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White House fence-jumper made it far deeper into building than previously known

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev attacked prison left blinded paralyzed, satirical website claimed story quickly went viral weekend. On Saturday, site Empire News posted story claiming Boston Marathon bombing suspect found lying pool blood cell Ft. Devens Detention Center Massachusetts. The story made rounds internet, thousands shares Facebook social media many welcoming news. But one problem — incident never happened, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev still safe cell awaiting trial. Though story fooled many, others noted Empire News site dedicated entirely satire, like lesser known version The Onion. Those browsed site bit found out. Empire News posted stories including “Former Vice President Al Gore Arrested For Indecent Exposure,” “It’s Official: New York Jets Moving To Los Angeles, Construction Of Los Angeles Stadium Begins.” The details story gave readers reason doubt. “It initially appeared though Tsarnaev slipped discarded banana peel hit floor force head bounced hard tile surface, probably 16 17 times. There blood everywhere – walls, floor, even toilet. The injuries caused massive brain trauma,” said prison investigator Joe Goldsmith. “We determined though, expert analysis, would impossible injuries occurred fall. Our investigation shown Aryan Brotherhood initiated attack Tsarnaev.” The story went say Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev actually attacked prison members Aryan Nation prison gang. “Yes, brotherhood took care bomber,” said Miles Smith, head Aryan Nation inside Devens. “The gangs, wanted him, too. We paid guards money shot. They stood aside, let us do. On way out, shook hands, told us ‘Thank you.’ Well, You’re welcome. You’re welcome, Boston. You’re welcome, America!” While Dzhokhar Tsarnaev attacked prison, Boston Marathon bombing suspect could still killed crimes. He may face death penalty convicted.

Hilarious: North Dakota Pays Special Tribute to President Obama

Sick jihadis tested Ebola. ISIS fighters evaluated World Health Organization deadly virus. WHO also checking Mosul hospital 250 miles north Baghdad others may infected, according New York Post. Mosul ISIS control since June 2014. However, Iraqi newspaper Al-Sabah reported fighters Ebola treated. ISIS Terror News: Political Official Reveals India's Ban Vimeo, Github, Imgur 29 Other Websites Is Due 'Jihadi Propaganda' From Terrorist Group Pope Francis Christmas Speech Compares ISIS Refugees Jesus "The Ebola virus could area world, including Mosul, measures techniques diagnose virus," ministry spokesman Ahmed Rudaini said. "They incapable detect it." Though Iraqi news outlets confirmed cases Ebola, country's health ministry denied reports. "We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola," WHO director Christy Feig told Mashable. If ill patients determined Ebola, would first time ISIS-controlled area virus. ISIS believe modern medicine science, making potentially problematic situation. "U.N. workers thus far prohibited entering ISIS-controlled territory Iraq Syria," said Benjamin T. Decker, intelligence analyst Levantine Group. "In context, lack medical infrastructure, supplies practitioners city suggests outbreak could quickly lead infection ISIS fighters residents Mosul." In late December, dozen Centers Disease Control Prevention workers evaluated disease. A sample pathogen taken one lab another, mistakes made technicians possibly exposed workers, according CDC.

Nun who gave birth ‘had no idea’ she was pregnant

WATCHERS North Korea's secretive regime believe could planning another surprise move, restaurant Scotland. The Cambodia eaterie Leader Kim Jong-Un already opened diner Amsterdam, 'Pyongyang' chain restaurants also branches China parts Asia. It reported dictator believed interested opening another UK, claims observers North Korea Kim especially keen eaterie Scotland. His fondness whisky profile Scotland's referendum cited key reasons potential serving North Korean delicacies dog meat soup pine-nut gruel Scotland. Proceeds 'Pyongyang' chain funnelled back North Korean government funds. Michael Madden, editor North Korea Leadership Watch, said country desperate build diplomatic ties European countries, especially left-wing leanings. He said: "It would surprise opted open restaurant Scotland. "The Scottish independence referendum catapulted Scotland North Korean's elite's thoughts. "Despite voting they'd consider left-leaning Scotland suitable England, plus North Koreans love whisky. "Tourists North Korea told tip people Scotch instead currency." The Pyongyang restaurants run partnership Office 39, branch North Korean government, uses way raising overseas cash.

Rumor Fatigue Sets In at False Alarms of Castro’s Death

Once rumors death former Cuban leader Fidel Castro spread across exile community across social media. El Diario de las Américas, Florida-based publication read mostly Cuban exiles, reported Thursday Cuban government called press conference amid speculation Castro’s health. The Cuban government later disputed report, saying press event planned, according AFP’s correspondent Havana. The Cuban government’s lack transparency lack independent mass media island long provided fertile ground rumor’s 88-year-old Castro’s death since fell ill 2006. Since reports Thursday Twitter abuzz rumors death, though yet confirmed. Twitter saying #FidelCastro dead. Twitter says people dead time though. Let get hopes up. #CubanAmerican — MISS JESS™ (@M1SS_J3SS) January 9, 2015 As Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos warned, first time Fidel Castro’s alleged death taken internet. In 2012 rumors death began circulating news Venezuelan doctor, Jose Rafael Marquina, said former leader suffered cardiac arrest vegetative state. “Careful. Remember Miami, almost like ritual, Fidel Castro killed several times year” Ramos wrote Twitter. Thursday marked one year since Castro’s last public appearance, according Fox News Latino. His absence major events like 56th anniversary week Castro’s entry Havana victory Cuban Revolution return last month three Cubans convicted spying U.S. led believe health worsened. Castro yet comment historic resumption diplomatic relations United States first time since 1961, announced governments last month. The recent "Reflection," Fidel Castro's columns called, appeared October 2014. Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last head state meet Castro August 2014 published photos meeting. Maduro stated found Castro “impressive lucidity, impressive train thought exceptional wisdom.” Adding confusion, Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga’s son, Fidel Castro Odinga, found dead home Nairobi Jan. 4. Correction: An earlier version article stated Fidel Castro's last column published August 2013. It actually published October 2014.

Kim Jong Un hospitalized with two broken ankles, reportedly from wearing heels and being overweight

So wasn’t “discomfort” that’s troubling North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un? Kim treated hospital become fat ankles fractured weight, according report The Telegraph attributed South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper. The portly 31-year-old absolute ruler undergo operation putting much strain ankles grueling round official engagements, report said. Kim, 5-foot-9, believed ballooned 280 pounds, apparently due unhealthy diet that’s said include imported Swiss cheese heavy drinking. Bodyguards said posted around ward Pyongyang hospital he’s treated. Just days ago North Korea admitted Kim suffering “discomfort” amid speculation gout.

SEE IT: California homeless man uses $100 gift to give food to others

While child entrepreneurs become increasingly common last decade, many hit lofty heights 17-year-old “teen wolf” Mohammed Islam reached trading earnings reached “high eight figures.” As New York Post reports, Islam, teenager Queens, still lives home parents, trading stock exchange lunch breaks Stuyvesant High School. The Teen Wolf son immigrants Bengal South Asia. Mohammed trades two friends, hope start hedge fund Teen Wolf turns 18 graduates high school. Islam started penny stocks unbelievable age 9. When kids fourth grade, they’re learning play sports, figuring fractions. Mohammed putting tutoring earnings work. As often happens stock exchange, Islam lost initial investment. He describes event “paralyzing,” swore market thinking didn’t required nerves steel. Bengal region Asia Perhaps better understand losses crippled him, Islam turned studying modern finance, became enthralled Paul Tudor Jones. Jones billionaire Connecticut manages hedge funds private assets. As often case, much Jones’ success came heels failure. Thousands thousands dollars lost, over, Jones kept coming back more, ultimately captured overwhelming success. That fortitude, paired positive outlook, inspired Mohammed give game another try. And like man inspired him, Mohammed Islam become resounding success right. The Teen Wolf moniker reference Leonardo DiCaprio’s portrayal Jordan Belfort — called “wolf Wall Street,” another young trader uncanny ability make money stock exchanges. Islam trading buddies intend become billionaires next year. “What makes world go round? Money. If money flowing, businesses don’t keep going there’s innovation, products, investments, growth, jobs.” But according Mohammed Islam friends, it’s money. “We want create brotherhood. Like, us connected, something together, influence.” The Post reported despite resounding success, Islam shy modest, gave rough estimate earnings. While bright future, grand dreams journey it, content expensive meals Morimoto (an upscale Japanese restaurant), high end BMW license drive, swanky Manhattan apartment he’s old enough move into. The real “Wolf Wall Street” wasn’t exactly role model material, Inquisitr pointed out, even movie beleaguered controversy monetary fraud. Hopefully catchy nickname “Teen Wolf” re-imaged smart tenacious teen New York City.

Texas plumber's truck on front line of Syria war

Islamic State militants released graphic video allegedly depicting beheading American photojournalist James Wright Foley, missing Syria since 2012. The Islamist group also threatened kill another American journalist, Steven Joel Sotloff World Affairs Time, stating fate hands President Barack Obama. Foley went missing almost two years ago covering conflict Syria freelance photographer. The 39-year-old reporter working Agence France-Presse disappeared, whereabouts essentially unknown recording surfaced. His November 22nd disappearance classified kidnapping FBI, stated “was taken organized gang departing internet café Binesh, Syria.” In new video, militants proclaimed violent act “a message America” decision launch airstrikes Islamic State Iraq, made rapid territorial conquests last months. After stating President Obama’s decision authorize military action extremist group “effectively [placed] America upon slippery slope towards new war front Muslims,” Foley appears kneeling beside masked man. He forced read letter blames US government “hammering final nail coffin” masked man takes life. Sotloff’s life, meanwhile, “depends Obama’s next decision,” group claimed. Sotloff missing since mid-2013, Twitter account indicates last known location Libya. In statement, US National Security Council confirmed seen video, added still working determine authenticity. "If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends," NSC spokeswoman Caitlin Hayden said. The video’s release comes one day militants declared would attack American targets “in place” American airstrikes kill members. Militants said, “we drown blood” flashed images American beheading United States’ initial invasion Iraq. So far, Islamic State’s campaign Iraq seen numerous reports beheadings, including carried child victims. The group regularly threatened Christians minorities either convert radical take Islam die, even forced tens thousands ethnic Yazidis flee Sinjar Mountain food water order escape executed. The last event triggered renewed military humanitarian action United States earlier month, airstrikes used help Kurdish security forces beat back militant fighters northern Iraq. On Monday, Obama announced Iraqi Kurdish forces retaken control Mosul Dam – Iraq’s largest, key strategic landmark – marking significant victory Iraqi troops since US became involved again.

Christian Bale Pulls Out of Upcoming Steve Jobs Biopic

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

ISIS Beheads American Journalist

A short video clip circulating online Tuesday purports show Saudi Arabia’s state television station blurring image First Lady Michelle Obama President Barack Obama met new Saudi King visit country week. But according reporters ground well information director Saudi Embassy Washington, case. “Saudi TV showing total arrival ceremony airport Palace nowhere anything blurred,” Nail al-Jubeir told Bloomberg View’s Josh Rogin emailed statement. Additionally, CNN’s Hala Gorani said colleague Nic Robertson saw first lady’s non-blurred image Saudi TV himself: Our Nic Robertson Riyadh telling footage saw Saudi TV show blurred Michelle Obama. On note, Good night Twitter! — Hala Gorani (@HalaGorani) January 27, 2015 The Wall Street Journal’s Ahmed Al Omran confirmed same: Michelle Obama’s blurry video real. The arrival broadcast full state television without blurring. @Max_Fisher — Ahmed Al Omran (@ahmed) January 27, 2015 As see un-blurred photo below, Michelle Obama declined wear traditional Muslim head scarf mandatory Saudi women required visiting foreigners. However, permitted shake new King Salman’s hand: Michelle Obama forgoes headscarf sparks backlash Saudi Arabia http://t.co/uycgVygf7V pic.twitter.com/6ICNigFaPT — Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 27, 2015 Watch video below, via YouTube: [Photo via screengrab] – – >> Follow Matt Wilstein (@TheMattWilstein) Twitter

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

There’s getting caught short guy. Weather forecaster Mike Seidel obviously thought enough time answer quick call nature, clearly wrong. In video uploaded YouTube Kris Tatum, NBC Nightly news reader Lester Holt cuts Seidel ready forecast. Holt says: ‘Let’s bring Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Seidel he’s Sugar Mountain, North Carolina. Hi Mike.’ But awkward pause Seidel eventually says ‘Why?’ Holt adds: ‘Well, obviously Mike’s ready us.’

11 jetliners 'missing' after Islamist takeover of airport

Prosecutors say FBI trying validate audio recording allegedly captured police shooting Michael Brown — including sounds like volley six shots, brief pause, another four five shots. The unidentified man made recording says using phone app create video text message time unarmed 18-year-old killed midday confrontation cop Ferguson, Missouri, Aug. 9, according lawyer, Lopa Blumenthal. "He didn’t know necessarily going outside later, that’s put two two together realized may recorded going time," Blumenthal said. Blumenthal said FBI interviewed client listened recording, first reported CNN. NBC News obtained recording cannot independently verify sounds linked Brown shooting, FBI comment. Autopsy reports say Brown shot least six times, 11 shots heard recording. It's clear pause middle, recording contains 12 seconds audio. "We side we're representing fact here's piece evidence want get investigators may lead complete story," Blumenthal said.

Star Wars 7: JJ Abrams want to move release to summer 2015

Breaking! J.J. Abrams reportedly approached Disney moving Star Wars: The Force Awakens release date. This comes mouth Abrams himself, addressing group attendees recent industry event, 2015 Visual Effects Society Awards… awards season after-all. Apparently, desire secrecy apply case, openly expressed frustration Episode VII leaks. Adamant project’s secrecy, Disney reportedly taking Abrams’ request seriously looking possible summer release. This would put Star Wars giant franchise releases, namely Jurassic World Avengers 2: Age Of Ultron. Does make sense Star Wars' highly anticipated return silver-screen? Earlier week, Disney issued subpoena Star Wars: The Force Awakens leaked photos. This indicates company taking measures prevent leaks, making Abrams’ desire move current December 18th, 2015 opening date real scenario. Does mean final stages post-production? How far along marketing promotional art? When see new toys merchandise? As usual, it’s soon celebrate questions started. Stay tuned iKwiz updates may Force you, always.

Is Kim Jong-un's Sister, Kim Yo-jong, Running North Korea In His Mysterious Absence?

Kim Yo-jong, younger sister North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, might leading hermit kingdom instead brother, recent report Seoul-based think tank, North Korea Intellectuals Solidarity (NKIS) revealed. According NKIS October 1, Kim Jong-un — failed appear official events since early September — getting medical treatment Bonghwa Clinic domestic foreign medical teams. Meanwhile, absence, Kim Yo-jong charged handling important government decisions. An unnamed source told NKIS decision give Kim Jong-un extended medical treatment made meeting Political Bureau Central Committee Workers’ Party Korea September 6. The meeting reportedly held Kim Yo-jong’s suggestion. As result meeting, Pyongyang decided four things. First, give special extended medical treatment Kim Jong-un order quickly restore health. Second, North Korean high level officials party members responsible following Kim’s previous orders. Third, party army wartime-like alert Kim Jong-un commission. Lastly, important matters related government administration reported Kim Yo-jong, Kim Jong-un concentrate getting better. Kim Yo-jong daughter former North Korean leader Kim Jong-il wife, Kim Yong-hui. She first spotted photo session participants 3rd Conference Workers’ Party Korea September 2010, stood next father’s personal secretary. She officially mentioned first time March 9, 2014, accompanied brother voting Supreme People’s Assembly. She identified “senior official” Central Committee Workers’ Party Korea. She widely seen taken role aunt, Kim Kyong-hui, wife executed Jang Song-thaek. Kim Kyong-hui supported elder brother Kim Jong-il rule. “Some say Hwang Byong-so, director General Political Bureau Korean People’s Army, may assumed new No. 2 status, given confirmed time, say Hwang shadow, Kim Yo-jong second-in-command North Korea,” said Kim Heung-gwang, head NKIS. Meanwhile, speculation Kim Jong-un’s sustained absence continues unabated. South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported, citing unnamed source, suffering gout. A Daily Mirror report said Kim Jong-un addicted Swiss cheese, may contributed health problems. Curtis Melvin, researcher U.S.-Korea Institute Johns Hopkins University, told Foreign Policy Kim Jong un spends much time family compounds Wonsan Kangdong. The family compound Kangdong Kim Jong-il recovered stroke. In addition, Free North Korea Radio (FNK) reported September 29 Kim hadsurgery ankle. The surgery reportedly successful. However, South Korean government refused confirm Kim suffering health problem. “I think hard relate Kim’s absence health since used time Kim disappeared official events [for] ten days,” said Lim Byeong-chul, spokesman Ministry Unification.

