With Easter Sunday just on the horizon, Christians across American observed Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ. 'Way of the Cross' walks took place in Ohio, Pennsylvania and over the Brooklyn Bridge, among others. These were just a few of the events that were taking place all over the world as Holy Week, which began on Palm Sunday, nears its end. Tens of thousands of people flocked to Pope Francis' Good Friday torchlight procession at the Colosseum in Rome. The pope used the service to stress the persecution of Christians. On Thursday the pope washed the feet of 12 inmates and a baby at Rome's main prison in a pre-Easter ritual meant to show his willingness to serve. NEW YORK . A 'Way of the Cross' procession makes its way from Brooklyn to Lower Manhattan on Good Friday in New York . Firefighter John Bartlett holds the cross as the procession reaches Lower Manhattan . The Way of the Cross is made up of fourteen stations that are related to the hours of Jesus Christ's life leading up to and after his crucifixion . The stations include Jesus carrying the cross, Jesus being nailed to the cross and Jesus being placed in the tomb . CALIFORNIA . An actor portraying Jesus carries a cross as he leads a religious procession in Los Angeles . The actors, which are also portraying Roman soldiers, are reenacting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ . There is no celebration of Mass on Good Friday, which many people fast on and abstain from meat . Good Friday is observed as a national holiday in a number of countries, including Australia, Brazil, Spain and the United Kingdom . Good Friday is not a government holiday in the United States but various states observe it as one, including Connecticut, Louisiana, Texas and New Jersey . INDIANA . An actor portraying Jesus is lashed by 'the Romans' during a reenactment of the Good Friday story in LaPorte, Indiana . During the reenactment, a woman tries to comfort Jesus as he rests for a moment . An actor portraying Jesus is raised on his cross during St. Joseph Catholic Church's rendition of the crucifixion . PENNSYLVANIA . 11-year-old T.J. New carries a wooden cross as members of the Forest Hills ministries march between two Methodist churches in Sidman, Pennsylvania . Members of Holy Annunciation Church in Hazleton walked for two miles throughout the city to commemorate the Stations of the Cross . During the procession women of the parish dressed as the women of Jerusalem and wept as Jesus died . At the 12th station, Jesus, portrayed by Luis Arias, is nailed to the cross . MISSISSIPPI . The crucifixion of Christ is reenacted by members of the Hispanic Ministry of The Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle in The Passion of Christ in downtown Jackson . Cathedral Rector Fr. Anthony Quyet Nguyen, right, leads parishioners during the reenacting of The Passion of Christ in Smith Park . Victor Gomez, assuming the role of Jesus Christ, carries

Summary: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ . 'Way of the Cross' walks took place in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Los Angeles and over the Brooklyn Bridge, among others . Just a few of the events that were taking place all over the world at Holy Week nears its end . Tens of thousands of people flocked to Pope Francis' Good Friday procession at the Colosseum in Rome .


Off target: It has been claimed the G36 (pictured) does not shoot straight when it overheats at 30C . The G36 was created for the requirements of the German armed forces but it is also used as an infantry weapon in around 50 countries. It is used in Britain by counterterrorism police. First made: 1995 . Calibre: 5.56 mm x 45 . Magazine capacity: 30 rounds . Weight: 3.63kg . Length: 755-1,002mm . Use in the UK: Between 2,000 and 3,000 G36 rifles belong to police forces across the country . An assault rifle used by counter-terror police does not shoot straight when it gets hot, tests claim. The Heckler & Koch G36 is inaccurate by up to 20 feet at long range when temperatures top 30C, it was found. The weapon also becomes unreliable when it is left in direct sunlight, exposed to humidity or fired repeatedly, according to a confidential report. The findings have prompted an urgent inquiry into the German-made firearm, which is used by law enforcement officers across the UK. Britain's police forces use a short-barrelled version of the weapon known as the G36C – and have a total arsenal of up to 3,000. Counter-terror and armed response unit officers use them when they need more firepower than the 9mm pistols or carbines they usually carry. Now experts at the Home Office's Centre for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) will lead the inquiry after Germany said the rifle had 'no future' with its military. A leaked report commissioned by Berlin's defence ministry said the precision and accuracy of the G36 deteriorated when it overheated, either because of the temperature or rapid fire. It concluded that when the atmospheric temperature reached 30C (86F), bullets missed their mark by about 50cm (20 inches) at a range of 200m (220 yards) and by up to six metres – about 20ft – over 500m (546 yards). Reports in the German media claimed it also started to become seriously inaccurate after it fired just two magazines – about 60 rounds. Heckler & Koch denies the weapon is inaccurate. But Britain's National Police Chiefs' Council has asked CAST to consider the findings. Simon Chesterman, spokesman on armed policing, said: 'The reliability of any weaponry that the police service uses is of paramount importance.' Superintendent Kevin Carter, of the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, which guards Britain's atomic plants, said it had not experienced problems but added: 'We will monitor the situation and await advice from CAST.' UK police are said to be desperate for a new firearm to help curb the threat of terrorists carrying high-velocity automatic weapons and using body armour. Officers are finding it increasingly difficult to maintain their ageing armoury and are concerned by the discovery of heavy weapons among criminal gangs. Under review: Deputy Chief Constable Simon Chesterman (pictured), the spokesman on armed policing at the National Police Chiefs' Council, has said the findings will be referred to the Home Office for urgent review . In service: The weapon is used by police forces across the UK. They have a total arsenal

Summary: Leaked report suggests G36 rifle did not shoot straight when it overheated . German army carried out tests and none of the 304 assault rifles passed . The weapon is used by British counterterrorism officers across the UK . An urgent Home Office review has been called for in light of the findings .


Kim Richards is speaking out for the first time since her shocking arrest last week following a drunken altercation at The Beverly Hills Hotel. The former child star turned Real Housewife discusses her demons in an emotional interview with Dr. Phil set to air April 28, her first for a national audience since the arrest. Among the topics the 50-year-old is slated to discuss is her longtime struggle with alcoholism. About her April 16 arrest, Richards reveals, 'I was angry and frightened and I was scared. I knew what I had done. The whole night is my fault. None of this would have happened if I didn’t drink.' Richards - who has been to rehab three times - was charged with with public intoxication, trespassing, resisting arrest and battery on a police officer and arrested at the Beverly Hills Hotel last week. Sat with Dr. Phil: Kim Richards is speaking out for the first time since her shocking arrest last week following a drunken altercation at The Beverly Hills Hotel . Contradicting reports: Some sources involved in production of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills say that Kim Richard's protestations that she was sober last season were laughable - while others say she was doing better than ever . Currently, Kim is scheduled to appear at the Los Angeles Superior Court on May 10 following her April 16 incident at the Polo Lounge where she 'caused a disturbance at the hotel restaurant and was taken into custody at the Beverly Hills Police Department.' According to the Richards family friend, Kim's drunk actions were brought on after watching the three-part reunion for the seventh season, which left her 'distraught' and 'very embarrassed.' But that wasn't the only cause. Kim's ex-husband Monty Brinson - who is battling Stage IV cancer - continues to lean on her for support, which fans were able to watch on the recent RHOBH season. 'A big part of all of this is that she is just stressed out,' the pal explained. 'She is under a lot of pressure, especially because of Monty. While Kim Richards staunchly defended herself during the last season of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills - maintaining that she no longer struggles with substance abuse - reports from the cast and crew tell a different story. Several sources involved in production told TMZ that Kim's recent protestations that she was sober were laughable. And while veteran cast members Kyle Richards, Lisa Vanderpump and Yolanda Foster learned to look the other way to avoid drama, Lisa Rinna and Eileen Davidson were the ones to confront the star. Insiders say that the 50-year-old would never drink where people could see her, sometimes drinking in the bathroom and emerging drunk. However, other sources from the show say that Kim was doing a better job than ever of keeping her addiction under control. Interestingly, Brandi Glanville - who was one of Kim's closest friends during season five - sided with both camps, depending on who you talked to. They knew better: Veteran cast members such as Kim's sister Kyle, Yolanda Foster

Summary: Confessed to Dr. Phil that she is struggling with alcohol in emotional interview . Spoke about her arrest on April 16 when she was taken into custody at the Beverly Hills Hotel for a 'drunken incident'


Two sisters from Oklahoma and Nebraska missing for nearly two weeks in Michigan survived on Girl Scout cookies while stuck in their snow-trapped SUV until state police discovered them Friday near Lake Superior in a remote part of the Upper Peninsula. A pilot noticed a reflection off the Ford Explorer and landed the police helicopter on shore, finally ending the women's unexpected wilderness adventure. Leslie Roy, 52, and Lee Marie Wright, 56, were examined at a hospital and released. ‘It was sheer joy,’ Detective Sgt. Jeff Marker told The Associated Press, describing their reaction to the rescue. ‘It was almost disbelief that it was finally happening.’ Alive! Lee Wright (left), and Leslie Roy (right) are pictured eating and keeping warm in state police coats after they had spent two weeks stuck in their disabled SUV in Michigan . Roy, of Valley, Nebraska, and Wright of Depew, Oklahoma, got stuck about three miles from Crisp Point Lighthouse in Luce County in the Upper Peninsula. They had been visiting relatives in Ishpeming, in another part of the peninsula, and were planning to head south April 11. They had a reservation at a hotel in Mackinaw City but never showed up. Instead, they were entombed in snow on a remote used road with eight boxes of Girl Scout cookies purchased from relatives and a bag of cheese puffs, Marker said. ‘They thought the road was plowed but it wasn't,’ he said. There is no cellphone service in the area. The car eventually lost power, too. Roy and Wright wore layers of clothes to stay warm as overnight temperatures fell to the 20s, and they also turned snow into water. ‘They heard crunching in the woods at night,’ Marker said. ‘They thought it was rescuers but no one came. Then they thought it was bears.’ When the search began, police said the women had told others about possibly visiting waterfalls and casinos on their way to the Lower Peninsula. Their Ford Explorer was spotted from a helicopter around 2.30pm, police said. About 25 minutes later, police officers who were called to the scene reached the car on foot. 'When we pulled up, they grabbed their purses and Lee Wright clutched onto her Bible and both women were very happy,' Marker told MLive.com. 'It was hugs all around.' Road trip: Roy (left), 52, and Wright (right), 56, had been visiting relatives in Ishpeming, Michigan, when on April 11 their Ford Explorer got trapped in snow on a little-used road . Life savers: The women survived by rationing eight boxes of Girl Scout cookies, a bag of cheese puffs and melted snow . The women were transported to Helen Newberry Joy Hospital to be checked by doctors. A photo of Roy and Wright showed them eating food and keeping warm in state police coats after the rescue. ‘They're walking. ... They're alive and well, just a little weak from being stuck for a couple weeks,’ said Sgt. Brent Rosten, of the Michigan State Police. The women's relatives were ecstatic to receive the good news Friday. 'My mom and

Summary: Leslie Roy, 52, and Lee Wright, 56, had been visiting relatives in Michigan when on April 11 their Ford Explorer got trapped in snow on remote road . SUV lost power and they had no cell phone service to call for help . Roy and Wright wore layers of clothes to stay warm as overnight temperatures fell to the 20s . Survived by rationing eight boxes of Girl Scout cookies, a bag of cheese puffs and melted snow . Helicopter pilot noticed a reflection off the Ford Explorer Friday and rescued the trapped women .


