A Long Island mother and daughter who went missing last month have been found safe and well in New York City's Upper West Side neighborhood. Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were recognized by the front desk manager of the hotel they were staying at on Sunday, it was reported. They were found at 3am by NYPD officers and are in good health, officials said. Police said they now consider the case to be closed. It came after more details emerged of the colorful background of Mrs Costello's late husband's family, who were in dispute with her over the contents of Mr Costello's will. Scroll down for video . Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were visiting Manhattan when they disappeared. They have now been found safe and well . Iona Costello's husband George, the co-owner of Costello Marine in Greenport, died from a heart attack in 2012 . It was revealed that the mother's stepson has a long criminal record and was jailed again just days after she disappeared, a report suggests. George Costello Jr is currently in jail in Florida on apparently unrelated charges and has been described by relatives as a 'mixed-up' kid.' British-born Mrs Costello and Emily were visiting Manhattan when they went missing on March 30 near their home in the the wealthy seaside village of Greenport. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair, who often went into the city for theater and art museums, left no other trace of their whereabouts. Iona's husband died in 2012 from a heart attack, and she is believed to have been 'under a lot of stress' because of a legal battle with four of his five adult children from previous marriages. The New York Daily News reported Iona's stepson Costello Jr, 45, was visiting Hamptons Bay, New York, at the time, and relatives said he has never got on with the family. He has a long history of drug arrests and is currently in Palm Beach Detention Center following an arrest for a 'domestic dispute' when he returned to Florida. Police reportedly told Iona's mother there is surveillance video of them leaving a parking garage laughing . Iona's brother-in-law John Costello (right), is facing vehicular manslaughter charges after he allegedly drove his pickup truck into oncoming traffic last December in Greenport, New York. Costello's stepson, George Costello Jr (left), 45, has a long history of drug arrests (mugshot from April) His fiance, who wanted to remain anonymous, told the Daily News it was a 'weird coincidence', but insists she was with him the whole time. Speaking from the prison, he told the newspaper he was visiting his Hampton Bay home at the time and flew home on April 1, two days after the pair went missing. George Jr, who has at least 10 arrests to his name, according to court records, says he didn't have a close relationship with Iona. He said the last time the pair spoke was at his father and her husband's funeral. 'She's a hardworking lady who

Summary: Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily went missing on March 30 . Were heading into Manhattan to visit the theater when they disappeared . Recognized by someone at the New York hotel they were staying in . NYPD officers picked them up at 3am and said they're in good health .


The USA have unveiled their new kits for the women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup hosted by Canada in June. The strips, produced by sportswear giants Nike, have caused a bit of stir across the pond, because of the decision to go with a black and white colour scheme rather than the traditional red, white and blue. But striker Alex Morgan hailed Nike's design as innovative. 'The black and white are different from anything we've ever had before,' she said, before adding, 'You know it's not a lot of red, white and blue in the white one because they wanted a clean look. I think it stands out in the fact that it is clean and just simple and I love that.' Scroll down for video . (Left to right:) Tobin Heath, Alex Morgan and Sydne Leroux of the USA women's soccer team pose . T he USA women's soccer team have unveiled their new kits for the World Cup hosted by Canada in June . There has been some controversy surrounding the decision to use a black and white colour scheme . Nike spokesperson and global creative director Martin Lotti explained, 'We always design home and away as one story, so the focus was on the blue with some of the red (for the away), and then the focus on the home was white. 'If you look at it traditionally, actually, all the home kits are always white. So we're actually not changing the history. In face we are being authentic to the history where it's always a white kit.' Nike have opted to put the focus of the new kit on the feet first and worked their way up. The neon yellow socks or 'volt' in Nike parlance are aimed to draw attention to the bright blue cleats. 'It's the first time as well that (the kit) is fully integrated, so going from the boot right to the sock, then it fades from the volt into the white kit,' Lotti said, 'It's a real head-to-toe look.' The USA women's team kick off their World Cup campaign against Australia on June 8 with a group match in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Some people have questioned the decision to abandon the USA's traditional red, white and blue colours . USA player Tobin Heath poses with a mannequin at the launch of the new kit in Los Angeles on Wednesday .

Summary: The USA women's soccer team have unveiled their new kits for the World Cup . Sportswear giants Nike have been responsible for the new design . There has been some controversy surrounding the decision to make the kits black and white rather than the traditional red, white and blue .


Vincent Nogueira scored in stoppage time and Philadelphia beat New York City FC 2-1 for the Union's first Major League Soccer victory of the season on Saturday. NYC goalkeeper Josh Saunders collided with Conor Casey inside the 6-yard box defending a cross and Nogueira toe-poked it home in the 92nd minute. Zach Pfeffer started the scoring in the 27th minute for Philadelphia. Sebastien Le Toux beat his defender, dribbled to the goal-line and fed it across to Pfeffer. David Villa scores from close range to round off a classy New York City goal, but couldn't prevent a defeat . Villa started the move with a back-heel before tapping in the rebound after his team-mate's shot was saved . Former Spain international David Villa equalized in the 55th minute for City, reacting first to a rebound off debutant goalkeeper John McCarthy to tap the ball into an empty net. New York's Lloyd Sam scored in the 90th minute to rescue a 2-2 draw for the Red Bulls at high-flying DC United. Goalkeeper Bill Hamid blocked Sacha Kljestan's free kick, but the ball squirted away and Sam beat his defender to the loose ball for the equalizer. Perry Kitchen gave United a 1-0 lead after heading Taylor Kemp's 26th-minute corner kick off the post and into the net. In the 67th minute, Chris Rolfe navigated through New York's defense and found Kitchen, who took one touch and drilled a shot for a 2-0 lead for the Eastern Conference leaders. New York answered a minute later when Damien Perrinelle headed in Felipe's corner kick for his first MLS goal. Sanna Nyassi scored in the 75th minute as San Jose beat MLS-leading Vancouver in a tempestuous match that saw both teams finish with 10 men. San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Sanna Nyassi scores the only goal in his team's win over Vancouver . Vancouver blocked the first two shot attempts of the sequence, and then Nyassi smashed the left-footed strike from near the penalty spot into the left corner of the goal for his first career goal with the Earthquakes. Pedro Morales and Adam Jahn both received red cards in the 88th minute for a brief altercation. Jahn went down, and Morales kicked at the ball near Jahn's midsection after the whistle. Jahn kicked back at Morales' shins in retaliation. Giles Barnes headed home Brad Davis' free kick in the 15th minute, ending Houston's 274-minute scoring drought, as the Dynamo beat the Montreal Impact 3-0. Ricardo Clark doubled the lead for Houston in the 72nd minute and Rob Lovejoy capped the scoring in the 80th as the Dynamo won for the first time in 5 games, despite Montreal controlling possession for most of the contest. Elsewhere, New England played to a scoreless draw with Columbus, as did Real Salt Lake at Sporting Kansas City. The Houston Dynamo players celebrate with Giles Barnes after he scored in a 3-0 win over Montreal Impact .

Summary: Vincent Nogueira nets stoppage-time winner for Union . New York Red Bulls draw with DC United thanks to Lloyd Sam equaliser . Table-topping Vancouver Whitecaps lose to San Jose Earthquakes .


More than half of Scots plan to back the SNP in the general election, shattering Ed Miliband's hopes of securing a Labour majority. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has been buoyed by a series of TV debates opposing austerity cuts, despite threatening another referendum on independence. A new TNS survey shows the SNP has almost doubled its lead over Labour in a month, with 52 per cent now backing Ms Sturgeon with only 24 per cent of Scots planning to vote for Mr Miliband. Scroll down for video . A new TNS survey shows the SNP has almost doubled its lead over Labour in a month, with 52 per cent now backing Ms Sturgeon with only 24 per cent of Scots planning to vote for Mr Miliband . The 28-point lead is nearly double last month's figure, when the parties scored 46 per cent and 30 per cent respectively. The Conservatives scored 13 per cent (down one percentage point), the Liberal Democrats 6 per cent (up three points) and the Greens 3 per cent (down one point). Support for Ukip in Scotland is 'almost negligible', TNS said. The SNP surge since the independence referendum in September puts Labour on course to lose dozens of seats, robbing Mr Miliband of any chance of winning the election outright. It comes on the day that Mr Miliband used Labour's manifesto launch to insist he is 'ready' to be Prime Minister. Ms Sturgeon has offered to work with Labour to lock the Tories out of power, even if David Cameron wins more seats on May 7. The poll is a blow to Mr Miliband on the day he used Labour's manifesto launch to insist he is 'ready' to be Prime Minister . But Labour and the SNP have clashed on Ms Sturgeon's call for full fiscal autonomy for Scotland, and her suggestion that another referendum could be held before 2020. The TNS survey covered the period of the UK-wide TV debates, although it closed before the impact of the Scottish leaders' TV debates could be taken into account. Tom Costley, head of TNS Scotland, said: 'The official election campaign has got off to a great start for the SNP, undoubtedly helped by Nicola Sturgeon's strong performance in the UK-wide TV debate. Not only has Labour's hopes of a recovery in support been dashed but, even worse, it appears to have gone backwards. 'The SNP seems to be building on the momentum which they carried forward from the independence referendum, while Jim Murphy is still struggling to win back Labour's lost supporters. Indeed, the latest poll shows some evidence that the growth in SNP support is mainly coming from disaffected Labour supporters. 'But it's important to remember that the campaign is really only beginning and 29 per cent of those who say they are certain to vote have not made up their minds who to vote for. It will be interesting to see what difference the campaigns of the various parties make to people's intentions by polling day.' Support for the SNP continues to be very strong among

Summary: 52% of Scots backing the SNP, doubling lead over Labour trailing on 24% . Sturgeon buoyed by TV debates despite threat of another referendum . Damning survey comes on the day Miliband launches Labour manifesto . TNS surveyed 978 adults aged over 18 across Scotland between March 18 and April 8 .