Mexico hit by student massacre: At least 17 anti-corruption protesters 'rounded up, murdered and dumped in a mass grave' - and another 26 are missing

Congressional Republicans pushing “ISIS At Border” line hard may hearing things. Representative Duncan Hunter (R-CA) told Fox News’ Greta van Susteren Tuesday “at least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across Mexican border Texas,” saying received information border patrol source. According Department Homeland Security, rebutting similar claims weeks, that’s bogus. RELATED: Geraldo Fox & Friends: Don’t Mix Up War Terror Immigration Debate “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” DHS spokesman said statement today. “DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border.” One Hunter’s sources modified claim congressman’s comments, saying apprehended might ISIS-affiliated even American fought Syrian Free Army, one ISIS’ many enemies. Hunter didn’t back down. “The Congressman conveying knows — told,” spokesperson told ABC News. “It makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand — it’s way long time don’t expect change.” [h/t ABC News] [Image via screengrab] —— >> Follow Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) Twitter

Pure Evil: Islamic State Beheads American Journalist James Wright Foley

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabaab’s top leader traveling one two vehicles hit Monday night US military strike, member Somali Islamic extremist group said Tuesday. The spokesman would say whether al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane among six militants killed. The two vehicles heading toward coastal town Barawe, al-Shabaab’s main base, hit, Abu Mohammed told Associated Press. A witness Somalia described ground-shaking explosions strike. Al-Shabaab attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people, year ago month, US targeted planners bloody assault. US commanders waiting determine attack’s outcome. “US military forces conducted operation Somalia today al-Shabaab network. We assessing results operation provide additional information appropriate,” said Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby. After US strike forest south Mogadishu, masked Islamic militants area arrested dozens residents suspected spying US searched nearby homes, resident said. “Mass arrests started, everyone detained,” said Mohamed Ali, lives Sablale district. “They even searched nearby jungles stopped nomads transporting milk grass towns questioning.” A senior Somali intelligence official said US drone targeted Godane left meeting group’s top leaders. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, group’s spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al Qaeda. In 2012, US offered reward $7 million information leading arrest. The Somali official, speaking condition anonymity since authorized speak media, said intelligence indicated Godane “might killed along militants.” The official said attack took place 105 miles (170 kilometers) south Mogadishu, al-Shabaab trains fighters. As government African Union forces heading town district, heard sounded like “earthquake” al-Shabaab bases hit, governor Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor, told Associated Press. “There airstrike near Sablale. We saw something,” Nor said. The US carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A US missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabaab, last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit US strike killed al-Shabaab’s top explosives expert. The latest US action comes Somalia’s government forces regained control high-security prison capital attacked Sunday. Seven heavily armed suspected al-Shabaab members attempted free extremists held there. Somali officials said seven attackers, three government soldiers two civilians killed. Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow prison interrogation center Somalia’s intelligence agency, many suspected militants believed held underground cells there. The attack started suicide car bomber detonated explosives-laden vehicle gate prison gunmen fought way prison. Al-Shabaab attacked mall Nairobi last year retaliation Kenya sending troops Somalia extremists. Godane said time attack carried retaliation West’s support Kenya’s Somalia intervention “interest oil companies.” Al-Shabaab mostly active Somalia’s rural regions ousted capital African Union forces 2011. Somali military officials last week launched military operation oust al-Shabaab last remaining bases southern parts Somalia. On Saturday militants withdrew town Bulomarer, 70 miles (110 kilometers) south Mogadishu, hours fighting.

Source: Tom Brokaw Wants Brian Williams Fired

Former “NBC Nightly News” anchor Tom Brokaw wants replacement Brian Williams fired, New York Post’s Page Six reported Thursday night, citing sources. “Brokaw wants Williams’ head platter,” NBC source told Page Six. “He making lot noise NBC lesser journalist producer would immediately fired suspended false report.” ournalist Brian Williams speaks stage The New York Comedy Festival The Bob Woodruff Foundation present 8th Annual Stand Up For Heroes Event The Theater Madison Square Garden November 5, 2014 New York City. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images New York Comedy Festival) Williams, Wednesday, recanted 2003 war story claimed aboard helicopter Iraq forced RPG fire. The story, repeated throughout years, recently challenged social media. An NBC source told Page Six Brokaw former NBC News president Steve Capus “knew false story long time extremely uncomfortable it.” Nevertheless, network source told newspaper network firmly behind Williams. “He going suspended reprimanded way. He full support NBC News,” network source told Page Six. — Follow Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) Twitter

Nun gives birth to surprise baby after complaining of stomach pains

Rumours coup mysterious disappearance despot Kim Jong-un put bed revealed North Korean leader merely recovering surgery – cheese-fuelled weight gain caused fracture ankles. Unbridled daily binges Emmental imported Switzerland believed responsible dictator’s rapid weight gain, defectors speculating trying match considerable bulk grandfather, Kim Il-sung. And South Korea’s largest newspaper claims tubby tyrant fact recovering two fractured ankles strain expanding waistline put pressure pre-existing injury – caused bones crack. ‘I heard Kim Jong-un injured right ankle June pushing ahead on-site visits ended fracturing ankles left injury unattended,’ unnamed source told Chosun Ilbo. The source added 31-year-old undergone operation Bonghwa Clinic, exclusive hospital high-ranking party members. Kim, seen public almost month, missed session Supreme People’s Assembly Pyongyang first time since ascending power 2011, sending gossip mill overdrive. Chinese social media Weibo went crazy reports former North Korean vice marshal overthrown Kim coup, outside commentators speculated developed gout, runs family.

Apple Reportedly Preparing 12-inch MacBook Air, Thinner and Lighter than Existing Models

A 31-year-old Canadian-Israeli woman traveled Iraq join Kurdish fight Islamic State group reportedly abducted ISIS. Gill Rosenberg, 31, former Israeli soldier, captured three suicide bombings near Kobani, Times Israel reported. The SITE Intelligence Group said jihadists discussing ideas executing using prisoner exchange. The capture reported Sunday Islamic State-associated blog Samoach al-Islam Islamist websites. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said investigating claim, backed evidence, Jerusalem Post said. The Israeli security service Shin Bet told Post “no details” reported abduction. Israeli Jill Rosenberg joined Kurdish forces Iraq @NyMets_ fan! Via @isin669 pic.twitter.com/vpGmXKlB1o — Yaron Melman (@NrouteHQ) November 25, 2014 The Canadian government said looking report, according CTV News. The Department Foreign Affairs told media outlet email “pursuing appropriate channels” seeking determine Rosenberg's whereabouts, declined release information. Quoting two Kurdish fighters, Israel Radio reported Rosenberg near Kobani. The Post noted claim true, would make Rosenberg, born Vancouver, British Columbia, moved Israel 2006, first Western female fall Islamic State group’s hands Israeli citizenship could complicate situation even further. Steven Sotloff, executed ISIS August, dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship.

ISIS Claims It Kidnapped Gill Rosenberg, The First Western Woman To Fall Into The Group's Hands

A video posted ISIL terrorists Iraq purports show beheading American photojournalist missing since 2012. The group claims beheading message President Obama end American intervention Iraq. James Foley photojournalist worked several news organizations. According website set honor, went missing covering conflict Syria 2012. ISIL also indicated next victim Steven Joel Sotloff, journalist worked TIME, The National Interest Media Line, unless U.S. stops attacks them. We'll continue update story info becomes available.

Turkish president says American weapons drop for Kurdish fighters was 'wrong' after supplies end up in the hands of ISIS

A woman claims girlfriend Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps revealed Facebook post born intersex, fact previously revealed Phelps, among others. Taylor Lianne Chandler, 41, wrote lengthy post describing early life, saying birth male genitalia testicles well uterus, without ovaries. Born David Roy Fitch, writes went testosterone blockers changed name Paige Victoria Whitney teens, surgery 20s. She writes post put Nov. 13: “By time I could walk talk I made clear I girl dressed one. In early teens I medically diagnosed went testosterone blockers, 15 estrogen enhancers. My birth certificate modified along name I teenager, prior corrective surgery. … “The problem I made friends I never told dated married people knew nothing past,” writes. “If don’t understand intersex is, Google it. I never man, never lived man. No one say knew man produce photo man.” According Intersex Society America: A general term used variety conditions person born reproductive sexual anatomy doesn’t seem fit typical definitions female male. For example, person might born appearing female outside, mostly male-typical anatomy inside. Or person may born genitals seem in-between usual male female types. Chandler, writes thinks revelation may cause Phelps terminate relationship, claims Facebook page filled photos Phelps met 29-year-old swimmer Tinder said relationship “like teenage love affair” attended Baltimore Ravens game first date. Phelps commented post spent month October rehab DUI arrest September. He serving six-month suspension U.S. Swimming DUI trial Baltimore set Dec. 19. On Wednesday, wrote: “Heard Michael rehab back home” added frustrated story reported. “I never lied him,” Chandler sayd. “We together short period time, I never chance tell life.”

Congressman: ‘At least 10 ISIS fighters’ caught trying to cross into US

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

Amazon reportedly launching free, ad-supported video service (updated)

Nigeria's official news agency says government fighters Boko Haram agreed immediate ceasefire. It quoted chief defence staff, Air Marshal Alex Badeh, ordering troops immediately comply agreement Friday. The news came another official confirmed direct negotiations week neighbouring Chad release 200 schoolgirls abducted six months ago. Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa, reporting Lagos, said details deal yet emerge. "Both sides agreed attacks, bombs attacks Boko Haram.The government attack Boko Haram strongholds moment." Mutasa said. "We know Boko Haram wanted certain conditions met, example wanted senior commanders released government captivity." Mutasa added. Abducted schoolgirls Sources told Al Jazeera substantial progress reached negotiations abducted girls definite deal agreed. Inside Story - Who Nigeria's Boko Haram? A senior adviser Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan told Al Jazeera deal reached Friday included release girls, date set release part "ongoing process". Doyin Okupe said government agreed "some concessions" give details. Boko Haram demanding release detained fighters exchange girls. The group attracted international condemnation April abduction nearly 300 girls boarding school northeast Chibok town. Dozens escaped 219 remain missing. Nigeria's president criticised home abroad slow response abducted inability quell violence group, seen biggest security threat Africa's biggest economy. Jonathan expected announce run second term office Saturday. Boko Haram, whose name roughly translates "Western education sinful", killed thousands people five-year insurgency aimed creating Islamic caliphate country's northeast.

Apple Watch battery will require nightly charging

30-year-old Moscow resident hospitalized wounds intimate nature. As became known LifeNews, hands doctors, man complained casual acquaintance opoila sauna, gently held castration operation. And actions criminals executed surgical precision - woman sewed smallest blood vessels. - I met girl bar, went sauna taxi. I remember I beer, remember, - said Roman law enforcement officials. At hospital, man hours spent intensive care, doctors forced spend second operation testicles. - I thought I cut, hospital told I removed testicles - told Roman sad adventures. - The patient literally jewelry operation - cut eggs ligated vessels. We say transactions either physician veterinarian - doctors say. Interestingly, wife injured man still convinced husband hospital surgery genitals caused serious illness.

Mystery man slaps shoppers around head for sneezing

A trip Bali turned Dylan Thomas real-life Spiderman. The 21-year-old holidaying friends last weekend woke find strange red trail stretching stomach. Doctors told Mr Thomas bitten small insect fronted Bali International Medical Centre Sunday morning red mark started grow length, NT News reports. Scroll video Dylan Thomas, 21, holidaying friends last weekend woke find strange red trail stretching stomach Doctors Bali International Medical Centre initially thought bitten small insect gave antihistamine. When started blister next day, knew wrong So imagine surprise doctors discovered tropical spider burrowing skin day later. Mr Thomas, recently returned Bunbury home Western Australia, initially given antihistamine cream treat mark. But next morning found started blister, Mr Thomas went see dermatologist. Doctors retrieved spider abdomen, burrowed way small scar previous operation appendix removed The 21-year-old since returned Bunbury home WA yet find kind spider Doctors retrieved spider abdomen, burrowed way small scar previous operation appendix removed. 'It bit bigger size match head,' Mr Thomas told newspaper. 'It takes lot deter me, I feel violated. It bizarre experience know something like body couple days.' The tropical spider taken away testing Mr Thomas soon told exactly kind spider was.

Boko Haram Denies Truce, Says Kidnapped Girls Have Been “Married Off”

Over weekend, NBC anchor Lester Holt cut satellite feed Sugar Mountain, NC, report weatherman Mike Seidel. Except Seidel apparently wasn’t ready go air appeared urinating woods. After finishes whatever he’s doing, appears zip fly put gloves back on. NBC claims Seidel merely “checking phone,” clumsily dropped snow. But lot unanswered questions: Why didn’t one PAs film crew grab phone him? Why reluctant talk issue Twitter? Is even Sugar Mountain? It sounds like cover-up vast, troubling media conspiracy. h/t Corey Lambrecht | Daily News

Canadian woman 'captured by ISIS in Syria' says she is actually fine and still fighting the jihadists, despite kidnap reports

Gill Rosenberg reported captured several women fighting Kurds There “no hard evidence” Isis captured Canadian-Israeli woman fighting Kurds Syria, expert said, officials struggle discover truth militants’ claims woman one group female fighters kidnapped near Kobani. Gill Rosenberg, 31, Canadian-born woman resident Tel Aviv volunteered fight alongside Kurdish fighters Syria. According blog linked Isis (also known Islamic State), quoted Israeli media reports, Ms Rosenberg captured alongside several female fighters near Kobani. These reports yet confirmed Israeli officials, Canadian foreign ministry said “pursuing appropriate channels” confirm Ms Rosenberg’s whereabouts. “I cannot confirm I hope isn’t true,” Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya’alon told Israeli television channel asked reports. Charlie Winter, researcher counter-extremism think tank Quilliam, said rumours swirl around state Ms Rosenberg’s capture, “no hard evidence” show taken Isis. “No photos circulated Isis,” Mr Winter said, “which means hard evidence actually captured. At time, YPG denied rumours, Free Syrian Army’s representatives Kobani said rumours haven’t confirmed either.” Mr Winter said despite lack physical evidence, YPG Free Syrian Army “not deliberate obfuscation make Isis look weaker,” impossible know truth without official pictures statements. Others refuted rumours Ms Rosenberg’s kidnap however, claiming simply internet access updating status Facebook soon connection. Oliver Brimo, appears friend Ms Rosenberg, posted Facebook profile Monday: “To concerned Gill Rosenberg’s safety. Gill safe active Facebook cause internet access. Once internet access updating status [sic].” He added: “Isis’s supporters launched rumour social media captured #Kobani true, simply Gill least 300km Kobani [sic].” Mr Brimo told The Independent Monday source claims seen Ms Rosenberg "in person hours ago". On 20 November, Ms Rosenberg posted Facebook page friend requests managed someone else access again, expected happen approximately two weeks later, around second week December. Messages concern flooded Facebook page since claims emerged kidnapping. Ms Rosenberg former member Israel Defence Force. A source linked YPG, Kurds’ dominant fighting force northern Syria, told Reuters News Agency November Ms Rosenberg first female foreign recruit crossed Syria fight Isis. Additional reporting Reuters

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Iraq’s Interior Ministry said Wednesday woman detained Lebanese authorities wife Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, sister man convicted bombings southern Iraq. “The one detained Lebanese authorities Saja Abdul Hamid al-Dulaimi, sister Omar Abdul Hamid al-Dulaimi detained authorities sentenced death participation ... explosions,” ministry spokesman Brigadier General Saad Maan told Reuters. “The wives terrorist al-Baghdadi Asmaa Fawzi Mohammed al-Dulaimi Esraa Rajab Mahel al-Qaisi, wife name Saja al-Dulaimi,” said. Maan said Saja Dulaimi fled Syria detainees authorities. She part group female detainees freed exchange release group nuns captured Islamist rebels Syria, said. Security officials Lebanon said Tuesday Lebanese army detained wife daughter Baghdadi’s crossed Syria late last month. They detained northern Lebanon woman found fake passport, officials said. Investigators questioning Lebanese Defense Ministry.

