These pictures show the moment a Mercedes became sandwiched between two London buses following a four-vehicle pile-up in central London. Two people were treated at the scene by paramedics following the crash in Goodge Street this morning. It forced the closure of the road near the junction with Tottenham Court Road. Scroll down for video . Sandwiched: A Mercedes, believed to have been operated as a minicab, became wedged between two London buses this morning. The four-vehicle crash happened in Goodge Street. Two people were treated at the scene . Long delays: The four-vehicle pile-up, which also involved an Audi TT, forced the closure of the road near the junction with Tottenham Court Road. It caused significant disruption for traffic in central London . Richard Beltran, who works nearby, caught the aftermath of the crash on camera. He said it involved an Audi TT sports car, a Mercedes, believed to have been operated as a minicab, and two Routemasters - dubbed 'Boris Buses'. The 38-year-old said: 'There were four vehicles involved. At the front was the Audi TT, which had been hit hard enough that it bounced a metre and a half away from the bus behind, which had a smashed windscreen. 'Then in between that and another bus was a Mercedes. I stayed around for two hours and the scene was still being cleared up. The bus at the front could be driven away but tow trucks were needed for the other one and the Mercedes. 'At one point there were about 15 buses lined up on Goodge Street before the drivers realised they had to divert elsewhere.' Caught on camera: Richard Beltran, who witnessed the aftermath, said he stayed around for two hours while the scene was being cleared up . Smash: Mr Beltran said the Audi TT sports car had been hit hard enough that it bounced a metre and a half away from the bus behind, which had a broken windscreen . Tight squeeze: The driver and passenger of the Mercedes, which was wedged between two buses, were treated at the scene, Metropolitan Police said. No arrests have been made in connection with the collision . Recovered: A tow truck was needed for the Mercedes and second London bus, according to Mr Beltran . The Metropolitan Police confirmed they had been called to the incident. A spokesman said: 'Police were called at approximately 11.35am on Sunday to Goodge Street at the junction with Tottenham Court Road following reports of a collision involving several vehicles, including two buses. 'Officers, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade attended. The driver and passenger of a Mercedes were treated at the scene.' No arrests have been made, police said.

Summary: Two people treated at the scene after 'Boris Buses' crash in Goodge Street . An Audi TT sports car was also involved in the four-vehicle collision . The road was closed near the junction with Tottenham Court Road . Eyewitness: At one point 15 buses stuck in queues before diverting area .


A furious motorist has plastered his £35,000 Audi A5 with slogans and parked it outside the dealership he bought it from because it uses a litre of oil every time he fills it up. Ravi Beefnah, 34, parked his white Audi A5 - which is covered in red lettering - outside the entrance of the dealership in Chelmsford, Essex, in February as a warning to other buyers. Two months later and Mr Beefnah's protest is still there, with the owner claiming that Audi have failed to resolve his long-running complaint about the engine and fix the car. Scroll down for video . Ravi Beefnah plastered his £35,000 Audi A5 with slogans and parked it outside the dealership he bought it from because it uses a litre of oil every time he fills it up . Mr Beefnah's car has been parked outside the Audi dealership in Chelmsford, Essex, for two months . Mr Beefnah claims that Audi failed to resolve his long-running complaint about the engine and fix the car . The unhappy driver says he parked his car there as warning to other drivers considering buying an Audi. He said: 'I came up with the idea after becoming fed up with the dealership. 'You just don't expect problems when buying a brand new car from what is supposed to be a reputable company. Mr Beefnah says he parked his car there as warning to other drivers considering buying an Audi . 'I decided that the car's not fit for purpose and I'm not going to be able to drive it so I might as well get some use out of it.' One of the warnings written on the vehicle states: 'Audi acceptable oil consumption for this car is 12.75 pints (7.2 litres) of oil per every 9,000 miles. 'This car uses 1 litre every 250 miles = every petrol fill up!' Mr Beefnah, from Colchester, Essex, claims a fault with the Audi 2011 TFSI (turbo fuel stratified injection) petrol engine is widespread and is taking the dealership to court over their failure to fix it on his car. Audi admits there was a problem with some of the engines and has offered to fix cars with the issue free of charge, including Mr Beefnah's. But he intends to keep his car parked outside Chelmsford Audi until his civil case is resolved, and is demanding £9,000 to cover the costs of fixing the car, which can reach speeds of 150mph. Before professionally printing the signs onto the Audi, the motorist had the claims reviewed by a solicitor before checking the legality of long-term parking outside the dealership with police. His claim follows a class action in the US, which saw Audi agree to fix 126,000 A4s, A5s and Q5 models with the oil problem. Mr Beefnah added: 'The car is going to stay there until this is sorted. 'Even if I lose the case, which I think is extremely unlikely considering the evidence, the car will stay there. 'I don't want other drivers to have to go through what I have.' Mr

Summary: Motorist Ravi Beefnah claims his £35,000 Audi A5 uses far too much oil . He covered his car in slogans and parked it outside a dealership in Essex . Car has been there for two months and he claims Audi will not fix problem . Manufacturer say they have offered to fix Mr Beefnah's car free of charge .


Julius Caesar famously collapsed at the battle of Thapsus in 46BC and had to be carried to safety. Historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack, highlighting other symptoms such as vertigo, dizziness and weakness in his limbs. But new research suggests that the Roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state. Julius Caesar famously collapsed at the battle of Thapsus in 46BC and had to be carried to safety.Historians have long believed this was result of an epileptic attack, but new research suggests otherwise. Pictured is Ciaran Hinds Julius Caesar in the drama series 'Rome' Doctors at Imperial College London came to the conclusion after taking a new look at Caesar's symptoms described in Greek and Roman documents, according to a report by Ian Sample in the Guardian. 'Possible cardiovascular explanations have always been ruled out on the grounds that until his death he was supposedly otherwise physically well during both private and stately affairs,' the researchers wrote in their study. Francesco Galassi, a medical doctor at Imperial who conducted the analysis with Hutan Ashrafian, a surgeon at the college, say there are a number of symptoms that mini-strokes can explain better than epilepsy. New research suggests that the Roman general may in fact have been suffering from a series of mini-strokes that affected both his mental and physical state. Doctors at Imperial College London came to the conclusion after taking a new look at Caesar's symptoms described in Greek and Roman documents . For instance, Caesar was known to suffer from depression towards the end of his life, which may have been the result of damage to his brain from the strokes. There may have been social reasons why the military leader, and his chosen heir, Octavian, believed they suffered from epilepsy. In antiquity epilepsy was referred to as the 'sacred disease' among the Greeks. It was generally perceived by those uneducated in medicine or as being the result of possession by a deity. In literature of the time, epileptics were often the possessors of powers and the subjects of divine favour. The Greeks and the Romans appear to have known the causes and symptoms of epilepsy quite well. The Hippocratic treatise On the Sacred Disease, which attempts prove the condition is not caused by supernatural causes, outlined them in detail. In his biography of Caesar, the Greek historian Plutarch describes how the leader supposedly had a very public attack of his disease. This took place on the floor of the senate, where he cried that anyone who wished to kill him could. Plutarch says that Caesar later claimed that it was due to epilepsy, which causes him to become giddy when in front of large crowds. 'When re-evaluating his symptoms, it can be noted that Caesar suffered falls during his campaigns in Spain and Africa at Cordoba and Thapsus,' the researchers write. 'He reported symptoms of headaches, vertigo and later on mentioned giddiness and insensibility, when he could not stand up as senators

Summary: Roman general suffered from vertigo, dizziness and weakness in limbs . Historians have long believed this was caused by late onset of epilepsy . Epilepsy was often referred to as the 'sacred disease' in ancient Rome . New look at symptoms reveal they have more in common with strokes .


Prince William, dutiful fellow that he is, has announced that he will be taking six weeks of paternity leave. God willing, his wife the Duchess of Cambridge will give birth to their next child in a few days’ time, at which point the Prince, having been excused from training with East Anglia Air Ambulance, will roll up the sleeves of his Viyella shirt and tell his beloved as she lies, exhausted, on her maternity hospital bed: ‘O duchess of my dreams, I am at your beck and call, coiled like a watchspring to hold milk bottles and change nappies until the first week of June’. Six weeks! Some of you may find this sweet. You will look at the earnest young Duke of C, with his well-meaning smile and that receding hairline (join the club, sir), and you may think: ‘There goes a properly modern man; what a fine example he sets to the rising generation.’ Scroll down for video . 'He may be a prince of the realm, but under it all he is a new man, bowing to convention like a willow branch in the flood,' says Quentin Letts of Prince William's six weeks' paternity leave . You will toast him in whatever it is that you spongy egalitarians use for toasts — some form of low-calorie herbal infusion, perhaps — and you may even allow yourselves a small ‘ahhh’ of sentimentalism. How lovely, you will say, that the next-but-heir to the throne is in tune with metropolitan sensibilities, alive to the rip-tides of 21st-century cultural politics. He may be a prince of the realm, surrounded by hot-and-cold-running flunkeys, cocooned by the coroneted appurtenances of royal life, but under it all he is a new man, bowing to convention like a willow branch in the flood. How unlike his father, the fogeyish Prince Charles — who at the time of his engagement to Diana, when asked if he was in love, gave a sighing, unromantic answer which included the throwaway phrase ‘whatever “in love” means’. Unlike his mouldering Pop, Wills accepts — embraces! — the mundane and sometimes stinky burdens of early parenthood. And so, for the next six weeks, and possibly beyond, the Prince will be on domestic parade, quivering to attention at the nursery door somewhere deep inside their stately home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk, like a guardsman doing sentry duty outside St James’s Palace. HRH New Dad, in his nursemaid’s pinny, will be there to ‘do his bit’. And yet, at the risk of committing lese-majeste, I must confess that when I heard of the Prince’s undertaking I thought (and continue to think): ‘For God’s sake, man, are you MAD?’ I say this, furthermore, as a committed royalist and father of three. 'For the next six weeks, and possibly beyond, the Prince will be on domestic parade,' says Quentin Letts. 'Quivering to attention at the nursery door somewhere deep inside their stately home, Anmer Hall, in Norfolk' For your Royal Highness, I have been there and have glimpsed your immediate future. I have tried paternity leave, albeit

Summary: Prince William has announced he'll be taking six weeks of paternity leave . He'll be staying with Kate and the new baby at Anmer Hall in Norfolk . But Quentin Letts, father of three, says the Prince must be mad!


