A Georgia road about 125 miles away from where Duane Allman died nearly 45 years ago took the life of one of the Southern rockers who played on the hit dedicated to the Allman Brothers guitarist. The former drummer and a founding member of the Southern hard rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, Robert 'Bob' Burns Jr, died late Friday in a single-vehicle crash near Cartersville, Georgia. Burns' vehicle went off the road just before midnight as it approached a curve, striking a mailbox and a tree, Georgia State Patrol spokeswoman Tracey Watson said. The former drummer of the Southern hard rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, Robert 'Bob' Burns Jr, died late Friday . Burns' vehicle went off a road just before midnight as it approached a curve near Cartersville, Georgia . Burns was one of five people who founded the band in Jacksonville, Florida, and played on its first two albums . Burns, 64, was killed in the wreck. He was not wearing a seatbelt. Cartersville is about a two hour drive away from where Allman was killed after he crashed his motorcycle into a truck outside of Macon, Georgia, when he was just 24. After Allman's untimely death. the members of Lynyrd Skynyrd dedicated their song Free Bird to his memory. Burns was one of five musicians who founded the band in Jacksonville, Florida, and played on its first two albums. While Burns was with the group, it recorded other hits like Sweet Home Alabama, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man and Don't Ask Me No Questions. Cartersville is about 125 miles away from Macon, Georgia, where Duane Allman died in a 1971 motorcycle crash . He left the group in 1974 because he was 'overwhelmed by life on the road', the Cartersville Patch reported. Burns continued to play for fun or in guest appearances nationally, said his father, Robert Burns Sr. Early on, the group played in the Burns' family garage. Three other band members were previously killed in a plane crash in 1977. The elder Burns said: 'He was a product of his mother, so far as manners is concerned. 'He had the manners that would suit the King of England. 'Very soft-spoken and extremely well-mannered person to come out of that kind of industry.' The single-vehicle accident remains under investigation and weather may have played a factor.

Summary: His vehicle struck mailbox as it was approaching a curve near Cartersville . Burns helped found the Southern hard rock band in Jacksonville, Florida . Played on hit songs like Sweet Home Alabama, Simple Man and Free Bird . Cartersville is about 125 miles away from Macon, where Duane Allman died . After 1971 death of Allman Brothers guitarist, Skynrd dedicated Free Bird . Three other band members were previously killed in a plane crash in 1977 .


Atletico Madrid turned up the heat on Valencia in the battle for La Liga's third automatic Champions League berth with club top scorer Antoine Griezmann setting them on the way to a 2-0 stroll at bottom side Cordoba on Saturday. The victory for the champions at Cordoba's El Arcangel stadium in balmy Andalucia lifted Atletico above Valencia and onto 62 points from 29 matches. Valencia have 60 points in fourth and can reclaim third spot with a win at home to sixth-placed Villarreal on Sunday. France forward Griezmann struck his 15th league goal of the campaign in the fifth minute after stealing the ball, surging forward from midfield and cracking a precise low shot into the bottom corner. Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann scored his 15th goal of the season by netting opener . Saul Niguez doubled Atletico's lead in the 39th minute to ensure his side leapfrogged Valencia . Valencia are currently two points behind Atletico Madrid but do have a game in hand over their top four rivals . Midfielder Saul Niguez, returning from injury, nodded a second in the 39th before Cordoba had a couple of decent efforts in the second half but could not avoid slipping to a 10th successive defeat. One more loss at Deportivo La Coruna on Wednesday and they will equal the worst run in Spain's top flight of 11 defeats suffered by Las Palmas in 1960. 'It was not an easy game at all and the rhythm was slow because of the heat,' Saul said in an interview with Spanish television. Griezmann is congratulated by his Atletico Madrid team-mates after scoring against basement side Cordoba . 'But it was a good win for us which we needed,' added the 20-year-old, who has not played since sustaining a painful blow to the kidneys in the Champions League game at Bayer Leverkusen at the end of February. 'The team is in good shape, you can see in training that we have the same excitement and desire to win as always and that is the most important thing.' Atletico also stayed hard on the heels of second-placed Real Madrid, who have 64 points, four behind leaders Barcelona. Real, who have lost three of their last four games in all competitions, host Granada and Barca play at Celta Vigo on Sunday. Europa League champions Sevilla, the only side unbeaten at home in La Liga this season, have 58 points in fifth after they beat visiting King's Cup finalists Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at the Sanchez Pizjuan.