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This rumour ridiculous, pretty amusing hard believe given Zack Snyder currently shooting Batman v Superman: Dawn Justice. According Bleeding Cool (who often pretty reliable rumour front), "The scuttlebutt sources Detroit one Batmobile models used filming Batman Vs. Superman gone missing, believed stolen." Seriously? The best set video get iconic vehicle action 300 feet away, someone got close enough steal one damn things? As I said, hard believe we've heard nothing official this, see newest version Batmobile charging around streets Detroit (or even eBay...), probably stolen! Remember, check first official image Batmobile clicking here! UPDATE: False alarm! The Detroit Free Press confirmed Batmobile safe set Batman v Superman: Dawn Justice Detroit police spokesman Sgt. Michael Woody saying reached producers movie confirm stolen. "The Batmobile safe Batcave belongs," Woody said brief statement help us sleep little easiter tonight. Oh well, fun story lasted I think agree! Source: Bleeding Cool

Canadian woman 'captured by ISIS in Syria' says she is actually fine and still fighting the jihadists, despite kidnap reports

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

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Chinese people given state advice adoption English sounding names – urged avoid make sound like “stripper” instead opt ones imply bearer “a fancy conservative family”. A report published website CCTV, state broadcaster, offered readers practical advice selection Western-style name, rite passage young Chinese. “Take heed,” article said. “English names come different connotations…A name come 'feeling’ idea sort person are.” Names “with distinct feeling Britishness” Elizabeth, William Catherine considered “safe” article, illustrated picture Royal family. But other, less desirable name types also listed, derived “suggestive” foods Candy, Lolly Sugar “typically thought 'non-smart girl’ names, 'stripper’ names.” Picking distinctive name world leader celebrity Obama Madonna, religious figure (“Satan”), advised. In discussion article Observer, news portal, one user suggested tradition could short-lived. “Why get English name?” Xiao Weixia wrote. “Just wait, everyone get Chinese name future.”

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Islamic State fighters match Ebola. The World Health Organization investigating whether ill jihadists contracted killer disease, two sources agency told The Post. Agency officials checking Ebola patients Mosul hospital 250 miles north Baghdad, sources said. Al-Sabah, Iraqi pro-government newspaper, reported week fighters treated Ebola, comrades come HIV brought foreign extremists “coming many countries, particularly Africa.” “The Ebola virus could area world, including Mosul, don’t measures techniques diagnose virus,” ministry spokesman Ahmed Rudaini told Iraqi media Thursday. “They incapable detect it.”

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

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ISIS executioner 'Jihadi John' named by media

LONDON — The Islamic State militant known "Jihadi John," seen videos hostages beheaded, named Mohammed Emwazi BBC The Washington Post. The BBC said Emwazi, believed Kuwaiti-born British man west London, known British security services, chose disclose name operational reasons. Jihadi John appeared videos showing killings U.S. journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff, U.S. medic Abdul-Rahman Kassig Britons David Haines Alan Henning. The black-clad, masked militant also appeared video last month Japanese hostages Haruna Yukawa Kenji Goto, later killed. The Washington Post said Emwazi, comes well-to-do family, graduated college degree computer programming. He believed traveled Syria around 2012, joining Islamic State, also known ISIS ISIL, paper reported. Asim Qureshi, research director rights group CAGE, contact Emwazi left Syria, told Washington Post believed Emwazi Jihadi John. "There extremely strong resemblance," said. "This making feel fairly certain person." In statement Commander Richard Walton, Scotland Yard's Counter Terrorism Command, said: "We previously asked media outlets speculate details investigation basis life risk. "We going confirm identity anyone stage give update progress live counter-terrorism investigation." In September, FBI Director James Comey said U.S. officials believed know identify Jihadi John, release name nationality.

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On Friday, Nigerian military reportedly agreed truce militant group Boko Haram. According announcement, 200 Nigerian schoolgirls abducted year freed. According CNN, details release expected negotiated next week. In August, militant group Boko Haram declared "Islamic state" northeastern Nigeria, territory largely occupied fighters. Boko Haram believed hiding girls somewhere area. This week marked six months since mass kidnapping took place. Here's happened since. On April 14, 276 Nigerian girls kidnapped Boko Haram militants school Chibok, northern Nigeria, according official figures. The mass abduction occurred night, took days full scale kidnapping became clear. Shortly abductions, military spokesperson claimed girls rescued Nigerian soldiers, remarks turned wrong. Whether Nigerian army suited finding girls questioned: Its reputation rural north bad, often accused lacking transparency soldiers committing crimes. One recent video allegedly showed Nigerian soldiers slitting prisoners' throats, according Amnesty International. In weeks following mass kidnapping, criticism Nigerian government military quickly grown failed free girls. In May, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau released video message claiming girls would "remain slaves us." Nearly 200 days passed since girls abducted, according estimates, 200 schoolgirls still held Boko Haram militants. Only dozen girls managed escape past months: The Times London cited example four girls able flee captors walked three weeks jungle. Most escapes, however, took place shortly abductions, graph shows. As time passed, hope faded many parents, reports escapes became less frequent. "The longer they're there, greater likelihood become dispersed, difficult track down," Jennifer Cook, director Africa Program Center Strategic International Studies, told Time magazine week, reports emerged Boko Haram considering freeing them. There conflicting numbers many girls still captivity — say 215, say 219. The numbers used graph refer mass kidnapping April. Other abductions women girls occurred since. Boko Haram predominantly active northeast Nigeria, girls kidnapped, sphere influence extends west south country. The militants conducted increasing number attacks past months believed active area could 500,000 square kilometers, 193,000 square miles. Its core area spreads much 250,000 square kilometers, roughly size United Kingdom. However, Boko Haram full control areas active. Fatalities non-criminal Nigerian violence — term includes attacks terror groups communal political actors — risen rapidly since 2010, Boko Haram attacks main driver behind rise. The militant group killed least 5,100 Nigerians year, according estimates Johns Hopkins School Advanced International Studies. This graph shows fatalities caused Boko Haram went around zero 5,000 annually within six years. Although threat posed Boko Haram grown steadily, took April abductions conflict make international headlines. The burst reporting accompanied huge rise attention Boko Haram social media. Up May 13, 3.3 million tweets posted, using hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. According BBC, people used hashtag lived Nigeria (27 percent) United States (26 percent). Still, thousands tweets posted week effort raise awareness fate Nigerian schoolgirls. The social media campaign found prominent supporters: As Oct. 17, 57,000 users retweeted Michelle Obama's message: "Our prayers missing Nigerian girls families. It's time #BringBackOurGirls." Our prayers missing Nigerian girls families. It's time #BringBackOurGirls. -mo pic.twitter.com/glDKDotJRt — The First Lady (@FLOTUS) May 7, 2014 The Obama administration deployed 80 U.S. military personnel Chad May. In letter, White House said: "These personnel support operation intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance aircraft missions northern Nigeria surrounding area," aid search missing schoolgirls. Chad east Nigeria. Other countries, China, France Britain, also sent military assistance region. According reports, Boko Haram started sell kidnapped girls brides militants May. The value girl, according Boko Haram: $12. The Associated Press cited reports forced mass weddings taken place abductions. In video message, Boko Haram leader Shekau reportedly announced: "I abducted girls. I sell market, Allah." The hunt Boko Haram leader Shekau started well mass abductions girls. In 2013, U.S. State Department added Shekau "Rewards Justice Program," offering $7 million information led capture. Those efforts unsuccessful. A video released month showed Shekau alive freedom. Meanwhile, USAID — international development agency United States — devoted $150 million programs aimed providing education Nigerian children teenagers. The programs primarily target internally displaced children others affected violence Nigeria. Only 28 percent primary-age children ever attended school Borno, state kidnappings took place. The low attendance rates area partially sphere influence Boko Haram seem coincidence. Boko Haram's name translated "Western education sin."

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

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There's illustration shared Facebook, Instagram Twitter claims tribute created street artist Banksy response terrorist attack killed 12 people near offices French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo Paris earlier today. While image touching message, almost certainly fake - created Banksy. Here's illustration everyone sharing: Mashable reporting image posted "popular 'Banksy' account" Instagram. The instagram.com/banksy Instagram run Banksy all, actually fan page shares street art created variety different artists - rarely attribution. Search Facebook, Twitter, Instagram see plenty popular accounts seem official Banksy pages. The problem fake social media accounts widespread Banksy even posted official website deny runs Facebook Twitter accounts. He does, however, one Instagram account, used recent trip New York. Facebook recently forced remove verification checkmark Facebook page Banksy account millions Likes artists PR representative denied anything it. The Instagram account pencil illustration originates part ring fake social media profiles. As well fake Instagram Facebook accounts, administrators behind Banksy pages also run YouTube account re-uploads popular viral videos capitalize popularity. Here's example video posted fake Banksy YouTube account: Another clue points image fake file size. The image uploaded fake Banksy social media posts pixelated low-resolution. Banksy artist makes living exhibiting work, want work displayed way makes look bad. It's tricky verify new Banksy work. Because Banksy's continued anonymity, often confusing similarity graffiti artists, many works art end mistakenly labeled created Banksy. A handful galleries companies UK are, however, experts work, meaning verify prints purported originate Banksy. Nevertheless, given today's tragic events, sentiment strong. SEE ALSO: "Vive la France! ": Massive Rallies In Paris After Terrorist Attack

Audio recording allegedly captures moment Michael Brown was shot

The FBI reportedly investigating new audiotape allegedly captures shooting Michael Brown, according CNN. In tape, hear sounds like least 10 shots fired, significant pause separating shooting two segments. CNN's Don Lemon said news network confirmed tape's authenticity. Michael Brown shot least six times according autopsy. Lopa Blumenthal, Missouri-based attorney unidentified man unknowingly captured shooting video-chatting friend, claimed CNN tape shows Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson "point contemplation" firing final volley shots. The man recorded audio "was apartment, talking friend video chat," Blumenthal said. "He heard loud noises, time even realize import hearing afterwards, happened captured 12 seconds transpired outside building." "I concerned pause," said, "because number gunshots, they're fired. And huge relevance case might finally end up." It clear whether Blumenthal direct connection Brown case. Retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshall Matthew Fog, speaking CNN hearing tape, said, "There sounds like pause (the audio). And hear pause brings concern." The tape appears drawn interest Benjamin Crump, attorney Michael Brown's family. He retweeted tweet Wednesday night CNN viewer said, "Audio recording shooting released. Has played CNN Don Lemon least 5 xs. Very interesting. Proves alot [sic]." Mashable reached Blumenthal Crump comment update post hear back. (L) Police Ferguson wearing riot gear walk toward man hands raised Monday. (R) U.S. soldiers Mosul, Iraq, search house-by-house illegal weapons January 20, 2005. (L) St. Louis County Tactical Police fire tear gas along West Florissant Road Ferguson. (R) A grenade explodes close U.S. Army humvee clashes Mosul, Iraq, June 13, 2003. (L) Police take position control demonstrators protesting killing Michael Brown Ferguson Tuesday. (R) U.S. Army soldiers patrol village Kandahar, Afghanistan, February 27, 2014. (L) A police officer looks scope rifle gets position control demonstrators Ferguson Tuesday. (R) A U.S. Marine sniper prepares fire insurgents town Kusaiybah Syrian-Iraqi border October 27, 2005. (L) A Missouri State Highway Patrol tactical vehicle travels South Florissant Road Ferguson Monday. (R) A U.S. Army Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle parked entrance U.S. outpost Khost, Afghanistan, June 28, 2011. (L) Police prepare encounter demonstrators Ferguson Tuesday. (R) U.S. soldiers point sniper's position coming fire offensive operation Najaf, Iraq, August 15, 2004. Have something add story? Share comments.

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In effort console grieving boy death beloved pup, Pope Francis declared ‘all God’s creatures’ shot ending heaven die. New York dog owners animal lovers everywhere rejoiced good news. Delighted city dog owners agreed Friday Pope Francis’ comforting comment distraught boy lad’s recently departed canine would welcome hereafter. “That’s great!” said fashion designer Allina Liu pet pooch, Snoopy, hit Union Square dog run. “All dogs go heaven, right? There hell dogs. “There hell people treat dogs badly. People treat animals poorly shouldn’t them.” The Pope, speaking earlier week, offered assurance four-legged angels grieving child. "Paradise open God’s creatures," said weekly papal address. “This marvelous plan cannot involve everything surrounds us came heart mind God,” pontiff said. The Pope’s stance also hailed animal-rights activists. Though dog dogma appeared unexpected, earlier clues Pope’s feelings animal kingdom. He took papal name St. Francis Assisi, patron saint animals. Francis’ puppy views reverse opinions previous popes, maintained heaven human believers. In 2008 sermon, Pope Benedict XVI explained creatures “are called eternity” non-humans die, deaths mean “solely end existence earth.” The move seemingly barred pets paradise. Francis say dogs could go hell, too. The puppy pardon latest move apparent campaign make Catholic church inclusive tolerant. Earlier year, said gay men women “gifts” offer church, dramatic shift tone Vatican’s traditional anti-gay views. He also softened church’s condemnation premarital sex, cohabitation divorce. Health care worker Sarah Gluck, 26, said religious, definitely approved Pope’s words. “Dogs reflection owners; 99% dogs go heaven. But there’s always 1%.” Gluck said it’s soon know 4-month-old Australian shepherd find eternal salvation. “It’s hard tell right Lilly going heaven she’s young,” said Gluck. “But goes hell, it’ll fault.” Dog walker Donna Bruno, 32, brought beagle-bulldog Hailey Wheaten terrier Emma park her. She didn’t see things could get better canine charges. “All dogs go heaven?” Bruno asked watched pair carouse happily equally excited pals. “They’re already heaven. Look guys,” said. mwagner@nydailynews.com

Audio recording allegedly captures moment Michael Brown was shot

This moment sleazy truth husband’s cheating ways exposed world scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked underground carpark China along twin sister tracking pair using mobile tracking system. When Su arrived scene confront them, surprised pair reacted bust jumped car. Su seized moment taking happy snaps driving off, leaving cheaters red-faced carpark. “It funny. Loads people grabbing phones I well. He banging fist window shouting her, wasn’t playing ball,” one witness said. The Mirror reports Cheng affair since Ting, filed divorce, gave birth twins. This article originally appeared News.com.au.

