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Did a Meteorite Impact in Nicaragua over the Weekend? | Apple would never lower rubbing elbows unwashed masses CES, like throw announcements show get everyone’s skin. Cupertino quiet thus far, rumors swirling 12-inch MacBook Air refresh, isn’t spec bump. Apple reportedly redesigning iconic laptop even thinner higher resolution screen. Sources inside company used prototype notebook (code named MacBook Stealth) say eschew many conventional laptop features name advancing design. The current MacBook Air’s taper toward front edge, gives slim profile, there’s still space near back power connector full-sized USBs. The new Air, however, won’t thick enough USB port. Instead, Apple start using new type-c reversible connectors. There also won’t SD card slot MagSafe power connector–even Apple’s beloved Thunderbolt taking hike. USB all. MBA The 12-inch laptop would substantially smaller lighter 13-inch model, even slightly smaller 11-inch version. This thanks slimmer bezels slightly compact keyboard less separate keys. 9to5Mac doesn’t details exactly high resolution be, current Airs sitting 1366 x 768 (11-inch) 1440 x 900 (13-inch). Stepping Retina Display resolution 2560 x 1600 (like 13-inch Pro) would amazing Air’s form factor. profilel-r-copy To clear, images supposed notebook renders created 9to5Mac. This still thoroughly rumor category, it’s redesign we’ve expecting long time. The updated MacBook Air could announced mid-2015. Now read: Which better: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Apple MacBook Air? | 3 |
Unconfirmed reports claim Canadian-Israeli Gill Rosenberg captured by ISIS | (KTVI)- An audio recording allegedly captures gunshots killed Michael Brown released CNN. On tape voice Ferguson man talking video chat. In background hear sounds like several gunshots, pause several gunshots. It’s important point able verify authenticity. The shooting death Brown, hands Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, sparked nightly protests several clashes law enforcement. Tear gas riot gear used control protesters once. Now black lawyers justice set file $200 million class action lawsuit st. Louis county Ferguson police departments mayor Ferguson. According black lawyers justice several protesters hurt clashes law enforcement. A press conference lawsuit set 1:00 p.m. Tuesday U.S. District court building St. Louis. | 3 |
ISIS Beheads American Journalist | Oh Internet, ever stop killing perfectly healthy celebrities, least healthy enough alive? Today, one ridiculously stupid fake-looking hoax sites generates random celebrity death stories proved people gullible take IQ tests use Internet. Looking like MSNBC page stopped loading 2004, farticle (that’s name fake articles) claimed sources “reporting” Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose found dead yesterday unknown causes West Hollywood home. “The home entered police open back door body found foyer area,” read report created douchebag presumably large, Dorito-speckled smirk face. While plenty people fell enough link start spreading Facebook Twitter, sleuths Gossip Cop quickly proved fake. Probably looking it. The awful hoax comes jerks behind MSNBC.website URL, affiliation real news outlet tries fool people clicking bogus stories. A new phony report headline, “Sources: Guns N’ Roses Frontman Axl Rose Found Dead West Hollywood Home Age 52.” Enough people duped story share 39,000 times social media like Facebook. Again, TOTALLY FAKE. MSNBC.website pulled trick last month death hoax Macaulay Culkin. The phony Culkin story almost identical phony Rose story. Don’t believe report coming MSNBC.website. (Via Gossip Cop) One days, Rose might actually pass away none us believe stupid hoax reports. And funeral really sad starts raining Slash plays guitar solo shirt leather jacket top Rose’s casket, nobody’s appreciate it. RELATED: Since we’re talking GNR, favor go back read Danger Guerrero’s breakdown “November Rain.” | 3 |
McDonald’s to Stop Serving Overweight Customers in January? Nope, ‘1/15/2015′ Story is Fake | NEW YORK — Pope Francis given hope gays, unmarried couples advocates Big Bang theory. Now, endeared dog lovers, animal-rights activists vegans. Trying console little boy whose dog died, Pope Francis told recent public appearance St Peter’s Square “paradise open God’s creatures”. While unclear whether Pope’s remarks helped soothe child, welcomed groups Humane Society People Ethical Treatment Animals (PETA). In relatively short tenure leader world’s one billion Roman Catholics since taking Benedict XVI, Pope Francis, 77, repeatedly caused stir among conservatives church. He suggested lenient positions predecessor issues homosexuality, single motherhood unwed couples. Theologians cautioned Pope Francis spoken casually, made doctrinal statement. Reverend James Martin, Jesuit priest editor-at-large America, Catholic magazine, said believed Pope Francis least asserting “God loves Christ redeems creation”, even though conservative theologians said paradise animals. “He said paradise open creatures,” Rev Martin said. The question whether animals go heaven debated much church’s history. Pope Benedict said 2008 sermon animal dies, “just means end existence earth”. Ms Christine Gutleben, senior director Humane Society, said Pope Francis’ apparent reversal predecessor’s view could enormous. “If Pope mean animals go heaven, implication animals soul. And true, ought seriously consider treat mean something God,” said. Ms Sarah Withrow King, director Christian outreach engagement PETA, one activist anti-slaughterhouse groups, said Pope’s remarks could move Catholics away consuming meat. But differing views. Mr Dave Warner, spokesman National Pork Producers Council, said email “certainly mean slaughtering eating animals sin”. THE NEW YORK TIMES | 3 |
Report: ISIS kidnaps Canadian-Israeli, former IDF soldier who went to fight with the Kurds | (Nov. 26, 2014) – Your Thanksgiving turkey perfectly safe. There nationwide turkey recall. You don’t worry Ebola-infected bird. Both rumors spread month across social media. The fake turkey recall first appeared satirical website called “National Report.” The article quoted CDC saying millions turkeys unsafe avian flu. The USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service went Twitter debunk hoax, saying agency would post real recalls website. Snopes.com—the premier debunker internet myths—said article fake. And folks Snopes.com talking turkey plenty month. On Nov. 10, website posted article claiming 250,000 turkeys Texas turkey farm infected Ebola. The article claimed employee job three days experiencing Ebola symptoms potentially contaminated several turkeys. The turkey farm—“Texas Prime Turkey Farm”—doesn’t exist anywhere Texas, Snopes.com found. In addition, website posted story (“Daily Buzz Live”) frequently spreads outrageous stories false claims. | 3 |
U.S. accidentally delivered weapons to the Islamic State by airdrop, militants say | Word Durex rolling pumpkin-spice-flavored condom swept social media weekend: The autumnal-themed birth control may well internet invention, riff Starbucks’ wildly popular coffee drink. The photo tweet appears altered version Durex’s flavored “Taste Me” range condoms, come apple, strawberry, banana orange, (yet) pumpkin. There corporate announcements new offering. Several emails Durex’s parent company, Reckitt Benckiser, Virgo Health, PR company handles communications Durex, didn’t yield conclusive answer. A spokeswoman Virgo Health said couldn’t say whether company actually developing thing. Reckitt Benckiser growing Durex brand emerging markets, Quartz reported earlier, transforming “sexual well-being brand.” But plans holiday-themed contraception remain mysterious, possibly imaginary, even ones involving certain cult cinnamon nutmeg-laced spice flavor. | 3 |
Now the Vogue Rats Are Chewing Through Couture | Macaulay Culkin NOT dead. A “breaking news” story claiming, “Macaulay Culkin Found Dead Age 34″ 100 percent fake hoax that’s gone viral Facebook Twitter. It NOT true. The rumor fueled looks like screenshot cable news broadcast graphic, “Breaking: Macaulay Culkin Found Dead At Age 34″ (see below), shared 700,000 times Facebook. Additionally, least one version “dead” story appears MSNBC.website URL meant trick people thinking they’re reading real MSNBC. According FAKE story, “Sources reporting Macaulay Culkin, best known role Kevin McCallister Home Alone sequel Home Alone 2: Lost New York, found dead age 34. Multiple unconfirmed reports say Culkin found dead Friday afternoon Manhattan apartment police responded wellness check requested family member.” Most people read headline immediately spread “news” Culkin allegedly dead, panicking fans social media compounding problem. Culkin alive well. He’s latest celebrity victimized death hoax. | 3 |
Hundreds mourn the 'death' of Fidel Castro after rumours sweep Twitter (but are they confusing him with recently departed Fidel Castro Odinga from Nairobi?) | Islamic State (ISIS) militants claim captured supply bundle dropped U.S. forces near northern Syrian town Kobani. Video posted YouTube channel associated ISIS shows rifling packages containing dozens grenades. The supply package apparently one many intended Kurdish fighters battling ISIS militants control strategically important town weeks. The footage independently verified. According Pentagon Press Secretary Rear Adm. John Kirby, majority supplies safely delivered Kurdish forces, supported U.S.-led coalition defend town. However, Kirby said least one supply package may fallen hands Islamic State. "We aware one bundle destroyed [via video]," said Kirby. "Analysts working fast validate it." U.S. forces airdropped total 27 bundles containing weapons, ammunition medical supplies early Monday. The supplies provided Kurdish authorities. Kobani, located yards Turkish border, scene intense battle Kurdish forces ISIS militants, attacked area late September. Have something add story? Share comments. | 3 |
Now the Vogue Rats Are Chewing Through Couture | The rodents pestered staffs Vanity Fair Vogue. Conde told employees cannot eat desks complaint made city’s health department. Conde Nast's rat problem getting worse rather better. While Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter tells Confidenti@l rats stubbornly continue occupy new Conde Nast offices One World Trade Center, we're also told Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour even want go building anymore. RELATED: Does Bergdorf Goodman mouse problem? And multiple previous reports pests terrorizing glamorous staff Vogue, we're told they've "taken over" storied publishing house. Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief Vogue, longer wants enter building rat problem. Vanity Fair Editor-in-Chief Graydon Carter said rats continue occupy new Conde Nest offices One World Trade Center. "A bunch ate ceiling sports editor's office crawled desk left poops keyboard," said different source. "They ate rug fit door." We're told Conde sent memo staff building telling "they cannot eat desks" complaint city's health department next agenda. When bumped Carter outside tower, publishing house set shop November, asked little beasts disgusting we've heard. "They're rats!" laughed legendary editor, "What think?" The Durst Organization, manages One World Trade Center Port Authority, declined comment. Reps Conde Nast respond requests comment. On mobile device? Click watch video. | 0 |
Seth Rogen to Star as Steve Wozniak in Sony's Steve Jobs Biopic [Updated] | Danny Boyle directing untitled film Seth Rogen eyed play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak Sony’s Steve Jobs biopic. Danny Boyle directing untitled film, based Walter Isaacson's book adapted Aaron Sorkin, one anticipated biopics recent years. Negotiations yet begun, it’s even clear Rogen official offer, producers — Scott Rudin, Guymon Casady Mark Gordon — set sights talent talks. Of course, may naught Christian Bale, actor play Jobs, still midst closing deal. Sources say dealmaking process sensitive stage. Insiders say Boyle flying Los Angeles meet actress play one female leads, assistant Jobs. Insiders say Jessica Chastain one actresses meeting list. Wozniak, known "Woz," co-founded Apple Jobs Ronald Wayne. He first met Jobs worked Atari later responsible creating early Apple computers. | 2 |
New Audio Recording From Ferguson May Capture Michael Brown Shooting | A newly released audio recording aired CNN Monday purportedly captures sound gunfire police shooting Michael Brown Ferguson, Mo. The unauthenticated audio recorded man says taping video chat conversation shooting unarmed black teen white police officer occurred around noon Saturday, Aug. 9. CNN said could independently verify authenticity audio. The man's attorney, Lopa Blumenthal, said client discussed tape FBI. The FBI yet comment whether questioned man made recording. "He heard loud noises time even realize import hearing afterwards," Blumenthal told CNN's Don Lemon. "It happened captured 12 seconds transpired outside building." On audio, man heard video-chatting friend shots ring background. After pause gunfire, shots heard. A forensic audio expert told network detected cluster six gunshots followed four pause recording. A private autopsy ordered Brown's family found last week unarmed teen shot least six times, including twice head. | 2 |
Seth Rogen to play Woz in Jobs biopic | Jordan’s King Abdullah ibn al-Hussein, trained pilot, may fly bomber Thursday country’s retaliation ISIS. Several Arabic-language newspapers reported late Wednesday monarch would personally participate bombing raids terrorist group, citing vow Tuesday “strike strongholds.” The king Washington news broke Tuesday pilot Muadh al-Kasasbeh’s demise hands ISIS extremists. Meeting House Armed Services Committee shortly leaving Amman, reportedly quoted Clint Eastwood’s film “Unforgiven” said Jordan would pursue jihadis ran “out fuel bullets.” Rep. Duncan Hunter, meeting, told Fox News given ruler’s immediate vehement reaction, “King Abdullah President Obama.” Jordan, key American ally air war ISIS, killed number ISIS-affiliated prisoners early Wednesday, promised Kasasbeh turn dead, prior news immolation. Some warned terrorist group deliberately deployed news Kasasbeh’s fate order provoke Jordanian overreaction. But public outcry Jordan news seems pressured government strong response, regardless strategy. (RELATED: Jordan To Retaliate For Pilot Killed By ISIS) Meanwhile, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday “nothing’s going change” U.S. policy toward ISIS result Kasasbeh’s murder. Follow Ivan Plis Twitter Content created The Daily Caller News Foundation available without charge eligible news publisher provide large audience. For licensing opportunities original content, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org. | 3 |