Field Marshall Erwin Rommel sporting his famous goggles which were in fact a five from British Major General Michael Gambier-Parry . He was the one German leader in the Second World War who the British regarded with honour. Field Marshal Erwin Rommel gained respect from his foes for his tactical acumen and sense of fairness during the battle for North Africa. Rommel, nicknamed the Desert Fox, also became an iconic wartime figure – and the stylish goggles he famously wore across his peak cap became part of the myth. Now the story of how the German came to be in possession of the goggles can be told for the first time. They were given to him by a British prisoner as a gift to thank him for retrieving a stolen hat. Major General Michael Gambier-Parry, of the 2nd Armoured Division, was captured with 2,000 of his men by Rommel in Mechili, Libya, in 1941. The German field marshal invited the British officer to dine with him in a gesture of military camaraderie. The pair shared good wine and smoked ‘excellent cigars’, according to Gambier-Parry’s granddaughter, Liza Donoghue, 67. During the meal, Gambier-Parry complained that a German soldier had taken his hat. A furious Rommel then took it upon himself to get the garment back to his prisoner. And when Rommel later found Gambier-Parry’s Army goggles in a staff car, he asked the British officer if he could keep them and Gambier-Parry agreed. Scroll down for video . German Panzer Mk III and a command vehicle in Libya during the North African campaign. Major General Gambier-Parry was captured by Rommel in Mechili, Libya, in 1941, before they had their amazing exchange . Rommel committed suicide in October 1944 after taking part in a failed plot to kill Hitler. Mrs Donoghue, of Bristol, said of her grandfather: ‘He respected Rommel. He always said that he was a fair general.’ The goggles are now housed in a museum dedicated to Rommel in Herrlingen, Germany.

Summary: Rommel, nicknamed the Desert Fox, became an iconic wartime figure . He was known for the stylish goggles he wore across his peak cap . They were actually a gift from British Major General Michael Gambier-Parry . He gave them to Rommel after the general helped retrieve his stolen hat .


It's a relationship that's fascinated the public and come under intense media scrutiny for years. Aaron Taylor-Johnson was just 19 when he met wife Sam, then 42, on the set of Nowhere Boy in 2009 in which he played the young John Lennon and she directed him. Six years, one marriage and two children later, the Hollywood actor has revealed that he doesn't even notice the age gap because of his mature nature - he is so grown up that friends of the couple call him Benjamin Button after Brad Pitt's character in the 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, who ages in reverse. Scroll down for video . Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 24, and wife Sam, 48, at the premiere of Avengers: Age of Ultron on April 13 . Alexander McQueen printed silk-chiffon dress . Available at Net-A-Porter! Visit site . She may have created controversy when she first started dating her 24-year-old now-husband Aaron Taylor Johnson, but this lady can cause some ruffles with her red carpet style, too. Sam Taylor-Johnson wowed at the Avengers Age of Ultron world premiere in LA alongside her Gucci-clad hubby. She wore a pink, feminine, floral Alexander McQueen frock, which boasted a soft and ethereal silhouette with its multiple layered ruffles and button detailing that captured our hearts. The classy mid-length dress accentuated Sam’s elegance and we love how she simply paired it with barely-there tan strappy sandals and a matching tan leather clutch bag. This is the perfect spring/summer dress with its floaty movement and light pink colorway, plus you could wear it from anything from a lunch date to a wedding, depending on how you style it. So take a leaf out of Sam's book and emulate her look by clicking right to Net-A-Porter to get her exact dress today! Or, make a more purse friendly pick with one of the pink floral options in our fashion edit below. They're all budding style wins! Topshop Scarf Print Sundress at Nordstrom . Visit site . Missguided Scuba Bardot Ivory Floral Bodycon Dress . Visit site . Lover Bloom Dress at Shopbop . Visit site . Vince Camuto Floral Print Scuba Pleated Fit & Flare Dress . Visit site . Depsite being a toyboy, Taylor-Johnson says friends liken him to Brad Pitt's character in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, in which Pitt ages in reverse . A recent Instagram image shows the couple clearly in love six years after they first met . In an interview in Saturday's Times magazine the co-star of the latest installment of Disney's superhero blockbuster Avengers: Age of Ultron says: 'I don't notice it now - we just instinctively gel ... People who know me call me Benjamin Button - they think I'm an old soul and she's a young soul.' Taylor-Johnson says he fell in love with Sam, the most commercially successful female film-maker in history after she directed Fifty Shades of Grey, which was released in February, on the first day they met on the set of Nowhere Boy in 2009. After a whirlwind romance, the

Summary: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, 24, is so mature friends call him Benjamin Button . Hollywood actor says he 'doesn't notice' 23-year age gap with wife Sam, 48 . The couple have been married for two years and have two daughters .


The stars of Married at First Sight embark on their honeymoons on tonight's episode of the FYI series, but all three of the couples quickly find themselves experiencing some serious trouble in paradise. Jaclyn Methuen, who nearly left husband Ryan Ranellone at the altar because she deemed him too unattractive, continues to put her new husband in the 'friend zone' during their romantic trip to Puerto Rico and at one point the 30-year-old even admits to him that she wanted to be a runaway bride. 'She wanted to run away. I just feel pure disappointment,' Ryan, 29, says in a web exclusive clip from the episode. 'This sucks. This absolutely sucks.' Scroll down for video . Hurt feelings: Jaclyn Methuen can be seen confessing to her new husband Ryan Ranellone that she wanted to be a runaway bride during a web exclusive clip from tonight's episode of Married at First Sight . Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer Classic . Get Ashlee's pair at Zappos! Visit site . A pair of stylish sunglasses are an essential component of any enviable ensemble. They will instantly add a dash of elusive cool, just take a look at Jaclyn Methuen. Jaclyn is rocking quite the sophisticated get up in her tan crochet cover up over a bright bikini but it's those Ray-Ban sunnies that really seal the sartorial deal for us. Ray-Bans are the ultimate wardrobe staple - they're not exactly unaffordable and they instantly give you that A-list edge. Snap up Jaclyn's pair (right) today! Alternatively, check out similar styles (below) to steal Jaclyn's look with a lower price tag. Our edit includes options from Forever 21, Kate Spade, Von Zipper and Shwood, starting at just $7.90. You'll be exuding cool just like Miss Methuen in no time! Shwood Canby Wayfarer Sunglasses at Zappos . Visit site . Forever 21 Metallic Tortoise Wayfarer Sunglasses . Visit site . Kate Spade New York Brigit Tortoise-Shell Wayfarers at Neiman Marcus . Visit site . VonZipper Booker Wayfarers at Zappos . Visit site . Just friends: The newlyweds enjoy a romantic dinner in Puerto Rico during their honeymoon, but things soon get awkward when they run out of things to talk about . And while Ryan enjoys taking in his pretty wife's bikini body, he admits he is growing increasingly irritated with her insistence on calling him 'dude' and 'bro' when they are supposed to be acting like a married couple. Jaclyn, who was single for seven years before saying 'I do', is struggling with how she should treat her husband, who she feels is a total stranger to her. 'We've only know each other for four days. This is uncomfortable,' Jaclyn says in a preview of Tuesday night’s episode. Last week, the sales rep from New Jersey refused to get intimate with Ryan on the night of their wedding, but it looks like she may be slowly - but surely - coming around to her new husband after spending time with him on the exotic getaway. Nice view: Ryan enjoys checking out his new wife in a bikini, but

Summary: Jaclyn Methuen nearly left her husband Ryan Ranellone at the altar because she wasn't physically attracted to him .


Her brother-in-law has led a personal crusade against poaching and protecting vulnerable wildlife. So Pippa Middleton’s decision to enjoy a plate of whale meat on holiday may have been rather difficult for Prince William to swallow. The 31-year-old, who styles herself as a food and lifestyle writer, has told of eating Minke whale – even though it is largely banned worldwide. She boasted of tucking into the delicacy in Norway, to the horror of environmental campaigners who say she is helping promote an ‘unimaginably cruel’ trade. Scroll down for video . Pippa Middleton has been slammed for ‘promoting the cruel and unnecessary whaling industry’. She's pictured here at the 2014 GQ Men Of The Year awards in London . In a gushing newspaper feature, the Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister described how the smoked meat was served in a ‘wonderfully convivial atmosphere’ at the Juvet Landscape Hotel in north-west Norway. Tucking into a starter prepared carpaccio-style – raw and very thinly sliced – she wrote: ‘We dined on smoked whale carpaccio (which tastes similar to smoked salmon but looks more like venison carpaccio).’ Ms Middleton said that she ate whale carpaccio in a 'convivial atmosphere on a large communal table' Earlier she had enjoyed a steam bath and rubbed ice on her body in a ‘snow spa’ at the upmarket hotel, where she spent the night in a £170-a-night ‘designer pod’. The hunting and importation of whale meat is banned in Britain, as it is in most parts of the world, by both the International Whaling Commission and by the international wildlife convention CITES. But Norway – as well as Japan and Iceland – has exploited legal loopholes that allow it to opt out of regulations. Last year it killed around 730 Minke whales, the highest number since it broke the moratorium on commercial whaling in 1993. Campaigners have long called for a crackdown, arguing the hunting process is ‘unimaginably cruel and inhumane’. The socialite, writing in the Daily Telegraph, said that she ate whale at the £123-a-night Juvet Landscape Hotel (pictured) Ms Middleton said that the dinner was cooked by Knut, the hotel’s owner. The Duchess of Cambridge's sister said that the establishment was an 'architectural gem' Pippa Middleton would be breaking British law if she had tucked into the whale meat in the UK. Britain has signed up to the International Whaling Commission, which makes it illegal to import or eat whale meat in this country. Whaling is also prohibited under EU law, but Norway is not a member of the EU. Last season, 731 minke whales were killed in Norway off the country’s northern coasts. The whaling season runs from April to August, when they are hunted from boats using grenade-propelled harpoons, which are shot from cannons into the whale’s chest. In the 1960s and 70s whale meat was commonly served in Norwegian school canteens and as part of military rations. It then fell out of favour, but has recently been adopted as a gourmet food trend. Fish market manager Marius Tvethaug said: ‘Smoked whale is one of the

Summary: Middleton wrote about eating whale for a national newspaper travel story . She described eating it at the £123-a-night Juvet Landscape Hotel . Whale And Dolphin Conservation group said the news was 'disappointing' The WDC said Ms Middleton should have gone whale watching instead .


Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has appeared in public for the first time in more than a year, his first since his country reached a landmark agreement with the US to reestablish ties. The state-run Cubadebate website says Castro greeted a group of Venezuelans visiting the capital of Havana. Cubadebate on Friday published four images that show Castro sitting inside a bus, each with a different person stretching an arm through the window to shake his hand. Images of Fidel Castro meeting with Venezuelan visitors to Havana were reported in Cuban media on Friday, though the encounters were said to take place on Monday . The meetings, with photos taken inside Castro's bus, are the former president's first public appearance since January 2014 . Castro's face is largely obscured by a dark-colored baseball cap. He sports longish gray hair and a beard. The website said the encounter occurred Monday, but did not explain the delay in publishing the photos. He is shown shaking hands, which Cubandebate said occurred 'for hours,' with Venezuelans in Havana who had come for solidarity events. Castro will turn 89 on Aug. 13. He was last seen in public at the inauguration of an artist's studio in January 2014. In February and March of this year, official Cuban media published photographs of Castro taken during private meetings with a Cuban student leader and with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. State media reports about the event said that Castro was 'full of vitality' and shook hands 'for hours' before going to a school . Castro, whose country has close ties with the leftist Venezuelan government, said that the South American country had become the target of 'imperial greed' Though Monday's reported appearance is his first in public since a landmark deal to reestablish ties between the US and Cuba, Castro met with spies released by the US in the agreement earlier this year . He also appeared with the Cuban agents who were freed from prison in December after a landmark agreement between the Obama administration and his brother Raul to reestablish ties between the island and the US. Fidel, older than his brother by five years, expressed skepticism about the deal, which includes plans for a US Embassy in Havana and has lessened travel restrictions. Cuban media said that Castro's meeting went off 'without the slightest of problems' and he urged his residents to write to Obama and urge him to stop saying that Venezuela y was a threat. It said that the former leader talked about how the South American country had become a target for 'imperial greed'. The American president signed sanctions against several Venezuelan officials earlier this year. Castro, whose recent public appearances often largely serve the function of proving that he is alive, was said to be 'full of vitality'. He also reportedly stopped and spoke at a school. The former revolutionary stepped aside temporarily as president due to serious illness in July 2006, and Raul took over permanently in February 2008 after he was elected the country's new leader. Fidel Castro took over Cuba

Summary: Cuban leader met Venezuelans in Havana 'for hours,' state media says . Appearance on Monday was first since January art show last year . Longtime president had met in private with Cuban spies in February .


The eight-year-old girl who died in a horrific accident in New South Wales has been identified as a nine-year-old boy continues to fight for his life following the two-car collision on New South Wales' Central Coast. The young girl has been named as Piper by 9News and was in the car with her mother, Chantelle Boddy, and two brothers when it is believed their Holden Astra aqua-planed, spun out of control and ended up on the other side of the road. Piper's grandmother, Helen Boddy, was also in the vehicle at the time of the accident on Wyee Road near Doyalson about 5.15pm on Saturday. Scroll down for video . The eight-year-old girl who died in a horrific accident near Doyalson in NSW Central Coast has been identified as Piper (pictured) She was travelling with her two brothers (pictured), her mother and grandmother when the accident happened . The incident also left passengers in the ute that collided with the Astra with severe injuries. Warwick Milham arrived at the scene after hearing his wife, Glenda, and daughter, Michelle, were involved in the crash. Glenda suffered a fractured neck while Michelle had broken bones. 'It was a horrendous scene. I wouldn't wish it upon anybody,' Mr Milham told 9News. With the crash claiming Piper's life, the national Easter long weekend death toll now stands at 10. In pictures, the eight-year-old appears to be a happy child, smiling in her blue and white school uniform. The seven people involved in the crash were all trapped in the wreckage before being released from the two vehicles by emergency services. Two boys, aged nine and 12, were airlifted to The Children's Hospital at Westmead. Warwick Milham (pictured) got the call his wife and daughter had both been injured in the crash when they hit a Holden Astra . Glenda Milham (left) suffered a fractured neck, while daughter, Michelle (right), had broken bones . Heavy rain caused a car containing two adults and three children to spin out of control, colliding with a ute (pictured) The seven people involved in the crash, which happened about 5.15pm on Saturday, were all trapped in the wreckage before being released from the two vehicles by emergency services . The younger boy remains in a critical condition while the older boy is now stable. A 54-year-old woman was the driver of the car, with a 31-year-old woman the front-seat passenger. A 32-year-old woman was driving the ute, with a 61-year-old woman in the front-passenger seat. All women sustained fractures in the crash and were taken to John Hunter Hospital. They are reported to be in a stable condition. Wyee Road was closed for seven hours while Crash Investigation Unit police examined the scene. 'When you get behind the wheel you accept the risks that go with it and that includes the real possibility you will change your family's life or that of another family forever.' 'As wet weather is expected to continue across the remainder of Easter – I am urging all road users to slow down, adjust to the conditions

Summary: The eight-year-old girl who died in a NSW car crash has been identified . Piper was with her brothers, mother and grandmother during the accident . One of her brothers continues to fight for his life in Westmead hospital . Piper's death brings the national Easter long weekend road toll to 10 .


A Utah man confessed to stabbing his ex-wife to death on Wednesday when he called 911 and turned himself in. Spencer Gerlach, 20, told police that he and his ex-wife Keltsie Gerlach were having a dispute on Wednesday afternoon that escalated into murder. The topic of their argument is not yet known. Chief Mike Nelsen, Brigham City Police Department told Fox that when police arrived, Keltsie was found dead in the living room with stab wounds. Scroll down for video . Confession: Spencer Gerlach, 20, told police that he and his ex-wife Keltsie Gerlach were having a dispute on Wednesday afternoon that escalated into murder . Tragic murder: Keltsie Gerlach was found in the living room stabbed to death as her 15-month-old baby girl (right) was sleeping in the next room . The couple's 15-month-old daughter was unharmed in her crib and was asleep in the next room. The baby was taken by the Division of Child and Family Services. The couple were recently divorced and Keltsie lived in her Utah apartment alone with her daughter. It's unknown as to why Spencer was at her residence on Wednesday. Cache Valley Daily reports that Investigators interviewed Gerlach on Wednesday nightand are unsure of his motive for killing Keltsie. There were no indications inside the apartment that the couple had been fighting or struggling. A large knife at the scene and is believed to be the murder weapon. The victim’s body was sent to medical examiners to determine how many times she was stabbed. Spencer faces first-degree murder charges and was booked at Elder County Jail. Once in love: The couple, pictured in happier times, were recently divorced and Keltsie lived in her Utah apartment alone with her daughter . Tuned himself in: Spencer Gerlach told police he stabbed his ex-wife Keltsie Gerlach during an argument . Father: Spencer Gerlach, whose 15-month-old baby slept as he allegedly murdered his ex-wife, has been charged with first degree murder .

Summary: Spencer Gerlach, 20, admitted to stabbing his ex-wife Keltsie Gerlach to death as their 15-month-old daughter slept in the next room . The baby girl was unharmed and was taken into custody by Child Services . The cause of argument that led to the murder is unknown . Spencer faces first-degree murder charges and was booked at Elder County Jail .


The worry for Virgil van Dijk is obvious. Holland’s national team have already conceded more goals in five Euro 2016 qualifiers than they lost in the entire qualifying campaign for the last World Cup. And still Guus Hiddink never calls or writes. The Celtic defender made it into two squads last year. But one step forward is usually followed by two steps back. When the Dutch were drawing 1-1 with Turkey the other night he was sunning himself in the Arabian Gulf and bumping into club-mates instead. Virgil van Dijk has been in fine form for Celtic but wasn't rewarded with a call-up to the Holland national team . Van Dijk's last call-up to the Dutch side came last year though he has never been capped by his country . ‘I saw Stuart Armstrong and Callum McGregor,’ he says in deadpan fashion. ‘The better players were with their national teams. I was in Dubai.’ A holiday in Dubai is rarely a cause of self-pity. Yet van Dijk’s gripe is obvious. His breakthrough to the national squad was short-lived and he can’t shake the nagging belief that he might have a better chance of playing for his country if he performed in a more respected league than the SPFL. Celtic boss Ronny Deila denies this, using Jason Denayer’s Belgium debut against Israel by way of a counter argument. ‘I don’t think the Belgian national team is any worse than the Dutch,’ he insists. ‘Right now, it is better. So I don’t think that is the answer. ‘I don’t know the level of the other central defenders in Holland, but they must be very, very good to be better than Virgil, in my opinion.’ Van Dijk’s rivals for Hiddink’s attentions are Stefan de Vrij, Bruno Martins Indi, Jeffrey Bruma and Joel Veltman. None are superstars. But they play in Italy, Portugal or Holland. All three leagues have a better reputation than the SPFL and the worry for Celtic is that van Dijk knows it. Van Dijk says he was happy for team-mate Jason Denayer, who made his debut for Belgium against Israel . ‘Yes, I think that’s maybe one of the big reasons,’ says the defender. ‘They don’t take the (Scottish) league too serious. I don’t know what the reason is, but until then I just need to keep working and hopefully get a call-up. ‘Nobody asks the manager (Hiddink) or his staff either why I’m not getting a call-up. For me, the only thing I can do is play well for Celtic, work hard and prove myself day in and day out. ‘I’ve watched most of the games, including the highlights from the Turkey game last week. Sometimes you hope you get a chance. But until that day will come, it’s just for me to work hard and win games for Celtic and prove myself. ‘If I’m in the national team it would be a big bonus because it’s only like last season that I’ve been playing okay and I’ve tried to continue that this season. If I get a call-up then great.’

Summary: Virgil van Dijk was on holiday in Dubai while Holland played two games . Young Celtic defender hasn't been called up since last year . Ronny Deila says it isn't due to standard of Scottish football . Team-mate Jason Denayer made his Belgium debut against Israel .