A mysterious ‘warm blob’ of water off the West coast of the US could explain why states like California are experiencing their worst ever drought, while the East is battered by freezing weather. The blob in the ocean was discovered last year, with temperatures one to four degrees Celsius (two to seven degrees Fahrenheit) above surrounding ‘normal’ water. And the blob has now extended about 1,000 miles (1,600km) offshore, from Mexico up to Alaska, and could herald a warmer summer for some regions. Scroll down for video . A 'blob' of warm water 2,000 miles across is sitting in the Pacific Ocean (shown in diagram). Since last June it has extended from Alaska to Mexico. It has been present since 2013 and causing fish to seek shelter elsewhere. And a new University of Washington study says it could be responsible for droughts . A new study by the University of Washington found that a high-pressure ridge could be causing the blob, by trapping heat in the water. In June of last year, the huge patch of water stretched 1,000 miles (1,600km) in each direction, and was 300ft (90 metres) deep. Dr Nick Bond, a climate scientist at the University of Washington, coined the term ‘the blob’ in June. Since the year 2000, seven western states in the US has seen their driest periods in centuries: Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. And scientists in California have warned that the region may be experiencing a century-long 'mega-drought'. The warnings came after sediment studies showed California is currently experiencing the driest spell since 1580, and that the regular rainfall seen during the last century is likely to have been a temporary deviation in a cycle of droughts and very occasional rainfall over the last 3,000 years. In 2013, California received less rain than in any year since its formation as a state in 1850. However droughts lasting more than 100 years are far from unheard of in the state. Looking back over several thousand years, droughts have been known to last over a decade, and in some cases they can last a century. And the patterns tend to repeat, meaning another drought of this length will probably happen again in the future. Ten months later, the blob is now squashed up against the coast, and Dr Bond says all models point to it continuing through the end of this year. ‘In the fall of 2013 and early 2014 we started to notice a big, almost circular mass of water that just didn't cool off as much as it usually did, so by spring of 2014 it was warmer than we had ever seen it for that time of year,’ said Dr Bond. Researchers said it may have contributed to the state of Washington's mild 2014 winter and might signal a warmer summer. But exactly how this area of warmer water has formed, or how long it will stay, remains a mystery. One thing that can be studied, though, is its effects. As air passes over warmer water and reaches the coast

Summary: A 'blob' of warm water 2,000 miles across is sitting in the Pacific Ocean . It has been present since 2013 and causing fish to seek shelter elsewhere . University of Washington study says it could be responsible for droughts . But it is not clear where the blob has come from - or how long it will stay .


A car salesman who was high on cocaine murdered a prostitute by stabbing her 44 times before raping two more women at his home while his partner enjoyed a Christmas night out. Steven Mathieson, 38, stabbed prostitute Luciana Maurer dozens of times in a frenzied and unprovoked attack at his home Falkirk, Stirlingshire last December. As she lay dead on the floor, the father-of-two called two more vice girls over to his family home and raped them before they managed to flee while still naked. His young son was asleep in the bedroom next door while he carried out the horrific crimes. Mathieson, who has previously been described as of 'impeccable character', pleaded guilty to murder and rape at the High Court in Glasgow today and now faces life in prison. Steven Mathieson, 38 (left), stabbed prostitute Luciana Maurer, 23, (right) dozens of times in a frenzied and unprovoked attack at his home Falkirk, Stirlingshire last December, while his partner was on a night out . The court heard how the crimes occurred while he was left babysitting his young children while their mother - his partner of 10 years - enjoyed a night out. The family had spent the day Christmas shopping on December 4 last year and enjoyed a meal before returning home. Mathieson - described as being his 'normal self' - then dropped one of his children at his grandmother's home before returning to his house – in a quiet residential neighbourhood - with his younger son. His partner left the property for a work night out and he sent her a text which said: 'Have a good night. Love you'. However, soon after he had put their young son to bed, Mathieson used his phone to arrange for sex while his partner was out. The court heard he regularly used sex phone lines but hid it from his long-term partner. Ms Maurer, a Romanian-born mother, was one of the escorts who arranged to meet him. The 23-year-old, who had arrived in Scotland just a few days earlier having moved up from London, arrived at his property at about 11pm. However, within minutes, Mathieson – who was high on cocaine - stabbed her 44 times and cut her throat. Mathieson then sent a text to his partner which said: 'Sorry xx'. His young child was asleep in the room next door while he carried out the harrowing crimes. The court heard how Ms Maurer had defensive-type injuries suggesting she had tried to fend off her killer. Two other escorts, who Mathieson had summoned, then arrived at his home, completely oblivious to the murder which had taken place. Ms Maurer, a Romanian-born mother, was stabbed 44 times by Mathieson and had her throat cut . When they arrived, they found Mathieson casually sitting on his sofa in the living room before he led them upstairs. Describing the horror that then met them, prosecutor Jane Farquharson said: 'Mathieson went into the bedroom first. 'He put on the light and hung back at the door whilst the women walked in. 'As soon

Summary: Steven Mathieson, 38, stabbed 23-year-old escort Luciana Maurer 44 times . As she lay dead on the floor, he raped two other prostitutes at family home . Crimes occurred while his partner was out and son was asleep in bedroom . Mathieson, who was high on cocaine at the time, now faces life in prison .


A 10-year-old boy who beat a younger child to death in Canada went to his friends claiming that he had witnessed a 'big guy' strike the victim with a rock. Lee Allan Bonneau, 6, died from blunt force trauma to the head in August 2013 following a savage attack on a reservation in Saskatchewan. A 10-year-old boy, identified in court documents as L.T., reportedly admitted to killing Lee Bonneau and crushing his head after initially blaming a stranger for the slaying. Slain: Lee Allan Bonneau was 6 years old when in August 2013 he was attacked by a 10-year-old boy and beaten to death with a rock and a stick . Brief life: Lee was pronounced dead from severe head injuries four hours after he went missing in Saskatchewan, Canada, while in the care of his foster mother . Tribute: A collage created by Lee's biological family celebrating his short, troubled life . On Thursday, a coroner's jury in Regina heard how the underage suspect ran to his friends after the attack on Bonneau telling them he had witnessed a murder, reported National Post. The troubled 10-year-old was described as appearing scared but also excited, telling his friends how a 'big guy' had struck Lee with a stick three times, pushed him down an embankment and then bashed him with a rock. L.T. then changed his story, according to Thursday's hearing, saying the he was the one who killed the 6-year-old. He then pleaded with his pals, 'Don't tell on me,' because he was afraid of being jailed. During an interview with investigators a day after Lee Bonneau's slaying August 21, 2013, L.T. reverted back to his original version of events, telling Royal Canadian Mounted Police that a 'big person' committed the crime. The 10-year-old named the purported killer and told law enforcement officials that he even walked up to the man and asked him what he was doing. 'I'm just killing a little boy,' L.T. quoted the man as saying. Police later questioned the person identified by L.T. and cleared him of any wrongdoing. On the evening of August 21, 2013, Lee Bonneau accompanied his foster mother, Mary Ramstead, to a bingo game at the Kahkewistahaw First Nation hall. At around 8pm, Lee stepped outside the bingo venue to buy snacks and never returned. He was last seen playing with some dogs and walking in the company of an older boy, later identified as 10-year-old L.T. More than two hours after his disappearance, Lee was found critically injured in a remote field more than half a mile from the bingo hall. A coroner's inquest has heard how a 10-year-old boy named L.T. attacked the younger child, pictured here as an infant on the evening of August 21, 2013 on a reservation . Family troubles: Lee was removed from the home of his biological mother, Stacey Merk (pictured) just two and a half months before his murder . Lee is pictured here with his birth father, Dave Bonneau. Child servers reportedly refused to release the 6-year-old into his parent's care . The

Summary: Lee Allan Bonneau, 6, was attacked by a 10-year-old boy and beaten to death with a rock and a stick in August 2013 in Saskatchewan, Canada . The killer, identified only as L.T., has not been charged because of his young age . He told friends after the slaying he had witnessed a 'big guy' murder a boy . L.T. later admitted he was the killer and pleaded, 'Don't tell on me' The child had a history of violence, including one incident when he killed a pregnant dog and her puppies . Lee Bonneau had been removed from his birth mother's care two and a half months before the killing and placed with foster family .


Chelsea welcome Manchester United on Saturday tea-time with the stakes sky-high for the Premier League rivals. For Jose Mourinho’s men it is about seeing home a title bid which, in recent matches, has had to rely on one or two last-gasp interventions. Louis van Gaal's United, meanwhile, have hit top gear and it appears that all roads lead to the Champions League. Here, Sportsmail asks 10 key questions ahead of this weekend’s big match… . Premier League leaders Chelsea host a resurgent Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday . Blues veteran Didier Drogba celebrates after handing Chelsea the lead at Old Trafford in their previous clash . Robin van Persie rescued a draw with an injury time equaliser in the game in October 2014 . Will Angel di Maria get a look in? United have won four on the spin in which Di Maria has not started. The last time he did, United were beaten by Arsenal in the FA Cup and Di Maria was sent off. Indeed, the £60m winger has scored just once since October – and that against League One Yeovil who have since been relegated. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it - and that means Di Maria is almost certain to miss out again this weekend. Angel di Maria is likely to start another game on the bench after losing his first team place . The Argentina international's form has slumped since making a bright start to his Premier League career . Sports analysts BSports predict that a Chelsea win is easily the most likely outcome at Stamford Bridge . Will Juan Mata make Chelsea pay? Keeping Di Maria out of the side is Mata, and deservedly so. His match-winning brace at Liverpool was a real watershed moment for Van Gaal and this United vintage. Sold by Chelsea for £37.1m last January, their judgement looked shrewd as he struggled to impact under David Moyes. But Van Gaal is getting the best from the cunning Spaniard and he will need little motivating ahead of the reunion with Jose Mourinho, the man who deemed him not good enough for Stamford Bridge. Juan Mata has been an integral part of United's rise since scoring a sensational brace against Liverpool . The Spain international could return to haunt his former club after being pushed out at Stamford Bridge (left) Will a United victory blow open the title race? Yes. It would leave Chelsea seven points clear of Arsenal – having both played 32 - with a trip to the Emirates on the horizon. And, with the Gunners showing no sign of letting up, were the Blues to lose that London derby then it would make for a nervy final few rounds of the campaign, especially as Chelsea still have to face in-form Crystal Palace and Liverpool, as well as a tricky trip to resurgent Leicester. But perhaps United – who would be five points behind having played a game more were they to win – represent the biggest danger to Chelsea’s crown. Chelsea will be hoping to open up

Summary: Chelsea host Manchester United in the Premier League on Saturday . Blues are seven points clear at top of the table with a game in hand . Manager Jose Mourinho faces his former mentor Louis van Gaal . Juan Mata returns to his former club after keeping Angel di Maria out . Eden Hazard, Diego Costa and David de Gea have been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award .