I yield to no one in my love of the old days — warm beer, cricket on the village green, bobbies on bicycles two by two, all that — but it's rare a chance arises to compare the rose-tinted past with the brave new world, as it did on Saturday evening when Sky's high-octane Premier League coverage went head-to-head with Arsenal v Reading in the FA Cup semi-final on the BBC. As we know, the Premier League has the money and prestige, but what the FA Cup has is history, and boy does the BBC love a bit of history? Lest you were in any doubt, its coverage of the semi-final kicked off with footage of the late Sir Laurence Olivier doing the St Crispin's Day speech from the film of Henry V ('We happy few, We band of brothers,' and so on). Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer, Jason Roberts and Ian Wright fronted the BBC's coverage at Wembley . BBC presenter Lineker prepares to present the Match of the Day 50th anniversary special broadcast . Reading defender Nathaniel Chaloboah (left) chases Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey (right) on Saturday . Gunners forward Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring his side's winning goal in the FA Cup semi-final . Stand-in Match of the Day presenter Gabby Logan (left) with pundits Phil Neville and Robbie Savage (right) The excuse, I guess, was that Reading's nickname is the Royals, but as the second-tier team are also known as the Biscuitmen. The BBC even gave us a moment of history at half-time with a breakdown, something that used to be a regular feature of TV outside broadcasts, when a feature on Crystal Palace's shock semi-final victory over Liverpool 25 years ago came to a shuddering halt halfway through. In such instances, the BBC is lucky to retain the services of Gary Lineker, the best presenter of live football on TV. Sky have never really replaced the disgraced Richard Keys, who had the benefit of longevity in the post. The BBC needs to fight hard to avoid Lineker falling into the hands of rivals. Not that Sky's presenters are less than competent — David Jones did the job — but it's never a good sign when you have to go to Google to check which one it is. The price of live Premier League football is now way beyond the reach of the BBC, which may be the clincher in Lineker's future. While the BBC's match had the lion's share of the goalmouth action, it was difficult to resist turning over to Sky on occasion. Having invested its billions in the Premier League, Sky doesn't skimp on the peripheries. The sound always seems a little crisper, and in punditry, where Sky offers us the Rolls Royce of analysts, Gary Neville, the BBC counters with the mid-range Danny Murphy. In the commentary box, Sky fields Martin Tyler for its big games in the knowledge he'll rarely make a bad call, while the BBC never seems sure who its best commentator is. The man on the job on Saturday, Steve Wilson,

Summary: The weekend saw BBC's FA Cup coverage compete with Sky's Premier League . It was a refreshing throwback to see the BBC's use of archive footage . Gary Lineker remains one of the BBC's prized assets and they must keep him .


Nigel Farage has revealed his preparation technique for tonight's crunch election debate – no booze until 6pm. The Ukip leader said he wanted to 'keep his mind as clear as possible' before the two-hour live TV showdown. But he admitted that he would break his drink ban at 6pm before heading into the studio for the showdown against Britain's six other political party leaders. admitted that he would break his drink ban at 6pm before heading into the studio for the showdown against Britain's six other political party leaders . Mr Farage, speaking on FubarRadio.com, said: 'I think that for a big event like this there is a risk people over-prepare. They are over-scripted. 'They have decided what their lines are before they go in front of the camera to answer the questions.' He added: 'I just want to keep my mind as clear as I possibly can and not have a drink – until after 6 o'clock.' A Ukip aide had previously admitted Mr Farage would have a drink or two ahead of the debate. Asked what preparations Mr Farage would be making today ahead of the debate, the spokesman said: 'He'll have a couple of gin and tonics and on you go.' Mr Farage has been made the bookies favourite to come out on top in tonight's ITV showdown. Mr Cameron insisted he was not nervous and was 'relishing' the prospect of the two-hour debate in the ITV studios at Salford's MediaCityUK (pictured) Ed Miliband arrives for a Q&A session at Bury Town Hall ahead of the televised Leaders debate in Manchester tonight . David Cameron met pupils during his visit to King's Leadership Academy in Warrington while on the General Election campaign trail . He has admitted feeling 'pretty good' about his TV test, telling Sky News: 'I hope the truth comes out on some issues. 'Particularly, I shall be arguing and asking the Prime Minister and others, will they please admit that, as members of the EU, we cannot have an immigration policy of any kind at all.' Mr Cameron and Mr Farage will share the platform tonight with Labour's Ed Miliband and Lib Dem Nick Clegg, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, the Green Party's Natalie Bennett and Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood. Green Party Leader Natalie Bennett meets supporters and media in Piccadilly Gardens as she arrives in Manchester today . It is the only time Mr Cameron will go up against Mr Miliband, with one of them certain to be Prime Minister after May 7. Mr Cameron had earlier joked that he would use jujitsu to 'put Nigel Farage on the floor' – after asking schoolchildren about the best way to deal with the Ukip leader. The PM later backtracked, insisting there will be 'no bodily contact' during the debate. All of the party leaders have spent the day preparing for tonight's debate, with Mr Cameron facing the prospect of having to defend the Tory-led government from attack on several fronts. Mr Cameron visited King's Leadership Academy in Warrington, where he spoke to pupils about their favourite sports.

Summary: The Ukip leader said he wanted to 'keep his mind as clear as possible' But he said he would break his drink ban at 6pm before going to the studio . Ukip aide said he would have 'a couple of gin and tonics' before the debate . Mr Farage has been made the bookies favourite for tonight's ITV showdown .


A large gas pipeline exploded into a tower of fire on Friday in Central California, closing both directions of a major highway and injuring at least 15 people, four of them critically, authorities said. It was not clear what caused the explosion at the Fresno County Sheriff's gun range that brought traffic in the area to a halt. The explosion on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pipe carrying natural gas happened while an equipment operator and a group of county jail inmates were expanding a road alongside Highway 99, according to Fresno County Sheriff Margaret Mims. Scroll down for video . A fireball erupts after a large gas pipeline exploded in Fresno, California, on Friday. The explosion and fire closed both directions of Highway 99, authorities said . A firefighter watches the blaze shot well over 100 feet into the air. Eleven people were injured, three critically, in the explosion . The flames shot well over 100 feet into the air, witnesses said. Traffic heading north and south on Highway 99 in Fresno was halted by the explosion about 2.30pm as flames towered over the roadway, the California Highway Patrol reported. The highway was reopened three hours later, the CHP said. The driver of the front-loader was a county public works employee who had been working at the shooting range all day working on a tall berm that confines gunfire to the range, Mims said. Ten inmates and the operator were hospitalized, she said. Three inmates were evaluated and sent back to jail, and two deputies were being evaluated for ringing ears and exposure to the hot blast. Four patients were being treated at Community Regional Medical Center's burn and trauma unit, spokeswoman Mary Lisa Russell said. Three of them are in critical condition and one is in serious condition. The explosion on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co. pipe carrying natural gas happened at the gun range while an equipment operator and a group of county jail inmates were expanding a road, according to authorities . Pacific Gas & Electric crews are seen in the distance along the Fresno road after the massive explosion . Four other patients were taken to St. Agnes Hospital and three more to Madera Community Hospital. Asked whether the driver was scraping or digging the earth when the gas exploded, Mims said her office is investigating. 'Hopefully we'll be able to speak to the worker to see what action he was taking at the time,' she said. Mims noted PG&E had, some time ago, marked the location of gas lines in the construction zones. The flames prompted a two-alarm call of firefighters, said Pete Martinez of the Fresno Fire Department. A nearby rail line was also halted out of concern that a passing train could spark leaking gas. Kevin Ling was driving by shortly after the blast, and he saw fire flying into the sky. 'As I got closer, the flames were just bigger and bigger,' he said. 'It was shooting up to 200 feet or more, and a fireball maybe ten-to-15 feet in diameter.

Summary: The explosion at the Fresno County Sherrif's gun range happened on a Pacific Gas & Electric Co pipe carrying natural gas . An equipment operator and a group of jail inmates were expanding a road alongside Highway 99, which was closed after explosion for three hours . Ten inmates and the operator were hospitalized, three of whom were in critical condition . Three inmates were evaluated and sent back to jail and two deputies were being evaluated for ringing ears and exposure to the hot blast . California Public Utilities Commission said it is investigating the explosion .


UFC superstar Ronda Rousey left her trademark deadly glares and lethal arm bar at home for the Los Angeles premiere of blockbuster action film Fast & Furious 7. Rousey, the UFC’s bantamweight champion, appears in the latest movie in the franchise to be released on April 3 in the UK with her MMA skills used to full effect. She stepped out in a sleek black dress handmade by London designers House Of CB and a pair of Tania Spinelli heels for the event at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood. UFC star Ronda Rousey poses in front of a fast car at the premiere of action film Fast & Furious 7 . The UFC bantamweight champion was all smiles at the Hollywood event at the TCL Chinese Theatre . The look impressed Rousey's mother Dr AnnMaria, a former world judo champion who used to wake her daughter up with arm bar holds, as she posted an image saying: 'My little pumpkin grew up.' The premiere follows Rousey’s acclaimed debut WWE appearance in WrestleMania 31, in which she paired up with her Furious co-star The Rock for the event’s crescendo. Fans definitely liked what they saw when Rousey helped The Rock take down The Authority, otherwise known as WWE co-owner Stephanie McMahon and Triple H (real name Paul Levesque), and chanted her name at Monday’s WWE Raw. A Twitter post from Rousey in which she says, ‘We're just gettin' started’ alongside a picture of herself and The Rock giving their sternest looks, fuelled speculation this could become a regular deal. Rousey's MMA skills are used to full effect in the seventh film of the franchise out on April 3 in the UK . Rousey wore a sleek black dress and heels, but managed a steely glare usually reserved for her opponents . Rousey is a massive WWE fan - she chose her nickname ‘Rowdy’ after and with the blessing of Canadian wrestler Roddy Piper and has been in the crowd many times. But this was her first time as an official participant and her arm bar on McMahon was only bettered by her throwing Triple H, at 6ft 4in and 265 pounds, over her shoulder like a rag doll. However, Rousey’s agent Brad Slater told Ariel Helwani on Fox Sports’ UFC Tonight on Wednesday that it was a one-off and that her focus is on her next UFC fight against Brazilian Bethe Correia in the headline bout for UFC 190. Rousey puts her game face on to take down WWE co-owner Stephanie McMahon at Wrestlemania 31 . Rousey throws Triple H over her shoulder and into the canvas as The Rock watches on . But not before she adds another film project to her resume. After featuring in an epic fight scene with Michelle Rodriguez which she describes as ‘a super oestrogen-pumped all-female fight scene’, Rousey will be the star of a new Peter Berg action release, Mile 22, which goes into production in April. Including Furious, Rousey has now appeared in three feature films after playing herself in the Entourage feature and

Summary: Ronda Rousey was at the Fast & Furious 7 premiere in Los Angeles . The UFC champion features in the blockbuster film, released on April 3 . The appearance follows her starring role in WWE Wrestlemania 31 . Her agent has said the WWE performance was a one-off occasion . CLICK HERE for all the latest UFC news .


