukraine to give the impression the building was under attack from a Tochka short-range ballistic missile . 'This video clearly demonstrates how the Russian propaganda factory... does not hesitate to distort the facts.’ There was no response from the Russians and the footage was later withdrawn from the TV station’s website. In a further heightening of tension, the Kremlin was accused of looting military equipment from Ukraine and taking it to Russia in lorries that Moscow had claimed were delivering humanitarian aid to the war-torn eastern region. Ukrainian border guards were not allowed to inspect the 227 trucks as they rolled back into Russia yesterday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel flew to Kiev yesterday for talks with President Poroshenko and called for an immediate ceasefire. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Kremlin accused of faking video of alleged attack on pro-Russian separatists . Apparent decision seen as Moscow attempt to discredit government in Kiev . Images appear to show rocket landing on rebel-occupied flats in Ukraine . Ukrainian authorities say film was of bungled launch of satellite in July 2013 . Rocket photograph appears to have been superimposed onto flats, they say . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Kremlin accused of faking video of alleged attack on pro-Russian separatists . Apparent decision seen as Moscow attempt to discredit government in Kiev . Images appear to show rocket landing on rebel-occupied flats in Ukraine . Ukrainian authorities say film was of bungled launch of satellite in July 2013 . Rocket photograph appears to have been superimposed onto flats, they say .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- The oil spill on the Gulf Coast has states and visitors bureaus working hard to keep the public updated and reassure beach-bound travelers. Here are some of the latest updates from destinations affected by the oil disaster: . Northwest Florida . Oil has affected sections of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key beaches, according to the Pensacola Bay Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Photos from the area showed patches of dark, syrup-like oil on the white sand. A health advisory has been issued by Escambia County for parts of Pensacola Beach and Fort Pickens, CNN's Rich Phillips reported. iReport: Share your photos of affected beaches . The beaches in Fort Walton Beach, Destin and Okaloosa Island are open to the public, and the air quality is good, according to the Emerald Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau, which represents the three destinations. "Depending on the wind direction, tar balls may float ashore in Destin or Ft. Walton Beach later in the week, but cleaning crews are standing by," the bureau's website said. Small to moderate-size tar balls continue to wash up on some beaches of south Walton County, but the impact has been isolated, and all 15 beach communities remain open, according to the Walton County Tourist Development Council's website. Meanwhile, small scattered tar balls and oil patches have affected Panama City Beach, but the beaches are open and the swimming is still safe, the area's visitors bureau website said. "Our sugary white sand beaches are open for the enjoyment of our guests and, as of now, we are seeing only intermittent impact," according to the bureau. iReport: A slick trip to Perdido Key . Last week, the Escambia County Health Department rescinded a health advisory that had been issued for beaches stretching from the Florida-Alabama border to the entrance of the Perdido Unit of the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Government officials said that there was no oil sheen or oil slick observed in the water from the high-water mark out to 100 yards from shore. Dime-size to 5-inch tar balls continue to wash up in widely scattered areas of northwest Florida, but all of the state's beaches remain open, according to Visit Florida, the state's tourism corporation. Gulf Islands National Seashore . All of the Gulf Islands National Seashore sites, which are in Florida and Mississippi, are open, the National Park Service's website said. But several spots have been affected by the oil spill. On Santa Rosa Island, crews cleaned up when light mousse -- a frothy oil-water mixture -- made landfall. Significant tar balls washed ashore near Opal Beach. "Response efforts include the constant surveillance for oil on the water," the website said. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama . Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have experienced significant oiling, according to the Alabama Gulf Coast Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The beaches are open and visitors are still welcome to sunbathe and walk the beach, but we strongly suggest they swim in a pool or enjoy our many off-beach activities," the site said. The Alabama Department of Public Health has issued an advisory against swimming in waters off Gulf Shores, Orange Beach and Fort Morgan, and in bay waters close to Fort Morgan, Bayou St. John, Terry Cove, Cotton Bayou and Old River. Grand Isle, Louisiana . The oil's biggest impact in Louisiana is on the portion of the coast from the mouth of the Mississippi River extending east, according to a state emergency website. "Most of the Louisiana Gulf Coast, 70 percent, is unaffected by the oil spill and remains open for commercial and recreational fishing," according to the Cajun Coast Visitors and Convention Bureau website. Grand Isle has closed its public beach, the site said. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Oil affects sections of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key beaches . All of Florida's beaches are still open, including tourist hot spots Panama City and Destin . Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Oil affects sections of Pensacola Beach and Perdido Key beaches . All of Florida's beaches are still open, including tourist hot spots Panama City and Destin . Health officials have issued advisory against swimming in Alabama Gulf waters .

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<s>[ARTICLE] This is the moment a man accused of murdering Etan Patz mimed choking the life out of the six-year-old boy in a video-taped confession to cops. Pedro Hernandez wrapped his hands round his own neck and mimed squeezing in the footage, shown today to jurors who will decide whether Hernandez murdered the child in 1979. Hernandez, 54, was in the courtroom and watched the tape, in which he say he 'just couldn't let go' of the boy's neck. Scroll down for video . Acting out: A jury saw this footage of murder suspect Pedro Hernandez acting out how he allegedly killed Etan Patz in 1979 . Fiction? Hernandez's lawyer says that the taped confession is not what happened - and that Hernandez made it up because he is mentally ill . He went on to explain how he shoved Etan's body in a trash bag and dumped it on a Manhattan sidewalk after the killing. However, according to his attorney, the confession is a fiction, which Hernandez only told police because he is mentally ill. In the video he said: 'I was nervous. My legs were jumping. I wanted to let go, but I just couldn't let go. I felt like something just took over me.' 'I don't know what to say. Something just took over me, and I was just choking him.' Hernandez was a teenage stock clerk at a convenience store a few blocks from where Etan was last seen on his way to school on May 25, 1979. It was Etan's first time walking to school alone. 'I don't know why I came up to him,' Hernandez says on the tape, calmly. 'I just approached to him, and I asked him: ''You want a soda?'' Pedro Hernandez, pictured in 2012, was seen confessing to the murder of Etan Patz (right) in a videotaped confession show to the jury in court on Tuesday . 'He didn't say nothing to me, even when I was choking him. He didn't kick. He didn't do nothing. He just kind of stood there, and I just felt bad what I did.' The boy went limp, but was still alive when he disposed of the body, he said. 'He was still gasping,' Hernandez said on the videotape. The next day, he returned to the alley to look for the body but it was gone. 'I was going to throw it away in the garbage if it was still there,' Hernandez said during the taped confession. Hernandez said had never met Etan or his family before the killing. The interview took place from 2.15am until 7.15am on Thursday morning, May 24, 2012. That was about a month after authorities began a highly-publicized excavation of the basement of a Soho building in an effort to crack the cold case. Etan's father, Stanley Patz and sister Shirea sat in court as the jury was transfixed by the videotaped confession, which the defense said was coerced by police from a mentally ill man who suffers from hallucinations. Stanley Patz, the father of Etan Patz, pictured on Tuesday entering the murder trial of Pedro Hernandez at Manhattan Supreme Court in New York. Jurors were shown the videotaped confession of the man accused of killing his six-year-old son today . On the videotape, an investigator asked Hernandez what happened after he left Patz. 'I just feel like nothing, like nothing happened, like I didn't do nothing wrong,' Hernandez said. 'I know that I did something wrong, but it didn't bother me that much. I just kept working.' On the videotape, he described three previous confessions to the killing, including one to his first wife, who he told: 'I killed someone and it was a child.' Hernandez also said he confessed to a lifelong friend and a New Jersey church group. 'We were holding hands, praying,' he said on the videotape. 'I told everybody that I killed somebody.' Hernandez has pleaded not guilty to killing Etan, whose body has never been found. Stanley Patz, pictured with his daughter Shira Patz at court in New York City on Tuesday. Miss Patz has maintained absolute privacy since her brother's disappearance in 1979, to the extent that it is not known why she is in a wheelchair . The six-year-old's disappearance prompted an international search and spurred major changes in how law enforcement nationwide handle missing children reports. He was one of the first missing children whose picture appeared on a milk carton. In the tape, Hernandez also spoke about being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and taking medication for pain from an on-the-job injury from working at a dress factory in New Jersey. The confession was played in September during a hearing on whether it could be used at trial. Some personal details about Hernandez's life were removed after his attorney objected. The clip shown Tuesday is one of three confession videos made after Hernandez was arrested following a tip in May 2012. The other videos were expected to be played. Anthony Curtin, the NYPD homicide detective who took Pedro Hernandez's confession in 2012, enters court on Tuesday in Manhattan. Hernandez's defense said that the confession was coerced from a mentally-ill man . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Pedro Hernandez, of New Jersey, admitted in hours of video to choking Etan, shoving his body in a plastic bag and dumping it on the curb . Etan Patz was last seen on his way to school on May 25, 1979 in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City . On the tape, Hernandez said: 'I was nervous... I wanted to let go, but I just couldn't let go. I felt like something just took over me' His defense claims the NYPD coerced a confession from a mentally-ill man . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Pedro Hernandez, of New Jersey, admitted in hours of video to choking Etan, shoving his body in a plastic bag and dumping it on the curb . Etan Patz was last seen on his way to school on May 25, 1979 in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City . On the tape, Hernandez said: 'I was nervous... I wanted to let go, but I just couldn't let go. I felt like something just took over me' His defense claims the NYPD coerced a confession from a mentally-ill man .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- Waving and cheering like survivors of some kind of disaster, 200 guests of a Hong Kong business hotel who were confined for a week due to a swine flu scare left the building Friday. The guests and hotel employees were kept in the Metropark Hotel for a week. Businessmen, families and tourists marched out of the Metropark Hotel in the Wanchai bar district at 8:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. ET) Friday when the quarantine was lifted. None of them had the H1N1 virus, as swine flu is technically called, but health authorities imposed the lockdown May 1 after another hotel guest from Mexico was diagnosed with the disease. Dragging luggage and carrying purses and backpacks, they were applauded and cheered by hotel workers and local officials, who formed what looked like a receiving line to send them off. "I am very happy!" one man shouted as he left. Watch more about the guests' release » . Throngs of photographers and reporters stood behind metal barricades to capture images of their departure. The worst part of their confinement? "The food. And no wine!" said a French woman. Several of the departing guests were headed to the airport but, surprisingly, the majority took up the government's offer of free accommodation at two other hotels so they could see the city they never got to visit. The quarantine was imposed more than a week ago after the 25-year-old guest from Mexico tested positive for swine flu. Hong Kong health officials -- unwilling to see a repeat of the SARS epidemic in 2004 that killed nearly 300 people -- placed the hotel on lockdown. Images from a British hotel guest » . Coincidentally the Mexican patient was released from the Princess Margaret Hospital Friday, nearly an hour after the guests who had been quarantined at the hotel, a hospital spokesman said. Deputy Director of Home Affairs Adeline Wong said in a statement that after a final medical check, hotel guests would be given medical certificates allowing them to travel. But the hotel is not open for business as usual after their departure. The building will be closed for intense cleaning and disinfecting, according to Hong Kong Secretary for Food and Health Dr. York Chow. About 100 hotel staff members were also confined to the premises due to the quarantine. During that time, many guests stayed cocooned in their tiny rooms, flipping through channels on the television or staying connected with their work colleagues via Internet chats. They all had to take a 10-day dose of anti-viral medication. None tested positive for the virus. With no pool to lounge by and just one restaurant to pick from, guests milled about in the lobby to pick up food or get their temperatures taken once a day. "We go down to the lobby for food and then back to the room to eat your food," Leslie Carr, a British man, said Thursday. Outside, bars and clubs lay only a short walk away. But police in face masks guarded the doors, barring exit, as packs of reporters and camera crews peered through the hotel's glass windows. CNN's Pauline Chiou and Saeed Ahmed contributed to this report. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] 200 guests of Hong Kong hotel freed after being confined a week due to swine flu . Hong Kong health officials were unwilling to see a repeat of SARS . Hotel to remained closed for intensive cleaning and disinfecting, official says . [/SUMMARY]</s>

200 guests of Hong Kong hotel freed after being confined a week due to swine flu . Hong Kong health officials were unwilling to see a repeat of SARS . Hotel to remained closed for intensive cleaning and disinfecting, official says .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The parents of a baby who died while she was under the care of a childcare worker have called on the industry to introduce written guidelines on sleep and rest. Indianna, five months old, was found unresponsive in her cot at the home of Tracey Cross, who provided services for the Sunshine Coast Family Day Care Scheme, on the morning of July 20, 2012. An inquest into Indianna's death, which ended on Tuesday, was told by a pathologist the baby girl had died of sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS,The Courier Mail reported. Scroll down for video . Mother Emma Hicks, pictured with husband Derek, dropped off her daughter Indianna at the home of carer Tracey Cross on the morning of July 20, 2012 . The parents of the baby, Emma and Derek Hicks, said the inquest had identified issues surrounding 'inconsistent and non-existent' safe sleeping practices, especially those in the childcare industry. 'Nothing will bring our beautiful daughter back, however it is through a medium such as this and a tragedy like this, that changes can be made to reduce the risks and of course, of this happening again to another family,' Mr Hicks said. Mr Hicks described the ordeal as 'traumatic' for the family. His wife said their daughter was a 'beautiful, pink, chubby, happy baby girl' who they 'loved very much'. Pressure from the Hicks was backed up by Department of Education and Training officials, Regulation Assessment and Service Quality executive director Catherine O'Malley saying it was 'a good idea' to put written guidelines on sleep and rest in place for the industry. It is not required under Queensland law, but she stressed if any were brought in they had to be 'non-prescriptive'. Counsel assisting the Coroner Emily Cooper noted in her final submissions that despite the fact it was not possible to find out if Indianna's death could have been avoided, she would recommend looking at introducing sleep and rest policies. It comes after a tearful apology from Tracey Cross who was responsible for Indianna at the time of her death. Ms Cross told the inquest on Monday and the five-month-old's parents she had blamed herself for Indianna's death until she found out the baby had died of SIDS months later. 'I thought I must have wrapped her wrong or suffocated her or something and I blamed myself for a very wrong time,' she said. The home daycare operator said she went into shock immediately after the incident and did not know how to break the news to Ms Hicks when she arrived to pick up Indianna and her son Lachlan. Ms Hicks, who was sitting with her husband Derek, left the Brisbane courtroom in tears as Ms Cross described the moment she realised Indianna was in trouble . 'I apologise to no end that we didn't get to Emma in time,' a sobbing Ms Cross said. 'But you've got to remember that ... by the time the ambulance took Indi ... I was beside myself. 'I knew Emma was going to turn up and I was worried about who was going to tell her. I knew I was in no position (to).' Ms Hicks, who was sitting with her husband Derek, had to leave the courtroom in tears when Ms Cross described the moment she realised Indianna was in trouble. Earlier in the two-day inquest, the grieving mother had told the court she had been reluctant to leave her daughter with Ms Cross, given Indianna had recently been to the doctor with a cold and still had a runny nose. 'I did question leaving her and she insisted that she would be fine,' Ms Hicks said. Ms Hicks also said she was upset Ms Cross started caring for other children less than a week later, and that she had smelt cigarette smoke on Ms Cross and in her home, which she was also concerned about. But in her evidence, Ms Cross rejected both points, saying she had never smoked and she returned to work only in a reduced capacity four weeks after the incident. The inquest looked at the circumstances before Indianna's death, best sleeping practices for children aged three to six months, and how similar deaths could be prevented. Emma Hicks dropped Indianna off at the home of Ms Cross, who provided services for the Sunshine Coast Family Day Care Scheme, on the morning of July 20, 2012. That afternoon, Ms Cross checked on Indianna to find her laying face down, limp and pale. Attempts to revive her on the kitchen floor were unsuccessful and she was pronounced dead at Caloundra Hospital. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Mother Emma Hicks dropped off her baby Indianna at home of carer Tracey Cross on July 20, 2012 . That afternoon Ms Cross found the baby girl laying face down on the kitchen floor, a Brisbane court was told . It was found Indianna had died of sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS . Father Derek Hicks said new guidelines would not bring back his daughter but it could prevent other deaths from happening . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Mother Emma Hicks dropped off her baby Indianna at home of carer Tracey Cross on July 20, 2012 . That afternoon Ms Cross found the baby girl laying face down on the kitchen floor, a Brisbane court was told . It was found Indianna had died of sudden infant death syndrome, also known as SIDS . Father Derek Hicks said new guidelines would not bring back his daughter but it could prevent other deaths from happening .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Swansea City goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski will miss Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur after having his one-match ban confirmed by the Football Association. The Poland international had his appeal claim of wrongful dismissal rejected following an independent regulatory commission hearing on Tuesday. Fabianski was sent off in Swansea's 3-1 Premier League defeat to West Ham at the Liberty Stadium on Sunday. Lukasz Fabianski was sent off on Sunday during Swansea City's Premier League defeat by West Ham United . Swansea appealed against the decision to send off the goalkeeper but his one-match ban has been upheld . The keeper was shown the red card by referee Chris Foy in the 68th minute for a professional foul on Diafra Sakho. Swansea manager Garry Monk claimed Sakho handled the ball before being fouled by Fabianski, leading to the club's appeal. The FA's independent regulatory commission has rejected Swansea's appeal however, ruling Fabianski out of Sunday's clash with Spurs at the Liberty Stadium. 'Swansea City's Lukasz Fabianski will serve a one-match suspension with immediate effect after his claim of wrongful dismissal was dismissed following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today,' the FA confirmed in a statement. 'Fabianski was dismissed for denying a goal scoring opportunity against West Ham United on 7 December 2014.' Fabianski was adjudged to have denied Diafra Sakho a clear goalscoring opportunity when the pair collided . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Lukasz Fabianski was sent off for Swansea City against West Ham United . Goalkeeper appealed his one-match ban but Football Association upheld it . Fabianski will miss Sunday's clash with Tottenham Hotspur . Swansea believed Diafra Sakho handled ball before foul by Fabianski . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Lukasz Fabianski was sent off for Swansea City against West Ham United . Goalkeeper appealed his one-match ban but Football Association upheld it . Fabianski will miss Sunday's clash with Tottenham Hotspur . Swansea believed Diafra Sakho handled ball before foul by Fabianski .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . John Stevens . and Hugo Gye . PUBLISHED: . 16:14 EST, 25 February 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 06:15 EST, 26 February 2014 . A council is investigating why swastikas are carved into the stonework of its offices after a member of the public spotted the masonry 75 years after the building was built. A row of the infamous Nazi symbols adorn part of the stone façade above a door at Essex County Hall in Chelmsford, which was completed in 1939, the year the Second World War started. A member of the public wrote to the council asking why it 'was still commissioned given the symbol's negative connotations.' A county council has been asked to explain why the front of its HQ is decorated with swastikas . They added: 'It struck me as strange seeing as the Nazi party formed in 1933 and by March 1938 were beginning an invasion into Austria. 'It's potentially offensive and upsetting to those that lost loved ones in the war or those that fought for their country.' The council is dealing with the request for an explanation under the Freedom of Information Act. A spokesman said: 'We will be responding in detail to the individual who has raised the questions before making any further comment.' John Hammond of the Chelmsford Civic . Society questioned why the request for an explanation was being made 75 . years after the building was constructed. He said: 'I'm mystified as to why it's coming up now. Personally I think it would be overkill to remove the symbols.' A row of the infamous Nazi symbols are on the stone façade above a door at Essex County Hall in Chelmsford - completed in 1939, the year the Second World War started. A member of the public wrote to the council asking for an explanation . The swastika was used for thousands of years, including a Hindu symbol, before it was adopted by Hitler. The Grade II-listed building was constructed between 1929 to 1939 - the decade of the Nazis' rise to power. The hall 'strongly represents the civic pride and authority of a county council', according to English Heritage. In addition to the controversial swastika carvings, the exterior is decorated with Corinthian columns and other details. The building is particularly noted for its interior fixtures and fittings, including stained glass windows and murals by prominent local artists. The swastika is an ancient symbol whose history stretched back for millennia before its meaning was perverted by Nazi ideology. It is used to represent luck in Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism, and takes its name - meaning 'it is good' from the Sanskrit language in which the Hindu religious texts were written. Many Hindus traditionally painted the swastika symbol over their doors during festivals in order to welcome the gods inside. As well as Asian religions, the swastika has been a popular decorative motif in Greek, Roman, Celtic and Byzantine art, making it one of the most common symbols in human history. However, in 1920 Adolf Hitler declared that the swastika - tilted 45 degrees - should be the official logo of his nascent Nazi Party. When he came to power, he replaced the German flag with a swastika in a white circle on a red background, making the emblem a feared symbol of his murderous regime. After the Second World War the Nazi swastika was outlawed in Germany, Poland, Hungary and Lithuania, although it is still permitted in a religious or scholarly context. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Nazi symbols adorn part of stone façade above door at Essex County Hall . Hall in Chelmsford was completed in 1939, year Second World War started . Council was asked to explain by an offended member of the public . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Nazi symbols adorn part of stone façade above door at Essex County Hall . Hall in Chelmsford was completed in 1939, year Second World War started . Council was asked to explain by an offended member of the public .

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<s>[ARTICLE] New York (CNN) -- One of the street vendors who alerted police to a smoking vehicle in Times Square that was later found to be carrying explosives says he's planning to run for Congress. Duane Jackson, a registered Democrat and Vietnam veteran, told CNN Wednesday he plans to face off against Republican Representative Nan Hayworth in New York's 19th district in the November election. In May, 2010, Jackson and another vendor noticed black smoke coming out of a Nissan Pathfinder sport-utility vehicle illegally parked in a bus lane in Times Square, with the keys still in the ignition. Authorities later discovered a bomb inside the vehicle made up of propane tanks, fertilizer and gasoline. The bomb failed to detonate. Jackson, who sells souvenirs in the square, said his motivation for taking his ideas to Washington is to work with House Speaker John Boehner to help establish more bipartisan solutions. "I think there's been so much discontent over the years, both with Republicans and Democrats," Jackson, 59, told CNN. "I hear it all the time from my neighbors in the Hudson Valley, as well as people in Times Square." Jackson also believes that there is too much bickering and "nothing's being done," and claims his rival, Hayworth, is "out of touch with the Hudson Valley values." The vendor was thrust into the spotlight after being credited with helping to prevent what authorities believe was a planned terrorist attack in the heart of Manhattan, even receiving a phone call from President Barack Obama. Pakistani-born U.S. citizen Faisal Shahzad pleaded guilty to the bombing attempt and is serving a life sentence in prison. Jackson said he started thinking about the possibility of elected office four or five months ago, after seeking the advice of his town supervisor and his neighbors, but his interest in politics dates back to growing up in California and being involved in student debates. He served in the Navy and attended Boston University on the G.I. Bill, where he received a degree in city planning. An advocate for veterans, Jackson said he's traveled to Albany numerous times after former New York City Mayor David Dinkins fought to amend a law that would have ended up affecting the businesses of disabled street vendors. He believes his background in city planning will bring a "unique perspective" to the race, he said. Jackson plans to make an official announcement within the next 10 days and is preparing to file with the Federal Election Commission. The attempted car bombing changed his life, Jackson said, and is helping him believe that he can make a difference. "Looking at what do you do, not only for your community, but what you can do for your city, your country, and for your fellow citizens, and when I look back at it, it's like how can I make a difference?" Jackson said. "And that difference somewhat started that night." Calls to Rep. Hayworth's office were not immediately returned. National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman Nat Sillin said the potential race between Jackson and the other Democratic candidates running against him will make "great theater for political junkies" as they vie to be the most liberal candidate. Spokesman Josh Schwerin for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee did not directly comment on Jackson's potential run, but stated that "New York voters are looking for a representative who will fight for middle class jobs and protect seniors from the devastating cuts to Medicare being pushed by Congresswoman Hayworth and Washington Republicans." [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Duane Jackson wants to represent New York's 19th district in Congress . His goal is to establish bipartisan solutions to the country's problems, he says . Faisal Shahzad pleaded guilty to the attempted car bomb attack . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Duane Jackson wants to represent New York's 19th district in Congress . His goal is to establish bipartisan solutions to the country's problems, he says . Faisal Shahzad pleaded guilty to the attempted car bomb attack .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 10:35 EST, 4 September 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 12:55 EST, 4 September 2013 . Cheetahs have been found to use a mixture of stealth, speed and flexibility in a similar way to a race car overtaking. To catch prey, a cheetah is required to accelerate, make sharp stops and turn rapidly. Race cars require similar tactics when overtaking or slowing down to negotiate a corner. To catch prey, a cheetah is required to accelerate, make sharp stops and turn rapidly. Race cars require similar tactics when overtaking or slowing down when going into corners. Animal type: Carnivorous mammal . Length of body: 1.1 to 1.5m . Length of tail: 60 to 80 cm long . Weight: 21 – 72kg . Habitat: Adapted to savannah or open grassland but also dense woodlands . Lifespan: Up to 17 years . John Wilson of North Carolina State University’s monitored speed, position and acceleration of six free-ranging cheetahs at Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, southern Africa. Tracking was done using GPS devices and movement monitors on collars placed on the cheetahs, according to Jennifer Viegas from Discovery News. Cheetahs, the world’s fastest running land mammals, have powerful back legs and muscles that allow them to run as fast as 75 miles per hour. A long tail is used for balance and to help steering when making fast turns. The . North Carolina State University study showed that, while cheetahs could . easily outrun their prey, this isn’t the tactic they use. To catch prey, a cheetah is required to accelerate, make sharp stops and turn rapidly. Race cars require similar tactics when overtaking or slowing down when going into corners. Instead they have an initial burst of speed followed by a period where they make rapid turns as they close in on their prey. They then make a rapid stop as they pounce on their victim and devour their dinner. ‘Predator and prey thus pit a fine balance of speed against maneuvering capability in a race for survival,’ said John Wilson of North Carolina State University’s Department of Biology. The study also looked at greyhounds and race horses, and found that these animals placed more emphasis on acceleration that a cheetah. ‘Much of a cheetah’s pursuit thus appears less of a high-speed rush, and more of a carefully played out life-or-death duel between predator and prey,’ said the researchers. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] While cheetahs could easily outrun their prey, this isn’t the tactic they use . Instead they have an initial burst of speed followed by a period where they make rapid turns, in a similar way to a race car negotiating a corner . The findings were made by tracking six cheetahs in southern Africa . [/SUMMARY]</s>