Man cuts off manhood, throws it in the bin, after girlfriend leaves over small penis | Oliver Ilic, 22, called medics could stem bleeding taken stretcher blood-soaked jeans hospital. Mr Ilic told medics felt small sized penis blame fact dumped girlfriend useless decided cut off. Police searched house discovered severed organ bin cut single swipe razor blade, also lying bin. Although delivered local hospital, doctors realised competence reattach it. AGONY: After five hour surgery medics managed reattach penis [CEN] Instead Mr Ilic transferred hospital capital Macedonia, Skopje, surgeons managed reattach organ complicated five-hour surgery. However said still early know operation would success whether man's organ would ever function properly again. This second recent example Macedonian man cutting penis. Another 40-year-old man short ago case member reattached thrown toilet flushed away. | 0 |
Vice CEO Throws Down $300K on Lavish Vegas Dinner | NAIROBI: The death leader Somalia's Al-Qaeda-linked Shebab rebels US air strike "very strong probability," still unconfirmed, security sources said today. "There strong probability dead.... This requires verification ground, simple," said Western security source, asked identified. | 3 |
#Hairgate trends on social media: iPhone 6 users complain of ripped out hair | Video: Users new iPhone 6 saying hair getting caught screen phone’s aluminum back. The hashtag #hairgate saw thousands tweets overnight. Carson Daly reports Orange Room. | 2 |
North Korea Leader Kim Jong Un Is Still In Charge: Source | We took look photo said show body Islamic State leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi (right) found really ethnic Albanian militant killed 2013 (left) -- Al-Baghdadi's head watch added. See news report death Sami Hafez Al-Abdullah here: http://hournews.net/news.php?id=21302. | 3 |
Report: Michael Phelps’ Tinder ‘Girlfriend’ Was Born Male; “We Made Love During Halftime” | Apple apparently wanted smartwatches focus heavily health-related features, company forced changed direction mid-development. According The Wall Street Journal, company originally envisioned device monitor heart rate, blood pressure stress levels (based conductivity skin). Unfortunately, sensors tested pass muster, entirely surprising, since we've reviewed plenty wearables patchy heart rate monitors past. The company's engineers found hairy arms, dry skin even tightly watch worn affect results, find solution time. Apple Watch became known black hole within company, WSJ's sources said, continued sucking resources four years despite failures testing. Its development slowed company realized health-focused watch meets standards hard build time. The lineup watches due April lot different original one Apple envisioned iPhone companion much simpler pulse monitor pedometer. Still, company's expecting sell ton, reportedly ordering around 6 million units Asian suppliers first quarter. Half entry-level Apple Watch Sports, mid-tier stainless steel model makes third number. As Cupertino's original vision, well, there's always chance we'll see come life coming years. The company good track record substantially improving devices debut model appears -- first iPhone 3G. Via: 9to5mac Source: The Wall Street Journal <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/apple/watch/"> Apple Watch </a> Get better reviews people actually product! Talk Apple Watch people too! | 3 |
Christian Bale Drops Out of Steve Jobs Biopic | New Delhi: AK Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. "He went seeking extension leave, sanctioned, defied directions report work," government said statement Thursday. Even inquiry found guilty "wilful absence duty" 1992, took another 22 years intervention cabinet minister remove him, government said. Government fires employee skipped work 24 years AK Verma, executive engineer Central Public Works Department, fired last appearing work December 1990. #india #government job #ak verma #absence India's labour laws, World Bank says restrictive anywhere, make hard sack staff reason criminal misconduct. States, led Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh, recently changed law make easier hire fire staff, move welcomed industry leaders opposed labour unions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cracked rampant absenteeism making New Delhi bureaucrats sign work using fingerprint scanner. The results publicly available online - www.attendance.gov.in - real time. | 3 |
No, Vladimir Putin did not get pooped on by a bird during a First World War speech | Vladimir Putin spoke dedication new monument First World War Moscow Friday. The Russian president said lessons war, began century ago summer, peace fragile, military aggression dangerous violence generate violence turn. Putin supported separatists Ukraine apparently shot Malaysian airliner last month, killing 298 people board. A bird defecated Putin speech, shown footage above. European countries observing centenary war weekend, claimed 16 million lives, soldiers civilians. | 1 |
Somalia Shebab chief Ahmed Abdi Godane likely dead in US strike: Source | Ahmed Abdi Godane — leader al Shabab, Islamic militant organization behind siege mall Kenya last year — killed U.S. military strike earlier week, al Shabab source told NBC News Friday. The Pentagon confirmed death later day. “Removing Godane battlefield major symbolic operational loss al Shabab,” said Rear Adm. John Kirby, Pentagon spokesman. “The United States works coordination friends, allies partners counter regional global threats posed violent extremist organizations.” A U.S. security official also told NBC News earlier week Shabab killed strike Monday. U.S. officials said publicly strike Godane targeted, sure whether dead. The al Shabab source told NBC News Godane among 11 militants killed. Also killed operations leader, financial official military strategist organization, source said. “It’s big win,” U.S. security official said. “He operationally savvy ideologically driven, aspirations charts.” The official said nine Hellfire missiles one 500-pound guided bomb used strike. The Reuters news agency reported Friday Somali prime minister confirmed death Facebook, Reuters later withdrew report. A Somali government spokesman told Reuters government yet commented whether Godane dead. The siege last September Westgate Mall Nairobi left 67 people dead 200 injured. The United States 2012 offered $7 million reward arrest. Godane took leadership al Shabab predecessor killed American airstrike 2008. | 2 |
#ISIS beheads photojournalist James Wright Foley in a massage to US to end its intervention in #Iraq. | ISIS militants released gruesome video footage afternoon beheading American photojournalist James Wright Foley message U.S. stop intervening Iraq. Foley, freelancer contributed Global Post, first captured Libya 2012, released, kidnapped around Thanksgiving 2012 unidentified gunmen Syria. He 39 years old. The (extremely disturbing) video viewed here. @Mujahid4life tweeted stills it, (aside one below), sickeningly graphic. The Global Post reported circumstances disappearance last year, attempting keep news quiet fear Foley's safety: Foley set toward border car hour capture. A witness, Syrian, later recounted phone journalist Turkey unmarked car intercepted Foley. The witness said men holding kalashnikovs shot air forced Jim car. The witness said noticed nothing would indicate whether aggressors rebel fighters, individuals looking ransom, members pro-government militia, religious-based group motivations. He held captive 635 days. In 2013, Foley's family set Find James Foley website him, states he's oldest five children. His friend, journalist Clare Morgana Gillis, wrote Syria Deeply last year: Jim sees good nearly everything everyone. He master motivator. "You got this, dude!" he'll say. "That story's great, file already." ... Everybody, everywhere, takes liking Jim soon meet him. | 0 |
Batmobile stolen in Detroit? Good one, joker! | Rajasthan, Oct 14: A man learnt lesson, hard way. Attempting rape teenager public cost penis. A 46-year old man, Suresh Kumar seen pinning teenager wall Ganganagar Rajasthan. The next moment, saw penis chopped thrown road. He dragged taken local butcher shop beaten sticks hour. Thereafter, asset hacked meat cleaver dumped middle road. According Daily Star, man abandoned bloodied bruised, one helping him. One local said,"No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime." Calling message people perverted mindset, man added,"We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hanged, molested, time stopped." The police, however, condemned attack warned locals take laws hands. They asked involved deed hand in. A police officer said,"As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice." OneIndia News | 3 |
Parents' anger after seven Bosnian schoolgirls aged 13 and 14 fall pregnant on class trip | The proposal went different kind bang Dim Xiong Chien expected fireworks set college ablaze A blundering Romeo wanted propose girlfriend big bang burnt college fireworks took mark event set fire dry grass. Dim Xiong Chien, 22, taken three large boxes fireworks onto campus planned set got one knee popped question girlfriend Cong Yen, 22. But forgot turn set anyway hoping would see go see happening. When Chien's girlfriend turn lit fireworks anyway, hoping would see come see happening Pal Shin Tan, 21, said: "He prepared big event secret told meet sports ground romantic walk. "She idea planning propose though, clearly forgot walk." As firemen rushed scene put three-metre high flames grass, gutted Chien went looking forgetful Yen. He said: "I feeling bit surprised hadn’t shown up, completely unaware fireworks set grass fire. "When I found I said come something important I wanted tell show her. "But approached sports hall saw flames firemen I decided postpone proposal another date." EuroPics[CEN] The flames three metres tall destroyed sports hall Bewildered Yen told local TV: "I found later wanted ask marry him. "Of course, I love him, parents told steer clear, saying can’t even ask marry without causing massive hoo-ha." It took firemen hour extinguish blaze Liaoning Advertisement Vocational College city Shenyang north-eastern China's Liaoning province. A college spokesman said: "The hall covered insurance yet make decision punish student." | 3 |
Despite ceasefire announcement, new Boko Haram attacks reported | Christian Bale star late Apple CEO Steve Jobs upcoming biopic director Danny Boyle. Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin confirmed decision upcoming interview Bloomberg Television today, adding Oscar-winning actor even audition role. "We needed best actor board certain age range that’s Chris Bale," Sorkin said. "He didn’t audition. Well, meeting." Bale among actors reported contention lead role, along Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Bradley Cooper, Leonardo DiCaprio. The still-unnamed film based Walter Isaacson's 2011 biography Jobs, shooting begin within next couple months. Sorkin, best known writing The West Wing The Social Network, says Bale lot work set, though he's confident abilities. "He words say movie people three movies combined," told Bloomberg. "There isn’t scene frame he’s in. So it’s extremely difficult part gonna crush it." | 3 |
Rajasthan: Angry mob teaches rapist a lesson; chops penis off | Rajasthan, Oct 14: A man learnt lesson, hard way. Attempting rape teenager public cost penis. A 46-year old man, Suresh Kumar seen pinning teenager wall Ganganagar Rajasthan. The next moment, saw penis chopped thrown road. He dragged taken local butcher shop beaten sticks hour. Thereafter, asset hacked meat cleaver dumped middle road. According Daily Star, man abandoned bloodied bruised, one helping him. One local said,"No one went help man could see penis ground knew punishment sex crime." Calling message people perverted mindset, man added,"We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hanged, molested, time stopped." The police, however, condemned attack warned locals take laws hands. They asked involved deed hand in. A police officer said,"As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice." OneIndia News | 0 |
The baby from Teletubbies reveals herself | On Friday, Nigerian armed forces chief Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh announced ceasefire President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration extremist group Boko Haram. Bedeh claimed truce, widely welcomed, would lay groundwork release 200 girls abducted April, spurring explosion hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. On Saturday, supposedly appeased group launched attack town Adamawa State eastern Nigeria, capturing 40 women planting flag town Wagga. They also beheaded six victims assault Friday, ceasefire deal announced. All makes truce, supposedly negotiated “chief security” Boko Haram group Nigerian government, seem decidedly shaky. The ceasefire claims, Boko Haram’s subsequent actions, left people Nigeria scratching heads, experts saying ceasefire may mirage, either fraud concocted government middleman brokered agreement, whose real-life links Boko Haram dispute. Alleged Boko Haram envoy Danladi Ahmadu scrutiny, many questioning whether fact group’s chief security authority speak behalf. During interview Friday, Ahmadu didn’t explicitly say Boko Haram agreed ceasefire, give details girls’ release, Arab News reports. Elders Borno state Nigeria’s north-east publicly said believe government negotiating fraudster, yet talk real Boko Haram. Boko Haram, meanwhile, released public statement ceasefire. Rather, continued weekend campaign violence, holding running battles Nigerian security forces, say yet receive word superiors ordering cease fire skirmished insurgents. “It clear said Boko Haram negotiator is, whether mandate entire group faction entire group,” Arab News quoted Nnamdi Obasi, senior analyst Nigeria Crisis Group, independent, nongovernmental organization. Some people think announcement political move President Jonathan inspire optimism voters win support, it’s rumored announce run re-election February 2015 next weeks. The government said working negotiations Boko Haram months. | 3 |