Jihadi John ‘identified as British man from West London’

In response Ebola Scare Kansas City : Via KCTV - 5: The person rushed Research Medical Center Kansas City, Missouri Saturday night man - woman previously reported, hospital officials say patient treated Ebola. HCA Midwest assistant vice president Chris Hamele said patient symptom profile virus treated appropriately condition. Last night, reported part medical facility quarantine. It still unknown Nigerian man suffering anyone else sick. This afternoon Breitbart News checked, apartment building longer cordoned off. Kansas City Health Department spokesman Jeff Hershberger said health department officials monitoring situation state awareness recent lone Ebola patient diagnosed Texas.

Rare meteorite impact causes blast in Nicaragua's capital, Managua

MANAGUA, Nicaragua — Nicaragua’s government said Sunday mysterious boom heard overnight capital made small meteorite left crater wooded area near Managua’s airport. A government spokeswoman, Rosario Murillo, said committee studied meteorite found “appears come asteroid passing close Earth.” The resulting crater radius 39 feet 16 feet deep, said Humberto Saballos, volcanologist Nicaraguan Institute Territorial Studies committee. He said clear meteorite disintegrated buried. Residents reported hearing loud boom Saturday night, said see anything strange. “I sitting porch I saw nothing. Then sudden I heard large blast,” Jorge Santamaria said. “We thought bomb felt expansive wave.” Humberto Garcia Astronomy Center National Autonomous University Nicaragua said asteroid forecast pass Saturday. As meteorite, said, “We study more, could ice rock.”

Leader of Qaeda-Linked Somali Group Is Dead, U.S. Says

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabaab’s top leader traveling one two vehicles hit Monday night US military strike, member Somali Islamic extremist group said Tuesday. The spokesman would say whether al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Abdi Godane among six militants killed. The two vehicles heading toward coastal town Barawe, al-Shabaab’s main base, hit, Abu Mohammed told Associated Press. A witness Somalia described ground-shaking explosions strike. Al-Shabaab attacked upscale Westgate Mall Nairobi, Kenya, killing least 67 people, year ago month, US targeted planners bloody assault. US commanders waiting determine attack’s outcome. “US military forces conducted operation Somalia today al-Shabaab network. We assessing results operation provide additional information appropriate,” said Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby. After US strike forest south Mogadishu, masked Islamic militants area arrested dozens residents suspected spying US searched nearby homes, resident said. “Mass arrests started, everyone detained,” said Mohamed Ali, lives Sablale district. “They even searched nearby jungles stopped nomads transporting milk grass towns questioning.” A senior Somali intelligence official said US drone targeted Godane left meeting group’s top leaders. Godane, also known Mukhtar Abu Zubeyr, group’s spiritual leader whose direction Somali militants forged alliance al Qaeda. In 2012, US offered reward $7 million information leading arrest. The Somali official, speaking condition anonymity since authorized speak media, said intelligence indicated Godane “might killed along militants.” The official said attack took place 105 miles (170 kilometers) south Mogadishu, al-Shabaab trains fighters. As government African Union forces heading town district, heard sounded like “earthquake” al-Shabaab bases hit, governor Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, Abdiqadir Mohamed Nor, told Associated Press. “There airstrike near Sablale. We saw something,” Nor said. The US carried several airstrikes Somalia recent years. A US missile strike January killed high-ranking intelligence officer al-Shabaab, last October vehicle carrying senior members group hit US strike killed al-Shabaab’s top explosives expert. The latest US action comes Somalia’s government forces regained control high-security prison capital attacked Sunday. Seven heavily armed suspected al-Shabaab members attempted free extremists held there. Somali officials said seven attackers, three government soldiers two civilians killed. Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow prison interrogation center Somalia’s intelligence agency, many suspected militants believed held underground cells there. The attack started suicide car bomber detonated explosives-laden vehicle gate prison gunmen fought way prison. Al-Shabaab attacked mall Nairobi last year retaliation Kenya sending troops Somalia extremists. Godane said time attack carried retaliation West’s support Kenya’s Somalia intervention “interest oil companies.” Al-Shabaab mostly active Somalia’s rural regions ousted capital African Union forces 2011. Somali military officials last week launched military operation oust al-Shabaab last remaining bases southern parts Somalia. On Saturday militants withdrew town Bulomarer, 70 miles (110 kilometers) south Mogadishu, hours fighting.

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The move comes actor's talks Fox star 'The Deep Blue Goodbye' hit roadblock Less two weeks Leonardo DiCaprio broke talks Sony play Steve Jobs, studio set sights back Christian Bale. See Hollywood's 100 Favorite Films Sources say Sony beginning negotiations The Fighter actor, originally eyed play late Apple Computer co-founder back David Fincher talks direct. The move comes Bale's negotiations Fox star The Deep Blue Goodbye hit roadblock. Sources say Fox trying include sequel options Bale tackle lead role Detective Travis McGee hoped franchise starter, actor balked. Now, talks ongoing Bale without sequel options, even deal reached, actor would shoot Jobs project Deep Blue Goodbye. Danny Boyle directing untitled Jobs film, based Walter Isaacson's book adapted Aaron Sorkin one anticipated biopics recent years. Sony optioned best-seller 2011, around time Jobs' death. Read Hollywood Salaries Revealed, From Movie Stars Agents Fincher talks direct, The Hollywood Reporter revealed April, left project compensation control issues. After DiCaprio bowed out, Bale emerged front-runner portray iconic tech figure, along Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Bradley Cooper. Read Paramount Moves Forward With 'Baywatch' Movie (Exclusive) Scott Rudin producing Jobs film alongside Film 360's Guymon Casady Mark Gordon.

Has Ebola infected Isis militants in Mosul?

A group ISIS militants Iraq allegedly gone local hospital treated believed Ebola. Three local media outlets reported week number ISIS fighters shown signs deadly disease taken hospital Mosul treated. The reports currently unconfirmed, World Health Organization says investigating claims attempting reach officials area offer help. “We official notification [the Iraqi government] Ebola,” WHO’s director communications Christy Feig told Mashable statement. Feig reportedly went acknowledge that, despite best efforts offer help area officials, Ebola fact reached them, impact ISIS-controlled area could prove challenging. Ebola reached epidemic levels last year parts Africa, fear virus would spread United States took headlines weeks past fall. However, far, disease yet make serious impact states. Iraq’s pro-government newspaper al Sabaah claims disease spread Mosul “terrorists” coming “several countries” Africa. Symptoms Ebola include nausea vomiting, diarrhea, bruising, severe bleeding, ailments could attributed number conditions, it’s entirely clear reported Ebola diagnoses accurate. Sources: Daily Mail, Mashable / Photo Sources: Mashable, Daily Mail

There has been a shooting at the War Memorial on Parliament Hill. Unconfirmed reports say a soldier was shot.

Knightscope co-founder Stacy Stephens said rumors K5 security robots roaming Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus true. Sorry rain rumor mill's parade, RoboCop-style robots patrolling Microsoft's Silicon Valley campus. The rumor took shape California-based Knightscope showed K5 security robot event hosted Microsoft, according Knightscope co-founder Vice President Stacy Stephens. "So people started snapping photos," sudden number news outlets reporting robots deployed Microsoft's offices Mountain View, Calif., Stephens said. The 5-feet, 300-pound K5 looks like R2-D2 Star Wars. They roam around slew sensors, looking trouble, sounding alarms alerting live security guards. Knighscope built security-guard-mimicking robot trying technology undisclosed number partners – Microsoft one testers. "Obviously we're right across street would love [a customer]," Stephens said. "But deployed there." Stephens said got phone call Microsoft morning news broke. "They said, 'Hey, really cool. We know this.' I said, 'You're not,'" Stephens said. "Unfortunately, that's people get calling us confirm things," added. So, sorry Microsoft employees. It looks like robots watching car parking lot — now.

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When Apple unveiled Apple Watch, unveiled three different editions: Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport, Apple Watch Edition. The latter model appears catered interested fashion luxury watch given 18-karat gold treatment. Sure, guess looks good time, ever wondered much cost? Apple declined state price Apple Watch Edition according folks TechCrunch, possible gold Apple Watch could retail much $1,200. This according Chad Rickicki, watch expert claims 18-karat gold Apple Watch would cost $600 case, size, shape alone, combine electronics markup, could end $1,200 range. This significant leap base Apple Watch Apple said would priced starting $349, safe say interesting direction Apple headed indeed price Edition $1,000. Given Apple’s recent hires come high-end fashion industry, can’t say surprising. In fact rumor earlier year even suggested Apple could preparing Apple Watch could cost thousands, thus making claims slightly believable. Either way expect Apple announce prices near future Apple Watch currently pegged release 2015.

Rapper identified as James Foley's executioner: reports

THE beheading American journalist, James Foley, hands ISIS militants shocked world forensic experts revealed video probably staged, murder happening camera. The UK Times reported international forensic science company, worked police forces across Britain, said question Foley beheaded camera trickery post-production techniques look used. “I think staged,” said one expert visual forensics, commissioned The UK Times examine footage. “My feeling execution may happened camera stopped.” Aymenn al-Tamimi, fellow Middle East Forum think-tank, said years ISIS militants improved production quality videos. The analysis experts highlighted number inconsistencies could suggest beheading Foley, seen video, actual death. Firstly, blood seen, even though knife drawn across neck area least six times. Secondly, sounds allegedly made Foley appear consistent may expected. The forensic analysis expert said incision could seen Foley’s neck, though right hand jihadist partially blocked shot. While forensics company, asked remain anonymous, reach definitive answer conclude point execution Foley take place. British Intelligence identified ISIS killer American, Abdel Majed Bary London, England! pic.twitter.com/FEEy1iHk0J— DR. TWEET, PhD (@Callisto1947) August 24, 2014 British Intelligence identified ISIS killer American, Abdel Majed Bary London, England! pic.twitter.com/FEEy1iHk0J This comes heartbreaking last letter Foley family revealed Free James Foley Facebook tribute page. While Foley permitted send letter, fellow hostage, Danish photographer Daniel Rye Ottosen, memorised word word. The 25-year-old spent 13 months imprisoned Foley released June first call Foley’s mother, Diane, dictated every word. Foley describes fond memories family eighteen hostages held coping. “I know thinking praying me. And I thankful. I feel especially I pray. I pray stay strong believe. I really feel I touch even darkness I pray,” Foley said letter. “I weak strong days. We grateful anyone freed; course, yearn freedom. We try encourage share strength. We fed better daily. We tea, occasional coffee. I regained weight lost last year.” Foley goes describe hopes attending sisters wedding plans take grandmother returns home. “Grammy, please take medicine, take walks keep dancing. I plan take Margarita’s I get home. Stay strong I going need help reclaim life.” The full letter read here. Yesterday, British security services MI5 MI6 reportedly identified British hip-hop artist key suspect hunt killer beheaded American journalist James Foley. The Sunday Times newspaper said Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, Maida Vale West London, become crucial part investigation. The paper attributed information “senior government sources.” Bary, 23, son Egyptian-born militant awaiting trial terror charges New York tied deadly 1998 bombings embassies Kenya Tanzania. Former hostages held ISIS said one several jihadists nicknamed “the Beatles” due British accents, two cronies referred “George” “Ringo.” Bary — recently tweeted photo holding severed head — among three Brits identified possibly masked killer known “John”. In June, The Sunday Times revealed threat made Bary Twitter. “The lions coming soon filthy kuffs (infidels),” wrote. “Beheadings backyard soon.” Bary, went Syria last year fight bloody civil war, build, skin tone ­accent similar “John,” according The Telegraph. Before becoming jihadist, aspiring rapper known “L Jinny,” whose music played BBC Radio 1. Bary also appeared music videos posted YouTube songs titled Overdose, Flying High Dreamer. But reportedly radicalised followers firebrand ­Islamic preacher Anjem Choudary walked family’s plush West London home last year, saying “leaving everything sake Allah.” Earlier month, seen photo posted Twitter wearing camouflage clothing black balaclava holding severed head left hand — hand “John” seen using draw knife across Foley’s throat execution video. Also investigation Abu Hussain Al-Britani, 20, computer hacker Birmingham, Abu Abdullah al-Britani, 20s, Portsmouth, MailOnline reported. Mail Online reported al-Britani jailed 2012 stealing personal information former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. Since joining ISIS’ brutal campaign Syria al-Britani, real name Junaid Hussian, worked fund ISIS war chest mounting jihadist cyber attacks British banks celebrities. Abu Abdullah Al-Britani, meanwhile, active social media using Twitter post pro-ISIS propaganda. According Mail Online, believed behind account ask.fm social media site giving young people advice travel Syria Iraq encouraging join jihad. Other possible identities “John” include brother British doctor charged kidnapping two Western war correspondents, former gang member converted Islam travelled Syria, Britain’s Telegraph newspaper reported. A dozen American counterterrorism experts expected fly UK “within days” help identify Foley’s killer, Daily Mail reported. Still flying high even though disbelievers hate it☝️ pic.twitter.com/fW4vTED2CZ— Abu Abdullah Britani (@AbuAbdullah_RT) July 5, 2014 Still flying high even though disbelievers hate it☝️ pic.twitter.com/fW4vTED2CZ

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

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Apple targeting 19 hours battery life mixed usage conditions upcoming Apple Watch wearable, consistent Apple CEO Tim Cook's estimate users want charge device daily. When Cook unveiled Apple Watch September, careful paint broad strokes, revealing wide range features, little way device specifications. The Apple chief later commented owners "wind charging daily," though company remained tight lipped past four months. On Thursday, people familiar Apple's plans shed light situation, saying 2014 company targeted battery life 19 hours mixed usage, reports 9to5Mac. More specifically, Apple aiming squeeze 2.5 4 hours "active" app use, 3 days standby 4 days sleep mode. However, sources warn first-generation version may reach Apple's goals. The people say current standard use estimates put Apple Watch battery life around 3.5 hours, dropping 2.5 hours heavy load, power-saving passive modes milk 2 3 days. Apple still tweaking software find right mix performance survivability. For example, company targeting 4 hours continuous exercise tracking linked iPhone, suggesting raw data handed capable handset processing. Battery life continues one significant technical hurdles smartwatch manufacturers Apple faces predicament small form factor device. Apple Watch packs custom-designed S1 system-on-chip approximately powerful A5 processor, well Retina-quality display, major draws expected relatively low-capacity battery cell. Apple yet set firm release date Apple Watch, holds "early 2015" launch.

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A picture began making rounds internet weekend caused basic girls clutch North Faces joy. Could be? A pumpkin spice condom fit pumpkin spice life? I literally can’t. BUT DON’T GET TOO EXCITED. A Durex spokesperson told BuzzFeed festive protection is, fact, real. “Durex heard people saying launched ‘Pumpkin Spice’ condom. We can’t claim one, love people spice bedroom,” spokesperson said. Durex DOES banana, strawberry, orange, apple-flavored condoms (but know it’s same). At least it’s almost Ugg season.