While cheetahs could easily outrun their prey, this isn’t the tactic they use . Instead they have an initial burst of speed followed by a period where they make rapid turns, in a similar way to a race car negotiating a corner . The findings were made by tracking six cheetahs in southern Africa .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Deep beneath the ocean, crawling on rock chimneys spewing out hot water, lies the nearest thing on Earth to an alien, Nasa has claimed. It says the 'extreme shrimps' that have evolved could give us a glimpse of what alien life on other planets looks like. They even believe similar animals may exist on other planetary bodies, such as Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which has a subsurface ocean. Rimicaris hybisae crawling on rock chimneys spewing out hot water: Researchers say life on Europa could look similar . The particular bacteria in the vents are able to survive in extreme environments because of chemosynthesis, a process that works in the absence of sunlight and involves organisms getting energy from chemical reactions. In this case, the bacteria use hydrogen sulfide, a chemical abundant at the vents, to make organic matter. The temperatures at the vents can climb up to a scorching 750 degrees Fahrenheit (400 degrees Celsius), but waters just an inch away are cool enough to support the shrimp. The shrimp are blind, but have thermal receptors in the backs of their heads. 'For two-thirds of the Earth's history, life has existed only as microbial life,' said Max Coleman, senior research scientist at t Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California.. 'On Europa, the best chance for life would be microbial.' Nasa is now studying the shrimp in the Caribbean, at one of the world's deepest undersea hydrothermal vents. There, tiny shrimp are piled on top of each other, layer upon layer, crawling on rock chimneys that spew hot water. Bacteria inside the shrimps' mouths and in specially evolved gill covers, produce organic matter that feed the crustaceans. Scientists a are studying this mysterious ecosystem in the Caribbean to get clues about what life could be like on other planetary bodies, such as Jupiter's icy moon Europa, which has a subsurface ocean. The particular bacteria in the vents are able to survive in extreme environments because of chemosynthesis, a process that works in the absence of sunlight and involves organisms getting energy from chemical reactions. In this case, the bacteria use hydrogen sulfide, a chemical abundant at the vents, to make organic matter. The temperatures at the vents can climb up to a scorching 750 degrees Fahrenheit (400 degrees Celsius), but waters just an inch away are cool enough to support the shrimp. The shrimp are blind, but have thermal receptors in the backs of their heads. 'The overall objective of our research is to see how much life or biomass can be supported by the chemical energy of the hot submarine springs,' Coleman said. Scientists collected extensive specimens from two hydrothermal vent fields: The Von Damm field at 7,500 feet (2,300 meters) and Piccard at more than 16,000 feet (4,900 meters), which is the world's deepest. Scientists collected extensive specimens from two hydrothermal vent fields: The Von Damm field at 7,500 feet (2,300 meters) and Piccard at more than 16,000 feet (4,900 meters), which is the world's deepest. Hydrogen sulfide is toxic to organisms in high concentrations, but the bacteria feeding the shrimp need a certain amount of this chemical to survive. Nature has worked out a solution: The shrimp position themselves on the very border between normal, oxygenated ocean water and sulfide-rich water so that they and the bacteria can coexist in harmony. 'It's a remarkable symbiotic system,' Coleman said. Coleman was part of a team led by Chris German at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, that discovered these vents in 2009, off the west coast of Cuba. This research, funded under NASA's Astrobiology Science and Technology for Exploring Planets program, detected the vents by picking up the chemical signals of their plumes of water in the ocean. The researchers returned in 2012 on the RV Atlantis with a robotic vehicle called Jason, supported by the National Science Foundation. Coleman and collaborator Cindy Van Dover, marine biologist at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, examined the shrimp for the first time when the same team returned in 2013 on the RV Falkor, provided by the Schmidt Ocean Institute in Palo Alto, California. Van Dover returned soon after using the robotic vehicle Hercules aboard the Exploration Vessel Nautilus, and did more collections and studies. A bonus finding from studying this extreme oasis of life is that some of the shrimp, called Rimicaris hybisae, appear to be cannibalistic . A bonus finding from studying this extreme oasis of life is that some of the shrimp, called Rimicaris hybisae, appear to be cannibalistic. The researchers discovered that when the shrimp arrange themselves in dense groups, bacteria seem to be the main food supplier, as the shrimp likely absorb the carbohydrates that the bacteria produce. But in areas where the shrimp are distributed more sparsely, the shrimp are more likely to turn carnivorous, eating snails, other crustaceans, and even each other. Although the researchers did not directly observe Rimicaris hybisae practicing cannibalism, scientists did find bits of crustaceans in the shrimps' guts. And Rimicaris hybisae is the most abundant crustacean species in the area by far. 'Whether an animal like this could exist on Europa heavily depends on the actual amount of energy that's released there, through hydrothermal vents,' said Emma Versteegh, a postdoctoral fellow at JPL. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Rimicaris hybisae crawling on rock chimneys spewing out hot water . Organisms getting energy from chemical reactions . Bacteria use hydrogen sulfide to make organic matter at the vents . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Rimicaris hybisae crawling on rock chimneys spewing out hot water . Organisms getting energy from chemical reactions . Bacteria use hydrogen sulfide to make organic matter at the vents .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The pregnant daughter of a millionaire was kicked in the stomach by a burglar during an armed raid on their family home. Katie Stiff was with her mother Catherine and younger sister Chloe, when a masked intruder stormed their home in Epsom, Surrey, armed with a gun. Katie's father, entrepreneur Robert, said the burglar who targeted his family was a 'coward', and had inflicted so much sadness in to their lives at a time when they should have been great joy. Scroll down for video . The pregnant daughter of millionaire Robert Stiff (pictured) was kicked in the stomach by a burglar during an armed raid on their family home . Katie Stiff was with her mother Catherine (pictured) and younger sister Chloe, when a masked intruder stormed their home in Epsom, Surrey, armed with a gun . The three women were at their home in Epsom, Surrey (pictured) when the masked-intruder broke in and ordered them to remove and handover their expensive jewellery . 'That is probably the most upsetting part, with Katie being pregnant at a time when we should have been celebrating there was so much sadness in the house,' Mr Stiff told BBC Crimewatch. 'He is a coward.' Thankfully Katie is due to give birth next month. Former soldier Mr Stiff, 54, was born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, and moved to Britain in 1978. He is a patron of the Prince's Trust and sold his healthcare recruitment company Team24, to the Capita Group, for more than £25 million in May 2011. He was at work when the masked man entered his six-bedroom gated home, close to the Kingswood Golf and Country Club, at around 5.40pm on November 12. Surrey Police, who will make a Crimewatch television appeal about the aggravated burglary tonight, said all three were also viciously kicked in their sides and it was especially traumatic for Katie who is due to give birth in February. Mr Stiff's youngest daughter Chloe (pictured) described the attack on the family as 'traumatic', but added: 'It's the after-effects of what he's left behind that's even worse' He forced the women to removed and hand over their expensive jewellery, before assaulting them and fleeing with the jewels and several watches. The family was also forced to lie down before they were tied up, and the women were ordered to open a safe where more high-value jewellery was stolen. '[The intruder] went to Katie and he booted her in the side of her tummy where she's pregnant,' said Mrs Stiff in the televised appeal. 'And he booted her one, and I just thought: "Oh god, what's going to happen to that baby?"' Katie, seen here portrayed by an actress in the BBC Crimewatch reconstruction, is due to give birth to her first child next month . The three women were in the house together, and had been watching television when the masked man stormed their six-bedroom home . The family was also forced to lie down before they were tied up, and the women were ordered to open a safe where more high-value jewellery was stolen . Mr Stiff said the burglar who targeted his family (portrayed here by an actor) was a 'coward', and had inflicted so much sadness in to their lives at a time when they should have been great joy . Chloe added: 'Because, although what happened on that night was traumatic, it's the after-effects of what he's left behind that's even worse.' Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Antony Archibald, will also feature on the programme and is appealing to anyone who has information which could assist the investigation to share this with officers. Mr Stiff is a patron of the Prince's Trust and sold his healthcare recruitment company Team24, to the Capita Group, for more than £25 million . 'This was a horrifying ordeal for the family involved, they believed they were going to come to some serious harm, it is every family's worst nightmare,' he said. 'The family's eldest daughter is expecting their first grandchild and was heavily pregnant at the time of the offence; this did not seem to affect the intruder, who kicked her and her mother and sister in the stomach even after they had given in to his demands. 'They were fully compliant throughout the incident. 'In the time which has past, I believe the offender will have confided in someone about the offence but he probably failed to mention that he violently assaulted a pregnant woman. 'If you are this person, please come forward and speak with us.' He added: 'I believe the family was specifically targeted because the burglars had very detailed demands and I am sure someone will be able to piece all of these pieces together and provide us with a name for the offender. 'I would also urge anyone who has been offered any of the stolen items for sale or who knows a person who has suddenly come into possession of such an item and has their suspicions about them to provide information. 'Someone, somewhere knows who is responsible for the appalling attack and I would urge them to contact police.' Anyone with information on this incident is urged to contact East Surrey CID on 01483 631239 quoting Op Vesuvius. Information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 where you may be eligible for a reward if your evidence leads to the arrest and conviction of a person responsible. Crimewatch is due to be broadcast at 9pm on BBC1. The businessman's mansion is close to the Kingswood Golf and Country Club which is pictured in this aerial image. The masked raider fled with the family's expensive jewellery and watches . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Katie Stiff was with her mother and sister when armed man stormed home . They were tied up at home in Epsom, Surrey, and assaulted . Women were forced to remove their expensive jewellery and open safe . Her father, entrepreneur Robert Stiff, says the burglar is 'a coward' Thankfully Katie is due to give birth next month . Break-in will feature in a BBC Crimewatch appeal tonight . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Katie Stiff was with her mother and sister when armed man stormed home . They were tied up at home in Epsom, Surrey, and assaulted . Women were forced to remove their expensive jewellery and open safe . Her father, entrepreneur Robert Stiff, says the burglar is 'a coward' Thankfully Katie is due to give birth next month . Break-in will feature in a BBC Crimewatch appeal tonight .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Allan Hall . and Alexandra Williams . This was not how she would have imagined spending the eve of her husband’s 45th birthday. Instead of wrapping his presents or sorting out a party, Corinna Schumacher yesterday prepared to spend a fifth day at his bedside in intensive care. Mrs Schumacher looked pale and drawn as she arrived at the hospital in Grenoble where Formula One star Michael is fighting for his life. Scroll down for video . Michael Schumacher's wife, Corinna, leaves the Grenoble hospital, French Alps, where the former seven-time Formula One champion is being treated . Corinna Schumacher has been by her husband's bedside in hospital since the accident (Corinna pictured leaving hospital yesterday) Ralf Schumacher, brother of the retired Formula One racing driver and his father Rolf Schumacher, leave the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire . He . had a brain haemorrhage after falling and hitting his head on a rock . while skiing off-piste in the French resort of Meribel on Sunday. He remains in an artificial coma to limit damage to his brain. Mrs Schumacher, 44, has been joined at the hospital by Schumacher’s brother Ralf and father Rolf, as well as her own mother. The couple’s children Gina-Marie, 16, and Mick, 14, have also spent hours at their father’s bedside. Schumacher’s manager, Sabine Kehm, said: ‘Corinna, of course, is really not good. ‘But she is trying to be strong for Michael, to give him support and not allow negative thoughts to reach him. She’s so strong.’ Mrs . Schumacher, who has shown unwavering support for her husband in their . 18 years of marriage, was said to be struggling with his battle to . survive. The 44-year-old has kept a vigil at her . husband’s bedside at Grenoble Hospital since his . horrendous skiing accident on Sunday morning in the French resort of . Meribel. Her comments came as a German newspaper claimed Schumacher was trying to help out a child in trouble on the slopes when he . lost control of skis and smacked his head on a rock. Mrs Schumacher, 44, has been joined at the hospital by Schumacher's brother Ralf and father Rolf, as well as her own mother . Accident: Schumacher had a brain haemorrhage after falling and hitting his head on a rock while skiing off-piste in the French resort of Meribel on Sunday . Mrs . Schumacher was last night seen in public for the first time since the . accident leaving a restaurant in Grenoble looking tired and fragile. Wearing . a thick white scarf tied in a large knot and a dark jacket, she had her . hair pulled back and there appeared to be dark circles around her eyes. It . is believed she was persuaded by family and friends to have a break . from the hospital to 'recharge her batteries and take a deep breath'. She has surrounded her dangerously ill husband with . keepsakes from their children and candles as she prays for his recovery. Worry: Corinna Schumacher arrives at Grenoble Hospital to spend a fourth day by her husband's bedside as he fights for life following his horrific skiing accident in the French Alps on Sunday . 'Corinna of course, is really not good': Mrs Schumacher (pictured with family surgeon Professor Gerard Saillant) was 'trying to stay strong' for her husband, the star's manager said . Support: Mrs Schumacher with her husband, left, a black-tie event in 2010 and, right, on the slopes in 2003 . Rolf Schumacher, Michael's father, returns to the hospital to visit his son yesterday . Among . them is the ceramic amulet she gave him after they wed . in 1995, inscribed with the initials of family members. Schumacher is said to have refused to race without it. Schumacher remains 'stable' but was still in a critical condition after four nights in hospital battling severe brain injuries. Today, . Germany's Bild newspaper said Schumacher, 44, was with friends, their . children and his own 14-year-old son Mick when he stayed behind the . group to look out for the youngsters in an off-piste area. The paper said he was using rented skis, adding: 'Suddenly the daughter of a friend crashed. 'Schumi . helps the girl, leaving the groomed area and moves about 20 metres in . the deep snow between the slopes Biche and Mauduit.' The rental skis . have been seized by police to see if they were in any way defective. Bild speculated that Schumacher was distracted because he was . irritated by the binding on one boot and was unable to break his fall . with his hands. Catastrophic collision: This diagram shows the final moments of Michael Schumacher's horror crash based on reports from eyewitnesses. Spots of blood can also be seen in the snow where the F1 star reportedly landed . Path to disaster: This graphic shows the route which Schumacher took at Saulire mountain in Meribel and the off-piste area where he reportedly crashed while stopping to help a fallen friend . Former Formula One champion Niki Lauda, who himself suffered severe injuries in a 1976 racing crash, has also come out in support of Michael Schumacher. The three-time champion (pictured, above, with Schumacher in 1995) suffered severe burns and nearly died after breathing in toxic fumes when his Ferrari burst into flames at Germany's Nurburgring. He said: 'I think there is someone up there who is trying to help him in this situation. 'At the time, I could help myself. Michael, though, cannot do anything for the moment,' he said in an interview with the Die Zeit weekly. The paper reports that both sides . of the groomed slopes are marked with flags and that the accident . occurred between 10.50am and 11am - around a quarter of an hour . earlier than previously thought. According to Bild, the helicopter . which airlifted him to safety on Sunday made a stop en-route to the . hospital to insert a tube to allow him to breathe more easily. The . doctors at the first hospital noticed the bruising and bleeding on the . brain and ordered the helicopter to take him to Grenoble where he was . placed in an artificial coma. An eyewitness has claimed that . Schumacher struck a boulder and was sent flying into three other rocks . with such force that it broke his helmet in two. Pictures show bloodstains in the snow at the spot where the former F1 ace smashed his head after being 'catapulted' headfirst. According . to the first ski patrol paramedic on the scene, Schumacher hit a . boulder which was concealed by snow that had fallen the night before and . then struck three more rocks. The . French national, who asked not to be named, said: ‘We arrived within . two minutes of the accident. The man lost control after hitting a rock . that was lightly covered with snow. 'He . went into the air and he fell and hit three more rocks on the way down. There was a lot of blood  around the last rock where he hit his head. 'The helicopter, which was able to land within 30 metres of the accident, came within minutes.’ He added: ‘Everyone in the resort is extremely sad  and we’re praying he comes through this.' Rescue scene: A picture shows a helicopter waiting to fly Schumacher to hospital after the accident . There . have been reports that Schumacher had been travelling at up to 60mph . when he crashed, but Miss Kehm denied this, describing what happened as . ‘extreme bad luck and circumstances’. Kehm . added that the accident could have happened even 'at 10 kilometres (six . miles) per hour' and took place during 'a normal turning manoeuvre'. She added: ‘He was not at high speed. He had helped a friend on the piste and then started again. 'He . hit a rock he hadn’t seen when he went to do a curve and he was . catapulted in the air and apparently, head down, hit another.' A two-pronged police inquiry has been launched, conducted by the prosecutor in Albertville. The gendarmerie there is investigating the circumstances of the accident and will collect witness statements. Mountain police in nearby Bourg-St-Maurice will collect technical data such as weather conditions, snow depth and quality. Michael Schumacher's manager, Sabine Khem, arrives at the Grenoble University Hospital, where the F1 champion remains in a critical but stable condition after a fourth night in intensive care . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Corinna Schumacher 'not good' but is 'trying to be strong for her husband' Has kept a vigil since F1 champion's horrific skiing accident in French Alps . Went to restaurant last night after being persuaded to 'recharge batteries' German newspaper says he suffered fall while helping out a child in trouble . 'Was wearing rented skis which police are investigating to see if defective' [/SUMMARY]</s>

Corinna Schumacher 'not good' but is 'trying to be strong for her husband' Has kept a vigil since F1 champion's horrific skiing accident in French Alps . Went to restaurant last night after being persuaded to 'recharge batteries' German newspaper says he suffered fall while helping out a child in trouble . 'Was wearing rented skis which police are investigating to see if defective'

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Ted Thornhill . PUBLISHED: . 06:04 EST, 3 December 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 08:46 EST, 3 December 2013 . A visibly moved Vin Diesel yesterday visited the site where Paul Walker died in a car crash, paying an emotional tribute to the crowds that have gathered there. Speaking through a sheriff’s megaphone, Walker's Fast & Furious co-star said: 'If my brother were here right now and saw all the love that you're bringing here. 'If he could see for himself that all of you have showed up to show my brother love at this hard time. That his family gets to see all of you show the love that you've shown Paul. It's going to stay with me forever. 'I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for coming down here and showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciate him. It's going to stay with me for ever.' Vin Diesel arrived at the fatal crash site on Monday to pay tribute to his Fast & Furious co-star and to thank the crowds who had gathered to pay their respects . A steady stream of fans has flocked to the crash site to leave flowers, candles and memorabilia from the action films. While the neighbourhood where Fast & Furious star Paul Walker died in a fiery crash is known to attract street racers, law enforcement officials do not believe the Porsche he and friend Roger Rodas were riding in had been racing another car. Accident investigators ‘have received eyewitness statements that the car involved was traveling alone at a high rate of speed,’ the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a written statement Monday. ‘No eyewitness has contacted the (department) to say there was a second vehicle.’ Walker and his friend and fellow fast-car enthusiast Roger Rodas died on Saturday when Rodas' 2005 Porsche Carrera GT smashed into a light pole and tree, then exploded in flames. The posted limit was 45 mph. The two had taken what was expected to be a brief drive away from a charity fundraiser and toy drive at Rodas' custom car shop in the Southern California community of Valencia, about 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles. Walker's publicist said the action star was the passenger. Friends: Vin Diesel starred with Paul Walker in six Fast & Furious films. They're pictured here at the 2009 Los Angeles premiere of the fourth instalment . Movie star Vin Diesel was touched by the number of fans that had gathered in Santa Clarita . A steady stream of fans has flocked to the crash site to leave flowers, candles and memorabilia from the action films . Tragic: The dramatic moment the car in which Paul Walker died explodes. The photo was taken just minutes after his car crashed into a pole and shows the Porsche exploding as fire marshals and police hold back friends . The wreckage of Paul Walker's Porsche bursts into flames after he slams into a tree along with driver Roger Rodas on Saturday in the tragic crash which claimed both their lives . The crash happened on a street that forms an approximately 1-mile loop amid industrial office parks. It is rimmed by hills and relatively isolated from traffic, especially on weekends when the businesses are closed. ‘It's well-known out here that that's a hot spot for street racers,’ California Highway Patrol Sergeant Rick Miler said. Skid marks are a testament to past antics on the loop. The sheriff's department, which polices the neighborhood, said Saturday's wreck was not the first speed-related crash there, but would not reveal specifics. Mourning: People gather to pay respect at the crash site . Probe: Investigators are still trying to establish the cause of the crash . Tribute: Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel spoke to crowds who'd gathered at the crash site . Heartfelt: Vin Diesel thanked the crowd 'for showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciate him' The Fast and Furious star spoke to gathered crowds through a police car loudspeaker. He said: 'If my brother were here right now and . saw all the love that you're bringing here. If he could see for himself . that all of you have showed up to show my brother love at this hard . time. That his family gets to see all of you show the love that you've . shown Paul. It's going to stay with me forever. 'I . just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for coming down here and . showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciate him. It's going . to stay with me for ever.' Meanwhile, investigators are consulting video from security cameras, talking to eyewitnesses and analyzing physical evidence such as on-board computer data from the Porsche. Officials have not named either person found in the car. 'The bodies were so badly burned by the fire that engulfed the wreck that dental records will be needed to confirm their identities. Walker and Rodas had bonded over their shared love of fast cars. Rodas, 38, and Walker, 40, co-owned an auto racing team named after Rodas' shop, Always Evolving. 'Rodas was a financial adviser as well as a professional driver who competed in 10 Pirelli World Challenge GTS races in 2013. 'He finished second in rookie of the year standings, circuit spokesman Dave Drimmie said. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Hundreds of fans gathered at the crash site to pay their respects . Vin Diesel paid a heartfelt tribute to them, expressing his thanks for their love and 'showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciate him' [/SUMMARY]</s>

Hundreds of fans gathered at the crash site to pay their respects . Vin Diesel paid a heartfelt tribute to them, expressing his thanks for their love and 'showing that angel up in heaven how much you appreciate him'

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<s>[ARTICLE] Juba, South Sudan (CNN) -- Warring parties in South Sudan have agreed to peace talks where a cessation of hostilities between President Salva Kiir's forces and supporters of former Vice President Riek Machar will top the agenda, the United Nations special representative to South Sudan told CNN on Tuesday. The two sides have agreed to nominate delegations to be sent to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa, home of the African Union, for the talks that are likely to begin Thursday, Hilde Johnson, the special representative, said. The announcement by Johnson contradicted earlier reports in the day that a cease-fire had been reached. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, along with the African Union and other countries, has been mediating between the battling parties following an outbreak of deadly violence in South Sudan. Despite word of the pending peace talks, fighting continued Tuesday in the towns of Bor, capital of oil-rich Jonglei state, and Bentiu, in Unity state, with no sign of a cease-fire in sight. East African leaders on Friday gave the warring factions four days to lay down their arms, in a bid to bring more than two weeks of violence to an end. The fighting began after Kiir, from South Sudan's Dinka ethnic group, accused troops loyal to Machar, from the Nuer community, of trying to launch a coup. The two men have long been political rivals, and Kiir dismissed Machar, along with the Cabinet, in July. Negotiating peace . A source close to Machar told CNN on Tuesday that the rebel leader has sent a delegation to Addis Ababa for talks with the South Sudanese government. Dina Mufti, a spokesman for Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Kiir and Machar would meet in the city. But the source close to Machar, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told CNN he was not going himself but was sending a team that includes Rebecca Garang, the widow of former leader John Garang, and the acting governor of Jonglei state. Mufti said the discussions would have an "unstructured agenda," with the talking points to be decided in the course of the meeting. The talks will be chaired by Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, who's the current chairman of the African Union and Intergovernmental Authority on Development. Other parties will also mediate in the talks, Mufti said. CNN has been unable to reach anyone from the South Sudanese government for comment on the talks. Kiir told CNN on Monday that African nations should have acted quickly to help quell the rebel forces. As soon as an attempted coup took place and violence broke out, "the original leaders and all African leaders should have come in with military support," so that the rebels would have been "crushed once and for all," he said. If the other side, led by Machar, does not agree to talk, then "we will fight," Kiir vowed. "In both cases," he said, peace "will be restored." Sanctions threat . The leaders of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development warned Friday that they would "take action" to stop the conflict that the United Nations says has killed more than 1,000 people and forced about 122,000 from their homes. Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, at a news conference, said that if Machar did not agree to talks, the other countries would "go for him." Asked what that means, he said, "defeat him." The Peace and Security Council of the African Union, which met Monday in Gambia, called on all sides to "immediately and unconditionally cease hostilities" and engage in dialogue. It also warned it would take measures including "targeted sanctions" against those who incite violence and ethnic strife, hinder humanitarian efforts or harm civilians. White Army . Bor, a strategically important town in the center of the country, has been a flashpoint for violence. It was recaptured by the army last week in a bloody battle. But the latest clashes suggest that rebels loyal to Machar are unwilling to let go easily. Sudan People's Liberation Army spokesman Col. Phillip Aguer warned over the weekend that about 20,000 ethnic Nuer from the so-called White Army, an ethnic militia loyal to Machar, were headed to Bor. South Sudanese Deputy Information Minister Rachel Nyedak Paul told CNN on Monday that government officials had persuaded the White Army to retreat from the town. But members of the militia were involved in Tuesday's clashes, according to Paul -- suggesting that the agreement had broken down. The youths are known as the White Army for the white powder they use to cover their skin as an insect repellent. Fighting first broke out on December 15 in the capital city of Juba. It then quickly spread across the country, with reports of mass killings that were lent credence by mass graves. 'No clean water, no food' The violence has sparked a growing humanitarian crisis. Of at least 122,000 people displaced since the fighting began, about 63,000 have taken refuge in U.N. bases in the country, according to the United Nations. The nongovernmental organization Doctors Without Borders said Monday that aid is urgently needed for 70,000 people who have fled the fighting in Bor. They have sought shelter in the town of Awerial, in neighboring Lakes state, but the town is ill-equipped to cope with the influx, it said. "Living conditions are verging on the catastrophic," the group said in a prepared statement. Aurelie Dupont, emergency coordinator for Doctors Without Borders in Awerial, said the situation for women and children who've fled their homes with few belongings was alarming. "There is no clean water, no food, and no place to shelter or sleep," she said. "They are relying solely on the help of the local population." A report submitted to the African Union council meeting said the situation on the ground remains "very volatile," amid worsening ethnic tensions. "There are reliable reports that a large number of civilians died in a series of selective killings in Bor town, in Jonglei State, and Bentiu town, in Unity State, that looks very much like an ethnic pogrom," it said. South Sudan formally split from Sudan in 2011 after a referendum, following decades of conflict. Numerous armed groups remain active in the oil-rich country. CNN's Arwa Damon and Antonia Mortensen reported from Juba and Laura Smith-Spark wrote in London. CNN's Chelsea J. Carter, Lillian Leposo and Nana Karikari-apau, and journalist Michael Atsbeha contributed to this report. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] NEW: Warring sides in South Sudan agree to peace talks, a U.N. representative says . Rebels and government troops are fighting in Bor and Bentiu towns . The rebels are loyal to former South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar . President Salva Kiir has said his forces "will fight" if Machar will not agree to talk . [/SUMMARY]</s>

NEW: Warring sides in South Sudan agree to peace talks, a U.N. representative says . Rebels and government troops are fighting in Bor and Bentiu towns . The rebels are loyal to former South Sudan Vice President Riek Machar . President Salva Kiir has said his forces "will fight" if Machar will not agree to talk .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Freya Noble For Daily Mail Australia . A boy who grew up on the land in country Victoria and went on to serve in Australia's Defence Forces for nearly four decades, John Oddie recalled the moment that would the set the course for the rest of his life. He remembers watching the planes flying high and low across his parent's farm but admitted 'I never imagined I could be a pilot or even that it was within reach.' Then one day, 'I was out in the paddocks just on the tractor and this F-111 (aircraft) nearly took my wheel stack off. And I thought you know, that's really exciting', Mr Oddie told Daily Mail Australia. Retired Air Commodore John Oddie has penned a novel detailing his experiences after nearly four decades in the Australian Defence Forces . 'That person has made a decision and I have not, I'm sitting here annoyed with my life and that person has clearly made a decision to do something about theirs', he said speaking of the plane's pilot. From there, with the mentality that 'normal human beings do this, I'm a normal being, I can do it' a young Mr Oddie - barely into his 20s - put in an application to join the Defence Force, an application which he says 'changed his life'. In his new book Flight Command, retired Air Commodore Mr Oddie puts on paper his 35 year career in the military and then the Royal Australian Airforce, but also tells of the emotional impact war has on not just individuals, but their families too. 'The key point here is the families, when we go off we know what we're doing, (but) they've got no idea because we either don't have the time to tell them, or can't tell them, or we just don't think to tell them', Mr Oddie revealed. Mr Oddie, pictured in sunglasses, commanded the first Australian response team to the Boxing Day Tsunami in Banda Aceh, the worst affected city on the northwest coast of Indonesia . In the book, Flight Command, Mr Oddie recalls the horrific devastation that swept the country after the natural disaster . 'I'm hoping this is the story of the feelings that arise when you do interesting things in remarkable places... And certainly my goal is to enrich the dialogue in society about defence and military people.' Mr Oddie said he hopes his book will bring greater understanding about the Australian military and defence forces . From the tough call Mr Oddie made one night when he decided to go to the Gulf War, to the complete and utter devastation which came in the wake of the Boxing Day tsunami in Indonesia, Flight Command is an exploration of the full experience of serving on the front line. He was in command of the first Australian team to touch down and offer aid after the natural disaster, and said there was no other way to describe the tsunami other than totally and utterly destructive. 'We saw rivers of corpses, bloated blackened corpses, all mixed into the detritus, with new cars and old, building materials and humans. Children, men, women, everything all mixed up', Mr Oddie recalled. 'We saw, and smelt the ugliness and the consequence of this dragon coming out of the sea and destroying everything in front of it. 'And I truly use the word dragon because when you look at it, you think there's only one thing that could have done that and that's a dragon that came out of the water and just ate the land,' he said. Scenes like this can be overwhelming and just as destructive for those who are there providing relief, and the retired Air Commodore told of the heartbreaking moment one of his fellow servicemen was unable to cope when confronted with such a horrific situation. From never even daring to dream he could be a pilot to serving in two wars, Mr Oddie says applying for the military at age 20 changed his life . The novel also reveals the heartbreak of losing mates in battle, and the emotional toll war takes on all those who come into contact with it . 'When we went to the tsunami one of my colleagues was in a moment of intense personal stress and ended up taking his own life, and we found out while we were in the middle of it. 'We had such high regard for our colleague and we were so hurt by the fact that he made this choice and we weren't given the chance to help him through it.' This emotional toll is one that anyone who serves in the Defence Forces has no choice but to live with - and one that Mr Oddie said can be an enormous burden, and many of the psychological injuries sustained in battle can last a lifetime. 'In every moment, you leave the moment damaged in some way. And then of that, let's say you walk away with a lump of damage of 100 percent, 80 percent of that will get fixed over time and goes away. Mr Oddie, pictured second from left, tells of the impact that being forced into an early retirement had on his life . Mr Oddie served in the Gulf War, in the conflict in the middle east during a career which spanned 35 years . 'But there'll be a little bit that's left, that last 20 percent which is left and sort of stays in the background. You can't ever put that back in the bank, it's damage which goes on forever.' Over time however, Mr Oddie learned to deal with the burden of this, despite the many pressures it put on his family. And through the horror of war and disaster Mr Oddie said human joy in it's most raw and deep form is always there. 'In the middle of the most dire disaster is always the most beautiful human experiences. Always you will see the absolute best and absolute worst in those dire moments. 'They're not shallow moments of joy, they're truly deep and meaningful moment', he revealed. Through having his portrait painted multiple times by Australian artist Ben Quilty, and being confronted by his own emotions evident in the artwork, Mr Oddie decided to tell his story . Mr Oddie, right, said through even the most horrific disasters are always the most beautiful human experiences . Through having his portrait painted multiple times by Australian artist Ben Quilty, and being confronted by his own emotions evident in the artwork, Mr Oddie decided to tell his story. He did so with the aim to help Australians gain a greater understanding of their military, and to ask people to remember the immense hardship the families of servicemen and women face. Flight Command details Mr Oddie's struggle to adjust after he returned from conflict in the middle east to an earlier than expected retirement, and what it was like to come back to a world that so vastly differed from the war torn one he'd just returned from. John Oddie is the author of FLIGHT COMMAND, published by Allen & Unwin, RRP $32.99, on sale now. Mr Oddie's first experience with flying was watching planes pass over his family's farm in Ballarat, Victoria . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] John Oddie, retired Air Commodore of the Royal Australian Airforce has penned a book about his experiences on the front line . Flight Command details the harsh emotional toll his service took, and focuses on the impact that war has on families . Mr Oddie served in the Defence Forces for nearly four decades . He saw conflict in two wars and was first on the ground following the Boxing Day tsunami in Indonesia . The book published by Allen & Unwin is on sale now . [/SUMMARY]</s>

John Oddie, retired Air Commodore of the Royal Australian Airforce has penned a book about his experiences on the front line . Flight Command details the harsh emotional toll his service took, and focuses on the impact that war has on families . Mr Oddie served in the Defence Forces for nearly four decades . He saw conflict in two wars and was first on the ground following the Boxing Day tsunami in Indonesia . The book published by Allen & Unwin is on sale now .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Singer Glen Campbell's wife said that he’s probably ‘not aware’ that he was nominated for an Oscar for best song, because of his advancing Alzheimer’s. Mr Campbell was nominated for the song I’m Not Gonna Miss You, a goodbye to his loved ones, which features in the documentary Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me. Country singer Tim McGraw performed a moving rendition of it during the Academy Awards show last night, as Mr Campbell is now too poorly to play in public. The wife (right) of singer Glen Campbell (left) said that he’s probably ‘not aware’ that he was nominated for an Oscar for best song, because of his advancing Alzheimer’s . Moving: Glen Campbell pictured on his goodbye UK tour at the Lowry Theatre in Manchester . Kim Campbell said on the red carpet before the ceremony that her husband wouldn’t really understand what was happening. She said: ‘I'm not sure if he's really aware but he will be at his own little Oscar party tonight. It would be lovely to go back and let him hold one. It's just hard for him to understand.’ Best Song gong went to rap artist Common and R&B star John Legend for Glory, the anthem from Selma. Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me documents how the singer and his family came to terms with his condition and his farewell tour across America in 2011, which saw him perform in 151 sold-out shows. The documentary features appearances from Bruce Springsteen, The Edge and Paul McCartney. The best actor award went to Brit Eddie Redmayne, who was almost too choked to speak as he picked up the gong for his portrayal of physicist Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything. 'Thank you – I don’t I’m capable of articulating quite how I feel right now but please know this – I am fully aware of that I am lucky, lucky man,’ he began, clutching his trophy. Kim Campbell (second from left) with I'll Be Me director James Keach, producer Trevor Albert, songwriter Julian Raymond and guest at this year's Oscars . Country singer Tim McGraw performed a moving rendition of I’m Not Gonna Miss You at the ceremony . Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me documents how the singer and his family came to terms with his condition and his farewell tour across America in 2011 . 'This Oscar – wow! –this Oscar, this belongs to all of those people around the world, battling ALS,’ he added staring at the statuette in disbelief. Meanwhile, it might not have swept the board completely, but Birdman still flew home with the Oscar for Best Picture on the night. The comedy drama swooped off with a total of four awards on Sunday night - a number that tied with The Grand Budapest Hotel - including Best Director and Best Original Screenplay. However, Birdman's lead actor Michael Keaton was beaten to his Best Actor by Eddie. Backstage, 33-year-old Eddie revealed that winning was like a 'weird and wild dream'. There were no surprises when it came to the actresses, with favourites Julianne Moore winning for Best Actress for Still Alice, and Patricia Arquette winning for Boyhood. The other big winner of the night was Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel, taking home four awards in total. The energetic evening saw Oscar host Neil Patrick Harris put on a theatrical performance at the Kodak theatre. Neil, 41, only managed a few jokes before bringing out his jazz hands, performing a hilarious original song - Moving Pictures - about the great and good of Hollywood. Neil’s spirited routine - where he was joined by Anna Kendrick and Jack Black - paid tribute to some of Hollywood’s best known performances and scenes, and had the star-studded audience. Taking home the first of award of the night was J.K. Simmons for Whiplash - a perhaps unsurprising win considering he has swept the board in the same category this awards season. The actor - who won for his portrait of a demented music teacher in the film Whiplash - paid tribute to his wife Michelle Schumacher. Ashley Campbell (left) and Glen Campbell performing during 'The Goodbye Tour' in a scene in the documentary Glen Campbell... I'll Be Me, directed by James Keach . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Glen Campbell's song I'm Not Gonna Miss You was Oscar-nominated . He wrote it for a documentary about succumbing to Alzheimer's . The film documents his struggle with the condition and his farewell tour . Tim McGraw performed a rendition of the song at the Academy Awards . Kim Campbell spoke about her husband on the red carpet on Sunday . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Glen Campbell's song I'm Not Gonna Miss You was Oscar-nominated . He wrote it for a documentary about succumbing to Alzheimer's . The film documents his struggle with the condition and his farewell tour . Tim McGraw performed a rendition of the song at the Academy Awards . Kim Campbell spoke about her husband on the red carpet on Sunday .