Missing Planes | (CNN) -- Boko Haram laughed Nigeria's announcement ceasefire agreement, saying deal schoolgirls abducted spring converted Islam married off. Nigerian officials announced two weeks ago struck deal Islamist terror group. The deal, government said, included release 200 girls whose kidnapping April boarding school nation's north stunned world. In video released Saturday, Islamist group's notorious leader fired series denials. "Don't know 200 Chibok schoolgirls converted Islam?" Abubakar Shekau said. "They memorized two chapters Quran." Shekau slammed reports planned release. "We married off. They marital homes," said, chuckling. The group's leader also denied knowing negotiator government claimed worked deal, saying represent Boko Haram. "We spare slaughter get him," said negotiator. It clear video made. Mike Omeri, coordinator Nigeria's National Information Centre, told CNN Saturday claims contradict made conversations Nigerian government involved. Omeri said Nigeria's government everything possible verify claims made video. Nigerian officials met Boko Haram Chad twice talks mediated Chadian President Idriss Deby, according aide. The ceasefire deal announced October 17 followed month negotiations representatives group, said Hassan Tukur, aide Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan. After deal announced, aide said final negotiations girls' release would completed meeting week later Chad. That day passed without signs girls. Boko Haram growing challenge In video, Shekau talked peace violence -- promising "war, striking killing gun." This strategy appears playing parts Nigeria, Boko Haram fighters continued deadly attacks villages despite government claims ceasefire. More people abducted scores killed recent weeks, including one attack day ceasefire left eight dead. Days later, members Islamist terror group abducted least 60 young women girls Christian villages northeast Nigeria, residents said Thursday. Heavily armed fighters left 1,500 naira, $9, kola nuts bride price women abducted, residents said. For part, Nigerian government backing down. Rather, stepping military campaign militants criminals parts West African nation, Nigeria's defense ministry said Saturday. The military claimed airstrikes ground operations repelled attacks civilians Adamawa Borno, two states northeastern Nigeria strongholds frequent targets Boko Haram. Officials "studying" latest video, even military continues recognize talks aimed assuring release kidnapped schoolgirls, ministry said. Boko Haram, whose name translates "Western education sin" Hausa language, trying impose strict Sharia law across Nigeria, split majority Muslim north mostly Christian south. Like ISIS, ambitions caliphate, religious state. The group's attacks intensified recent years apparent show defiance nation's military onslaught. Its ambitions appear expanded destruction government. As part insurgency, bombed schools, churches mosques, kidnapped women children assassinated politicians religious leaders alike. CNN's Isha Sesay, Lillian Leposo, Christabelle Fombu, Greg Botelho Nana Karikari-apau contributed report. | 3 |
CNN plays chilling audio recording allegedly from Michael Brown shooting: “At least 11 shots” | The man jumped White House fence month sprinted front door made much farther building previously known, overpowering one Secret Service officer running much main floor, according three people familiar incident. An alarm box near front entrance White House designed alert guards intruder muted officers believed request usher’s office, said Secret Service official spoke condition anonymity. The officer posted inside front door appeared delayed learning intruder, Omar Gonzalez, burst through. Officers trained that, upon learning intruder grounds, often alarm boxes posted around property, must immediately lock front door. After barreling past guard immediately inside door, Gonzalez, carrying knife, dashed past stairway leading half-flight first family’s living quarters. He ran 80-foot-long East Room, ornate space often used receptions presidential addresses. Gonzalez tackled counter-assault agent far southern end East Room. The intruder reached doorway Green Room, parlor overlooking South Lawn artwork antique furniture, according three people familiar incident. Secret Service officials earlier said quickly detained main entry. Agency spokesman Edwin Donovan said office commenting due ongoing investigation incident. People jumping White House fence become common occurrence, individuals tackled Secret Services officers guarding complex getting even third way across lawn. Gonzalez first person known jumped fence made inside executive mansion. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson said breach “unacceptable” her, Friday briefed President Obama plans shore security. Pierson expected face tough questions Gonzalez incident Tuesday hearing House Oversight Government Reform Committee. The hearing likely cover number security lapses agency, including new revelations published weekend The Washington Post failure identify properly investigate 2011 shooting attack White House. The detailed account month’s security breach comes people provided information incident The Washington Post whistleblowers contacted Rep. Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah), chairman House Oversight subcommittee Homeland Security. Chaffetz said plans ask Pierson alarm meant alert officers intruders could silenced turned down. The congressman said two people inside agency told boxes silenced White House usher staff, whose office near front door, complained noisy. A Secret Service official told The Post usher’s office concerned boxes frequently malfunctioning unnecessarily sounding off. The alarm boxes, officers call “crash boxes,” key pieces agency’s first-alert system, according former agents officials. If spot intruder, officers trained hit large red button nearest box — sending alert every post complex location incursion, piping sound location boxes around property. “If true, fact crash boxes muted avoid ‘disruptive’ due lack resources insufficient number checkpoints barriers,” Chaffetz said. He called incident “failure leadership” Secret Service. “The agency needs solution goes deeper fences people,” Chaffetz said. “It must examine message sent men women protect president leader sacrifices security appease superficial concerns White House ushers.” The new revelations follow accounts provided The Post last week detailing Gonzalez’s ability enter White House reflected failure multiple levels security around compound. The agency relies successive layers fail-safe protecting president White House complex. In incident, plainclothes surveillance team duty night outside fence, meant spot jumpers give early warning made over. When team didn’t notice Gonzalez, officer guard booth North Lawn. When officer couldn’t reach Gonzales, supposed attack dog, specialized SWAT team guard front door — ready. The dog released, decision review. Some people familiar incident say handler likely felt could release dog many officers pursuit Gonzalez, dog may attacked instead. Since incident, Secret Service added additional layer temporary fencing agency reviews procedures. Alice Crites contributed report. Related: Secret Service fumbled response gunman hit White House 2011 Graphic: The night bullets hit White House Fence-jumper reveals security failures White House | 3 |
There has been a shooting at the War Memorial on Parliament Hill. Unconfirmed reports say a soldier was shot. | A gunman fired multiple shots National War Memorial Ottawa Wednesday shot Canadian soldier, Reuters reports. The gunman ran towards Parliament Hill, located across street National War Memorial. According Member Parliament Bob Zimmer, intruder shot inside Parliament building. The incident comes day police killed Muslim convert Quebec hit two soldiers car. From Associated Press: OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) -- Police say soldier standing guard National War Memorial unknown gunman. Ottawa police confirmed call 9:52 a.m. Wednesday report shots fired, witnesses reported seeing gunman running toward Parliament Hill, lockdown. Others Hill told Canadian Press heard shots fired several different corridors. The top spokesman Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Harper safe left Parliament Hill. Emergency responders still scene paramedics took wounded soldier away ambulance. The incident comes two days two Canadian soldiers run - one killed - Quebec man jihadist sympathies. | 2 |
Pictured: Libyan Islamist rebels pose with planes seized from Tripoli airport as U.S. officials warn they could be used to carry out terrorist attack on 9/11 anniversary | A man genitals chopped thrown street angry mob India allegedly sexually assaulting young woman. It happened Ganganagar north-western state Rajasthan, graphic scenes captured video. According local authorities, extreme action response high-profile incidences sexual attacks India. World-wide condemnation greeted gang-rape student bus two years ago, shook image country. Alleged attacker Suresh Kumar, 40, molested teenager street, screams help alerted crowd came aid. Kumar dragged nearby butcher's shop beaten heavily sticks nearly hour, according reports. Vigilantes hacked genitals meat cleaver, throwing street. The incident left Kumar critical condition. A reported witness said action intended send message sexual assault tolerated. Aamir Dhawan, 30, said: "We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, time stopped. "This sends strong message anyone like - punished." A police spokesman, called attackers hand in, said: "As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice." Related2015 UN Millennium Development Goals: Brazil Hits Target But Others Failing Poverty EducationIndia: Girl Burned Alive For Refusing Stop Using Mobile PhoneIndia: Consider Husband Son Under Sharia, Clerics Tell Woman Raped Father-in-LawIndia: Girl Raped Killed Defending Father BeatingIndia Independence Day Speech: PM Narendra Modi Says 'Our Heads Hang Shame' Over RapesOver Half Indian Children Have Faced Sexual AbuseIndia: Fashion Shoot Depicting 2012 Delhi Gang Rape Murder Sparks Global Outrage | 3 |
#ISIS beheads photojournalist James Wright Foley in a massage to US to end its intervention in #Iraq. | With huge, gaping mouth, looks big enough swallow person whole. This giant catfish, weighed 20 stone (127kg) caught twin brothers Dino Dario Ferrari Po River northern Italy. Dino Ferrari caught 127 kg catfish Po delta Italy (Sportex Italia) Believed one largest kind ever caught, creature pulled river Feb 19 rod line battle lasting 40 minutes. The nine foot-long creature, wels catfish, dubbed “the monster Po” Italian media. The fish released trophy photos (Sportex Italia) After catching, weighing photographing it, brothers released back river, flows across northern Italy Adriatic. “It’s silurus glanis [the Latin name species],” Dino Ferrari said. “The American catfish doesn’t grow large dimensions – weigh 50kg.” He estimated fish 30 years old, based size, adding species live 50 years. “They don’t range large distances, tend live stretch river, moving kilometres either way. They eat types fish. "To catch need lot patience also physical strength. We fought 40 minutes reel in. We tired lifted water.” The wels catfish, also known sheatfish, lives fresh brackish water. It native eastern Europe parts Asia introduced western Europe. The fish prey fish, well worms, crustaceans, frogs water fowl. “Who knows, maybe manage catch year’s time, even gigantic,” said Mr Ferrari. | 3 |
Gill Rosenberg, former IDF soldier, possibly captured by ISIS while fighting with Kurds | An Israeli-Canadian woman traveled Iraq fight alongside Kurds earlier month abducted Islamic State fighters, Hebrew media reported Sunday, citing Syrian jihadist-linked media. Gill Rosenberg, 31, captured jihadists near flashpoint city Kobani past days, reports said. The former IDF soldier Canada native taken jihadists launched three suicide bombings area, condition unknown. The reports initially confirmed Islamic State group. In Israel, Foreign Ministry said looking reports stressing websites carried information “of dubious credibility.” Two Kurdish fighters quoted Israel Radio cast doubt reports. One, American fighter, said Rosenberg never Kobani. Another soldier ground said heard nothing alleged abduction. In last Facebook post date, Rosenberg wrote November 20 someone would managing profile two weeks, asked people message “as me.” IS launched attack Saturday Syrian border town Kobani Turkey, Kurdish official activists said, although Turkey denied fighters used territory raid. The assault began suicide bomber driving armored vehicle detonated explosive device border crossing Kobani Turkey, said Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights Nawaf Khalil, spokesman Syria’s powerful Kurdish Democratic Union Party. The Islamic State group “used attack town three sides,” Khalil said. “Today, attacking four sides.” The Islamic State group claimed three suicide attacks Kobani’s border crossing point, SITE Intelligence Group reported. The group, quoting Twitter accounts linked militants, said suicide attacks carried Saudi Turkmen, adding one driving Humvee. The first foreign woman join Kurdish forces, Rosenberg set home Tel Aviv November 2, stopping Amman flying Erbil, capital autonomous Kurdistan Region Iraq. Rosenberg told Israel Radio wanted part Kurdish national struggle, hopeful experience Israel Defense Forces would useful Kurds. According Rosenberg’s Facebook page, served IDF’s Home Front Command. Rosenberg posted pictures mountains Iraq Syrian Kurdistan. “In IDF, say Aharai – After Me. Let’s show ISIS means,” wrote, using alternate acronym Islamic State. In 2009, Rosenberg arrested joint Israeli police FBI operation suspicion part ring cheated elderly American citizens money posing lottery officials convincing unsuspecting seniors pay fictive services, according Walla news site. The members ring, included 11 Israeli citizens aside Rosenberg, said stolen $25 million. Rosenberg later convicted crime sentenced four years US prison, though term eventually shortened deported Israel instead, Channel 10 reported. The Islamic State group began Kobani offensive mid-September, capturing parts town well dozens nearby villages. The town later became focus airstrikes US-led coalition militants. Kurdish fighters slowly advancing Kobani since late October, dozens well-armed Iraqi peshmerga fighters joined fellow Syrian Kurds battles. The fighting killed hundreds fighters sides past two months. If confirmed, Rosenberg would second Israeli captive held jihadist group. Israeli-American journalist Steven Sotloff beheaded Islamic State group early September. Sotloff went missing Syria August 2013, jihadists reportedly unaware Jewish heritage Israeli citizenship death. Lazar Berman AP contributed report. | 2 |
If you really believed Colorado KFCs were selling pot, here’s a reality check | LONDON (Reuters) - No suspected cases Ebola found Iraq, despite reports contrary Iraqi media past week, World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday. Describing reports suspect cases deadly viral infection Mosul "rumor", Geneva-based United Nations health agency said Iraqi health ministry conducted full investigation. "All sources contacted negated existence suspected cases Ebola," WHO said statement. "The (Iraqi) Ministry Health World Health Organization confirmed laboratory facilities Mosul necessary capabilities diagnose confirm Ebola virus." Reports suspected Ebola cases appeared Dec. 31 Iraq's Al-Sabah newspaper, Rudaw online newspaper Shafaq news agency relayed media outside Iraq, prompting WHO Iraqi authorities investigate. (Reporting Kate Kelland; Editing Louise Ireland) | 3 |