In-form Lazio will have an extra spring in their step when they take to the Stadio Olimpico pitch to face Empoli on Sunday. The Roman outfit clinched a spot in the final of the Coppa Italia on Wednesday with 1-0 victory over Napoli, a result which sealed a 2-1 triumph on aggregate. They will now face Juventus in the Coppa final on June 7. And defender Mauricio managed to capture the celebrations of the Lazio supporters using a selfie stick after they secured their progression. Lazio defender Mauricio captures the Lazio fans celebrations via selfie stick . Senad Lulic, the Lazio midfielder who scored the winning goal on Wednesday, said to Gazzetta dello Sport: 'It was important to reach the final. 'Juve are the strongest team in Italy but I think if we continue to play as we are doing we will have a chance in the final.' Lazio will try to win for the eighth consecutive game in Serie A this weekend. They are third in the standings, 15 points behind Juve but just one point adrift of Roma. Senad Lulic (left) celebrates scoring the winner for Lazio against Napoli . Substitute Lulic timed his run perfectly to tap in a late winner in Lazio's 1-0 defeat of Napoli (2-1 on aggregate) 'We are doing great and we want to finish as high as possible in the Serie A standings,' Lulic continued. Juve go into Saturday's game at bottom-side Parma after one of their most impressive performances of the season. Massimo Allegri's side hit back from a first-leg defeat with a 3-0 triumph at Fiorentina to reach the Coppa final.

Summary: Lazio host Empoli at the Stadio Olimpico in Serie A on Sunday . Roman outfit secured spot in Coppa Italia final in midweek . Beat Napoli 2-1 on aggregate and will face Juventus in the final . Defender Mauricio captures fans celebrations with selfie stick .


It seems there is nothing that Vivienne Westwood cannot transform, especially after she recently added a luxury penthouse hotel suite to her impressive design portfolio. Following her venture redesigning flight attendant uniforms for Virgin Atlantic last year, the talented designer has turned her hand to the hotel business. Breaking records for the largest suite in Los Angeles, the Westwood-designed penthouse at The London West Hollywood hotel is set to open next month, and it will cost a eye-watering $25,000 (almost £17,000) a night. The master bedroom suite includes a contemporary king-sized four poster bed, with cushions and a tapestry designed by Westwood . Wouldn't say no! The luxurious bathroom from the designer hotel suite in LA provides the perfect retreat . Fashion-conscious travellers will not be disappointed as the 10th-floor penthouse - measuring 11,000 square feet with two levels - will feature exclusive art, decor and custom furnishings, created in collaboration with Richmond Design. Guests can spot Westwood-designed prints, tiles and even scarves in the LA suite, before spending an hour of exclusive private shopping at the Vivienne Westwood store in West Hollywood, with an added discount. If this was not enough to tempt Westwood fans, they will even receive his and her gift bags upon arrival. The English designer has waved her magic wand over the suite, with many furnishings featuring the iconic Westwood pattern . What a view! Enjoy celebrating on the roof terrace, which holds up to 300 people . Guests enjoy an outdoor dinner at the penthouse of The London West Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles . Jeff Kulek, the hotel's general manager, said in a statement: 'We are proud to unveil the city's largest, most lavish and fashion-forward hotel suite, inspired by renowned designer Vivienne Westwood, and we look forward to impressing our discerning guests with all it has to offer.' The suite overlooking LA can hold 300 people for a private function and is part of the hotel's $25 million (approximately £17 million) renovation project. For those looking to entertain guests, the suite has 5,000 square foot of private outdoor roof space, boasting breathtaking panoramic city views. 'We were initially approached by The London West Hollywood to add inspiration to the penthouse with our prints and graphics,' said Andreas Kronthaler, Vivienne Westwood's husband and co-designer. The bi-level penthouse, inspired by Vivienne Westwood, is opening on May 18 at $25,000 a night . He added: 'We have specially curated rugs, wall-hangings and soft furnishings to bring a subtle element of our brand to the luxury apartment. 'It's really exciting to see our designs translated into an interior space.' The stylish pad comes with at an equally lavish price and guests will fork out a hefty $25,000 per night. The 'Adventure' tapestry is featured in the master bedroom suite and is from Westwood's spring/summer 2001 collection, Exploration . Make an entrance through the double entry doors which open onto a large foyer that connects to a 2,000 square foot grand salon with large corner sofas, bespoke cabinetry and rich furniture, accented by Vivienne Westwood cushions and upholstery. The

Summary: The Vivienne Westwood suite will debut at The London West Hollywood . Opening in May, the 11,000 square foot suite is dubbed the largest in LA . The English designer's cushions, tapestries and scarves are on display . Guests can have an exclusive hour of shopping at Westwood's store .


The son of the Sultan of Brunei, one of the world's richest men, has wed bride Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah in a spectacular ceremony at the monarch's 1,788-room palace in Brunei's capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. Prince Abdul Malik, 31, exchanged vows with Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah, 22, in front of crowds of friends and family, nobility and foreign dignitaries amid mind-boggling splendour. The newlyweds' matching gold outfits were both embellished with diamonds, while blushing bride Raabi'atul carried a bouquet made of dazzling gems, rather than flowers. Scroll down for video . The enthronement ceremony of Prince Abdul Malik, 31, and Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah, 22, took place in the lavish settings of 1,788-room palace, Istana Nural Iman in Brunei . The happy couple: The bride clutches a bouquet of crystal flowers, and sports a breathtaking three-piece jewellery set, with sizable emeralds . The Prince is the youngest child of the Sultan, Hassanal Bolkiah, and his wife, Queen Saleha, and is second in the line of succession to become the next Sultan of Brunei. Today's 'bersanding' or enthronement ceremony is usually the highlight of the wedding festivities, and saw the bride and groom seated next to each other, dressed in opulent traditional attire on gilded thrones in the Throne Chamber of the Istana Nural Iman palace. According to The Brunei Times, also in attendance were seven Malaysian state rulers and the governor of Saudi Arabia, and this is the first time that the couple have appeared together since the festivities started on 5 April. The couple wore matching traditional Malay dress, with the bride's veil constructed of swathes of intricate lace. The 22-year-old bride, who worked as a systems data analyst and IT instructor, sported a breathtaking diamond tiara studded with six teardrop-shaped emeralds. A diamond necklace with a central pendant of three emeralds the size of grapes, glittered around her neck, while a matching brooch of two egg-shaped emeralds dangled from a diamond setting. Prince Abdul Malik (pictured left) prays with bride, Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah. Malik is the son of the Sultan of Brunei, one of the wealthiest men in the world . Everyone in the room is seen praying during the ceremony of the Prince and his new bride . The bride's Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah, 22, has her veil adjusted as she shows off her diamond and emerald tiara, necklace, brooch, bracelet and ring - as well as the delicate posy made of gems . Shoes fit for a princess: The bride wore jewel-encrusted Christian Louboutin heels, as well as a chunky pure gold anklet . The Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, was seen in traditional dress at the wedding ceremony of his son . Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah also toted Christian Louboutin heels encrusted Swarovski crystals, with the distinctive red sole, as well as a chunky gold anklet. The newlyweds sat side by side praying during a section of the ceremony, and at one point, the Sultan was seen caressing the arms of his son's hand

Summary: Prince Abdul Malik, 31, marries data analyst Dayangku Raabi'atul 'Adawiyyah Pengiran Haji Bolkiah, 22, today . Malik is the youngest child of the Sultan and wife, Queen Saleha, and is second in line to become the next Sultan . Ceremony took place in the monarch's lavish 1,788-room residential palace, Istana Nural Iman in Brunei's capital .


An Alabama inmate who spent nearly 30 years on death row will go free on Friday after prosecutors told a court there is not enough evidence to link him to the 1985 murders he was convicted of committing. Jefferson County Circuit Judge Laura Petro on Thursday dismissed the case against Anthony Ray Hinton. The district attorney's office told the judge Wednesday that their forensic experts couldn't determine if six crime scene bullets — which were the crux of the evidence against Hinton at an expected retrial — came from a gun investigators took from his home. Hinton was convicted of two 1985 murders that occurred during robberies of fast-food restaurants near Birmingham. Prosecutors linked Hinton to the killings through a .38-caliber revolver found at his house. Couldn't match the bullets: Anthony Ray Hinton, pictured this week, spent nearly 30 years on Alabama's death row but will be freed Friday morning after prosecutors told a judge they won't re-try him for two slayings . All smiles: Anthony Ray Hinton hugs his family members after learning he will walk free after spending 30 years behind bars . The U.S. Supreme Court last year sent Hinton's case back for a potential new trial, which prompted a re-examination of the evidence. 'We've been hoping for this. We've believed that this should have happened,' said Bryan Stevenson, Hinton's attorney and director of the Alabama-based Equal Justice Initiative. The Jefferson County District attorney's office could not immediately be reached for comment. Stevenson has been arguing for 16 years that Hinton was innocent and that he was at his job at a warehouse when the crimes were committed. Hinton wept Wednesday night after learning the news that he would finally go free, Stevenson said. A spokesman for the Alabama Department of Corrections said Hinton is expected to be released from the Jefferson County Jail on Friday morning. 'Every day, every month, every year that the state took from him, they took something that they don't have the power to give back. While this moment is quite joyous and is quite wonderful, this case is quite tragic,' Stevenson said. At his initial trial, state experts testified that the four bullets fired during the robberies, and another two from a similar robbery-shooting at a Quincy's restaurant in Bessemer, had all been fired from a revolver found at Hinton's home. Going free: Former death row inmate Anthony Ray Hinton, pictured in an undated older mugshot and an undated more recent mugshot, will go free on Friday after being imprisoned for 30 years . The Supreme Court last year ruled that Hinton had 'constitutionally deficient' representation at his initial trial. Hinton's defense lawyer wrongly thought he had only $1,000 to hire a ballistics expert to try to rebut the prosecution evidence, according the court opinion. Hinton's lawyer hired the only person willing to take the job at that price, even though he had concerns about the expert's credentials. 'He was a poor person who was convicted because he didn't have the money to prove his innocence at trial. He was unable to get

Summary: Anthony Ray Hinton released 30 years after being in prison on death row . Hinton was convicted of shooting to death two fast food restaurant mangers in two separate 1985 robberies . Hinton was granted re-trial by the U.S. Supreme Court and experts found that there was not enough evidence to prove Hinton's gun shot the men . 'He was a poor person who was convicted because he didn't have the money to prove his innocence at trial,' said Hinton's attorney .