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<s>[ARTICLE] From Vladimir Putin as International Man of the Year to Kim Jong-Un as Humanitarian of the Year, a tongue-in-cheek list of GQ Awards’ winners has been unveiled. The mocked-up winners’ list, which was posted on Twitter today, appears to have been prompted by Tony Blair’s surprise Philanthropist of the Year award. The former Prime Minister picked up the gong for his efforts in ‘establishing three charities’ at the central London awards ceremony – much to the surprise of the star-studded audience which was said to be ‘muted’ as his name was read out. Scroll down for video . The mocked-up GQ awards winners' list - a digitally altered version of the leading magazine’s actual list - shows nine unlikely winners of some of its biggest awards and has been circulated heavily on social media . Twitter users were less-than-impressed with Tony Blair being awarded Philanthropist of the Year by GQ . The GQ Men of the Year awards are a popular fixture among celebrities with many A-listers attending the event last night, including Kate Middleton’s sister Pippa, model Cara Delevingne and Kim Kardashian West. However, while the likes of Ringo Starr, Colin Firth, Pharrell Williams and Iggy Pop actually picked up awards – the dummy winners’ list which emerged today appears to mock Mr Blair’s charity award. On receiving his honour at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, the 61-year-old, said: ‘I would like to dedicate this award to the people that work with and for my organisations. I feel the pulse of progress beating a little harder.' He and his wife Cherie have a property empire worth an estimated £30million, having bought homes for their children, and since stepping down from office in 2007 he has established three charities - The Tony Blair Sports Foundation, Faith Foundation and the Tony Blair Africa Governance Initiative. However, his recognition didn’t go down well across the country, with thousands taking to social media to question the award. Labour MP John Mann said ‘it sends the wrong message’, adding: ‘This sort of award should go to an unsung hero who has given up their time for charity.’ Former Prime Minister Tony Blair picked up Philanthropist of the Year award at last night's GQ Men of the Year awards ceremony for his work in establishing three charities - much to the shock of the star-studded audience . Mr Blair's award was met with a wave of criticism on social media including this response from Gary Lineker . Others expressed their shock and questioned why the charity award was given to the former Prime Minister . Dozens of people referenced Mr Blair's award on Twitter overnight, with many surprised at his recognition . And even Gary Lineker said: ‘Apparently, Tony Blair has won GQ’s philanthropist of the year award. Finally these awards have grasped irony!’ The shock award, dubbed a PR stunt by many, appears to be the reason for the mocked-up winners' list which was posted on Twitter by @JamieDMJ this morning. The photo - a digitally altered version of the leading magazine’s actual winners’ list - shows nine unlikely winners of some of GQ’s biggest awards. The Skeletor is hailed Man of the Year, Scrooge McDuck as Philanthropist of the Year, The Queen Alien as Woman of the Year and Paul Ross as TV Personality of the Year. Another image circulating on social media (above) shows Mr Blair with his GQ award but has been digitally altered so the words 'The Irony' appear on the photo. One Twitter user described it as the 'joke of the year' The mocked-up tongue-in-cheek GQ winners' list, posted on Twitter today, names Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) as International Man of the Year and North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un (right) as Humanitarian of the Year . It also awards Solo Artist of the Year to disgraced Rolf Harris, Legend of the Year to fictional character Cthulhu and Ivan Drago as Sports Personality of the Year. However, two of the most alarming ‘winners’ are Russian President Vladimir Putin as International Man of the Year and North Korea’s Kim Jong-Un as Humanitarian of the Year. The mocked-up list has already been shared dozens of times on Twitter, with one user – called Andy – jokingly adding: ‘That’s gonna put some pressure of the Nobel prize list.’ The GQ Men of the Year awards ceremony is an annual event with gongs being dished out to high profile figures who have contributed in some way to society. Last year, Sir Bobby Charlton, Piers Morgan and boxing champion Carl Froch picked up awards. The awards are decided by a judging panel at the leading magazine, which is a monthly fashion and lifestyle publication for men owned by Condé Nast. Kim Kardashian West picked up GQ's Woman of the Year award at last night's central London ceremony . Hugo Boss Most Stylish Man - Douglas Booth presented by Richard Madden . Sportsman - Lewis Hamilton presented by Jourdan Dunn . Actor of the Year - Benedict Cumberbatch presented by Dan Stevens . Entrepreneur of the Year - Andre Balazs presented by Gerard Butler . Special Achievement - Paolo Nutini presented by Rita Ora . Vertu Breakthrough - Jamie Dornan presented by E L James . Legend - Van Morrison presented by Bob Geldof . Solo Artist of the Year - Pharrell Williams presented by Cara Delevingne . Leading Man of the Year - Colin Firth presented by Stanley Tucci . Humanitarian of the Year - Ringo Starr presented by John Varvatos . Woman of the Year - Kim Kardashian West presented by Dylan Jones . Icon - Iggy Pop presented by Johnny Depp . Comedian of the Year - John Bishop presented by David Walliams . Editor’s Special - Liam Neeson presented by Samuel L Jackson . Chef of the Year - Tom Kerridge presented by Lindsay Lohan . Designer of the Year - Christopher Bailey presented by Richard E Grant . International Man of the Year - Jonah Hill presented by Bradley Cooper . Writer of the Year - Michael Lewis presented by Emily Maitlis . Philanthropist of the Year - Tony Blair presented by Banke Adetayo . Breakthrough Fashion Designers of the Year - Agi and Sam presented by David Gandy . TV Personality of the Year - Peter Capaldi presented by Jenna Coleman . Innovator - Ewan Venters presented by Pippa Middleton . Inspiration - New Order presented by Sam Smith . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Annual GQ awards saw Tony Blair awarded Philanthropist of the Year title . Award drew wave of criticism from Labour MP John Mann and Gary Lineker . Mocked-up tongue-in-cheek list of award winners circulated on social media . Dummy list gives North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Humanitarian of the Year gong . Also dubs Russian President Vladimir Putin as International Man of the Year . 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Annual GQ awards saw Tony Blair awarded Philanthropist of the Year title . Award drew wave of criticism from Labour MP John Mann and Gary Lineker . Mocked-up tongue-in-cheek list of award winners circulated on social media . Dummy list gives North Korea's Kim Jong-Un Humanitarian of the Year gong . Also dubs Russian President Vladimir Putin as International Man of the Year .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Sophie Jane Evans . and Damien Gayle . PUBLISHED: . 05:10 EST, 13 March 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 07:43 EST, 13 March 2014 . The world's largest-selling brand of cigarette is under fire for allegedly encouraging teenagers to smoke. Marlboro, which is owned by Philip Morris International (PMI), is accused of targeting youngsters across the globe through its 'Don't Be A Maybe' campaign. Each advert in the campaign features young people - with some pictured partying, snowboarding and playing the guitar. Under fire: Marlboro, the world's largest cigarette brand, is under fire for allegedly encouraging teenagers to smoke. Above, a young couple kiss against a wall, while the caption reads: 'Maybe never fell in love' 'Youth themes': The cigarette brand, which is owned by Philip Morris International (PMI), is accused of targeting youngsters across the globe through its 'Don't Be A Maybe' campaign. Above, a young man plays the guitar . Criticised: Each advert in the campaign features young people - with some pictured playing music (above) One poster includes a young couple kissing as they rest against a wall - with the caption reading: 'Maybe never fell in love'. Another features a woman gazing at the orange sky over a city from the top of a building, stating: 'A maybe never reached the top'. Other adverts see young people travelling, jumping over a fence and even crowd surfing at a gig. The posters - which have been introduced across more than 50 countries - all end with the command: 'Be Marlboro'. Daring: This poster features a woman gazing at a city while standing on top of a building smoking a cigarette . Risk-taking: Other adverts see young people travelling, jumping over a fence and even crowd surfing at a gig . Now, international public health bodies have accused PMI of 'drawing on youth-oriented images and themes that suggest to young people that they should BE a Marlboro smoker'. In a report, . the organisations state that PMI is 'breaching its ethical code' by . using themes of freedom, risk-taking and falling in love to encourage . teenagers to take up smoking. 'Philip . Morris International claims it doesn't market to kids, but the evidence . in this report shows otherwise,' said Matthew L. Myers, president of . Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. But Marlboro has denied targeting teenagers - and claims its campaign is 'aimed exclusively at adult smokers'. Allegations: International public health bodies have accused PMI of 'drawing on youth-oriented images and themes that suggest to young people that they should BE a Marlboro smoker'. Above, a man jumps over a fence . 'A maybe is not invited': One advertisement in France includes a young man posing in a hat and jack . The report, titled 'You're the Target', was issued by Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Alliance for the Control of Tobacco Use Brazil, Corporate Accountability . International, Framework Convention Alliance, InterAmerican Heart . Foundation, and Southeast Asia Tobacco Control Alliance. It . calls on governments worldwide to enforce 'comprehensive bans' on . tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship that appeal to teenagers. Since its launch, the 'Don't be a Maybe' campaign has seen the introduction of advertisements, billboards, and . other promotional events, such as music concerts, beach tours and . interactive booths, in countries across the world. Action: In a report, the organisations state that PMI is 'breaching its ethical code' by using themes of freedom, risk-taking and falling in love to encourage teenagers to take up smoking. Above, a promotional event . Denial: Marlboro denied targeting teenagers - claiming its campaign was 'aimed exclusively at adult smokers' However, it was banned in Germany in October last year for targeting teenagers as young as 14 - while similar complaints have been generated elsewhere. Today, PMI spokesman, Iro Antoniadoum, told MailOnline the campaign was 'conducted in compliance with local regulations and internal marketing policies'. 'Allegations to the contrary are unfounded and based on a subjective interpretation,' the spokesman wrote in an email. 'Complete bans or restrictive regulation limiting tobacco advertising are common in both developed and developing countries around the world today. Snowboarding: Every day, 80,000 to 100,000 young people around the world become addicted to tobacco . 'In those places where marketing and advertising is permitted, our campaigns are . intended to inform current consumers of our brands in their choice and . encourage smokers of competing brands to switch to our products.' Every day, a staggering 80,000 to 100,000 young people around the world become addicted to tobacco, according to the report. The substance is the world’s leading cause of preventable death - killing nearly six million people worldwide each year. Alarmingly, it is predicted to kill one billion people this century if current trends continue. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Marlboro accused of targeting teenagers in its 'Don't Be A Maybe' campaign . Adverts feature young people partying, snowboarding and playing guitar . Allegedly draw on youth images of 'freedom, risk-taking and falling in love' Cigarette firm Philip Morris International accused of 'breaching ethical code' Campaign has been introduced across 50 countries, but banned in Germany . Every day, up to 100,000 young people globally become addicted to tobacco . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Marlboro accused of targeting teenagers in its 'Don't Be A Maybe' campaign . Adverts feature young people partying, snowboarding and playing guitar . Allegedly draw on youth images of 'freedom, risk-taking and falling in love' Cigarette firm Philip Morris International accused of 'breaching ethical code' Campaign has been introduced across 50 countries, but banned in Germany . Every day, up to 100,000 young people globally become addicted to tobacco .

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<s>[ARTICLE] SAN FRANCISCO, California (CNN) -- The "Mona Lisa" has long been shrouded in mystery, including one long-standing question about the famous lady: What happened to her eyebrows and eyelashes? A French engineer and inventor examined the famous painting with a camera of his own design. Now, a French engineer and inventor says he's uncovered part of the enigma. Pascal Cotte announced at a press conference Wednesday that he has found definitive proof that when Leonardo da Vinci painted the original portrait he included "Mona Lisa's" lashes and brows. Cotte examined the world's most famous painting using a high-definition camera of his own design. The device scanned a 240-million pixel image using 13 light spectrums, including ultra-violet and infrared. The resulting ultra-high resolution photograph of 150,000 dots per inch yielded a reproduction of the "Mona Lisa's" face magnified 24 times. And there Cotte found the evidence he sought -- a single brushstroke of a single hair above the left brow. Watch as expert announces findings on "Mona Lisa" » . "One day I say, if I can find only one hair, only one hair of the eyebrow, I will have definitively the proof that originally Leonardo da Vinci had painted eyelash and eyebrow," said Cotte. So, if she once had lashes, where did they go? Possibly faded pigment, Cotte suggested, or possibly a poor attempt to clean the painting. "And if you look closely at the eye of 'Mona Lisa' you can clearly see that the cracks around the eye have slightly disappeared, and that may be explained that one day a curator or restorer cleaned the eye, and cleaning the eye, removed, probably removed the eyelashes and eyebrow," he said. Cotte's high resolution camera led him to numerous additional discoveries about the enigmatic artwork. The infrared layer of the image shows that the fingers of the "Mona Lisa's" left hand were originally painted in a slightly different position than in the final portrait. Cotte said the change in position was the result of a lap blanket held by Leonardo's model. In today's faded image the blanket is all but obscured, but the highly detailed camera detected the faded pigment. "It was really the first time that we have this kind of position of the arm," Cotte said, "and after Leonardo da Vinci, thousands of painters have made a copy of this position but without understanding why we have this position. The real justification of the position of the wrist is to hold the blanket on her stomach. It's really a great, for me, it's really a great discovery." One of the results of Cotte's work is a "virtual" restoration of the painting, an exact replica showing the original colors as they would have looked when the painting was new. The skin tones of Leonardo's model appear as a warm pink and the sky behind her is a glowing blue, far different from the gray-green tint that covers the artwork today. That dark patina is the result of 500 years of aging, according to Cotte. Cotte presented numerous other findings within the infrared layer he photographed. The researcher said the "Mona Lisa's" smile was originally slightly wider than it appears today, and, in fact, so was her entire face. Leonardo kept this painting with him for more than a decade, and is said to have worked on it up until his death. The Renaissance artist once said, "Art is never finished, only abandoned." The results of Cotte's study are on display at the Metreon in San Francisco, as part of the exhibit "Da Vinci: An Exhibition of Genius." E-mail to a friend . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Scan yields a reproduction of the 'Mona Lisa's' face magnified 24 times . Image reveals a single brushstroke of a single hair above the left brow . Engineer suggests faded pigment could explain lack of lashes and brows . A poor attempt to clean the painting could also have erased the features . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Scan yields a reproduction of the 'Mona Lisa's' face magnified 24 times . Image reveals a single brushstroke of a single hair above the left brow . Engineer suggests faded pigment could explain lack of lashes and brows . A poor attempt to clean the painting could also have erased the features .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Peter Allen . PUBLISHED: . 21:35 EST, 21 March 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 10:58 EST, 22 March 2013 . Nicolas Sarkozy is said to be in a 'state of incomprehension' today after being accused of accepting cash-stuffed envelopes from the richest woman in the world. The former French president has been charged with taking financial advantage of frail l'Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, 90. With his political career in ruins, Mr Sarkozy now faces a criminal trial and the possibility of going to prison. Worried: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, centre, is pictured leaving Bordeaux' courthouse last night . As his legal team was preparing to . appeal against the decision, political allies made it clear that he was . shell shocked as he returned from Bordeaux - where he was charged - to . the Paris home he shares with his third wife, former supermodel Carla . Bruni. 'As you can imagine he is in a state . of incomprehension,' said Jean-Francois Cope, president of Mr Sarkozy's . conservative UMP party. Francois Fillon, Mr Sarkozy's former . prime minister, went on to Twitter to say the decision was 'unfair' and . said 'the truth will triumph'. Mr Sarkozy's lawyer Thierry Herzog . also attacked the indictment as 'legally incoherent and unfair' saying . his client was being treated 'scandalously.' Accused: Nicolas Sarkozy, left, was last night formally charged with ‘abusing the weakness’ of the richest woman in the world, Liliane Bettencourt , right . Mr Sarkzoy was unexpectedly summoned on Thursday to the Bordeaux offices of Jean-Michel Gentil, the judge in charge of the case. There he met at least four former . members of Bettencourt's staff, who said Mr Sarkozy regularly turned up . at the Bettencourt mansion in Paris to accept cash to help fund his 2007 . election campaign. Mrs Bettencourt's doctors say her . mental capacity began to deteriorate from the autumn of 2006, meaning . she would have been particularly vulnerable to people asking her for . money. The principal allegation is that Mr . Sarkozy obtained up to 4 million euros from her, breaching electoral . spending limits and taking advantage of a person weakened by ill health. Jean-Michel Gentil, the judge in . charge, hoped to establish today how many times Mr Sarkozy actually . visited Mrs Bettencourt’s luxury Paris home in the months before he was . elected. Defeat: Sarkozy and his third wife Carla Bruni leave the Elysee Palace . as current French president Francois Hollande and his partner Valerie . Trierweiler look on . Mr Sarkozy insists that it was only once, despite many former Bettencourt staff members saying he was always popping round. The . principal allegation against Mr Sarkozy is that he took advantage of . the frail state of the aged widow to take money from her. Claire Thibout, Mrs Bettencourt’s . former accountant, told police in 2010 that she had handed cash-filled . envelopes to Bettencourt's financial manager, Patrice de Maistre, who . subsequently passed them on to Mr Sarkozy's campaign treasurer, Eric . Woerth. Mr Sarkozy is also said to have collected money in person. While Mr Sarkozy was being charged with the offences in Bordeaux, his wife Carla Bruni was in Berlin where she was performing at the Echo music awards. She is about to make a return to modelling starring in a campaign for Italian fashion house Bulgari. Top fashion photographer Terry Richardson reportedly photographed Bruni in Rome for the campaign this week. Ms Bruni has also recently completed a new album called Little French Songs in which she allegedly mocks current French Prime Minister Francois Hollande by referring to him as a penguin. Mr Sarkozy lost his immunity from . prosecution when he lost the 2012 presidential election to his Socialist . rival Francois Hollande. Within a few weeks, the home he shares with Ms Bruni was raided by anti-corruption police. Nicolas Sarkozy's wife the model and singer Carla Bruni-Sarkozy performs at the Echo Music Awards in Berlin, Germany . In 2011, Mr Sarkozy's predecessor, . Jacque Chirac, was found guilty on corruption charges related to his . time as mayor of Paris, and received a two-year suspended prison . sentence. Since losing to Mr Hollande, Mr . Sarkozy had been trying to make money on the international conference . circuit, but he also hinted that he might return to power in 2017. But he faces numerous other . corruption enquiries, including claims that he took cash from Colonel . Gaddafi, the late Libyan dictator. Despite all this, Sarkozy has . regularly hinted that he may still make a bid to return to the Elysee . Palace in 2017. This now looks an impossibility. Mrs Bettencourt was recently listed as the richest woman in the world by Forbes magazine. Troubadour: Carla Bruni seen arrives back at home in Paris today. She has recently completed a new album called Little French Songs . Sorry we are unable to accept comments for legal reasons. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Former French president now faces possible prison sentence . He allegedly took millions of pounds from l’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt . He was questioned by a judge at the Palais de Justice in Bordeaux . His lawyer Thierry Herzog claims he has been treated 'scandalously' Carla Bruni performs in Berlin as drama unfolds and will start modelling again . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Former French president now faces possible prison sentence . He allegedly took millions of pounds from l’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt . He was questioned by a judge at the Palais de Justice in Bordeaux . His lawyer Thierry Herzog claims he has been treated 'scandalously' Carla Bruni performs in Berlin as drama unfolds and will start modelling again .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Deborah Arthurs . PUBLISHED: . 07:07 EST, 7 May 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 11:05 EST, 7 May 2012 . Record numbers of British couples are heading abroad to get married in a bid to avoid the spiralling costs of UK weddings, a study revealed today. More than a third of couples have booked a wedding abroad, research suggests - a 15 per cent hike compared to figures for previous years. That means as many as 80,000 Brits will shun the UK in favour of a foreign wedding over the next 12 months. Hard to beat: Couples are heading abroad to get married in their droves thanks to a combination of spiralling wedding costs in the UK and a desire for warmer weather . The average cost of a UK wedding has topped more than £18,500 and a rate rise from the Church of England will see 40 per cent added to the cost of church weddings from January next year. Yesterday Elvin Eldi, from foreign exchange provider Travelex, which conducted the research, said: 'It seems that the increasing costs associated with weddings these days, combined with the unpredictable British weather is driving many Brits to celebrate their nuptials abroad. 'With the pound at a 22 month high against the Euro and the likes of Spain and Portugal boasting less than half the average rainfall of the UK, it's little wonder we're saying 'I do' overseas.' The study asked 500 engaged couples why they will ditch UK shores to get hitched. It found three in ten said 'saving money' was one of the biggest reasons behind the trend. Being able to invite fewer guests and combining the wedding with a hen and stag do, were also cited as further helping to drive the cost of an overseas weddings down. One in three couples said a ceremony away from home was a great excuse for avoiding unwanted guests. When asked how much they thought they could save by heading abroad, 30 per cent of couples predicted that they would be up to £5,000 better off. One in three of the couples getting married abroad revealed they had deliberately cancelled UK wedding plans as a result of the increase in costs. It is expected that the number of weddings in the UK will fall to an all-time low next year. Savings: With the average UK wedding costing £18,500, couples say they can shave £5,000 from that price - and still have their dream wedding - by travelling to foreign climes . Italy was cited as the most popular destination, with more than one in five (22 per cent) of the couples questioned revealing they have booked a wedding venue in the country. It comes as a recent rise in the value of the Pound has knocked nearly nine per cent off the cost of a wedding in the Eurozone. It means that couples getting hitched in Paris, just over two hours on a train from London, could save nearly £1,000 off the cost of a £10,000 wedding in the UK. Laura Hutchinson, from Oxfordshire has moved her wedding from Buckinghamshire to the Italian Lakes. She said: 'We're getting married in May next year and had originally booked a venue in the local area. 'We'd deliberately kept it small to . keep the cost down but then we got a call from the vicar saying he was . going to have to increase the fee for getting married in our local . church. 'It was when we started looking . around for another venue that a friend said they'd recently got married . in Italy. 'We checked it out and discovered we could have a similar . wedding as in Oxfordshire, and get everyone over for less than in the . UK.' Daring to say 'I do' in the desert is also a popular choice with Brits, with 20 per cent saying they are heading to Las Vegas. The Caribbean and Hawaii were also common destinations. Amanda Statham, Travel Editor at You and Your Wedding said: 'Getting married abroad has been a popular option for British couples, particularly in Europe, ever since the onset of budget airlines, which brought hundreds of romantic destinations and the promise of good weather within easy and cheap reach. 'We've been inundated with the numbers of British couples looking for advice on where to marry abroad.' The research also highlighted how a basic wedding abroad can come in at less than half the price of a basic UK marriage ceremony. The cost of a chapel wedding in Las Vegas starts at around US$200 (£127), while in Hawaii, a wedding overseen by a licensed minister can cost US$380 (£242). Couples looking to get married in Greece, can book wedding packages at the Hotel Louise on Zante Beach that start at £535, which includes the venue, wedding ceremony and marriage certificate as well the wedding cake and flowers. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Average UK wedding now costs £18,500 . A thrifty 80,000 couples set to marry abroad to cut costs . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Average UK wedding now costs £18,500 . A thrifty 80,000 couples set to marry abroad to cut costs .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Matt Chorley, Mailonline Political Editor . PUBLISHED: . 08:14 EST, 25 September 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 03:45 EST, 26 September 2013 . Yvette Cooper sparked a  furious row over immigration last night after accusing the Tories of using the ‘language of the National Front’. The shadow home secretary used her speech to the Labour Party  conference to launch a ferocious attack on the Tories’ crackdown on illegal immigration. One Conservative MP last night described Miss Cooper’s intervention as ‘despicable’, and said it showed Labour was still not serious about tackling illegal immigrants. Controversy: The Home Office vans drove through six London boroughs as part of an initiative to reduce illegal immigration . Miss Cooper singled out a Home Office advertising campaign which warned those here illegally to ‘Go home or face arrest’. The ads, displayed on billboards carried by vans, were trialled in several London boroughs during the summer. Miss . Cooper also criticised immigration checks at Tube stations, which she . said were based on racial profiling. She said both measures were . ‘divisive gimmicks’ and ‘an utter disgrace’. She . added: ‘Unlike the Tories, we will not do checks at Tube stations . asking British people to prove their immigration status, targeted at . people for the colour of their skin. Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper told the Labour conference the part had to talk about immigration . Labour today promised to make identity theft a specific criminal offence, in a bid to stem the tide of online crime. Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper told the Labour Party conference that police are struggling to cope with net fraud. The British Retail Consortium estimates online crime in the retail sector alone costs £200million a year. Although fraudsters can be convicted of a series of crimes, a Labour source said the lack of an offence specifically relating to identity theft ‘leads to some confusion about how to arrest or charge people’. Miss Cooper said: 'We live our lives online now – but criminals know that too. It’s a big risk for business. And it’s a big cost for all of us. ‘When the credit card companies and banks write off fraud we all lose out from higher charges. The problem is escalating by the day. ‘The police can’t do this alone. They don’t stand a chance. We need changes in the law to make it easier to prosecute identity theft.’ Labour would also set up a new quango, Fraudwatch, to co-ordinate action against online criminals. ‘And . unlike the Tories, we won’t do ad vans sent to the highest black  and . ethnic British communities, borrowing the language of the 1970s National . Front. ‘Just consider . those ad vans were driving past the homes of families whose parents and . grandparents had to endure those same slogans scrawled high in graffiti . 40 years ago, whose children now run local businesses, work in hospitals . and schools, serve their country in our armed forces.’ Conservative . MP Nick de Bois fiercely rejected Miss Cooper’s claims and warned . Labour could not be trusted to deal with the legacy of illegal . immigration it had left behind. Mr . de Bois said: ‘I am very supportive of the ad vans – we want people who . are here illegally to go home and it is in their interests to offer . them the option of a voluntary return. ‘Yvette . Cooper’s comments are disgraceful and show just how out of touch Labour . is with public concerns about illegal immigration. They are nothing . more than an attempt to cover up Labour’s abject failure on the issue. It is despicable.’ Nick . Clegg has pledged to veto any repeat of the Home Office initiative. But . polls suggest the tough message is supported by the public. A . 20,000-strong survey by former Tory treasurer Lord Ashcroft showed 79 . per cent of people backed the ‘Go home’ vans. Vans displaying billboards warning . overstaying migrants ‘Go home, or you'll be picked up and deported’ toured six London boroughs in July. The Liberal Democrats claim not to have been consulted about the vans, with Nick Clegg insisting he will veto plans to use them nationwide. UKIP leader Nigel Farage said they were ‘not the British way of doing things’. Miss Cooper added: ‘It really comes to something when even (UKIP leader) Nigel Farage says you have gone too far. ‘Those ad vans were not about illegal immigration and I say enough of the divisive gimmicks, they are an utter disgrace.’ Labour’s flagship immigration policy unravelled this week, after Ed Miliband vowed to force companies which bring skilled foreign workers into the UK to also hire a ‘local’ apprentice. But it emerged that the apprenticeships would have to be offered to anyone from within the EU. Ms Cooper rejected the idea that Labour could not debate immigration. She added: ‘Some people say Labour shouldn't talk about immigration. That it is pandering to prejudice or to the right. I disagree. ‘We don't have a mature and honest debate about immigration, we leave it to the divisive politics of the right. ‘That's why we have set out practical policies but I will not join an arms race of rhetoric on immigration. ‘And this party will never use immigration to play divide and rule.’ But Conservative Immigration Minister Mark Harper said: 'Conservatives have cut net immigration by a third since 2010 but shamefully Labour have opposed every single step we have taken to achieve that. Labour let the British people down badly when they were in office with uncontrolled immigration, net migration of more than 2.2 million and abuse of the visa system which was rife. ‘It is clear that the same old Labour Party have learned nothing from their past mistakes. They have no idea how to control immigration so that it works in our national interest. They have no credibility on this issue and the British people will never trust them on it again.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Billboards caused a storm after touring six London boroughs . Labour accuses government of using immigration to play 'divide and rule' Tory ministers insist the campaign worked and want it rolled out nationally . Lib Dems including Nick Clegg dismissed it as a pointless stunt . Make identity theft a criminal offence, shadow home secretary says . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Billboards caused a storm after touring six London boroughs . Labour accuses government of using immigration to play 'divide and rule' Tory ministers insist the campaign worked and want it rolled out nationally . Lib Dems including Nick Clegg dismissed it as a pointless stunt . Make identity theft a criminal offence, shadow home secretary says .