ISIS Militants Allegedly Contracted Ebola | The New York Post decided good idea report members ISIS may infected Ebola. In news, Andy Borowitz hired New York Post. (Haha, no, kidding. Can imagine, though?) Apparently, World Health Organization investigating claims made Iraqi newspaper Al-Sabah Ebola HIV-AIDS spreading among residents Mosul, brought "terrorists expats different countries, especially Africa." Mosul held ISIS; Al-Sabah official Iraqi government newspaper. Mashable reports story, originated Al-Sabah, spread amongst pro-government Kurdish newspapers. Like virus! Might outlets interest encouraging notion ISIS fighters stricken highly-stigmatized diseases? Hmm. Meanwhile, Forbes reported October ISIS maybe possibly could use Ebola weapon: So maybe ridiculous scenario coming pass. Maybe! Maybe. There's way us know sure. Then again, "We've seen specific credible intelligence [ISIS] attempting use sort disease virus attack homeland," Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson said October. Oh, also, according Iraq's Ministry Health, doctors Mosul capacity diagnose Ebola. The reports "incorrect" "unfounded," ministry spokesman said. [Photo credit: AP Images] | 2 |
Gene Munster Predicts $499 Steel Apple Watch, $4,999 for 18k Gold Edition | Eleven planes missing Tripoli Airport taken Islamic rebels Fighters group Libyan Dawn posed pictures aircraft U.S. officials warn planes could used carry terror attacks 9/11 September 11 also marks anniversary attack US embassy Libya Libyan terrorists posted pictures online posing aeroplanes taken Tripoli airport fighters seized last month. Soldiers group Libyan Dawn seen climbing wings commercial jets smiling waving camera. U.S. officials fear aeroplanes could used carry 9/11-style attacks region anniversary tragedy month. A total 11 commercial jets state-owned carriers Libyan Airlines Afriqiyah Airways went missing August militants so-called 'masked men brigade' overran airport. Scroll video Islamists rebel group Libyan Dawn posed aeroplanes seized Tripoli Airport last month Authorities say 11 aircraft taken Tripoli airport could used terror attacks region In pictures posted online Jihadi soldiers seen clambering aircraft Tripoli airport. At least 11 planes went missing airport fell end last month Tripoli airport left little smouldering ruin rebels seized control August Officials warning time deteriorating situation Libya, controlled dictator Muammar Gaddaffi killed October 2011. 'There number commercial airliners Libya missing,' one official told Washington Free-Beacon. 'We found September 11 happen hijacked planes.' September 11 marks anniversary attacks World Trade Center also second anniversary raid U.S. Ambassador's compound Benghazi, Libya. Four Americans killed attack, including U.S. Ambassador Christopher Stevens. Ansar al-Shariah, group Washington holds responsible attack, also seized parts Libyan capital known work terrorists ISIS. However thought working fighters Libyan Dawn, Al-Qaeda affiliated group. The inside main building Tripoli airport gutted fire following attack Islamist militants Images posted Twitter show fire raging inside one terminal buildings militants attacked Militias fought oust Muammar Gaddaffi power 2011 warring control volatile country Libyan Dawn, Al-Qaeda affiliated group, control part Tripoli, Ansar al-Shariah, group held responsible 2012 attack US embassy Libya Tripoli International Airport run two anti-Islamist militias closed since mid-July taken end August group Libyan Dawn. Pictures show aftermath firefight, planes completely partially blasted several littered bullet holes. Tripoli witnessing one worst spasms violence since Gaddaffi left power. The militias, many originate rebel forces fought Gaddaffi, became powerful players post-war Libya, filling void left weak police shattered army. Successive governments put militias payroll return maintaining order, rivalries control resources led fierce fighting among posed constant challenge central government hoped-for transition democracy. On Sunday, Libyan government announced lost control capital. Ansar al-Sharia ties Islamic State (also known ISIS), Syrian group today released filmed beheading American journalist Steven Sotloff - second recorded execution U.S. hostage group. Fighters Al-Qaeda affiliated group Libyan Dawn pose top heavily armoured truck Tripoli Airport burns background following fighting last month Fears: Nearly dozen commercial planes missing Libya radical Islamic group overtook international airport capital Tripoli late last month. Aftermath: Tripoli International Airport overtaken group Libyan Dawn last month 11 aircraft Libyan Airlines Afriqiyah Airways missing Moroccan military expert Abderrahmane Mekkaoui told Al Jazeera television airport attack planes taken another Islamic group, Masked Men Brigade. Mekkaoui said 'credible intelligence' Masked Men Brigade 'is plotting use planes attacks Maghreb state' 9/11 anniversary. Sebastian Gorka, counterterrorism expert, told Free-Beacon planes could used two ways strike North Africa even far oil fields Saudi Arabia. 'The first would commercial airliners used Sept 11, 2001, literally turning innocent mode mass transit super-high precision guided missile immense potency,' Gorka, Maj Gen Charles Horner chair Marine Corps University, said. Strike again? A Moroccan military expert believes Islamic group The Masked Men Brigade control 11 missing airplanes 'The second tactic could use airframe civilian markings tool deception insert full payload armed terrorists locale otherwise always open commercial carriers,' added. U.S. officials publicly confirmed eleven planes' disappearance, reportedly working track down. Since overthrow previous dictator Muammar Gaddafi, Libya descended turmoil officials fear may become another safe terrorists, like Syria. Egypt's military government currently looking intervening country restore order. The U.S. taking conservative role country, Secretary State John Kerry said last week would delivering Apache attack helicopters Egypt. | 3 |
Has Ebola infected Isis militants in Mosul? | A rogue bird let loose Vladimir Putin weekend Russian president delivered speech opening World War I monument, according multiple tittering reports. If tale feathered vigilante justice sounds farfetched though, that's is: The video purporting show airborne assault appears sneaky editing job. Here's clip got Reddit's attention: Yet another Redditor points out, footage event shows Putin sans poop. (The snippet previous video comes around ninth minute below.) Pictures speech similarly show tell-tale white stain, according The Independent. So sorry, President Obama, birthday present good true was, fact, good true. At least we'll always (admittedly phony) memories. --Jon Terbush (Reddit) | 3 |
Seth Rogen Is Woz | Seth Rogen set star Steve Wozniak opposite Christian Bale Sony’s Steve Jobs biopic, sources confirm. Variety reported Oct. 15 Bale talks star “Jobs,” Sony’s biopic late Apple co-founder. Writer Aaron Sorkin recently confirmed Bale casting. Jessica Chastain eyed unspecified role. Based Walter Isaacson’s biography “Steve Jobs,” real-life drama directed Oscar-winner Danny Boyle. Scott Rudin producing tech drama along Mark Gordon Guymon Casady. Sorkin, also penned Facebook drama “The Social Network,” publicly said movie divided three long scenes, taking place backstage one Apple’s famous product launches. Sony acquired rights following Apple mogul’s death 2011. Wozniak founded Apple Jobs Ronald Wayne credited launching Apple I Apple II computers late 1970s, profound impact microcomputer revolution. He left Apple full-time employee 1987. Last year’s independently financed “Jobs” starred Ashton Kutcher Jobs Josh Gad Wozniak covered era 1974 2001 iPod launched. Worldwide box office modest $36 million. Rogen starred year Universal’s “Neighbors” seen next James Franco Sony’s “The Interview.” He represented UTA, Principal Entertainment LA attorney Fred Toczek. | 2 |
CNN audio: Is this the moment Michael Brown was shot? | Two nation’s leading experts use deadly force police warning overreaction audio recording purportedly captures sound gunshots killed Michael Brown. The newly surfaced recording, publicly verified investigators, first broadcast CNN. On 12-second clip, possible hear series appears quick pops, followed brief pause another succession rapid shots. St. Louis attorney Lopa Blumenthal client, wishes remain anonymous public, took recording FBI Monday. Blumenthal says counted 11 shots fired. “There's pause, gave pause, I first saw it,” Blumenthal told Yahoo News. “It pause time think deliberate. That mean I'm saying helps one side other. But I know 12-second tape, eight seconds shooting, three-second delay significant period time.” Ron Martinelli Michael Levine, longtime criminal justice consultants, told Yahoo News audio needs authenticated considered evidence importance evaluated. “Pauses may may anything tremendous significance,” said Martinelli, retired officer criminologist specializing police practices. “The answer is: It depends. In end, forensic reconciliation statements forensic facts evidence.” Levine, retired DEA agent law enforcement trainer, said anyone willing put value recording corroborated discrediting themselves. “If gave opinion witness stand, would chewed spit defense attorney, even defense attorney got degree Sears & Roebuck School Law,” Levine said. Blumenthal told Yahoo News qualms bringing recording forward. “There's bad evidence, there's evidence,” Blumenthal said. “It take sides. It helps lead going discover truth. Every little bit helps.” The potential new discovery comes light two weeks Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson fatally shot Brown, unarmed 18-year-old, broad daylight middle residential street. The audio unwittingly captured man taping online web chat inside apartment near shooting scene. On recording, unidentified Ferguson resident heard complimenting friend’s looks video chat, two bursts loud pops erupt background. Blumenthal said client heard noise, paid attention gunshots common neighborhood. The unidenitifed man, said, persuaded come forward. “Even I talked it, dubious type value,” Blumenthal said. “My client I seeking publicity attention all. There's motivation say not." Blumenthal said client interviewed FBI agents recording late Monday. Federal state investigators conducting separate criminal civil rights investigations controversial shooting. Ferguson Police Chief Thomas Jackson said Wilson attempting tell Brown friend, Dorian Johnson, stop walking middle road, officer realized pair fit description suspects sought theft cigars nearby convenience store. Chief Jackson said scuffle ensued teen struck Wilson face shot fired inside officer’s squad car Brown attempted grab officer’s gun. But Johnson told reporters Wilson aggressor, Brown never went weapon. Instead, Johnson says, officer shot friend Brown trying flee stopped put hands surrender. Wilson, 28, paid leave spoken publicly shooting. Blumenthal said client gave copy recording federal investigators. “(The FBI) thought would important piece investigation,” told CNN. An FBI spokesperson declined address issue recording contacted Yahoo News Tuesday. FBI audio engineers reportedly planning analyze recording authenticity. Mark O’Mara, Florida attorney successfully defended shooting suspect George Zimmerman, told CNN may early judge audio’s significance, scientific review could unearth new evidence. “I look forward hearing tape Mike Brown’s Darren Wilson’s voice saying stop,” O’Mara said. Separate autopsies performed Brown revealed struck least six times, including likely fatal shot top head. Authorities disclosed many times Wilson fired weapon. Veteran forensic audio expert Paul Ginsberg listened recording Tuesday. “The gunshots unmistakable," Ginsberg told Yahoo News. By Ginsberg’s count, said, 10 shots recording, said could understand untrained ear might hear more. “I confidently say I heard least 10 shots,” said Ginsberg, worked major investigations Sandy Hook school shooting. “I'm hearing six shots, followed close three seconds pause, followed four shots.” Messages sent Ferguson police seeking information type service weapon assigns officers went unanswered Tuesday. Levine said officers across country commonly carry semi-automatic pistols capacity 15 17 bullets. Any potential pause Wilson’s shooting would weighed statements given investigators, Levine said. Levine said pause “would raise alarm I qualified witness statements officer’s statement conflicts that.” He added, “But I don’t know officer’s official statement here. I don’t think anyone does.” (This story updated 8:30 p.m. CT.) Follow Jason Sickles Twitter (@jasonsickles). | 2 |
Obama: murder of James Foley 'shocks the conscience of the entire world' | Apple would never lower rubbing elbows unwashed masses CES, like throw announcements show get everyone’s skin. Cupertino quiet thus far, rumors swirling 12-inch MacBook Air refresh, isn’t spec bump. Apple reportedly redesigning iconic laptop even thinner higher resolution screen. Sources inside company used prototype notebook (code named MacBook Stealth) say eschew many conventional laptop features name advancing design. The current MacBook Air’s taper toward front edge, gives slim profile, there’s still space near back power connector full-sized USBs. The new Air, however, won’t thick enough USB port. Instead, Apple start using new type-c reversible connectors. There also won’t SD card slot MagSafe power connector–even Apple’s beloved Thunderbolt taking hike. USB all. MBA The 12-inch laptop would substantially smaller lighter 13-inch model, even slightly smaller 11-inch version. This thanks slimmer bezels slightly compact keyboard less separate keys. 9to5Mac doesn’t details exactly high resolution be, current Airs sitting 1366 x 768 (11-inch) 1440 x 900 (13-inch). Stepping Retina Display resolution 2560 x 1600 (like 13-inch Pro) would amazing Air’s form factor. profilel-r-copy To clear, images supposed notebook renders created 9to5Mac. This still thoroughly rumor category, it’s redesign we’ve expecting long time. The updated MacBook Air could announced mid-2015. Now read: Which better: Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Apple MacBook Air? | 3 |