The twin 18-month-old boys who died after falling into an Arizona canal last week have been identified as bothers Eli and Silas Keslar of Yuma. While authorities in the southern Arizona town have not yet officially identified the victims, a Go Fund Me page set up this weekend named them and their parents, Mark and Alexis Keslar. Marlene Gleim, a friend of the boys' grandmother Marlena Martinez, set up the page after learning about their deaths on local media. The fund to cover memorial and medical costs for the boys has already raised over $10,000. Tragedy: The twin 18-month-old boys who died after falling into a Arizona canal this weekend have been identified as brother Eli and Silas Keslar. Pictured above on their first birthday with parents Alexis (left) and Mark Keslar (right) Too young: Authorities have not released any information on how the two boys ended up in the canal, but say foul play is not suspected . 'I would consider them family, and family is not always blood-related,' Ms Gleim told the Yuma Sun. 'I’m extremely… I’m at a loss of words with all of this.' 'No parent should ever have to lose a child, let alone two at once,' she added. It has not yet been revealed how the boys were swept away in the canal, but authorities have said they don't suspect foul play. Emergency: Above, the scene were the two boys were pulled out of the canal Friday morning in Yuma, Arizona . The toddlers are believed to have fallen in the water accidentally at 9.45am on Friday. After a police search that lasted more than an hour, the brothers were pulled from the water. They were flown by a U.S. Marine Corps helicopter to a Yuma hospital, where they were pronounced dead, Franklin said. The area along the canal is used by families for walks and by joggers and a family member was nearby when the boys ended up in the water. Yuma Fire Department spokesman Mike Erfert said their crews were called out on a possible drowning. Named: Officials have not yet officially identified the boys, but they were named over the weekend in a Go Fund Me campaign page. Pictured above in a recent photo posted to their grandmother's Facebook page . Touching: As of Sunday, the fund to cover memorial and medical costs for the two boys had raised over $10,000 . Helicopters from the U.S. Border Patrol and the Marine Corps also flew over the canal searching for the boys. The Border Patrol helicopter crew spotted the brothers in the water, Erfert said, and they were pulled out at about 11.20am. Paramedics began immediate life-saving efforts and the boys were quickly loaded onto the Marine Corps helicopter for the trip to the hospital.

Summary: Twin 18-month-old boys were pulled from a Yuma, Arizona canal on Friday . Authorities still have not explained what led the boys to be swept away in the canal, but they don't suspect foul play . Over the weekend, a Go Fund Me page was set up to cover their memorial and medical costs . The campaign page identified the boys as Eli and Silas Keslar, sons of Mark and Alexis Keslar .


A Florida woman is facing charges after being accused of kicking a deputy in the groin and thigh several times before offering him oral sex in exchange for a get out of jail free card. Police were called to Boonies Bar in West Palm Beach on Friday night after getting a report about a woman who was offering oral sex in exchange for money and refusing to leave the establishment. The bar manager also told police the woman, Beatrize Carrion-Moore, was 'extremely intoxicated'. Beatrize Carrion-Moore is accused of kicking a deputy in the groin several times before offering him oral sex . When police were called to Boonies Bar in West Palm Beach on Friday night they found Carrion-Moore, 23 . Carrion-Moore was previously arrested in February . The manager said she had a similar problem with Carrion-Moore, 23, the week before, according to WESH. Carrion-Moore refused to leave when she was asked in front of the deputy and became angry. After a scuffle that involved her falling over a newstand, both Carrion-Moore and the deputy ended up on the ground the Palm Beach Post reported. When officers tried to place the suspect in their patrol car, she kicked out and struck one of them in the thigh and groin multiple times. The deputies did get Carrion-Moore in the car eventually, but that wasn't the end of it. The incident report read: 'While Beatrize was in the back seat of my patrol car, she continued to offer me oral sex in exchange for letting her go'. She was charged with trespassing after warning, resisting arrest with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer. Carrion-Moore was released from Palm Beach County Jail on Sunday after posting a $6,000 bond. According to another mugshot found online, Carrion-Moore, was arrested in February in Palm Beach County and charged with aggravated battery and resisting an officer without violence.

Summary: Beatrize Carrion-Moore was charged with trespassing after warning, resisting arrest with violence and battery on a law enforcement officer . The incident occurred outside of a bar in West Palm Beach in Florida . Officers were called after reports about woman offering sex for money . Bar patrons refused and woman wouldn't leave during Friday night incident .


Your private medical information is under threat. That's according to a study that found almost 30 million health records nationwide were involved in criminal theft, malicious hacking or other data breaches over four years. The incidents seem to be increasing. Compromised information included patients' names, home addresses, ages, illnesses, test results or Social Security numbers. Most involved electronic data and theft, including stolen laptops and computer thumb drives. The study didn't examine motives behind criminal breaches, or how stolen data might have been used, but cyber-security experts say thieves may try to use patients' personal information to fraudulently obtain medical services. Breach: A recently-published study that found millions of health records in the US were involved in criminal theft, malicious hacking or other data breaches over four years (file photo) Cases that didn't involve malicious intent included private health information being inadvertently mailed to the wrong patient. Hackings doubled during the study, from almost 5 percent of incidents in 2010 to almost 9 percent in 2013. Hackings are particularly dangerous because they can involve a high number of records, said Dr. Vincent Liu, the lead author and a scientist at Kaiser Permanente's research division in Oakland, California. 'Our study demonstrates that data breaches have been and will continue to be a persistent threat to patients, clinicians, and health care systems,' Liu said. The study appears in Tuesday's Journal of the American Medical Association. A JAMA editorial says there's evidence that the incidents are leading some patients to avoid giving doctors sensitive information about their health, including substance abuse, mental health problems, and HIV status. 'Loss of trust in an electronic health information system could seriously undermine efforts to improve health and health care in the United States,' the editorial said. Author: Dr. Vincent Liu, a scientist at Kaiser Permanente's research division, was the lead author on the study . Patients should be alert to cyber threats, including 'phishing' emails from hackers posing as doctors, hospitals or health insurance companies, said Lisa Gallagher, a cybersecurity expert at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society. Those messages require clicking on a link to get information, and patients should instead should call the purported sender to verify whether the email is legitimate, she said . Patients should also double check doctor bills and other insurance company information. 'Don't throw away your explanation of benefits. Take a look at them,' Gallagher said. 'If you see care that wasn't provided to you, or dates and names of providers that don't make sense, go to the provider and report that.' For the study, Liu and colleagues analyzed an online database regulated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and containing mandated reports of breaches in health information protected by federal privacy law. Over the four years, 949 data breaches were reported across the country. The numbers climbed annually, from 214 in 2010 to 265 in 2013. Nearly 60 percent involved theft. Prominent cyberattacks affecting two health insurance giants happened after the study. Last May, a data breach hit Premera Blue Cross, affecting about 11 million customers

Summary: A study published in Tuesday's Journal of the American Medical Association revealed the figures . Almost 30 million health records nationwide were involved in criminal theft, malicious hacking or other data breaches over four years . Compromised information included patients' names, home addresses, ages, illnesses, test results or Social Security numbers . Most involved electronic data and theft, including stolen laptops and computer thumb drives . Cyber-security experts say thieves may try to use patients' personal information to fraudulently obtain medical services .


This is the dramatic moment a golden retriever had to be rescued from the water after being swept half a mile out to sea while playing on the shoreline. Ten-year-old Martha had been with her owner on the beach in Leasowe in Merseyside and was paddling in the water when she was caught out by a strong current. And with the strength of the outgoing tide, the dog was rapidly swept out to sea with her owner launching their own rescue attempt. New Brighton RNLI crew spot golden retriever Martha in the water after she was swept out to sea by the tide . The crew members lean over the side of the lifeboat as they attempt to pluck Martha from the freezing water . But as they were unable to save their pet, New Brighton's RNLI crew were called and managed to find Martha who was cold and shivering. They then pulled the dog on to the lifeboat after managing to grab her by the collar. The lifeboat's senior helmsman Dave Lowe said: 'Although sea conditions were calm it was still very difficult to spot the dog. Martha was successfully pulled on to the lifeboat after being found cold and shivering half a mile out to sea . The pet is brought to shore by the RNLI, who have warned about the importance of owners not attempting to rescue their pets, who get into difficulty at sea . 'When we eventually reached her we just managed to get hold of her collar then got her into the lifeboat. 'Although she had been swimming well she was cold and shivering and we wrapped her up in survival bag and calmed her down then took her to the lifeboat station where we were met by her very relieved owner.' But despite the crew successfully rescuing Martha, they have warned about the importance of owners not attempting to rescue their pets, who get into difficulty at sea. Martha with the RNLI crew who rescued her from the sea by grabbing her collar and pulling her into the lifeboat . Ian Thornton, deputy launch authority at New Brighton who oversaw the RNLI operation from shore added: 'This is the second dog rescue in recent weeks with the strong potential of the owners going in to the sea to attempt a rescue, fortunately this time it did not end in tragedy. 'It also follows on from a series of call outs to assist dog walkers who have been cut off by the tide in recent months. 'We cannot stress once again the importance of knowing the local tide times. In this area the tides come in fast via gullies so people end up cut off from shore several hours before high tide. ' When high tide is passed then the tide retreats equally quickly with many strong and dangerous currents ready to sweep humans and animals away.'