Summary: Atletico Madrid leapfrogged Valencia in race for third position . The La Liga duo are battling for automatic Champions League berth . Antoine Griezmann scored his 15th goal of the season in the fifth minute . Saul Niguez added a second before the interval to double his side's lead .


Lydia Ko shot a 2-over 74 on Saturday in the ANA Inspiration, her second straight over-par round after tying the LPGA Tour record for consecutive rounds under par at 29. A day after hitting into the water and bogeying the 18th for a 73, Ko made an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-5 hole to keep another long streak going. The 17-year-old New Zealander has had at least one birdie in all 187 of her rounds in 49 career events on the tour. 'It always some statistic that is going to get my tail,' Ko said about the birdie streak that she wasn't aware of until after the round. 'Lucky thing that I birdied 18.' Lydia Ko makes a tee shot during round two of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club . Ko looks for her ball in the water on the 18th hole during round two of the ANA Inspiration . She bogeyed Nos. 3, 9 and 13. 'I didn't feel like it was too bad today,' Ko said. 'I just couldn't get the putts to drop.' On Thursday at Mission Hills in the first major championship of the year, Ko shot a 71 to tie the LPGA Tour record for consecutive rounds under par set by Annika Sorenstam in 2004. The top-ranked teen was tied for 50th at 2 under with the leaders still on the course, putting her in danger of ending two more streaks. Ko lines up a putt for par on the par 5, 18th hole during the second round of the ANA Inspiration o . Ko plays her second shot at the par 5, 18th hole during the second round of the ANA Inspiration . She has 10 straight top-10 finishes and has finished under par in 17 tournaments in a row since the Women's British Open last summer. She's playing her sixth tournament in seven weeks, also making stops in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Phoenix and Carlsbad. She won in Australia for her sixth LPGA Tour title and took the Ladies European Tour event in New Zealand the following week. 'I don't feel tired,' Ko said. 'Maybe the body feels a little differently. It has been a lot of golf.'

Summary: Lydia Ko shot her second straight over-par round in the ANA inspiration . New Zealander Ko shot a 2-over 74 on Saturday in disappointing round . Ko made an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-5 hole to keep long streak going . She has had at least one birdie in all 187 of her rounds in 49 career events .


It may have taken 170 minutes to come but super sub Yevhen Shakhov earned Dnipro a place in the Europa League semi-finals after breaking Brugge hearts with a late winner on Thursday night. The midfielder latched on to a Ruslan Rotan pass as the Ukrainian's hit on the counter attack to settle a tie that looked to be heading for extra-time after last week's goalless draw in Belgium. The Belgian league leaders set the record for most Europa League games unbeaten after the stalemate took them to 11 without loss since the opening game of the group stage earlier this season. Yevhen Shakhov broke the deadlock in the final 10 minutes with a left-footed drive that took a slight deflection . Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan can do nothing to stop Shakhov's effort finding the net . Shakhov leads the celebrations after netting the winner for Dnipro to book a Europa League semi-final place . But their European dream came crashing down at the at the Dnipro-Arena during an evening that offered little in the way of quality. The visitors started the game brightly as Davy De fauw and Nikola Storm combined to good effect down the right but, after carving the Brugge defence open, could only win a corner. But the Ukraine outfit soon settled into the game and took control of proceedings. Yheven Konoplyanka, perennially linked with a move to the Premier League was a constant threat down the Dnipro left. First he weaved his way into the penalty area with a jinking run but was eventually crowded out before the Ukraine international test Brugge keeper Mathew Ryan with the first meaningful effort of the match. Dnipro midfielder Shakhov slides to his knees in celebration after earning his side a place in the last four . The Dnipro players mob the goalscorer as his effort sends them into the Europa League semi-finals . Dnipro (4-2-3-1): Boyko, Douglas, Luchkevych (Bruno Gama 90+1), Fedetskiy, Kankava, Leo Matos, Cheberyachko, Bezus (Shakhov 46), Rotan, Konoplyanka, Seleznyov (Kalinic 72) Subs not used: Lastuvka, Vlad, Svatok, Blyznychenko . Scorer(s): Shakhov 82 . Booked: Rotan, Kankava . Manager: Myron Markevych . Brugge (4-3-3): Ryan, De Fauw, Duarte, De Bock, Mechele, Simons, Refaelov, Vormer, De Sutter (Oulare 70), Izquierdo (Dierckx 86), Storm (Vazquez 86) Subs not used: Kujovic, Van den Buijs, Silva, Coopman . Booked: Oulare . Manager: Michel Preud'homme . Referee: Alberto Undiano Mallenco (ESP) The winger unleashed a well struck free kick from all of 30 yards, but the effort was straight at the Australia No 1. The home side pressed for an opener as Konoplyanka continued to cause the Brugge backline problems as the winger tormented the right-hand side of the Brugge defence. And Dnipro could have been in front on the half-hour mark but Yevhen Seleznyov fired off target after being picked out in the area by Roman Bezus. The Ukrainians were almost gifted an opening goal moments before half-time after a miscommunication between Ryan and defender Brandon Mechele that had manager Michel Preud’homme shaking his head in disbelief. Just minutes after the restart Dnipro