A heroic army dog who lost her entire front leg while clearing a Taliban compound on patrol in Afghanistan has a new home with one of the men she saved. This week, US Army Staf Sgt Julian McDonald, welcomed 4-year-old Layka, a Belgian Malinois, into his Columbus, Ohio home after fighting to adopt her for two years. Layka was on her eighth overseas military tour with Sgt. McDonald in 2012 when she was shot four times at point blank range by an enemy fighter armed with an AK-47. Scroll down for video . Great team: U.S. Army Staff SGT. Julian McDonald (left) of Columbus, Ohio has welcomed a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Layka (right) into his home after she protected him in Afghanistan in 2012 . Injured: Despite being injured, Layka completed the mission with her team and her wounds were treated upon her return to safe territory . Best friends: Layka and McDonald's son Liam have become best friends and they play daily . Her comrades rushed her back for emergency surgery during which she had her leg amputated as the cost for saving them. So endebted to her for the selfless bravey she showed in combat, Sgt. McDonald decided that he must bring her home to live with his young family. 'I realized I had a responsibility to take care of her, just as she took care of me,' said Sgt. McDonald to ABC News. 'She saved our lives and I owed it to her to obviously save hers.' Medal of honor: Even though Layka no longer has her right leg, she has a new family to keep her safe and a medal of honor in recognition of her bravery. Fast friends: Layka is gentle with McDonald's children despite being trained to attack enemy soldiers . In Afghanistan: While McDonald was on his eight overseas military tour and completing a mission to clear an enemy compound with Lyka, a man started to shoot at them . McDonald told ABC that Layka adapted to civilian life quickly and that she became fast friends with his son Liam. 'Her excitement brought me to tears,' McDonald says. 'She was the sole reason why I was living and breathing and able to come home to my son and wife.' McDonald says that Layka will always hold a special place near his heart. The U.S. military deploys more than 500 dogs worldwide at any given time. Each year a few are killed in action.

Summary: U.S. Army Staff SGT. Julian McDonald of Columbus, Ohio has adopted a 4-year-old dog named Layka who protected him in Afghanistan . Despite being injured in 2012, Layka completed the mission with her team and her wounds were treated upon her return to safe territory . 'She was the sole reason why I was living and breathing and able to come home to my son and wife,' said McDonald of his four legged partner .


Meet the woman who's given Elizabeth Taylor a run for her money when it comes to walking down the aisle. 39-year-old Lianna Barrientos married ten men in eleven years - and married six of them in one year alone, it's been revealed. Barrientos, however, was nabbed by authorities after saying her 2010 marriage - the tenth time she tied the knot - was actually her first, the New York Post reported. According to reports, all of Barrientos' marriages took place in New York state. Bride: Liana Barrientos, pictured, has been married ten times. Her first marriage took place in 1999, with most recent being in 2010 . Barrientos' marriage took place in 1999 to Mohamed Gerbril . The bride and her grooms: This map shows Barrientos' marriages from 1999 to 2010 . Barrientos' first marriage took place in 1999 to Mohamed Gerbril, followed by a 2001 marriage to Ahmed Allam, then a second 2001 marriage to Habibur Rahman, the Post reported. According to the newspaper, Barrientos married six men in 2002 - namely Davit Koridze, Duran Goktepe, Aliaksandr Paharelau, Vakhtang Dzneladze, Rashid Rajput, and Kakhaber Khorbaladze - and her last marriage was in 2010 to Salle Keita. Authorities reportedly slapped her with offering a false instrument for filing felony charges in November 2014. Quoting court documents, The New York Daily News said '[Barrientos] ... stated in sum and substance that she did marry Mr. Keita and that was her first and only marriage.' The newspaper reported that Barrientos could be sentenced to a total of eight years stemming from her two charges. Barrientos has been arrested multiple times, including for loitering, drug possession, and jumping a turnstile and trespassing, according to the Daily News. Wedding bells? Barrientos' Facebook says she became engaged in July 2013 . Mystery: The Department of Homeland Security was 'involved' in Barrientos' case, the Bronx district attorney's office told the New York Times . According to the New York Times, '[Barrientos] has divorced at least four times, from husbands Nos. 1, 2, 5 and 7, but long after marrying husbands 3 through 9.' The Times reported that for her first three 2002 marriages, Barrientos wed Koridze on Valentine's Day, before she went on to marry Goktepe approximately two weeks later, then soon tied the knot with Paharelau. The Department of Homeland Security was 'involved' in Barrientos' case, the Bronx district attorney's office revealed to the Times. Barrientos' Facebook profile says she hails from the Dominican Republic and lives in Manhattan. It also says she became engaged in July 2013. A Bronx building superintendent, Ruben George, told the New York Post 'She was arrested... and [her baby daddy Carlos Garcia] doesn't want her back. 'They have a kid together. She has one with him and one with somebody else.' George also told the newspaper Garcia booted Barrientos out of his apartment. According to the Post, Barrientos and Garcia are parents to a baby girl. Barrientos did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Daily Mail Online.

Summary: Liana Barrientos married ten men in eleven years - even marrying six of them in one year alone . All of her marriages took place in New York state . Her first marriage took place in 1999, followed by two in 2001, six in 2002, and her tenth marriage in 2010 . Barrientos allegedly described her 2010 nuptials as 'her first and only marriage' She is reportedly divorced from four of her ten husbands . The Department of Homeland Security was 'involved' in Barrientos' case, the Bronx district attorney's office has said .


The TSA got to keep $675,000 in spare change dropped by travellers at airport security last year. Over the past five years, airline passengers have left behind more than $2.7 million in quarters and dimes. And the funds collected appear to be increasing every year, according to figures from the Transportation Security Administration. The funds collected by the TSA appear to be increasing every year, according to figures from the Transportation Security Administration . Last year the TSA were allowed to keep $675,000 in spare change - almost double what was collected in 2008 at $383,414, . The sum was $107,000 more than what passengers left behind in 2012, and more than $150,000 than 2011. According to federal law, if no one comes back to claim the money the TSA are allowed to keep it. The agency is then free to spend anything they feel will improve the civil aviation security. TSA officials said the agency 'makes every effort to reunite passengers with items left at the checkpoint, however there are instances where loose change or other items are left behind and unclaimed. The TSA got to keep $675,000 in spare change left behind by travellers at airport security last year . 'Unclaimed money, typically consisting of loose coins passengers remove from their pockets, is documented and turned into the TSA financial office,' the agency said in a statement. In 2005, Congress gave the agency the ability to use the forgotten money to help fund security operations. Some airports, such as Phoenix and Columbus, Ohio, and Denver International Airport, offer travellers the opportunity to donate money to local charities at collection boxes at checkpoints. According to federal law, if no one comes back to claim the money it stays with the TSA .

Summary: Airline passengers left behind almost $675,000 in spare change in 2013 . TSA can keep the money to spend on improving civil aviation security . The figure is $107,00 more than 2012 and double that collected in 2008 .


The respected law professor from Philadelphia now being investigated after allegedly emailing students a link to pornographic footage, was once a contestant on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, it has emerged. Lisa McElroy, a 50-year-old Drexel professor, appeared on the show in 2010 while it was still hosted my Meredith Vieira. And like her apparent March 31 email mishap, her game show appearance ended with a very public mistake. McElroy, who teaches legal writing, got tripped up on the $12,500 level after flying through the first few questions, notes Philly.com. Wishes she was a millionaire: Drexel law profesor professor Lisa McElroy allegedly sent a link to a pornographic website to her students. In 2010, she appeared on the TV game show Who Wants to Be a Milionaire . Mother of two: The mother of two shared an anecdote with then-host Meredith Vieira about having to scramble to find a babysitter for her kids and someone to teach her class after learning she was to appear on the show just two days before taping . Lost it: McElroy was tripped up on the $12,500 question. Despite having used two lifelines, she answered wrong and walked away with around $5,000 . The questions read: . 'As a result of General Motor’s bankruptcy declaration in 2009, what foreign government became one of its largest shareholders?' Even after using two of her lifelines to narrow down the answer, McElroy answered China, which was incorrect. The correct answer was Canada. She walked away with around $5,000. McElroy, who is a children's book and biography author, is apparently also a mother. She opened the appearance by sharing an anecdote with Vieira about having to scramble to find a babysitter after being informed she was chosen to be on Millionaire jsut two days prior to taping. She's accused of sending the inappropriate message this past March 31 under the subject line: 'Great article on writing briefs.' However, when recipients opened the enclosed link, philly.com reports that they were directed to a video of 'a woman engaging in a sexually explicit act'. Lisa McElroy, 50, who teaches legal writing at Drexel University, reportedly sent the inappropriate message on March 31 baring the subject line: 'Great article on writing briefs' Following a number of complaints, the college issued an apology to students. The message read: 'As you may be aware, some students erroneously received an email this morning directing them to a... post that included some inappropriate material. 'We take this matter seriously and apologize for any upset it may have caused.' The university says federal law requires it investigate all reports of inappropriate behaviors of a sexual nature. McElroy did not immediately respond to an email sent to her university account by the Associated Press. When recipients opened the enclosed link, philly.com reports that they were directed to a video of 'a woman engaging in a sexually explicit act' It's not the first time the married mother-of-two has appeared in the spotlight. She is also an accomplished author with a number of published biographies and children's books. On her

Summary: Lisa McElroy, 50, who teaches legal writing at Drexel University, reportedly sent the 'inappropriate' message on March 31 . When recipients clicked the enclosed link, they were allegedly directed to a video of 'a woman engaging in a sexually explicit act' McElroy appeared on the popular game show in 2010 with then-host Meredith Vieira but lost the game after reaching just $12,500 . Along with teaching law, McElroy is also an accomplished author with a number of published biographies and children's books . Has been placed on leave while school investigates .