Apple Watch Stainless Steel variant reportedly priced at $500, $4,000 for the gold variant | Apple apparently wanted smartwatches focus heavily health-related features, company forced changed direction mid-development. According The Wall Street Journal, company originally envisioned device monitor heart rate, blood pressure stress levels (based conductivity skin). Unfortunately, sensors tested pass muster, entirely surprising, since we've reviewed plenty wearables patchy heart rate monitors past. The company's engineers found hairy arms, dry skin even tightly watch worn affect results, find solution time. Apple Watch became known black hole within company, WSJ's sources said, continued sucking resources four years despite failures testing. Its development slowed company realized health-focused watch meets standards hard build time. The lineup watches due April lot different original one Apple envisioned iPhone companion much simpler pulse monitor pedometer. Still, company's expecting sell ton, reportedly ordering around 6 million units Asian suppliers first quarter. Half entry-level Apple Watch Sports, mid-tier stainless steel model makes third number. As Cupertino's original vision, well, there's always chance we'll see come life coming years. The company good track record substantially improving devices debut model appears -- first iPhone 3G. Via: 9to5mac Source: The Wall Street Journal <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/apple/watch/"> Apple Watch </a> Get better reviews people actually product! Talk Apple Watch people too! | 3 |
Israel opens dams, floods Gaza | A 31-year-old Canadian-Israeli woman traveled Iraq join Kurdish fight Islamic State group reportedly abducted ISIS. Gill Rosenberg, 31, former Israeli soldier, captured three suicide bombings near Kobani, Times Israel reported. The SITE Intelligence Group said jihadists discussing ideas executing using prisoner exchange. The capture reported Sunday Islamic State-associated blog Samoach al-Islam Islamist websites. The Israeli Foreign Ministry said investigating claim, backed evidence, Jerusalem Post said. The Israeli security service Shin Bet told Post “no details” reported abduction. Israeli Jill Rosenberg joined Kurdish forces Iraq @NyMets_ fan! Via @isin669 pic.twitter.com/vpGmXKlB1o — Yaron Melman (@NrouteHQ) November 25, 2014 The Canadian government said looking report, according CTV News. The Department Foreign Affairs told media outlet email “pursuing appropriate channels” seeking determine Rosenberg's whereabouts, declined release information. Quoting two Kurdish fighters, Israel Radio reported Rosenberg near Kobani. The Post noted claim true, would make Rosenberg, born Vancouver, British Columbia, moved Israel 2006, first Western female fall Islamic State group’s hands Israeli citizenship could complicate situation even further. Steven Sotloff, executed ISIS August, dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship. | 3 |
ISIL Beheads American Photojournalist in Iraq | Prepare meet ... mite man. Doctors removed matchhead-sized insect, believed spider, Dylan Thomas’s skin earlier week sent creature away testing determine is. It three days burrowed chest, leaving trail red blisters. The 21-year-old first trip Bali. He told News Corp yesterday doctors pulled tropical spider “a bit bigger size match head” skin. There’s one problem. Spiders, according Perth arachnid expert Dr Volker Framenau, don’t burrow skin. “They don’t tools, armature, sort stuff,” Dr Framenau said. “I find highly unlikely, almost impossible, spider.’ More likely, Dr Framenau said, kind burrowing mite. “That’s professional skin-digger,” said. “There’s lot nasty stuff there.” The results tests creature come back next week. Mr Thomas contacted comment. | 3 |
Audio recording allegedly captures at least 10 shots fired in Michael Brown killing | More 200 missing schoolgirls kidnapped Islamic extremist group Boko Haram may released part immediate cease-fire agreement announced Friday Nigerian government, according multiple media reports. Nigerian presidential aide Hassan Tukur told BBC Focus Africa cease-fire agreement came months negotiations mediated Chad. The girls kidnapped Boko Haram — group's nickname means "education sinful" — April 15 school northeastern town Chibok. "They've assured us girls release them," Tukur told BBC. "I cautiously optimistic." Talking CNN, Tukur said: "We agreed release Chibok schoolgirls, expect conclude next meeting group's representative next week Chad." Voice America reported Tukur Danladi Ahmadu, calls secretary-general militant group, also said girls would released. The release set happen Monday Chad, according VOA's Hausa-language service. However, Nigerian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Chris Olukolade told Associated Press girls' release still negotiated. Boko Haram negotiators "assured schoolgirls people captivity alive well," Mike Omeri, government spokesman insurgency, told news conference truce announced. Contributing: The Associated Press | 3 |
REPORT: The Batmobile Might Have Been Stolen In Detroit | ISLAMIC State group jihadists trained Saddam Hussein’s former pilots fly three fighter jets captured Syrian military, monitoring group says. The planes, believed MiG-21 MiG-23 jets, capable flying although unclear equipped missiles, according Syrian Observatory Human Rights. The jets seized Syrian military airports IS control northern provinces Aleppo Raqa, according Britain-based group, wide network sources inside war-torn country. It said former Iraqi army officers served Saddam supervising training military airport Jarrah, east city Aleppo. Witnesses reported seeing planes flying low altitude avoid detection radar taking Jarrah. It comes US allies carry wave air strikes IS positions Syria Iraq. The jihadists also control two airports Syria — Albu Kamal near Iraqi border Tabqa Raqa province. IS captured large parts Syria Iraq, committing atrocities declaring Islamic “caliphate”. After US-led invasion Iraq 2003, Sunni former officers Saddam’s army joined ranks Islamic State Iraq, branch al-Qaeda later became IS. Meanwhile, sniper mortar fire jihadists preventing authorities evacuating civilians caught battle Syrian border town Kobane, local official says. At time, Kobane district chief Anwar Muslim, said US-led air strikes destroyed many Islamic State group vehicles artillery pieces, town’s defenders reinforcing positions. “There civilians trapped centre south town, cannot evacuate snipers mortar fire,” Mr Muslim told AFP Friday. “Their situation difficult.” There precise figures many non-combatants remain Kobane, also known Ain al-Arab. Last week, United Nations spoke many 700, mostly elderly, civilians trapped centre town. Another 10,000-13,000 said gathered near Turkish border. For part, Britain-based Syrian Observatory Human Rights says hundreds civilians centre west town many refuse leave, preferring die go exile. The IS jihadists, seized swathes Syria neighbouring Iraq declared “caliphate,” first attacked Kobane September 16 bid seal control long stretch Syrian side border. They succeeded taking nearly half town defenders, aided US-led air strikes, began pushing back. Describing situation Friday, Muslim said “you see bodies (IS jihadists) streets ... Our forces reinforcing defensive positions.” The IS fighters “mostly east south, hidden Hummers, artillery tanks among houses targeted air strikes.” He saluted called “incredible resistance” Kobane’s defenders, adding situation still dangerous “no choice resist.” | 3 |
Boko Haram denies truce, says kidnapped girls married | A soldier shot Ottawa's War Memorial Canada, near parliament, gunman opened fire. The soldier treated paramedics police rushed scene. Witnesses told CBC News suspected shooter carrying rifle. The Canadian parliament building reported lockdown following shooting. Police cordoned area blocked access Parliament Hill. Other reports said shots fired inside parliament. RT @storyfulpro: CANADA: @josh_wingrove A body outside ground library parliament pic.twitter.com/LcUfNzKSdj— Ben Fenton (@benfenton) October 22, 2014 Police say located car belonging suspect advised people stay away Parliament HIll due ongoing incident. Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper said safe evacuated building shooting. At least 20 shots shots Canada parliament, according witnesses. A Globe Mail journalist said "dozens shots" fired inside Canadian parliament. Other reports said man wearing long dark coat "Middle Eastern scarf covering face". Witness said man long rifle, dark coat, wearing described Middle Eastern scarf covering face. #cdnpoli #ottnews— Jordan Press (@jpress) October 22, 2014 A Canadian member parliament tweeting inside building, Malcom Allen, said shots heard inside caucus room centre block: We're lock hill shots heard outside caucus room centre block— Malcolm Allen (@Malcolm_AllenMP) October 22, 2014 Justin Ling, Ottawa bureau chief Hyperpartisans Weekly, inside parliament building, tweeted could one shooter: Obviously, reports active gunman killed. But saw reports second gunman.— Justin Ling (@Justin_Ling) October 22, 2014 The report seems confirmed CBS, quoted Ottawa Police saying multiple suspects large shooting. Two MPs tweeted gunman killed police. The attack came day 25-year-old Muslim convert shot dead police killed Canadian solider injured second near Montreal. Police said man, Martin Couture Rouleau recently become influenced radical Islam, friends suggesting acted response appeal Isis (Islamic State) group jihadi sympathisers across world launch 'lone wolf' attacks westerners "wherever found". Canada raised terror threat level country low medium following attack. RelatedCanada Raises Terror Threat Level Because Isis 'Lone Wolf' Attack Two SoldiersCanada: Isis 'Lone Wolf' Killer Martin Couture Rouleau Mows Down Soldiers Car MORE TO FOLLOW... | 3 |
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s mystery illness actually two broken ankles, newspaper says | No craving important health North Korean leader finds hard way. Kim Jong-un broke ankle put extra weight regularly consuming imported cheese, said report Tuesday. And reason mysterious disappearance finally put rest condition revealed. He put bed surgery fix fractured ankles. Uncontrolled daily eating Emmental, imported Switzerland, believed responsible rapid weight gain, metro.co.uk reported. The report citing South Korean daily said tyrant recovering 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," South Korean daily Chosun Ilbo quoted source saying. The source added 31-year-old undergone operation Bonghwa Clinic, exclusive hospital high-ranking party members. He seen public almost month. The gossip mill alleged disappearance went overdrive missed session Supreme People's Assembly Pyongyang first time since ascending power 2011. | 2 |
Amazon is about to open its first-ever physical store in New York City | 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. | 3 |
Officials shoot down congressman's claims ISIS terrorists are running across US-Mexico border | LAS VEGAS -- The person behind $300,000 dinner Bellagio’s Prime Steakhouse revealed. Bloomberg News reported Wednesday Vice Media Inc. CEO Shane Smith sprung dinner following lucky run casino’s blackjack tables. Bloomberg said source person asked identified meal private. On Tuesday, MGM Resorts International Chairman Jim Murren cited dinner bill “encouraging sign” Las Vegas visitors eager spend money again. He said dinner party dozen people upscale Prime included wine price tag upward $15,000 per bottle. A guest dinner, asked identified, told Bloomberg dinner party closer 25. Murren said hadn’t seen check like since 2007. Bloomberg termed Brooklyn-based Vice media titan “has grown free, whiskey-stained Montreal monthly.” Technology Crossover Ventures A+E Networks invested $250 million 10 percent stakes company last year. Smith 45 and, according Gawker, gave $1 million Vice’s staff last year’s holiday party. David Carr, New York Times media columnist, wrote last month Twitter, weeks death 58, “No brainer quiz. What media co exec I watch win $100k blackjack last nite? Hint: gambling vice.” | 3 |
India Rape Crisis Sees Mob Castrate Alleged Sex Attacker in Shocking Scenes | An article saying NASA confirmed six days “total darkness” December fake it’s merely iteration old Internet hoax. Essentially every year, there’s bogus rumors saying three days darkness December, they’ve obviously proven true. They seem reference Three Days Darkness mentioned Catholic prophets. However, “satirical” entertainment website, Huzlers.com, posted article six days darkness. It uses fake quotes NASA official. “WORLDWIDE – NASA confirmed Earth experience 6 days almost complete darkness happen dates Tuesday 16 – Monday 22 December. The world remain, three days, without sunlight due solar storm, cause dust space debris become plentiful thus, block 90% sunlight,” reads part. But Huzlers disclaimer says it’s real shouldn’t ever taken seriously. “Huzlers.com combination real shocking news satirical entertainment keep visitors state disbelier,” About Us section reads bottom web page. The bogus NASA article tens thousands shares “likes” Saturday. According Snopes.com, similar rumors going taken different forms. “No, universe realign December 2014, three-day blackout time Earth shift new dimension. Neither NASA credible scientific entity made pronouncement. Ever,” site says. “This item originated back 2012, interest belief Mayan calendar would end 21 December 2012 (thus foretelling end world know it) running high, simply updated recirculated year 2014 replacing original references 2012.” | 3 |
Meteorite leaves crater in Nicaraguan capital Managua | Supporters Islamic State Iraq Syria militant group recently circulated pictures “Cub Baghdadi,” say youngest ISIS “martyr” Arabian Peninsula killed Syria. On “The Cub Baghdadi Channel” YouTube, ISIS supporters Oct. 7 published obituary young boy. “In life met, afterlife, hope - ask God see happiness, place boredom. In heaven,” read. The YouTube video featured collage pictures young boy believed 10-years-old. The images, show wearing military clothes carrying arms, cannot independently verified however. Other pictures show posing “martyred” father. The video garnered least 56,296 views Thursday. On Twitter, “Cub Baghdadi Staying” twitter account dedicated boy 4,309 followers Thursday. There mixed reactions reports death. On YouTube, one user commenting said “Oh mother, I die, I martyr God,” another user Twitter said: “God bless cub Baghdadi, picture made cry. I swear I wished I place.” Charlie Cooper, researcher Quilliam Foundation, told The Independent newspaper sharing pictures paying tribute child youngest martyr Arabian Peninsula killed Syria. However, others criticized scorned use children conflict. On YouTube commented said: “Unfortunately everyday child Palestine martyred either conflict, hunger sickness. We see anyone objecting…” Another rebuked use children conflicts YouTube: “Is holy jihad? Brainwashing kids’ brains?” On Twitter user said: “Cub Baghdadi youngest ISIS fighter killed, child Arabian Peninsula came kill Arabs, great upbringing.” Another Twitter user said: “ISIS announced killing youngest jihadist, says heaven 72 Barbie dolls,” apparent reference saying propagated extremist groups men rewarded 72 virgins heaven. The United Nations previously rebuked group using children age 15 accused committing war crimes. | 3 |