Summary: Martha, aged 10, had been paddling in the water when she was swept out . Her owner launched their own rescue but was unable to grab the pet . RNLI eventually found the golden retriever who was cold and shivering . Brought her back to the shore after managing to grab her by the collar .


Chris Ramsey believes three wins from the last five games will be enough to secure Queens Park Rangers' top flight status. Rangers are in the drop zone of the Barclays Premier League with 28 points as they prepare for a London derby at home to West Ham. 'If you win three games you're probably going to stay up,' said Ramsey. 'As long as we're above the line come the end of May we'll be happy. I just care if we win. I just take care of our own game. If we don't get good results it doesn't matter what they do. Queens Park Rangers boss Chris Ramsey believes his side will stay in the Premier League with three wins . Clint Hill reacts after QPR conceded a late goal against Chelsea to lose 1-0 at Loftus Road . Ramsey spoke of his dismay at the nature of the late defeat by Chelsea in their last game . 'We know the enormity of the task ahead but you can only plan and prepare as best you can and what happens happens. We understand there is pressure in these last few games. I can't say I don't feel pressure but it depends on how you deal with it.' He believes QPR's chances of achieving these victories from games against West Ham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and Leicester will hinge on their an ability to kick the habit of conceding late goals, like the one which turned a draw into defeat on their last outing against Chelsea. 'It is down to a lack of continued concentration,' said Ramsey. 'The managers of other teams near the bottom would say the same. 'Not many teams are getting slaughtered but the quality at the top end is why they're there. We're not happy with late goals. We need to stop conceding those late goals. Ramsey's side face West Ham, Liverpool, Manchester City, Newcastle and Leicester to close the season . Ramsey (right) wants QPR to improve their defensive concentration in order to stay in the Premier League . 'We were quite frustrated at the end of the last game as we played well but didn't get a positive result. We had good form and momentum and we'd have liked to have played straight away. 'I didn't get over it quickly. We had a game-plan and we didn't do it until the end. It was more for the players who ran their legs off. When you're dealing with the players and coaches of the class of Chelsea you have to be on it and we weren't.'

Summary: Chris Ramsey wants three wins from QPR's final five league games . Ramsey believes nine points will secure their Premier League status . The QPR boss want his team to step up a level defensively .


A couple who took their 14-year-old son out of school without permission for a five-day holiday to Spain were forced to pay a £1,230 fine after bailiffs were called in. They were originally fined £120 for the unauthorised absence from Sweyne Park School in Rayleigh, Essex, after being convicted in November 2014 of failing to ensure their child regularly attended school. After the unnamed family, of Hullbridge, Essex, appealed unsuccessfully against the fine and, after they did not pay, court bailiffs visited on March 6 demanding £1,230. A couple who took their 14-year-old son out of Sweyne Park School in Essex without permission for a five-day holiday to Spain were forced to pay a £1,230 fine after bailiffs were called in . The boy’s grandmother, from Benfleet, Essex, paid up to stop the bailiffs taking property to cover the amount owed. The grandmother, who asked not to be named, said: ‘The bailiff informed me that if the eye-watering fine of £1,230 wasn’t paid immediately they would force entry.’ They told her goods would be sold to cover £3,500 for the fine and charges and the parents would be jailed for three months. She added: 'He's a bright boy, my grandson, and he could easily hack five days off. 'He had never been in an aeroplane and my daughter wanted him to have the experience. 'Part of the problem is the tourism industry, which deliberately hikes up prices during the summer holidays. The grandmother, who asked not to be named, said: 'Part of the problem is the tourism industry, which deliberately hikes up prices during the summer holidays. It's quite a sober warning to other parents' 'It's quite a sober warning to other parents.' I know it was wrong to take him out of school, but the punishment was completely out of proportion. It was a bit Stasi.’ An Essex County Council spokesman said parents legally had to ensure attendance. They added: 'Where there is concern for a child's attendance, schools will work with the family to address the cause of the absence. 'The amendment in legislation in September 2013 made it clear that head teachers should not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.'

Summary: Originally fined £120 for the absence from Sweyne Park School in Essex . Unsuccessfully appealed the decision but parents still refused to pay . Grandmother paid the bailiffs and said it was a 'sober warning to others'


Mohamed Diame will make his long-awaited return for Hull when the Tigers travel to Swansea on Saturday. Hull boss Steve Bruce has confirmed that the Sengalese midfielder, signed for £3.5million from West Ham in the summer but who has been out for more than four months with a knee injury, will be involved at some stage of the match. Bruce said: 'He will be involved. Physically he's immense, he's terrific, but he has been out for four months with a horrible injury. Mohamed Diame is set to return from injury for Hull City's visit to Swansea City on Saturday . The return of the £3.5m Senegalese midfielder is a boost for Hull as they face a relegation battle . Hull are currently just three points above the Premier League drop zone with eight matches remaining . April 4 Swansea City (A) April 11 Southampton (A) April 18 Liverpool (H) April 25 Crystal Palace (A) May 4 Arsenal (H) May 9 Burnley (H) May 16 Tottenham Hotspur (A) May 24 Manchester United (H) 'He's okay but we have to careful with him, though we also only have eight games left. Let's hope he stays injury-free because he had a wonderful start with us here - four goals in seven games. 'He has trained and he has done everything he can physically in training. I would have loved to have had him back before but it was not possible.' The 27-year-old French-born midfielder's return could not be more timely for Hull as they look to secure their Premier League status for another season, and defender James Chester is also available again after a dislocated shoulder. Bruce admitted that Hull, currently 15th in the table, have a tough run-in - what he referred to as 'the tickly bit' of the season - but insists the side are in good form. He added: 'In the last few weeks we have played well but we have not got the results we hoped for. Now we have to make sure we turn those performances into points.' Manager Steve Bruce is pleased to have Diame back as Hull enter the 'tricky bit of the season' Owner Assem Allam has again applied to the Football Associations that the team's name become Hull Tigers . Bruce added that he hoped the ongoing debate over the proposed name change for the club can be put to one side for the rest of the season - an arbitration panel has ruled that owner Assem Allam can make another application to change the name to Hull Tigers after it was initially refused by the FA council who took into account opposition from fans' groups. 'For what he has done for the club, putting it on the map and putting in his hard-earned money, the owner is entitled to have an opinion,' said Bruce. 'Hopefully there's a middle ground but at the moment I hope it can be put to one side and we make sure that Hull City/Hull Tigers are in the Premier League next season and we can have that debate in the

Summary: Hull City travel to Swansea City in Premier League on Saturday . Steve Bruce is boosted by return from injury of Mohamed Diame . The Senegalese midfielder has been out for four months with knee injury . Tigers currently have a three-point cushion to relegation zone . Owner Assem Allam has again applied to FA for Hull Tigers name change . CLICK HERE for the latest Premier League news .


A former Marine who was sentenced two years ago for starting a fire that caused over $1million in damages to an Ohio mosque has sent a letter apologizing and asking forgiveness from its members. Randy Linn, now in a California federal prison where he's two years into his 20-year sentence, said that he can't believe that he tried to destroy a place of worship. Federal prosecutors said Linn drove about two hours from his home in St. Joe, Indiana, to suburban Toledo on September 30, 2012, and broke into the mosque where he poured gasoline on a prayer rug and lit it on fire. Randy Linn was sentenced two years ago for starting a fire that caused over $1million in damages to a suburban Toledo, Ohio, mosque . Federal prosecutors said Linn drove from his home in St. Joe, Indiana, to the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo (pictured) in September 20112, broke into the mosque, poured gasoline on a prayer rug and set it on fire . 'Well again, I’m very sorry for what I did. Hopefully someday you all can forgive me. And yes I don’t like it here, you can tell everyone, that I’m sure will put a smile on everyone face,' he said in his letter, according to The Blade. Cherrefe Kadri, president of the center, said she thought Linn's letter was sincere . Linn had several firearms in his car and carried a gun into the mosque, which was empty at the time. Linn later said while pleading guilty to hate crime charges that he'd become enraged after seeing images of wounded soldiers in the news and decided to burn the mosque. He also blamed what happened on a day of heavy drinking. Being forgiven, he wrote last December, would 'probably give me a little bit of peace of mind.' Cherrefe Kadri, president of the Islamic Center of Greater Toledo, told The Blade said she waited nearly six weeks to respond to Linn's letter. Most of the members have moved on, she said. 'I think his letter was truly sincere, and I told him that,' she said. Her response, written on stationery with an image of the mosque at the top, said that she hopes he can make peace with God. 'Neither our community nor I harbor any hatred, ill-will or malice toward you,' she wrote. A sprinkler system extinguished the blaze, leaving smoke and water damage in the prayer room of the facility. No one was injured in the fire.