Summary: Dnipro beat Brugge 1-0 in Ukraine to earn place in Europa League last four . Yevhen Shakhov scored the tie's only goal in the 82nd minute on Thursday . The first leg between the two sides finished goalless in Belgium last week .


You could soon unlock your phone simply by holding it up to the side of your face. Researchers have created a sensor that can recognise the unique shape of your ear, your palm or any other body part you want to use to access your device. Called Bodyprint, the technology turns a standard touchscreen into a biometric scanner removing the need to specialist hardware such as fingerprint readers or infrared cameras. Scroll down for video . Researchers at Yahoo Labs in California have created a sensor that can recognise the shape of your ear or any other body part you want to access your device (shown) Bodyprint was devised by Christian Holz, Senaka Buthpitiya, and Marius Knaust from the California-based Yahoo Labs. Details of its algorithm are included in their paper, Bodyprint: Biometric User Identification on Mobile Devices Using the Capacitive Touchscreen to Scan Body Parts. The Salt card is designed to end the tiresome task of manually unlocking a smartphone or tablet by automatically making it come to life whenever the user is nearby. The credit card-sized gadget also locks devices again as soon as a user moves out of range at a distance of ten feet (three metres). Salt connects to an app on a user’s Android handset or iPhone via Bluetooth and also tells them if they have strayed too far from their wallet, where the firm suggests the Salt card is stored. The card was created by Illinois-based duo Joel Paglione and Niko Zistakis.. They claim it will save people around 53 hours over a year, based on the belief that the average phone user unlocks their phone 150 times a day. 'Recent mobile phones integrate fingerprint scanners to authenticate users biometrically and replace passwords, making authentication more convenient for users,' explained the researchers. 'However, due to their cost, capacitive fingerprint scanners have been limited to top-of-the-line phones, a result of the required resolution and quality of the sensor.' They continued that while the input resolution of a touchscreen is around six dots per inch (dpi) - meaning it can't capture the level of detail in a fingerprint - the surface area is larger than a more advanced reader. This allows the touch sensor 'to scan users’ body parts, such as ears, fingers, fists, and palms by pressing them against the display.' To accept an incoming call, users would only need to press their ear against the phone. During tests with 12 participants, Bodyprint classified body parts with 99.98 per cent accuracy and identified users with 99.52 per cent accuracy. This accuracy was highest when scanning the ear due to its more unique shape and size. It’s not just ears that could be used for identification – your first, phalanges (in your fingers), palm or just your fingertips could also be used (shown). This means that just gripping the phone could unlock it for you . A video demonstrating the technology revealed Bioprint can also be used to add multiple users to a single device. So, for example, if something required dual identification then both people could provide

Summary: Yahoo Labs in California reveals new method to unlock your phone . Simply by holding it to your head, their technology can recognise your ear . It can also use other body parts like a fist or a palm to access your device . It removes the need for specialist hardware like fingerprint readers .