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Editors' note: This image, unique according reverse image search done Tin Eye, posted @Banksy Instagram account nearly 1 million followers. It not, however, confirmed official account operated artist. It could Banksy, artist's real accounts unclear. We've changed headline story reflect that. A popular Banksy Instagram account weighed Wednesday powerful homage murdered journalists French newspaper Charlie Hebdo, victims horrific terror attack. Take look: A photo posted Banksy (@banksy) Jan 1, 2015 3:02pm PST The account, nearly one million followers — though known official Banksy Instagram account — posted picture featuring three pencils — pencil fully intact next word "yesterday," broken pencil represents "today," resharpened shard shows two pencils "tomorrow." It adds: "RIP," joining scores cartoonists artists sharing tributes throughout day. Twelve people killed France's president called "terror attack" satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo Paris Wednesday, leading authorities launch massive manhunt gunmen, remain large. No arrests confirmed hunt attackers, though "anti-terror raid" reportedly underway northeastern city Reims. The brothers, caught tape eyewitness, shouted "Allahu akbar!" walked outside building carrying large guns dressed entirely black. The magazine staff editorial meeting, around lunchtime Paris, gunmen opened fire. Eleven others wounded; four injuries serious. Witnesses described gunmen speaking perfect French. Charlie Hebdo frequently drawn condemnation Muslims. In 2011, magazine firebombed ran cartoon depicting Prophet Muḥammad. The editor charge paper one killed Wednesday. There immediate claim responsibility, though supporters militant groups like Islamic State al-Qaeda praised attack online. World leaders condemned attack freedom expression. Additional reporting Mashable staff. Have something add story? Share comments.

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Christian Bale playing Steve Jobs all. The Hollywood Reporter broke news Monday Bale exited discussions Steve Jobs biopic directed Danny Boyle. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin Bloomberg TV stating Bale slam dunk part. "We needed best actor board certain age range that's Christian Bale," Sorkin said Oct. 23. Looks like time find next best actor. THR, quoting unnamed sources, reported Bale "after much deliberation conflicting feelings, came conclusion right part decided withdraw." A representative Sony Studios on-the-record comment report. Boyle reportedly town week meet actors actresses part. Seth Rogen discussions play key role Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.

Rapper Big Bank Hank of Sugarhill Gang dies at 57

The artist whose real name Henry Jackson passed away 2 a.m. Tuesday New York City area. A founding member 1980s revolutionary hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang, Big Bank Hank best known verses 'Rapper's Delight,' No. 248 Rolling Stone's list The 500 Greatest Songs All Time. Big Bank Hank, one founding members iconic 1980s hip hop group The Sugarhill Gang, died early Tuesday morning battle cancer. He 57. The news first reported music blog InFlexWeTrust.com. TMZ reported rapper — born Henry Jackson Aug. 5, 1957, Bronx — died 2 a.m. Tuesday greater New York City area. “So sad hear brother’s passing,” wrote fellow group members Wonder Mike Master Gee statement TMZ. From left, Wonder Mike, Master G Big Bank Hank perform live circa 1979. Big Bank Hank, left, leaves behind fellow group members Wonder Mike, ceinter, Master G, right. The Sugarhill Gang quickly rose fame 1980s hit, 'Rapper's Delight,' left legacy one greatest hip hop groups time. Hank’s Sugarhill Gang, named Sugar Hill neighborood Manhattan, made music history 1979 single “Rapper’s Delight” became first hip hop track listed Top 40 charts United States. The track widely considered first song popularize hip hop. Rolling Stone ranked No. 248 list The 500 Greatest Songs All Time, came No. 2 VH1’s 100 Greatest Hip Hop Songs. Big Bank Hank born Bronx died New York City area. Big Bank Hank performs Justin Timberlake Friends Old School Jam concert benefiting Shriners Hospitals Children Planet Hollywood Theater Performing Arts October 2011 Las Vegas. Big Bank Hank poses portrait Sugar Hill Records January 1984 Englewood, N.J. Henry Jackson loved rap trying steal Lois Lane away Superman. Hank, known songs "the grandmaster 3 MCs shock house young ladies,” rapped verses competing Superman Lois Lane. The Sugarhill Gang, seminal hip group music history, five studio albums including 1980 self-titled record. The group released last one, "Jump It!," hip hop children's album, 1999.

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Over weekend, NBC anchor Lester Holt cut satellite feed Sugar Mountain, NC, report weatherman Mike Seidel. Except Seidel apparently wasn’t ready go air appeared urinating woods. After finishes whatever he’s doing, appears zip fly put gloves back on. NBC claims Seidel merely “checking phone,” clumsily dropped snow. But lot unanswered questions: Why didn’t one PAs film crew grab phone him? Why reluctant talk issue Twitter? Is even Sugar Mountain? It sounds like cover-up vast, troubling media conspiracy. h/t Corey Lambrecht | Daily News

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It looks like Christian Bale longer playing Steve Jobs Danny Boyle's upcoming biopic Apple founder. According The Hollywood Reporter, decision leave film made Bale himself, decided film good fit. "Sources say Bale, much deliberation conflicting feelings, came conclusion right part decided withdraw," says The Hollywood Reporter. The film's screenplay, written Academy Emmy award winning writer Aaron Sorkin, said focus three pivotal keynote presentations given Steve Jobs. Seth Rogen also reportedly talks play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, though official offer yet made. Bale's departure could come bad time project, scheduled begin filming later winter. You read full report The Hollywood Reporter. SEE ALSO: Here's Why Innovation Dies At Big Tech Companies, According To Steve Jobs

IRAQI AND KURDISH MEDIA REPORTS: ISIS FIGHTERS HAVE CONTRACTED EBOLA

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

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Last night, Twitter went obviously Photoshopped image tweet fooled many believe Macklemore somehow affiliated ISIS. The photo, read, "33 people got married Same Love. Amazing apart movement. Just kidding bitch, I'm ISIS now," caused "#MacklemorejoinedISIS" become worldwide trending topic. While Macklemore obviously affiliation terrorist organization, known conspiracy theory views years ago, tweet : 911...bush knocked towers. And song called "Bush Song" 2005 EP The Language My World, Seattle-born rapper says: "Where’s Dick Cheney at? Probably Iraq Findin’ oil tap, tell ’em I got y’all still think bin Laden us Masons, plottin’ oil profits." Macklemore yet respond ISIS accusations, shoutout whoever made fake tweet:

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Although Canadian police released name Ottawa shooter, Wednesday afternoon U.S. sources leaked suspect’s name Michael Zehaf Bibeau, 32-year-old Canadian recent convert Islam. Mr. Bibeau’s name first broadcast CBS, allegedly via U.S. intelligence sources contact Canadian counterparts. The suspect—who reportedly born raised Quebec—has lengthy criminal past Montreal, Aylmer, QC British Columbia. A Zehaf-Bibeau resided Montreal’s Villeray-Saint Michel-Park Extension borough 2004 2006. His recent court record indicates Mr. Zehaf-Bibeau fell map three years, far Montreal courthouse concerned, failed show court simple marijuana charge filed March 14, 2006. Parliament shooting Police secure scene shooting Parliament Hill Ottawa Wednesday Oct.22, 2014. A Canadian soldier standing guard National War Memorial Ottawa killed unknown gunman. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld He turned court three years later, Dec. 12, 2009, plead guilty charge. As part sentence granted absolute discharge. (Under charge man charged convicted name Michael Bibeau-Zehaf.) His serious conviction came Dec. 7, 2004, Mr. Zehaf-Bibeau pleaded guilty possession phencyclidine, also known PCP, sentenced 60-day prison term. On day, also pleaded guilty marijuana possession sentenced one day prison. He also convicted failing comply conditions release. In court records related another charge breach conditions, Mr. Zehaf-Bibeau listed address Aylmer, QC, city 40,000 23 minutes west Downtown Ottawa. And, two years ago, Mr. Bibeau West Coast. According British Columbia Court records, “Michael Joseph Paul Zehaf Bibeau” committed robbery Vancouver December 16, 2011, also racked lesser charge uttering threats. As Tuesday evening, Vancouver Police working Ottawa law enforcement pass information suspect’s time B.C. “The Vancouver Police Department, along BC RCMP, working together assist Ottawa City Police RCMP National Security investigation,” wrote Vancouver Police spokesman Randy Fincham late Wednesday afternoon. “Due ongoing investigation, little information share time,” added. Citing confidential sources, Globe Mail reported Tuesday Mr. Bibeau “high-risk traveller” whose passport seized prevent travelling abroad join ISIS fighters Iraq Syria. On Tuesday, RCMP confirmed Martin Rouleau, man accused running two Canadian Forces soldiers Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, one 90 suspects similar observation. Nevertheless, Tuesday RCMP confirmed monitoring Mr. Zehaf-Bibeau. Police steps leading Centre Block. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Police steps leading Centre Block. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang Unlike Canadian homegrown terrorist suspects, Mr. Zehaf-Bibeau obvious web presence: No Twitter account, Facebook page, Jihadist scrawls random blogs YouTube comment sections. Witnesses say saw Bibeau wearing black coat blue jeans, according CBC. The report says gun used attack double-barrel shotgun. Although, example Saint-Jean-Sur-Richelieu terrorist suspect Martin Rouleau indication, may changed name following conversion Islam. Before allegedly ran two Canadian soldiers parking lot Service Canada location, Mr. Rouleau reportedly changed name Ahmad LeConverti (Ahmad The Converted). Although Zehafs listed Canadian phone books, name Bibeau common throughout Quebec. On Wednesday, Quebecer Michaël Bideau noted Facebook page shared virtually name birth year alleged shooter. Ottawa Shooting RCMP intervention team members walk past gate Parliament hill Ottawa Wednesday Oct.22, 2014. THE “You hate messages Facebook long! !” wrote one friends, although Wednesday night nobody appears mistaken shooting suspect. Early Tuesday afternoon, @V_IMS, French-language pro-ISIS social media account posted grainy photo allegedly Ottawa shooter. The image, apparently snapped TV screen using cell phone, showed dark-haired man wearing scarf holding light hunting rifle. Witness accounts scene say shooter armed double-barreled shotgun. According reports Ottawa Police, however, shooter armed 30-30 rifle, caliber common lever-action hunting rifles would consistent firearm held man featured Tweeted image. The image remains unconfirmed, however, Twitter suspended account shortly 5 p.m. ET.

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Christian Bale slip mock turtleneck play Steve Jobs upcoming film Apple co-founder. (The one nothing Ashton Kutcher.) Aaron Sorkin wrote screenplay, he's jazzed Bale board. "We needed best actor board certain age range that's Chris Bale," Sorkin told Bloomberg Television, explaining Bale need audition. The movie, based Walter Isaacson's 2011 biography Jobs, named Apple idol reason. The Jobs character going dominate screen. "The role extremely difficult role. He words say movie people three movies combined," Sorkin said. "There scene frame he's in, there's tremendous amount language." Bale good actor, right balance prickliness genius nail Jobs. But filling Woz role? Sorkin say. My vote Jonah Hill (if real Woz available, course.) Danny Boyle set direct, meaning Academy Award-winning screenwriter, director, actor board. Meaning movie might awesome. One Steve Jobs movie cool. You know what's cool? Another Steve Jobs movie suck. [Bloomberg] Image Michael Hession

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

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Though Christian Bale final talks play Steve Jobs upcoming biopic, actor reportedly decided pass part, allegedly feel right person play iconic figure film. Citing unnamed sources, The Hollywood Reporter revealed Monday Bale, Academy Award winning actor, exited project. No potential replacements named, though director Danny Boyle, Oscar winner well, Hollywood meet actors movie. "Sources say Bale, much deliberation conflicting feelings, came conclusion right part decided withdraw," report said. Bale second high-profile actor circle project, ultimately exit. Previously, Leonardo DiCaprio targeted part, reportedly passed role earlier month. Previous names suggested part included Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper. The anticipated film number issues production, director David Fincher also abandoned project demanding $10 million upfront payment full control marketing. The person confirmed onboard Oscar winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin, penned screenplay based Walter Isaacson's official Jobs biography. The movie said feature three scenes leading Jobs's introduction key product unveilings: original Mac, NeXT, iPod. Last week said actor Seth Rogan final talks play role Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak. It's unclear Bale's exit picture might effect actors linked project.

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After officially dead 48 minutes heart restarted, 71 year-old Massachusetts Catholic Priest woke shared went heaven met God. Who claimed warm Motherly figure. Father John Micheal O’neal rushed hospital suffering massive heart attack: declared clinically dead revived. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, The Archbishop Boston, said Father O’neal suffered hallucinations linked near-death experience…and God clearly isn’t female. The full story here. It might sound odd, I don’t problem picturing God female. And, no, nothing fact wife United Methodist Pastor. But I one picturing Alanis Morissette la Dogma? Follow Facebook, Twitter, check blog here!

Sugarhill Gang Rapper ‘Big Bank Hank’ Dies at 57

Big Bank Hank, member early hip-hop group Sugarhill Gang died complications cancer age 57. The group responsible one popular rap songs time, Rapper’s Delight. The musician died Tuesday hospital Englewood, New Jersey, according David Mallie, business manager two former members group, Aree Booker, funeral director Eternity Funeral Services. Big Bank Hank, whose real name Henry Jackson, born Bronx borough New York. He part Sugarhill Gang 1979 hip-hop’s first hit Rapper’s Delight. The song released hip-hop began emerge genre, landed top 40 Billboard charts. It also peaked No 4 Hot Soul singles chart, called Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. The Sugarhill Gang, formed Englewood, also included Guy O’Brien (Master Gee) Michael Wright (Wonder Mike). “So sad hear brother’s passing,” O’Brien Wright said statement issued Mallie. “The three us created musical history together release Rapper’s Delight. We always remember traveling world together rocking house. Rest peace Big Bank.” Rapper’s Delight became success thanks part late record label owner Sylvia Robinson, released song Sugar Hill Records. Robinson, known “mother hip-hop”, died 2011. After Rapper’s Delight, trio minor successes songs Apache 8th Wonder, faded away. Their last album 1999 children’s rap album, Jump On It! O’Brien Wright currently perform name Rapper’s Delight Experience Featuring Wonder Mike Master Gee, Mallie said. Robinson’s son owns Sugarhill Gang trademark, O’Brien Wright haven’t able perform name since 2010, said. The pair good terms Big Bank Hank died, Mallie said.