Lovingly tended gardens with their manicured lawns and neat flowerbeds were once the very essence of Englishness. But these days we are increasingly using outdoor space for the occasional barbecue or to relax in a hot tub rather than for tending flowers, according to researchers. As a result, only a handful of traditional flowers still grow in English country gardens, with the average one usually containing a mere four species – daffodils, crocuses, roses and tulips. These days we are increasingly using outdoor space for the occasional barbecue or to relax in a hot tub rather than for tending flowers, according to researchers (file image) Almost 40 per cent of people, including 66 per cent of those aged 18-29, spend more time sunbathing and having barbecues in their garden than tending it, according to the survey of 1,000 adults by the garden furniture retailer Alfresia.co.uk. Sir Roy Strong, the landscape designer and former director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, told the Sunday Times: ‘British people used to take pride in having neat gardens with lots of flowers. ‘Now they are watching lots of gardening shows on television but doing less gardening themselves.’ Typical of the trend is Chris Penn, a 31-year-old council officer from Newport, Gwent, who said: ‘The main purpose of our garden is as a space to unwind with a glass of wine on a warm evening after work.’ As a result, only a handful of traditional flowers still grow in English country gardens, with the average one usually containing a mere four species – daffodils, crocuses, roses and tulips (file image) It comes after another recent study found that more and more people are digging up their flower beds to make way for hot tubs and outdoor spas. Despite the unpredictable climate, one in ten households has a hot tub in the garden – and the British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association has said sales actually increase in years of cold weather. A survey of 2,000 homeowners carried out for Lloyds TSB Insurance found that 10 per cent of respondents owned a hot tub, with the equipment in the average UK garden now worth £1,928. And around 57 per cent of householders surveyed by Lloyds TSB said they use the garden as a place to relax, rather than to cultivate plants.

Summary: Now outdoor space is more commonly used to store hot tubs, say experts . Only traditional flowers still grow in English country gardens as a result . Most only contains four species - daffodils, crocuses, roses and tulips .


From organising eggs hunts to whipping up chocolate cup cakes at midnight, celebrities are, it seems, just like the rest of us when it comes to Easter. From Kim Kardashian's last-minute baskets for toddler North West to Myleene Klass' bunny-themed egg hunt, the stars took to Instagram to show how they celebrated Easter. Kim Kardashian . We wonder if Kanye helped? Kim Kardashian shared a snap of herself on Instagram yesterday, while decorating colourful Easter baskets, thought to be for her daughter North plus her niece and nephews . Kim Kardashian shared a snap of herself on Instagram yesterday, while decorating colourful Easter baskets. Captioning the last-minute picture: 'Easter prep!', Kim appeared to be filling four baskets with plenty of treats including chocolate bunnies, Peeps marshmallows and Jelly Belly jellybeans. Though one was no doubt intended for daughter North, the Easter themed table suggests she was making a few for her niece Penelope and nephews Mason and Reign too. Egg-cited! Little North West was thrilled with her haul from an Easter egg hunt last weekend . Mariah Carey . Making Easter cupcakes! Mariah appeared to be a dab hand with the cake mix while whipping up late-night treats for her three-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe . Ever the goddess, even of domestic perfection it seems, Mariah Carey shared this picture of herself on Instagram late last night. Busy in the kitchen, Mariah captioned the snap 'Making Easter cupcakes!' Likely baking the chocolate treats for her three-year-old twins Moroccan and Monroe, the singer appeared to be a dab hand with the cake batter. Even if it was a little late in the day. Amanda Holden . Easter egg hunt! Amanda Holden shared this snap of her daughters Hollie (left), 3, and Lexie (right), 9, armed with baskets, wellies and dressing gowns, about to embark on a search for hidden treats around the garden . Easter Sunday in Amanda Holden's house looks like it got off to a great start. The Britain's Got Talent judge shared this heartwarming picture on Twitter, of her two daughters Hollie, 3, and Lexie, 9, embarking on an Easter egg hunt. Armed with pretty baskets, wellies and dressing gowns, the sun-dappled scene resembles an Easter morning many youngsters might dream of. Not getting it: The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge, currently pregnant with her second child, also staged an Easter egg hunt for her 15-month-old son Parker. Though it sounds like he's still to young to understand the aim of the game . Myleene Klass . Myleene Klass posted this adorable snap on Instagram of her daughters Ava (right), 8, and Hero (left), 4, setting off on an Easter egg hunt around the garden in matching outfits and cute bunny ear headbands . TV presenter Myleene Klass was another mum taking advantage of the reasonable April weather. She posted this adorable snap on Instagram of her daughters Ava 8, and Hero, 4, setting off on an Easter egg hunt around the garden. Wearing matching outfits and bunny ear headbands, it looked like one fun morning in the Klass house. Fearne

Summary: Kim Kardashian shared frantic last-minute Easter basket preparations . Mariah Carey was up late at night baking chocolate Easter cupcakes . Amanda Holden and Myleene Klass posted sweet snaps of their egg hunts .


A veteran MMA fighter and martial arts instructor who had been accused of molesting a young boy was found dead in an Oregon jail on Sunday morning after an apparent suicide. Eben Kaneshiro, 35, was arrested last week and charged with three counts of first-degree sodomy and three counts of first-degree sexual abuse involving a boy under the age of 12. New Breed Jiu-Jitsu, the Portland martial arts gym that Kaneshiro owned, is now closed. Scroll down for video . Eben Kaneshiro, 35, was charged with three counts of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse involving a boy . Authorities believe Kaneshiro hanged himself in his cell at Deschutes County Adult Jail, according to OregonLive. Paramedics were unable to revive him after he was found unconscious around 3am on Sunday. Deschutes County Sheriff Larry Blanton and District Attorney John Hummel spoke at a news conference on Monday about the apparent suicide, KTVZ reported. Kaneshiro did not seem suicidal and was checked on at least once an hour as per jail policy, Blaton said. There have been 11 suicide attempts at the jail in the last year. New Breed Jiu-Jitsu, the Portland, Oregon, martial arts gym (pictured) that Kaneshiro owned, is now closed . An investigation into Kaneshiro's death is ongoing. Kaneshiro had a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, according to Sherdog. He had a record of 19-12 in 31 MMA fights since 2002 and last fought in Boise, Idaho, in 2014. On the activities section of his Facebook page, Kaneshiro had St. Jude Children's Research Hospital listed.

Summary: Eben Kaneshiro, 35, found dead at Deschutes County Adult Jail on Sunday . Kaneshiro was the owner of New Breed Jiu-Jitsu in Portland, Oregon . Charged with three counts each of first-degree sodomy and sexual abuse . Was arrested last week and accused of molesting boy under the age of 12 . MMA fighter was a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt with 31 fights since 2002 .


This is the incredible moment a man narrowly missed being burnt alive by a massive fireball which erupted from the pavement. Father-of-two Shiraz Nawaz said he felt lucky to be alive after the 15-foot flames shot out of the manhole just seconds after he had walked over it in a busy street in the West Midlands. The 36-year-old had been on his way to his local takeaway when he heard buzzing from the ground just a few feet behind him. Flames as high as 15ft tall erupted from a manhole in the West Midlands just moments after a pedestrian had walked over it . Shiraz Nawaz, 36, said he felt lucky to be alive after he narrowly missed being burnt by flames shooting out of the manhole . As he turned around he noticed the charred ground and watched on as thick black smoke began billowing from the manhole. The smoke was followed by a huge blast of flame which shot out 15-foot of the ground on the pedestrian walkway. Further bursts of flame and thick black plumes of smoke were to follow. Despite his shock, the building contractor was able to grab his phone in time to film the terrifying incident. 'Had it literally been a few seconds earlier I would have been walking right over it,' said a shaken Mr Shiraz. Mr Nawaz said he had been walking to his local takeaway when he heard buzzing from the ground just a few feet behind him and noticed the blackened cover . As he watched on in shock, thick black smoke began to escape from the manhole in the busy street in Shirley, Solihull . 'I'm so lucky I didn't get burned. I think I used up one of my lives right there. 'I've never seen anything like it, and I have been in the building trade.' Miraculously nobody was hurt in the incident, thanks to Mr Shiraz who had evacuated the nearby takeaway. The former gas engineer told the staff to turn off the gas supply and also rang the fire service after the incident in the busy Stratford Road, Shirley, Solihull. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, which they said was caused by a fire in an underground link box - which distributes electricity - below the manhole. Neighbouring properties had to be evacuated and many others lost power for several hours as crews tackled the electrical fire which was thought to have started accidentally. Shiraz, who now fits kitchens and bathrooms, said: 'To think that I had just walked over that. 'The flames kept shooting up - maybe five or six times. The smoke was followed by a quick blast of flame which shot out of the manhole on the pedestrian walkway . Flames shot up to a startling 15-foot high and could be reaching the top of the nearby shop and take away fronts . 'I'm a building contractor so I knew that when I heard the noises it was something to do with electrics. It was like a buzzing. 'I knew what it was but I didn't expect

Summary: Shiraz Nawaz felt lucky to be alive after the flames shot out the manhole . The fire erupted just moments after he walked over it in the busy street . Incredibly no-one was hurt in the incident after Nawaz evacuated the area .