Iraqi social-media rumors claim IS leader slain | The expensive Apple Watch set go sale April cost around $10,000, according analysis done timepiece blog Grail Watch. That's mostly Apple Watch Edition frame made solid 18-karat gold, expensive. Grail Watch notes gold sells $1,200 $1,300 per ounce days. By measure, Apple Watch Edition's frame would cost around $8,300 larger 42mm version, excluding costs. That's assuming watch's case made solid gold, gold-plated. But blog notes Apple's marketing material never uses "gold-plated" "gold-filled," conventional terminology gold-plated materials, Apple must abide laws governing jewelry makers describe products. The conventional wisdom far Apple Watch Edition cost $5,000. Apple announced price low-end Apple Watch Sport, sell $349. But gold-framed luxury watches usually go well $10,000 mark. Cartier's Tank MC lists $22,000 Jager-LeCoultre's Reverso Squadra Hometime lists $23,000. Even Apple Watch Edition sells less analog competitors, still Apple's expensive product. Grail Watch predicts larger Apple Watch Edition go $9,999, smaller version retailing $7,999. | 3 |
No, a bird didn't poop on Vladimir Putin | This moment sleazy truth husband’s cheating ways exposed world scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked underground carpark China along twin sister tracking pair using mobile tracking system. When Su arrived scene confront them, surprised pair reacted bust jumped car. Su seized moment taking happy snaps driving off, leaving cheaters red-faced carpark. “It funny. Loads people grabbing phones I well. He banging fist window shouting her, wasn’t playing ball,” one witness said. The Mirror reports Cheng affair since Ting, filed divorce, gave birth twins. This article originally appeared News.com.au. | 3 |
Durex Is Not Making Pumpkin Spice Condoms After All: A Hoax Debunked | In case missed it, Vogue Magazine, one glamorous institutions country dealing least glamorous issue ever: rat infestation. The rodents literally living Vogue’s new luxurious digs 1 World Trade Center New York City. Reportedly, rats took residence Anna Wintour’s office moved magazine’s world famous accessories closet. Gawker reported critters made Vogue’s infamous editor-in-chief scared enter office without taking precautions first. “The infestation acute, one source said, fashion title’s editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, recently issued standing order: Staffers must ensure personal office rat-free enters it…” A source told People that: “the girls work see droppings everywhere. It’s nasty.” The rats also reportedly eaten holes shoe boxes left droppings floor accessories closet. It’s believed Vogue’s newest office mates made way office ventilation system. Anna Wintours New Office One WTC via Hamish Bowles Instagram (Photo via Instagram) Anna Wintour’s new office. Call petty, headline made gag, also made laugh hysterically. I know vermin infestations laughing matter many hilarious visuals headline conjures up. I keep picturing rats happily nibbling Michael Kors dresses they’re camembert cheese. I also can’t get image Anna Wintour frantically directing Vogue staffers hands knees verify office rat-free. It seems like something episode Ugly Betty scene sequel The Devil Wears Prada (which I would totally watch way). Vogue Staffers Packing Up Via Vogue Instagram (Photo via Instagram) If you’re worried Anna deal crisis, never fear. Apparently Ms. Wintour calling Olivia Pope rat exterminators. A source allegedly told Radar.com following: “Anna isn’t amused top pest control experts hired get problem dealt quickly.” I guess situation getting handled. In meantime, I’ll keep picturing rats chasing models around halls Vogue’s new offices. You reach post's author, J. Assita Camara, twitter. | 3 |
Nigeria says it has deal with Boko Haram to release kidnapped girls | Protesters march support girls kidnapped members Boko Haram front Nigerian Embassy Washington May 6. The Nigerian government said Friday reached cease-fire agreement Boko Haram, jihadist organization kidnapped 219 girls April, according AFP. “A ceasefire agreement concluded Federal Government Nigeria Boko Haram,” said Air Marshal Alex Badeh, Nigeria’s top military officer. A second Nigerian official told AFP ceasefire would include provisions release kidnapped girls. “They agreed release Chibok girls,” said Hassan Tukur, secretary President Goodluck Jonathan served government’s representative talks Boko Haram. But experts questioned credibility officials’ claims, part news agreement comes President Jonathan prepares launch re-election bid. Announcing return girls, whose abduction inspired hashtag #BringBackOurGirls, could help Jonathan’s electoral aspirations — even claim turns entirely true. The Nigerian government lied girls several times past. The government even claimed rescued girls. In particular, experts questioned credibility Danladi Ahmadu, government said Boko Haram’s representative talks. “I never heard Ahmadu, Boko Haram wanted declare ceasefire would come group’s leader Abubakar Shekau,” Shehu Sani, Boko Haram expert negotiated group behalf government, told AFP. The Nigerian military fighting Boko Haram since 2009. Multiple attempts reaching cease-fire proven unsuccessful. | 2 |
Yang Hu, worker in Zhejiang, cuts off own penis over desperation of finding love | President Obama said Wednesday United States “will vigilant relentless” Islamic State militants would “do what’s necessary see justice done” following videotaped execution American journalist. “Today entire world appalled brutal murder James Foley terrorist group ISIL,” Obama said, using one several acronyms group. The militants, posted video YouTube Tuesday, said Foley’s killing retaliation U.S. airstrikes Iraq. Obama, spoke Wednesday morning Foley’s parents, offered new policy measures confront Islamic State. Referring neighboring countries U.S. allies, said “there common effort extract cancer spread.” Asked whether United States might consider suspending airstrikes, one U.S. official said “only question more.” Officials said attacks Islamic State would continue Iraq authorization Obama signed early month. Obama could face pressure escalate air campaign Iraq increase support U.S.-backed rebels Syria fighting Islamic Front, well Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Obama resisted pleas Syrian rebels U.S. heavy weapons, including portable surface-to-air missiles, well American air support. In statement issued president’s remarks, Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), chairman House Foreign Affairs Committee, said, “We must get serious confronting force, including aggressively arming battling it.” The White House confirmed early Wednesday U.S. intelligence deemed video authentic. Obama spoke Martha’s Vineyard, vacationing family. Foley, 40-year-old New Hampshire native photojournalist working Boston-based Web site GlobalPost, kidnapped northern Syria nearly two years ago covering civil war Syria. In Britain Wednesday, Prime Minister David Cameron cut short family vacation returned London chair emergency meetings Iraq Syria, amid indications British citizen involved Foley’s killing. In video, masked executioner speaks English sounds like British accent. After beheading Foley, executioner pictured second captive, identified U.S. freelance journalist Steven Joel Sotloff, disappeared last year Syria. “The life American citizen, Obama, depends next decision,” executioner says. In interview BBC, British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond acknowledged executioner spoke British accent said video seemed genuine. Hundreds Britons believed traveled Syria fight country’s civil war, including many joined Islamic State. “We’re absolutely aware significant numbers British nationals involved terrible crimes, probably commission atrocities,” Hammond said. “Many people may seek point return U.K., would pose direct threat domestic security.” A European intelligence official said British government examining video, speech purported executioner, compare speech former Guantanamo Bay prisoners British residents believed joined Islamic State. Both prisoners video wearing orange shirts pants, similar orange jumpsuits worn detainees U.S. military prison Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A similar outfit, believed jihadist symbol prison, worn Nicholas Berg, American businessman kidnapped Iraq 2004 whose execution Islamic State precursor organization recorded video posted online. Foley, 40, working Syria Boston-based news Web site GlobalPost disappeared Thanksgiving 2012. In statement Tuesday night Facebook page dedicated freedom, Foley’s mother wrote: “We never prouder son Jim,” Diane Foley wrote. “He gave life trying expose world suffering Syrian people. “We implore kidnappers spare lives remaining hostages. Like Jim, innocents. They control American government policy Iraq, Syria anywhere world.” Praising James Foley “an extraordinary son, brother, journalist person,” asked family’s privacy respected. In addition Foley Sotloff, least three Americans believed captives Syria, according 2013 GlobalPost article, including Austin Tice, freelance journalist whose articles appeared McClatchy publications The Washington Post disappearance August 2012. No one claimed holding them. According Committee Protect Journalists, least 66 journalists, 10 Syrian, killed covering Syrian war. If video authenticated, Foley would first American journalist known executed since conflict began early 2011. The video evoked 2002 taped execution Pakistan Wall Street Journal correspondent Daniel Pearl al-Qaeda. The Islamic State, offshoot al-Qaeda, powerful among number extremist organizations emerged Syrian civil war, began popular uprising President Bashar al-Assad. Fighting Assad U.S.-backed rebels, militants control much eastern Syria claim established Islamic caliphate spanning Syria neighboring Iraq. As group grown, merged group formerly known al-Qaeda Iraq, leadership Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. According U.S. intelligence, numbers thousands, including foreign fighters Europe United States. In April, Islamic State fighters swept across border northern Iraq, taking city Mosul moving southward within 60 miles Baghdad. Extensive reports executions, including beheadings crucifixions, emerged areas group’s control. This month, amid reports stranded besieged Iraqi minorities threatened execution, militants advanced eastward toward Irbil, capital semiautonomous Kurdish region Iraq. On Aug. 7, Obama authorized U.S. airstrikes rescue stranded minorities protect U.S. personnel facilities Irbil Baghdad. On Monday, total 68 strikes jets, bombers drones, Obama announced Iraqi Kurdish forces, U.S. air support, retaken strategic dam north Mosul militants pushed back Irbil. Within hours announcement, Islamic State posted online message warning would attack Americans “in place” response airstrikes. “We drown blood,” said. The title video posted Tuesday “A Message America” produced Islamic State’s media arm, according Site Intelligence Group, monitors extremist Web sites. A masked man dressed black shown standing unidentified desert location beside prisoner kneeling beside hands behind back. “Obama authorized military operations Islamic State effectively placing America upon slippery slope towards new war Muslims,” masked man says. The video shows clip Obama’s Aug. 7 announcement, followed statement prisoner. “I call friends, family loved ones rise real killers, U.S. government, happen result complacent criminality,” says. He asks parents accept “any meager compensation people effectively hit last nail coffin recent aerial campaign Iraq.” The prisoner also appeals “my brother John, member U.S. Air Force,” “think doing.” “I wish I time,” says. “I wish I could hope freedom see family again, ship sailed. I guess all, I wish I wasn’t American.” The masked man identifies prisoner “James Wright Foley, American citizen country.” He reaches large knife begins apparent beheading prisoner; screen fades black next image body head placed upon back. The masked man appears another prisoner, identified Sotloff, similar kneeling position. Foley reported dangerous recent crises imprisoned 44 days Libya 2011 forces loyal deposed leader Moammar Gaddafi. According GlobalPost, two eyewitnesses saw interception group armed men silver-colored van road near town Taftanaz northern Syria Nov. 22, 2012. Since then, GlobalPost “has mounted extensive international investigation . . . determine kidnapped Foley held,” GlobalPost said article Web site late Tuesday. Julie Tate Dan Lamothe Washington, Griff Witte London Souad Mekhennet Frankfurt, Germany, contributed report. | 3 |
If Only A Bird Really Did Poop on Putin | Vladimir Putin spoke dedication new monument First World War Moscow Friday. The Russian president said lessons war, began century ago summer, peace fragile, military aggression dangerous violence generate violence turn. Putin supported separatists Ukraine apparently shot Malaysian airliner last month, killing 298 people board. A bird defecated Putin speech, shown footage above. European countries observing centenary war weekend, claimed 16 million lives, soldiers civilians. | 1 |