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Islamic State militants sympathisers triumphantly circulating images 10-year-old boy claim 'martyred' fighting alongside father Syria. Describing child ISIS' youngest jihadist, chilling photographs taken alleged death show smiling camera, wearing military fatigues brandishing huge assault rifle. ISIS sympathisers took social media identify 'cub fighter' alleged nom de guerre Abu Ubaidah, adding father killed clashes Syria recent weeks, specifying exactly died fighting against. Sickening: ISIS sympathisers took social media identify 10-year-old 'cub fighter' alleged nom de guerre Abu Ubaidah. He said died fighting alongside father Syria recent weeks Pose: Another picture shows smiling sweetly wearing ammunition vest stands next van converted armoured vehicle large plank wood bull bars Several images, independently verified, emerged social media week video reporting deaths boy father uploaded YouTube September. The original video - distributed pro-Isis media group Al-A'amaq - understood since removed, number photographs boy since widely shared ISIS militants sympathisers social media. One image shows boy standing inside house, grinning struggles hold assault rifle large threatens topple over. Another picture shows smiling sweetly wearing ammunition vest stands next van converted armoured vehicle large plank wood bull bars. Other images show posing man understood father, militants named 'Baghdadi'. In images boy identified Abu Ubaidah seen calmly holding another large rifle surrounded bearded men wearing military clothing. Support: ISIS sympathisers triumphantly circulating images 10-year-old boy claim 'martyred' fighting alongside father Syria Smiling: Describing child ISIS' youngest foreign jihadist, chilling photographs taken alleged death show grinning camera, wearing military fatigues brandishing huge assault rifle Last week 24-year-old Muslim convert admitted taking infant son live among Islamic State terrorists Syrian city Raqqa believes lead 'better life' brutal regime. Asiya Ummi Abdullah denied children unhappy living oppressive rule ISIS' religious fanatics explained felt three-year-old son's spiritual well-being better served group's de facto capital, public crucifixions beheadings commonplace. Ummi Abduallah - lived Turkey since teens born Kyrgyzstan - said moving militant stronghold Syria part shield young boy sex, crime, drugs alcohol sees rampant home town Istanbul. 'Who says children unhappy?... He know God live rules,' said. Dramatic footage emerged inside Kobane showing brave Kurdish fighters battling militants Islamic State. The clip, appears filmed mobile phone, shows resistance forces Kurdish People's Protection Unit (YPG) firing assault rifles machine guns mounted back car militants hiding behind buildings Kobane suburbs. The terrorists launched renewed assault Kobane last night, killing dozens Kurds resisted ISIS' advances city's suburbs last three weeks. Defence: ISIS terrorists launched renewed assault Kobane last night, killing dozens Kurds resisted ISIS' advances city's suburbs last three weeks Prepared: A Kurdish fighter takes position fight Islamic State jihadists Islamic State militants control one third besieged Syrian city Kobane despite three days American airstrikes, group monitoring violence country said today. This morning chilling sight group's black flag could clearly seen buildings inside city; brazen display defiance face sustained airstrikes U.S. Arab warplanes. While airstrikes appear slowed militants advance areas city, ISIS fighters appear creeping ever closer centre Kobane, thousands civilians unable unwilling flee homes face rape massacre. News ISIS' gains came Pentagon admitted airstrikes alone enough prevent fall Kobane, raising serious questions U.S.'s wider campaign terror group. Still flying: This morning chilling sight group's black flag could clearly seen buildings inside city; brazen display defiance face sustained airstrikes U.S. Arab warplanes Dramatic: The escalation Kobane seen U.S. Arab coalition carry sustained period bombing raids since campaign destroy Islamic State northern Syria started two weeks ago Rear Admiral John Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said airstrikes 'not going enough save city', amid growing concern without Western ground troops sent Syria, defeat ISIS prove near impossible task. Heavily outgunned Kurdish defenders said Islamic State militants pushed two districts Kobane - mainly Kurdish border city 40,000 residents - late last night. Washington said U.S. military Arab partner nations responded ISIS renewed assault carrying eight air strikes last night, adding city remains Kurdish control. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights morning said despite overnight airstrikes, continued morning, Islamic State fighters managed capture police station east Kobane control one third city.

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ISIS video screenshot What We Know So Far Updates The Guardian posted enhanced audio Emwazi’s voice January 2015 video: w.soundcloud.com Cage UK, counter-terrorism activist group discussions Emwazi left Syria, issued statement blaming British foreign policy radicalisation: “Like Michael Adebolajo, suffocating domestic policies aimed turning person informant prevent person fulfilling basic life needs would left lasting impression Emwazi. He desperately wanted use system change situation, system ultimately rejected him.” “We evidence several young Britons whose lives ruined security agencies, became disenfranchised turned violence British counter-terrorism policies coupled long standing grievances Western foreign policy. “This case trigger thinking British domestic foreign policy. What risk assessments, any, made British counter-terrorism policy key part plays radicalising individuals? How security services allowed get away abusing British citizens without redress? Why long-standing grievances Western interventions Muslim world ignored? One Emwazi’s neighbours Queen’s Park, identified Abdullah, told reporters family seemed normal. He added lived block three years, little interaction Emwazis. Carl Court / Getty Images “Jihadi John” appeared multiple ISIS videos, threatening hostages would later killed. ISIS Peter Kassig, US aid worker, killed December 2014. David Cawthorne Haines, Scottish aid worker, killed September 2014. Alan Henning, British aid worker, killed October 2014. The naming Emwazi appears discredit earlier reports naming “Jihadi John” Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, London rapper. Telegraph The jihadist fighter previously named likely three suspects investigated British security services. Abdel Bary is, however, believed ISIS fighter, pictured holding severed head prisoner Syria. British officials pleased decision identify “Jihadi John”. David Cameron’s spokesman declined confirm identity. No 10 confirm deny Jihadi John Mohammed Emwazi, cautions work security services jeopardised Reporters also told MI5’s work could affected decision Emwazi. Reporters gathering outside flat Queen’s Park Emwazi’s family believed live. Reporters outside block flats jihadi john said live. Not confirmed. Emwazi previously named UK court documents connections network Islamist extremists based Somalia. Jihadi John: Here's one court documents includes Emwazi, man known ISIS militant: AFP “Jihadi John”, masked ISIS militant featured videos threatening beheading multiple hostages, identified west Londoner named Mohammed Emwazi BBC Washington Post, cited Emwazi’s friends individuals security services. “Jihadi John” appeared multiple videos wielding knife threatening ISIS hostages including journalists James Foley Steven Sotloff, British aid workers David Haines Alan Henning, US national Peter Kassig, Japanese nationals Haruna Yukawa Kenji Goto Jogo. Emwazi described Washington Post computer science graduate University Westminster. The newspaper said Emwazi born Kuwait, mid-twenties, depicted knew someone “polite penchant wearing stylish clothes adhering tenets Islamic faith”. He described well-off family, spent several years working Kuwait heading Syria around 2012. The newspaper said Emwazi also operated name Muhammad ibn Muazzam, British security services questioned 2010. An individual named Muhammad ibn Muazzam identified The Independent May 2010 questioned security services friend coming home safari Tanzania. “The men allege harassed MI5, warned terror watch list prevented travelling Muslim country,” The Independent reported time. In piece, two men claimed “held ‘days’ inhumane detention orders MI5”. The Guardian obtained emails Emwazi said MI5 attempted recruit him. The newspaper wrote: In emails seen Guardian, Emwazi said British agent knew “everything me; I lived, I did, people I hanged around with”. He claimed attempted “turn” Emwazi, asking: “Why don’t work us?”. When refused MI5 said “life would harder you”. Commander Richard Walton Metropolitan police’s Counter Terrorism Command unit declined confirm identity jihadi, saying: We previously asked media outlets speculate details investigation basis life risk. We going confirm identity anyone stage give update progress live counter-terrorism investigation.

Bali spider burrows under Aussie’s chest

An Australian tourist’s holiday Bali ended horrifyingly doctors forced pull tropical spider stomach. Medical staff Bali International Medical Centre said spider burrowed Dylan Thomas’s skin scar appendix removed. The 21-year-old, Bunbury, Western Australia, told NT News woke Saturday morning find 2-inch red trail rising stomach. Later day risen two three inches higher body, said. When first went doctors Sunday told insect bite gave cream, NT News reported. By Monday morning trail started blister. Then Thomas saw dermatologist, recognised things right. Doctors operated removed spider size match head body. Thomas told NT News: “It takes lot deter me, I feel violated. “It bizarre experience know something like body couple days.” The spider, dead removed, sent tests, Thomas expected learn species coming days. He summed experience Thursday: The Bunbury Mail said Thomas hoping friends would help raise enough money Spider-Man tattoo chest. He also apparently hoping ordeal leaves “gnarly scar” body. update A number scientists Perth cast doubt Thomas’ claims said red trail may caused mite rather spider. Arachnologist Dr Volker Framenau told WA Today: “We thought may something like mite, different parasitic mites there, sometimes look bit like spider.” BF_STATIC.timequeue.push(function () { document.getElementById("update_article_update_time_4050373").innerHTML = UI.dateFormat.get_formatted_date('2014-10-17 18:18:33 -0400', 'update'); });

Luke Somers 'killed in failed rescue attempt in Yemen'

An American hostage Yemen held al-Qaeda freed, according statements country’s defense ministry Saturday, however sister received information death. The defense ministry said website operation Yemen's armed forces early Saturday freed photojournalist Luke Somers led killing 10 members militant group holding him, according Reuters news agency. It said operation took place Wadi Abdan Al Daqqar region Shabwa Province southern part country. But sister Lucy Somers told The Associated Press learned 33-year-old brother’s death FBI agents. There immediate comment Washington, security officials Yemen's capital, Sanaa. Meanwhile another account suggests Somers wounded operation. "American soldiers carried away hostage. He wounded know dead alive," Yemeni official told Agence France-Presse condition anonymity. Somers kidnapped September 2013 Yemeni capital Sanaa, working freelance photographer Yemen Times. Al-Qaeda posted video Thursday showed Somers, 33, local al-Qaeda commander threatening Somers would meet fate three days United States doesn’t meet group’s demands, weren’t specified. In video posted Saturday near London, Lucy Somers describes older brother romantic “always believes best people.” She ends plea: “Please let live.” In statement, Somers’ father, Michael, calls son “a good friend Yemen Yemeni people” asks safe release. “When foreign nationals advised leave Yemen, Luke refused go, saying felt safe home there,” Lucy Somers said video. “He felt Yemeni people would look him.” “Photojournalism way highlighting struggles Yemeni people,” said. Michael Somers said son “was confident one would harm simplicity honest friendship Yemenis around him.” Luke Somers “told friends loved ones stories Yemenis’ generosity, humility devoted friendship,” father said, adding, “Luke’s life Yemen past three half years ended kidnapping great reward. The fact chose live Yemen United States shows sympathies lay. Please bring Luke back us safe sound.” Somers’ brother, Jordan, mother, Paula, offered similar message earlier video. “My life danger,” Luke Somers said al-Qaiea footage, appeared mimic hostage videos released al-Qaida’s rival, Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) group. He asked help. In statement Thursday, Pentagon press secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby acknowledged first time raid last month sought rescue Somers turned site. White House spokeswoman Bernadette Meehan also said President Barack Obama authorized rescue operation free Somers hostages “regrettably, Luke present.” [With agencies]

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New York (CNN) -- When war reporter James Foley writing GlobalPost recording video AFP appearing PBS "NewsHour," occasionally shared stories blog, aptly titled "A World Troubles." For subtitle, chose famous Carl von Clausewitz sentence "War fought human beings." And exactly Foley sought show reporting: humanity amid horror war. Foley abducted reporting trip northern Syria November 2012. He never heard again. A video published Tuesday extremist group ISIS showed Foley beheaded. It known video recorded. For Foley's family friends, recording answer hoped they'd never hear questions disappearance. "We never prouder son Jim. He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people," mother, Diane, said Tuesday night, She called "an extraordinary son, brother, journalist person." Courageous, generous Foley oldest child Diane John Foley Rochester, New Hampshire. He four siblings. Foley -- Jim friends -- reporting war-torn countries better part four years disappeared Syria. On Tuesday, fellow journalists remembered courage generosity. One friends, Alex Sherman Bloomberg News, wrote Twitter "funny, warm, Big Lebowski-loving guy." Another friend, Max Fisher Vox, praised "dedication truth understanding." Fisher also wrote "Jim's faith something agreed discuss publicly held Syria, wellspring generosity," He recalled Foley helped organize memorial fund photographer, Anton Hammerl, killed Libya 2011. Foley traveling Hammerl two journalists time, three survived wound Libyan jail. Beheading American journalist James Foley recalls past horrors Front-line journalist Foley freed six weeks later. Afterward, video interview Boston Globe, hesitated make story himself, remarking one point "you want defined 'that guy got captured 2011.'" "I believe front-line journalism important, know -- without photos videos first-hand experience, can't really tell world bad might be," said. One journalists detained Foley Libya, Clare Morgana Gillis, said fundraising Hammerl's family "the impulse compelled cut short much-needed break reporting Syria colleague went missing last summer, raise money ambulance Aleppo's Dar al-Shifa field hospital, spent weeks filming plight doctors struggled save lives minimal space equipment." His time teacher For Foley, acts service, entirely unlike time spent Teach America program. He began teaching Phoenix 1996. "He'd promise students he'd take Castles Coasters amusement park would come class everyday," fellow Teach America alum, Sarah Fang, recalled essay 2013. Foley later "taught reading writing inmates Cook County Sheriff's Boot Camp Chicago," according Columbia Journalism Review feature him. Would watch video? His journalism career In mid-2000s decided pursue journalism career, first enrolling Northwestern University's well-respected Medill School Journalism embedding American troops Iraq Afghanistan. While preparing first embed, started blog. Foley freelanced number news media outlets, including GlobalPost, world news Web site founded 2009. In 2012, gravitated toward spiraling conflict Syria. Fang, kept touch Foley years teaching Phoenix, wrote interest story surprise her. "He's always willing step zone one else wants go," wrote. "Jim feels society needs reporters willing bear witness report back facts history-in-the-making. And loyalty colleagues meant wanted frontlines." BuzzFeed Middle East correspondent Sheera Frenkel said last saw Foley week final trip Syria. Drinking beers lobby hotel popular among journalists, talked, said, "how hard move job, life would allow marriage family." "He generous colleague, never holding back tip, phone number, detail could help, could spend hours talking ins outs story get right," Frenkel wrote email message. "Jim great journalist, I think he'd like remembered way, first foremost." After news Foley's killing spread Tuesday, CBS News foreign correspondent Clarissa Ward changed profile picture Twitter photo Foley wearing helmet, flak jacket holding camera. This, said, "is I chose remember James -- brave tireless journalist passion Syrian cause." READ: ISIS beheads U.S. journalist, threatens another Iraq READ: Who's Haider al-Abadi, man lead Iraq?

Axl Rose NOT Dead: Fake MSNBC Death Hoax Goes Viral On Facebook

It appears world’s first hoax serial killer hands. Only weeks Judd Nelson reported dead fake Fox News website, fake MSNBC site reporting Axl Rose found dead home age 52. Fetch thee thy magnifying glass detect problems website below: This humble scribe’s favorite bit hoax bothered call reports “unconfirmed.” It’s fake, dude; go ahead confirm it. On note Mediaite reached Rose’s camp check pulse, update accordingly. [Image via Nikola Spasenoski / Shutterstock.com] —— >> Follow Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) Twitter

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Is Fidel Castro dead? Yes, man named “Fidel Castro” died, he’s famous Castro might thinking of. The prospect leader Cuba might died circulating internet, rumors claim Fidel Castro’s death supposed announced official conference, according Castro health rumors, already Cuba denied rumors. In related report Inquisitr, it’s claimed Ian Fleming, author famous James Bond series, helped former President Kennedy hatch Fidel Castro assassination plot. According el Nuevo Herald, rumors claimed Fidel Castro dead man named Fidel Castro Odinga, son important politician Kenya, died weekend age 14 years old. “Castro Odinga son Raila Odinga, main opposition leader Kenya considered possible successor father. It possible death name confused many users Twitter, begun spread word supposed death Cuban leader.” Kenyan police currently investigating Odinga’s death, headlines may encouraged rumors Cuban leader. According Laiguana TV, it’s also possible blog Yusnaby Perez may sparked rumors claimed Fidel Castro dead public many months. “How strange! It first year since I remember anniversary Revolution Fidel appear.” Thursday marked year since former Cuban president made public appearance. Castro apparently received foreign dignitaries home Havana, commented publicly recent changes Cuba United States announced December 17, 2014. The rumors increased even Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera reported Fidel Castro’s death. The newspaper quickly retracted report, alleged “news” Castro went viral. Because rumors several media outlets Venezuela Cuba claimed Cuban government planned calling press conference discuss Fidel Castro’s heath condition. But official International Press Centre (CPI), department Cuban Foreign Ministry serving foreign media, says rumor false, saying, “That false. No press conference convened, no.” In addition, Castro’s influential nephew, Alejandro Castro Espin, currently Greece, told radio station uncle “in good health” there’s reason speculate Castro’s death.