Manchester United's humiliation of their noisy neighbours City at Old Trafford led the club's official website to claim the city was turned red once more in the space of 90 minutes. Yet was this the case? Was that 4-2 win a sign that United are the dominant force in Manchester again, or should we just chalk it off as nothing more than a bad game for the defending champions? City had, after all, beaten United four consecutive times going into the derby, so should the red half of Manchester be so confident sitting four points ahead? Here is Sportsmail's verdict on the issues. Is Manchester red again? Of course not, it is neither red or blue. United’s website declared this to be the case and they will rightly revel in Sunday’s victory for a while. What perhaps best sums up City’s current plight, meanwhile, is that they have been dragged back in to this parochial little squabble at all. Manuel Pellegrini and his players began this season with aspirations of defending their Barclays Premier League title and making an impact on the Champions League. Manchester United's players celebrate together during the derby win for the red half of the city . Juan Mata salutes the Old Trafford crowd while Ashley Young and Wayne Rooney celebrate his goal . With United setting their own sights no higher than a return to the top four, the club from the other side of town were the least of their worries. Yet here we are in April with City already being lapped by league leaders Chelsea and United now easing away from them in third. It’s a remarkable state of affairs even if a look at the fixture list does offer City some semblance of hope. United’s next two games are at Chelsea and Everton, and they still have a home fixture with Arsenal and a visit to Crystal Palace to follow. City, on the other hand, have four home games you would expect them to win and away matches at Spurs and Swansea. Can City take maximum points between now and the end of the season? In theory they could but that would take some doing from a team that looks to be on the floor. At the Etihad they spoke of ‘trajectory’ the day they hustled Mark Hughes out of the door in 2009 and it is a word that neatly works to sum up the differences between red and blue. Apr 18 - Chelsea (a) Apr 26 - Everton (a) May 2 - West Brom (h) May 9 - Crystal Palace (a) May 17 - Arsenal (h) May 24 - Hull City (a) Apr 19 - West Ham (h) Apr 25 - Aston Villa (h) May 3 - Tottenham Hotspur (a) May 10 - QPR (h) May 17 - Swansea City (a) May 24 - Southampton (h) United won the battle against City but the war is still ongoing with six Premier League games remaining . United manager Louis van Gaal thanked supporters for their patience after Sunday's victory . Why do United

Summary: Manchester United beat their rivals City 4-2 at Old Trafford on Sunday . It led to supporters claiming Manchester had been turned red once more . United had lost their four previous derbies against their great rivals City . Louis van Gaal appears to have turned United's fortunes round this year . Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman examines the issues after the fierce derby . READ: Five things Van Gaal has done to transform results at Man Utd .


Alan Gordon scored a first-half winner for LA Galaxy as they got over their nightmare start to the season against Seattle Sounders to move off the foot of the Western Conference in Major League Soccer. Robbie Keane and Clint Dempsey were both left out of their sides through injury but despite the absence of their Irish designated player - who was sat in the stands alongside David Beckham, the Galaxy were able to find just their second win of a difficult campaign so far. Gordon found the net with just his second goal of the season and it proved enough despite the Sounders having plenty of chances to equalise at the StubHub centre. Chad Marshall gets to the ball ahead of LA Galaxy striker Alan Gordon, who scored the opening goal . LA Galaxy (4-5-1): Penedo; Gargan (Meyer 86 mins), Gonzalez, De La Garza, Rogers; Ishizaki, Garcia, Husidic (Villarreal 83), Juninho, Zardes; Gordon. Unused subs: Dunivant, Jamieson, Maganto, Rowe, Vayrynen. Booked: Gargan, Husidic, Juninho, Gordon. Manager: Bruce Arena. Seattle Sounders (4-4-2): Frei; Mears, Evans, Marshall, Remick; Roldan (Aaron 85), Rose, Alonso, Pappa (Mansaray 89); Neagle (Barrett, 74), Martins. Unused subs: Azira, Gonzalez, Perkins, Scott. Booked: Martins, Marshall. Manager: Sigi Schmid. Referee: Mark Geiger. Both sides started strongly, but it was the Sounders' Lamar Neagle had the first chance of the game after nine minutes, flicking on from a cross that was tipped over the crossbar by Jaime Pendeo. Neagle again saw a header blocked by the keeper after 21 minutes and though it was the visitors with the best of the early chances, one minute later the Galaxy were ahead. Juninho sent a cross dep into the penalty area and centre back Omar Gonzalez rose to direct it back across Stefan Frei's goal. The Swiss goalkeeper scrambled to re-adjust but was beaten to it by Gordon who could hardly miss and duly put the Galaxy into the lead. Neagle had a third chance on the stroke of half-time but couldn't find the net having exploded through the Galaxy defence only to place his shot too close to Penedo who saved easily, diving to his right. The home side went in at the break ahead, and they came close to doubling their lead almost immediately after the break when Robbie Rogers shot low, forcing Frei into a sharp save at his near post. Juninho fired wide from distance moments later. Brad Evans of Seattle Sounders wins a high ball against Galaxy goalscorer Gordon in the first half . But back came the Sounders, and they should have levelled when Andy Rose latched on to a low cross but fired straight at Penedo from point-blank range when anywhere else would have led to a goal. The remainder of the game saw few clear-cut chances. Obafemi Martins had an effort easily saved from distance and while the home side looked dangerous on the break they often failed with the final ball. And so Gordon's strike proved enough as Galaxy claimed just their second win of the 2015 MLS season.

Summary: Alan Gordon put LA Galaxy into the lead after 23 minutes with a header . Robbie Keane and Clint Dempsey both missed the game through injury . Lamar Neagle had a number of chances to score for the visitors . David Beckham was present to watch the MLS clash at the StubHub Arena .


No need to call the cops, the three men caught on camera smoking marijuana in an entertaining new video are actually former police offers themselves - and, of course, the substance that they're lighting up is completely legal. Recorded in the state of Washington, where recreational use of marijuana was legalized in July of last year, the video, created by YouTube channel Cut, sees each of the three ex-cops taking hits from a bong, before offering their thoughts, both funny and thoughtful, on the controversial substance. 'It's like the last piece of prohibition,' says Robert, 73, who worked as a police officer from 1970 to 1986 before performing criminal justice training for another decade. 'I think it should be legal [and] I think it should be more widely available for medical reasons.' Scroll down for video . Doobie discussions: Former police officers Rene, left, Robert, center, and David, right, discuss marijuana while smoking from a bong in a new video produced by Cut . Released on April 20, which is affectionately referred to as 420, a day widely regarded by marijuana users as the national day for getting high, the video shows the three men smoking several times over the course of a few hours while discussing the drug, eating snacks, and playing games, including crude card game Cards Against Humanity. 'I tried it once and I tell you, I was on a waterbed with a very agreeable woman and listening to Rhapsody in Blue, which I know lasts for about 18 minutes and 40 seconds, and it lasted for, oh hell, two or three hours,' says Robert. David, who served as a reserve police officer from 1997 to 2004, says he smoked for the first time at the age 14, but stopped for a while afterward because he got caught. 'The last time I smoked was probably in 1968 when I was in college,' says Rene, 67, who was on the force from 1970 to 1997. Celebrating 420: The video was released on April 20, which is regarded by many smokers as the national day to get high . They've got the munchies: The three ex-cops snacked on chips and cookies while they smoked and talked for several hours . In between bong hits and self-administered field sobriety tests, the trio debates the dangers and benefits of using marijuana. Rene says that one argument for legalizing the drug is knowing what you're getting when you buy it; he explains that when people get it on the street, they don't always know what their marijuana has been cut with. Sometimes it can be mixed with more dangerous substances. While they disagree on whether it's a gateway drug - Robert notes that every heroin addict started out drinking milk, implying that it's difficult to link the use of one product to another - they all seem to agree that legal repercussions for using marijuana do more harm than good. 'It costs more to put someone in prison than it does to send someone to Harvard,' says Robert, suggesting that sending people to prison

Summary: The video was filmed in the state of Washington, where recreational use of marijuana was legalized in July of last year . Each of the three police officers admitted to trying the controversial drug in the past .


A couple have been spared prison for felony child neglect after admitting to locking their three young children in a room with urine and feces for 24 hours a day - and feeding them through a gate. Scott Suggs, 28, and Brandy Kangas, 36, were arrested after police received an anonymous tip regarding the welfare of their children, a 17-month-old boy and two girls, aged three and four. When police arrived at their home in Fredericksburg, Virginia, last December, they discovered the youngsters locked in a 'sparsely furnished' room, where they had seemingly 'remained at all times'. The room was stained with human urine and feces and had a homemade 'gate', which the children appeared to have been fed their meals through. Authorities immediately removed the youngsters. Guilty: Scott Suggs (left), 28, and Brandy Kangas (right), 36, have been sentenced for child neglect after admitting to locking their three children in a room with urine and feces - and feeding them through a gate . Horrific: The couple were arrested after police received an anonymous tip about their 17-month-old son and two small daughters. Above, the messy room (right) and the gate through which the children were fed (left) On Monday, Suggs and Kangas pleaded guilty to three counts of felony child neglect in relation to their children, who consequently lack social skills and are fearful of closed doors, according to NBC. However, the parents have now escaped jail after being handed six-year suspended sentences, 10 years of 'good behavior' and indefinite supervised probation by a judge at Spotsylvania circuit court. They are also not allowed unsupervised contact with the trio. Spotsylvania County Sheriff Roger Harris said on Friday: 'This was an abhorrent situation that the children were living in and it breaks my heart to see this kind of treatment of small children. 'Saving these kids from this type of neglect is why all of us are involved in public service.' Following the anonymous tip last December 16, police arrived at the Fleming Street home and removed the children from the locked room using a 'key that was located in the residence'. Children The baby boy (second right) and one of the two girls (front), who are aged three and four, are believed to be pictured with their two older sisters, who have not been mentioned in the shocking child neglect case . Scene: The room in Fleming Street (pictured) in Fredericksburg, Virginia, was stained with urine and feces . 'The room was in disarray and had stains to include urine and feces. The children were fed through an opening in the gate,' Captain Jeff Pearce, of the sheriff's office, told Frederciksburg.com. In the immediate aftermath of the discovery, members of the sheriff's office reportedly offered to provide bedding and clothing for the children, who are not being identified for legal reasons. The youngsters were later placed with a foster care family, where they are said to be thriving. According to their Facebook pages, Kangas, who works at a Holiday Inn Express, and Suggs have several older children. It is unknown

Summary: Scott Suggs, 28, and Brandy Kangas, 36, locked three children in room . Room was 'sparsely furnished' and stained with human urine and feces . Girls, three and four, and 17-month-old boy were fed meals through gate . Couple were arrested after police received anonymous tip about abuse . Both given six-year suspended sentences after admitting child neglect . Victims, who lacked social skills when found by police, are now in care .