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<s>[ARTICLE] If you’re a woman looking for love then your best bet is to head to the City of London, because it has more single men than anywhere else in England and Wales. The capital’s financial hub has 155 single men per 100 single women. If you’re a man searching for romance your best chance of success may be in Knowsley, Merseyside, because it boasts the most single women, according to a new survey, with 120 per 100 single men. Singleton hotspot: The capital¿s financial hub has 155 single men per 100 single women . 1 City of London 155 single men for 100 single women . 2 Newham 126 . 3 Isles of Scilly 119 . 4 Cambridge 117 . 5 Forest Heath 117 . 6 Stafford 116 . 7 Southampton 116 . 8 Copeland 115 . 9 Tower Hamlets 115 . 10 Eden 114 . Online dating website eHarmony, which has mapped out Britain’s singleton hotspots, claims the capital, however, is rife with single women with six boroughs in the top ten, while three boroughs are in the top ten for single men. Enfield, taking the No2 spot, has 116 single females for 100 single men, Wandsworth 114, Barking and Dagenham 113, Bromley 113, Croydon 111 and Hammersmith and Fulham 111. Meanwhile, the London borough of Newham comes in second for the most amount of single men, with 126 per 100 single females – and Tower Hamlets has the ninth-most, with 115. Other areas with more men than women are Cambridge, Forest Heath, Stafford, Southampton, Copeland and Eden. But overall single men tend to congregate in the countryside while single women are to be found in the town and cities. The report also reveals that overall young single women aged between 18 and 34 are in shorter supply than young single men, primarily because women enter relationships younger than men on average. This means much of the pool of young women are living with men in the older age group, 35-64, and are therefore not ‘single.’ Young men have the best chance of finding young single women in the city, where there are 88 young single women for every 100 young men as opposed to 81 in rural areas. Romance research: Online dating website eHarmony, which has mapped out Britain¿s singleton hotspots, claims the capital is rife with single women . 1 Knowsley 120 single women for 100 single men . 2 Enfield 116 . 3 Wandsworth 114 . 4 Barking and Dagenham 113 . 5 Chichester 113 . 6 Bromley 113 . 7 South Hams 112 . 8 Hertsmere 111 . 9 Croydon 111 . 10 Hammersmith and Fulham 111 . The figures also reveal a ‘doughnut effect’ around London specifically, with a higher ratio of single women living in the outer boroughs such as Enfield, Bromley, Barking and Dagenham, and Croydon but a higher ratio of single men in the middle. The report forecasts that the singles gap in rural areas could widen over the next decade, as increasing numbers of country-based women pursue urban careers and higher earnings. It was based on estimating the number of single men and women aged between 18 and 64 in different local area districts. Crucially, the analysis does not include couples who do not live together, previously recorded as 'single' in data published by the Office for National Statistics. EHarmony's Romain Bertrand said: ‘Meeting that special someone can be tough. ‘With busier lives than ever it can be hard to find the time to get out there and meet people, and sometimes it's a case of simply not being in the right place at the right time. ‘That's where online dating can really make a difference. We know it can be hard for some people to meet a special someone and we wanted to explore the reasons behind this, including location. ‘Regardless of where you live, eHarmony delivers its members quality matches within a distance they feel comfortable with. Britain's singleton hotspots . ‘As the pay-gap between men and women shrinks over the next decade, driving a higher number of females to pursue careers in cities, we expect the 'singles gap' to get even bigger - with even more single women in urban areas, and conversely less in rural communities. ‘As a result, single men in rural areas and single women in urban areas will increase proportionally and we believe many will solve this issue through online dating. ‘As the 'singles gap' grows, the odds will become increasingly stacked against single men and women who live in certain areas, who simply have less people to choose from than those living elsewhere. ‘This combined with increasingly hectic work and social lives mean that online relationship sites, such as eHarmony, become an increasingly important means to find a partner. ‘In fact, our research shows that more than half of all couples will meet online by 2031.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The capital’s financial hub has 155 single men per 100 single women . Knowsley in Merseyside boasts the most single women, a survey claims . Overall single men congregate in the countryside, women in towns and cities . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The capital’s financial hub has 155 single men per 100 single women . Knowsley in Merseyside boasts the most single women, a survey claims . Overall single men congregate in the countryside, women in towns and cities .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Daily Mail Reporter . UPDATED: . 15:34 EST, 17 April 2013 . Arrested: Tina Baldwin, 47, is the mother of Ashley Baldwin, who began working at the abortion clinic when she was just 15 years old . A woman who interned at an abortion clinic for years starting when she was 15 testified in court Thursday about seeing at least five aborted babies moving, breathing, and in once case, 'screeching.' Ashley Baldwin, now 22, recalled the horrifying detail before a jury at the murder trial of Dr. Kermit Gosnell, her employer at the Women's Medical Society clinic in Pennsylvania. Baldwin said she helped perform countless late-term procedures where aborted babies would show obvious signs of life outside the womb. 'They just looked like regular babies,' Baldwin said. One baby was so big that Gosnell joked to her, 'This baby is going to walk me home,' the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Gosnell, 72, is charged with seven counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of seven infants born alive during abortions. He allegedly killed the babies by cutting their spinal cords with scissors. If found guilty, Gosnell faces a possible death sentence. Baldwin recalled seeing the doctor use scissors to 'snip' the necks of newborns who were moving outside the womb. On trial: Kermit Gosnell, pictured, is accused of killing the babies at the Philadelphia Women’s Medical Society clinic and a 41-year-old woman who was administered too much anesthesia and suffered cardiac arrest . Her testimony supports that of Lynda . Williams, 44, who also testified this week to seeing babies have their . necks snipped by Gosnell. Baldwin's remarks to the jury ended the fourth week of testimony in the trial, which is set to resume on Monday. Now the mother of a two-year-old, . Baldwin said she started working for Gosnell at such a young age because . she had dreams of becoming a doctor. Her mother, 47-year-old Tina Baldwin, . also worked at the clinic and she has pleaded guilty to racketeering, . conspiracy and corrupting a minor - her daughter - in connection with . the case. Gosnell is also charged with . corrupting a minor and with one count of third-degree murder in the . death of Karnamaya Mongar, a 41-year-old patient who was killed by an . overdose of pain medication administered during an abortion procedure. Ashley Baldwin said she was at the . clinic the night of Mongar's death in 2009 and that Gosnell had asked . her to plug in a defibrillator while he was pumping her chest. 'Victim': Karnamaya Mongar, 41, died at Gosnell's clinic during an abortion procedure in November 2009 . Murder? Some former employees at the Women's Medical Society, said many women came to the clinic for abortions but looked as if they were too far along in their pregnancies to be there . 'I got a small shock when I plugged it in,' Baldwin said. 'It didn't work.' Earlier in the week, another former clinic worker, Lynda Williams, said Gosnell taught her how to turn a baby over and cut its neck with a pair of scissors - but she only did it once because it gave her 'the creeps.' She added it was one of her duties to pick up babies that women would spontaneously give birth to in the waiting room after getting large doses of drugs, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported. Like many of Gosnell's employees, Williams was desperate for work when he gave her a job. She had a poor education and had not even finished eighth grade, although went on to work as an instrument sterilizer. During this job, she met Gosnell who performed abortions at the clinic. 'House of horrors': Another former employee claimed he saw 100 live babies killed at the clinic, pictured . House of horror: A grand jury photograph shows what police say are plastic bags hiding body parts in a refrigerator inside the Philadelphia practice . But . her life began spiralling out of control when her husband was murdered . in 2008 and she was diagnosed with bipolar and depression. She asked . Gosnell if he had any work for her. He hired her to sterilize instrument and soon asked her to carry out ultrasounds, administering intravenous medication and anesthesia to patients. She . told the jury that Gosnell changed paperwork on patients . that were too heavily pregnant to undergo an abortion so that they appeared to be less than 24 weeks - the legal time limit. She . added that pain medication was sometimes out of date or did not work - . and she would see Gosnell 'smack' the legs of women who squirmed, . leaving his hand print behind. Her testimony came a day after . another worker, Sherry West, told the court how she was once handed an . underdeveloped newborn with no eyes or mouth and told to deal with it. Discovery: Investigators found these bags allegedly filled with body parts at the clinic in Philadelphia . Rundown: An internal shot of the clinic, which was allegedly reeking of animal urine and feces . Other employees have described how they saw about 100 babies born alive and then 'snipped'. Some told the court of gruesome . scenes at the clinic which was allegedly found dirty and rundown with . rusting surgical instruments. A Grand Jury report said the clinic was . crawling with cats and reeking of animal urine and feces. Furniture and . blankets were stained with blood and instruments were not properly . sterilized. Disturbingly, the report alleged that fetal remains were stuffed . into: 'cabinets, in the basement, in a freezer, in jars and bags and . plastic jugs'. 'It . would rain fetuses. Fetuses and blood all over the place. It is . literally a beheading. It is separating the brain from the body,' one former employee Stephen Massof told NBC. But he said he believed the . intentions of his boss were honest and that the doctor believed he was helping the . women, often extremely poor, who came to him . The doctor: Kermit Gosnell . Charged: Pearl Gosnell . Employee: Elizabeth Hampton . Arrested: Tina Baldwin . Assistant: Sherry West . Worker: Adrine Moton . Accomplice: Eileen O'Neil . Locked up: Stephen Massof . Held: Maddline Joe . 'I believe that Dr. Gosnell was honestly trying to help women and protect them from abuse and neglect,' Massof said. The trial is in its fourth week and is expected to last another month. If Gosnell is found guilty he could be given the death penalty. Eight clinic employees have pleaded guilty to various charges, while a ninth is on trial with Gosnell. Gosnell's lawyer denies the murder charge and disputes that any . babies were born alive. He also challenges the gestational age of the . aborted fetuses, calling them inexact estimates. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Dr Kermit Gosnell, 72, is on trial for 'murdering seven babies and a woman, 41' at an abortion clinic in Philadelphia . Former worker Ashley Baldwin said she saw at least five aborted babies moving, breathing, and in one case, 'screeching' Baldwin was just 15 years old when she began working at the clinic . Eight clinic employees have pleaded guilty to various charges in the case . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Dr Kermit Gosnell, 72, is on trial for 'murdering seven babies and a woman, 41' at an abortion clinic in Philadelphia . Former worker Ashley Baldwin said she saw at least five aborted babies moving, breathing, and in one case, 'screeching' Baldwin was just 15 years old when she began working at the clinic . Eight clinic employees have pleaded guilty to various charges in the case .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Harriet Arkell . PUBLISHED: . 03:23 EST, 13 June 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 06:15 EST, 13 June 2013 . Libraries should pay authors a fair sum each time they lend out an e-book or writers will go bust, a leading novelist claimed today. Philip Pullman, best-selling writer of the His Dark Materials children's fantasy trilogy, says authors could lose up to two-thirds of their income and even be forced to give up writing altogether if hard copies of books in libraries are replaced by e-books. A new reporty by the Society of Authors, of which Mr Pullman is President-elect, warns: 'There is a risk that e-books have the potential to undermine the perceived value of books generally to a point below which [writing] ceases to be commercially valuable. 'The risk is even higher with e-lending.' Author Philip Pullman says writers must be paid fairly when e-books of their work are borrowed from libraries . As President-elect of the Society of . Authors, Mr Pullman is leading a campaign to force publishers and the . Government to make sure writers are paid properly when electronic . versions of their work are borrowed from public libraries. E-books are a growing trend, with consumer sales up more than 130 per cent last year.  The Society of Authors estimates that more than half a million e-books were lent out through libraries in the first 10 months of last year. But, the society says, authors are not seeing income from that stream. Under the current royalty system, authors are paid about 6p by the Government each time a paper version of their book is borrowed from a library, but paid nothing when a e-version is borrowed. The society has also discovered that publishers may be unintentionally underpaying writers for e-book loans, meaning they could be losing out twice over. Mr Pullman said: 'New media and new forms of buying and lending are all very interesting, for all kinds of reasons, but one principle remains unchanged: authors must be paid fairly for their work. 'Any arrangement that doesn't acknowledge that principle is a bad one, and needs to be changed. That is our whole argument.' Philip Pullman's award-winning His Dark Materials trilogy includes Northern Lights and The Amber Spyglass . The society, which was founded in . 1884 and has more than 9,000 members, says publishers must reimburse . writers who have been underpaid, with interest on what they are owed, . and ensure that publishing contracts are correctly interpreted so . writers are paid what they are due in future. It also wants the Government to ensure e-books are covered by the Public Lending Right (PLR) scheme. In a report out today, the society says most authors - for whom the average wage is £12,000 - already 'struggle to make ends meet', adding: . 'Advances have fallen while more unpaid work is expected of authors in marketing and publicising their work, including appearances and use of social media.' The report adds: 'PLR provides a significant and much-valued part of many authors' incomes...It amounts to a total of around £6m per year.' Anne Sebba, chairman of the society's management committee, said: 'Authors are keen to embrace the opportunities offered by digital publishing and want to support libraries by offering their eBooks for lending. 'However, we need to ensure that authors are paid sufficient money from digital to enable them to keep writing.' [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Philip Pullman leading campaign to ensure writers are paid for e-books . They are currently losing out on royalties when electronic versions are lent . His Dark Materials author says if not, many will be forced to give up writing . Society of Authors report says many authors 'struggle to make ends meet' [/SUMMARY]</s>

Philip Pullman leading campaign to ensure writers are paid for e-books . They are currently losing out on royalties when electronic versions are lent . His Dark Materials author says if not, many will be forced to give up writing . Society of Authors report says many authors 'struggle to make ends meet'

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<s>[ARTICLE] It's the scene of some of the most crucial developments in British history, where RAF commanders masterminded the defeat of the Nazis during the Battle of Britain. The bunker was home to the division of Fighter Command responsible for striking down the enemy between July and September, 1940, after Hitler launched his campaign for superiority over the British air forces. Known as the Battle of Britain bunker, the base in Uxbridge, west London, is now open to the public, offering visitors a rare glimpse into the Britain's wartime past with its restored operations room and accompanying museum. The flight operations room at RAF Uxbridge fought off more than two thirds of enemy aircraft during the Battle of Britain in 1940 . The operations room has been restored to depict what life was like for members of the No 11 Group who worked from the bunker in west London . Equipment in the Flight Operations room which has been restored to offer visitors a rare glimpse into how British forces defeated the Nazis . The commanders of No 11 Group, who destroyed more than two thirds of the 1,733 Nazi aircraft brought down by British forced during the battle planned their strategy from within the bunker. The operations room has been fully restored to offer visitors an insight into British wartime history while original features like the ventilation system still work . The base, which saw most action because of its location in the south east of England, was the inspiration for Winston Churchill's famous wartime speech which began: 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed, by so many, to so few'. The Battle of Britain began after German forces successfully invaded France in May 1940, and was Hitler's attempt to gain superiority over the RAF. It was the first major campaign to be fought entirely by air forces and was the largest and most sustained series of aerial bombings at the time. Germany's failure to destroy British air defences is considered its first major defeat, and a crucial turning point in WWII. The battle was fought in four stages, the first being a series of running fights over the English channel followed by a string of raids on RAF bases which was given the name 'Adlerangriff' or 'Eagle Attack'. On August 24 the Luftwaffe targeted British airfields but the RAF prevailed. After German Air Forces bombed various British towns and cities, Hitler conceded inferiority to British air defences and postponed Operation Sealion, his planned invasion. The bunker was the centre for No 11 Group who fought off more than two-thirds of the Luftwaffe during the battle which spanned almost three months . Steel pipes and wires run through the restored bunker in Uxbridge which will reopen next year after closing at the end of the month . A display in the Flight Operations Room shows the weather states at various RAF bases . The back entrance to the bunker from which No 11 Group of Fighter Command operated during the crucial months in British history . The original ventilation system still works in the bunker which will be open to the public on weekends until the end of August . Though he announced his plan  in 'Spring 1941', it never took place. The restored operations room and museum allows visitors an insight into one of the most crucial stages in British history. Curator Daniel Stirland said: 'We have had about 100 people on average each weekend day, to add to those who visit by appointment during the week. 'They come from all over the UK and abroad. The trial has gone very well and we are almost certainly going to do it again next year as well.' Following a visit to the RAF Uxbridge bunker on August 16, 1940, Winston Churchill uttered the famous words: 'Never was so much owed, by so many, to so few'. Days later they set the tone for one of his most distinctive wartime speeches at the House of Commons. Winston Churchill delivered the famous speech on August 20, 1940 after a visit to RAF Uxbridge bunker . 'The whole Island bristles against invaders, from the sea or from the air. …the stronger our Army at home, the larger must the invading expedition be, and the larger the invading expedition, the less difficult will be the task of the Navy in detecting its assembly and in intercepting and destroying it in passage; and the greater also would be the difficulty of feeding and supplying the invaders if ever they landed' 'Why do I say all this? Not, assuredly, to boast; not, assuredly, to give the slightest countenance to complacency. The dangers we face are still enormous, but so are our advantages and resources. I recount them because the people have a right to know that there are solid grounds for the confidence which we feel, and that we have good reason to believe ourselves capable, as I said in a very dark hour two months ago, of continuing the war "if necessary alone, if necessary for years."' 'The gratitude of every home in our Island, in our Empire, and indeed throughout the world, except in the abodes of the guilty, goes out to the British airmen who, undaunted by odds, unwearied in their constant challenge and mortal danger, are turning the tide of the World War by their prowess and by their devotion. 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few. All hearts go out to the fighter pilots, whose brilliant actions we see with our own eyes day after day, but we must never forget that all the time, night after night, month after month, our bomber squadrons travel far into Germany, find their targets in the darkness by the highest navigational skill, aim their attacks, often under the heaviest fire, often with serious loss,with deliberate, careful discrimination, and inflict shattering blows upon the whole of the technical and war-making structure of the Nazi power.' [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Bunker at RAF Uxbridge was base of No 11 Group who fought off two thirds of Nazi aircraft during three-month long battle . Restored operation room and accompanying museum are open to the public on weekends until end of month . RAF base inspired one of Winston Churchill's most famous wartime speeches . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Bunker at RAF Uxbridge was base of No 11 Group who fought off two thirds of Nazi aircraft during three-month long battle . Restored operation room and accompanying museum are open to the public on weekends until end of month . RAF base inspired one of Winston Churchill's most famous wartime speeches .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Snejana Farberov and Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 23:10 EST, 31 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 23:21 EST, 31 October 2013 . An emaciated pit bull described by humane society officials in Louisiana as the worst case of abuse they’d ever seen has staged an amazing turnaround in just two weeks. Vets at Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter feared for the 3-year-old pup, named Athena, when she arrived on Oct. 15. Then Athena was on the brink of death, too weak to lift her head and weighing just 25lbs - less than half the body weight of a healthy dog her age. Scroll down for video . Pit bull Athena has gained 14lbs since she was taken into care and adopted by Joana Castay, right . Heart-rending sight: Athena, a 3-year-old pit bull, came to the Jefferson SPCA weighing only 25lbs, with all her bones clearly visible through her skin . ‘I thought she was dead. I couldn't even believe she was breathing,’ shelter director Robin Beaulieu told Nola.com. ‘I'm surely no stranger to cruelty, but I'd never seen a dog in her condition.’ She committed to paying all the medical bills for the animal if a home could be found for the dog who has been named after the Greek goddess of wisdom. Later that day, the dog was transferred to Metairie Small Animal Hospital, where veterinary assistant Joana Castay saw her and decided to adopt her. The sweet-faced pit bull has made a startling recovery in the ensuing two weeks and while still too thin, the dog is back on her feet and thriving with the attention she is receiving. A little over two weeks ago vets didn't think that Athena would make it as she was barely alive - extremely malnourished and dehydrated, infested with hookworms and heartworms . Skin and bones: Athena was so emaciated and riddled with ailments that she could not even lift her head . The positive changes in Athena is . attributed to ‘food, love and deworming’ by Castay. At first, Athena was fed chicken and canned dog food, which she could only manage in small portions. ‘It . was definitely a workout for her to eat,’ Castay told Nola.com. ‘She . would eat a little, take a break for 30 minutes or an hour, and then eat . some more.’ Athena . spends her days at the hospital, but every night goes home with Castay . and has integrated well with other two dogs - Beans and Carley. ‘I . can't believe how easily she has looked to us for safety and love after . her trust in people was broken,’ said Cathay. ‘She just seems so . grateful.’ Athena . is a little weary of men and still hides when Castay's boyfriend comes . to visit, although he is more friendly with her cat Voodoo. Foster mom: Veterinary technician Joana Castay decided to bring Athena inot her home for the duration of her recovery . Horrific neglect: Athena suffered from anemia and dehydration, an infection in her uterus, as well as heartworms and hook worms . Since being rescued, Athena gained almost a pound a day and by Thursday her weigh was up to 39 pounds, 11 ounces. ‘She eats three times a day, and now she eats all her food in one sitting,’ said Castay. Athena . still has to overcome a very severe case of heartworms, but needs to . get stronger and gain another 10 or 15 pounds before the treatment can . start. It will then take three months to complete, said Castay. Once she reaches a healthy weight, which is around 60lbs for female pit bulls. ‘To see that in her eyes, how grateful she is, to be loved, that's a special thing,’ said Castay. Those who would like to help with Athena's mounting medical costs could donate money on the fundraising site JustGive.com. Athena spends her days at the hospital, but every night goes home with Castay and has integrated well with other two dogs - Beans and Carley . Resilient: Although some staffers at Metaire . Small Animal Hospital feared that Athena won't make it, the 3-year-old . canine pulled through . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Vets didn't think Athena would live when she was dropped off at the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter a little over two weeks ago . But the brave pit bull is back on her feet and has gained 14lbs already . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Vets didn't think Athena would live when she was dropped off at the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter a little over two weeks ago . But the brave pit bull is back on her feet and has gained 14lbs already .

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<s>[ARTICLE] An entire team of senior A&E doctors have resigned from a hospital earmarked for cuts. Four consultants at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire, quit their jobs on Friday, following alleged rows with management. On the same day a consultant at nearby Worcestershire Royal Hospital also resigned. It means Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust will have to fill five vacancies in just a matter of months as the doctors work out their notice periods. Four consultants at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch, Worcestershire, quit their jobs on Friday, following alleged rows with management . Bosses are scrambling to find new staff at a time of unprecedented pressure on A&E departments and a shortage of consultants – a problem which has been highlighted by The Mail on Sunday’s Stop the Casualty Closures campaign. The shock resignations are a blow to campaigners hoping to save A&E services on the site and follow an apparent breakdown in relations between doctors and managers. It is understood all four handed in their notices on Friday after being interviewed and accepting offers at neighbouring Warwick Hospital. The crisis has led MPs to seek assurances from the trust that its A&E will remain fully staffed. The Alexandra survived a proposed downgrading in 2012 after an independent review warned that Worcestershire Royal could not cope with an extra 6,000 ambulances turning up on its doorstep each year if it closed. A further review by West Midlands Clinical Senate is due to report this month. Campaigners fear this latest setback could influence a decision, especially if the trust is unable to recruit new A&E consultants or locums in time. Karen Lumley, MP for Redditch County, said she and other MPs in the area were seeking an urgent response from the Health Secretary. On the same day a consultant at nearby Worcestershire Royal Hospital also resigned leaving the Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust struggling to fill five vacancies in just a matter of months . ‘There is always natural wastage of staff but this is different,’ she added. ‘I am shocked and astonished that we have got to this stage. It is the trust’s responsibility to ensure the A&E is staffed properly.’ Dr Richard Taylor, co-leader of political party National Health Action, said: ‘This has been dragging on for years, leaving A&E consultants in limbo over their future amid fears the Alexandra will lose its A&E department. It’s not surprising they’ve decided to find secure, alternative jobs at another hospital.’ Neal Stote, of the Save The Alex Campaign, said: ‘This is devastating news. How has the trust allowed five members of staff to leave on the same day? There’s obviously an underlying problem with the capability of the trust to retain its staff.’ A spokesman for the trust said: ‘While there will always be differences of clinical opinion, all clinicians have had an opportunity to have their say and the final proposed model was endorsed by an Independent Clinical Review Panel in early 2014, subject to some further modifications.’ [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Four consultants at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch resigned on Friday . A consultant at nearby Worcestershire Royal Hospital also quit his job . The shock resignations were following alleged rows with management . MPs seeking assurances from hospital trust that A&E will be fully staffed . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Four consultants at Alexandra Hospital in Redditch resigned on Friday . A consultant at nearby Worcestershire Royal Hospital also quit his job . The shock resignations were following alleged rows with management . MPs seeking assurances from hospital trust that A&E will be fully staffed .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Lydia Warren . A Florida judge ordered a rude public defender to leave his courtroom before punching him in the head, witnesses have said. The scrap began during a court session in Viera, where Judge John Murphy asked Brevard County public defender Andrew Weinstock to waive his client's right to a speedy trial. But Weinstock, whom some witnesses branded as 'disrespectful' towards Murphy, said he would not. In a confrontation captured on the courtroom camera and shared by CBS affiliate WKMG, the judge snapped back at Weinstock. Scroll down for video . Argument: A courtroom camera in Viera, Florida captures Andrew Weinstock (pictured in black jacket and light pants) refusing to sit down when Judge John Murphy (off camera) tells him to . Anger: The judge asks him if he wants to fight and both leave the room. Weinstock can be seen striding out . 'If I had a rock, I would throw it at you right now,' Murphy, who is off camera, can be heard saying. 'Stop pissing me off. Just sit down. I'll take care of it. I don't need your help. Sit down.' But Weinstock responded: 'I'm the public defender, I have the right to be here and I have a right to stand and represent my clients.' 'Sit down,' Murphy said again. 'If you want to fight, let's go out back and I'll just beat your (expletive).' 'Let's go right now,' Weinstock said before striding out of the courtroom. They both went into the hallway and those left behind in the courtroom could still hear the fight. Impressed: Other people in the courtroom, including witnesses, left, applause when the judge returns - alone . Witness: Amanda Strohofer, who was in the courtroom, said that the public defender disrespected the judge . Murphy . allegedly grabbed Weinstock by the collar and started hitting him, . according to the public defender's office, WKMG reported. One of them can be heard yelling: 'You want to (expletive) with me?' A . Brevard County sheriff's deputy stepped in and stopped the fight, and . Murphy returned to the courtroom - where he was met with smiles and . applause. Weinstock did not return. Another public defender told the news channel that Weinstock had apparently been hit in the head, but neither party pressed charges. A . woman who was in the courtroom as a witness in another case said she . felt things got heated because Weinstock was 'extremely rude'. Scene: The scrap took place at the justice center in Brevard County, Florida but no one pressed charges . 'I thought it was crazy, but you know what? You don't have to disrespect the judge in his own courtroom,' Amanda Strohofer said. WKMG legal analyst Luis Calderon said both men could face disciplinary action and, at worst, they could lose their jobs because of the amount of attention the story has attracted. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Judge John Murphy and public defender Andrew Weinstock got in an argument over Weinstock's right to a speedy trial . A camera catches Murphy saying: 'If I had a rock, I would throw it at you right now' before he asks in Weinstock wants to go outside . They both storm out of the room and a scuffle can be heard . Weinstock was punched in the head - and the judge returned to applause . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Judge John Murphy and public defender Andrew Weinstock got in an argument over Weinstock's right to a speedy trial . A camera catches Murphy saying: 'If I had a rock, I would throw it at you right now' before he asks in Weinstock wants to go outside . They both storm out of the room and a scuffle can be heard . Weinstock was punched in the head - and the judge returned to applause .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Traditionally thought of as continental delicacy particular to France, it seems snails are crawling their way across the channel. According to food industry sources, Britons are demanding mollusc meat in ever increasing quantities - and British suppliers are struggling to keep up. Aylesbury Escargot in Buckinghamshire, owned by husband and wife team Sophie and Mike Wharton, have expanded from indoor boxes to a 1,000 square metre field so they can increase supplies by as much as three times to meet demand, with the farm now housing around half a million snails. Sophie Wharton at the Aylesbury Escargot farm she owns and runs with her husband Mike . The new 'free range' fields will increase the snail harvest of the farm by up to three times to meet the growing UK demand . The farm has around half a million snails on it in both the indoor and outdoor pens . The family-run farm supplies both snails and ‘snail caviar’ (the snail’s eggs) to restaurants, brasseries, and retail - not forgetting individual customers for private consumption. Though the traditional French way to serve escargot is to place them back into their shells after cooking, often marinating them in butter, garlic and parsley, English chefs are increasingly exploring the diversity of the humble snail in modern dishes. Aylesbury Escargot owner Sophie says the increased demand is due to people being more adventurous and more aware of their diet and what they eat. ‘People are buying tinned snails from abroad because British suppliers just aren’t meeting demands. Snails breeding: The farm allows the snails to breed naturally by just placing them together . The farm is run by Sophie and her husband Mike (left) but their grand-daughter sometimes helps out with the harvest (right) ‘Snail is a low fat, high protein meat,’ she says, ‘people nowadays are much more focused on their diet and eating healthily. ‘They are also much more aware of how their food is produced and where it comes from. ‘The new outside breeding area allows the snails to thrive as they are in their natural habitat. ‘Our breeding methods are efficient and very sustainable and we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of care from hatch to harvest, keeping us at the forefront of fresh produce supply.’ The farm breeds Aspersa snails, which look very much like a garden snail. From eggs they are closely monitored until they morph into a tiny snail, at which point they are called hatchlings, taking a further four months to reach maturity. As well as three indoor breeding buildings, all of which are temperature and humidity controlled to suit the snails, the free range farm now runs from May to October, and will produce a harvest big enough to meet demand until the next harvest. Snail caviar or 'Escargot Pearls' are the eggs snail lay and bury in the soil and are said to have a 'ferny' salty taste . Sophie cleans and prepares the eggs (left) which are sold in 75 gram jars, costing £90 (right) The free range snails have a daily ‘shower’ via a sprinkler system and enjoy biscuits as well as their natural leafy food. From hatch to harvest is approximately 16 weeks at the farm. As snails are nocturnal and sleep during the day, harvesting them is relatively easy as they can simply be picked up. The snails are then purged to enable them to clear their digestive system - fed only water for three days - and hibernated prior to going out on order. As for the snail caviar' Sophie says: ‘We have named them 'Escargot Pearls',  as they have a pearl-like appearance. ‘You couldn’t compare them to sturgeon caviar as they are not at all fishy in flavour. ‘They have a slightly earthy, ferny taste and are fairly salty. ‘They are luxurious and add a glossy finish to a variety of dishes and also create a great talking point amongst diners,’ Sophie admits. Sophie is one of the few producers of fresh snail caviar in Europe and like all caviar it is a tedious process to produce and to harvest and process just a few grams is a labour of love. The Escargot Pearls are supplied in 75 gram jars, and are described as ‘a luxury item with a price tag to match',  costing £90 a jar. The snails themselves are gently braised by Sophie before sale, and alongside the Pearls, can be bought from their website, or at Fortnum & Mason. Snails lay around 100 eggs in each brood and bury them in the loose top soil . By Sophie Wharton. Makes 24 . Blini . 150g milk8g fresh yeast75g buckwheat flour50g plain flour1 egg yolk150g egg white . Salad . 1 small baked beetroot, finely diced1 small Granny Smith apple, finely diced25g escargot pearls1 teaspoon thyme leaves1 tablespoon vinaigretteMaldon sea salt to taste . Mix all blini ingredients together with a whisk and leave covered in the fridge overnight. Spoon small dots of the batter into a medium-hot frying pan with a tiny bit of oil, cook until golden on both sides. Mix salad ingredients (apart from pearls) together and spoon a generous helping onto a blini. Top with a few pearls. Most land snails are hermaphrodites with a full set of reproductive organs of both sexes, meaning they can all mate with any snail, and are prolific breeders. Each fertilisation usually results in a brood of about 100 eggs which are buried in the topsoil, and will hatch, if not harvested, after 2-4 weeks. Aylesbury Escargot owners Sophie and her husband Mike collect the eggs from the soil and carefully clean them. Sophie uses a fine-tipped paintbrush and magnifier to select the best ones, then cures them so they can be eaten raw. The white luminous eggs range in diameter from 3-6mm and are sold in 75 gram jars, for £90. These tiny eggs, which have a mineral . finish can be marinated in herbs - the have a delicate taste. In the . past they have been known as Pearls of Aphrodite' for their supposed aphrodisiac quality. Escargot Pearls marry up beautifully with Beetroot, Black Pudding, beef and many other protein dishes. They are also often used in canapes and as a garnish. Look out for the Femail taste test of the Escargot Pearls - coming soon! The eggs, which have a 'woody' salty flavour and have been known to have aphrodisiac qualities, are increasingly being used in restaurants as a  garnish and to add a unique flavour . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Aylesbury Escargot, Bucks, has added a 1,000sq ft field to meet demands . These 'free range' snails will increase supplies by up to three times . Farm currently has about half a million snails . Farm also supplies snail caviar or 'Escargot Pearls' Snail eggs have a 'ferny, earthy, salty' flavour and cost £90 for 75g . The snails have a daily shower via a sprinkler system and dine on biscuits as well as leafy food . Dubbed 'chicken of the soil' by snail devotees who love its low fat content . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Aylesbury Escargot, Bucks, has added a 1,000sq ft field to meet demands . These 'free range' snails will increase supplies by up to three times . Farm currently has about half a million snails . Farm also supplies snail caviar or 'Escargot Pearls' Snail eggs have a 'ferny, earthy, salty' flavour and cost £90 for 75g . The snails have a daily shower via a sprinkler system and dine on biscuits as well as leafy food . Dubbed 'chicken of the soil' by snail devotees who love its low fat content .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The poster that has appeared around Cambridge offers students 'easy cash' for information . Animal rights extremists are offering undergraduates at Cambridge University money in exchange for personal details of students involved with experiments on animals. A newly founded network known as the National Operation Anti-Vivisection (NOAV) has covered parts of Cambridge in posters encouraging students to ‘shop’ their peers for cash. It asks for personal details of scientists at the university, including names, pictures, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses, with the tag line: ‘Do the right thing and earn some money, what could be better?’ The anti-animal testing organisation, which claims to be a grass-roots network of animal rights activists, says animal experimentation is ‘cruel, outdated and unscientific’. NOAV says it wants people to ‘name and shame’ students that experiment on animals for science because ‘they should not be given the cover of anonymity’ and that ‘social pressure is the best way to get them to reconsider that career choice.’ Spokesman William Evans told student newspaper Varsity: ‘It is high time that universities move into the 21st century and start promoting human relevant research, such as computer modelling and micro-dosing.’ He added that the campaign is intended to be ‘non-threatening, peaceful and legal’, saying: ‘We will not be disclosing and personal addresses or phone numbers that we receive, as our approach is based on social as opposed to physical pressure.’ But concerns have been raised after the dozens of posters appeared to entice students by advertising it as a chance to ‘earn some beer money’ in return for information. Tom Holder, who founded advocacy group Speaking of Research - which supports the use of animal experiments in scientific tests where merited - condemned the incentive scheme as ‘targeting students’. The posters ask students to 'shop' on their peers and provide contact details such as name and phone number . National Operation Anti-Vivisection says animal experimentation is ‘cruel, outdated and unscientific’ The Oxford graduate, who calls NOAV animal rights 'extremists', has warned that the hostile environment may force young science students out of a career in the sciences. He posted on his blog: ‘Stalking and harassing students is not a legitimate way of running a campaign. ‘It is these sorts of actions which can force brilliant minds out of the life sciences out of fear.’ In a letter addressed to budding scientists and posted on its website, NOAV states: ‘You can choose to perpetuate the outdated, cruel and scientifically flawed notion that data from non-human animals can be accurately extrapolated to human beings. ‘The public are against animal experiments and you will become a social pariah, not wanting to reveal the disgusting/socially unacceptable job that you do to anyone but the closest of friends. ‘You will be subject to continual protest from animal rights activists throughout your life, and will not get a moment’s peace from the ongoing aggressive but lawful pressure exerted by the animal rights movement.’ Cambridge University has been targeted by the group, but other university towns are also set to be hit . Other university towns across the country have also reportedly been targeted in the campaign, but Cambridge has so far been the city receiving the most attention. It is thought that a plan by British multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca to build a headquarters in Cambridge is one reason for the focus. A campaign against Huntingdon Life Sciences, in Cambridgeshire, by Stop Huntingdon Animal Cruelty came to an end in August this year after 15 years of protesting. The organisation, which has been subject of a long campaign, has seen several of its activists given prison sentences and announced it would disband after tougher laws were introduced. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] National Operation Anti-Vivisection (NOAV) posters appeared around city . They ask students to 'shop' on peers who experiment on animals for cash . Activists are asking for personal details like names and phone numbers . It says animal experimentation is 'cruel, outdated and unscientific' But advocacy group condemns incentive scheme for 'targeting students' [/SUMMARY]</s>

National Operation Anti-Vivisection (NOAV) posters appeared around city . They ask students to 'shop' on peers who experiment on animals for cash . Activists are asking for personal details like names and phone numbers . It says animal experimentation is 'cruel, outdated and unscientific' But advocacy group condemns incentive scheme for 'targeting students'

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN)The Supreme Court gave proponents of same-sex marriage two major victories in 2013 -- striking down parts of the Defense of Marriage Act that denied the same benefits provided to heterosexual spouses to legally married same-sex couples, and allowing same-sex marriages to resume in California. Since then, a lot has has happened, legally, for supporters. Here's a look at same-sex marriage in the United States, by the numbers: . 37 -- U.S. states which allow same-sex marriage, plus the District of Columbia: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. 13 -- The number of U.S. states with "laws or constitutional amendments that deny the freedom to marry to same-sex couples." 4 -- States involved in the challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court involving state bans on same-sex marriage. At issue is a lower court opinion that upheld same-sex marriage bans in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Tennessee. 1 -- U.S. territory where same-sex partners can get married: Guam. Almost 72% -- Percentage of people in the United States who live in a state where same-sex marriage is legal. 9 million - LGBT adults in the United States. 251,695 -- Same-sex married couples in the United States in 2013, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey. 60% - Percentage of Americans who support same-sex marriage, according to a May 2015 Gallup Poll. 2001 -- The year the Netherlands made same-sex marriage legal. It was the first country in the world to so. 2003 -- The year the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that it is unconstitutional to criminalize sodomy. 2004 -- The year that same-sex marriage became legal in Massachusetts, the first U.S. state to do so. 19 -- Countries worldwide where same-sex marriage has been approved in the entire country: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales), and Uruguay. 2 -- The number of countries where same-sex marriage is legal in some areas: Mexico and the United States. 4 -- U.S. states that allow civil unions: Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois and New Jersey. 22% -- Same-sex couples in the United States raising adopted or foster children, as of March 2015 research by the Williams Institute at UCLA. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage. Thirteen states have anti-marriage laws. 60% of Americans support same-sex marriage, according to a May 2015 Gallup poll. [/SUMMARY]</s>

Thirty-seven states and the District of Columbia allow same-sex marriage. Thirteen states have anti-marriage laws. 60% of Americans support same-sex marriage, according to a May 2015 Gallup poll.