Summary: Randy Linn was sentenced two years ago for starting a fire that caused $1million in damages to a suburban Toledo, Ohio mosque . He is now in a California prison and says he 'can't believe' what he did . Prosecutors said he drove two hours from his home and broke into the mosque, where he poured gasoline on a prayer rug and lit it on fire . He said that being forgiven would give him 'a little bit of peace of mind'


Three Ku Klux Klan members who worked at a Florida prison have been charged with plotting to kill a black inmate after his release because they believed the man is infected with HIV and hepatitis and he bit one of them during a fight, officials said Thursday. The case comes as the latest black eye for the troubled state prison system. The three men - Thomas Jordan Driver, 25, David Elliot Moran, 47, and Charles Thomas Newcomb, 42 - were arrested Thursday and each faces one state count of conspiracy to commit murder, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office said in a written statement. The state said the murder plot started after Driver, an officer at the Department of Corrections Reception and Medical Center in rural north Florida, had a fight with the inmate. Moran is currently a sergeant at that facility. Newcomb was fired in 2013 for failing to meet training requirements, according to the department. Charged: (From left to right) Charles Thomas Newcomb, Thomas Jordan Driver, and David Elliot Moran each were arrested Thursday on one state count of conspiracy to commit murder, Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's office said . Bondi's office said the three were also members of the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan. The group has garnered attention in recent months for distributing flyers that likened protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, to terrorists. The FBI was initially alerted to the murder plot by a confidential informant inside the Klan, according to an arrest affidavit. The FBI's affidavit described the informant as 'a confidential human source for the FBI whose motivation for cooperation with the FBI is patriotism.' The informant was present when Driver and Moran talked with Newcomb, identified as the KKK chapter's 'Exalted Cyclops' or leader, and recorded many of their conversations. In late 2014, authorities say Driver provided the Klan chapter, called a klavern, with a photograph of the inmate, who'd been let out on supervised release. 'Both Driver and Moran ... told the (confidential informant) that they wanted (the inmate) "six feet under,"' the FBI's affidavit said. The informant recorded all three men making plans to murder the inmate - ranging from shooting him to injecting with a lethal dose of insulin, which Newcomb said 'would be quieter.' In the recordings, the men often refer to the man using a racial epithet. The affidavit said the informant, Moran and Newcomb went on a trip together to where the inmate lives in Palatka. Before they made the trip, 'Newcomb pointed out that if they could grab (the inmate) and take him to the river, he would need to bring a fishing pole to make it look like (the inmate) was at the river fishing,' the affidavit said. 'Newcomb told (the informant) he wanted to make it as realistic as possible, but if they had to go in there blazin, they would do what they had to do,' the affidavit continued. Their first attempt to find and kill the inmate failed. 'The FBI pre-arranged to have a law enforcement presence in the area of

Summary: Thomas Driver, David Moran, and Charles Newcomb each were arrested on one state count of conspiracy to commit murder . The Florida Attorney General's Office said the murder plotting started after Driver had a fight with the inmate . Driver is an officer at the Department of Corrections Reception and Medical Center in rural north Florida . Moran is currently an officer sergeant at that facility. Newcomb was fired in 2013 for failing to meet training requirements, the department said . Prosecutors said the three were also members of the Traditionalist American Knights of the Ku Klux Klan . The group has garnered attention in recent months for distributing flyers that likened protesters in Ferguson, Missouri to terrorists .


Frozen salt and vinegar crisp, anyone? We all know freezing is a great way of preserving foods. But believe it or not, the process can make some things taste even better. From cakes to curries, freezing brings out more of their flavour and boosts the texture. Here, Tessa Cunningham puts a host of our favourite foods to the frozen test . . . CAKES . If you think nothing beats the gooey deliciousness of a home-made cake fresh from the oven, think again. Resist the temptation to cut that first slice straight away and, instead, put your cake into the freezer. Scroll down for video . The gooey deliciousness of a cake fresh out of the oven is unbeatable but they can dry out and get stale very quickly. Freeze your cake for 24 hours straight from the oven and the sponge will be bouncier than ever . After being frozen for 24 hours, the sponge will be even bouncier because this process boosts the moisture, so you get an even creamier and softer centre. Let your cake cool entirely, then put it into the freezer without a wrapping. Once frozen solid, wrap it in clingfilm, and it can be kept frozen for up to three months. When you are ready to tuck in, defrost for up to three hours, until thawed. HERBS AND SPICES . Keeping fresh herbs in the freezer will intensify their flavour because they take on moisture during the freezing process. Once defrosted, it also makes them softer, so all their lovely juices seep out more readily and the flavours are more potent. Tough herbs such as rosemary and thyme preserve the best, but ginger, lemongrass, garlic and chilli will last up to six months when frozen. By keeping fresh herbs in the freezer you will intensify their flavour because they take on moisture during the freezing process . Just pop stems in a plastic container and freeze. You can sprinkle frozen chilli, garlic and ginger into stews, fishcakes or curries. Frozen herbs are also brilliant in pies, pasta and pestos. You can even freeze them in ice cube trays with a drizzle of water. That way, they can go straight into a stew or soup — no defrosting needed. CRISPS . Left out for just a few hours, crisps will start going stale and soggy. But even wrapping left-overs in clingfilm to seal out the oxygen won’t keep them super crunchy. Crisps have a tendency to go stale and soggy once they have been left out for a few hours but this problem can be solved if you simply pop them in an airtight back and put them in the freezer . So if you’ve ever found yourself scoffing a big bag just so that they aren’t wasted, stop right now. Pop the crisps in an airtight bag and place them in the freezer. They will stay fresh for at least two months. By extracting air, freezing makes the crisps crunchier and they can even be eaten straight from frozen. NUTS . Once you open a bag

Summary: Everyone knows freezing is a great way of preserving different foods . But there are a few types of food you may not have thought of freezing . Here, Tessa Cunningham puts a host of our foods to the frozen test .


Tim Sherwood has insisted Aston Villa’s impending summer takeover is not a concern and he plans to build a squad in his image for next season provided the club stay up. Randy Lerner is understood to be in detailed discussions with a prospective buyer and should a new man claim ownership doubts will inevitably be raised about Sherwood’s position. But the Villa manager is fully focussed on steering his side to safety, before using the closed season to implement long-term plans. Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood insists he is not concerned by talks of a takeover . Christian Benteke celebrates scoring as Aston Villa thrash Sunderland last month . Benteke took part in Aston Villa's training session on Thursday ahead of their trip to Manchester United . The forward was joined by midfielder Fabian Delph (left) who is fresh from international duty with England . Delph (centre) and the Villa squad were put through their paces ahead of Saturday's game vs United . Ashley Westwood (left) fends off a challenge from team-mate Jack Grealish (centre) on Thursday . ‘I haven’t heard that,’ said Sherwood. ‘I mean there’s a buyer out there for Man United probably – it’s going to have to be a rich one! ‘I think every club out there is for sale, I haven’t heard anything though. ‘It’s not a concern, I just have to do my job. My job is to prepare the team and keep them in the league this year.’ Villa are three points above the relegation zone in 16th following late defeat by Swansea in their last match before the international break. They face Manchester United on Saturday at Old Trafford before Queens Park Rangers visit on Tuesday night. Sherwood added: ‘I feel very pleased to have got the opportunity to manage this great club. It is a dream job for me if we stay in the league, it gives me a pre-season to build my own squad. ‘I couldn’t have hand picked a better job, but we need to get over the line. It was obviously going to be a difficult task. Nobody said it was going to be easy. There will be lots of ups and downs along the way but I’m confident we can do it.’ Sherwood overseas Villa's training session on Thursday as they bid to avoid Premier League relegation . Sherwood laughs during an interview with Chief Sports Writer Martin Samuel in February .

Summary: Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner in discussions to sell the club . Manager Tim Sherwood not concerned by takeover talks . Sherwood says he is focused on survival and building for next season . Aston Villa are 16th and three points clear of relegation zone . CLICK HERE for the latest Aston Villa news .


Michael Conlan was on the verge of pulling out of his must-win bout in the World Series of Boxing before opting to fight and claiming a dramatic win to book his place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games alongside team-mate Paddy Barnes. Both Belfast boxers (bronze medallists at London 2012), were in action for the Italia Thunder franchise in Venezuela on Saturday night, with the pair needing victories to book flights to Rio. Barnes delivered in style, extending his undefeated WSB record this season to 7-0 with a split-decision points win over native light-flyweight Yoel Finol. Michael Conlan has booked his Olympic place after results went his way in Venezuela on Saturday night . The two-time Olympic medallist dropped his opponent in the first round en route to claiming a 49-45 victory on two of the judges’ cards while the remaining judge questionably scored the fight 48-47 in Finol’s favour. The spilt-decision win was enough to help Barnes top the 49kg WSB rankings, with the Ardoyne native leapfrogging Uzbekistan’s Hasanboy Dusmatov to claim the only Olympic qualification spot on offer through the competition. Conlan’s mission was a far more complex affair, however. Not only did the Falls Road fighter need to win — which he did, earning a 49-46 unanimous points win over Venezuelan opponent José Vicente Azocar — but he also had to rely on a shock result elsewhere. The 23-year-old leapt to No 2 in the WSB bantamweight rankings, claiming the second 56kg Olympic spot on offer thanks to his win and the fact that Azerbaijan’s Magomed Gurbanov lost to Luis Mora Hector Garcia in Puerto Rico. Garcia had Gurbanov down in the fifth and final round of their bout as the Puerto Rican became a cult hero for Irish boxing, akin to Scottish footballer Gary Mackay who booked a place at Euro ’88 for Jack Charlton’s Ireland side thanks to a goal against Bulgaria. The domino effect left Conlan in shock. The Belfast bantamweight was close to pulling out in frustration at his qualification limbo, and had all but made up his mind to turn professional in the near future before a dramatic U-turn. Conlan’s brother, Jamie, himself a promising professional boxer, was just one of the confidantes who contacted him to convince him to fight. Coaches Billy Walsh and John Conlan (Michael’s father) also played key roles in helping the boxer into the ring, continuing their sterling efforts throughout the competition. Both Conlan and Barnes won bronze at London 2012, and will now represent Ireland again in Rio . ‘It hasn’t sunk it yet. I couldn’t believe it. I wasn’t really up for it [the fight] at all because I didn’t think the Azeri would lose,’ said Conlan, speaking exclusively to Sportsmail. ‘I was thinking about pulling out [on Friday]. If I had’ve pulled out I would have been shattered now, lucky enough I didn’t. ‘If I hadn’t have qualified, I would have turned professional. I couldn’t be bothered going to [qualify through] the European Games after going through all of this. ‘When I got out of the

Summary: Michael Conlan and Paddy Barnes both win to reach Rio 2016 games . Conlan won his fight but had to rely on other results to make it through . Irishman dedicated his win to his girlfriend after fighting despite illness .