An Oxford college and a retired architect are embroiled in an absurd row over a stretch of scrubby bushes which are quickly becoming 'the most expensive hedge in Warwickshire'. In a court case likely to cost £150,000, St John's College and a 74-year-old businessman have been locked in a battle over an unkempt hedgerow between their properties in Warwickshire. The bizarre dispute began when Anthony Bethell decided he would pay for work to restore the ancient 180-yard hedge, which marks the boundary between his home and the college's land. Hedge row: Anthony Bethell and St John's College, Oxford are embroiled in a row over a stretch of scrubby bushes, with a court case likely to cost £150,000 . The bizarre dispute began when Anthony Bethell decided he would pay for work to restore the ancient 180-yard hedge, which marks the boundary between his home and the college's land . Before starting the work, Mr Bethell thought it best to consult with the college - which is one of the largest landowners in the country - on where exactly he should replant the hedge, so to avoid any costly complications further down the line. But he claims St John's has refused to agree with him on the matter and says he has been forced to take the college to court, the Sunday Telegraph reported. The hedge, which dates back to 1686, divides Mr Bethell's one-acre plot from 1,200 acres of farmland owned by the college. Mr Bethell said: 'As it stands this ancient hedge is in a poor state of repair and is an eyesore. I'm more than happy to pay for the work to restore the hedge and improve and safeguard the rural environment around me, but I need St John's to agree the boundary line – and they just won't sit down and discuss the issue face to face. They've ignored all my approaches and left me with no choice but to go to court. 'I want to do this properly. If I went ahead and did the work without establishing where precisely the boundary lies I could end up creating all sort of problems which would see the college coming after me in future.' A crown court judge said the bushes were quickly becoming 'the most expensive hedge in Warwickshire' Mr Bethell claims St John's College (pictured) has refused to agree with him on the matter and says he has been forced to take the college to court . The retired businessman, who lives with his wife Eileen, 75, commissioned a report on the scrubby bushes, with experts recommending repairing the 'neglected, sparse' hedge. The report stated that fixing the hedgerow would encourage birds to nest, as well as providing habitats for other wildlife. Both Mr Bethell and St John's College have spent £80,000 in legal fees in total, with the cost of a full trial likely to set the parties back £150,000. The huge sum led the judge overseeing the pre-trial hearing at Coventry Crown Court to suggest the bushes are quickly becoming 'the most expensive hedge in Warwickshire'.

Summary: Anthony Bethell has taken St John's College, Oxford to court over a hedge . Bushes divide his home in Warwickshire from college's 1,200-acre plot . He claims college refused to meet to discuss replanting ancient hedgerow . Dispute over 'most expensive hedge' could cost £150,000 in legal fees .


It used to be as much a part of a Sunday routine as eating a roast dinner or reading the papers. But new figures show that the art of washing your own car appears to be dying out in Britain with a thrid of men admitting they have never picked up a bucket or chamois leather to clean their own motor. The study also reveals that three-quarters of women never wash their own car with drivers more likely to take it to a car wash on a local forecourt. A new study has revealed that a third of men have never picked up a bucket and a chamois leather to wash their own car (file pic) The survey of 1,100 adults by vehicle leasing firm OSV, found that 31 per cent of men have never washed their own car, with only 12 per cent of those that do saying they do it regularly. Meanwhile only five per cent of those surveyed said that had ever asked their children to wash the car, as a way for them to earn extra pocket money. Factors behind the decline vary from shops now opening on a Sunday and more live football on TV, meaning more people put off the chore at the weekend. The rise of hand car washes has been blamed for a decrease in drivers washing their own cars (file pic) Other reasons given for not washing cars include the rise of hand car washes and the fact that 4x4 and off-road vehicles are too large to clean. Brits are more likely to wash their own car during the holidays as the recent Easter break saw an estimated 15 million cars cleaned by their owners. However, one in four said they only did it as an excuse to get out of the house. Cars are most likely to be washed by their owners every week in Birmingham, Chelmsford and Sheffield and least likely in Oxford, Bath and Edinburgh. Audis, Toyotas and BMWs are most likely to be washed by their owners and Range Rovers, Peugeots and Mercedes least often. OSV spokesman Andrew Kirkley said: 'A lot of us remember seeing our streets full of men cleaning their cars every Sunday. It was a national tradition. 'But let's face it, we don't have as much time any more, the cars are bigger and even the kids don't seem to want to earn a bit of extra money doing it for us either. 'On top of that, there is now plenty of choice out there if you want to put the car through an automated machine or get a gang of enthusiastic guys to do it for you fairly cheaply.'

Summary: 31 per cent of British men say they have never washed their own car . Only 12 per cent that have cleaned their own car say they do it regularly . Rise in hand car washes on local forecourts blamed for art dying out .


Whether you sprout the odd grey hair, spend hours eradicating them or let your silver locks flow free, the latest hair trend is good news for women everywhere. Grey hair is on trend with silver hair lovers the world over posting images on social media under the hashtag #grannyhair. Instagram is awash with the grey haired images - from beauty shots featuring professional models to selfies uploaded by proud grey haired Instagrammers. Scroll down for video . Katja Wassermeyer (katja-wassermeyer-photographer.com) is one of the many photographers who has embraced the trend, with eye-catching beauty image of a model with tumbling grey locks . This selfie posted by Jennica Gomez of big lips, white nails and grey hair creates a cool statement . Batalashbeauty.com posted this image on their Twitter feed showing the a model sporting grey locks . When content sharing website Bored Panda asked users to post their grey haired images online, the response was overwhelming and the page has been viewed half a million times and counting. For the younger granny trend followers, going grey takes serious effort in the beauty department, but for others it means emancipation from timely and costly hair dying regimes. Either way, the look has an air of defiant feminism. Men have always enjoyed grey emancipation - the salt and pepper look is often deemed distinguished - whereas women's grey hair is rarely viewed in a flattering light. But whether it's a feminist statement or a quirky fashion fad, the look has feel good factor. One user, known as angexla, uploaded this picture of grey hair and dark routes . This image posted by Suzy Q Kelly showcases the grey hair trend with dramatic makeup and white highlights . One Instagrammer @deanamelbourne posted this shot of thick grey locks online and received lots of 'likes' from followers . Right: Ziba Simone posted this image of her cool grey hair and cute grey cat online; Left: Jenny Ramos Diaz is proud of her grey hair and posted this 360 degree shot of her silver locks . The trend can be tracked back to Jean Paul Gaultier's catwalk show at Paris Fashion Week featuring silver haired models earlier this month. The statement to embrace older models and leave their natural hair untouched was applauded by fashion fans. And it's not the first time the designer has experimented with the grey-haired look. At his Autumn/Winter 2011 show the models sported eye-catching grey beehives. Rihanna (left) went grey last year and posted this image of her silver locks on Instagram and Lady Gaga (right) has also experimented with the trend . Kelly Osborne (left) and Nicole Richie (right) have both rocked the grey hair look . Dame Judi Dench (left) and Jamie Lee Curtis (right) also let their natural tones shine through . Kelly Osborne was also an early fan of the grey hair style and stepped out with a shock of white hair back in 2012. Since then Lady Gaga and Nicole Richie have dared to go grey as has Rihanna, who posted a silver-haired image of herself

Summary: Grey hair has gone glam with social media awash with images . Users posting images under the hashtag #grannyhair . Models are sporting grey hair on professional beauty shoots . Other Instagrammers are posting selfies in front of the bathroom mirror . Stars including Kelly Osborne, Nicole Richie and Lady Gaga and Rihanna have helped the trend gain traction .


Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino is unsure whether a planned boycott by Newcastle fans will prove a help or hindrance to his side this weekend. This season, like so many in recent years, has been a frustrating one at St James' Park and that has led some fans to take action when Spurs arrive on Sunday. A number of supporters plan to boycott the televised game in protest against owner Mike Ashley, which is likely to lead to a peculiar atmosphere in the north east. Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino (right) is in an upbeat mood ahead of the trip to Newcastle . Newcastle fans are staging a mass protest against the current regime at St James' Park . It will certainly make it an interesting test for Pochettino's side as they look to recover from some disappointing recent results of their own. 'You never know because sometimes the effect on the players and team maybe is positive,' the Spurs boss said. 'Maybe sometimes the players are scared and run more than all season. 'Or maybe it is a very negative atmosphere and they feel under pressure and don't show their face. 'You never know in football how it can affect all the decisions around the team. For that it is difficult to guess what will happen on Sunday.' On paper, this looks a good opportunity for Spurs to make amends for the goalless draw at Burnley and home defeat to Aston Villa. Christian Benteke scored the winner for Aston Villa to leave Spurs' season in danger of fizzling out . The fact Pochettino's predecessor Tim Sherwood oversaw the latter's victory made it all the more frustrating, yet the Spurs boss was in a surprisingly upbeat mood ahead of the trip to St James' Park. 'I think that football is football and I am a person who has spent all my life in football as player, manager and head coach,' he said. 'I accept in football there are good and bad moments, but one thing important is to keep your balance and a good mood. 'We always want to win and we are ambitious, but always we need to have a very good mood. 'We need to have patience, we need to work hard, we have to have our minds on the players and we need to have very good energy to repeat some of the performances this season.' Pochettino will come up against his countryman Jonas Guiterrez following his recovery from cancer . This weekend's match against Newcastle will also see Pochettino come up against a countryman who has made many a headline of late. Former Argentina international Jonas Gutierrez's recovery following a battle with cancer and his return to top-flight football has inspired many. 'I am very happy for him,' Pochettino said. 'When he went in the game against Liverpool, he got a good ovation and it was good to see him playing football. 'This is real life. Sometimes we worry about a lot of things and results, but this is real life when you have the problems that he has.

Summary: Tottenham travel to Newcastle for their Premier League clash on Sunday . Magpies supporters are planning a mass protest at St James' Park . Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino doesn't know how this will affect players .