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Sophie Jane Evans . PUBLISHED: . 03:41 EST, 13 September 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 09:55 EST, 13 September 2013 . This is the heart-stopping moment two bolts of lightning struck a suburban front garden in broad daylight. The shocking footage was captured by a 24/7 security camera that was set to record only a few metres away. It shows two lightning bolts hit a cluster of trees in North Jackson, Tennessee, causing a number of shell-like explosions and a huge cloud of dust and smoke. Scroll down for video . This is the dramatic moment two lightning bolts struck a garden in North Jackson, Tennessee . Lightning hit a cluster of trees just after 3pm on Tuesday, causing a number of shell-like explosions and a huge cloud of dust and smoke . The breathtaking footage was captured on a Cisco PVC2300 security camera, which was situated on a nearby driveway . The lightning bolts, which can be seen ripping through the air and piercing the ground, struck the garden just after 3pm on Tuesday. They were captured on a Cisco PVC2300 camera, which was situated on a nearby driveway. The camera's owner, YouTube user Philip S, said he managed to capture the breathtaking moment as he stores the past 12 hours of footage at any given time. The bolts of lightning, which have left the garden in need of repair, aren't the only strikes to have been caught on camera recently. Last Friday, a freak bolt of lightning was filmed striking the ancient Grade I listed st Nicholas Chapel, built on Lantern Hill in Illfracombein, Devon. The spectacular footage, which captured lightning hitting the roof of the former chapel, was taken by Ilfracombe resident Jason Twist. 'The storm was very impressive, so I grabbed my camera and started snapping about 500 photos,' he said. 'My house overlooks the harbour so I was in the right place at the right time.' [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The heart-stopping moment was captured by a security camera in North Jackson, Tennessee . Footage shows lightning strike a suburban front garden twice just after 3pm on Tuesday . Bolts of lightning caused explosions and a huge cloud of dust and smoke . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The heart-stopping moment was captured by a security camera in North Jackson, Tennessee . Footage shows lightning strike a suburban front garden twice just after 3pm on Tuesday . Bolts of lightning caused explosions and a huge cloud of dust and smoke .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- Latin American nations overwhelmingly rejected nearly 50 years of U.S. policy toward Cuba on Wednesday, voting at a meeting of the Organization of American States in Honduras to revoke the communist nation's 1962 suspension from the multinational group. Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales says farewell to Hillary Clinton at Wednesday's OAS meeting. Honduran President Jose Manuel Zelaya Rosales said at the end of the two-day meeting in the city of San Pedro Sula that the OAS had rectified a serious error. The United States led the push to suspend Cuba from the OAS at the height of the Cold War, also breaking diplomatic relations with the island nation in 1961 and establishing an economic embargo the next year. "This is an important message to the whole world, not just our continent," Zelaya said, later adding, "The Cold War ended today in San Pedro Sula." The United States sought to obtain concessions from Cuba this year in exchange for readmission to the 35-nation group. In particular, the United States wants greater political and personal freedoms for the island's 11 million citizens. Cuba rejected any preconditions, with former President Fidel Castro saying this week Cuba had no interest in rejoining the OAS. Although the OAS lifted Cuba's suspension, Latin leaders did not automatically welcome the nation back. Instead, the OAS set up a mechanism by which Cuba could rejoin. Much of that dialogue will center on human rights. U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she was "pleased" with the outcome, which came on a voice vote with no opposition. "The member nations of the OAS showed flexibility and openness today, and as a result we reached a consensus that focuses on the future instead of the past: Cuba can come back into the OAS in the future if the OAS decides that its participation meets the purposes and principles of the organization, including democracy and human rights," Clinton said in a statement. She attended the two-day meeting but left before the vote to travel to Egypt, where President Obama was to make a major address to the Muslim world Thursday. Some analysts agreed with Clinton's assessment. "The OAS emerged from a heated debate with a constructive compromise that revokes an obsolete Cold War resolution suspending Cuba," said Robert Pastor, who was a Latin America national security adviser for President Carter in the late 1970s. "But rather than invite Cuba to join the OAS, which Cuba said it would not do, it invited Cuba to initiate a dialogue on the purposes and principles of the OAS." Others saw the vote as an outright rebuke for an outdated U.S. policy. "I wouldn't say it was inevitable, but it was almost so," said Wayne Smith, who worked as a top level official at the U.S. Embassy in Cuba from 1958 to 1961 during the Cuban Revolution that brought Castro to power. "The U.S. was totally isolated on this," said Smith, who also was the chief of mission at the U.S. interests section in Havana from 1979-82. "The United States had some legitimate points on readmitting Cuba," Smith said, but went about it wrong. Larry Birns, director of the Washington-based Council on Hemispheric Affairs policy institute, saw the vote as a personal defeat for Clinton. "This will be presented in Latin America as a big defeat for Hillary Clinton because people are not ready to take a swat at Obama yet," Birns said. "It was hers to win, but she managed to lose it." The United States is being "hypercautious," he said, rather than taking imaginative and bold steps toward normalizing relations. Analysts said many people in Latin America expected more from the newly elected Obama, who ran on a mantra of "change." Said Smith: "The Obama policy has reflected so little change that the other countries are just fed up." And many Latins gauge the United States -- long considered with suspicion, if not outright hostility -- by its stance toward Cuba. "The road to rehabilitating relations with Latin America is through Havana," Birns said. "That's something that the Latin Americans are very responsive to." Heather Berkman, a Latin America analyst with the Eurasia Group consulting firm, saw the vote as "a largely symbolic gesture that will have little impact in the short term either on improving democracy and human rights on the island, or on increasing the likelihood that the U.S. will lift the embargo of the island." And the vote could have a backlash, she said. "There will be a strong reaction among certain members of U.S. Congress who are passionately opposed to improving U.S.-Cuba relations while the Castros remain in power," Berkman said. That reaction was quick to come Wednesday. "Today we witnessed an example of the Obama administration's absolute diplomatic incompetence and its unrestricted appeasement of the enemies of the United States," Cuban-American U.S. Reps. Lincoln Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, and Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, said in a joint statement. "The OAS is a putrid embarrassment." Other Cuban-American members of Congress also released statements criticizing the vote. The United States provides about 60 percent of OAS funding, Berkman said, and some members of Congress have threatened to withhold the money if Cuba is allowed back into the organization. Some old Latin America hands agree that the OAS may have hurt itself. "I never cease to be amazed at how destructive some of these Latin American leaders can be," said Otto Reich, who served in high-level Latin American posts for Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush. "They chose to revive something out of the Cold War." The Latin leaders, Reich said, misread Washington. "Some of these countries have further isolated themselves from the Obama administration," Reich said. "It will be a long time before they regain the trust of the American government." Reich, a strong anti-communist, also opposed the vote on ideological grounds. "The problem is that the conditions that suspended Cuba still exist," he said. "Cuba hasn't changed." [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] OAS revokes a 1962 decision suspending Cuba's membership . The 35-member Organization of American States met this week in Honduras . U.S. had led push toward the 1962 suspension during Cold War's height . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she's "pleased" with the outcome . 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OAS revokes a 1962 decision suspending Cuba's membership . The 35-member Organization of American States met this week in Honduras . U.S. had led push toward the 1962 suspension during Cold War's height . U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she's "pleased" with the outcome .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The step-mother of Simon Cowell's pregnant, married lover has called the news of her shock pregnancy 'beautiful' and a 'blessing'. While the X Factor guru's representatives refused to confirm the pregnancy, Rosy Davis,  who is married to Lauren Silverman's father Steven, said: 'We are all excited for the baby.' Speaking from her Florida home, Mrs Davis added: 'Any kid is a blessing.' Mrs Davis spoke out as MailOnline confirmed on Thursday that Lauren's husband Andrew Silverman - a close friend of Cowell's - has filed for divorce from his estranged wife, who has fled their multi-million dollar Manhattan apartment. Papers were filed on July 15 - and according to US Weekly magazine, Lauren is 10 weeks pregnant - making it clear she was expecting before he made a bid to end their marriage. Cosy: Simon Cowell is joined by his now pregnant lover Lauren Silverman and her husband Andrew Silverman on board his yacht the Slipstream in St Barts in January*** . Good spirits: The property magnate was smiling as he left his New York apartment on Wednesday evening, in spite of hitting headlines the world over after it was revealed his wife was having Simon Cowell's baby . Rushing out of his Park Avenue office in . Manhattan tonight at 6.10pm, Mr Silverman shielded his face before . jumping into a waiting car - without making any comment. He is being represented by Manhattan family lawyers Cohen Goldstein, while Lauren’s attorney is marked as unknown. The couple have been married for 10 years and have a seven-year-old son called Adam. Cowell, 53, and Lauren, 36, are believed to have met while on vacation in Barbados some years ago through Mr Silverman. A friend of Lauren's told of . MailOnline: 'Lauren loves Simon, she says that she wants to marry him. And with the baby, she's going the right way about it! But I think this . could be really good for Simon.' Happier days: New York socialite Lauren Silverman and estranged husband Andrew Silverman at a New York book launch in January. Mr Silverman has now filed for divorce . Smoking hot: Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman light up cigarettes as they leave a London theatre in March . Today, a source claimed there had . been issues in the Silvermans' marriage right from the start – claiming . that Mr Silverman’s parents Eleonora and Allen never attended their . wedding. A source said: . ‘Andrew’s parents boycotted their wedding because they had their doubts . about Lauren, she thought she was suspect.’ Andrew now believes Lauren started cheating on him with Simon during one of the many vacations they all shared together. The . pal added:‘They would organise these month-long trips and Andrew would . go for two weeks and then leave for business and Lauren would stay . behind. ‘And people talked when she left their little boy at home and stayed away for a month.’ Happy families: Lauren Silverman, Andrew Silverman, their son Adam and Lauren's sister Nicole Davis are all smiles at Bridgehampton Polo in August 2007 . The couple and their son have been living in a stunning apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in a ‘white glove condominium’ aptly named The Savoy since 2000. The condo was actually bought by Andrew’s father, Allen, for $1,213,500 (£800k) in 1999 and remains in his name. The property, will, of course, now be worth considerably more. The building boasts a doorman, concierge, valet service, health club and a sundeck overlooking Manhattan – with superstore Bloomingdales just a block away. Andrew works alongside his father Allen, who founded property company The Andalex Group by combining his sons names, Andrew and Alexander, in the 1980s. The family own a string of Manhattan apartments as well as a $4.5million (£3m) country home in Stamford, Connecticut. The Silvermans have been firm fixtures on the New York social scene for many years and as they became firmly ensconced in Simon Cowell’s camp of close friends, Lauren became especially friendly with New York designer Rachel Roy. We are family: Simon Cowell is expecting a baby with his married lover Lauren Silverman, seen right. The couple are pictured on vacation in August 2011 with Lauren's estranged husband Andrew Silverman and Cowell's ex Sinitta . Friends before lovers: X Factor Svengali Cowell and Lauren Silverman met through her husband Andrew, a good friend of the star . The irony is such that stunning Rachel, 39,  was forced to deny that she was dating Cowell after posting pictures from aboard his yacht during a New Year jaunt around the Caribbean in January, with her spokeswoman telling Page Six at the time: ‘She is on vacation with Simon. They are just friends.’ The high-profile couple never made a secret of their friendship with Cowell and indeed when questions were constantly asked about the exact nature of Lauren’s friendship with the X Factor svengali, the reply would always be the same – an insistence that they were just close friends, and that Lauren was merely the wife of one of Cowell’s best friends. The couple were even mentioned in Tom Bower’s 2012 tell-all book on Cowell, Sweet Life:The Intimate Life Of Simon Cowell. Interestingly, Lauren handed over a picture to be published in the tome, taken on a New Year 2012 vacation on board the Slipstream yacht in St Barts. She hovers in a hot pink sundress above Cowell, while he sits next to his ex-fiancee Mezhgan Husseiny, whose enticing curves are on show in a bikini. Her husband Andrew beams up at the camera, sitting at the end of the group, which features Cowell’s best friend Sinitta. Fast forward a few months and Lauren turned up to the book launch at London’s Serpentine Gallery in April, smiling sweetly for the cameras – joining Cowell as he took Bower and friends to the trendy Arts Club for dinner and drinks after the bash, where he joked: ‘“Being invited here was rather like a cat inviting a mouse to a dinner party.’ The book ends as Cowell flirts with a ‘feisty’ Brazilian beauty called Ana Paula Junqueira – and invites her back to his yacht in Barbados. Luxury: Simon Cowell and his friends Lauren and Andrew Silverman enjoyed many vacations on board the Slipstream yacht . Writer Bower reported: ‘At the end of one high-spirited night at the island’s yacht club, fuelled by champagne and vodka, he had invited a group of Brazilian girls onto Slipstream. ‘By 5am, he was intimately embraced with Anna (sic) Paula, a well-known international socialite. ‘At teatime later that day, she had flown back to São Paulo on a private jet and had texted her intentions . ‘She’s coming to London soon,’ he announced at dinner. ‘That should be fun.’ And as we know now, that romance was to be extremely short lived … . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Andrew Silverman files for divorce from wife Lauren - as friends reveal his parents never attended their wedding . Lauren Silverman was already pregnant when her estranged husband filed papers . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Andrew Silverman files for divorce from wife Lauren - as friends reveal his parents never attended their wedding . Lauren Silverman was already pregnant when her estranged husband filed papers .

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<s>[ARTICLE] A homeless man could help unlock the disappearance of schoolgirl Alice Gross. Police have been searching for the tramp who had been living on a railway embankment close to where the 14-year-old was last spotted 13 days ago. His makeshift home was one of a number of locations examined by officers and sniffer dogs in Hanwell, west London, yesterday. Scroll down for video . Siblings: Missing Alice Gross (right), 14, is pictured with her sister Nina (left), 19. Nina said she wanted her younger sister to know that the family 'really needs her back, because we love her' Family: Alice's father Jose Gross (left), 60, mother Rosalind Hodgkiss (centre), 50, and sister Nina Gross (right), 19, at the family home in Hanwell, west London. They have made another TV appeal for her safe return . A neighbour said: ‘There’s somebody, . probably a tramp, and it looked like they had been living on the . embankment so they had to do a full search.’ Murder . squad detectives have brought in dozens of extra officers to scour a . grid of streets between Alice’s £850,000 home and the Grand Union Canal. Alice, who has anorexia, went missing after she went out and . failed to return home to Hanwell, leaving her family . distraught and Scotland Yard detectives baffled. Her . sister Nina Gross, 19, said on TV on Monday night: 'It's hard because I miss . her. And I just really hope she knows that we really, really love her - . and we really need her back, because we love her.’ Her mother Rosalind Hodgkiss, 50, told BBC London: 'Alice is an amazing daughter. She's smart, she's . kind, she's funny, she's incredibly creative and talented. She's just an . amazing daughter.' And Alice's father Jose Gross, 60, said: 'I miss the sound of her voice - it's a . really, really big part of our family and there's a massive hole now. We . really need her back as soon as possible.’ Her mother Rosalind Hodgkiss said: 'Alice is an amazing daughter. She's smart, she's kind, she's funny' Her father Jose Gross said: 'I miss the sound of her voice - it's a really, really big part of our family' Her sister Nina Gross said: 'I just really hope she knows that we really, really love her' Also on Monday, a . 51-year-old man arrested by detectives trying to discover the fate of . Alice was released from custody, and told he will face no . further action over the disappearance of the girl. 'It's hard because I miss her. And I just really hope she knows that we really, really love her - and we really need her back, because we love her' Nina Gross, sister . An unconnected 25-year-old man, who was arrested and held after a . tip-off at the weekend, remained in custody. The disappearance continues . to stump a team of top police investigators. Detectives . say they are conducting a missing person inquiry but have thrown the . resources of a full murder investigation at the mystery. Their . focus remains a half-mile stretch of canal a short distance from her . home in Hanwell, where she was last seen at 4.23pm on . August 28. A team of frogmen . have sealed off a half-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal which has . murky, litter-strewn waters around 6ft deep. Vanished: Alice Gross, 14, went missing almost two weeks ago and her backpack was found last Thursday . Searching for clues: A police diver in Hanwell involved in the investigation over the disappearance of Alice . 'Please call': A missing poster for schoolgirl Alice Gross in Ealing Broadway, near Hanwell in west London . Search: Police divers on a stretch of the Grand Union Canal looking for missing schoolgirl Alice yesterday . The centre of the search is close to where the canal joins the River Brent and where Alice’s rucksack was discovered last Thursday. 'Alice is an amazing daughter. She's smart, she's kind, she's funny, she's incredibly creative and talented. She's just an amazing daughter' Rosalind Hodgkiss, mother . Police declined to reveal whether they have traced her treasured iPhone, but it is understood the device has been switched off. Specialist forensic officers have also conducted searches at two homes linked to the 51-year-old suspect. Both are located on streets which may have been close to her route on foot between the canal and her home. The . teenager was captured by a CCTV camera at a nearby lock as she walked . in the direction of her home on the afternoon of August 28. Frogmen sealed off a half-mile stretch of the Grand Union Canal which has murky, litter strewn waters . The teenager was captured by a CCTV camera at a nearby lock as she walked in the direction of her home . Her family have revealed Alice, a talented musician, had been going through a ‘tough time’ as she battled anorexia. 'I miss the sound of her voice - it's a really, really big part of our family and there's a massive hole now. We really need her back as soon as possible' Jose Gross, father . But they had no reason to expect she would not come home for dinner and have been left devastated by her disappearance. Police have questioned many of her worried friends at Brentside High School where she was a popular and successful student. They . are also examining many of her postings on social media, which include . dozens of ‘selfie’ photographs and several intimate videos. Alice, . who weighed just 6st, was a prolific user of controversial website . Ask.fm, which was at the centre of a cyberbullying storm last year. Police are continuing to appeal to five cyclists seen riding past Alice on the day she vanished to get in touch . Alice, a talented musician, had been going through a ‘tough time’ as she battled anorexia, her family have said . The . schoolgirl answered many questions from anonymous users on the site, . including many of a deeply personal nature, including potential . boyfriends, sex, weight and her appearance. The . schoolgirl was also a prolific user of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, . Skype and the messaging application Kik, a rival to Snapchat. A . Metropolitan Police spokesman said the force continues to appeal to . five cyclists seen riding past Alice on the day she vanished to get in . touch. He said: ‘This remains a missing person investigation.’ Surrey and Sussex Police have both provided specialist resources to the Met to help their search. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Anorexia sufferer Alice, of Hanwell, west London, went missing last month . Sister Nina: 'I miss her and we really need her back, because we love her' Mother Rosalind: 'She's amazing, smart, kind, funny, creative and talented' Father Jose: 'Her voice is a big part of our family and there's a hole now' Arrested man, 51, released from custody and will face no further action . Another man who has been arrested by police remains in custody . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Anorexia sufferer Alice, of Hanwell, west London, went missing last month . Sister Nina: 'I miss her and we really need her back, because we love her' Mother Rosalind: 'She's amazing, smart, kind, funny, creative and talented' Father Jose: 'Her voice is a big part of our family and there's a hole now' Arrested man, 51, released from custody and will face no further action . Another man who has been arrested by police remains in custody .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Millions of cricket fans will never again trust what they see on the field because of the match-fixing scandal, a judge said yesterday. Three corrupt Pakistan players were savaged for tainting cricket by taking bungs as part of a shadowy international gambling scam. The men were told they had irrevocably damaged the name of a sport which was once a byword for ‘fair dealing’. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO OF HOW THE SCAM WAS UNCOVERED . Sentence: Pakistan cricketer Mohammed Aamer arrives at Southwark Crown court, where he was jailed for six months . Jailed: Former world number two Test bowler . Mohammad Asif, left, was jailed for one year while Pakistan Test cricket . captain Salman Butt, right, was jailed for 30 months. Both are . pictured entering court . Mr Justice Cooke said former Test . captain Salman Butt and bowlers Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer . betrayed legions of fans for greed. Jailing the men at Southwark Crown . Court yesterday, he said people watching cricket will be ‘left to . wonder’ whether surprising results were genuine. Mr Justice Cooke said: ‘It is the . insidious effect of your actions on professional cricket and the . followers of it that make the offences so serious. ‘The image and integrity of what was . once a game but is now a business is damaged in the eyes of all, . including the many youngsters who regarded you as heroes and would have . given their eye teeth to play at the levels and with the skills that you . had. ‘You procured the bowling of three . no-balls for money, to the detriment of your national cricket team, with . the object of enabling others to cheat at gambling. ‘Now whenever people look back on a . surprising event in a game or a surprising result, or whenever in the . future there are surprising events or results, followers of the game . will be left to wonder whether there has been fixing and whether what . they have been watching is a genuine contest between bat and ball. What . ought to be honest sporting competition may not be such at all.’ In the dock: (left to right) Majeed, Butt, Asif, and Amir hear they are to be jailed by Justice Cooke . Struggle: Salman Butt had to fight his way through the media as he arrived at Southwark Crown Court and was given the heaviest sentence for his role in the scam . The three players were jailed . alongside agent Mazhar Majeed, who was caught orchestrating the scandal . in an undercover sting by the News of the World. Mr Justice Cooke, yesterday . They agreed to bowl three no-balls at specified points during a Lord’s Test match last August in return for £150,000. The jail sentences closed one chapter in an extraordinary scandal that has rocked the international game. But questions remain over how far the . corruption had spread and whether other Pakistan players were involved. Butt, 27, dubbed the ‘architect’ of the lucrative betting scam, was . jailed for two and a half years just two days after his wife gave birth . to a second son in Pakistan. The world’s former No 2-ranked Test . bowler Asif, 28, received a 12-month term. Aamer, 19, once tipped to . become one of the all-time great fast bowlers, was jailed for six . months. Former Croydon Athletic FC owner . Majeed, 36, who boasted he had made ‘masses and masses of money’, was . jailed for two years and eight months. Pleading his innocence: the sisters of cricketer Salman Butt talk to journalists in Lahore, Pakistan, after hearing that their brother had been jailed . Distress: Mohamma Ijaz, the brother of Mohammed Aamer, reacts as he hears the verdict at the family home in Changa Bangial village . Anger: Pakistani cricket fans gather and burnt posters depicting the three players after hearing the verdicts . He was secretly videoed counting huge sums of money and bragging that he could fix an entire Test match for a million dollars. The four defendants sat impassively in . a courtroom packed with journalists and cricket fans as they learned . their fates. They will be released on licence after serving half their . sentences and are almost certain to be deported. Butt, Asif and Majeed were sent to . Wandsworth prison in south-west London. Aamer, who is appealing his . sentence, was sent to Feltham young offenders’ institution. The judge said Butt was responsible for involving the ‘impressionable’ Aamer, then aged only 18. Cheat: Teenager Amir is shown performing one of the no-balls that were found to be pre-determined when Pakistan played England at Lord's in August 2010 . No ball: Asif deliberately oversteps the line with the last delivery of the tenth over during the test match . He said: ‘It appears that the . corruption may have been more widespread than the defendants here before . me, and may have permeated the team in earlier days. ‘If that is the case, you, as captain, . perpetuated such an atmosphere of corruption and would be responsible . for it and for the desire to use Majeed and his contacts to make money . for yourself and others in the team.’ All three players were banned from playing for five years by the International Cricket Council in February. The Pakistan Cricket Board said the conviction of the players was ‘a sad day for Pakistan cricket’. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Salman Butt jailed for 30 months for his involvement . Bowlers Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer received a year and six months respectively . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Salman Butt jailed for 30 months for his involvement . Bowlers Mohammed Asif and Mohammed Aamer received a year and six months respectively .

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<s>[ARTICLE] BMW is recalling more than 1.6million cars worldwide - amid fears over the safety of airbags in the vehicles. The German car maker wants to replace passenger-side front airbags made by Takata Corp after warning the inflators could break apart during deployment and end up injuring passengers. The recall affects 3 Series vehicles produced between May 1999 and August 2006 with some 189,000 having been sold in Britain alone. BMW says it is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the airbag issue (file picture) BMW is still taking part in a regional recall requested by safety regulators in the US. But the firm's spokesman Dave Buchko said it has now decided to recall all of the models from 2000 through to 2006 that are potentially affected by the issue. The regional recall, requested in June by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, covered both passenger- and driver-side front air bags. The recall is an extension of last year's recall of 240,000 cars globally for the same issue and overlaps with the regional recall. Mr Buchko said: 'As a precaution, we just feel now that the right thing to do is just to bring them all in and replace the passenger-side air bag.' BMW has recalled 1.6million of its 3 Series vehicles produced between May 1999 and August 2006 (file picture) The air bags were supplied by Japan's Takata, which has seen more than 12million vehicles recalled over the past five years for related issues. BMW said it was not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the issue. The cars previously recalled are not part of this campaign. In . the latest recall, about 574,000 of the cars were sold in the United . States, 450,000 in Germany and 189,000 in the United Kingdom. Last year, BMW recalled 42,000 cars in the United States for this issue. In . addition, BMW said it has also recalled 26 Mini cars and one BMW i3 . from model year 2014 to replace Takata passenger-side air bags. These . are not part of the larger recall. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] BMW makes recall amid fears over the safety of front passenger airbags . More than 1.6million 3 Series vehicles are being recalled around the world . Announcement affects cars produced between May 1999 and August 2006 . Around 189,000 of the vehicles were sold in Britain with 574,000 in the US . [/SUMMARY]</s>

BMW makes recall amid fears over the safety of front passenger airbags . More than 1.6million 3 Series vehicles are being recalled around the world . Announcement affects cars produced between May 1999 and August 2006 . Around 189,000 of the vehicles were sold in Britain with 574,000 in the US .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- It's not every day you read about one top-level executive asking another where his balls are. But in the end, former Yahoo CEO Carol Bartz lived up to her reputation for "salty language" and candid management style. Since Bartz's very public departure from Yahoo last week, her penchant for blunt, profane language has become recurring themes in discussions of her career, driving conversation about what women can and can't be in the workplace. "It stands out because it's not expected," said Deborah Tannen, a linguistics professor at Georgetown University and author of "You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation." "We always take notice of what's unexpected and women are still not expected to curse, so when they do, it's noticed more." Bartz got the ball rolling when she called the board members that fired her a bunch of "doofuses" who "f----- me over" in her first public comments after the now infamous firing-by-phone. Those statements came two days after Yahoo chairman Roy Bostock called her on her cell phone last Tuesday to deliver the news. In response, she sent an e-mail to Yahoo's 14,000 colleagues telling them "I've just been fired over the phone by Yahoo's chairman of the board" and wishing them the best. Since then, tales of her "characteristically salty language" and perceived abrasiveness have peppered the post-mortems on her two-year tenure, which many seem to agree ended due to her failure to boost revenue and lack of long-term vision. Even The Wall Street Journal published an amusing compilation of "Carol Bartz's Best Quotes," a testament to how her "crude honesty" and "blue language" became part of her brand. "What do I look for when hiring? Well, let's get past the assumption that they can do the job. There has to be a no-a------ rule," she said in a 2010 interview with Esquire titled, "Hi, I'm Carol Bartz... Are You an A------?" The attention devoted to Bartz's candor, profane or otherwise, reflects the double-bind faced by women in the business world, especially those in high positions, Tannen said. "If women talk in ways expected of them or project a feminine demeanor, it's seen as weak. But if they talk in ways associated with men or bosses, then they're seen as too aggressive," she said. "Whatever they do violates one or the other expectation, either you're not talking as you should as a woman or as boss." Perhaps unsurprisingly, if you believe women are treated differently than men, Tannen and others think that a dirty-mouthed man would not receive as much attention for his blue language as Bartz has. "For people to call it 'salty language' shows how we're uncomfortable talking about women who swear. I don't think anyone would describe a rapper's language as being salty," said former Nickelodeon executive Anne Kreamer, whose book, "It's Always Personal: Emotions in the New Workplace," came out this year. The fact that Bartz was known for swearing, crying and confrontations also reflects the tight-lipped, buttoned-up culture pervading corporate America, Kreamer said. In researching her book, "Emotions in the Workplace," Kreamer said she found that 60% of employees reported never seeing their bosses get angry or display any kind of unpleasant emotion. "People are barely keeping it together, and that's why this becomes a conversation point because everyone wants to be able to publicly flip off the boss one way or another. But you swallow it because you don't want to lose your job," she said. Not everyone considers swearing in the workplace appropriate, said Charles Conine, who runs Consilium, an employee and labor relations consulting service. But standards vary depending on whether the workplace is a corporate office in Silicon Valley or a battlefield in Afghanistan. Yahoo isn't known for its culture of confrontation, which could be why Bartz's actions -- while at Yahoo and in her public flipping-off of its board -- still has power to shock the public, Kreamer said. "We go through these Kabuki-like dances of ways to save face in corporate America," Kreamer said. "The way she simply said, 'I've been fired' was brilliantly refreshing. She said it as blunt as she did because she was pissed off, and we rarely see that." [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Profanity, candor are trademarks of Carol Bartz's management style at Yahoo . "It stands out because it's not expected," professor says of her tendency to swear . Attention devoted to language reflects "double-bind" women face in corporate America . E-mail announcing she was "fired" via phone "brilliantly refreshing," author says . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Profanity, candor are trademarks of Carol Bartz's management style at Yahoo . "It stands out because it's not expected," professor says of her tendency to swear . Attention devoted to language reflects "double-bind" women face in corporate America . E-mail announcing she was "fired" via phone "brilliantly refreshing," author says .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Daily Mail Reporter . From Harajuku girls to Cosplay, Japan's fashionistas are famous for their love of colour, quirky sense of style and penchant for dressing up the frilliest ensembles they can lay their hands on. Now Tokyo's famously eccentric style scene is the subject of a new book, Tokyo Adorned, which shows off the wonderfully girly Kawaii style in all its colourful glory. One of the most creative Tokyo style tribes, Kawaii girls dress to show off their individuality with takes on the look ranging from the Lolita (sweet and girly) to Gotchi (Gothic). Pastel explosion: Tokyo women take sweet and girly dressing to the extreme and it seems they have no fear of over accessorising . Think pink: Kawaii girls love the colour and covert pale skin and clothes with frills, bows and lace . Living dolls: Tokyo Adorned reveals how many of the looks emulate the porcelain toys . 'There’s this aspiration to be cute, and they find that to be incredibly empowering and strong,' explained author and photographer, Thomas Card, in an interview with the Daily Beast. 'For these girls, it’s this process of dressing that allows you to see them for who they are. They're constantly changing themselves... If you were to go tomorrow, they would be different again.' The antithesis of fake-tanned hair-extensioned TOWIE chic, Kawaii girls like pink, kitsch, tutus, delicate dabs of glitter, enormous false lashes and ultra pale skin. The most common Kawaii style is named the 'classic Lolita', which despite referencing the Nabokov novel in the name, has nothing to do with looking sexy and everything to do with achieving a look that is as cute, girlish and pretty as possible. Based on frilled and furbelowed Victorian styles combined with a hint of goth, girls hope to achieve a porcelain-doll look using lashings of lace, ribbon, bows, ruffles, bloomers, aprons, and ruffled petticoats. Dare to scare: Gothic is another of the favoured looks, known as Gotchi . Too cute: The women think such an appearance is empowering and looking girly and pretty is known as the 'classic Lolita', right . Style fusion: Some women combine the pastels with the gothic while others create looks of their own like this military inspired outfit with hints of Minnie Mouse, right . Victorian homage: The girls are fond of lashings of lace, ribbon, bows, ruffles, bloomers, aprons, and ruffled petticoats . Then there's the 'Sweet Lolita' look. Featuring even more ribbons, bows, and lace, than the 'Classic Lolita', it leaves out the gothic elements in favour of pastels. Fairy Kei is also popular and involves giant bow headdresses or bonnets, teamed with lighter, less extreme make-up. Unsurprisingly, the look has also proved a hit with British teens, some of whom take part in the annual Kawaii fashion show at Hyper Japan, an annual celebration of all things Japanese held at London's Earl's Court each July. Turning back the clock: The 'Sweet Lolita' look goes overboard on pastels and kitsch with false eyelashes and childish accessories . Constantly changing: One day the women could go for a vintage ladylike style, while the next, a gas mask is on trend . One girl who took part in last year's . show is Grace St. John, a fan of the 'Sweet Lolita' style of Kawaii . dressing, which includes piling on the lace, bows and frills in order to . appear as sweet and girly as possible. But while she loves wearing the look, she does admit it can cause the odd raised eyebrow while out and about in London. 'Sometimes . being a Kawaii girl can be hard as a lot of people don't understand the . fashion, and will shout at you in the street,' she reveals. 'But . I do get a lot of people coming up to me and telling me how much they . like my style too. I went from loving Kawaii things to being a bit of a . kawaii-aholic!' Tokyo . Adorned, the first book from acclaimed New York-based photographer and . director Thomas C. Card is out now via Booth-Clibborn Editions, . distributed in the U.S. through Abrams Books and is available from . Amazon in the UK . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The images were taken by photographer Thomas Card for his new book, Tokyo Adorned . Tokyo Adorned focuses on the Kawaii style set which has scores of quirky subsets . Among them are the Lolita (sweet and girly), Gotchi (Gothic) and Hadeki (gaudy) [/SUMMARY]</s>