The NYPD detective caught on video screaming at an Uber driver has lost his shield and gun and will be placed on administrative duty, police officials said Wednesday. The New York Post reported in addition to being stripped of his badge, Detective Patrick Cherry will be placed on modified duty before being transferred out of the Joint Terrorism Task Force. 'No good cop should watch that video without a wince,' NYPD Police Chief Bill Bratton said at a press conference announcing Cherry was being placed on modified duty. Scroll down for video . Screaming and raging: Detective Patrick Cherry, pictured in the blue shirt, launched his tirade after the Uber driver hooted at him . 'Because all good cops know that officer just made their jobs a little bit harder,' Bratton added. 'In that kind of encounter, anger like that is unacceptable. In any encounter, discourtesy and obscene language like that is unacceptable.' The New York Police Department's Internal Affairs Bureau launched an investigation into the incident, which occurred in the West Village, after footage captured by a passenger was posted online. The officer was named by the New York Daily News as Detective Patrick Cherry of the NYPD's Joint Terrorism Task Force. Shell shocked: The driver, named only as Humayun, pictured, tried to repeatedly apologise to Detective Cherry . Detective Cherry was in plainclothes and trying to park his unmarked Hyundai without signalling when the Uber driver known only as Humayun honked his horn. The angered detective pulled over the Uber cab and launched a tirade, questioning the diver's command of the English language as well as his driving ability. Cherry's case was transferred to the Civilian Complaint Review Board following a complaint of 'discourtesy'. Detectives' Endowment Association President Michael Palladino said Cherry was returning from a visit with his colleague Detective Harry Hill. Hill had recently had a heart attack while undergoing surgery and Cherry was reportedly very stressed. 'The past five days have been emotionally draining for the members of the JTTF dealing with their fellow detective's health,' Palladino said. 'Despite what some people think, cops have feelings, too.' During the three-minute video, Detective Cherry shouts at the driver, screaming, 'I don't know where you're coming from, where you think you're appropriate in doing that.' 'That's not the way it works,' he continued. 'How long have you been in this country?' The two passengers in the backseat of the car can be heard assuring the driver that he has done nothing wrong, with one of them saying; 'It's not your fault; this guy's just a d***.' Moments later the cop returns with a ticket, this after he has pounded on the car and, according to one of the passengers, thrown things in the vehicle. As the driver agrees with everything the cop says, he manages to cut off the man, which sends him into another tirade as he screams; 'I don't know what f****** planet you're on right now!' The officer also mocks the driver's accent throughout and his pronunciation of certain words. Passengers in the cab claimed that

Summary: Patrick Cherry will be placed on desk duty before being transferred out of the NYPD's Joint Terrorism Task Force division . Cherry was investigated by the Civilian Complaint Review Board after an Uber passenger recorded meltdown . 'No good cop should watch that video without a wince,' NYPD Police Chief Bill Bratton said at a press conference Wednesday . Cherry was reportedly on his way back from visiting a colleague in hospital . The Uber driver 'honked' at Cherry as he pulled into a parking space without signalling .


This is a shocking collection of harrowing photographs of the death and destruction visited on Armenians by Ottoman Turks a century ago that were taken by an American and a colleague who risked imprisonment to smuggle them out and show the world the full horror of what happened. John Elder and Armin T. Wegner both documented the unimaginable suffering they witnessed in images which helped build a case against a Turkish government which still denies the slaughter of up to 1.5million Armenians constituted genocide. As Armenians mark 100 years since the atrocities, many Western countries still do not use that word, and US president Barack Obama is once again unlikely to do so in his upcoming statement marking the anniversary despite pledging he would during his election campaign. Scroll down for video . An image of a starving Armenian orphan taken by John Elder. More than 150,000 Armenian children were left parentless by the end of 1918 . Armenian deportees travel on foot in 1915 as taken by Armin Wegner, including women and children on an unpaved road in the desert sun . A crowd looks on as Armenians are hanged in the street in Constantinople before their forced removal to the desert had begun after April 1915 . This image was titled 'Abandoned and murdered small children of the (Armenian) deportees' by Wegner and was taken in 1915-1916 . Wegner, a volunteer military nurse, set up clandestine mail routes with foreign consulates and embassies to get many hundreds of notes, annotations, documents, letters and photographs of the Armenian deportation camps to Germany and the United States. He did so in defiance of strict orders from the Turkish and German authorities aimed at preventing any evidence of the horrors of the 'genocide' reaching the outside world. But his ruse was discovered and he was arrested by the German authorities and put to serve in cholera wards in Baghdad at the request of the Turkish command. There he fell seriously ill, and German-born Wegner left for Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in November 1916. Hidden in his belt were his photographic plates, and those of other German officers, with images of the Armenian massacre to which he had been a witness. His images, which along with Elder's were provided to MailOnline by the Washington DC-based Armenian National Institute, still retain the power to shock as the world marks the 100th anniversary of the 'genocide' today. In one, two Armenians are pictured hanging in the street in broad daylight in the capital Constantinople while a crowd, including women and children, looks on. The image was taken in 1915 just before the mass deportation of Armenians to the desert had begun. Hundreds of thousands were forced from their homes in Anatolia and herded towards Syria. A skeleton iresting in a refugee graveyard while a black clad figure walks away from the camera in Igdir, now in Eastern Anatolia in Turkey . Armenian deportees sleeping in the street in 1915 in the Syrian region of the Ottoman empire. They are mostly women without families . Orphans of the

Summary: John Elder and Armin Wegner both documented the unimaginable suffering they witnessed through horror pictures . Wegner used secret mail routes to sneak images out but was caught by German police and sent to cholera ward . Helped build case against Turkish government which still denies killing of up to 1.5million Armenians was genocide . As world marks 100 years since the atrocities many Western governments including the US still do not use the word .


All eyes were on John Terry this afternoon as he made the short trip across London to face QPR in the west London derby. Loftus Road was the place where the Chelsea skipper racially abused then QPR defender Anton Ferdinand in October 2011. Ferdinand's brother Rio was injured for Sunday's match. Terry, who has been a crucial part of Jose Mourinho's Premier League title bid this season, played the full 90 minutes however as Chelsea scraped a 1-0 win, but how did he get on... John Terry (centre) celebrates at the final whistle with Didier Drogba (left) and Branislav Ivanovic . Reception . There was a hostile introduction for Terry as the teams lined up, before a cacophony of boos rang out around the ground as he touched the ball in the opening minute. There was, however, no noticeable reaction from any of Chris Ramsey's players until Charlie Austin made himself known to the centre-back late in the first half with a robust challenge. Terry experienced a hostile atmosphere at Loftus Road, but put in a good display at the back for Chelsea . Temperament . It was a moment to cherish for the QPR fans as Austin responded to an arm across the chest by shoving Terry to the ground off the ball. The Chelsea skipper momentarily lost his cool and berated the assistant referee to the delight of the crowd. His battle with the striker continued into the second half, with the pair taken aside for a word after squaring up to each other but it was Terry who had the last laugh as Cesc Fabregas' late equaliser sealed three points. The Chelsea captain rises above Bobby Zamora to head the ball away as he dominated at the back . Performance . The former England captain was rarely troubled by Bobby Zamora and Charlie Austin. Although the pair were prominent throughout, a lack of pace meant Terry and partner Gary Cahill were able to deal with everything thrown at them even though they were bailed out by Thibaut Cortouis at times. There was a nervy moment in the first half when a long ball over the top caught out the 34-year-old, and he was lucky his misjudged touch didn't cost the side as Cahill covered, but it was a fairly comfortable day for the defender. The Chelsea captain was made to stretch occasionally, but he and Gary Cahil dealt with QPR's threat well . Conduct . Despite an obvious attempt from Austin to get under the skin of Terry, he largely ignored the attention surrounding him and focused solely on leading his side to an important win while handling the occasion with maturity. There were wild celebrations from Terry at the final whistle as he responded to the constant jeers. Terry's combative encounter with Charlie Austin attracted the attention of referee Andre Marriner .

Summary: John Terry racially abused Anton Ferdinand at the ground in October 2011 . Terry is always the subject of crowds anger when he returns to QPR . However, he performed well as Chelsea snatched late winner .


Today it's the norm to order taxis using an app, but now a service lets its users schedule a delivery of drugs to their door. The app, called Eaze, has been dubbed ‘Uber for weed’ and enables people to choose medical grade marijuana and have it delivered by a vetted driver – providing they live in one of the US states where the drug is legal. The Californian start-up, which is rumoured to be backed by rapper Snoop Dogg, has just raised $10 million (£6.7 million) so that users can ‘find the perfect medicine’ in more states. The app, called Eaze, has been dubbed ‘Uber for weed’ and allows people to choose medical grade marijuana and have it delivered by a vetted driver – proving they live in one of the US states where the drug is legal. A screenshot from Eaze's website is shown . The sale and possession of marijuana for medical and recreational use is legal in Alaska, Colorado, and Washington, with legalised personal use pending in Oregon and Washington DC. A number of other states, including California and Nevada, have decriminalised the drug for medical use. Eaze claims to be aimed at people using the drug for medical reasons, to relieve arthritis pain, for example, making the process of buying drugs less risky for customers. ‘Verified patients can order cannabis products through Eaze in just a few clicks and receive delivery in about 15 minutes,’ the start-up said. Users can scroll through cannabis on sale to choose the type they like (pictured left), whether it claims to ‘stimulate appetite and relieve pain’ or have a ‘fruity, resinous flavour’ and order thewir chosen drug. The app then gives them an estimated time of delivery (pictured right) and instructions on how to pay . The Californian start-up, which is rumoured to be backed by rapper Snoop Dogg (pictured), has just raised $10 million so that users can ‘find the perfect medicine’ in more states . An app called High There! which is officially described as the world’s first global social network for cannabis enthusiasts has rolled out globally. The network is designed to let users meet one another online to make friends and form relationships without being judged for their habit or views. At launch two months ago, the app was only available to users in US states that legalised cannabis. Users swipe to choose to connect to people - like in the popular dating app Tinder. Denver-based Founder and CEO of High There! Todd Mitchem, said that the app doesn’t encourage the sale of marijuana but is simply a social network for people who consider it part of their lifestyle. Denver-based Founder and CEO of High There! Todd Mitchem, had a personal motivation for extending the reach of his app, because his mother used the drug to battle cancer, which Mr Mitchem claims saved her life. ‘To you, that mother just like mine, fighting cancer in a state where the stigma still exists around weed, High There! is here for you,' he said. Users can scroll through cannabis on

Summary: Eaze app lets people order marijuana for medical purposes to their home . Californian start-up raised $10 million to roll out app to other states . Lists the composition of cannabis and users pay when they receive drugs . Orders can arrive in minutes from drivers that have been vetted by the firm .