Drugs kingpin Gavin Thorman (pictured) operated his empire from HMP Altcourse where he boasted in Welsh he would make 'millions' when he got out . The kingpin of a violent drugs gang who planned to spend his money on new teeth, liposuction and a facelift has been jailed for 12 years after being caught out speaking about the illegal operation in Welsh. Father-of-four Gavin Thorman, 36, of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, operated his drug empire from HMP Altcourse in Liverpool, where he boasted in Welsh that he would make 'millions' when he got out of jail, Caernarfon Crown Court heard. Drugs worth £200,000, luxury cars, guns and even a boat were all seized by detectives when they cracked the huge crime operation which involved 26 members of the same gang. Thorman organised the supply of cocaine and cannabis from Liverpool and Manchester in one of the largest conspiracies of its kind in North Wales. The court heard he planned to spend his ill-gotten money on new teeth, liposuction, ab implants and a facelift when he got out of jail. The gang leader thought he could get away with talking to his contacts from prison in Welsh - but was unaware that police were recording and translating every conversation. He was serving a sentence in the prison for assault when he was overheard bragging about his new contacts and discussing drugs. Thorman told his girlfriend: 'I'm only doing a small sentence so they won't be listening to my calls.' Prosecutor Jayne La Grua read excerpts from a phone call between Thorman and fellow defendants Richard Broadley, 34, of Colwyn Bay, and Adam Roberts, 33, of Caernarfon, in which Thorman boasted about links to a notorious Merseyside crime baron. Thorman also bragged about plans to import cannabis from Amsterdam and ship BMWs to Jamaica. He told his then girlfriend and fellow defendant Yasmin Owen, 25, of Caernarfon: 'We're going to take over Wrexham... Wrexham's like 10 times the size of town (Caernarfon). 'I'll make a fortune there you know.' Some of the drugs seized during the operation - which was one of the largest to take place in north Wales . Thorman sent text messages which showed he maintained his position through threats of violence . Drugs worth nearly £200,000 were seized by police during a five-year painstaking investigation . The court heard Thorman planned to spend his ill-gotten money on new teeth, liposuction and a facelift . On December 5, 2013, Owen asked Thorman: 'Does anyone hear these phone calls?' He replied: 'No, as if. They're in Welsh anyway, aren't they? No one would understand anyway.' Ms La Grua said: 'He told her he planned to get new teeth in a couple of years once he's finished fighting, that top and bottom sets would cost £3,000 each, that he fancied lipo and ab implants which would be about eight grand, and definitely a facelift when he's older, maybe for his 40th birthday. 'They then discussed a holiday in either Mexico or the Maldives, and possibly the Maldives for their wedding.' One of the guns sized

Summary: Father-of-four Gavin Thorman, 36, was kingpin of a violent drugs gang . Drugs worth £200,000 seized by police following five year investigation . Planned to spend ill-gotten money on new teeth, liposuction and a facelift . He has been jailed for 12 years after admitting conspiracy to supply drugs along with 25 other defendants involved in the north Wales-based group . Gavin Thorman, 36, of no fixed abode but formerly of Caernarfon, pleaded guilty to conspiring to supply cocaine and cannabis - 12 years . James Dylan Davies, 41, of Cae Mur, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine - jailed eight years and six months . Richard Broadley, 34, formerly of Caernarfon and now of Tarporley Close, Stockport, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - jailed six years and eight months . Adam Roberts, 33, of Lon Eilian, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - jailed for eight years . Christopher Taylor, 29, of Pool Street, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - jailed for eight years and three months . Dylan Rees Hughes, 30, of Glan Peris, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - jailed for nine years . Jonathan White, 32, of Caernarfon, pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis and having an imitation gun, found guilty of supplying cocaine after a trial - 11 years . Gavin Rees Hughes, 29, of Ty'n Lon, Llandwrog, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine - six years and eight months . Martin Taylor, 26, of Pool Street, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cannabis - 40 months . Gethin Ellis, 23, of Cae Bold, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - four years . Paul Hughes, 36, of Lon Nant, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - four years and eight months . Martin Shaw, 32, of Llanberis Road, Caernarfon, guilty to supplying cannabis - 20 months . Dawn Williams, 47, of Lon Eilian, Caernarfon, allowing premises to be used for supply of cocaine and cannabis - 14 months . Julian Williams, 40, of Lon Eilian, Caernarfon, guilty to allowing premises to be used for supply of cocaine and cannabis - 40 weeks . Yasmin Owen, 25, of Church Drive, Caernarfon, guilty to money laundering - 12 months . Ryan Williams, 34, of Caer Saint, Caernarfon, entering arrangement concerning criminal property - three and a half years . Nicole Herbert, 30, of Llanddeiniolen, Caernarfon, guilty to money laundering - 10 months suspended for 18 months . Rizwan Hussain, 28, of Rochdale and formerly of Caernarfon, found guilty of supplying cannabis after trial - six years . James Whitworth, 30, of Manchester, pleaded guilty to cannabis, found guilty of supplying cocaine after trial - 12 years . Anthony Ferguson, 20, of Tweedle Hill Road, Blackley, Manchester, guilty of supplying cocaine and cannabis - six years and eight months . Gregory Appleby, 20, of Bromfield Paark, Middleton, Manchester, guilty of supplying cannabis - two years . Ian Ogden, 26, of Hesford Avenue, Moston, Manchester, guilty to supplying cannabis - 16 months . Samuel Hughes, 34, of White Moss Road, Blackley, Manchester, guilty to supplying cannabis - 18 months . Jake Crookes, 23, of Selston Road, Blackley, Manchester, guilty to supplying cannabis - 16 months . Patrick Tynan, 23, of Alconbury Walk, Blackley, Manchester, guilty to supplying cocaine and cannabis - four years . Anthony Hunt, 30, of Rudston Avenue, Manchester, guilty to supplying cannabis - 16 months .


Martin Odegaard's week got worse when Real Madrid's 16-year-old wonderkid who cost £2.3million was refused a rating by Spanish newspaper AS for his performance for the club's B-team Castilla. The Norway international was dropped previously by manager Zinedine Zidane, and was substituted after 65 minutes against Tudelano with the club's second team a goal down. Odegaard missed the two games before Sunday's match, which ended 1-1, and AS note the starlet was whistled by supporters. Martin Odegaard's week got worse when the 16-year-old wonderkid who cost £2.3m was refused a rating . Spanish newspaper AS refused to give Odegaard a rating (right) for his performance for B-team Castilla . He chose Madrid over Liverpool and Manchester but it has been suggested other Castilla players resent the starlet training with the first team three times a week and his superior wages. Odegaard is understood to be on £40,000 per week but has yet to become a cohesive part of Zidane's team as he struggles to find a balance between mixing with the first and second team. He may be benefiting from training alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale but it is costing him time with Castilla which could help him gel with Madrid's fellow B-team players. There have been suggestions that Odegaard will be sent on loan away from the Bernabeu next year. Carlo Ancelotti has been patient with Odegaard. The Madrid manager picked the 16-year-old for their Champions League tie against Schalke but decided against playing him, even though it would have made Odegaard the youngest to have ever played in the competition. Odegaard (right) warms the substitutes' bench as B-team manager Zinedine Zidane looks on . Odegaard runs with Real Madrid's Gareth Bale during a previous training session for the first team .

Summary: Martin Odegaard was dropped by Castilla boss Zinedine Zidane previously . He was substituted after 65 minutes against Tudelano on Sunday . Castilla were a goal down at the time as Odegaard was replaced . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


The BT Sport Industry Awards take place in Battersea on Thursday, with AP McCoy, England midfielder Jack Wilshere and Southampton duo Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand a few of the sporting stars to walk the red carpet. The awards are held to celebrate and recognise the innovation, talent management and community investment brought through sport. McCoy appeared on the red carpet alongside his wife Chanelle, having bowed out from a glittering career in horse racing at Sandown on Saturday. Recently retired jockey AP McCoy was in attendance with his wife Chanelle for the BT Sport Industry Awards in Battersea on Thursday . McCoy (centre) poses with his lifetime achievement award, presented to him by Thierry Henry (left) McCoy (left) is a lifelong Arsenal supporter and was handed his award by Gunners legend Henry . Arsenal and England midfield player Jack Wilshere pictured on the red carpet ahead of the award ceremony . Southampton defenders Nathaniel Clyne (left) and Ryan Bertrand (right) also turned out for the awards in London . Racing driver Carmen Jorda (left) seen on the red carpet ahead of the awards ceremony, as was Wayne Bridge and his wife Frankie . It is McCoy's first public appearance since bringing his time in the saddle to a close at the weekend, going out as a 20-time winner of the Champions Jockey trophy. Arsenal man Wilshere tweeted a picture of himself getting ready to attend the ceremony, writing alongside the image: 'we're on our way, see you soon!' Wilshere is closing in on full fitness and a return to the Arsenal team after a long lay-off after ankle surgery in November, but took time out to enjoy the event alongside some fellow Premier League players. Southampton defenders Clyne and Bertrand arrived with speculation mounting that Clyne could be set to depart the south-coast club at the end of the Premier League season. Southampton manager Ronald Koeman admitted that he wants to know the plans of the England international in a maximum of 10 days time. Other sporting stars such as Rebecca Adlington, Sam Warburton and David Weir made an appearance, as well as racing driver Carmen Jorda. Olympic heroes David Weir (left) and Rebecca Adlington were in attendance for the ceremony held on Thursday . (L-R) Sam Warburton, Rhys Webb, Alex Corbisiero and Dylan Hartly pictured on the red carpet . David Ginola was seen at the event, one of his first public appearances after he tried to run for FIFA presidency . Two former Premier League footballers in Ledley King (left) and Fabrice Muamba also arrived for the ceremony . Adlington is eight months pregnant with her first child and the two-time gold medal winner appeared delighted to be present. Wales international Warburton was joined by fellow rugby stars Rhys Webb, Alex Corbisiero and Dylan Hartly for a photograph on the red carpet. David Ginola was also present, one of his first public appearances since his attempt to run for FIFA presidency. During the ceremony, McCoy, an avid Arsenal supporter, was presented with the lifetime achievement award by Gunners legend

Summary: Stars from across the world of sport turned out for the BT Sport Industry Awards on Thursday . Recently retired jockey AP McCoy in attendance alongside the likes of England midfielder Jack Wilshere . Southampton pair Nathaniel Clyne and Ryan Bertrand also pictured on the red carpet .