Nigeria says it has deal with Boko Haram to release kidnapped girls | Abdel-Majed Abdel Bary, went rap name L. Jinny Lyricist Jinn, suspect beheading journalist James Foley week. Bary, 24, said left home last year join rebels Syria. According TMZ, music played BBC. The Independent newspaper reported tweeted photo holding severed head earlier August. ”Chillin’ homie what’s left him,” tweeted. Ex-ISIS hostages said nickname “John Beatle” British accent. Some analysts said killer Foley video British accent. Bary lived Maida Vale, located west London, reported Independent. His father Adel Abdul Bary, Egyptian refugee said aide Osama bin Laden. In tracks uploaded YouTube 2012, Bary talks violence drug use. ”It’s hard progress future damaged past still I try count blessings I thank Allah,” said one tracks. ”I’m trying change ways there’s blood hands I can’t change ways there’s funds bank. He added: “I can’t differentiate angels demons, heart’s disintegrating. I ain’t got normal feelings.” The Associated Press update: Obama faces tug military action Syria WASHINGTON (AP) — For three years, President Barack Obama resisted pull potential U.S. military action Syria. He held firm even civil war’s death toll climbed toward 200,000, Syrian government used chemical weapons civilians Islamic State militants strengthened amid chaos. Now Obama must decide whether extremist group’s murder American journalist James Foley, well broader threat group could pose U.S. interests, change cautious calculus. Pressure coming military leaders go Islamic State inside Syria. But must weigh aversion risks could come plunging United States country torn apart intractable internal conflict. White House officials suggested airstrikes Syria option, though officials say specific military proposals yet presented president. “We’re actively considering what’s going necessary deal threat, we’re going restricted borders,” said Ben Rhodes, Obama’s deputy national security adviser. “We’ve shown time there’s counterterrorism threat, we’ll take direct action threat, necessary.” Even Foley’s murder, Obama found far different footing Middle East probably expected sixth year presidency. After running White House pledge end Iraq war making good promise late 2011, Obama thrust U.S. military back Iraq month limited airstrike campaign Islamic State targets. Obama said send U.S. combat troops another ground war Mideast. But expanding airstrikes Iraq broadening include Syria could mean lengthy American military commitment region could consume much Obama’s remaining time office. “What learned past dozen years part world use military power unpredictable,” said Stephen Walt, professor international affairs Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School Government. That may particularly true Syria, President Bashar Assad’s government warring opposition forces. Unlike Iraq, battle lines clearly drawn. Syria host military players close proximity other, including Islamic State, al-Qaida-linked Nusra Front, mainstream Western-backed rebels pro-government forces. The Islamic State among groups fighting Assad, meaning U.S. campaign weaken extremists could actually strengthen leader White House sought push office. Obama could try counteract uncomfortable dynamic also taking strikes Assad, though could put U.S. hook kind long-term commitment rebuilding Syria tried avoid. The risks less troubling Obama allows Islamic State continue unfettered access safe Syria. Politically, could bolster argument critics overseeing American retreat world stage. It also could give militants space strengthen become threat U.S. interests region, also U.S. home. Obama’s military leadership made clear recent days threat Islamic State cannot fully eliminated without going group Syria, well Iraq. “This organization apocalyptic, end-of-days strategic vision eventually defeated,” said Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman Joint Chiefs Staff. “Can defeated without addressing part organization resides Syria? The answer no. That addressed sides essentially point nonexistent border.” To White House critics, unappetizing options result Obama’s foreign policy missteps. They argue gave extremists opening Iraq reach agreement Iraqi government leave U.S. forces country 2011. They say decision provide heavy weaponry moderate rebel groups Syria also helped facilitate Islamic State’s rise. Without course correction, Obama’s critics argue, U.S. greater risk. “If assist Iraqi partners moderate Syrians fighting ISIL directly target ISIL’s leadership networks Iraq Syria, I fear James Foley American die hands,” said Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., using one acronyms Islamic State. Obama’s advisers say responsibility stemming rise Islamic State rest solely United States. The White House imploring Sunni states region — Saudi Arabia, Jordan United Arab Emirates particular — wield influence tribal leaders Iraq get push Islamic State areas occupied. The U.S. also discussing ways allies Britain, France, Australia Canada become involved intelligence sharing, military assistance Kurdish forces Iraq moderate opposition forces Syria, necessary, joining U.S. military action. | 3 |
Iraqi media: ISIS militants have contracted Ebola | The man jumped White House fence month sprinted front door made much farther building previously known, overpowering one Secret Service officer running much main floor, according three people familiar incident. An alarm box near front entrance White House designed alert guards intruder muted officers believed request usher’s office, said Secret Service official spoke condition anonymity. The officer posted inside front door appeared delayed learning intruder, Omar Gonzalez, burst through. Officers trained that, upon learning intruder grounds, often alarm boxes posted around property, must immediately lock front door. After barreling past guard immediately inside door, Gonzalez, carrying knife, dashed past stairway leading half-flight first family’s living quarters. He ran 80-foot-long East Room, ornate space often used receptions presidential addresses. Gonzalez tackled counter-assault agent far southern end East Room. The intruder reached doorway Green Room, parlor overlooking South Lawn artwork antique furniture, according three people familiar incident. Secret Service officials earlier said quickly detained main entry. Agency spokesman Edwin Donovan said office commenting due ongoing investigation incident. People jumping White House fence become common occurrence, individuals tackled Secret Services officers guarding complex getting even third way across lawn. Gonzalez first person known jumped fence made inside executive mansion. Secret Service Director Julia Pierson said breach “unacceptable” her, Friday briefed President Obama plans shore security. Pierson expected face tough questions Gonzalez incident Tuesday hearing House Oversight Government Reform Committee. The hearing likely cover number security lapses agency, including new revelations published weekend The Washington Post failure identify properly investigate 2011 shooting attack White House. The detailed account month’s security breach comes people provided information incident The Washington Post whistleblowers contacted Rep. Jason Chaffetz, (R-Utah), chairman House Oversight subcommittee Homeland Security. Chaffetz said plans ask Pierson alarm meant alert officers intruders could silenced turned down. The congressman said two people inside agency told boxes silenced White House usher staff, whose office near front door, complained noisy. A Secret Service official told The Post usher’s office concerned boxes frequently malfunctioning unnecessarily sounding off. The alarm boxes, officers call “crash boxes,” key pieces agency’s first-alert system, according former agents officials. If spot intruder, officers trained hit large red button nearest box — sending alert every post complex location incursion, piping sound location boxes around property. “If true, fact crash boxes muted avoid ‘disruptive’ due lack resources insufficient number checkpoints barriers,” Chaffetz said. He called incident “failure leadership” Secret Service. “The agency needs solution goes deeper fences people,” Chaffetz said. “It must examine message sent men women protect president leader sacrifices security appease superficial concerns White House ushers.” The new revelations follow accounts provided The Post last week detailing Gonzalez’s ability enter White House reflected failure multiple levels security around compound. The agency relies successive layers fail-safe protecting president White House complex. In incident, plainclothes surveillance team duty night outside fence, meant spot jumpers give early warning made over. When team didn’t notice Gonzalez, officer guard booth North Lawn. When officer couldn’t reach Gonzales, supposed attack dog, specialized SWAT team guard front door — ready. The dog released, decision review. Some people familiar incident say handler likely felt could release dog many officers pursuit Gonzalez, dog may attacked instead. Since incident, Secret Service added additional layer temporary fencing agency reviews procedures. Alice Crites contributed report. Related: Secret Service fumbled response gunman hit White House 2011 Graphic: The night bullets hit White House Fence-jumper reveals security failures White House | 3 |
Insiders Claim Steel Apple Watch to Start at $500, Gold at $4,000 | India going serious public sector reforms Prime Minister Narendra Modi. So turning work quarter century OK, one civil servant found recently. India's Central Public Works Department (CPWD), press release dated Jan. 8, 2015, announced dismissal senior electrical engineer employed department 35 years. He worked first 10. It sounds like CPWD could use bit reorganisation. The employee stopped turning work 1990, inquiry launched 1992. The department seems forgotten 13 years: Charges clearly established six years ago, Verma apparently remained employment another eight years sacked today. It's clear press release whether paid whole period. In 2014, German civil servant admitted done work last 14 years, Verma beats decade. | 3 |
KFC Gets Occupational Business License To Sell Marijuana In Colorado Restaurants KFC Gets Occupational Business License To Sell Marijuana In Colorado Restaurants | When Apple unveiled first smartwatch earlier month, company told us lot design, customization options, type features expect. What hear about, however, technology Apple use power watch. Cowen Company analyst Timothy Arcuri spoke Apple's supply chain learn Apple Watch likely come two different storage capacities: 4GB 8GB. Arcuri revealed information note investors, according Apple Insider. Arcuri believes 4GB edition popular mainstream version, noting 8GB watch probably default configuration. This means able store apps, messages, fitness data, types files information directly watch. That amount storage space fairly standard smartwatches. Both Samsung's Gear 2 Sony's Smartwatch 3 also come 4GB storage space. This means Apple release 8GB version, it'll offer twice much storage current smartwatches. Arcuri's supply chain sources also said wireless chip inside Apple's watch would come GPS radio, odd given Apple said watch would need connected iPhone use GPS data. This chip reportedly similar wireless chip found inside iPhone 5s, Arcuri wrote. The Apple Watch released early 2015, expect learn next several months. SEE ALSO: 9 Ways To Reuse Your Old iPhone Now That You've Got The iPhone 6 | 3 |
#Hairgate: Reports of iPhone 6 pulling out hair, beards, likely exaggerated | HBO's subscription streaming service called HBO Now expected cost $15 per month, according International Business Times. The report says HBO targeting launch Now early April, ahead start date Game Thrones. While Game Thrones would great way HBO drive subscriptions new service, it'll careful plans that: last year, HBO's online streaming option cable subscribers, HBO Go, work many trying watch premiere. That would bad look new service, Times says HBO plan launching satisfied without issue. $15/MONTH WOULD MAKE HBO'S SERVICE NEARLY TWICE THE COST OF NETFLIX Apple reportedly one partners HBO could launch new service with. According Times, Apple aggressive attempts secure place one HBO's launch partners. If deal made, Apple TV users would able access stream HBO Now, potentially standalone app. Apple adding channels Apple TV last couple years, addition HBO's subscription streaming service would make device appealing. The Times notes HBO's parent company wants see service accessible platforms like Roku, Xbox, PlayStation well, clear discussions ongoing. Nonetheless, seems likely HBO would want work multiple major partners get service there. It's still known HBO's subscription streaming service actually offer. Though many hope access HBO Go receives — is, HBO's original content movies currently playing — possible case. HBO may want position service something distinctly different cable service way prevent subscribers moving online. On hand, $15 per month fee may mean HBO earning much regardless subscribe. That price would make tougher compete Netflix, HBO exactly trouble finding people willing pay subscription fees high past. With even wider audience service open to, HBO may worried. | 3 |
Video showing American journalist beheaded believed real, officials and family say | American photojournalist Luke Somers, held hostage al Qaeda Yemen, killed Saturday failed rescue attempt, sister said. There immediate comment Washington operation, Yemeni officials said conducted jointly U.S. Yemen. The British-born hostage's sister, Lucy, told NBC News' partner ITV News The Associated Press FBI inform family 33-year-old's death. The operation took place Shabwa province, Yemen interior ministry official told NBC News, adding 10 militants also killed. It came two days Pentagon acknowledged earlier U.S. commando mission rescue Somers failed. Teacher photographer Somers, British-born U.S. citizen, abducted year ago Sanaa working freelance photographer Yemen Times. Al Qaeda posted video Thursday showed Somers local militant commander threatening thwe hostage would meet fate three days U.S. meet group's demands. This breaking news story. | 3 |
Zack Snyder Kills "Stolen Batmobile" Rumor With Great Photo | 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. | 3 |
Senior Western Intelligence Official Confirms London Rapper Abdel Majed Abdel Bary Is A Suspect In The Foley Killing | Abdel Majed Abdel Bary, 23-year-old London hip-hop artist, emerged one main suspects investigation beheading journalist James Foley, London's Sunday Times quoted counterterrorism officials. Counterterrorism police MI5 believe Bary person appears video posted ISIS, also known Islamic State, shows beheading Foley last week. "The MI5 investigation man behind James Foley's murder ongoing managed identify masked British jihadist seen video holding knife throat," Sunday Times quoted police source saying. Fox News reported "senior Western intelligence official" also confirmed Bary believed Foley's murderer, U.S. intelligence officials declining comment. Fox News said Bary's father extradited Great Britain U.S. 2012 connection Osama bin Laden bombing U.S. Embassy bombings Africa 1998. A source told Fox younger Bary went Syria 2013 fight side ISIS. The Mirror reported Bary performing hip-hop music name L Jinny leaving parent's home fight Syria. Friends Bary told Mirror performer radicalized teachings preacher Anjem Choudary. "He talent," one friends told Mirror. "He could big Dizzee Rascal. He music huge names underground scene. People got head. It's transformed talented young guy vengeful extremist." The Mirror reported Abu Hussain Al-Britani, 20, computer hacker Birmingham, Abu Abdullah al-Britani, 23, Portsmouth, also investigated. A source told Mirror team soldiers ground Iraq Syria looking catch Foley's killer within next days. The source also said British intelligence services believe good beat identity British-born "Jihadi John" manhunt efforts turn up. | 2 |