BBC programmes are set to move online as part of a new 'internet first' strategy designed to compete with web services such as Netflix and Amazon. Corporation bosses fear they could be losing younger viewers who are used to watching video online rather than through their TVs, and are promoting digital services in a bid to tackle the problem. But the revelation could spark controversy over the future of the licence fee, because viewers are currently able to use the BBC's online services without paying for them. Going digital: Popular TV shows such as Poldark could one day be migrating to the web as part of BBC plans to become an 'internet first' broadcaster . Matthew Postgate, the BBC's chief technology officer, said in an interview that the corporation needs to remain 'relevant' to a new generation of viewers. 'It's my job over the next five years to put in place the production foundations to be internet first,' he told the Financial Times. He added that traditional media groups such as the BBC would have to 'learn lessons' if they want to 'compete with organisations that were born in the digital age', which are not tied to the methods used to produce broadcast TV. Online services such as Netflix and Amazon have increasingly been producing their own programmes in a bid to take on major broadcasters, while catch-up services including BBC iPlayer have been growing in popularity. Netflix has won plaudits for shows such as House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black, which can only be watched by subscribers who access the service through their computer, tablet or internet-enabled TV. Hit: Strictly Come Dancing is another popular BBC show which could be affected by the 'internet first' plan . Popular: But shows such as Eastenders, pictured, have lost viewers thanks to the rise of the internet . The rise of catch-up TV, as well as the proliferation of digital services, has caused audiences to shrink dramatically - for example, the remake of Poldark starring Aidan Turner attracted 6.9million viewers for its first episode, less than half the number who tuned in to the original series 40 years ago. While other programmes such as Eastenders and Strictly Come Dancing remain popular, primetime audiences are still much smaller than the highs they reached before the advent of the internet. Matthew Postgate was appointed the BBC's chief technology officer on a salary of £225,000 - more than the Prime Minister - in July last year. He was previously head of BBC research and development, working on digital projects including high-definition internet broadcasts. Mr Postgate was also involved with developing the BBC iPlayer, and was at one point in charge of the corporation's mobile services. He was educated at Bristol University, and worked as a telecommunications consultant before joining the BBC in 2003. Mr Postgate was appointed last year on a salary of £225,000 to pick up the pieces after the failure of the £100million Digital Media Initiative, which was scrapped by director-general Tony Hall. The strategy was designed to streamline all the BBC's

Summary: BBC is aiming to compete with internet services which have captured younger generation of viewers . New technology boss vows to make the corporation 'internet first' But the move will raise questions over the future of the TV licence fee .


The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge has topped the list as the most photographed Australian landmark on Instagram. With 342,969 photos, it trumps Sydney's popular Bondi Beach which has been ranked second with 261,911 photos. It is then followed by the World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House with 134,641. The famous tourist attractions were listed in the 20 most 'Instagrammed' places in Australia as part of research released by Love Home Swap on Wednesday, based on hashtag usage on images shared on Instagram. Others include the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Uluru which is also known as Ayers Rock in the Northern Territory and the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, which is in the north coast of New South Wales. According to the home-swapping site, nearly 60 million photos are uploaded on Instagram each day. Here are some of the stunning Instagram images posted by locals and tourists alike, documenting the remarkable features of the land Down Under. Scroll down for video . The iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge has topped the list as the most photographed Australian landmark on Instagram with 342,969 photos when the research was released on Wednesday . Sydney's popular Bondi Beach ranked second on the top 20 most 'Instagrammed' Aussie landmarks . The World Heritage listed Sydney Opera House has been listed third of the 20 most photographed Australian attractions on Instagram . Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, in the Northern Territory also made it on the list by Love Home Swap . Beach-goers pictured at Manly Beach, Sydney's northern beaches. Nearly 60 million photos, such as the pictured, are reportedly uploaded to Instagram each day . A stunning Instagram image of the Twelve Apostles along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria . The Queen Victoria Building, also short for QVB, in Sydney is also a famous tourist attraction that's photographed frequently on Instagram . Another popular tourist destination - Whitehaven Beach at the Whitsunday Island which is off the coast of central Queensland . A hiker takes in the views on top of Cradle Mountain at the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania . The Sydney Tower, the tallest structure in the city, had 15,353 photos uploaded on Instagram on Wednesday . 1) Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney New South Wales, 342,969 photos . 2) Bondi Beach, Sydney New South Wales, 261,911 photos . 3) Sydney Opera House, Sydney New South Wales, 134,641 photos . 4) Uluru (Ayers Rock), Alice Springs Northern Territory, 87,654 photos . 5) Manly Beach, Sydney New South Wales, 74,945 photos . 6) The Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road Victoria, 69,834 photos . 7) Queen Victoria Building, Sydney New South Wales, 43,183 photos . 8) Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays Queensland, 24,828 photos . 9) Cradle Mountain, Cradle Mountain National Park Tasmania, 16,724 photos . 10) The Sydney Tower, Sydney New South Wales, 15,353 photos . 11) Puffing Billy Railway, Dandenong Ranges Victoria, 11,587 photos . 12) The Olgas, Alice Springs Northern Territory, 11,174 photos . 13) Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains New South Wales, 7,635 photos . 14) Cape Byron Lighthouse,

Summary: Sydney Harbour Bridge is the most 'Instagrammed' Aussie landmark while the second is Bondi Beach . The Sydney Opera House ranks third in the top 20 list, released by Love Home Swap on Wednesday . Other attractions include the Twelve Apostles in Victoria and the Big Banana in Coffs Harbour, NSW . The home-swapping site says nearly 60 million photos are uploaded to Instagram each day .


Rory McIlroy will tee off his bid to become just the sixth man to win golf's Grand Slam alongside Phil Mickelson and Ryan Moore at Augusta National on Thursday. The Northern Irishman will be joined over the first two rounds by three-time Masters champion Mickelson and another mercurial American in Moore in what promises to be an electric three-ball when they tee off at 3.41pm BST. But all eyes will be trained on Tiger Woods among the later starters, as the four-time green jacket winner returns to action for the first time since February alongside two stars of last year's Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, Jamie Donaldson and Jimmy Walker. Rory McIlroy catches a golf ball on the practice ground at Augusta National on Tuesday . Tiger Woods talks with his girlfriend, Lindsey Vonn, and his son Charlie during practice on Tuesday . Round 1 . Group 1, 12:45pm: Charley Hoffman and Brian Harman . Group 2, 12:56pm: Larry Mize, Danny Willett, Byron Meth . Group 3, 1:079m: Tom Watson, Gary Woodland, Camilo Villegas . Group 4, 1:18pm: Mike Weir, Ben Crane, Corey Conners . Group 5, 1:29pm: Vijay Singh, Russell Henley, Darren Clarke . Group 6, 1:40pm: Jose Maria Olazabal, Brendon Todd, Kevin Na . Group 7, 1:51pm: Jonas Blixt, Kevin Streelman, Stephen Gallacher . Group 8, 2:02pm: Patrick Reed, Keegan Bradley, Ian Poulter . Group 9, 2:13pm: Miguel Angel Jimenez, Lee Westwood, Anirban Lahiri . Group 10, 2:24pm: Bubba Watson, Justin Rose, Gunn Yang . Group 11, 2:53pm: Adam Scott, Dustin Johnson, Antonio Murdaca . Group 12, 2:57pm: Morgan Hoffmann, Steve Stricker, Matt Every . Group 13, 3:08pm: Ben Crenshaw, Bill Haas, Jason Dufner . Group 14, 3:19pm: Webb Simpson, Hideki Matsuyama, Paul Casey . Group 15, 3:30pm: Charl Schwartzel, Joost Luiten, Sangmoon Bae . Group 16, 3:41pm: Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy, Ryan Moore . Group 17, 3:52pm: J. B. Holmes, Martin Kaymer, Brandt Snedeker . Group 18, 4:03pm: Ian Woosnam, Erik Compton, Marc Leishman . Group 19, 4:14pm: Trevor Immelman, Kevin Stadler, Scott Harvey . Group 20, 4:25pm: Ben Martin, Robert Streb, Cameron Tringale . Group 21, 4:36pm: Sandy Lyle, Seung-yul Noh, Bradley Neil . Group 22, 4:47pm: Bernhard Langer, Bernd Wiesberger, Geoff Ogilvy . Group 23, 5:09pm: Zach Johnson, Jim Furyk, Ernie Els . Group 24, 5:20pm: Angel Cabrera, Louis Oosthuizen, Matias Dominguez . Group 25, 5:31pm: Mark O'Meara, Chris Kirk, Shane Lowry . Group 26, 5:42pm: Padraig Harrington, Ryan Palmer, Thomas Bjorn . Group 27, 5:53pm: James Hahn, Mikko Illonen, Hunter Mahan . Group 28, 6:04pm: Matt Kuchar, Brooks Koepka, Graeme McDowell . Group 29, 6:15pm: Jordan Spieth, Henrik Stenson, Billy Horschel . Group 30, 6:26pm: Fred Couples, Branden Grace, Thongchai Jaidee . Group 31, 6:37pm: Luke Donald, Victor Dubuisson, John Senden . Group 32, 6:48pm: Tiger Woods, Jamie Donaldson, Jimmy Walker . Group 33, 6:59pm: Jason Day, Sergio Garcia, Rickie Fowler . Round 2 . Group 1, 12:45pm: Ian Woosnam, Erik Compton, Marc Leishman . Group 2, 12:56pm: Trevor Immelman, Kevin Stadler, Scott Harvey . Group 3, 1:07pm: Ben Martin, Robert Streb, Cameron Tringale . Group 4,

Summary: The 79th Masters Tournament starts on Thursday at Augusta National . Rory McIlroy tees off his bid for a Grand Slam alongside Phil Mickelson . Tiger Woods returns to action and plays in group with Jamie Donaldson .