After almost 70 years working in the gossip and entertainment industry, legendary writer and columnist Liz Smith is naming names. The 92-year-old, who started her career in New York City when she was just 25, is sharing a few big scoops that were too scandalous to print over the course of her storied career at papers including the New York Post and New York Daily News. What's more, many of those whose secrets Smith is spilling are from her closest friends, including Barry Diller, who she claims asked her over 20 years ago: 'Do you think I should come out?' Scroll down for videos . Liz Smith is spilling celebrity secrets that she never printed over the course of her 70 year career . Smith claims IAC chairman Barry Diller asked her in 1992: 'Do you think I should come out?' but that he 'worships' his wife Diane Von Furstenberg (above) Smith tells The Hollywood Reporter that this conversation came in the wake of David Geffen, another high profile executive, revealing he was gay in 1992. The gossip columnist claims she advised Diller, the chairman of media company IAC, against it, telling him; 'No, Barry, David Geffen needs to come out. He needs a big story or a scandal or a fight to push him in business and make people afraid of him.' She then added; 'People are already afraid of you. So what will you gain? And also, you like women.' The 'women' Smith was referring to is actually just woman: famed fashion designer and creator of the wrap dress, Diane von Fürstenberg, whom Smith says Diller 'worships.' Now seen by many as the quintessential New York couple, the pair married in 2001, and are constantly seen out together, though they maintain separate residences.They have been together since the 1970s. She lives above her flagship store in the city's trendy Meatpacking District, while he is very much uptown with a residence at the posh Carlyle Hotel. Diller did not respond to a request for comment. Barbara Walters (above) was a good friend claims Smith, but lost interest in the gossip writer when her newspaper column at the New York Post was cut . Smith, a lesbian, has been with her partner Iris Love (above) for years . This outing of Diller comes as a bit of a surprise, especially after Smith herself was outed by New York publicist Bobby Zarem, who once mailed invitations to members of the media and Social Register alike announcing that she and longtime partner Iris Love were tying the knot. 'It was more of an annoyance than anything. People sent me gifts that I had to return,' she says. 'He hated me for some reason, but he couldn't take me down. I was too popular by then.' Smith previously teased a planned coming out by Rosie O'Donnell, who Smith says 'loses her temper at everything,' in 1997. Ultimately, the talk show host decided against making her sexuality public at that time. This created a very big stir as many began to assume it was Oprah Winfrey

Summary: Liz Smith, 92, is spilling celebrity secrets that she never printed over the course of her 70-year career . Smith began working at 25 and went on to become the gossip columnist for both the New York Post and New York Daily News . Smith, a lesbian, claims IAC chairman Barry Diller asked her in 1992: 'Do you think I should come out?' Despite this claim, Smith says Diller is in love with his wife Diane Von Furstenberg, who he has been with since the 1970s and married in 2001 . As for enemies, she never again spoke to Jackie Kennedy's sister Lee Radziwill after she refused to defend Truman Capote and called him a 'f**' She counts Elizabeth Taylor, Elaine Stritch, former Texas Governor Ann Richard and Bette Midler as her closest friends . Barbara Walters was a good friend she claims, but lost interest in Smith when she lost her newspaper column at the Post .


A bat suffering from arthritis has found an unusual cure for his pain by sipping on a mug of tea. Walter the 22-year-old grey-headed flying fox bat, from Sydney, picked up his bizarre taste after sneaking a slurp out of his owner's cup of Tetley's tea . The bat has been grounded by the debilitating disease and spends his time lying around in hammocks, sipping on tea and eating snacks. Scroll down for video . Walter the bat (pictured) who is suffering from arthritis has found an unusual cure for his pain by sipping on a mug of tea . However, while Walter may prefer a mug of tea instead of a mug of blood, he drinks only purpose-made tea. Since Walter acquired the unusual taste, all of the other 25 bats in his aviary have also began drinking the beverage, which has been nicknamed 'a hug in a cup'. Aviary owner Mandi Griffith said she makes two cups of tea in the morning, one for her and one for her bats. 'Now I love my bats, but not so much that I left them slobber in my cuppa,' she said. 'To keep everybody happy, I'd make myself a morning tea, and a second one for the bats. Walter the 22-year-old grey-headed flying fox bat, from Sydney, picked up his bizarre taste after sneaking a slurp out of his owner's cup of Tetley's tea . Mandi said Walter lives a life of leisure and likes to flap around in her hand in the sun, pretending he can fly. 'While he can hang as a normal bat would, his arthritic limbs are suited to a soft hammock so he totters around the aviary from one hammock to another, snacking on treats on the way,' Mandi said. 'He also sits on my hand and I walk him around the garden so he can flap his wings in the sun and pretend he's flying.' Walter's owner said he is a 'gentle soul' and was handed to her so he could live out his final years in 'gentle retirement with other bats in a similar circumstance.' Since Walter acquired the unusual taste, all of the other 25 bats in his aviary have also began drinking the beverage, which has been nicknamed 'a hug in a cup' A video of Walter sipping from a cup of tea, posted by fellow bat-loving aviary volunteer Megan Churches, has garnered over 10,000 views after being posted online at the beginning of March. 'Walter doesn't get tea every day but he likes it. He's old. It can't hurt him to have something he loves - so he gets it whenever,' 58-year-old Megan said. Megan said she likes to record the day to day activities of the bats in the aviary and has a lot of fun with the flying creatures. 'Today, one of the bats grabbed my sunglasses, had a munch on them and played with them before fending off another bat who wanted them, then they both dropped them on the floor of the aviary,' she said. The bat has

Summary: An Australian bat has found an unlikely cure for his arthritis in a cup of tea . The 22-year-old bat picked up the taste while drinking from his owner's cup . The rest of the 25 bats in the aviary have acquired a taste for the tea too . While it may look like regular tea it is his own purpose-made tea .


A German pensioner who is expecting quadruplets said she went in search of sperm and egg donors when her youngest of 13 children told her: 'I want to have a little brother or sister.' Annegret Raunigk, 65, was plunged into a vortex of travel and trials thanks to the wish of daughter Leila, who turns ten this year, but says she is not bothered about what people say about her decision to have more children so late in life. Their scheduled births for the schoolteacher from Spandau, Berlin, is just weeks away - but there are major fears that the health risks for her unborn quads will spike massively if they are induced early. Babies on the way: Annegret Raunigk, 65, and her nine-year-old daughter Leila are seen during a recent ultrasound filmed for an upcoming documentary about how the teacher is preparing to welcome the quads . Annegret, meanwhile, is weathering the debate centred on the rights or wrongs of her decision to both become pregnant and raise the children with cool detachment. 'There will obviously be cliches bandied about,' she said, 'and I find that quite strenuous. But I have always been a person who says live and let live and it is not for the opinion of others but for me. 'I have enough experience of childbirth not to be afraid. I am not scared actually, I am just hoping to stay healthy and fit. If others are mega-prim about this I believe they have no interesting lives themselves and therefore it no longer bothers me. I think this is the right choice.' 'She is a very strong, very fit woman,' Her doctor, Kai Hertwig tells MailOnline. 'I hope she can come to full term, I think she can. She is very well placed to be a fit mother for these babies. The schoolteacher from Spandau, Berlin, is set to become the world's oldest woman to give birth to quads . Ms Raunigk and her large brood are seen during an appearance on German television in 2005 . 'The pregnancy so far makes no distinction between the body of a younger or older person but quadruplet pregnancies are always a high burden. 'We of course are keeping a close watch on the cardiovascular system. We all have little or no experience with such a pregnant woman in this age group, but I can say that this is certainly going very well.' Thrombosis, her heart, her circulatory system - these are the areas causing concern for the unborns in the run-up to delivery day. 'But she is highly motivated and this positive psychological mood is optimally important, the rest is not in our hands,' added her gynaecologist. Both were speaking in a clip released by the RTL TV network which is airing her story on Monday night. One woman who had a child at 42 tells the programme: 'I met her and found her to be a very sympathetic and intelligent woman. 'As a 56-year-old woman who raised a just-pubescent son, it is hard to imagine why she would want

Summary: German primary school teacher is in 21st week of pregnancy and 'feels fit' Pregnant through artificial insemination using donated eggs and sperm . In 2005, she gave birth to her youngest daughter Leila, at the age of 55 . Children - eldest of whom is 44 - are by five different fathers .


A mother-of-three who gained 12 stone after getting married when her binge eating problem became so bad that she hid calorific treats in her medicine cabinet has slimmed down to her pre-wedding weight. Julia Van Herck, 42, from Fulham, West London, underwent surgery after ballooning to 23 stone after tying the knot with Stefan in 1993. She wore a size 26 to size 28 and would regularly comfort eat tubs of ice-cream and family-sized pizzas because she was scared that her husband might leave her. Mum-of-three Julia Van Herck gained 12 stone (left, at her heaviest) after binge eating following post-natal depression and amid fears that her husband would leave her. She has since slimmed down to 11 stone (right) Julia (pictured above with actor and singer Darius Campbell) admits she used food as an 'emotional crutch' and would stash snacks away in hidden places so her family wouldn't discover her secret . Battling bouts of post-natal depression after having her children, Julia says she would sneak downstairs at night and gorge on calorie-laden treats, fearful her life was falling apart and she was going to split with Stefan. The fears proved unfounded and a health scare finally prompted her to lose weight. Julia said a turning point came in October 2012 when she contracted pneumonia and was taken to Charing Cross Hospital in London. 'I was pumped full of antibiotics and developed painful thrush all over my body,' she said. 'It was in my fingers, feet and mouth. 'It didn't clear for ages.' It was while she was in hospital that doctors offered her weight-loss surgery. Julia now weighs a healthy 11 stone and is a size 12. 'I used food as an emotional crutch,' she admits. 'My husband is from Belgium and when I married him in 1993 I went from a slim 11.5 stone to 18 stone within two years. 'I was homesick and I just kept eating. I suffered with post-natal depression and every time I had a child my binge eating worsened.' Julia says that a communication breakdown with her Stefan led her to devour her favourite snacks and by 2011, she'd reached rock bottom. 'There was no communication between me and my husband and I was really isolated. Food was my friend and I needed a friend. So I binged.' Julia can once again fit into the gown that she wore at her wedding to Stefan in 1993 (left) when she weighed 11.5 stone. The slimmer, who underwent weight loss surgery, says she's a new woman, right . Julia feared her life was falling apart and used food as a way of escaping her woes . Mum to Zachary, ten, Ciaran, 16, and Letitia, 19, Julia gorged on sugary foods. 'I was heavily addicted to sugar. Biscuits, cakes, ice-cream...I loved it all. The only savoury thing I ate was pizza. If I was on a binge cycle I would eat crisps and cereal.' The situation got so bad that Julia would hide food from her family so they were unaware of how bad her eating had

Summary: Julia Van Herck used to binge on tubs of ice cream and family-sized pizzas . Mum-of-three blamed post-natal blues and 'not talking' to her husband . Wake-up call came in 2011 when a bout of pneumonia knocked her for six . Weight-loss surgery followed and now Julia weighs just 11 stone .