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The FBI reportedly investigating new audiotape allegedly captures shooting Michael Brown, according CNN. In tape, hear sounds like least 10 shots fired, significant pause separating shooting two segments. CNN's Don Lemon said news network confirmed tape's authenticity. Michael Brown shot least six times according autopsy. Lopa Blumenthal, Missouri-based attorney unidentified man unknowingly captured shooting video-chatting friend, claimed CNN tape shows Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson "point contemplation" firing final volley shots. The man recorded audio "was apartment, talking friend video chat," Blumenthal said. "He heard loud noises, time even realize import hearing afterwards, happened captured 12 seconds transpired outside building." "I concerned pause," said, "because number gunshots, they're fired. And huge relevance case might finally end up." It clear whether Blumenthal direct connection Brown case. Retired Chief Deputy U.S. Marshall Matthew Fog, speaking CNN hearing tape, said, "There sounds like pause (the audio). And hear pause brings concern." The tape appears drawn interest Benjamin Crump, attorney Michael Brown's family. He retweeted tweet Wednesday night CNN viewer said, "Audio recording shooting released. Has played CNN Don Lemon least 5 xs. Very interesting. Proves alot [sic]." Mashable reached Blumenthal Crump comment update post hear back. (L) Police Ferguson wearing riot gear walk toward man hands raised Monday. (R) U.S. soldiers Mosul, Iraq, search house-by-house illegal weapons January 20, 2005. (L) St. Louis County Tactical Police fire tear gas along West Florissant Road Ferguson. (R) A grenade explodes close U.S. Army humvee clashes Mosul, Iraq, June 13, 2003. (L) Police take position control demonstrators protesting killing Michael Brown Ferguson Tuesday. (R) U.S. Army soldiers patrol village Kandahar, Afghanistan, February 27, 2014. (L) A police officer looks scope rifle gets position control demonstrators Ferguson Tuesday. (R) A U.S. Marine sniper prepares fire insurgents town Kusaiybah Syrian-Iraqi border October 27, 2005. (L) A Missouri State Highway Patrol tactical vehicle travels South Florissant Road Ferguson Monday. (R) A U.S. Army Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle parked entrance U.S. outpost Khost, Afghanistan, June 28, 2011. (L) Police prepare encounter demonstrators Ferguson Tuesday. (R) U.S. soldiers point sniper's position coming fire offensive operation Najaf, Iraq, August 15, 2004. Have something add story? Share comments.

London hip-hop artist Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary key suspect in hunt for killer of American journalist James Foley

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

A tour royal grounds Buckingham Palace went looking glass so-called “magic mushrooms” found garden, The Telegraph reports . The discovery made television crew touring gardens preparation ITV television show called The Queen’s Garden, air Christmas day. While taping show gardening expert Alan Titchmarsh ecology expert Professor Mick Crawley noticed red white spotted fungi. Titchmarsh asked, “Is edible?” and, according The Telegraph, Professor Crawley replied, “That depends mean.” The fungus found Queen’s garden naturally occurring Amanita muscaria (no one suspects Queen Elizabeth II cultivating magic mushroom) according Prof. Crawley “eaten cultures hallucinogenic affects. But also makes people eat sick.” The fungus, commonly known fly agaric fly mushroom, hallucinogenic properties, illicit psychoactive mushroom contains illegal drug psilocybin. Still, Titchmarsch wisely replied, “I won’t eating that.” Titchmarsh told The Sun surprised happen upon red white-headed toadstool, “That surprise, shows varied species are.” Palace officials said Friday several hundred species mushrooms growing palace gardens, including number Amanita muscaria. It understood mushrooms grew naturally palace grounds rather planted there. Palace officials made clear AP mushrooms garden used palace kitchens.

"This is the recording you thought you'd lost forever"

Looking back, maybe human baby face superimposed cheery yellow cartoon sun creepy. But stop sun baby watching Teletubbyland accepted part landscape, face part many childhood TV-watching memories years. And now, BBC reportedly planning producing 60 new episodes Teletubbies, face grown coming forward! Jess Smith, university student Edenbridge, Kent, (and Jessica Smith, Laguna Beach) spoken first time one whose 9-month-old face seen millions years, first BBC America PBS. According London's Telegraph, Smith's big reveal came getting-to-know-you game first week Canterbury Christ Church University, students asked tell something one would ever guess. After spilling sun baby beans, blond, blue-eyed teen revealed Facebook. "So I've recently celebrated 19th birthday lot thought, I've decided time tell everyone. "I used hide lot encouragement friends university, I've gained confidence come it," reportedly wrote. "I sun Teletubbies. There quite people pretending 'the sun' I could tell real story. "Everyone says see likeness face baby. I still baby face. I changed much either. I still giggly." Watch intro right see still see resemblance! PHOTOS: 22 child stars turned right Meanwhile, Jess' mother, Anji Smith, told Telegraph family never realized huge part TV history daughter would end part of. "It something bit different expect big was," said. "They sat front camera laughed smiled dad. We hear anything got letter 18 months old saying she'd picked."

Fake-News: 'McDonald's Will Stop Serving Overweight Customers'

A woman claims Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps’ girlfriend checked rehab allegedly dropped big bomb. Taylor Lianne Chandler, 41, told Radar Online actually born male — never told Phelps. Chandler, whose birth name David Roy Fitch, told website “intersex baby,” partial male partial female genitalia. When teenager, started going Paige Victoria Whitney later underwent surgeries become woman. Taylor Lianne Chandler (Facebook Photo) Taylor Lianne Chandler (Facebook Photo) Chandler said met Phelps, 29, Tinder August. He eventually invited place Baltimore watch Ravens game September that’s things went another level. “One thing led next, made love halftime,” told Radar. “Later, sex again. The intimacy amazing! It first time life someone made feel like true woman.” Chandler said eventually come clean, least try to, sending Phelps email entered rehab October following arrest drunk driving. He reportedly yet respond. As future together, Chandler basically said she’s hopeful counting anything. “Michael brand, dating someone like may best thing,” said. “I hope follows heart people tell him.”

Islamic State releases video apparently showing the beheading of missing US journalist James Foley

Those caught moniker dictator would apparently "trained" change North Korean citizens hoping name Kim Jong-Un near future luck, leader banned use moniker, ordered already “trained” change it. According Daily Mail, South Korean television obtained leaked internal document state included “administrative order” army, police government officials establish new legislation. “All party organs public security authorities make list residents named Kim Jong-Un... train voluntarily change names,” reportedly reads. Those caught name Kim Jong-Un, continued, would identity cards, school diplomas official documents briskly adjusted. Birth certificates baring dictator’s name would also rejected. “Authorities make sure one making unnecessary complaints spreading gossip... regarding project,” Mail quotes document reading. A spokesperson North Korean Embassy London declined comment authenticity report. However, South Korean official claimed two previous presidents secret state, Kim Il-Sung Kim Jong-Il, similarly banned sharing names. “There possibility would continue now,” added. The document first obtained Park Jin-Hee, North Korean defector working KBS, left state 2008. “There one North named Kim Il-Sung Kim Jong-Il, doubt rule applies Jong-Un,” said. The report comes amid speculation Kim Jong-Un banned aides officials smoking foreign cigarettes unpatriotic.

ISIL allegedly kills US journalist in video

A South American nun suddenly started experiencing sharp pains, long rushed hospital, gave birth baby boy. Now, nun claiming idea pregnant. Reports say Catholic sister, originally South America, belonged order Macerata, Italy arrived convent June. Recently, experiencing sudden sharp stomach pains, sister rushed hospital fellow nuns told pregnant. Soon after, gave birth baby boy. The baby reportedly still hospital undergoing testing make sure totally healthy. Reports say nun’s convent considering taking care child.

Insurgents killed in Nigeria despite alleged truce with Boko Haram

Eran Cicurel, editor Voice Israel, quoted YPG fighters familiar situation Kobani, saying Gill Rosenberg captured IS. Cicurel's claims contradict IS claims, made announcements IS-affiliated websites Samoach al-Islam, al-Platform Media, Twitter Rosenberg captured. Earlier day, IS media sources even alleged video coming soon. Considering scale yesterday's IS advance, story appeared plausible. Close friends, comrades, supporters also voiced credible concern Rosenberg's Facebook page. The YPG fighters noted, Cicurel, Rosenberg city Hoban time IS claims abducted. They also called story "mere propaganda". While confirmation per se, Cicurel's claims, addition circumstantial evidence, made story Rosenberg's capture implausible. Established Israeli sources exclusively ran story purporting primary sources reporting Rosenberg's capture. The Haaretz Israeli News, Times Israel, Jerusalem Post, Ynet News almost immediately published similar reports, media outside Israel either reported story quoted Israeli media. It illegal Israeli citizen travel Israeli-declared hostile state, including Iraq Syria, reason including business media reporting. Rosenberg, age 31, become infamous recent months joining YPG fighters Kobani despite illegality endeavor. In past 24 hours, IS advance pushed YPG back four fronts, including northern side borders Turkey. However, YPG mitigated many IS gains, due US airstrikes arrival Turkish forces sealing border north. Despite new information, little still publicly known Rosenberg's status time. Pro-IS sources still claiming captured, sources staying quiet. A link added comments story officially confirmed denied. Pictures Rosenberg (Not repost! The article completely original content. These images merely appended informational purposes) Kobani map November 28 (credits @deSyracuse) Kobani map late November 29 (credits @macroarch). Note: Some IS gains pushed back, claims total reversal untrue.

Audio captured at time of Michael Brown shooting, company says

A video posted ISIL terrorists Iraq purports show beheading American photojournalist missing since 2012. The group claims beheading message President Obama end American intervention Iraq. James Foley photojournalist worked several news organizations. According website set honor, went missing covering conflict Syria 2012. ISIL also indicated next victim Steven Joel Sotloff, journalist worked TIME, The National Interest Media Line, unless U.S. stops attacks them. We'll continue update story info becomes available.

Boston.com pulls story accusing prof of sending ‘racist’ emails

We've heard rumors time Apple's less pleased purported battery life upcoming Apple Watch. And now, looks though plenty reason worried. According new report 9 5 Mac, Apple Watch battery looking 2.5 4 hours "active application use" dies. Yeesh. According 9 5 Mac's report, Apple (along everyone else who's eyes one) hoping Watch would last least full day single charge, significantly change tune thanks power-sucking Retina screen A5 processor: As 2014, Apple wanted Watch provide roughly 2.5 4 hours active application use versus 19 hours combined active/passive use, 3 days pure standby time, 4 days left sleeping mode. Sources, however, say Apple likely achieve approximately 2-3 days either standby low-power modes… But hoping use Apple Watch fitness tracking, (sort of?) better news: "Apple expects see better battery life using Watch's fitness tracking software, targeted nearly 4 hours straight exercise tracking single charge. " Which, sure, better two-and-a-half hours get normal heavy use, there's way going tracking lone workout. As point comparison, Moto 360 easily lasts full day mixed-use. Our Eric Limer's watch still little half battery left 16-hours wear. Even Samsung Gear S, essentially full-fledged phone wrist, go full day easy. And course, Pebble Smartwach, admittedly different beast, last close full week single charge. Still, numbers certainly seem awful, people probably going browsing Facebook playing games wrist four hours. Apple expects people wearing Watch passively majority day, originally shooting 19 hours "mixed usage," 9 5 Mac's sources say Apple longer thinks even hit that—at least first generation. We've reached Apple comment, update soon hear back. [9 5 Mac]

Isis claims to behead US journalist

Islamist militants claim beheaded man identified James Foley, American journalist kidnapped Syria late 2012, graphic video posted internet. A spokeswoman White House said intelligence community trying determine video’s authenticity. “If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American The video entitled “Message #America (from #IslamicState)” purporting show “James Wright Foley” knees ahead execution man whose identity disguised speaks distinct British accent. At end video, person holds second person, identified caption screen Steven Sotloff, journalist kidnapped 2013, says: “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision.” Last week, social media accounts controlled Islamic State Iraq Levant, Isis, uploaded videos showing dozens beheadings individuals accused sympathisers regime Bashar al-Assad, President Syria, northern Syrian town Deir Ezzor. The posting latest video Isis comes days President Barack Obama ordered intensifying series air strikes militants northern Iraq. The immediate aim strikes back Kurdish Iraqi forces efforts retake Mosul Dam, strategic asset militants gained control recent military surge. Mr Obama said Washington send troops Iraq engage Isis combat administration officials expanded US military mission last week halt push back militant’s advance. “We believe Isis needs taken out,” Marie Harf, State Department spokeswoman, said week. An estimated 500 Britons travelled fight extremist groups Syria – London – almost joined Isis, according UK security officials. British intelligence believes several travelled Iraq almost certainly involved worst Isis’ atrocities. The apparent murder Mr Foley violent reminder graphic crimes committed Isis’s predecessor organisation, al-Qaeda Iraq, gruesomely beheaded dozens Iraqis foreigners, uploading videos acts internet, command militant group’s leader, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, nearly decade ago. The beheading American citizen Nicholas Berg 2004 Mr Zarqawi propelled AQI forefront war terror marked beginning new particularly bloody phase Iraqi extremist insurgency wake US-led invasion. AQI’s high profile victims included Americans Jack Hensley Eugene Armstrong, Briton Kenneth Bigley South Korean Kim Sun Il. Mr Zarqawi killed northern Iraq 2006 US air strike, AQI subsequently driven underground surge American troops Iraq groundswell Sunni support – financed West – fighting jihadi group. The core AQI’s ideological operational beliefs practices survived Isis however. The group inherited many hallmarks AQI, posting videos beheadings Assad-regime soldiers Iraqi Shia Kurds online months. Early assessments many Western intelligence community concluded Isis primarily group focused violent regional sectarian struggle. With Isis’ declaration “caliphate” June, however, direct challenge remains al-Qaeda, many European American security officials grown worried international ambitions. Since air strikes group US began, intelligence officials grown worried Isis’ attack planning West. Of estimated 3,000 Europeans travelled Syria fight Mr Assad’s regime, majority become Isis members represent potential terrorist risk Western states.

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

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Comfort eating? Chinese woman, 26, spends an entire WEEK in KFC after being dumped by boyfriend

"I wanted chicken wings." After getting dumped boyfriend, woman China realized one person could help time need: Colonel Sanders. Tan Shen, 26, accidentally on-purpose spent full week 24/7 KFC Chengdu, calling sick work, mourn loss relationship. “I hadn’t planned staying long, I wanted chicken wings,” Tan told Yahoo. “But I got started eating I decided I needed time think.” But KFC really you’d want spend time mourning? Are chicken wings really good? After all, Tan admits week, “I getting sick taste chicken, point staying anymore.” (That local media started showing take photos). Here places might better week-long hideaways: McDonald’s Find Play Place start enjoying little things life again. Walmart If it’s good enough 9-month pregnant woman, depicted Where The Heart Is, good enough lovesick. Anthropologie Just aesthetically pleasing. A make-your-own, pay-by-the-pound Fro-Yo shop Because… cliches. Maybe Tan would looked slightly upbeat: Dumped woman needs 'time think,' spends week KFC http://t.co/UoZrQI0x7e pic.twitter.com/KrSao93O7a — Daily Mail Online (@MailOnline) October 22, 2014 Chinese woman spends whole week eating chicken KFC dumped: http://t.co/x9mIDHf2ya pic.twitter.com/dZjY6p78kk — SICK CHIRPSE (@SickChirpse) October 22, 2014

Christian Bale In Talks To Play Steve Jobs In Sony's Next Biopic

"We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale." Christian Bale didn’t audition win role late Apple CEO Steve Jobs upcoming biopic, says screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. “Well, meeting,” Sorkin told Bloomberg Television interview confirming Dark Knight star play Jobs. “We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale.” Sorkin, writer behind television shows like The West Wing The Newsroom, adapting Walter Isaacson’s 2011 biography big screen, four years rendering Mark Zuckerberg, founder Facebook, film The Social Network. The Academy Award winning Bale rumored role possible contenders, including Matt Damon, Ben Affleck Leonardo Dicaprio, according The Verge. But Sorkin confirmed interview posted Thursday Bale fill challenging role. “He words say movie people three movies combined,” Sorkin said. “There isn’t scene frame he’s in. So it’s extremely difficult part gonna crush it.”