Wife Of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Detained In Lebanon | update An Iraqi official today denied woman detained Lebanon yesterday wife Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, confusion continues reign identity woman child captured Lebanese army near border Syria, AP reported. Iraqi Interior Ministry spokesman Saad Maan Ibrahim told AP woman question indeed called Saja al-Dumani, reported yesterday. However, Ibrahim said al-Baghdadi’s wife, Lebanese officials claimed. Instead, sister Omar Abdul Hamid al-Dumani, Iraqi terror suspect held authorities country, Ibrahim said. BuzzFeed News’ report yesterday follows below. BF_STATIC.timequeue.push(function () { document.getElementById("update_article_update_time_4395015").innerHTML = UI.dateFormat.get_formatted_date('2014-12-03 07:11:48 -0500', 'update'); }); The Lebanese army says detained wife Islamic State Iraq Syria (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi close country’s border Syria, BBC reported. A child also reportedly detained. A file image made video posted militant website shows leader Islamic State group, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, delivering sermon mosque Iraq. AP Photo/Militant video, File Although identities officially made public, Reuters reporting woman question Iraqi named Saja al-Dulaimi, citing security official senior political source. She one 150 women released Syrian government jail part prisoner swap 13 nuns held al-Qaeda–linked Syrian militants March. The al-Safir newspaper said Baghdadi’s wife currently interrogated Lebanon’s Defense Ministry, BBC reported. There conflicting reports whether child Baghdadi’s daughter son. The security official cited Reuters said daughter, DNA tests carried confirm Baghdadi’s child. However, BBC reporting child son. It also unclear pair detained Lebanese authorities, Reuters saying occurred “in recent days,” source told AFP taken near Arsal 10 days ago. Speaking CNN, terror expert Director Asia Pacific Foundation Sajjan M. Cohel said, “It’s certainly new dynamic we’ve never seen anybody connected close al-Baghdadi detained.” However, Cohel questioned pair Lebanon: “Is estranged them? Has fallen them? Were escaping him?” Very little known al-Baghdadi. He seen public since June, last month ISIS denied reports injured killed air strike U.S.–lead forces near Mosul. | 2 |
Sugarhill Gang's Big Bank Hank Dead 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. | 0 |
Axl Rose Dead? Of Course Not — Tiresome Internet Death Hoax Plague Hits Guns N’ Roses Frontman | McDonald’s Will Stop Serving Overweight Customers Beginning 1/1/15 . Obesity America doubled last 2 decades become leading public health issue U.S. With two-thirds adult population overweight, McDonald’s decided become part solution – problem. fat-kid-in-mcdonalds According reports, beginning January 1, 2015, McDonald’s longer serve customers weight capacity 170 lbs women 245 lbs men. Children’s weight restrictions vary depending age height. McDonald’s currently running campaigns shake “junk food” image, insisting sell nothing good quality food. They branding “A dining experience fast food” “Good food served fast.” So know weigh? Will ask trust answer? NO They implementing scales every register like one photo below. You must stand ordering served. They also plan posting signs let customers know legal “Right refuse service anyone.” weight-limit-scales For drive-thru patrons may bit difficult enforce. However, person looks like exceed weight restrictions, refused service drive-thru window. | 3 |
Video messaging service verifies timing of CNN audio recording | A video airport worker stripping naked go security scanner protest heavy-handed security guards gone viral. Georgy Myakinkin, 31, works airport city St Petersburg northwestern Russia, finished shift going home remembered left keys work. According news.com.au, said: "I returned back airport section trains arrive passengers I stopped asked remove belt going scanner. "I know rules I know necessary pre-flight area strict, security guards heavy-handed. "When I refused told I wanted get keys, called police." When officers arrived also demanded remove belt, Georgy stripped everything walking scanner St Petersburg Pulkovo airport. He allowed get dressed leave, later realised video leaked he'd become online hit. The Russian Interior Ministry's transport department Northwestern Federal District said currently investigating alleged breach security. According Mirror, spokesman said: "We looking matter nothing say moment." George filed complaint police leaked video, adding: "I know leaked order embarrass me, I last laugh." | 3 |
CNN Plays Alleged Audiotape of Michael Brown ShootingMilitarization Of Police | This moment sleazy truth husband’s cheating ways exposed world scorned wife. Ting Su, 29, caught husband Cheng naked underground carpark China along twin sister tracking pair using mobile tracking system. When Su arrived scene confront them, surprised pair reacted bust jumped car. Su seized moment taking happy snaps driving off, leaving cheaters red-faced carpark. “It funny. Loads people grabbing phones I well. He banging fist window shouting her, wasn’t playing ball,” one witness said. The Mirror reports Cheng affair since Ting, filed divorce, gave birth twins. This article originally appeared News.com.au. | 3 |
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ISIS Claims To Have Captured US Airdrop Weapons | Online retail giant Amazon.com Inc. AMZN -1.98% plans open first brick-and-mortar store, according people familiar plans. The site, set open time holiday-shopping season Manhattan’s busy 34th Street, would mark experiment Amazon connect customers physical world. Amazon built business competitive pricing fast shipping. Until now, though, couldn’t compete immediacy traditional store. Amazon’s space 7 West 34th St., across Empire State Building Midtown, would function mini-warehouse, limited inventory same-day delivery within New York, product returns exchanges, pickups online orders. Opening physical location “about marketing Amazon brand,” said Matt Nemer, Wells Fargo analyst. “Same-day delivery, ordering online picking store ideas really catching on. Amazon needs center that.” Amazon also may consider using space showcase inventory, particularly devices like Kindle e-readers, Fire smartphone Fire TV set-top box, according people familiar company’s thinking. Operating stores also carries risks. Until now, Amazon largely avoided costs associated retailing, including leases, paying employees managing inventory hundreds stores. Those expenses could imperil company’s already thin profit margins. Some details New York store learned immediately, including size, length lease amount inventory would housed there. People familiar matter cautioned Amazon’s plans could change, store experiment could deemed unsuccessful. If successful, however, New York location could presage rollout U.S. cities, according people familiar company’s thinking. Amazon studied opening brick-and-mortar outlet years, even scouting locations hometown Seattle two years ago scrapping idea, said another person familiar effort. Amazon sold Kindles Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Target Corp. outlets, retailers pulled devices shelves two years ago apparent nod Amazon’s growing power retailing. The 12-story building 34th Street, owned Vornado Realty Trust, housed Ohrbach’s department store Mango Express stores street level. There two loading docks back building. The Amazon store shadow Empire State Building, last year attracted 4.3 million visitors observatory. It block east Herald Square, Macy’s Inc. flagship store draws 20 million annual visitors, according 34th Street Partnership, business-improvement district. “Foot traffic 34th Street unparalleled,” said Chase Welles, executive vice president SCG Retail, real-estate service company. The streetscape 34th Street changed dramatically since 1990s, populated low-end retailers. Since then, business-improvement district area companies spent $2 billion upgrades neighborhood individual properties, according 34th Street Partnership. Global national retailers Zara, Uniqlo Vince Camuto opened stores street. Vornado Chief Financial Officer Stephen Theriot hailed 34th Street building recent conference call analysts. “As former department store, it’s got high ceilings, got big, open floor plates, that’s type property lot creative class tenants” favor, said. Amazon studied opening brick-and-mortar outlet years, even scouting locations hometown Seattle two years ago scrapping idea. Bloomberg Ordering online option pick stores proved popular; retailers including Wal-Mart, Home Depot Inc. Macy’s, offer service. Others employ delivery services Google Inc., eBay Inc. startup Deliv Inc. fetch orders stores, rather warehouses, bring customers. Amazon experimented physical stores before, including pop-up shops locations run subsidiaries. Last November, Kindle-brand pop-ups appeared U.S. malls, selling e-readers tablets vending machines. Its Zappos unit store near Kentucky distribution center operated outlets hometown Las Vegas; Quidsi unit runs cosmetics store Manhasset, N.Y. Amazon also set large metal lockers convenience stores parking garages around country, accommodate deliveries returns. The lockers don’t offer same-day delivery, however. The lockers popular option Amazon expanded number cities, including overseas, initially offering Seattle. Amazon took inspiration trial U.K.’s Home Retail Group PLC, allowing customers order eBay goods online pick Argos stores, said one person familiar Amazon’s thinking. By year’s end Argos expects provide service 650 stores 65,000 eBay sellers. Other primarily online retailers opened physical storefronts, including clothier Bonobos Inc., eyeglasses purveyor Warby Parker, subscription beauty-products service Birchbox. New York-based Bonobos opened first 10 retail stores 2011; plans 40 2016, said Chief Executive Andy Dunn. The stores offer limited inventory customers determine size choose styles patterns; merchandise shipped home warehouse, collected later in-store. Mr. Dunn said customers order clothing Bonobos brick-and-mortar stores spend roughly twice much online shoppers. | 3 |
Is the Alleged Audio of the Gunshots That Killed Michael Brown a Hoax? | A video airport worker stripping naked go security scanner protest heavy-handed security guards gone viral. Georgy Myakinkin, 31, works airport city St Petersburg northwestern Russia, finished shift going home remembered left keys work. According news.com.au, said: "I returned back airport section trains arrive passengers I stopped asked remove belt going scanner. "I know rules I know necessary pre-flight area strict, security guards heavy-handed. "When I refused told I wanted get keys, called police." When officers arrived also demanded remove belt, Georgy stripped everything walking scanner St Petersburg Pulkovo airport. He allowed get dressed leave, later realised video leaked he'd become online hit. The Russian Interior Ministry's transport department Northwestern Federal District said currently investigating alleged breach security. According Mirror, spokesman said: "We looking matter nothing say moment." George filed complaint police leaked video, adding: "I know leaked order embarrass me, I last laugh." | 3 |
It’s About To Get Harder To Be Arrested For Pot Possession In New York City | A man genitals chopped thrown street angry mob India allegedly sexually assaulting young woman. It happened Ganganagar north-western state Rajasthan, graphic scenes captured video. According local authorities, extreme action response high-profile incidences sexual attacks India. World-wide condemnation greeted gang-rape student bus two years ago, shook image country. Alleged attacker Suresh Kumar, 40, molested teenager street, screams help alerted crowd came aid. Kumar dragged nearby butcher's shop beaten heavily sticks nearly hour, according reports. Vigilantes hacked genitals meat cleaver, throwing street. The incident left Kumar critical condition. A reported witness said action intended send message sexual assault tolerated. Aamir Dhawan, 30, said: "We lot intolerable offences women country recently, girls raped, hung, molested, time stopped. "This sends strong message anyone like - punished." A police spokesman, called attackers hand in, said: "As deplorable crimes are, law order maintained, lynch justice." Related2015 UN Millennium Development Goals: Brazil Hits Target But Others Failing Poverty EducationIndia: Girl Burned Alive For Refusing Stop Using Mobile PhoneIndia: Consider Husband Son Under Sharia, Clerics Tell Woman Raped Father-in-LawIndia: Girl Raped Killed Defending Father BeatingIndia Independence Day Speech: PM Narendra Modi Says 'Our Heads Hang Shame' Over RapesOver Half Indian Children Have Faced Sexual AbuseIndia: Fashion Shoot Depicting 2012 Delhi Gang Rape Murder Sparks Global Outrage | 3 |
CNN Broadcasts Purported Audio Containing Gunshots That Felled Michael Brown Jr.; Leaders, Celebrities Fill Pews At Teen’s Funeral | Critics slammed Vogue’s recent Kimye cover “disgusting,” what’s happening offices lately even worse! RadarOnline.com learned New York City’s dirtiest rats rolled red carpet welcome Anna Wintour Vogue staffers swanky new offices Freedom Tower. According insiders, pesky rodents invaded infamous accessories closet made presence known leaving droppings desks, computers, pricey couture! “The office over-run Vogue staff secretly whispering rats could cosmic payback Anna’s decision put Kim Kardashian Kanye West cover,” Vogue staffer revealed. “There much backlash, this!” Condé Nast Vogue recently decamped Times Square new digs One World Trade Center, move gone without hitch. PHOTOS: From Vogue To Vagina – Kim Kardashian Poses Nude For Paper Magazine’s 2014 Winter Issue – See The NSFW Photos! Vogue occupies floors 25 26, “this rats taken residence,” source said. “Condé Nast floors 20 44, rats confined Vogue floors only. Hey, New York City rats smart: know good stuff is!” “The famed accessories closet, put together designer wares old office, taking shape rats got it,” source revealed. “There droppings floor, shoe boxes chewed into.” “The rats appear gotten via venting, worked even staffers moving in,” source explained. “Walls moved accommodate last-minute design changes Anna Condé Nast, it’s assumed rats got in.” PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian & Kanye West Match In Blazers In The Big Apple Now, source said, “A strict food drinks policy people’s work stations issued infestation gone.” (The source said pin-thin Wintour does, fact, normally allow staffers eat office.) But meanwhile, “It’s unnerving come work morning, find rat droppings computers, desks!” source said. “Anna isn’t amused top pest control experts hired get problem dealt quickly.” Gawker, broke story, says Wintour told assistants pristine office must rat-free enters. PHOTOS: Kim Kardashian Shows Off Purse Daughter North Painted For Her Birthday, While Out With Kanye West New York City rats notorious able survive floods, snow storms, force nature….have finally met match Anna?” A rep magazine didn’t immediately respond request comment. | 3 |
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Terror Leader Ahmed Abdi Godane Killed in U.S. Strike | There conflicting claims ISIS border, reasons trust reporting claim false. | 3 |