Germany's Angelique Kerber came from a set down to outmuscle Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 on Sunday and win the Stuttgart Grand Prix for her second title of the season. Kerber, ranked 14th in the world, completed a memorable week where she beat top seed Maria Sharapova and sixth seed Ekaterina Makarova in previous rounds. 'I am completely done here, empty. I gave everything I had and the crowd just carried me,' she said in a courtside interview. 'I had to fight until the very end and I could not have done it without this crowd.' Angelique Kerber poses with her trophy and new sports car after winning the Porsche Grand Prix . Kerber (right) is congratulated by Caroline Wozniacki after a thrilling three-set final . Kerber falls to the ground in celebration after the German clinches victory in Stuttgart . Dane Wozniacki, a former world number one, eased past the German in the first set before her game unravelled in the second. Wozniacki composed herself and a break at 4-3 in the third seed looked to have given her the edge in the indoor arena. But Kerber, clutching her bandaged right thigh, battled back to win three games in a row to go 6-5 up. Wozniacki saved three match points before the 27-year-old Kerber kept her cool to convert her fourth chance for her second title in a month after Charleston. Wozniacki slides to her left to play a backhand during an enthralling match on Sunday . Kerber comes forward to play the forehand before going on to claim victory on home soil .

Summary: Angelique Kerber beat Caroline Wozniacki 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 in the final . The German world No 14 knocked out Maria Sharapova earlier in the week . Kerber won a Porsche sports car for her efforts in Stuttgart .


Wakefield coach James Webster explained how tough his club were finding life after their 80-0 First Utility Super League thrashing by Warrington Wolves. The Wildcats are rooted to the foot of the table after eight consecutive defeats. The rout saw a hat-trick of tries by Wolves' Richie Myler and a 28-point haul for Stefan Ratchford. Gene Ormsby claimed two tries along with Toby King and Ben Currie. The other tries came from Daryl Clark, Ashton Sims, Ben Westwood, Ben Currie and Joel Monaghan. Wakefield Wildcats coach James Webster said after the game he does not have enough players . Webster said: 'Over six weeks now we haven't had a seven-day turnaround and we find it hard to find some energy. 'I hate looking for excuses but over the last month I think we have spent around two hours as a team training together, for the simple reason I don't have enough people to fulfil training. 'There are no ifs and buts about that — I just don't have enough players. 'We trained for half an hour on our last run as a team simply because we need all our players playing or we will not fulfil our fixtures.' Regarding the defeat to Wolves he added: 'We were totally outclassed. Full credit to Warrington they were outstanding.' The Wildcats now face a Challenge Cup tie against Championship outfit Halifax on Friday night.

Summary: Warrington Wolves beat Wakefield Wildcats 80-0 on Saturday . Wildcats are rooted to foot of the table after eight consecutive defeats . Coach James Webster said he simply does not have enough players .


With broadcasters demanding hefty fees to watch Floyd Mayweather take on Manny Pacquiao next Saturday, many boxing fans could turn towards social media to illegally watch the richest fight in history for free. The recent explosion of live video streaming apps such as Periscope and Meerkat have raised the realistic prospect that Sky and US broadcasters Showtime and HBO could miss out on millions as viewers stream the content between their devices without paying. Launched by Twitter, Periscope allows users to broadcast a live stream to their social media followers. The video is then available to replay for up to 24 hours and can also be saved to the user's phone. Broadcasters could miss out on millions if viewers stream the mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Many Pacquiao for free using recent live streaming apps such as Periscope and Meerkat . Twitter's Periscope app allows users to broadcast live video and audio online but has copyright pitfalls . This opens up the possibility of live sports being streamed across social networks for free, despite broadcasters paying millions of pounds to obtain the rights. In the US, viewers are being charged between $89.99 (£59) - $99.99 (£66) to watch the fight while in Britain Sky is offering the bout for £19.99. In America, the NFL recently reminded journalists that 'any unauthorised use of any transmission, picture or other depiction or description of game action, game information, player interview or other arena activity is prohibited... without prior written approval.' And away from sport, HBO, which will broadcast Mayweather vs Pacquiao in America alongside Showtime, issued take down notices last week after the season five premiere of hit show Game of Thrones was streamed. 'We are aware of Periscope and have sent takedown notices,' an HBO spokeswoman said in a statement. 'In general, we feel developers should have tools which proactively prevent mass copyright infringement from occurring on their apps and not be solely reliant upon notifications.' The WBC title belt that will be presented to either Pacquiao or Mayweather at the MGM Grand next Saturday . Periscope has come under fire after the new series of HBO's Game of Thrones was shared online . Periscope allows users to stream live video from their phones to their Twitter accounts with the click of a button. The live streams can be filmed on iPhones and iPads and watched through smartphones, desktops or laptops either through the app or on Twitter's site. Periscope saves the video streams once you are finished, so that they can be viewed for up to 24 hours - while rival Meerkat's live video disappears once you choose the broadcast to end. Existing Twitter users can download the app via the App Store for free before being offered the option of subscribing to their followers' Periscope broadcasts. CLICK HERE to read Periscope's terms of service . Periscope 'lets you share and experience live video from your mobile phone' and is 'a perfect complement to Twitter, which is why we acquired the company in January,' Twitter's Kevin Weil said in a blog post. 'It

Summary: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meet in Las Vegas on May 2 . Fight is being shown on pay-per-view, with Sky Sports offering it in the UK for £20 while US broadcasters Showtime and HBO are charging £59 - £66 . Fans could turn to social media using new live video streaming apps such as Periscope and Meerkat to watch the fight illegally for free . READ: Mayweather vs Pacquiao tickets sell out within 60 seconds . CLICK HERE for all the latest Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao news .


A Michigan father convicted of abusing his then-11-week-old daughter who might lose parental rights to his only child claims his baby was never abused. Joshua Quincy Burns, formerly of Brighton, was sentenced to three years' probation with the first served in Livingston County Jail for second-degree child abuse earlier this month. Joshua Burns and and his wife, Brenda Burns, say he is innocent, and that he grabbed their daughter Naomi's face when she slipped from his lap as he ended a phone call with his wife in March 2014. He claims he was trying to save her from hitting her head on a coffee table in their home. His now-one-year-old daughter suffered several injuries, including seizures, hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, apnea and retinal hemorrhages. But the couple call it 'an accident', not child abuse. Scroll down for video . Joshua Burns (right) was sentenced to three years' probation with the first served in Livingston County Jail for second-degree child abuse after his daughter Naomi (in his arms) suffered several injuries. He and his wife Brenda Burns (left) maintain Joshua Burns's innocence . Brenda Burns has refused to allow social workers and Michigan's Department of Human Services to see Naomi, according to the Livingston Daily. She was not charged criminally in the case, and a civil jury - when the state was seeking to end parental rights - found Brenda Burns not accountable for Naomi's injuries. The couple started a website called TornFamily in hopes of raising awareness of their situation and reunite their family. They will also be sharing their story on an episode of Dr Phil on Monday, and Joshua Burns maintains his innocence throughout the episode. 'I never abused my daughter,' he claims in the preview for the show. Joshua Burns claims he never abused little Naomi, and she suffered injuries after she slipped off his lap while he was ending a phone call with his wife and in an attempt to save his daughter from hitting her head on a coffee table he grabbed her by the face . Brenda Burns (right) has fled from Michigan to Colorado with Naomi in an attempt to escape being watched by DHS. Their oversight has been put on hold until a June hearing where Joshua Burns's parental rights will be determined . After the incident, baby Naomi suffered several injuries, including seizures, hypothermia, hypotension, bradycardia, apnea and retinal hemorrhages . 'Then why are you in jail?' Dr Phil asks in return. Brenda Burns claims that a Child Protective Services worker and five police officers entered their home and searched her house when the incident occurred. 'I literally thought: Do you have the right family?' she said to Dr Phil. Brenda Burns's attorney Elizabeth Warner said that the mother has the right to not be monitored by the government, and 'certainly not by the agency that takes children' because she was not held responsible for the injuries and is seen as 'the fit parent' Earlier this month, Judge Miriam Cavanaugh said the DHS's supervision of Naomi would continue but is on hold pending the

Summary: Joshua Burns was sentenced to three years' probation with the first served in Livingston County Jail for second-degree child abuse earlier this month . He and his wife, Brenda Burns, maintain that he's innocent and that the 11-week-old baby slipped from his lap and he caught her by the face . He claims that he was trying to save his daughter, now one year old, from hitting her head on a coffee table in their home . Brenda Burns has fled Michigan to Colorado to escape what she believes is unconstitutional oversight by the Department of Human Services . A June hearing could potentially terminate Joshua Burns's parental rights . The couple will be featured on Dr Phil on Monday to tell their story .


An Atlanta teenager is hospitalized with burns covering 70 per cent of his body after two other teens attacked him with a pot of boiling rice while he was sleeping. Damon Clay, 17, is in a medically induced coma in critical condition at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after Monday's attack. Officers have arrested 19-year-old Quintavious Barber and 18-year-old Malik Morton for aggravated assault and cruelty to a child, among other charges. Damon Clay, 17, was left with burns covering 70 per cent of his body after two other teens attacked him with a pot of boiling rice while he was sleeping. He is now in a medically induced coma in critical condition . Relatives of the scalded victim said the two men accused him of stealing a PlayStation 3. Neighbors say the three teens were friends. 'They were friends. Everybody was supposed to be friends,' neighbor Laprell Grant told WSBTV. Kentaveus Watson, who is renting the apartment where the incident happened, said that he is friends with everyone who was involved in the attack and he's still shocked by the events that occurred. 'It scared me, really. Ever since it happened, I've been sleeping on the couch right where he got burned,' he said. Clay had been in jail for a burglary and was just released on a three-month program offered by a nonprofit in the area. Relatives of Clay (pictured) said that the two men who have been arrested for attacking him - 19-year-old Quintavious Barber and 18-year-old Malik Morton - accused Clay of stealing a PlayStation 3. Neighbors said the three men were friends . He was promised shelter and guidance by a minister in the program, but family members who did not want to be named said that that was not the case. 'He didn't have any supervision, none,' Clay's aunt told WSBTV. Clay did not go to a group home for shelter, but rather bounced from home to home of relatives and friends who were willing to take him in, family members said. 'I'd rather my nephew be in jail than to be here,' the aunt told WSBTV. Clay had been released from jail shortly before the incident and was bouncing from friends' and relatives' houses to sleep. He was at his friend Kentaveus Watson's apartment (pictured) when he was burned .

Summary: Damon Clay, 17, of Atlanta, has burns covering 70 per cent of his body . Officers have arrested Quintavious Barber, 19, and Malik Morton, 18 . They were arrested for aggravated assault and cruelty to a child . Relatives of Clay say the two men accused him of stealing a PlayStation 3 .