Her vicious attack on a tow company clerk was not Britt McHenry's first brush with conflict. The disgraced ESPN sports reporter has been suspended for a week after footage emerged of her telling single mother-of-three Gina Michelle: 'I'm on TV and you're in a f---ing trailer, honey.' But just a month earlier she used similar language to berate an Arkansas attorney and women's rights campaigner on Twitter. Sarah Sparkman, who tweets with the handle @cupcakesarenice, remarked to her followers that she felt uneasy about the way female sports reporters are sexualized on screen. Her observation infuriated McHenry in a fight that ended with the reporter raging: 'you sound really bitter. if you work as hard as you say you do, you wouldn't bash more successful ppl on twitter.' Twitter fight: Sarah Sparkman (left), a lawyer from Arkansas, tweeted about how female sports reporters are sexualized - and was met with a tirade of anger from Britt McHenry (right) despite not tagging her in the tweet . Screengrabs of the conversation on March 12 have been posted on Sparkman's blog. It started when Sparkman wrote to her followers: 'I wish there were more women in sports broadcasting that aren't completely sexualized. 'I'm tired of seeing all sexualized photos of Kacie McDonnell in my newsfeed. I have no idea if she's talented, but I know how she's branded. 'I have nothing against beautiful women being in sports media,' she wrote, 'I just wish that they were presented as professionals and not models.' A follower responded by mentioning Britt McHenry's name - and the situation rapidly escalated. Although they did not tag McHenry in the tweet, the 28-year-old reporter found it and began berating Sparkman. Despite having written her own blog post condemning sexualization in Super Bowl adverts, McHenry seemed angered by the suggestion that female sports reporters might be sexualized. She raged: 'went to northwestern & played competitive sports. What's wrong w/ a woman wanting to look nice & be intelligent?' Sparkman responded: 'I have zero issue with beautiful women in sports media. What I have issue with is how they are sexualized.' McHenry hit back: 'define that? I modeled & still graduated in 3 yrs w/ a masters. those things don't have to be mutually exclusive.' To clarify her point, Sparkman sent McHenry a link to the definition of 'sexualization'. McHenry was not satisfied: 'personally I believe it's ppl who don't have 1 trait or the other who try to demean others,' adding, 'so you're being more of a hater than the men themselves?' In a bid to extract herself from the back-and-forth, Sparkman tweeted her exasperation to her followers: 'Man, I swear I can't give an opinion without some rando on Twitter seeking me out and bashing their misinterpretation.' The comment prompted McHenry's final scathing words, which echo the abuse she level at the tow company clerk on April 6. 'Technically given the two of us, you're the rando,' McHenry tweeted, adding: 'you sound really bitter. If you work as hard as you say you do, you wouldn't bash more successful ppl

Summary: Arkansas attorney Sarah Sparkman observed women are sexualized on TV . Someone replied and mentioned Britt McHenry, but didn't tag the reporter . However, McHenry found the post and began lashing out at Sparkman . She called her a 'rando', insulted her appearance, and mocked her for 'bashing more successful ppl on Twitter' Echoes how McHenry told tow clerk: 'I'm on TV, you're in a f---ing trailer'


Bournemouth moved four points clear at the top of the Championship with a win against Brighton as manager Eddie Howe set club records tumbling. They scored with their first shot on target in the 70th minute, well worth the wait when Yann Kermorgant hit a wonderful 25-yard free-kick which wrong-footed Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale and flew into the left of goal. With only their second accurate effort, in the 81st minute, Callum Wilson extended their lead by running on to Kermorgant’s ball over the top and twice turned Greg Halford before finishing. Callum Wilson puts the Cherries 2-0 ahead with a sublime finish in the 81st minute . Yann Kermorgant fires Bournemouth into the lead with sweetly-taken free-kick in the 70th minute . Kermorgant (left) celebrates with his team-mate Matt Ritchie following his second-half strike . Brighton (4-2-3-1) Stockdale; Bruno, Halford, Dunk, Bennett; Stephens, Kayal (Ince 67); Calderon, Teixeira (Mackail-Smith 74), Carayol (LuaLua 74); Best. Subs not used: Walton, Hughes, Forster-Caskey, O’Grady. Manager: Chris Hughton . Booked: Dunk, Bennett . Bournemouth (4-4-2): Boruc; Daniels, Elphick, Cook, Francis; Pugh (Smith 64), Surman, Arter, Ritchie; Kermorgant (Gosling 83), Wilson (Jones 89). Subs not used: Camp, Ward, Stanislas, Pitman,. Manager: Eddie Howe . Booked: Smith . Referee: Craig Pawson . Stadium: Amex Stadium . Attendance: 25,919 . In doing so they set a club record 106 goals in all competitions, beating 104 from the 1956-57 and 1928-29 seasons. And Wilson’s strike was their 89th league goal of the season, moving clear of the previous record 88 they scored in the Division Three South in the 1956-57 season. Prior to the goals they had not looked like the typically fluent Bournemouth that has made them league leaders for the majority of the campaign. The passes were hit that little bit too long, the crosses went out for goal kicks and the through balls were slightly mistimed. Brighton’s Leon Best got in behind their defence in the 58th minute and shaped to bend an effort into the right of goal but his shot was woeful, weak and straight at Artur Boruc. Four minutes later, Mustafa Carayol made a driving run through the middle and got a powerful shot away from the edge of the box but Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick dived in front to block. But Bournemouth showed they can win ugly and when the game is not going their way, as well as dominating teams with their passing. Howe is well aware that nerves will come into play with his players as they battle for promotion to the Premier League for the first time in their history. Yet his side are starting to demonstrate that they can handle the pressure. Four more games remain, against Reading, Sheffield Wednesday, Bolton and Charlton - a run of fixtures which they should deal with comfortably. Harry Arter celebrates in front of the travelling Bournemouth support after Kermorgant's opener . Bournemouth's Yann Kermorgant tussles with Joe Bennett during the first half at AMEX Stadium . Brighton midfielder Joao Carlos Teixeira is tackled by Bournemouth's Marc Pugh . Brighton's Biram Kayal

Summary: Bournemouth lead the Championship by four points with four games left . Yann Kermorgant fired the Cherries into the lead in the 70th minute . Callum Wilson doubled the visitors' advantage 10 minutes later . Eddie Howe's side have set a club record 106 goals in all competitions .


Richie Benaud’s family have been offered a state funeral after Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called his death the ‘greatest loss for cricket since the loss of Don Bradman’. The former Australia captain and legendary broadcaster died on Wednesday at the age of 84 following a battle with skin cancer. Abbott said: ‘There would be very few Australians who have not passed a summer in the company of Richie Benaud. Richie Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge . Benaud was the voice of cricket for generations, commentating in his native Australia and for the BBC . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered Benaud's family a state funeral . Benaud, pictured on his wedding day to wife Daphne, and during his time as Australia captain . Benaud was a daring captain and became the first cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests . ‘He was the accompaniment of an Australian summer, his voice was even more present than the chirping of the cicadas in our suburbs and towns, and that voice, tragically, is now still. But we remember him with tremendous affection.’ State funerals in Australia are generally reserved for politicians. Even Bradman himself turned down the offer of one before his death in 2001. But such is the esteem in which Benaud was held, both as an engaging all-round cricketer – he took 248 Test wickets with his leg-breaks and scored 2,201 runs – and as a commentator, that Abbott has been moved to make an exception. David Gower, Geoffrey Boycott and Benaud assembled a formidable line-up for the BBC in 1995 . A master with the microphone to his lips, Benaud also was well aware of the power of silence . The tributes continued on Friday to a man routinely referred to as ‘the voice of cricket’. His fellow leg-spinner Shane Warne said, ‘For me it was an honour and a privilege to call you a close friend and mentor’, while Sachin Tendulkar described his death as a ‘great loss to the world of cricket’. Australia’s Test captain Michael Clarke praised Benaud for helping ‘the Australian team have the attitude where they wanted to win. He played the game the right way’. One of Clarke’s predecessors, Steve Waugh, said: ‘His legacy to the game will always live on.’ The veteran Australian radio commentator Jim Maxwell said: ‘He has been the most influential, revered and respected person in the game for 50 years. As Australian captain he never lost a series. As a commentator he was precise, authoritative and deliciously understated.’ Benaud, pictured in 2006 during the launch of his book My Take on Cricket, was widely respected and loved . Benaud pays tribute to Australian media mogul and cricket pioneer Kerry Packer after his death in 2005 . ON COMMENTATING . 'What I want most from being a television commentator is to be able to feel that, when I say something, I am talking to friends.' 'My mantra is: put your brain into gear and

Summary: Richie Benaud passed away aged 84 on Friday . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has paid tribute to Richie Benaud . State funerals in Australia are usually reserved for politicians . Bradman turned down opportunity to have state funeral before his death . CLICK HERE for more Benaud tributes .


After the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, several new owners complained that the slim aluminium phones bent out of shape after being placed in tight pockets. So to avoid another ‘bend gate,’ Apple is rumoured to be planning on using stronger materials to construct its next generation smartphone. The forthcoming phone could feature the same 7000 series aluminium as its forthcoming Apple Watch Sport edition, which is reportedly also used in competition bicycles. Scroll down for videos . And to avoid another ‘bend gate’ Apple is rumoured to be planning on using stronger materials to construct its next generation smartphone. This image shows a bent iPhone 6S . The material would make the next iPhone 60 per cent harder than the iPhone 6, Taiwan-based Economic Daily News reported. The metal is the same as that used to make professional sports bikes but has been altered by Apple to make it lighter, according to Cult of Mac. The forthcoming phone could feature the same 7000 series aluminium as its forthcoming Apple Watch Sport edition (pictured), which is reportedly also used in competition bicycles . The Apple Watch Sport has a lightweight anodised aluminium case. Apple used a new alloy of 7000 Series aluminium that's 60 per cent stronger than standard alloys. The same alloy is used to make racing bikes. The display is protected by strengthened Ion-X glass. Together, the materials make the Sport edition 30 per cent lighter than the other Apple Watch models. Apple polishes the aluminium used in its Sports watch then anodises it to using tint zirconia beads to create a hard and scratch-proof outer layer. ‘We believe this aluminium alloy sets a new standard both in the way it performs and the way it looks,’ Apple’s Senior Vice President of Design Jony Ive said previously. The next generation iPhones, which are expected to be called the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus, are expected to be unveiled in September and may include a A9 chip and Force Touch Feature, which also features in the Apple Watch. It’s also possible that the Californian tech giant will release a four-inch version of the phone called the iPhone 6C. Days after the launch of the iPhone 6, owners revealed they can be bent out of shape when stowed in a pocket. The handset is made from a combination of 6000 series anodised aluminium and stainless steel with titanium inserts, Forbes reported. Apple polishes the aluminium used in its Sports watch then anodises it to using tint zirconia beads to create a hard and scratch-proof outer layer . Addressing ‘bend gate’ after the phone’s launch, Apple spokeswoman Trudy Muller said: 'With normal use, a bend in iPhone is extremely rare and through our first six days of sale, a total of nine customers have contacted Apple with a bent iPhone 6 Plus.' Tests showed that the phone bent out of shape under 100lbs of pressure - the same as the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. But accusations of unintentionally bendy handsets have dogged Apple since 2012, when some users

Summary: Rumours suggest Apple will used 7000 series aluminium in the next iPhone . Alloy is already used to make sports bikes and the Apple Watch Sport . Would make next handset 60 per cent stronger than the iPhone 6's case . Just days after its launch the handset was shown to be easily bent .