On the eve of his 40th birthday, John Hartson has reflected on his battle with cancer and admitted his major health scare forced him to stop drinking as much, battle a gambling addiction and become a loyal husband. Hartson was diagnosed with testicular cancer which had spread to his brain and lungs in 2009, at age of 33. In his column in the Scottish Sun, Hartson recalls how he felt 'as good as dead' upon receiving the news. Former Celtic striker John Hartson (centre) has reflected on how cancer made him change his life . Hartson (right) was diagnosed with testicular cancer that had spread to his brain and lungs in 2009 . Hartson admitted to having a gambling problem that he faced up to after beating cancer . 'When anyone goes through a life-changing experience they say it alters their perspective,' Hartson wrote. 'I virtually begged for a second chance at life. 'I’ll be honest with you here and now — I used to be a drinker, a s****er and a gambler. I’d have Sunday afternoons on the sauce when I’d down 11 pints and go home smashed. I was unfaithful to my wife.' The former Luton, Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic striker admitted cancer forced him to face up to a gambling addiction and he changed his ways as he slowly recovered. 'I would bet on sports I knew nothing about, literally blowing a fortune, as in mine! That addiction almost killed me. 'But it was cancer that forced me to face up to things and come to a realisation I had to stop.' Hartson (left) played for teams such as Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic during his playing career . Hartson says he loves the settled life he has formed for himself as he approaches his 40th birthday . Hartson added that he is now a proud family man who enjoys a settled life. 'I’m older now, though, wiser and more settled in life than I ever thought possible,' Hartson said. 'I’d rather go for a quiet meal with Sarah, have a glass of wine and sit talking about the kids. That’s my life now and I love it.'

Summary: Ex-Celtic striker John Hartson has opened up about his battle with cancer . He was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 33 . Hartson spoke of how he has turned his life around since his recovery .


Jeremy Clarkson last night launched into a bizarre rant about being sacked from the BBC, saying the upside meant he could now swear without being reprimanded. The former Top Gear presenter made his comments when he was guest of honour at a charity auction in the Cotswolds. Opening the auction in aid of Chipping Norton's lido, he said: 'In the olden days when I used to work for BBC, I couldn't say s*** - but I am not, so I will say s***.' Scroll down for video . Jeremy Clarkson pictured at the Chipping Norton charity gig, where he joked he was 'trawling the job centre' Hundreds of fans paid £15 a ticket to watch the former Top Gear presenter oversee the auction . Hundreds of fans paid £15 a ticket to watch Clarkson oversee the auction at Chipping Norton town Hall. He also joked about 'trawling the job centre' for a hosting job when he spotted an opening for the charity auction. In a typical Clarkson moment, he mistook a male bidder for a female but responded by saying: 'I have worked with James May, it is easy to get confused in these situations.' Clarkson, who celebrates his 55th birthday tomorrow, previously lived in a sprawling £900,000 house one mile outside the town. It was his first public appearance since he was sacked from the BBC for allegedly assaulting a producer in the now infamous row over a steak supper in a Yorkshire hotel. He was accused of punching producer Oisin Tymon following a day's filming. Clarkson was due to make his TV comeback as guest host of BBC1's Have I Got News for You on April 23 but he pulled out of the show two weeks before it was due to be filmed. Clarkson was pictured earlier in the day chatting to locals (left) and waving to photographers (right)

Summary: Jeremy Clarkson last night launched into a bizarre rant about being sacked . He claimed the upside was that he could now swear without punishment . Clarkson also mistook a male bidder for a female during charity gig . He later joked to the Cotswolds crowd that he was 'trawling the job centre'


Young women can still get cheaper car insurance than young men despite sex equality laws, an economist warned yesterday. Insurers are dodging the rules that ban them from charging female drivers less by offering lower premiums to motorists who have jobs that are done mainly by women, he said. Stephen McDonald, of Newcastle University Business School, analysed this pay-by-job system. Sheilas' Wheels: The gender equality rules, laid down by the EU Court of Justice, came into effect from December 2012. They meant that many car insurance firms had to change their pricing policies, including ‘female-focused’ insurers Sheilas’ Wheels . He found car insurance costs have plunged for young dental nurses and social workers, which are female-dominated roles. But insurers have pushed up bills for young drivers who have jobs that mean they are likely to be male, such as construction workers and civil engineers. Someone who tells their insurer they are a 21-year-old dental nurse is likely to get car insurance for 10 per cent less than they would have done in 2011, he said. But a 21-year-old plasterer or civil engineer is likely to be paying 13 per cent more. This difference in premiums based on occupation was not seen in older age groups, but only for young drivers – ‘where the difference in expected claims between men and women is greatest’, he explained. Dr McDonald, who presented his research to a Royal Economic Society conference, warned the same methods may be used by insurers when it comes to paying pensions. Someone who tells their insurer they are a 21-year-old dental nurse is likely to get car insurance for 10 per cent less than they would have done in 2011 . EU law bans them from giving more generous annuities to men, who don’t usually live as long as women. But it does not prevent them from paying rates based on the jobs pensioners used to do. The gender equality rules, laid down by the EU Court of Justice, came into effect from December 2012. They meant that many car insurance firms had to change their pricing policies, including ‘female-focused’ insurers Sheilas’ Wheels. Dr McDonald said: ‘The ruling has been effective at stopping discrimination by gender. ‘However, for young drivers, for whom the difference in risk between males and females is greatest, there is evidence that firms are engaging in indirect discrimination using occupations as a proxy for gender, with insurance prices becoming relatively lower for those in female-dominated jobs.’ His report examined insurance premiums between November 2011 and November 2013 for people at four ages: 21, 25, 40 and 55. It looked at six professions: civil engineers and plasterers, who are nearly all men; solicitors and sports hall staff, who are roughly evenly split by sex; and social workers and dental nurses, who are mostly female. To make fair comparisons, the quotations were taken for people in the same area, Gosforth, in Newcastle. The cut in premiums for those in female-dominated jobs was ‘not the case for the older ages’, Dr McDonald said. ‘It suggests that this is therefore only

Summary: Young women can get cheaper car insurance than men, economist warns . He says drivers with jobs mainly done by women offered lower premiums . Newcastle University's Stephen McDonald analysed this pay-by-job system . Dental nurse, 21, likely to pay 10 per cent less than they would have in 2011 .


A convicted murderer who escaped prison by beating a guard unconscious and stealing his uniform, keys and SUV has been captured in Chicago, ending a nearly three-day manhunt. Kamron Taylor was caught in South Side, Chicago, with a loaded gun on Friday night after police received a tip off describing a man with the name 'Gertrude' tattooed to his neck. Officers chased Taylor three blocks before he was apprehended. He is being held on weapons charges until he can be turned over to the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office, Chicago police said. Scroll down for video . Recaptured: Kamron Taylor is in custody after breaking free from jail by beating a guard unconscious and fleeing in his uniform. He had been waiting to be sentenced after a judge convicted him of murder . Fears: It was feared Taylor planned to hunt down the family of his victim, Nelson Williams Jr. In February, he shouted at the family, 'I'm going to get you mother*******' (pictured) Disguised: He was captured on a surveillance camera fleeing the Kankakee jail dressed in a guard's uniform . 'I think I can speak for ... everyone who's been involved: tired, I guess is the word,' Kankakee County Sheriff Timothy Bukowski told reporters Saturday in summing up the frenzied search. Taylor had been awaiting sentencing at Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee, Illinois, for the murder of Nelson Williams Jr. But on Tuesday he attacked a guard and fled in disguise. It came just days after he shouted at the victim's family in court: 'I'm going to get you mother*******.' 'As I go home every night, I figure he might ambush me like he did my son,' the victim's father, Nelson Williams Sr, told WLS-TV on Thursday. Taylor, who has a history of escape attempts, fled from the Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee at about 3am Wednesday. He somehow escaped from his cell, hid inside the facility, then beat and choked the guard who was making rounds, said Kankakee County Sheriff Timothy Bukowski. Escaped: The 23-year-old Taylor was awaiting sentencing for the June 2013 murder of Nelson Williams Jr, 21 (right), when authorities say he beat a guard unconscious, took his keys and uniform and sped off in his SUV . Taylor, a 23-year-old from Kankakee, is considered armed and dangerous, the sheriff said. He was convicted of first-degree murder in February in the June 2013 death of Nelson Williams Jr, 21, and faces a sentence of 45 years to life in prison. Sheriff's officials believe someone may be helping Taylor hide. They warned the public that harboring a fugitive is a criminal offense that will be prosecuted. A $7,500 reward is now being offered for information leading to Taylor's arrest. Twenty-eight officers have fanned out across the county, searching dozens of residences with the help of dogs and surveillance helicopters above. Analysts from the Illinois State Police have been mapping out lists of Taylor's relatives and associates, examining his past phone conversations and jail visitation records to help lead investigators to probable locations where the fugitive might be

Summary: Kamron Taylor was waiting to be sentenced for the 2013 murder of Nelson Williams Jr, 21 . Recaptured on Friday with loaded gun in Chicago after police tip-off . He fled Illinois prison on Wednesday after being guard unconscious . Was seen on CCTV wearing guard's uniform and driving his SUV . Fears he was hunting down victims family after shouting threat in court . He is now in custody on weapons charges .


Sue Townsend, author of the bestselling Adrian Mole books, left £1,106,163 in her will. The novelist, who died aged 68 in April last year, achieved huge success with The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 133⁄4, when it was published in 1982. The book, which told of the life and loves of an angst-ridden teenager, was followed by seven sequels, selling in total more than eight million copies. Died last year: Sue Townsend, author of the bestselling Adrian Mole books, left £1,106,163 in her will . Probate records released last week reveal that Ms Townsend left the bulk of her estate in trust, with her second husband Colin Broadway and her four children named as beneficiaries. She also left £10,000 to Freedom From Torture, legacies of £10,000 each to her two sisters, and £1,000 each to 14 cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and an uncle. Born in Leicester in 1946, Townsend left school at the age of 15, married at 18, and by 23 was a single parent with three children, a biography from her publisher, Penguin, said. After writing in secret for 20 years while working as a factory worker, shop assistant and youth worker, she eventually joined a writers' group at the Phoenix Theatre in Leicester when she was in her 30s. At 35 she won the Thames Playwright Award for her play, Womberang, and a year later published the first in her series about Adrian Mole, which she had begun writing in 1975 while living on a Leicester housing estate. The book, which told of the life and loves of an angst-ridden teenager, was followed by seven sequels, selling in total more than eight million copies .

Summary: Novelist, who died last year, had huge success with Adrian Mole books . The eight-book series sold more than eight million copies worldwide . She left the bulk of her estate to her second husband Colin Broadway .