The images were taken by photographer Thomas Card for his new book, Tokyo Adorned . Tokyo Adorned focuses on the Kawaii style set which has scores of quirky subsets . Among them are the Lolita (sweet and girly), Gotchi (Gothic) and Hadeki (gaudy)

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<s>[ARTICLE] An 'alien' planet believed to be up to five times bigger than Jupiter has been detected 300 light years from Earth. The giant ball of gas has been pictured orbiting its young star by the European Southern Observatory. The planet, known as HD 95086 b, is . shown as a bright blue dot at the bottom left of the picture and was . spotted by the ESO's Very Large Telescope in Chile. The image from ESO's Very Large Telescope shows the newly-discovered planet HD95086 b, next to its parent star . The star, HD 95086, has been removed from the picture to allow the planet to shine through, Fox News has reported. Julien Rameau, astronomer at the Institute of Astrophysics and Planetology in France, is lead author of the study. Announcing the discovery he said: 'Direct imaging of planets is an extremely challenging technique that requires the most advanced instruments, whether ground-based or in space. 'Only a few planets have been directly observed so far, making every single discovery an important milestone on the road to understanding giant planets and how they form.' The researchers have said it may be the lightest, or 'least massive', planet that is not in the solar system and has been directly observed. This picture shows the sky around the young star HD 95086 in the southern constellation of Carina (The Keel). It was created from images from the Digitized Sky Survey 2 . Most exoplanets are not pictured directly but are often detected through indirect means, such as noticing a dip in a star's brightness when a planet passes in front of it, blocking its light. According to the research, which will be published in an upcoming image of Astrophysical Journal Letters, the planet orbits the star at about 56 times the distance between Earth and the Sun. Last week MailOnline reported how Nasa's Spitzer Space Telescope could be used to find alien planets capable of supporting life. Researchers at MIT said the telescope could look for small, Mars-size rocky exoplanets orbiting 'failed stars', known as brown dwarfs. They said the hunt could uncover planets capable of supporting life. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Scientists estimate the planet could be up to five times bigger than Jupiter . Still the 'least massive' planet directly pictured outside solar system . Image captured by European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Scientists estimate the planet could be up to five times bigger than Jupiter . Still the 'least massive' planet directly pictured outside solar system . Image captured by European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- Formula One is set for a return to the United States in 2012, after an agreement was reached to build a brand-new racing track in the Texan state capital Austin. The decision for the southern American city to host F1 on a ten-year deal was confirmed on Wednesday, by the sport's rights owner Bernie Ecclestone. "For the first time in the history of Formula One in the United States, a world-class facility will be purpose-built to host the event," he told the official F1 Web site. "This will be the first time a facility is constructed from the ground up specifically for Formula One in the US." Is America interested in Formula One? The U.S. Grand Prix was last held at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2007 and America has hosted F1 Grand Prix's in a number of locations across the country since the 1950's. However, the U.S.'s relationship with the sport ended amidst controversy when a dispute between tire manufacturers in 2005 led to most drivers boycotting the race and only six competing. But speculation has been rife over F1 returning to the country for some time, after Ecclestone made no secret that he wished to make a fresh attempt to crack the U.S. market. New York, San Francisco and Miami were some of the other locations in the frame to host a revamped U.S. Grand Prix, but it was the surprise contender Austin that won the race in the end. And organizers in Austin are confident that after its five-year break F1 can become more popular in the U.S. that it was last time around. "We realize that over the last 30 years there have been one or two missing pieces from the previous editions of the United States Grand Prix," Tavo Hellmand, managing director of US Grand Prix promoters Full Throttle Productions told the F1 Web site. "We have a tremendous opportunity at hand to do it right - to feature Austin as the backdrop and produce one of the great sporting events in the world." The American company Goodyear is also competing to provide the tires for the next F1 season -- along with Italian tire firm Pirelli and French firm Michelin -- which could further increase American influence in the sport. There is also the prospect of the all-American team USF1 taking part in future F1 racing -- the team failed to line up on the grid for the 2010 Championships due to financial troubles, but the sport's governing body, the Federation Internationale d' Automobile, are considering the possibility of the team taking part in the 2011 season. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Formula One to return to U.S. at a new track in Austin, Texas . F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone confirmed the move on Wednesday . Last U.S. Grand Prix was held in Indianapolis in 2007 . Austin was one of several new locations for the grand prix including New York . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Formula One to return to U.S. at a new track in Austin, Texas . F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone confirmed the move on Wednesday . Last U.S. Grand Prix was held in Indianapolis in 2007 . Austin was one of several new locations for the grand prix including New York .

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<s>[ARTICLE] J.Crew customers have accused the retailer of cutting back on shoe quality, while failing to lower prices. After newsletter subscribers were alerted that the $125 Cece Ballet Flat, which was discontinued in early 2014, had returned last week both in the brand's US and UK stores, customers immediately began noticing differences in the new shoes. The blog J.Crew Aficionada pointed out that the ballet flats, still priced at $125 - and an even pricier £125 in the UK - are no longer made in Italy, and customers have described their 'disappointment' on J.Crew's website. New CeCe:  After newsletter subscribers were alerted that the $125 Cece Ballet Flat, which was discontinued in early 2014, had returned last week, customers immediately began noticing differences in the new shoes . A woman from Colorado ordered a pair of her beloved CeCe ballet flats in red leather and said she noticed differences 'immediately'. '[They are] overly wide at the center, no reinforcing leather strip up the heel, a pieced sole rather than a solid one, 1/2 to 3/4 inch lower at the top of the heel. 'The resulting quality and fit are poor ... excessive width makes them difficult to keep on when walking, the lower-hitting heel results in my heel slipping in and out, the original interior wedge has been replaced with an interior bump at the instep. How disappointing.' Another customer notes that her new Cleo loafers are no longer made in Italy either; now, they're made in Brazil. And for one anonymous reviewer who said she 'doesn't care where it's made,' but she does 'care about the quality', the new CeCe flats are unsatisfactory. Old CeCe: Made in Italy, customers say the original CeCe ballet flat was of much higher quality, and far superior in comfort . '[They are] not as buttery soft as before and stretches out too easily. It's also cut wider and falls off the back of my feet,' she wrote. To prove their point, J.Crew Aficionada compared the shoes' old and new descriptions from J.Crew's online store. 'New: We resurrected one of our most popular ballet flats from the J.Crew archives—and for good reason. With a cushioned insole for maximum comfort, a rubber sole for maximum flexibility and an elasticized topline so they hug your feet just so, they feel as good as they look. Import. 'Old: Beautifully styled in sumptuous suede (from Italy, of course). Our designers deliberated over every detail to ensure our ballets are the most comfortable you'll ever wear, adding more padding, removing the shank and finishing them with an arch-hugging wedge. We think they've nailed it. Made in Italy.' However a J. Crew representative said the company hasn't changed anything about the shoe. In fact, the retailer told Daily Mail Online that the new CeCe flat is made with the same last, same sock, same upper, same materials, and same fit – the only difference being, it said, is that a pull tab in the back of the shoe, which customers said was causing discomfort, was removed. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The Cece Ballet Flat, which was discontinued in early 2014, has been made available again in the brand's US and UK stores . But customers have complained that the shoes are no longer made in Italy and have criticized their 'poor quality' [/SUMMARY]</s>

The Cece Ballet Flat, which was discontinued in early 2014, has been made available again in the brand's US and UK stores . But customers have complained that the shoes are no longer made in Italy and have criticized their 'poor quality'

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<s>[ARTICLE] Most Premier League footballers these days are more than a little guarded. However, Manchester City players let their defences down when they left some rather revealing doodles behind during a recent press conference in Abu Dhabi. Striker Sergio Aguero, midfielder Fernandinho and goalkeeper Willy Caballero all released their artistic flair during the event. Prof Cary Cooper reckons Sergio Aguero's drawings hint that rivals Chelsea are the devil . Fiery Argentinian ace Aguero unleashed a smoking devil-type creature on his page. While Fernandinho clearly had his eyes on getting out of the press conference and back to training as he neatly drew a football pitch. Goalkeeper Caballero displayed a keen eye as he drew a smart business man walking away from his car at the end of the day. Psychology expert believes Willy Caballero's design shows he is keen on getting on with the job in hand . Professor Cary Cooper, a psychology expert at Lancaster University, believes each design shows a reflection of the person or how they are feeling, . He said: 'I think Aguero's mind might be going to the Premier League match against Chelsea that's coming up. I think Chelsea may be the devil-type character. 'This game coming up is the biggest game for City this season because if they win that game, psychologically it will be more than three points. City is the lion while Chelsea is the devil – and they are after the devil. Prof Cooper, a psychology expert at Lancaster University, believes Fernandinho is focused on the game . 'Caballero's skilled scribblings show his willingness to get on with the job – despite defeat against Arsenal. He added: 'I think this is a perception of himself. He's saying "I'm in a job just like any other job – I drive to work, I do my job, it's just a game". He's also a very talented artist. Fernandinho, Cooper says, is: 'Totally focused on football, It does seem like he's tried to incorporate the letterhead into the goalposts, in which case he could be saying we are the current kings and we are going to knock Chelsea off the top.' Manchester City's squads during open training at Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Manchester City trio unleashed their artistic side in Abu Dhabi . Sergio Aguero draws a fiery devil-type creature during press conference . Fernandinho neatly creates a football pitch to show his love for the game . Willy Caballero's artwork shows he has his mind on the job in hand . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Manchester City trio unleashed their artistic side in Abu Dhabi . Sergio Aguero draws a fiery devil-type creature during press conference . Fernandinho neatly creates a football pitch to show his love for the game . Willy Caballero's artwork shows he has his mind on the job in hand .

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<s>[ARTICLE] The 39-degree heat in Fortaleza meant Holland and Mexico were given the World Cup's first official 'cooling break', as fans were seen retreating to the back of the stands to avoid the scorching sun. Referee Pedro Proenca allowed three minutes on the half-hour and 75-minute mark to cool off and take in drinks at Estadio Castelao, while supporters maneuvered their way into pockets of shade. It is worrying, though, with the temperature of Qatar - the controversial hosts of the 2022 tournament - more than capable of reaching in excess of 40 degrees. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Mexico prepare for Holland with their 12th man . Cooling off: The Mexico team were given a three-minute break to take in fluids and cool off during this year's first World Cup 'cooling breaks' Hot: Mexico's Paul Aguilar (right) attempts to cool off with a drink in the 39C heat . Mandatory: During the match referee Pedro Proenca halted play for three minutes on the 30 and 75 minute marks . Water break: Holland take in three minutes to themselves in their game against Mexico . Empty seats: Many fans left their seats in an attempt to avoid the intense heat and scorching sunshine . Time: The water breaks gave Miguel Herrera - still wearing his suit jacket despite the raging heat - three minutes to talk tactics with his players . The temperature in Qatar between May and September can be as low as 30 degrees or as high as 50. It has even been recorded at a worrying 53 degrees before. The area also suffers sandstorms during the dry season. In December and January - should the tournament become a winter World Cup - Qatar can be hit by rain showers, but the temperature will drop between a more modest mid 30s to mid 20s. The three minutes, which also gave Mexico boss Miguel Herrera and Holland manager Louis van Gaal time to talk tactics, were added to stoppage time at the end of the half. As were the three minutes taken in the 75th minute. The breaks would certainly be needed in Qatar, given temperatures can . rise to a worrying 50 degrees. It has been argued that such heat would prove dangerous for both players and supporters. Elsewhere, though, former England and Manchester . United defender Rio Ferdinand joined in, taking to social . media to show off a selfie of himself taking his own drinks break. But one man who the seemed to not be bothered by the heat was Herrera, who kept his suit jacket on throughout as he watched his team concede two goals in as many minutes to crash out. Herrera, the least-paid manager at the World Cup on £125,000-a-year, coped well with the heat since the tournament began, leading Mexico out of a tough Group A at the expense of Croatia and Cameroon. Rio too! Ferdinand took his own drinks break, taking to Twitter to pose with his drink in the sun . Warm? Mexico manager Miguel Herrera kept his jacket on during the clash with the Netherlands in the World Cup last 16 . A little cooler: Louis van Gaal just wore a shirt for the match against Mexico but still felt the heat . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Holland and Mexico have World Cup's first official 'cooling break' under referee Pedro Proenca's orders on the half-hour mark . Temperature measured at 38.8 degrees in Fortaleza at Estadio Castelao . Supporters make way to shade at back of stands to avoid sun . Qatar between May and September likely to reach 40 degrees or more, and has been recorded as high as 53 degrees . Three-minute breaks get added to stoppage time at end of half . Holland beat Mexico 2-1 to reach quarter-final or World Cup . FIFA secretary general stated 2022 World Cup 'will not be in June or July' and could be played over winter . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Holland and Mexico have World Cup's first official 'cooling break' under referee Pedro Proenca's orders on the half-hour mark . Temperature measured at 38.8 degrees in Fortaleza at Estadio Castelao . Supporters make way to shade at back of stands to avoid sun . Qatar between May and September likely to reach 40 degrees or more, and has been recorded as high as 53 degrees . Three-minute breaks get added to stoppage time at end of half . Holland beat Mexico 2-1 to reach quarter-final or World Cup . FIFA secretary general stated 2022 World Cup 'will not be in June or July' and could be played over winter .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Nick Clegg today looks to his wife Miriam to help the Lib Dems in the 'fight of our lives' to stay in power. The Lib Dem leader admitted his party faces a tough battle to cling to office after the general election in May, but insisted he would set out red lines for entering a new coalition with either the Tories or Labour. Asked if he would rather get into bed with David Cameron or Ed Miliband in a new power-sharing deal, Mr Clegg joked 'it's Miriam every single time', as he was joined by his wife for a photo opportunity in a school. Scroll down for video . Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg today looked to wife Miriam for support as he warned his party has the 'fight of our lives' to survive at the next election . The couple visited Castlehill Primary School in Glasgow to highlight Lib Dem polices on free school meals and childcare . The Lib Dem conference in Glasgow got underway with the party on just 6 per cent in the polls. However, Mr Clegg is adamant that he could yet hold the balance of power, if Labour and the Conservatives both fall short of an overall majority. Embarking on a whirlwind of TV and radio interviews, Mr Clegg attacked both other parties. He said both of the larger parties had veered away from the political centre ground since the last election, while Lib Dems wanted both a 'stronger economy and a fairer society'. Asked by Sky News whether he would rather 'get into bed' with Mr Cameron or Mr Miliband in a hung parliament, Mr Clegg insisted: 'Miriam, every single time, if you must put it that way.' The Cleggs are expected to make a joint appearance at a school today to promote Lib Dem policies on free school meals and childcare. The Lib Dem leader added: 'I really do think that if either Labour or the Conservatives were to run this country on their own again, the country would go backwards. It would go backwards economically under Labour, it would go backwards socially under Conservatives. 'I'm really pleased that we are the party saying that there's a more hopeful, positive vision of the future built around a simple old-fashioned liberal concept, which is opportunity for everybody.' The Cleggs tried their hand at making scones with the children, including measuring milk into a jug . Mr Clegg's visit came after a media blitz of TV and radio interviews, in which he argued the Lib Dems did not face wipeout in 2015 . Mr and Mrs Clegg were joined on the visit to the school by Business Minister Jo Swinson (right) Nigel Farage has faced claims a vote for UKIP makes a Labour government more likely . Voters who back UKIP at the next election risk 'going to bed with Nigel Farage and waking up with Ed Miliband', David Cameron warned last week . The Prime Minister said the next election would be a 'straight fight' between Labour and the Tories, and a vote for UKIP made it more likely that Ed Miliband becomes Prime Minister in 2015. The PM warned voters toying with the idea of voting UKIP that they were really voting for Labour . He told the Conservative conference: ''Let's be clear. This is a straight fight. It doesn't matter whether Parliament is hung, drawn or quartered, there is only one real choice. 'The Conservatives or Labour. Me in Downing Street, or Ed Miliband in Downing Street. 'If you vote UKIP – that's really a vote for Labour.' He went on: 'Here's a thought: on 7th May you could go to bed with Nigel Farage, and wake up with Ed Miliband. I don't know about you but not one bit of that works for me. David Cameron warned that a vote for UKIP would make it easier for Labour to win the next election . He told ITV's Good Morning Britain: 'In the same way that Labour took a very sharp turn to the left, the Conservatives took a very sharp turn to the right. 'When I went into coalition with David Cameron, the Conservatives said they cared about the environment - they clearly don't. They wanted to protect civil liberties and human rights - they now want to trash them. 'And that they cared about the most vulnerable in society. And yet George Osborne said very clearly last week that their ambition if they were in government on their own is to only balance the books by making the working-age poor make additional sacrifices.' He said the Lib Dems were making clear 'that's not a vision we share'. Mr Clegg was also forced to deny there was a 'flat' atmosphere spirit at this year's conference. 'It's an incredibly lively atmosphere here. People are really up for it, they're really up for the fight. 'We know we've got the fight of our lives on our hands, but we're incredibly proud, as I say, of what we've done and actually people are really relishing getting out there to tell our side of the story on the campaign trail in the coming months.' He also revealed he would be reading his main conference speech from a script, and not attempting to memorise it, as Labour leader Ed Miliband tried, but forgot to mention the deficit. Mr Clegg said: 'I won't be doing the speech from memory. I think Ed Miliband has demonstrated the perils of doing that.' A major split has opened up between the Tories and Lib Dems over how £25billion can be raised to eradicate the deficit after the election. Last week Tory Chancellor George Osborne made clear it should come entirely from spending cuts, including £3billion from freezing benefits. But Mr Clegg has insisted some of the money should come from tax rises. He told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'Our overall approach is that we want to maintain roughly what we have done in this government, which is that the bulk of the savings come from spending reductions, about 80 per cent but about 20 per cent come from tax increases.' On BBC Breakfast, Mr Clegg hinted that he would allow an in-out referendum on Britain's membership of the EU if he entered a new coalition with the Tories. 'We have said in law for the first time ever, if there is a change in the rules of the European Union, the so called treaties, powers are moved from Westminster and Whitehall to Brussels, there will be a referendum. 'I have gone even further than that, I have been saying for as long as I have been leader of this party, when that referendum takes place, the decision should be in or out. 'Our position is clear, there will be a referendum, we have guaranteed it in law, when the rules of the game change in the European Union and new things are asked of the United Kingdom and I believe that when that is held the question on the ballot paper should be in or out.' Appearing on Sky News Radio/IRN, Mr Clegg admitted to mistakes in the early days of the coalition, saying he disappeared into the 'boiler room' of government to make 'gory decisions' but failed to speak to the public about what he was doing. Mr Clegg admitted that the Lib Dems 'slightly lost our voice' in the first year or so of the coalition, as he disappeared into the 'boiler room' of government to take 'gory' decisions . In an attempt to differentiate the Lib dems from both parties, Mr Clegg launched attacks on the Tories on fairness and Labour on the economy . Mr Clegg insisted that despite being at just 6 per cent in the polls, the Lib Dems are not heading for disaster in 2015 . Asked what he would do differently if he found himself in a coalition administration again after next May's poll, Mr Clegg said: 'I think probably what we wouldn't need to do next time is what we had to do this time, which was, right at the beginning, I slightly disappeared into the boiler room of the Government to make sure we took all these difficult, gory and, frankly, unpopular decisions to pull the economy back from the brink where we found it and to prove to people that coalition government could work. 'I think we slightly lost our voice in the first year or so of the coalition Government and that probably was inevitable because we needed to show people that coalition government could work. 'I think now people are used to the idea that coalition is what it says on the tin - two parties with different identities - and I think we could be more relaxed about that openly from day one if we were to be in coalition again.' Mr Clegg dismissed suggestions that his party, which has slumped to as little as 6 per cent support in the polls, is heading for disaster in the 2015 election. 'I've literally lost count of the times, with the greatest respect, that I've been asked questions saying 'Oh, isn't it going to be a disaster? Aren't you going to be wiped out? Isn't it all going to be terrible?'. And every time we confound the sceptics and I genuinely think we will do so next year,' he said. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Lib Dem leader embarks on TV and radio media blitz at party conference . Admits his party faces a tough battle to cling to office after the election . Argues being at 6% in the polls does not mean they face wipeout . Launches attacks on the Tories on fairness and Labour on the economy . Rules out delivering speech from memory after Miliband forgot deficit . Insists £25billion needed to eradicate deficit must not all come from cuts . 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Lib Dem leader embarks on TV and radio media blitz at party conference . Admits his party faces a tough battle to cling to office after the election . Argues being at 6% in the polls does not mean they face wipeout . Launches attacks on the Tories on fairness and Labour on the economy . Rules out delivering speech from memory after Miliband forgot deficit . Insists £25billion needed to eradicate deficit must not all come from cuts . Says he got lost in government 'boiler room' while taking 'gory' decisions .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Uruguayan lawmakers have approved a same-sex marriage measure, leaving just one more key step -- the president's signature -- before such couples can wed in the South American country. A marriage equality bill passed the lower house Wednesday, with 71 of 92 lawmakers supporting the measure. The house approved a different version of the measure in December. Last week, Uruguay's senate approved the bill in a 23-8 vote. If signed by President Jose Mujica, who has indicated he supports the measure, the proposal would make Uruguay the second country in Latin America to legalize same-sex marriage and the 12th country in the world to do so. Neighboring Argentina legalized such marriages in 2010. In Argentina, the push to legalize same-sex marriage met with fierce opposition from the Roman Catholic Church, with Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- then the archbishop of Buenos Aires and now Pope Francis -- engaging in a notorious war of words with the government over the issue. In Uruguay, the church has taken a similar tack, with officials describing the measure as a harsh blow to the institutions of marriage and the family. "Why make relative or devalue an institution that is already so injured, like the family, introducing deep modifications that are going to confuse more than clarify?" the Rev. Pablo Galimberti, bishop of Salto, wrote in a recent post on the website of the Uruguayan Bishops Council. Uruguay's Broad Front, a coalition of left-wing political parties, backs the measure. Last week, the group's president stressed that the proposed law changes a civil institution and has nothing to do with the church. "Here we are speaking about RIGHTS, with capital letters. Rights that were denied and repressed for a long time, and which a society that is trying to be modern and inclusive necessarily must recognize, to advance in equality," wrote Sen. Monica Xavier. "Rights that are inherent to people, that are not a legislative creation, but something that the law must recognize." Same-sex marriage has sparked debate and impassioned demonstrations from supporters and opponents in many countries. Legislators in France and the United Kingdom are among lawmakers worldwide weighing proposals to legalize same-sex marriage. In the United States, the question of same-sex marriage went before the Supreme Court last month, and justices are now deliberating the matter. The first same-sex couples walked down the aisle in the Netherlands in 2001. Since then, almost a dozen countries have passed laws allowing same-sex marriages and domestic partnerships, including Canada, South Africa, Belgium and Spain. In 2009, Uruguay was the first Latin American country to allow same-sex couples to adopt children. It was also one the first Latin American countries to allow same-sex civil unions. The measure approved by Uruguayan lawmakers Wednesday removes the words "man" and "woman" from the country's civil code and replaces them with the word "spouse," CNN affiliate Teledoce reported. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The measure must be signed by Uruguay's president . If approved, Uruguay will become the second Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage . The Catholic Church has vocally opposed the measure . Backers say it's a matter of recognizing inherent human rights . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The measure must be signed by Uruguay's president . If approved, Uruguay will become the second Latin American country to legalize same-sex marriage . The Catholic Church has vocally opposed the measure . Backers say it's a matter of recognizing inherent human rights .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Zoe Szathmary . A five-year-old Ohio girl died Wednesday after she tried to get out of a moving Jeep, authorities said. Cameron Laughlin was with a three-year-old child in the parked car, the Stark County Sheriff's Office said in a release. However, the Jeep went into the neutral position and went out of the driveway into a ditch, authorities said. Victim: Cameron Laughlin, 5, was killed as she tried to get out of the moving Jeep . 'Laughlin [...] was struck by the vehicle while attempting to exit,' the Stark County Sheriff's Office said. Laughlin later died at an Alliance hospital, authorities said. The sheriff's office did not say where any adults were at the time of the incident. 'It appears the car door struck her and knocked her down, and the car then ran over her,' Sheriff George Maier told Ohio.com. 'The children were playing in the car, we are still investigating this, but for whatever reason the 2007 Jeep Liberty coasted backwards going east from the residence out of the driveway across the road and struck a ditch on the east side,' Maier also said. Accident: Though Laughlin and her cousin were in a parked car, somehow it went into neutral before hitting a ditch . A mother's love: Cameron's mother Melissa Laughlin has said 'She was always a happy little girl' The car involved in the accident belongs to Laughlin's aunt, CantonRep.com reported. 'She was always a happy little girl,” mother Melissa Laughlin told the website. '[Cameron] was so smart. She had a memory better than most adults.' A GoFundMe has been set up to help with funeral expenses, CantonRep noted. A request for more information to the sheriff's office was not immediately answered. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Cameron Laughlin, 5, was with a three-year-old child in a parked car in Lexington Township, Ohio, authorities said . Somehow, the Jeep went into the neutral position and went out of the driveway into a ditch . Sheriff George Maier said Laughlin was likely hit by an open door . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Cameron Laughlin, 5, was with a three-year-old child in a parked car in Lexington Township, Ohio, authorities said . Somehow, the Jeep went into the neutral position and went out of the driveway into a ditch . Sheriff George Maier said Laughlin was likely hit by an open door .

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<s>[ARTICLE] LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Liv Tyler doesn't like to be bothered by her agents at night. But it's a good thing she took their call pitching her "The Incredible Hulk." Liv Tyler plays Betty Ross, a colleague of Edward Norton's Bruce Banner, in "The Incredible Hulk." "My agent called me one night ... I had just put [son] Milo to bed. It was like 9 o'clock at night, and I always get grumpy with them when they call me really late," she told CNN. "They said, 'Marvel would like to fly you to Los Angeles tomorrow. Will you get on a plane to come and meet for 'The Hulk'? And I said I can't come tomorrow, but I can come the next day." The flight turned out to be well worth it -- though Tyler said she was discombobulated by the speed of it all. "I went and met with [director] Louis [Leterrier] and they offered me the part that day," she said. "I was kind of floored because it just happened so quickly and I didn't get to read the script. ... [But] it was kind of a no-brainer." In the new "Hulk," "The Lord of the Rings" actress plays Betty Ross, a former colleague of scientist and Hulk alter ego Bruce Banner (Edward Norton). She said working on the film brought back memories of her childhood watching the TV show starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno. (Ferrigno has a cameo in the new film.) "I loved the TV show when I was a kid," she said. "I used to watch it all the time with my mom. It was our favorite show." Tyler, 30, said that she felt a tremendous sense of responsibility to the "Hulk" mythology, particularly since a 2003 film on the character met with mixed reviews. Watch Tyler, Norton and Leterrier on the latest "Hulk" » . "Well, a lot of people would say -- even I said -- 'Oh, they're making "The Hulk"?' Didn't they do that already?" she said. But she added, "The fans love this so much ... and there's so much detail to the story, I always feel quite stressed about that, like I really want to do the part justice. ... I definitely feel that responsibility and want to do the best job that I can." CNN's KJ Matthews contributed to this report. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Actress Liv Tyler says "Hulk" role came unexpectedly . Tyler plays Betty Ross in new film version of Marvel superhero . Tyler says she was huge fan of TV show with Bill Bixby . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Actress Liv Tyler says "Hulk" role came unexpectedly . Tyler plays Betty Ross in new film version of Marvel superhero . Tyler says she was huge fan of TV show with Bill Bixby .