A seven-year-old girl was subjected to months of violent punishment by her 'strict' churchgoing aunt before a 'vicious and sustained' beating finally killed her, a court heard today. Shanay Walker's death was the culmination of 'repeated acts of cruelty' at the hands of Seventh-day Adventist Kay-Ann Morris that included having food shoved in her mouth and being struck on the hands with a hairbrush, a jury was told. The youngster, who had 50 separate bruises across her body at the time of her death, was found cold and rigid in her bed by paramedics called to the family home in Bestwood, Nottingham, last July. Shanay Walker, found cold and stiff in her bed in Nottingham last July. Her aunt is currently on trial for her murder. The prosecution claim Shanay was subject to repeated acts of cruelty at the hands of her aunt and grandmother, Juanila Smikle, until she was eventually killed by a 'vicious and sustained attack' last July . Morris told police officers Shanay, who she was the legal guardian for, had fallen down the stairs. But the 23-year-old, who was an aspiring police officer in her teens, was later arrested and charged with murder. Nottingham Crown Court heard how Shanay went to live with her aunt as a five-year-old in 2012 after her natural mother - Morris' sister-in-law - struggled to care for her. However, Richard Pratt QC said she soon became the victim of regular punishments by Morris, and her mother, Juanila Smikle - Shanay's grandmother. She was disciplined for tiny misdemeanours such as failing to eat quickly enough or 'fighting' while brushing her teeth. Jurors were told the schoolgirl faced a range of abuse including being placed in the bath and having water thrown over her, being forced to stand on a landing for 20 minutes, and having the palms of her outstretched hands 'whacked' with a hairbrush. Mr Pratt said that on one occasion, neighbours saw Morris refuse to let a desperate Shanay go to the toilet, and instead taunted her with the ditty: 'I know a song that will get on your nerves'. He added that witnesses questioned by police following Shanay's death described Morris as a 'very strict' parent who frequently made her niece cry by shouting at her. Others told how Shanay was 'hysterical' at times, had 'lost her sparkle' after moving in with 'stern looking' Morris, and went from being a 'bubbly' child when her aunt wasn't around to 'introverted and anxious' when she was nearby. Kay-Ann Morris, who is on trial at Nottingham Crown Court charged with the murder of her niece, seven-year-old Shanay Walker, last July . The court heard teachers at Shanay's primary school had noticed injuries to her which were recorded in Safeguarding Referral forms and then shown to a social worker. But Morris gave explanations for the marks, telling staff a burn mark on the youngster's thigh was because she had stood too close to a radiator. Mr Pratt said she also claimed Shanay 'hurt herself'. He described how in the hours before her death, Shanay was

Summary: Guardian Kay-Ann Morris is on trial for murdering her niece Shanay, 7 . Paramedics found Shanay lying cold and stiff in bed at Nottingham home . Morris and mother, Juanila Smikle, claim she had fallen down the stairs . Paramedics later found 50 bruises on girl's face, torso, arms and legs . Prosecution say death was due to 'sustained, vicious and brutal beating'


A crying 19-month-old girl was removed from a plane and met by police after she was accused of causing a security breach. As the aircraft taxied on the runway at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel, bound for Luton, Sarina Aziz became agitated after cabin crew asked that she sit on her parents’ lap. Ariella and Mark Aziz, who live in north London, struggled to keep their daughter still after strapping her in the connector belt required for children under the age of two. One-year-old Sarina Aziz became agitated on a flight from Israel to Luton that led to her being ejected from the plane . Mark Aziz, pictured right, spoke with airline staff outside the aircraft before his family was removed . However they say they were shocked to find that staff had decided to alert the captain, who took the decision to halt the flight and call security to remove the family from the plane. Mr Aziz, who said the family are seeking legal advice over the incident on a Transavia Airlines flight in Tel Aviv, said: ‘I want to emphasise that we wanted to, and were, complying with the crew’s instructions. ‘I was simply trying to restrain our daughter who had become unhappy after being moved from a child seat on to our laps. We had actually purchased a seat for her to sit in, and she was very happy in that and belted in correctly. ‘But the stewardess came up to us and said that their policy was for the child to be seated on a parent’s lap. We said we were happy to go along with this and were in no way argumentative.’ Mr Aziz described how after being moved from her seat, his daughter became frustrated and unhappy, and it became difficult to keep her subdued. ‘All we were doing was asking the cabin crew what we can do, and asking for help,’ he added. After his daughter’s behaviour continued to attract the attention of the crew, Mr Aziz claims another steward, who had not seen the original incident unfold, marched over to him ‘very aggressively’. Transavia Airlines have said that the action was justified as the child was not 'following safety instructions' The incident occurred at Ben Gurion Airport in Israel (pictured) on a flight bound for London Luton . Mr Aziz said: ‘He was standing over me shouting and it felt like he was trying to provoke me. I felt very threatened; he was saying “you’ve got to sort it,” and that he would not help as it was not his problem.’ Speaking to Jewish News Online, Mrs Aziz said: ‘It was like a terrorist incident, I couldn’t believe it. The next thing you know we’re all in squad cars heading back to Ben Gurion.’ Fellow passenger Ben Wasserstrum described how the pilot said that there had been ‘a security breach,’ before returning those on board to the terminal. A spokesman for Transavia told MailOnline: ‘It is very important that flight safety instructions are followed by all our passengers. It was unfortunate that the child

Summary: Sarina Aziz was flying back from Israel with parents Mark and Ariella Aziz . But girl became agitated after being placed on the parents' lap . Pilot turned plane around at Ben Gurion, and armed police ejected family . Father Mark Aziz insists family were being compliant and asking for help . Mother speaks of her disbelief at how the incident was handled by staff .


Today show hosts Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly swapped gender roles in order to transform into two iconic characters from the hit movie Grease, before taking to the stage for a live lip sync battle against their co-hosts on Thursday morning’s show. Wearing a blonde wig and a pink jacket, Carson took on the role of Olivia Newton-John’s character Sandy, while Savannah, in a leather jacket and sunglasses, was Danny, originally played by John Travolta. The duo went head to head with Al Roker, Willie Geist and Natalie Morales, who also donned long blonde wigs for their cover of Australian singer Sia’s Chandelier. The two teams were judged by TV star and model Chrissy Teigen, one of the hosts of Spike TV’s new series Lip Sync Battle, which premieres tonight, and was the inspiration for the Today hosts’ colorful performances. Face-off: Al Roker, Natalie Morales and Willie Geist went head to head with Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly during the Today show's first ever lip sync battle, which was judged by Chrissy Teigen . Nice touch: Savannah and Carson reversed gender roles and dressed as Danny and Sandy, respectively, from Grease . While Savannah and Carson switched gender roles and performed Summer Nights and Al, Natalie and Willie showcased their dancing skills for Chandelier, their co-host Matt Lauer somehow managed to avoid getting caught up in the battle altogether – something which Chrissy was more than happy to highlight.. When Matt announced Savannah and Carson to the stage in front of the live audience outside the show's Rockefeller studio, Chrissy couldn't help but ask: 'How did you get out of this?' 'Because I'm with you,' Matt joked.' In order to truly embrace the role of Danny, Savannah wore an oversized leather motorcycle jacket and her hair slicked back. Meanwhile, her partner Carson sported a blonde wig and a Pink Ladies bomber jacket to play Sandy. Good try: The two gave it their all as they lip synced a rendition of the class song from the film Summer Nights . Great props: Savannah wore a leather motorcycle jacket while Carson sported a Pink Ladies bomber jacket and a blonde wig . After their spirited performance of Summer Nights, Matt laughed and said: 'Don't worry. We will never show this tape again.' But even dressed as members of the opposite sex, Savannah and Carson were no match for their competition. When Al, Willie and Natalie took their turn on stage, Matt joked that Al looked 'remarkably like something out of Wayne's World' with his white wig. 'I am actually Cousin Itt,' he responded. While Willie did his best silent Sia performance, Al and Natalie flailed their bodies across the stage, in an attempt to mirror the music video’s 12-year-old star Maddie Ziegler. Imitation game: Al, Willie and Natalie donned white wigs for their performance of Sia's Chandelier . Feeling confident: Al, Willie and Natalie struck a pose as they waited for the music to start . Great performance: Willie did his best impression of Sia as he lip synced the lyrics to her hit

Summary: Carson Daly transformed into Olivia Newton-John’s iconic character Sandy, while Savannah played John Travolta’s role Danny . The pair went up against Al Roker, Willie Geist and Natalie Morales, who donned blonde wigs for their performance of Sia’s Chandelier . Chrissy Teigen judged the performances ahead of tonight's premiere of Spike TV's new show Lip Sync Battle, which she co-hosts with LL Cool J .