A SkyWest Airlines pilot plunged a plane carrying 75 passengers into a terrifying dive on Wednesday after a reported, potentially catastrophic loss of cabin pressure in mid-air. Frightened passengers held their heads and prayed as Flight 5622, operating as a United Express, dropped nearly 30,000 feet in eight minutes and made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York. The situation arose about an hour after take-off, when three passengers on the Embraer 175 twin-jet from Chicago to Connecticut lost consciousness and others began feeling dizzy and sick. When the plane landed, SkyWest initially claimed that the aircraft landed 'out of an abundance of caution' because of one sick passenger and denied there was any mechanical malfunction - which conflicted with reports from people on the plane. Late on Wednesday, the airline said new information from medical personnel confirmed that 'a total of three passengers reported a loss of consciousness while on the flight'. Scroll down for video . Emergency responders came onboard SkyWest Flight 5622 after it made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday following a reported loss of cabin pressure . Mary Cunningham, a nurse, who was on board the flight assisted one passenger who passed out, getting her oxygen. She said that the plane did not land because of just one person's medical emergency as a lot of people on board began to feel dizzy and unwell . Passenger Frank Angelo said he immediately feared for the safety of his wife and kids as the plane 'nosedived' 30,000 feet in just eight minutes . 'You could feel something in the air, something just wasn't right,' recalled one passenger before the plane plunged miles in mere minutes. Passenger Larry Johnson, right, said: 'A lot of people with their heads down praying. It just felt like a re-enactment' Emergency nurse, Mary Cunningham, said she helped treat an unconscious passenger when another passed out beside her and others nearby started feeling faint. 'The flight attendant and myself started not feeling very well while we were in the middle of the flight helping out. I had to sit down. I was short-of-breath, light-headed [and] didn't feel great,' said Cunningham to NBC Connecticut. Initially, reports came in that a cabin door had opened during the flight, leading to dramatic loss in cabin pressure. When the plane landed at 11.40am, the FAA issued a statement saying the crew 'reported a pressurization problem and declared an emergency', shortly before landing in Buffalo. However, in a second statement the FAA put out on Wednesday afternoon, there was no mention of a 'pressurization' issue. When contacted by the LA Times to explain this, a spokesperson for the FAA would not say why the change was made. However, an official with knowledge of the incident told the LA Times that crew members did report that a door had come open at 38,000 feet and was causing 'rapid depressurization.' On landing this was declared untrue and SkyWest airlines said they were examining what happened on the aircraft midflight. SkyWest spokeswoman Marissa Snow said: 'There were no reports before

Summary: SkyWest Inc, based in St. George, Utah, said the jet landed safely and three passengers received medical attention before being released . The Embraer 175 twin-jet, traveling from Chicago to Hartford, Connecticut, carrying 75 passengers dropped from 38,000ft to 10,000ft in three minutes . The FAA said initial information indicated the Embraer E170 jet may have had a pressurization problem . Three passengers passed out on board the flight and an additional 15 adults and two children were evaluated upon landing .


A pet dog was slashed across the head with a meat cleaver as he tried to protect his owners from armed robbers. The terrier, named Cookie, barked at Joseph Devaney, 23, and Kieron Rolstron, 22, as they burst into the home of a young couple and demanded money. But as owners John and Emma Evans watched in horror, Devaney brought down the machete on the animal's head to stop it barking before making off in the victims' car. Cookie, pictured with his injuries, was slashed with a meat cleaver during the aggravated burglary in Chorley . Joseph Devaney, left, struck Cookie over the head with a meat cleaver while is accomplice Kieron Rolstron, right shouted at the terrified householders 'give me your money' and 'I will stab you' during last year's attack . Cookie suffered serious injuries and had be sedated whilst he was given stitches and is now recovering at home in Clayton Brook, near Chorley, Lancashire. At Preston Crown Court, Devaney and Rolstron were jailed after pleading guilty to aggravated burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. Devaney also pleaded guilty to causing unnecessary suffering to an animal. Rolstron was jailed for eight years seven months whilst Devaney was given nine years. The attack occurred at 10pm on September 15 last year whilst Mr and Mrs Evans' seven-year-old daughter was sleeping in her upstairs bedroom. The couple were watching TV with Cookie snoozing beside them when Devaney, who was wielding a meat cleaver and Rolstron, who was armed with a knife, raced into the living room before making demands for money and attacking the dog. As the animal yelped in agony, Rolstron, a former plaster's labourer from Bamber Bridge, began shouting over and over again, 'give me your money' before grabbing the frightened dad by his shirt. In a brave act of courage the court was told that Mr Evans attempted to reach for Rolstron's knife but he was repeatedly threatened with violence. Rolstron was said to shout 'I will stab you' before the couple were pushed into the kitchen. Both were then ordered to kneel down as the intruders repeated their demands for money despite pleas from the couple that there was none in the house. Prosecuting counsel Mr Henry Pepper told the court that Rolstron had been pointing and brandishing the knife at the couple before the duo fled from the scene with the couple's mobile telephones and car keys before making their getaway in the family's car. Preston Crown Court, pictured, heard that John and Emma Evans' seven-year-old daughter was sleeping upstairs when both men stormed into their house, attacking their dog and threatening them with violence . The court heard that Cookie, pictured, required stitches and is recovering at home following the attack . Mr Pepper said: 'Rolstron was shouting a number of times "give me your money" and grabbed John Evans' top. He said, "I will stab you" and shouted it a number of times. Both were pushed into the kitchen and both were told to kneel down. 'The occupiers were at home, there was violence used

Summary: Joseph Devaney and Kieron Rolstron stormed into the house in Chorley . Rolstron, 22, threatened to stab John and Emma Evans with a knife . Devaney, 23, slashed terrier Cookie across the head during the attack . The court heard the victims' daughter, 7, was asleep upstairs at the time .