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<s>[ARTICLE] House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is set to appoint a Muslim lawmaker to the Intelligence Committee, congressional aides said Tuesday, giving him access to some of America's most closely held secrets in the war on terror. The move will come as the world is still grappling with an al-Qaeda death squad's massacre last week of journalists at the French satire magazine Charlie Hebdo, executed because they had published a cartoon of the Muslim prophet Muhammad. Rep. André Carson has attracted suspicion for his public statements, including a 2012 Islamic Circle of North America convention where he said America's schools should be modelled after Qur'anic madrassas. Moments later he warned undercover law enforcement skulking around the event looking for 'secret meetings' that 'Allah will not allow you to stop us.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Rep. Andre Carson told a Muslim conference in 2012 that American schools should follow the model of Islamic madrassas and warned undercover law enforcement that 'Allah will not allow you to stop us' FRIEND OF BARACK: President Obama took Carson with him on Air Force One in May 2011 when he spoke about transportation policy in Indianapolis; he's a reliable voice on the Democratic party's left flank and one of only two Muslim members of Congress . Carson, a former police officer, represents Indiana's 7th District, an urban area that includes most of Indianapolis. He is one of only two Muslim members of Congress, the other being Minnesota Democrat Keith Ellison. Voters sent him to Congress in a 2008 special election following the death of his grandmother, who held the seat before him. He was already a member of the House Armed Services subcommittee on intelligence, and once worked for the Department of Homeland Security’s 'Fusion Center' – a data-sharing hub that merges intelligence collected by the CIA, the FBI, the Pentagon and the Justice Department. But his elevation to the House Intelligence Committee, first reported by Politico, will cause rumbles among lawmakers who charge that the U.S. government – particularly the Obama administration – has studiously avoided linking Islam with the steady stream of deadly attacks that plague Europe, Africa and the Middle East. At the 2012 Islamic convention in Hartford, Connecticut, Carson said that 'America will never tap into educational innovation and ingenuity without looking at the model that we have in our madrassas, in our schools, where innovation is encouraged, where the foundation is the Qu'ran.' 'And that model that we are pushing in some of our schools meets the multiple needs of students.' He drew applause when he acknowledged the presence of undercover federal law enforcement in the audience – agents who were drawn to the event because of the high concentration of Muslim leaders. 'There are over 7 million Muslims in this country,' Carson told the crowd. 'And while we are under attack, we cannot retreat.' 'It's unfortunate that there are those who are thinking that, at this convention right now, we're having secret meetings, that we're plotting to destroy this country. But I say to those who are here undercover: Allah will not allow you to stop us.' After the speech made headlines, Carson's office released a statement saying he was misunderstood – and meant his remarks as a broad endorsement of religious education. 'Faith-based schools throughout this country have excelled because of innovative instructional methods and a willingness to engage different learning styles – whether visual, auditory, or kinesthetic,' he said. 'While I do not believe that any particular faith should be the foundation of our public schools, it is important that we take note of the instructional tools these schools utilize to empower their young people. Christian, Jewish, and Islamic schools have experienced notable success by casting off a one-size-fits-all approach to education, and this is a model we must replicate.' Carson was raised in a Baptist family, attended parochial schools, and converted to Islam as an adult in 1998. MADAME MINORITY LEADER: Nancy Pelosi, a former House speaker and the chamber's highest ranking Democrat, has reportedly decided to give Carson a slot on the all-knowing intelligence committee . Although he was quick to backtrack on his advice about madrassas, Carson has never publicly addressed his comments about violent extremism and law enforcement's ability to stop it. Carson's press secretary did not immediately respond to a request for comment. In a Huffington Post interview two months ago, he reflected on his time as a police officer assigned to track terrorism and conduct counter-intelligence. 'What I learned is that in the U.S., as in the UK, it is impossible to fight the threat of global terror without help from Muslims,' the congressman said. 'But there is a problem with institutional bigotry.' Carson also claimed that 'xenophobia has become exacerbated because of extremist elements [within Islam], but I still say that Muslims have to take control of our own destiny and to reclaim our destiny we have to engage in a political process.' [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Indiana Democratic Rep. André Carson will soon sit on a legislative committee where some of America's most precious secrets are examined . The former policeman converted to Islam as an adult and is one of only two Muslim members of Congress . He attracted scorn with a 2012 speech in which he said American schools would be more innovative if they were more like Islamic madrassas . Carson claimed he was misunderstood but never addressed another line in the speech that seemed to taunt undercover agents who were present . 'Allah will not allow you to stop us,' he said . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Indiana Democratic Rep. André Carson will soon sit on a legislative committee where some of America's most precious secrets are examined . The former policeman converted to Islam as an adult and is one of only two Muslim members of Congress . He attracted scorn with a 2012 speech in which he said American schools would be more innovative if they were more like Islamic madrassas . Carson claimed he was misunderstood but never addressed another line in the speech that seemed to taunt undercover agents who were present . 'Allah will not allow you to stop us,' he said .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Istanbul, Turkey (CNN) -- Whether it's as activists or politicians, artists or business leaders, women in the Middle East are stepping into the spotlight as never before. Some stereotypes still need to be challenged; domestic violence, illiteracy and conservative views continue to fuel a gender gap in many part of the region. However, women are now proving their worth in most walks of life. 'Saudi Women Revolution' makes a stand for equal rights . This month, Inside the Middle East focuses on a few women leading the charge: Iraqi political activists, Saudi artists, Turkish footballers and the renowned Egyptian author and feminist, Dr. Nawal Sadawi. We meet two Baghdadi women -- one a human rights activist and the other a blogger -- facing the challenges of trying to rebuild their shattered country and making sure the key decisions are not left solely to the men. Revolution signals new dawn for Egypt's women . Meanwhile in Istanbul, the base for this month's show, Turkey's first female film director Cahide Sonku -- adorns the wall of the Istanbul Modern Art Museum, which is celebrating Turkey's women artists. The exhibition "Dream and Reality" highlights the changing position of women in Turkish society through paintings and videos by women artists over 150 years. But we know we have missed many inspirational women and would like your help. Who do you think are the Middle East's most influential women? The woman who wants to be Egypt's first female president . Are you inspired by Saudi's women drivers campaigning for equal rights? Or by the Lebanese fashion designer Reem Accra? By the women who slept out in Tahrir Square for nights on end during Egypt's revolution? By Turkey's former prime minister Tansu Ciller? Comment below to help us find the female stars of the Middle East. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Tell us which women from the Middle East inspire you most . Do you admire women artists, activists, politicians or business leaders? Arab Spring has given some women a chance to shine more than ever . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Tell us which women from the Middle East inspire you most . Do you admire women artists, activists, politicians or business leaders? Arab Spring has given some women a chance to shine more than ever .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 17:33 EST, 10 January 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 11:40 EST, 11 January 2014 . Mugshot: Alicia Gray pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sodomy and one count of second-degree sexual abuse. She has now been sentenced to six months in jail and five years probation . A former Alabama high school teacher who was married, pleaded guilty to having sex with a student, and has been sentenced to immediately serve jail time as well as surrender her teaching certificate. Alicia Gray, 28, accepted a plea deal by prosecutors as she was convicted of engaging in a sexual act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under 19 years old. Gray was sentenced to serve six months behind bars with five years of probation. As a condition of the probation, Gray will no longer be allowed to be employed with minors, and was required to surrender her teaching certificate to the Alabama Department of Education at once. The former math teacher at Mary G. Montgomery surrendered to the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office in February of last year and charged with second-degree sodomy, sexual abuse and being a school employee who has had sexual contact with a student younger than 19. It was alleged that her victim was 14 years old at the time of the incident. The student told investigators his relationship with Gray started around New Year's Day 2013 and became more serious, ultimately leading to 'an exchange of oral sex' near or at the victim's home. The boy also told police Gray 'took several nude pictures' of herself and sent them to him via cell phone. Supportive husband: Alicia Gray's husband holds her hand as she walked into court in Mobile, Alabama, in February also accompanied by her attorney (pictured left) Turned herself in: Alicia Gray (pictured), of Mobile, Alabama, surrendered herself to authorities . She had been on paid administrative since her arrest, but she resigned from the school system several months ago. 'We . regret any circumstance like this, but when the allegations came out, . we acted quickly. We deeply regret this ever happened,' schools . Superintendent Martha Peek said in a statement. At the time of her arrest, Gray was accompanied by her husband . and attorney when she surrendered herself to authorities at Mobile . County Metro Jail, after a warrant had been issued for her arrest and an . investigation into the relationship was launched. Popular teacher: Former students off Gray said they were shocked by the allegations . On the MGM High School's website, Gray described herself as 'highly qualified in mathematics.' Former students said they were shocked by the allegations. 'She's really cool,' said former student Matt Boykin. 'I had her class when I was in ninth grade. I struggled with math a lot, and she really helped me.' Gray had graduated from Mary G . Montgomery High school and went on to pursue a bachelor degree in . mathematics education from the University of Mobile in May 2007. She then received her master’s degree in teaching and learning from Nova Southeastern University in May 2011. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Alicia Gray pleaded guilty to first-degree . sodomy, sexual abuse and being a school employee who engaged in a sex . act with a student younger than 19 . She will serve six-months behind bars and be on probation for five years . Despite her infidelity, her husband appeared to be standing by her and was in court for her sentencing . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Alicia Gray pleaded guilty to first-degree . sodomy, sexual abuse and being a school employee who engaged in a sex . act with a student younger than 19 . She will serve six-months behind bars and be on probation for five years . Despite her infidelity, her husband appeared to be standing by her and was in court for her sentencing .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- Twitter released an update Wednesday that makes it easier to keep up with conversations on the social network. Now, Twitter.com and Twitter's mobile apps show conversations in chronological order. Tweets in a conversation are connected using a vertical line. SEE ALSO: 25 Twitter accounts to make you laugh . Up to three tweets in a sequence are shown connected on your home timeline, so you can catch up on a whole conversation at a glance. If three tweets aren't enough, you can tap on any single tweet to see all of the replies, including any responses from people you don't currently follow. Whole conversations can be shared with friends via e-mail from Twitter.com, or as individual tweets from the iPhone and Android apps. Wednesday's update also expands on Twitter's abuse button. Already available for iPhone, now you can report individual tweets for abuse or spam from the Android app and Twitter.com. Check out this video for a quick look at how the new conversation feature works. © 2013 MASHABLE.com. All rights reserved. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Twitter will now show conversations in chronological order . Whole conversations can be shared with friends via e-mail or as individual tweets from apps . Update makes it easier for users to catch up on a whole conversation at a glance . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Twitter will now show conversations in chronological order . Whole conversations can be shared with friends via e-mail or as individual tweets from apps . Update makes it easier for users to catch up on a whole conversation at a glance .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- It started out as a typical spat between a mother and child, the kind parents and kids around the world have thousands of times every day: Holger Kragh wanted to take his coat off during a walk in the woods. His mother wouldn't let him. The 3-year-old stormed off -- and vanished. The little boy and his mother were on a field trip Sunday morning with other children and teachers in northwest Denmark. When Holger was still missing at lunchtime, his parents called the police, sparking an intensive search. Police, dog patrols, the military and emergency services scrambled to find the boy. As news of his disappearance spread, hundreds of members of the public also fanned out to help search the area, Tranum Klitplantage, in north Jutland. Police got an unprecedented number of calls offering assistance, commissioner Poul Badsberg of North Jutland police told CNN. In the end, they even sent out an ice cream truck, hoping that Holger would hear its bells and follow the sound. But as night fell Sunday, as temperatures dropped to near freezing and rain began to fall, there was no sign of him. The search continued Monday morning, a bright clear day -- and then the news broke, in the form of a shout as CNN affiliate TV2 was broadcasting live. "Ja!" comes the roar from just off-screen. The camera swings to find police team leader Flemming Bruun Jacobsen pumping a fist in the air, his other hand holding a phone to his ear. "They found him?" reporter Cathrine Reinert asks, though it couldn't be clearer from Jacobsen's face what he's been told. "They found him!" the policeman shouts back. "Where?" Reinert asks as he puts his phone down. "I don't know yet. We're sending a police car to get him," Jacobsen says with a grin. Then, unable to contain himself, he raises both fists and erupts once again: "Yes!" The boy was found by a member of the public on horseback 4 to 5 kilometers (2.5 to 3 miles) from the place where he was last seen, Badsberg said. He was in good health and good spirits, the police commissioner said. Holger was reunited with his weeping parents, and his mother, Heidi Kragh, carried the tired, slightly bewildered-looking boy into an ambulance to be taken to a hospital for precautionary tests. For the record, he was wearing his coat. CNN's Collin Vanbuskirk contributed to this report . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Holger Kragh, 3, argues with his mother on a trip and storms off . He then vanishes, prompting a search involving police, military and volunteers . Police get news about his fate live on camera . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Holger Kragh, 3, argues with his mother on a trip and storms off . He then vanishes, prompting a search involving police, military and volunteers . Police get news about his fate live on camera .

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<s>[ARTICLE] There will come a time, in a 100 years from now, when England supporters will cast their eyes over Wayne Rooney’s records and wonder what all the fuss was about. Injury-permitting the England forward is on course to break Peter Shilton’s record of 125 caps some time in 2017 (at the very latest). In the new year, when England’s head coach Roy Hodgson picks up again, Rooney will pass Sir Bobby Charlton’s goalscoring record before we are done with 2015. So what more do we want from Rooney? VIDEO Scroll down to watch Neil Ashton and Charles Sale on Scotland 1-3 England . Wayne Rooney and Roy Hodgson depart Glasgow Airport on Tuesday night after England's fine win . Rooney's double means he is three goals behind Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time England record . Rooney celebrates his first goal with Chris Smalling, Danny Welbeck and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain . The great Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who has played 101 times for his country and scored 51, is idolised and cherished by the good folk of Sweden. Zlatan, unlike Rooney, has previously refused to play for Sweden over a disciplinary issue and also retired, briefly, from international football in October 2009. It did him no harm. Rooney’s record of 46 goals in 101 international appearances is similar to the Swedish forward and yet our country remains divided about his contribution to the English game. His performance in Scotland, where he scored twice in a 3-1 victory over Gordon Strachan’s team at Celtic Park, was masterful. There is a maturity about his game. At 29, with the captain’s armband strapped to his left bicep, he has taken it upon himself to draw the best out of England’s emerging young players. Rooney nods in the first of his double against Scotland to move into third on England's all-time scorers chart . The England captain sweeps in his second of the night and his side's third to seal victory . ‘Sometimes results don’t go the way we want them to and people see it as if we don’t want to play four the country, but that’s far from the truth,’ he claimed. ‘We love coming to Scotland, we love playing for England. You have seen what it means to us and we are like that in every game.’ Rooney has had his moments, but if we are to make comparisons then Ibrahimovc has a rap sheet, all documented in his brilliant autobiography I Am Zlatan, that puts the England forward to shame. Ibrahimovic is no angel. He has never scored a goal at a World Cup, either, but Ibrahimovic’s acolytes always gloss over that because Sweden is Sweden, right? Rooney operates under different pressures with England and his detractors will always reference his disappointing record (one goal, in a 2-1 defeat against Uruguay in Sao Paulo at the 2014 World Cup) on the biggest stage of all. Rooney runs away in celebration as he prepares to launch himself into a cartwheel . The forward cannot hide his delight as he wheels away in front of the travelling England support . Rooney became England's youngest ever player when coming on in a 3-1 loss to Australia in 2003 . If bringing home the Golden Boot from a World Cup really is the be-all-and-end-all about a player’s place in the game’s Hall of Fame, then we are duty bound to look back at the last few tournaments. Since Rooney was born in Croxteth in 1985 there is only one striker in the game who has won as many league titles as Rooney during his career. That man was Hristo Stoichkov with Barcelona (5). Whether or not you like Rooney, respect him or otherwise, there are few Golden Boot winners who have done it consistently for club and country since they made their international debuts. The much-admired Gary Lineker, who scored six times during England’s run to the World Cup quarter-final at Mexico 86, never won a league title. After scoring 48 times for England, he enjoys legendary status. Rooney acknowledges the crowd before England's Euro 2016 qualifier against Slovenia, his 100th cap . Rooney is edging closer to the England record of Charlton (left), here scoring against Portugal in 1966 . At Italia 90 we fell in love with the Italian forward Toto Schillachi. He scored five at the tournament but never won a league title. Russian forward Oleg Salenko, who scored six at the 1994 World Cup in the USA, won a league title with Dinamo Kiev. Davor Suker, leading scorer at the 1998 World Cup, won one league title with Real Madrid. The Brazilian Ronaldo, who scored eight in 2002, won just one league title in Europe, with Real Madrid. Miroslav Klose, who scored five for Germany at the 2006 World Cup, won two league titles with Bayern Munich. Injury permitting, Rooney is on course to beat Peter Shilton's 125-cap record for England . Rooney's career has not always been simple, but he has five Premier League titles with Manchester United . Salvatore ‘Toto’ Schillaci was top scorer at Italia 90, yet he never won a title . Thomas Muller, top scorer in South Africa, has three DFB titles with Bayern Munich and will win countless more. James Rodriguez (Brazil 2014) won three league titles with Porto. Some of the other issues, judging by the consistent reaction to Rooney on social media, is that the forward happens to play his club football with Manchester United. It is there that Rooney has scored 219 goals in 450 appearances for since joining United just weeks after he announced himself to international football at Euro 2004. Gary Lineker nets the second of his three goals against Poland - he was top scorer at the 1986 World Cup . Hristo Stoichkov (left) joined Oleg Salenko, who hit five goals against Cameroon, as top scorer in 1994 . Davor Suker scores one of his six goals in the 1998 World Cup during the semi-final against France . He is third on the list of all-time leading scorers, just 18 behind Denis Law and 30 short of equalling Sir Bobby Charlton. ‘I can’t speak for him but if you ask me the records should be very important,’ claimed Hodgson after England had recorded their sixth successive victory in Scotland. ‘It must be nice for him to think he’ll see his name at the top of the list and a record number of caps is in sight too.’ After more than ten years at the top for club and country, it is time Rooney is given the credit he deserves. Germany legend Miroslav Klose is the top World Cup goalscorer ever with 16 goals . Before the tournament in Brazil, Ronaldo was the World Cup's top scorer - he hit 62 goals in total for Brazil . Rooney scored his one and only World Cup goal in the 2-1 defeat by Uruguay in Sao Paulo in the summer . But, not for the first time, the tournament ended in dejection for both the United man and England . VIDEO Hodgson praises attack as Rooney approaches record . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Wayne Rooney scored twice in England's 3-1 win vs Scotland on Tuesday . Rooney's international record reads: 46 goals in 101 caps . The 29-year-old has scored once at a World Cup - vs Uruguay in summer . Rooney's club record outshines his international achievements - including five Premier League titles and one Champions League medal . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Wayne Rooney scored twice in England's 3-1 win vs Scotland on Tuesday . Rooney's international record reads: 46 goals in 101 caps . The 29-year-old has scored once at a World Cup - vs Uruguay in summer . Rooney's club record outshines his international achievements - including five Premier League titles and one Champions League medal .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Sophie Jane Evans . She has worked in farming for almost four decades - and is patron of nearly 50 organisations in the British countryside. But tonight, Princess Anne was happy to speak out about gassing as the most humane way to cull the badger population. The Princess Royal said she supported the controversial method - deeming it a 'much nicer way' to kill badgers than shooting. Voicing her opinion: Princess Anne has cited gassing as a 'much nicer way' to cull badgers than shooting . In an interview with BBC's Countryfile programme, she said: 'Most of the people who did [badger culling] in the past will tell you that gas is a much nicer way of doing it, if that's not a silly expression, because of the way it works. 'And how it works is that you go to sleep, basically. I don't believe that shooting was ever a particularly good . way of dealing with it.' Princess Anne runs the sprawling Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire, where bovine TB has wiped out a third of one of her herds in the past two years. She said she thought badgers were a 'source' of the TB outbreak due to their increasing population - adding that the rise in numbers could cause problems for other species such as hedgehogs, bees . and ground-nesting birds. Interview: The Princess Royal told BBC's Countryfile that the gassing method was like 'going to sleep, basically' Health risk: She said she thought badgers were a 'source' of bovine TB due to their increasing population . Appearing on the BBC One show, the Princess Royal also said genetically . modified crops 'have a role to play' in helping feed the world, putting . her at stark odds with her older brother Prince Charles. The Queen's daughter admitted she seldom discusses the issue with the Prince of Wales, who once . suggested the method risked creating ‘the biggest disaster . environmentally of all time’. She said new methods were needed to ensure the world's population is . adequately fed, adding that those who are opposed to the idea have to . accept GM crops will be cultivated. Speaking out: Appearing on the BBC One show, she also suggested that eating horsemeat is 'worth looking at' as a way of reducing the numbers of neglected or abandoned horses. Above, Princess Anne with her horse . On camera: 'The meat trade adds value to the animals so there is some point in keeping it healthy,' she said . During the . extraordinary interview, Princess Anne also . suggested that eating horsemeat is ‘worth looking at’ as a way of reducing the numbers of neglected or abandoned horses. She said: 'The meat trade adds value to the animals so there is some point in . keeping it healthy if there's an end point it can go to.' She added that she had tried eating horse meat in past - and had found it tasted 'very good'. Home: Princess Anne has run the sprawling Gatcombe Park estate in Gloucestershire for nearly 40 years . Princess Anne's comments about gassing badgers came after Environment Secretary Owen Paterson . refused to scrap the controversial pilot badger culls. An . independent report found that the ‘controlled shooting’ used so far has . not been an efficient or humane way to reduce the number of badgers in . the South West. Her remarks have been met with fury from animal rights campaigners and zoologists, who argue that gassing - which was banned in 1982 - is inhumane. At odds with Charles: The Princess Royal also said GM crops 'have a role to play' in helping feed the world . An . independent report published on Thursday found that the badger cull in . Somerset and Gloucestershire had been marred by poor marksmanship. Badgers had in some cases taken longer than five minutes to die and far too few animals were killed. Controlled shooting - the shooting of free-running badgers - was not an efficient way of killing the animals, the report found. Princess Anne's comments about gassing badgers came after Environment Secretary Owen Paterson refused to scrap the controversial pilot badger culls . Professor . Rosie Woodroffe, senior research fellow at the Zoological Society of . London, said: ‘Gassing badgers was government policy in the 1970s, and . reports of the time are full of frustration about how it just wasn’t . very effective. ‘Sub-lethal concentrations of gas were inhumane. That’s why gassing was banned by ministers in 1982. ‘The . problem seemed to be that badger setts are built to hold warm air in . and keep cold drafts out - so it was very difficult to achieve lethal . concentrations of gas.’ She added: ‘Culling works against the grain of badger ecology and behaviour. ‘It’s . much more promising to explore the possibilities for vaccination, which . could potentially exploit the same aspects of badger biology to improve . the effectiveness of TB control.’ Meanwhile, Mark . Jones, of Humane Society International, said: ‘It is extremely . disappointing that a prominent member of the royal family should endorse . the gassing of a supposedly protected indigenous wild mammal. ‘Gassing . experiments carried out at Porton Down in the early 1980s were . abandoned because of the appalling levels of suffering to which the . badgers were exposed. ‘Any . attempt to reintroduce gassing would doubtless result in a slow and . painful death for many badgers, and potentially other non-target . animals.’ But tonight, the Princess Royal backed the gassing method - and claimed that she did not think her willingness to cull badgers was incompatible with her passion for wildlife. She also advocated the use of land for smaller rural developments, built in groups of 'about ten' with proper telephone and internet access. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Princess Royal described gassing as 'much nicer way' to cull badgers . Claimed that shooting was 'never a good way' of dealing with problem . Added that she thought badgers were 'source' of outbreak of bovine TB . During interview, she also said GM crops 'have role' in feeding the world . In contrast, Prince Charles warned they risk 'big disaster environmentally' Queen's daughter also suggested that horsemeat was 'worth looking at' She said she had tried the meat before - and found it tasted 'very good' [/SUMMARY]</s>

Princess Royal described gassing as 'much nicer way' to cull badgers . Claimed that shooting was 'never a good way' of dealing with problem . Added that she thought badgers were 'source' of outbreak of bovine TB . During interview, she also said GM crops 'have role' in feeding the world . In contrast, Prince Charles warned they risk 'big disaster environmentally' Queen's daughter also suggested that horsemeat was 'worth looking at' She said she had tried the meat before - and found it tasted 'very good'

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Ollie Gillman for MailOnline . Kick back, relax and put those feet up because September is the least stressful month of the year. That is the word from researchers who warn Brits to make the most of it from Monday, before the high-pressure winter months draw in. Researchers said worries about paying for Christmas and the fun of the festive season coming to an end made January the most stressful month. Kick back and relax: September is the least stressful month of the year, according to new research . However, it also seems that while temperatures drop, stress levels rise, with December and February following closely behind. Less than one per cent in a poll of 2,000 adults chose September, which begins on Monday, when asked which month they believe is the most stressful. Researchers also asked which was was the most stressful season and discovered that spring was voted as causing the lowest stress levels, followed by autumn. However, winter is the most stress-inducing season, according to two-thirds of those polled. David Williams, director of group protection at Friends Life, who did the research, said: 'The seasons can affect staff mood levels quite considerably, and it is important that employers are aware of this. 'While January often brings a post-festive season lull, if staff are relaxed when it comes to September it could be a good time to introduce positive changes to the workplace or launch a new project. 'Christmas clearly affects a lot people's anxiety levels. Finding money for presents and working out which relatives to see can all add up. 'Employers need to be tuned in to the turn of mood and if possible look at reducing the workload to improve well-being. 'It's difficult to know exactly why September is viewed as the least stressful month, but perhaps we are more relaxed after some good summer weather, a holiday and knowing the children are going back to school.' The study also revealed that money was the top cause of stress, with 36 per cent of people saying it was their biggest worry. Meanwhile almost one in five people chose work worries as the main cause. The findings also suggested that young adults are the more likely to buckle under stress with almost one in four 18 to 24-year-olds calling in sick due to stress. The winter months, especially Christmas time, are the most stressful time of the year as families stretch the budget to pay for presents and worry about seeing all of their relatives . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The most relaxing month of the year is about to begin, say researchers . But make the most of it - stressful Christmas time is not far away . January was voted the worst month for stress as festive season ends . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The most relaxing month of the year is about to begin, say researchers . But make the most of it - stressful Christmas time is not far away . January was voted the worst month for stress as festive season ends .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN Student News) -- January 14, 2011 . Download PDF maps related to today's show: . • Arizona • Brazil • Nevada . Transcript . THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED. CARL AZUZ, CNN STUDENT NEWS ANCHOR: It's the best day of the school-week and you're about to get a front-row seat to world headlines without a single commercial. In other words, CNN Student News. I'm Carl Azuz! First Up: Arizona Shooting . AZUZ: First up: The giant American flag was recovered in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in New York City. That was a little over nine years ago, the same day that Christina Green was born. She was one of the victims of a shooting last Saturday in Tucson, Arizona. So the flag was raised in Christina's honor with those who knew and loved the girl walking past it, on the way to a service to remember her. Five other people were killed in the shooting. Speaking at a memorial service for all of them on Wednesday night, President Obama said he wanted America to be as good as Christina envisioned it. U.S. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA: Here on Earth, we place our hands over our hearts, and we commit ourselves as Americans to forging a country that is forever worthy of her gentle, happy spirit. May God bless and keep those we've lost in restful and eternal peace. May He love and watch over the survivors. And may He bless the United States of America. AZUZ: Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords is a survivor of the shooting. She's one of six people still in the hospital, and the only one in critical condition. Wednesday, Giffords opened her eyes for the first time since the shooting and gave her husband a sign she could hear him. Brazil Floods . AZUZ: Australia isn't the only country dealing with ravaging floodwaters right now. We're gonna take you to Brazil, South America, a nation in its summer rainy season. Rains that are out of hand in some places. We want you to look at this -- families that are in "extreme risk" of being washed away. This includes people in the mountains, and people near riverbeds, as landslides, mudslides, and rising waters leave thousands homeless. Around 400 people have died, many are missing. Some families are living in schools and gyms. In some spots, the only dry areas you can see are roofs and tree-tops. And more rains are in the forecast. The country's government is taking some heat for poor disaster planning and allowing people to build homes in dangerous, mountain areas. Etna Erupts . AZUZ: This is what happens when Europe's most famous volcano gets active. Tremors started rumbling in Italy's Mount Etna on Tuesday. By Wednesday, you can see what was going on. The volcano's on the island of Sicily, about 18 miles from the nearest town. It may be spewing ash, but it doesn't seem to be threatening anyone at the moment. That wasn't the case in 1669, the date of Etna's most violent eruption, which killed 20,000 people. I.D. Me . CNN STUDENT NEWS: See if you can I.D. me. I was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1929. My name was changed from Michael King when I was five years old. In 1964, I became the youngest person at the time to win the Nobel Peace Prize. I'm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most famous figures in the U.S. civil rights movement. MLK Day . AZUZ: Many consider Martin Luther King the face of the civil rights movement. Between 1957 and 1968, King traveled over six million miles and gave more than 2,500 speeches. His message: Equality through non-violence. Dr. King organized boycotts and protests. He worked with presidents on creating civil rights laws. And in 1963, he helped lead the march on Washington where Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. In that, he discussed his vision for a world where people would be judged by their character, rather than their skin color. On April 4th, 1968, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee. Four days later, the idea of a federal holiday honoring him was first introduced in Congress. That proposal became law in 1983 and the first nationwide observance of the Martin Luther King holiday was in 1986. The holiday is on the third Monday of January every year, which is this coming Monday, January 17th. Many people use it as an opportunity to help out with community service projects. For everyone, it's a chance to remember King's dream and the legacy that he left in his work to achieve it. School Lunches . AZUZ: Pizza sticks, tater tots, and hot dogs: the government wants those off your school lunch menu and replaced with foods like chef salad, baked sweet potato fries, and whole wheat spaghetti. It's a new proposal from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and part of the Obama administration's efforts to cut down on childhood obesity. Healthier foods often cost more, so the government plans to help poorer schools pay for the changes. Critics say it shouldn't be up to the federal government to decide what schools are allowed to serve -- that it's a state or local issue. The rule would limit calories for school breakfasts and lunches. If it takes effect, you could see changes several months down the road. Shoutout . CNN STUDENT NEWS: Today's Shoutout goes out to Mrs. Goodman's journalism students at Grassfield High School in Chesapeake, Virginia! What is the atomic symbol for gold? You know what to do! Is it: A) Ag, B) Au, C) Go or D) Hg? You've got three seconds -- GO! The Latin word for gold is aurum; that's why its symbol is Au. That's your answer and that's your Shoutout! How Gold is Mined . AZUZ: Gold, money and dreams: A dangerous combination that has been the downfall of many and the success of a few. The California gold rush of 1849 doesn't scratch the surface of gold's historic lure. Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans wore it. Entire currencies were based on it. But why gold instead of other metals? Well, it doesn't tarnish or corrode. It's easy to work with and shape. And it's very hard to destroy. Poppy Harlow takes us far underground, where modern miners cash in on methods their predecessors, didn't even dream about. (BEGIN VIDEO) UNIDENTIFIED MALE, BARRICK CHIEF SAFETY OFFICER: Your self-rescuer is going to go probably on your right-hand side. POPPY HARLOW, CNNMONEY.COM ANCHOR: We're gearing up to go two miles deep into one of the biggest gold mines in the country. I can't believe we're two Empire State buildings down below the surface of the Earth. And we still have quite a ways to go. Hunting for gold goes all the way back to 4,000 B.C. And today, the obsession continues. Here, in Barrick Gold's Cortez Mine in rural Nevada, more than one million ounces of gold were mined last year alone. That's over $1 billion worth. DAVE BUNDROCK, GOLD MINER: Geology has figured out where the pot of ore is, then they just point us toward it. HARLOW: But finding gold these days is much more complex and expensive than just, well, panning for it. In fact, you can't even see the gold in this mine. I mean, it's amazing to me to think that this is gold, but it is. RANDY HAGER, GOLD MINER:Yes. HARLOW: It's right here. HAGER: Yes. You can't see it. It's microscopic. HARLOW: Miners have to drill and blast through layers and layers of rock to reach the gold. HAGER: There's gold in this. And what I'm going to do is turn this into a pile of muck. HARLOW: It looks like dirt, but muck is actually gold ore. Tiny particles of gold that will eventually make up a gold brick. HAGER: I'm going to get about 10 truckloads out of here. About 10 ounces of gold - 10 to 15 ounces of gold at $1,400 an ounce. And we'll do this several times during a day's work. HARLOW: Not bad money. HAGER: Not bad money. HARLOW: So, after the gold ore is mined, about 400 tons of it goes in massive trucks just like this one. Of that, only four ounces is pure gold. It's taken, it's crushed, then it's taken to a mill and then it's refined. JULIUS STIEGER, PROCESS DIVISION MANAGER, BRARRICK-CORTEZ: After of the ore is crushed and ground, we leach the gold out. From there we put it into a pressure-cooker environment, high temperature and pressure with various chemicals, and that pulls the gold out. This is the final step before pouring the gold bar. HARLOW: Barrick mines gold for around $300 an ounce, and gold is selling for record highs, around $1,400 an ounce. Those big margins mean jobs. Something desperately needed in Nevada, a state struggling with the highest in unemployment and foreclosure rates in the country. JOHN ALEXANDER, SHOVEL OPERATOR: I can provide for my family. You know? And I don't know any other job in this world that can -- I get paid for what I get paid and survive now these days, the way the prices are. HAGER: There's job security here with gold that high. Not going to run out of work. (END VIDEO) Before We Go . AZUZ: With snow falling and daily temperatures in the 20s this time of year, ideas for outdoor activities can come to a stalemate. But not for a pair of local artists in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Someone had this kingly idea for them to sculpt an ice chess set! Don't know how long they pawn-dered the proposal, but it took over a month and a half for them to piece this together and let the game begin. Goodbye . AZUZ: It's something people can play by day, and by knights. A board to keep freedom in check, mate! I'm Carl Azuz, and our next move is gonna be January 18th! Enjoy the Martin Luther King holiday, and we'll see you on Tuesday! [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Brazil is ravaged by heavy rains and deadly flooding . Mt. Etna roars to life with tremors and ash . The U.S. government proposes healthier school lunches . Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Brazil is ravaged by heavy rains and deadly flooding . Mt. Etna roars to life with tremors and ash . The U.S. government proposes healthier school lunches . Use the weekly Newsquiz to test your knowledge of stories you saw on CNN Student News .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Helen Pow . The parents of an 11-year-old autistic boy have been arrested after the child was found living in a cage in the family's California home. Anaheim child protective services and police were dispatched Tuesday night to the home in the 1300 block of Garrett Street after receiving a tip that a boy was being kept in a large dog kennel, police Lt. Bob Dunn said. When officers went inside, they found the cage with a mattress and bedding in it. The boy's severe autism means he cannot communicate and often has violent outbursts, which have grown more violent over the years, Dunn said. It is . believed the parents, Loi Vu, 40, and Tracy Le, 35, kept him in the cage . to protect themselves and their two younger children. Scroll down for video . Arrested: The parents, Loi Vu, 40, left, and Tracy Le, 35, right, of an 11-year-old autistic boy have been arrested after the child was found living in a cage in the family's California home . Cage: Crime scene investigator and a detective carry a cage from a residence in Anaheim. An 11-year-old autistic boy who police suspect was kept in a cage has been removed from the home, and his parents have been arrested . The . cage was big enough that the boy was not forced into an 'unnatural . position,' Dunn said, adding that there were no other signs of potential . abuse. The boy was well nourished and had no visible injuries, he said. Regardless, the child was taken to a local hospital for a check up. The parents have been booked on suspicion of felony child endangerment and false imprisonment. Their son and his siblings are now in CPS custody. Investigators will interview other . relatives who live in the home, and a second family that rents a . bedroom. They will also speak to neighbors. The parents are of Vietnamese decent and do not speak English, so police will need to use a translator to interview them. Scene: Anaheim child protective services and police were dispatched Tuesday night to the home in the 1300 block of Garrett Street after receiving a tip that a boy was being kept in a large dog kennel, police Lt. Bob Dunn said . The discovery comes after a father whose wife allegedly tried to kill their autistic daughter called for more support for families with children who have the condition. Matt Stapleton, from Elberta, Michigan, said that raising their 15-year-old, Issy, is hard and has brought their family to 'cracking point,' primarily because of her violent attacks. 'We need more research, more support and more therapies to help families manage both the challenges of autism and their own stress,' he told People magazine's latest issue. However, he condemned his wife Kelli Stapleton's attempt to kill the girl and herself. 'Kelli did something unspeakable,' he said. 'I still love her but I'll never forgive her.' Mrs Stapleton told police that after years of physical abuse from Issy directed at her and her other children, she 'thought this would be the best solution... if Issy and her went to heaven.' 'This is not an okay act for any parent of an autistic child,' Mr Stapleton told People. Kelli Stapleton faces a maximum life sentence for attempted murder, with her trial beginning July 16. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Child protective services and police in Anaheim, California, were dispatched Tuesday night to the boy's home after receiving a tip that he was being kept in a large dog kennel . The boy's severe autism means he cannot communicate and has violent outbursts, which have grown more violent over the years, police said . It is believed the parents kept him in the cage to protect themselves and their two younger children . The cage was big enough that the boy wasn’t forced into an 'unnatural position' The parents have been booked on suspicion of felony child endangerment and false imprisonment . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Child protective services and police in Anaheim, California, were dispatched Tuesday night to the boy's home after receiving a tip that he was being kept in a large dog kennel . The boy's severe autism means he cannot communicate and has violent outbursts, which have grown more violent over the years, police said . It is believed the parents kept him in the cage to protect themselves and their two younger children . The cage was big enough that the boy wasn’t forced into an 'unnatural position' The parents have been booked on suspicion of felony child endangerment and false imprisonment .