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Those caught moniker dictator would apparently "trained" change North Korean citizens hoping name Kim Jong-Un near future luck, leader banned use moniker, ordered already “trained” change it. According Daily Mail, South Korean television obtained leaked internal document state included “administrative order” army, police government officials establish new legislation. “All party organs public security authorities make list residents named Kim Jong-Un... train voluntarily change names,” reportedly reads. Those caught name Kim Jong-Un, continued, would identity cards, school diplomas official documents briskly adjusted. Birth certificates baring dictator’s name would also rejected. “Authorities make sure one making unnecessary complaints spreading gossip... regarding project,” Mail quotes document reading. A spokesperson North Korean Embassy London declined comment authenticity report. However, South Korean official claimed two previous presidents secret state, Kim Il-Sung Kim Jong-Il, similarly banned sharing names. “There possibility would continue now,” added. The document first obtained Park Jin-Hee, North Korean defector working KBS, left state 2008. “There one North named Kim Il-Sung Kim Jong-Il, doubt rule applies Jong-Un,” said. The report comes amid speculation Kim Jong-Un banned aides officials smoking foreign cigarettes unpatriotic.

CNN Posts Alleged Audio of Michael Brown Shooting

Editors' note: There images post readers may find distressing. Islamic State militants Tuesday released video purported show beheading James Foley, American freelance journalist missing since kidnapped Syria November 2012. The authenticity video could immediately verified. When contacted Mashable, NSC spokesperson Caitlin Hayden said, “We seen video purports murder U.S. citizen James Foley ISIL. The intelligence community working quickly possible determine authenticity. If genuine, appalled brutal murder innocent American journalist express deepest condolences family friends. We provide information available.” James Foley Aleppo, Syria, November 2012. Image: Nicole Tung The video opens clip President Barack Obama's remarks announcing launch airstrikes Islamic State positions near Erbil northern Iraq. A black screen shows text, "A message America," Foley appears kneeling desert landscape, wearing orange jumpsuit microphone attached. A hooded man wearing all-black clothes tan military boots standing behind gun leather holster. "I call friends, family loved ones rise real killers, U.S. government, happen result complacent criminality," Foley says, among things, remarks seemingly prepared captors. The video switches man black, holding serrated knife. "This James Wright Foley — American citizen country," man says British-accented English. "As government, forefront aggression towards Islamic State.... Effectively, aggression towards Islamic State aggression towards Muslims walks life accepted Islamic Caliphate leadership. So attempt you, Obama, deny safety Muslims living safety Islamic Caliphate result bloodshed people." The man beheads Foley, using knife video fades black. After shot Foley's lifeless body decapitated head, video switches executioner standing behind another man orange jumpsuit, identified text screen Steven Joel Sotloff. "The life American prisoner, Obama, depends next decision." Sotloff, American freelance journalist working Time magazine among publications, kidnapped near Syrian-Turkish border Aug. 4, 2013. The video goes black. The video first reported Zaid Benjamin, reporter Arabic-language Radio Sawa, said came Furqan Media, official outlet Islamic State. (Twitter suspended — reinstated — account.) The video appeared surface first Twitter account @mujahid4life, belonging someone described Twitter bio 19 years old, "anti-democracy. Loyal Caliphate. Harsh kuffar. #Revert" It take long people worked Foley began reacting Twitter. I w/ James Foley Aleppo, August 2012 day #Selahaddin. Syrian opposition members adoring him. He kind, brave man — ilhan tanir (@WashingtonPoint) August 19, 2014 My thoughts James Foley’s family. No matter faced, unfailingly kind, generous, warm. A wonderful soul. — Max Fisher (@Max_Fisher) August 19, 2014 There also anger Twitter YouTube immediately take video. It's lucky video unlicensed Katy Perry song soundtrack would've deleted YouTube seconds. — Tom Gara (@tomgara) August 19, 2014 However, within hour first report beheading, video taken down. Images video below, showing Foley execution Sotloff threatened: Shortly clip appeared web, journalists observers watch region began tweeting hashtag — #ISISmediaBlackout — pledging stop sharing Islamic State propaganda. "You know I think? And I know crazy sounds, need #ISISmediaBlackout. Amputate reach. Pour water flame," said Tumblr blogger known LibyaLiberty Twitter appeared first mention hashtag. "From out, I share photo video violence intentionally recorded & released ISIS propaganda," tweeted. Many others, promptly, joined pledge. A statement group called Free James Foley said: "We know many looking confirmation answers. Please patient information, keep Foleys thoughts prayers." Post Free James Foley. Foley's parents appeared Today show last year, pleading release. UPDATED 8:28 p.m. ET: GlobalPost CEO Philip Balboni released statement Tuesday video purportedly shows beheading journalist James Foley. "On behalf John Diane Foley, also GlobalPost, deeply appreciate messages sympathy support poured since news Jim’s possible execution first broke. We informed FBI process evaluating video posted Islamic State determine authentic," Balboni said. “Although GlobalPost’s investigation one point led us believe James held Syrian government, later given strong reason believe held Islamic rebels Syria," added. "We withheld information request family advice authorities cooperating effort protect Jim. GlobalPost, working private security company, amassed enormous amount information made public.” Foley reported Syria GlobalPost freelancer. Have something add story? Share comments.

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

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Let's face it: Many us hesitate hand money homeless, concerned spend ways we'd consider unwise. But one man put belief test ... surprising new video showing happened gave homeless man $100 already racked 10 million views YouTube. Josh Paler Lin, whose YouTube channel 711,000 subscribers usually features pranks, thought he'd try social experiment: Give homeless man money, follow secret see he'd it. And sure enough, man's first stop liquor store. He emerged bag took nearby park. Well, expect, right? Wrong: Once park, man pulled food bag shared fellow homeless. "My heart crushed," Lin told TODAY. After witnessing homeless man, whose name Thomas, cash, Lin approached camera explained he'd following him. He apologized gave Thomas money. Thomas said he'd quit job take care sick parents, lost family home died. He said he's street four months. Lin decided take action, setting crowdfunding page raise money help Thomas get streets. Donations thus far topped $50,000. "People think I changed life," said Lin, maintains video staged. "For me, completely opposite. I feel changed life." Follow Randee Dawn Google+ Twitter.

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Eran Cicurel, editor Voice Israel, quoted YPG fighters familiar situation Kobani, saying Gill Rosenberg captured IS. Cicurel's claims contradict IS claims, made announcements IS-affiliated websites Samoach al-Islam, al-Platform Media, Twitter Rosenberg captured. Earlier day, IS media sources even alleged video coming soon. Considering scale yesterday's IS advance, story appeared plausible. Close friends, comrades, supporters also voiced credible concern Rosenberg's Facebook page. The YPG fighters noted, Cicurel, Rosenberg city Hoban time IS claims abducted. They also called story "mere propaganda". While confirmation per se, Cicurel's claims, addition circumstantial evidence, made story Rosenberg's capture implausible. Established Israeli sources exclusively ran story purporting primary sources reporting Rosenberg's capture. The Haaretz Israeli News, Times Israel, Jerusalem Post, Ynet News almost immediately published similar reports, media outside Israel either reported story quoted Israeli media. It illegal Israeli citizen travel Israeli-declared hostile state, including Iraq Syria, reason including business media reporting. Rosenberg, age 31, become infamous recent months joining YPG fighters Kobani despite illegality endeavor. In past 24 hours, IS advance pushed YPG back four fronts, including northern side borders Turkey. However, YPG mitigated many IS gains, due US airstrikes arrival Turkish forces sealing border north. Despite new information, little still publicly known Rosenberg's status time. Pro-IS sources still claiming captured, sources staying quiet. A link added comments story officially confirmed denied. Pictures Rosenberg (Not repost! The article completely original content. These images merely appended informational purposes) Kobani map November 28 (credits @deSyracuse) Kobani map late November 29 (credits @macroarch). Note: Some IS gains pushed back, claims total reversal untrue.

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A second patient Ebola symptoms walked Texas clinic today told medics contact first victim Thomas Duncan. The CareNow clinic Frisco, Texas placed lock-down person appeared Wednesday exhibiting signs deadly virus. The patient answered yes screening questionnaire question travel West Africa said contact Duncan, referred ‘patient zero’. Mr Duncan, 42, died Wednesday morning Texas Presbyterian Hospital developing symptoms disease almost two weeks ago. Scroll video An ambulance, driven firefighter-paramedic wearing hazmat suit, carries unidentified patient Ebola symptoms hospital Frisco, Texas Wednesday afternoon person turned urgent care clinic The person exhibiting Ebola symptoms today claimed contact Ebola patient Thomas Duncan, died virus Wednesday morning A patient attended CareNow clinic Frisco, Texas today rushed nearby hospital presenting Ebola symptoms It yet clear patient came alleged contact Mr Duncan among 48 people monitored deadly virus Center Disease Control Prevention (CDC). The Frisco patient rushed nearby hospital ambulance turning urgent care clinic Main Street, CBS confirmed. Medics clinic called 911 around 12.30pm request ambulance patient. The clinic keeping everyone center checked CDC - unknown many people exposed patient. The CDC host press conference 4pm (ET) update public media, White House announced minutes existence second Ebola patient reported. Mr Duncan, 42-year-old Liberian national, exposed nearly 50 people disease America put isolation Texas Presbyterian. A second person exhibiting Ebola symptoms Texas today claimed contact Thomas Duncan died Ebola today His fiancee Louise Troh currently quarantine 13-year-old son two nephews constant monitoring health officials fears they, too, could develop symptoms 21-day incubation period. Ten people, including seven healthcare workers three family members, considered high risk Ebola exposed Duncan became contagious. Another 38 monitors CDC possible risk disease. Duncan's fiancee Louise Troh, perhaps highest risk catching disease cared Dallas apartment sweated vomited early staged disease, says blame possibly exposing her. The White House said Wednesday extra screening fever carried arriving aircraft passengers West Africa, virus killed nearly 4,000 people three countries. The screening start New York's John F. Kennedy airport weekend, later Newark Liberty, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta. Authorities use non-invasive device take temperature passengers fill questionnaire created U.S. Centers Disease Control Prevention (CDC) asking detailed information activities

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Judicial Watch reported ISIS members crossed Mexican border.

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Since U.S. began airstrikes Iraq Syria Islamic State, Republicans frequently connected terrorist group border security U.S. In August, Texas Governor Rick Perry called “very real possibility” fighters Islamic State already crossed U.S. On Tuesday night, Representative Duncan Hunter, Republican California, took comments even further. Appearing "On Record Greta Van Susteren," Hunter said, “At least ten ISIS fighters caught coming across border Texas.” When Van Susteren asked knew that, Hunter replied, “Because I’ve asked border patrol, Greta.” I asked Department Homeland Security Hunter’s comments true. They weren't. “The suggestion individuals ties ISIL apprehended Southwest border categorically false, supported credible intelligence facts ground,” said DHS spokesperson Marsha Catron. “DHS continues credible intelligence suggest terrorist organizations actively plotting cross southwest border.” UPDATE: Hunter backing comments, claiming came "high-level source" DHS. "The Congressman conveying knows—and told," Hunter's spokesperson told The Huffington Post. "And DHS’ statement, makes sense left hand DHS doesn’t know right hand doing—it’s way long time don’t expect change. No surprise there."

Ebola Frisco 2014: Patient Shows Virus Symptoms After Apparent Thomas Eric Duncan Contact

FRISCO, Texas - A patient exhibiting symptoms Ebola claims contact Thomas Eric Duncan showed Care Now facility Frisco Wednesday afternoon. City officials confirmed significant medical response clinic located 300 block Main Street. Paramedics said process transporting patient, unclear where. All staff patrons facility also examined, officials said. The city scheduled news conference 3:30 p.m. release information incident.

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Everyone's waiting years years meaningful update MacBook line. According report 9to5 Mac, year new design arrive. The blog published renderings based details unnamed Apple employees. And they're correct, new MacBook looks awesome. The report comes 9to5Mac's Mark Gurman, tends reliable source things Apple. The details also match many rumors MacBook upgrades recent years. Chief among Apple ditch ports almost altogether achieve slimmer, sleeker profile. Sources say prototypes new 12-inch MacBook Air quarter inch narrower current 11-inch model. They also fewer ports Apple computer: headphone jack single USB Type-C port. Another less dramatic detail slimmer keyboard. Apple's designers channeling old 12-inch PowerBook pushing keys way edge. They're also evidently narrowing amount space keys squeeze together little bit more. Meanwhile, trackpad longer click order make body thinner. It almost sounds like sort feature liquidation, designed make machine sleek possible. It looks pretty amazing, though! If Apple actually does, course. Click 9to5Mac new laptop design. [9to5Mac] Images via 9to5Mac

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

A man Carlisle slaps locals caught sneezing hunted police. The man, described middle-aged, first assaulted woman Monday, smacking around back head sneezed, police described ‘very strange behaviour’. And Tuesday, detectives believe man launched unprovoked attack frail 82-year-old woman Scotch Street, roughly 11.30 am. Cumbria Police described prime suspect wearing tweed jacket mid-to-late 50s. They yet trace first victim, female, said believe two crimes linked. Sgt Gill Cherry said: ‘We treating two reported incidents linked, appealing local community help trace man responsible. ‘It unusual behaviour left victims feeling confused upset.’ MORE: This supermarket South Africa deals shoplifters MORE: Man stole £20,000 KitKat wrappers Gemma Prosser, 19, witnessed attack, said: ‘we heard happened town centre first thought bit weird. ‘When think it, really awful anyone sneeze time it’s fault’. But Nicola Dawson, 48, dental receptionist, nearby Kendal, said would frightened retaliate. ‘I come shopping day actually cold’, said. ‘If anyone smacked sneezing I would smack back’. Anyone information regarding bizarre crime anonymously contact Crimestoppers 0800 555 111.

Apple to Take Reservations for Trying On Apple Watch, Considered Platinum Model

Apple shifting retail strategy Apple Watch deliver personalized shopping experience, according The Wall Street Journal. The report claims Apple Stores accept in-store reservations customers try Apple Watch corroborates Apple training retail employees help customers choose Apple Watch model suits best. The report, citing sources familiar matter, adds high-end Apple Watch Edition scratch-resistant gold, in-depth analysis weekend revealed Apple mixes metal low-density ceramic particles. Apple also said studied platinum Apple Watch, model unlikely announced Monday. "The company refined smartwatch’s luxury features, making gold Edition model scratch-resistant, according people familiar matter," reports The Wall Street Journal. "It also studied platinum watch casings, although company isn’t expected announce Monday, said. "Apple CEO Tim Cook, visit Covent Garden Apple Store London last month, told retail employees Apple "never sold anything company people could try before." The chief executive added "tweaking experience store" likely requirement wrist-worn device launches April. It also appears likely Apple Watch exclusive Apple Stores immediately following product's launch, although long remains unknown. Follow rest March 2015 event coverage latest Apple Watch information. Related roundup: Apple Watch , Tag: March 2015 event

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