Lewis Hamilton has told Nico Rosberg he will do his talking 'on the track' as the two title contenders prepare to renew their rivalry in the desert. The Mercedes men left Shanghai after the Chinese Grand Prix arguing over the rights and wrongs of how they raced. But Hamilton, speaking ahead of Sunday's race in Bahrain, adopted an air of cool disdain for any psychological battles. 'It's not really changed much,' said the double world champion. 'I just do my talking on the track. That's how it's been since I was eight years old.' Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton insists that he will do his talking 'on the track' ahead of the race in Bahrain . Hamilton puts his arm around F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone (left) at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir . Hamilton's Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg addresses the media ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix . Rosberg, 17 points behind Hamilton, seemed relaxed as he stuck to the line Hamilton jeopardised the team's one-two by slowing down to husband his tyres. 'I would say the same again because I felt the need to state the facts,' said Rosberg. 'There was a need to discuss things after. It's in the past. I'm in Bahrain now just to attack in the race. That is the best answer I can give, on the track.' Hamilton in front of team-mate Rosberg during Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai . Rosberg and Hamilton avoided eye contact after the latter took pole in Chinese Grand Prix qualifying .

Summary: Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg will renew their rivalry in Bahrain . The Mercedes pair had argued in the aftermath of the Chinese Grand Prix . Hamilton, though, has dismissed mind games and is focused on the next race .


This helpful dog doesn't mind getting his paws dirty with a spot of housework. Baron the German Shepherd was filmed as he helped get the dishes done at home in California. Footage shows the pup reaching up and grabbing rinsed goods between his teeth from the sink, before loading them into the dishwasher. Once he's put an item in the machine, Baron patiently waits for another to be rinsed by his owner. He then gets back up on his back legs to collect his next load. Baron was professionally trained at the Hill Country K9 school. Other videos show the pup breaking sweat as he helps his trainer workout. He performs a range of moves, including aerobic step exercises and lunges. To date the clip of Baron dishwashing has been watched more than 27,000 times. Many viewers have applauded the dog's cleaning antics, deeming him 'cute' and adorable'. Clever boy: Baron the German Shepard was filmed as he helped get the dishes done at home in California . As his owner stands by the sink, the pup reaches up to grab pots and pans between his teeth before loading them into the dishwasher. Step and repeat: Once he's put an item in the machine, Baron patiently waits for another to be rinsed . Hard at work: He then gets back up on his back legs to collect his next load .

Summary: Baron the German Shepard was filmed as he helped get the dishes done at home in California . The pup was professionally trained at the Hill Country K9 school . To date the clip of Baron dishwashing has been watched over 27,000 times . Many viewers have deemed the dog's cleaning antics 'cute' and adorable'


A pregnant Popeyes employee in Texas says that she was fired from her job at the fast food chain after being robbed and refusing to personally pay back the money that was stolen. Marissa Holcomb, who is five months pregnant with her fourth child, was held at up at the fried chicken chain store in Channelview on March 31. A man armed with a handgun and his face concealed by a red beanie ran into the store and jumped the counter, forcing Holcomb to empty the registers before making off with $400. However afterwards, Holcomb, shaken by the experience, was given an ultimatum by her managers - replace what was taken or lose her job. Scroll down for video . 'I just had a gun to me. I'm not paying the money': Marissa Holcomb - who is five months pregnant with her fourth child - says she was fired from Popeyes after $400 was robbed from her till and she refused to pay it back. She is pictured here with her husband (left) and some of her children . Robbery: A man armed with a handgun and his concealed with a red beanie held up the Popeyes in Channelview, Texas, on March 31. Less than two days later Marissa Holcomb was fired . Hold up: The robber managed to get $400 cash from the till, which Popeyes said is too much money to have kept in the register. They said it is not the first time Holcomb had got in trouble for not clearing the till . 'I just had a gun to me. I'm not paying the money,' Holcomb told KHOU. 'I don't think it's right because now I'm struggling for my family because what I had to do to keep my life. 'I mean who's gonna call me? I'm five months pregnant. 'The fact that I got robbed at gunpoint and it's like nobody cares.' Holcomb says she was fired less than two days after the incident. A Popeyes spokesman told KHOU that Holcomb was fired for having too much money in the till. They also said it wasn't the first time Holcomb hadn't cleared the till. Marissa Holcomb, who is five months pregnant with her fourth child, was held at up at the fried chicken chain store in Channelview on March 31 and then fired because of it . The spokesman said that if Holcomb was given the opportunity to pay the money back they were not aware of such a situation. However Holcomb claims she had done her job properly, and that it was an extremely busy night. The chain were offering a popular two piece chicken special for $1.19 on the night of the robbery. 'They got what they got because that's what we made within one hour,' she said. Scene: The robbery occurred at this Popeye's in Channelview, Texas, east of downtown Houston .

Summary: Marissa Holcomb was held up in Channelview, Texas, on March 31 . Robber held her at gunpoint and emptied $400 from the till . She was fired a day later after refusing to pay back the money . The store says she broke their policy by having so much cash in the till . Holcomb, five months pregnant with her fourth child, says it was busy .


The mother of a high school student who has been prevented from attending classes as a consequence for not wearing the right style shoes has expressed her outrage over the 'ridiculous' situation. Riley Filmer, 14, turned up for classes wearing new shoes on the first day of term at McClelland College, in Melbourne's south-east, only to be told that the black soft-leather lace-ups did not meet uniform standards. The Year Eight student was prevented from attending her classes for the day, and has not been allowed back into the classroom since the incident, which her mother Anne Parker claims has disadvantaged and excluded her daughter. Riley Filmer, 14, has been prevented from attending classes at her Melbourne high school because her shoes do not meet the strict uniform guidelines . The secondary school's policy outlined in the 2015 Personal Learning Journal states that girls are to wear 'black leather lace-up school shoes (not fashion heels)' for both summer and winter uniforms, a guideline which Ms Parker said Riley's shoes meet. Ms Parker said that after going through five pairs of shoes in four school terms, she decided that her daughter needed a more practical and comfortable shoe to meet her needs. 'Rain, hail, or shine Riley has to walk to catch the bus, and then switch to another bus to get to school because of my work, and so we decided to look into a different type of shoe than the ones we had been buying,' Ms Parker told Daily Mail Australia. 'Is it that big a deal that my daughter has shoes they don't care for? Kids walk and skate, and catch a bus or a train, not every child gets driven to school. The rules need to cater for comfortable and practical shoes,' she said. The rubber-soled soft leather lace-ups were pointed out by a teacher on the first day of term, and Riley was taken to the school's office, where she was offered a pair of shoes from lost property, and remained until the end of the day. Ms Parker was not contacted to let her know that her daughter had been taken out of class, and said that she has had no contact with the principal of the school, Amadeo Ferra, despite Mr Ferra issuing a statement on Thursday reinforcing the uniform guidelines. The secondary school's policy states that girls are to wear 'black leather lace-up school shoes (not fashion heels)', which Ms Parker said the shoes comply to . Ms Parker said her daughter needed a more practical and comfortable shoe to meet her needs . 'I just can't make sense of this. They've shifted the goal posts on what they are expecting of the uniform. When I spoke to the vice-principal yesterday I was told that her shoes aren't the type of shoes they're looking for, even though they are black leather lace-ups,' she said. Ms Parker was informed that the school was looking for shoes with more of a heel, but has been left baffled as to why her daughter is being punished for a

Summary: Riley Filmer has been prevented from attending class because of her shoes . She was told that her shoes do not comply with McClelland College's rules . The policy states girls are to wear 'black leather lace-up school shoes' Riley's mother said the shoes comply and are comfortable and practical . The 14-year-old has not been allowed to attend classes for three days .


Adam Gadahn, a former Little Leaguer who grew up to become a spokesman for Osama bin Laden, was born in 1978 in Oregon as Adam Pearlman. He converted to Islam at the age of 17 . Adam Gadahn, a former Little Leaguer who grew up to become a spokesman for Osama bin Laden, was born in 1978 in Oregon as Adam Pearlman. Gadahn, who had treason charges pending against him, was killed in a drone strike in January, the White House acknowledged on Thursday. Another January drone strike killed Ahmed Farouq, the operations leader for Al-Qaida in Pakistan, as well as an American hostage and an Italian hostage. Gadahn's father, a musician in California, changed his name from Pearlman to Gadahn in the 1970s. Gadahn, who was raised as a Protestant Christian, grew up and was home-schooled on a goat farm in Riverside County, California. In 1995, at age 17, he converted to Islam at a mosque in nearby Orange County. A few years later, he moved to Pakistan, where he joined al-Qaida as a propagandist. Using the name 'Azzam the American,' he appeared in numerous al-Qaida videos, denouncing U.S. moves in Afghanistan and elsewhere and threatening attacks on Western interests abroad. His work led to Gadahn becoming the only American charged with treason since the World War II era. U.S. authorities filed treason charges against him in 2006 and had offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction. The FBI's Reward for Justice program, which lists wanted terrorists, said Gadahn was 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighed a little more than 200 pounds. He had brown hair, brown or hazel eyes and had scars on his chest and right forearm. Further details about Gadahn surfaced in documents leaked by former National Security Agency analyst Edward Snowden. He was killed during a drone strikes by US forces in January. He was the first American citizen to be charged with treason since the Second World War . U.S. authorities filed treason charges against him in 2006 and had offered a $1 million reward for information leading to his arrest or conviction . The documents show that bin Laden's inner circle was frustrated when, in 2010, attention in the U.S. shifted to the economic downturn without linking al-Qaida to the damage. 'All the political talk in America is about the economy, forgetting or ignoring the war and its role in weakening the economy,' Gadahn wrote. The papers also showed that he was a student of U.S. media. Gadahn described ABC as 'all right, actually it could be one of the best channels as far as we are concerned,' criticized CNN as being too close to the government and heaped scorn on Fox News, which 'falls into the abyss, as you know, and lacks neutrality.'

Summary: Adam Gadahan was born in Oregon in 1978 as Adam Pearlman . Was first American to be charged with treason since Second World War . Converted to Islam at the age of 17 while living in Orange County, California . A few years later he moved to Pakistan and became an Al Qaeda propagandist .