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<s>[ARTICLE] (CNN) -- At the end of first grade, 7-year-old Cameron Hale, an easy-going, cheerful little boy from a tiny rural town in western Washington, suddenly didn't want to go to school anymore. When Cameron adamantly refused to have a play date with a good friend, his mom, Kim Hale, 36, knew something was wrong with her middle child. His change in behavior just didn't make sense. "Cameron finally broke down in tears and told me that several boys at school had been teasing him relentlessly, making fun of his hair, his clothes, calling him names, and not letting him play at recess. And one of those boys was his good friend," Kim says. While the friend wasn't actively participating in the teasing, Cameron told his mom that he was doing nothing to stop it, which made it all even worse. At first Kim stayed silent, hoping the mean behavior would disappear over the summer. But when it picked up again at the start of second grade, Kim went to the principal with her concerns. Kim says that the principal dismissed the charge and convinced her that the behavior wasn't bullying, but instead, it was simply boys being mean. Unsatisfied, Kim visited the principal two more times -- now armed with both the definition of "bullying" that she printed from the website Bullying.org, as well as the Washington State statute on how it defined the term. Both times, Kim says, the principal (who declined to comment for this story) disagreed that Cameron was being bullied and refused to act -- the superintendent in Eatonville was no help either. Six months later the Hales moved to another town. With horror stories about girls who have been bullied dominating the news, some parents are asking whether we also need to focus as much attention on how boys respond to harsh or abusive interactions with their peers. Was the principal correct in assuming that the actions of 7-year-old boys were simply mean boy behavior, or did it constitute bullying? And does it make a difference? "Even if the behavior didn't technically match up to the definition of bullying, if the kids were being mean and there was a pattern of the kids ganging up on him -- which, by the way, does constitute bullying -- that still shouldn't be condoned and supported by not addressing it," says Rosalind Wiseman, author of "Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope with Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, and the New Rules of Boy World." "The principal is literally telling those boys they have the carte blanche to not only continue the behavior, but increase the abuse because they can get away with it." Are we too quick to cry 'bully'? With "Masterminds and Wingmen," Wiseman set out to replicate with boys the success she had examining the social dynamics of girls in her book "Queen Bees and Wannabes," the inspiration for the movie "Mean Girls." In her latest book, Wiseman reveals the ways boys think, uncovers their complicated emotional lives and explores how the power of their social hierarchies influences their emerging identity. Historically, bullying among boys has been complicated and sometimes tough to identify. The belief in a "boys-will-be-boys" mentality still persists, whether it's on a playground or in a college fraternity. And it isn't always about targeting the weakest kid. Cruel taunts and physical tests can be also be a form of bonding among boys. The term bullying has become so radioactive in recent years with its strong links to adolescent suicide and school shootings, it has prompted state legislatures to take serious action, making bullying a crime in many states. Officially accusing kids of bullying can carry serious, long-term consequences. According to stopbullying.gov the definition of bullying is: unwanted, aggressive behavior among school-aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time. The types of bullying include: teasing, name-calling, taunting, inappropriate sexual comments, threatening to cause harm, leaving someone out on purpose, spreading rumors, trying to hurt someone's reputation, hitting, kicking, tripping, pinching, spitting, taking or breaking someone's things or making mean or rude hand gestures. Should parents be liable for their children's bullying? About 16% of students report being bullied, while 7% report bullying others, according to "Bullying in U.S. Schools," a report published in 2013 by the Hazelden Foundation with research from the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program. Boys report they were most frequently bullied by other boys, while girls were bullied by both girls and boys. In almost all grades, girls and boys were victimized at similar rates. "Boys consistently bully other students more than girls do, and they do so at higher rates as they get older," the survey found. In her research, Wiseman has found that while boys might get more physical than girls, the psychological hallmarks of bullying are similar. The playing field has been further leveled with the spread of cyberbullying. Cyberbullying is when a child or teenager is harassed, humiliated, tormented, embarrassed or threatened using digital technology. Mean texts or e-mails, pictures, videos and fake profiles can all be forms of abuse. And the pervasive reach of technology can make the bullying potentially more devastating. Parents, beware of bullying on sites you've never seen . "When you think of a child being bullied, maybe you think of a loner kid, the nerd, the geek, that's the picture that comes to my mind," says Janet Lymer of Calgary, Canada, and mom of 13-year-old Austin. "But my son plays Triple A football and he's a competitive hockey player and he was being bullied for years." Lymer says life got significantly worse for her son in sixth grade when the kids started ganging up on Austin on the popular app Snapchat. She says about half of the class, girls included, began making fun of Austin's clothes, his lunch, his hockey skills and the video games he liked. It got so bad that Austin announced to his mom one night that he wanted to kill himself and headed into the kitchen for a knife. The next morning Lymer went to school with Austin and headed straight for the principal. When Lymer shared with the principal that her son had threatened suicide, the school immediately jumped into action. The principal and teacher met with the students in Austin's class and they also sent a letter home to the parents discussing bullying and its effect on a classmate. Things at school did get better, but Austin switched to a middle school this year with none of his former classmates. "He now has a great group of friends and he helps other kids deal with bullying. He's the first one who stands up to bullying and he stands a little taller now," says Lymer. "But don't assume that if you bring the problem to the school they will handle it, parents need to stay involved. " While many schools and parents are hyper-aware of the dangers and prevalence of bullying, have we gone too far in labeling what some may argue has always been normal aggressive behavior between kids? "Every conflict is not bullying and if we call it that, then it loses the power of the word," says Wiseman. Not all conflict amounts to bullying and by overusing the word, we risk reducing the power of the word to describe real bullying, says Wiseman. She believes that, to a certain extent, allowing boys and girls to work out their own problems is useful training for resolving conflicts at every stage of life. The challenge is to stay on top of what's really happening in your child's life, particularly when kids routinely answer with an "I'm fine" -- even if they're not. "There's nothing wrong with kids trying to figure things out on their own," she says. "At the same time, there are kids who are being systemically denigrated and targeted in school and blown off by administrators and teachers." [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Bullying among boys can be tough to spot because of societal expectations around rough play . Experts say boys might be more physical in their bullying but cyberbullying levels the playing field . Rosalind Wiseman, who studies social hierarchies, says it's important to let kids resolve conflict . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Bullying among boys can be tough to spot because of societal expectations around rough play . Experts say boys might be more physical in their bullying but cyberbullying levels the playing field . Rosalind Wiseman, who studies social hierarchies, says it's important to let kids resolve conflict .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Standing loyally by their master's side, tirelessly at work in the fields, or bounding through rivers with all the energy of a puppy, these images capture the very best of Man's Best Friend. The series of pictures were picked from almost 8,000 submissions for the Kennel . Club’s annual Dog Photographer of the Year Competition. Roger Sjolstad from Norway has been selected as the overall winner of the competition with his dynamic image of a young girl and a Great Dane running through water, which was the winner of the ‘Man’s Best Friend’ category. Speaking about winning the biggest canine photography competition in the world, Mr Sjolstad said: 'The photograph is of our ten year old daughter, Tea with our dog Robbie and was taken at a lake near our home outside of Oslo. A girl's best friend: Roger Sjolstad from Norway clinched first prize as the overall winner of the competition with this playful image of his daughter Tea and Great Dane Roger running through water, which was the winner of the 'Man's Best Friend' category . Catch! An excitable Border Collie caught mid-jump by Richard Shore from Cardiff, who won the 'Dogs at Play' category with this beautifully timed image . I'm the boss round here: Stern looking German Shepherd police dog Harry nuzzles a worried looking Archie the puppy on his first day home in this touching image by Simon Reynolds - runner up in the puppy category . Spot the dog: The winner of the sixteen and under category, 'I Love Dogs Because', was nine year old Katie Davies with her unique, creative and comical photograph of her Miniature Schnauzer and Pomeranian hiding amongst a mountain of soft toys . 'This photo was absolutely not planned, my wife asked me to bring my camera to take a few shots of the dog swimming. 'My young Dane had never been near water before this evening, so I was quite surprised when he took off into the water and he just ran, ran, ran! 'He really enjoyed the water. 'Tea joined him and together they started running towards the shore and there I was with my camera – at the right place at the right time. 'I have always found photography very interesting, I had a darkroom in our basement by the age of twelve but it really took off a few years ago when we inherited three Great Danes and I now combine my biggest interests: dogs and photography.' The competition has six categories: Portrait, Man’s Best Friend; Dogs At Play; Dogs At Work; and I Love Dogs Because – a category specifically for those aged 16 and under, and Puppy. The other category winners were: Richard Shore from Cardiff, who won the ‘Dogs at Play’ category with a beautifully timed image of a Border Collie jumping; Susan Stone Amport from Switzerland, whose photograph of a Pointer contrasted against everlasting fields won ‘Dogs At Work’; Ali Trew from Fingringhoe, Essex, who won the ‘Puppy’ category with an adorable image of her Hungarian Vizsla puppy; and Philip Watts from Radstock, Somerset, who won the ‘Dog Portrait’ category with a bold close up of a Cocker Spaniel. On the prowl: Dogs At Work winner Susan Stone Amport from Switzerland, whose photograph of a Pointer contrasted against everlasting fields wowed the judges . In his master's shadow: Jon Hawkins also impressed as runner up in the dog at work competition with this image of alert Pointer/Labrador gun dog Fundi hard at work on an estate in West Sussex . What are you looking at? A tough looking Bull Mastiff against snow capped mountains earned Mark Molloy runner up second runner up in the portrait category . The winner of the sixteen and under category, ‘I Love Dogs Because…’, was nine year old Katie Davies with her unique, creative and comical photograph of her Miniature Schnauzer and Pomeranian hiding amongst a mountain of soft toys. Katie said expressed an interest in photography at a young age and decided to spend her birthday money on a camera. She composed the image without any help and the results speak for themselves. Speaking about her win, Katie said: 'I am happy and excited to have won the competition and when I grow up I would like to become a pet photographer.' Her prize for winning the ‘I Love Dogs Because…’ category includes a personalised dog photography day with award winning professional photographer, Andy Biggar. Let leaping dogs fly: 14-year-old Miriam Jiagbogu caught her energetic pal just in time to clinch 'I love dogs because...' runner up, a category specifically for those aged 16 and under . I'm ready for my close-up: Abbie Lee, from Bristol, captures the toothy grin of her Airdale terrier for the runner's up prize in the 'I love Dogs because...' category . You going to finish that? Man's best friend runner up Andrew Freeth snaps a thirsty looking Weimaraner in a beer garden in Bristol . Puppy love: Claudia Tolini, runner up in the man's best friend category captures an adoring look and a touching moment between master and Labrador in Valfabbrica, Italy . It's a ruff game: Rhian White's runner up image in the puppies category of 4-month old Coco excitedly bounding after a football on Lancing beach in March . Be more dog!: The photograph, taken by Mary Wilde from Matlock, captures her Coton Du Tulear's mouth wide open, up on two legs trying to catch a giant snowball . He joined photographer and artist, Jo Longhurst and Kennel Club Chairman and Chief Executive, Steve Dean and Rosemary Smart to judge the competition alongside dog lovers Kat Smith-Ward and Paul Finch, the people behind O2’s Be More Dog campaign. One image struck both Paul and Kat and was awarded a special ‘Be More Dog Mention’. Ms Smith-Watd explained: 'We came across an image of a dog playing in the snow and thought instantly that this embodied the Be More Dog campaign. 'The photograph, taken by Mary Wilde from Matlock, captures her Coton Du Tulear’s mouth wide open, up on two legs trying to catch a giant snowball. It's exactly the type of behaviour we love from dogs who, by their very nature, aren't afraid to try new things and have fun. 'It encapsulates our campaign beautifully.' All of the winning images will be on display throughout London’s leading dog event, Discover Dogs which takes place at Earls Court on 9th and 10th November. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Pictures were picked from 8,000 submissions for Kennel Club's annual Dog Photographer of the Year Competition . Roger Sjolstad from Norway . selected as overall winner with dynamic image . of a young girl and a Great Dane . Held annually, the contest is open to both professionals and amateurs, young and old, from all around the world . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Pictures were picked from 8,000 submissions for Kennel Club's annual Dog Photographer of the Year Competition . Roger Sjolstad from Norway . selected as overall winner with dynamic image . of a young girl and a Great Dane . Held annually, the contest is open to both professionals and amateurs, young and old, from all around the world .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Atlanta (CNN) -- More than two dozen college players on three major Division I football teams staged an unauthorized protest of the NCAA during their games Saturday. With black marker, they wrote the letters "APU" standing for "All Players United" on their gear as part of a pledge calling for NCAA reform. The pledge, designed by the nonprofit group the National College Players Association (NCPA), calls for the NCAA to take more steps to minimize brain trauma, and for money to be designated to increase scholarships and graduation rates, and guarantee medical treatment. It also includes support for those involved in Ed O'Bannon's lawsuit against the NCAA. O'Bannon, a former UCLA basketball star, is suing for the rights to his own likeness in video games and TV broadcasts. "The priorities are misplaced and part of this movement is to address that," said Ramogi Huma, president of the NCPA. Twenty-eight athletes playing for Northwestern, University of Georgia and Georgia Tech were seen participating. "I think it was a smart decision by the players to design a campaign as visible as the logos that they wear," Huma said. Mixed reaction on protest . After the games, the NCAA said in a statement that it "supports open and civil debate regarding all aspects of college athletics." But there was less room for discourse after the Georgia Tech game, where head coach Paul Johnson said, "I assure you that now that I am aware of it we'll talk to them about it." Two players who participated at two different universities told CNN they wanted to talk about it, but backed out of interviews after their respective games. CNN caught up with two other players who wore APU on their gear after the Georgia Tech game. Georgia Tech quarterback Vad Lee backed away from his actions, saying he wrote it as a favor to injured teammate Isaiah Johnson. Defensive end Jeremiah Attaochu told CNN that he, too, made a last-minute decision to wear APU, but that he does believe in the cause. "I know the guys out there go to Georgia Tech and don't have the academics to fall back and things like that so, you know, looking out for everybody," Attaochu said. A team handler who was standing nearby discouraged CNN from asking questions about the pledge, and cut questions short. Huma, the NCPA president, later told CNN that he hadn't heard of any players being disciplined for wearing the gear. Controversies plague NCAA . The silent protest is just another example of growing dissent for the NCAA. Controversies over suspending players, handling of academic scandals, players' rights and medical concerns plague the organization. This summer, Pennsylvania Congressman Charles Dent introduced legislation that would overhaul the NCAA. "This is big business. 6.1 billion dollars annually," Dent said. "A lot of people are profiting off this. I would not say that the students are." Dent said he's particularly troubled by the fact that the NCAA can cut short a player's education if they get hurt. "Let's be clear, and the concussion issue relates to the scholarship issue," Dent said. "If a student feels ... that they are going to lose their athletic scholarship because of a concussion or some injury, something that is not necessarily visible, he'll be less inclined to report that injury out of fear that they're going to lose a scholarship." Huma said the NCAA doesn't force universities to pay medical bills for injured players, and that if a student doesn't graduate before their eligibility expires, they aren't guaranteed an education. He also sees a great disparity in who profits from the games. A former UCLA linebacker, Huma told CNN he started the NCPA in 2001 after he watched a teammate get suspended by the NCAA for accepting groceries -- a violation of the rule that athletes can't accept gifts. "And at the time they were selling his jerseys at the stores and it just really made me feel like college athletes needed a voice," Huma said. The NCPA has grown into a nonprofit that says it has 17,000 members. "Any way we can gain leverage, we try," Huma said. "We feel like we're on the right side of the argument and we're going to succeed." [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] The "All Players United Campaign" took to football fields on Saturday . About two dozen players at three schools wore the letters "APU" on their gear Saturday . The campaign is aimed at reforms in the NCAA to protect athletes' rights and safety . Group's president: Movement is aimed to change NCAA's "misplaced" priorities . [/SUMMARY]</s>

The "All Players United Campaign" took to football fields on Saturday . About two dozen players at three schools wore the letters "APU" on their gear Saturday . The campaign is aimed at reforms in the NCAA to protect athletes' rights and safety . Group's president: Movement is aimed to change NCAA's "misplaced" priorities .

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<s>[ARTICLE] By . Victoria Woollaston . PUBLISHED: . 12:48 EST, 20 November 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 12:49 EST, 20 November 2013 . If seeing GIFs across the web isn’t enough to satisfy your need for the short moving clips, you can now buy a machine that plays them without the need for electricity or an internet connection. Called a Giphoscope, the custom-built machine turns GIFs, short video clips and vines into a series of images that are printed onto the flip pages of the device. Users crank the handle on the side of the Giphoscope to move these pages and the images appear to play, similar to images in a flip book. Called a Giphoscope, the custom-built machine turns GIFs, short video clips and vines into a series of images that are printed onto the flip pages of the device . Brooklyn-based designers Sha Hwang and Rachel Binx recently created a company called Gifpop! It aims to print animated GIFs onto lenticular film. Lenticular film, which shows pitted, prismatic plastic pictures, used to be popular in childhood stickers and notebooks. The image in lenticular film appears to move as the viewer moves, with its animation looping through a short number of frames. The technology dates back to World War II. It is the brainchild of Italian designers Marco Calabrese and Alessandro Scali, and the idea is based on the 19th century Mutoscope players. The Mutoscope was an early motion picture device developed by Herman Casler in 1894. It worked in a similar way to flip books and was seen as the follow-up to Thomas Edison’s Kinetoscope. On the Mutoscope, images were slotted into flexible see-through cards and rotated around a central wheel. The machines were traditionally built at eye height so the average person could stand and watch the images, and the Giphscope is a modern-day, desktop version of this. Each Giphoscope is custom-built in Italy and costs €300 (£251) to make, plus shipping costs. The images are rotated around an aluminium core fitted to a wooden base that can be stuck to any surface using glue pads.The crank turns using ball bearings. Once a customer has sent a digital copy of their GIF the designers match the colour of the metal, handle and base to complement the images. Each model takes between seven and ten days to make. Once a customer has sent a digital copy of their GIF the designers match the colour of the metal, handle and base to complement the images. Each model takes between seven and ten days to make . Each Giphoscope, pictured, is custom-built in Italy and costs ¿300 (£251) to make, plus shipping costs. The images are rotated around an aluminium core fitted to a wooden base that can be stuck to any surface using glue pads.The crank turns using ball bearings . The Giphoscope is based on the 19th century motion picture player the Mutoscope, pictured . It isn't the first time a company has created an offline version of the popular moving images. Brooklyn-based designers Sha Hwang and Rachel Binx recently created a company called Gifpop! It aims to print animated GIFs onto lenticular film. Lenticular film, which shows pitted, prismatic plastic pictures, used to be popular in childhood stickers and notebooks. The image in lenticular film appears to move as the viewer moves, with its animation looping through a short number of frames. The technology dates back to World War II. Hwang and Binx launched their Kickstarter campaign for Gifpop! with the aim of making this a reality. The project was almost immediately funded. As well as the custom GIFs, the designers hope to be running off limited batches of works by three GIF artists, including Mr Div, 89-A, and Davidope. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Called a Giphoscope, it turns GIFs into 24 individual pictures . These pictures are printed onto the machine in frame order . User cranks handle and the pictures move in a similar way to a flip book . Each Giphoscope is custom-built in Italy and costs €300 (£251) [/SUMMARY]</s>

Called a Giphoscope, it turns GIFs into 24 individual pictures . These pictures are printed onto the machine in frame order . User cranks handle and the pictures move in a similar way to a flip book . Each Giphoscope is custom-built in Italy and costs €300 (£251)

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<s>[ARTICLE] The former spokesman for late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi denied a report Saturday that he was captured by Libyan special forces, saying in an audio message that he is not even in the country. Moussa Ibrahim said the report was simply an attempt to distract people from the government's alleged crimes in the city of Bani Walid, a former Gadhafi stronghold that has been the scene of clashes in recent days. Ibrahim was captured in the town of Tarhouna and that he was being taken to the capital of Tripoli, 40 miles to the north, according to the prime minister's media office. Two sources close to Ibrahim told CNN in recent months that the former Gadhafi spokesman was not in Libya, and Ibrahim said the same in the seven-minute video posted to his Facebook page late Saturday. "We are currently outside of Libya and we have no communication with Bani Walid," Ibrahim said in Arabic. "We are not even close to Bani Walid." It is the second time this month that Ibrahim has denied a government report of his capture. Official sources also said Saturday that one of Gadhafi's sons, Khamis Gadhafi, was killed after fighting in Bani Walid. Later, Libya Deputy Prime Minister Mustafa Abushagur tweeted: "I apologize for reporting the news of Moussa Ibrahim's capture and the death of Khamis Gadhafi , although I was informed of this by official sources it was not definitively confirmed." News of his Khamis Gadhafi's death prompted thousands of residents in Tripoli to go out on the streets to celebrate, the state-run Libyan Arab News Agency reported. Omar Hmaidan, the spokesman for the General National Congress, said Khamis Gadhafi was captured in the Bani Walid clashes and injured, and that he died after being taken to a hospital in Misrata, about 60 miles away. Libya's deputy prime minister, Mustafa AbuShagur, said Khamis Gadhafi was killed in Bani Walid and that his body now lies in a Misrata hospital. Khamis Gadhafi's death could not be independently confirmed, however. There were no images of his capture or death, and he was already reported to have been killed in August last year in a battle with rebel forces between Tarhouna and Bani Walid. Moammar Gadhafi was killed a year ago after he was shot in the head while being captured by rebel forces in his hometown of Sirte, Libya. His dictatorship lasted 42 years. The current clashes in Bani Walid have been going on since Wednesday between army troops and pro-government militias circling the city and anti-government fighters inside. As fighting intensified Saturday, those in Bani Walid reported a worsening humanitarian situation, with at least 20 people, including women and children, killed and 75 people wounded. Local spokespeople also said shelling destroyed 40 homes. Outside the city, 22 members of the Libyan national army and a pro-government militia were killed in the fighting Saturday and 200 others were wounded, some critically, medical sources in Misrata told CNN. The head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya expressed his concern Saturday about the developments and the growing civilian casualties from reported indiscriminate shelling. Tarek Mitri also said a mediated settlement is urgently needed. The Bani Walid fighting stems from the death of a Libyan revolutionary fighter credited with capturing Moammar Gadhafi in October last year. The fighter, Omran Shaaban, and two others were kidnapped near Bani Walid in July. He was released two months later, at which point he was in bad physical shape; despite being transferred to a hospital in France, Shaaban died September 24 of the effects of gunshot wounds. The day after his death, the General National Congress authorized the government to arrest those responsible for his kidnapping and torture and to use force if necessary. The National Congress also called for the release of others being detained in Bani Walid, giving those in the city 10 days to comply. Army troops and militias surrounded Bani Walid more than two weeks ago, waiting for orders to enter if they didn't receive a list of those wanted for Shaaban's kidnapping and death. One of the pro-government militias outside the city -- a faction from Misrata, which has a long-standing rivalry with Bani Walid -- managed to take positions overlooking the city early Wednesday. But they then shelled the city, killing seven and wounding about 100 others, according to a spokesman for the Bani Walid fighters. Those fighters responded with mortar rounds that killed four rivals, Misrata medical sources said. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Libyan deputy PM tweets apology for reporting misinformation . At least 42 people from both sides are reported killed in the Bani Walid clashes . Gadhafi's spokesman says he is not even inside the country . Ibrahim says the report is to distract people from the Bani Walid fighting . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Libyan deputy PM tweets apology for reporting misinformation . At least 42 people from both sides are reported killed in the Bani Walid clashes . Gadhafi's spokesman says he is not even inside the country . Ibrahim says the report is to distract people from the Bani Walid fighting .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Kelly Renee Gissendaner (above), 46, is scheduled to be executed between February 25 and March 4 . Georgia's only female death row inmate has submitted a rather lengthy list for her last meal ahead of her execution later this month. Kelly Renee Gissendaner, 46, will become the first woman to be executed in seven decades in the state when she receives a lethal injection on February 25. She requested a last meal of cornbread with a side of buttermilk; two Burger King Whoppers with cheese; two large orders of fries; cherry vanilla ice cream; popcorn; a salad with boiled eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, carrots, cheese and Newman's Own buttermilk dressing; and lemonade. The feast will be consumed in the hours leading up to her execution at the Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Prison in Jackson. A rough estimate shows that the food contains more than 4,200 calories. was convicted of killing her husband in February 1997. She was sentenced to death in November 1998 after she was found guilty for persuading her boyfriend to kill her husband, Douglas Gissendaner. Gissendaner, who is incarcerated at Arrendale State Prison, is the only woman of 84 inmates facing the death penalty in the state, figures showed from a report by Georgia's Department of Corrections last year. She is set to be the 14th woman executed in Georgia since 1735, according to the AJC. In 1997, she was convicted of having her husband killed by her boyfriend Gregory Bruce Owen, her co-defendant who she was having an affair with at the time. She told his sister she was planning to separate from her husband, according to prosecutors. Owen suggested that Gissendaner divorce her husband, but she instead said to kill him because she did not expect Douglas to leave her alone after they were separated. Gissendaner is seen here eating a meal in her cell at Metro State Prison in Atlanta in 2004. She has requested a 2,400-calorie meal before her execution . She is Georgia's only female death row inmate and will be the first woman in seven decades to be put to death . Kelly Gissendaner was sentenced to death in November 1998 after she was found guilty for persuading her boyfriend, Gregory Bruce Owen, to kill her husband, Douglas Gissendaner (above). Douglas was kidnapped, stabbed repeatedly and beat before his car was set on fire with kerosene . Gissendaner's boyfriend followed her orders to kill Douglas while she was out at a nightclub with friends. Owen kidnapped Douglas, drove him to a remote area, and killed him by stabbing him in the neck and back repeatedly and beat him with a nightstick. Douglas's car was also burned with kerosene, according to 11Alive. They also stole his watch and wedding ring to make robbery look like the motive in his death. Owen was sentenced to life in prison, instead of facing the death penalty, after he testified against Gissendaner. In the state of Georgia, the last time a woman was executed occurred in 1945. Lena Baker was electrocuted in March of that year after she was convicted of murder for shooting her boss. In 2005, the state pardoned her after agreeing with her family that she acted in self defense. Under Georgia law, only three offenses are punishable by death - murder, rape and kidnapping. Kissendaner peers through a slot in her cell door in this 2004 photo as a guard brings her a cup of ice . Gissendaner is the only woman on death row in Georgia and is set to be only the 14th woman executed in the state since 1735 . Gissendaner, seen here in 1998, was sentenced to death after her boyfriend, whom she convinced to carry out the murder, testified against her . [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Kelly Renee Gissendaner, 46, is scheduled to be executed on February 25 . She has submitted a lengthy list of food items for her last meal including cornbread with a side of buttermilk, ice cream and two Whoppers . Meal has more than 4,200 calories . Gissendaner was convicted of killing her husband in 1997 and was sentenced to death in 1998 . She will consume her feast before receiving a lethal injection at a prison in Jackson on February 25 . [/SUMMARY]</s>

Kelly Renee Gissendaner, 46, is scheduled to be executed on February 25 . She has submitted a lengthy list of food items for her last meal including cornbread with a side of buttermilk, ice cream and two Whoppers . Meal has more than 4,200 calories . Gissendaner was convicted of killing her husband in 1997 and was sentenced to death in 1998 . She will consume her feast before receiving a lethal injection at a prison in Jackson on February 25 .

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<s>[ARTICLE] Cape Girardeau, Missouri (CNN) -- The comeback story of the one-eyed pitcher is the buzz of baseball dugouts in the Mississippi River Valley, passed down the bench like a bag of sunflower seeds. No one would have called Jordan Underwood a quitter if he had never walked onto a pitcher's mound again. But two years after a line drive smashed his cheekbone and destroyed his left eye, Underwood is back up on the hill, starting games. And winning. Underwood, who now pitches with tinted safety glasses covering his acrylic left eye, is undefeated this season, 4-0, for Southeast Missouri State. "To me, it doesn't seem like a big deal. I guess I am kind of a modest guy," Underwood, a senior, told CNN. "I just hope this is a teaching tool. Maybe if someone else is having a tough time -- not necessarily losing an eye -- and my story can inspire somebody else and motivate them, guess it's all worth it in the end." Two years ago, when Underwood played for Seminole Junior College in Oklahoma, one of his pitches was launched back at his head by the batter. Ky Burgess catches for Underwood at Southeast Missouri State now and was behind the plate to see and hear a baseball obliterate an eye-socket, but not a young man's will. "I heard this smack when it hit his face," Ky recalls. "My first thought was: 'Oh my God! Is he alive?' He was not moving. We did not know if he was conscious. It's one of the scariest things I have seen in my life, and I am still jumpy when I see a ball hit back through the box." Underwood says doctors told him if the ball had struck a few inches away, on his temple, he might have died. "It took about a month or six weeks after that (accident) for me to realize I still wanted to play," Underwood said. "I told myself I at least want to try to make this work." Underwood said he started from scratch, adapting in practice to pitching with one eye. The 22-year-old explains he needed to focus more on certain spots around home plate to make up for the change in depth perception. Underwood is left handed, so his remaining good right eye has a wide open view of the plate. The baseball experts say he would not be pitching if the line drive had crushed that closer-to-home-plate right eye. "I wasn't afraid of signing him," said Mark Hogan, his current coach at Southeast Missouri. "I knew nothing was wrong with his arm. And after I met him I was 100 percent in. "He was looking for an opportunity and was serious about it. He was sort of dealt a bad hand. But he said he would give it his best shot. So he was my kind of guy." Underwood's journey back almost got derailed by an obscure NCAA rule concerning all athletes missing one of a pair of organs, such as a kidney. Those players must get waivers and signed paperwork confirming they are aware of the risk of accidentally losing the remaining organ. Underwood, his parents, doctors and others have signed that they are aware an accident to his right eye would leave him blind. "He hung in there," Hogan told CNN, admiring the way Hogan also took on the regulatory obstacles to his return. Some 10 separate signatures and a batter's box full of NCAA paperwork later, Underwood got cleared and began fooling hitters again last spring. Burgess, the catcher, describes Underwood's assortment of pitches as moving fastball, a sharp-breaking slider, a great curve ball and a change up "looking just like his fastball until it dives down at the last second." Underwood's fastball is timed out at 84 or 85 miles per hour. Underwood says he's not heard a lot from any teams about being picked in the major league draft in June, but adds there is always a chance. "I'd really like to work in public relations," Underwood, a marketing major, said. "Maybe I could do this for a team or sports organization, something in that area." But graduation is still a few weeks off and until then, Underwood still has the final weekend of this season and the possibility of the NCAA playoffs. For every batter who will face Underwood, there's dealing with those four pitches and a competitive edge built up from losing an eye and regaining his swagger on the mound. [/ARTICLE] [SUMMARY] Two years ago, a line drive smashed into Jordan Underwood, destroying his left eye . Underwood now pitches with tinted safety glasses covering his acrylic left eye . Coach Mark Hogan at Southeast Missouri: "I wasn't afraid of signing him" The winning pitcher hopes "my story can inspire somebody else and motivate them" [/SUMMARY]</s>

Two years ago, a line drive smashed into Jordan Underwood, destroying his left eye . Underwood now pitches with tinted safety glasses covering his acrylic left eye . Coach Mark Hogan at Southeast Missouri: "I wasn't afraid of signing him" The winning pitcher hopes "my story can inspire somebody else and motivate them"

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