A baby girl has been badly disfigured in a dog attack at home after her parents left her by herself while they worked in nearby fields. Ten-week-old Qingqing is currently in a critical condition in hospital in eastern China, following emergency surgery to repair her mauled face. Her mother told the People's Daily Online: ‘We left after our baby girl fell asleep. Who knew this would happen?' Recovering from surgery: Little Qingqing, who is just ten weeks old, has bandages around her damaged face . The woman, named only as Ms Li, said that on the day of the attack, she and her husband fed their daughter then went to work near their house in Haimen City, eastern China. But Ms Li could not stop thinking about her daughter so returned home after just ten minutes. When she arrived, a white dog with blood around its mouth came running towards her, she said. She dashed to the bedroom where she had left Qingqing - and discovered that the little girl had been dragged from her bed by the dog, which is believed to be a stray. Ms Li said: ‘I nearly fainted. My baby girl was lying face flat on the floor, with blood all over.' Distraught: Qingqing's mother, identified only as Ms Li, at her daughter's bedside in hospital . The right side of Qingqing's face had been shredded and her eyelid torn off. She was carried to a local clinic by her mother but her injuries were too severe to be treated there. She was then transferred to the larger Nantong City No.3 People’s Hospital, where she was operated on. She is recovering from the surgery but is suffering from a fever that is concerning her doctors. Her plastic surgeon, Dr Sun Jiyie, said: ‘This is the youngest child with the most severe injuries we have seen from a dog bite. ‘If she could safely power through the critical period, we will be planning more plastic surgery. But she is so young and the injuries are so severe, the operations will no doubt be very difficult.’ Mrs Li, who is keeping a vigil at her daughter's bedside, said she and her husband only recently moved to Haimen after working at a greenhouse farm in another province for three years. Disfigured: A pixellated photo of Qingqing's face before her surgical dressings were applied (right) Last night Dr Zhao Xianzhong, the director of the hospital's burns and plastic surgery department, reminded all parents never to leave their babies and children alone. He also issued a general warning about dogs - saying attacks in China are more common in spring and summer. The hospital currently treats around 20 people a day for dog bites but the figure is expected to increase in the coming weeks as temperatures rise. ‘When summer arrives, people wear less fabric, and dogs are only interested in exposed skin,' explained Dr Zhao. 'Girls should be more aware when they are wearing short skirts and shorts.’

Summary: Ten-week-old Qingqing is in a critical condition following surgery . The tiny child was on her own in a house in Haimen City, China . Her mother returned from work to find bloodied daughter on floor .


A young choirmaster at an exclusive private school took a vulnerable student's virginity just months after she confided in him that she had been abused by another music teacher, a court heard. Edward Moore was working in his first job as assistant director of music at King Edward's School in Witley, Surrey, when he had consensual sex with the 16-year-old student in his office. After the incident, the 24-year-old said to her: 'Oh my God, you have to forgive me, you will hate me one day.' Moore, from Ascot, Berkshire, was jailed for nine months on Friday after admitting two counts of abusing a position of trust and sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to 17 years. A choirmaster at King Edward's School (above) in Witley, Surrey, took a vulnerable student's virginity just months after she confided in him that she had been abused by another music teacher, a court heard . He had only been working for a few months when he began to grow close to the student. The girl came to him in November 2012 to reveal she had been touched inappropriately by another music teacher when she was aged just 13. Moore, who was the girl’s choirmaster, had only been at the school for a few months. Gary Ponds, prosecuting at Guildford Crown Court, told how Moore had taken on a counselling role for the traumatised young girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons. He said: 'Their relationship over time developed until it was past the point of a proper teaching relationship.' While Moore did not teach the girl he was in position of authority as her choirmaster. After rumours began circulating at the £29,000-a-year school, which Sally Bercow previously attended, the headmaster warned Moore not to spend any more time alone with the pupil or let her into his office. But their friendship blossomed into a sexual relationship over the summer of 2013. They sometimes spent Friday nights together and secretly travelled to Westminster Abbey and the Isle of Wight on trips. Mr Ponds said that on one Friday Moore asked if the student wanted have sexual intercourse. Gary Ponds, prosecuting at Guildford Crown Court (above), told how Edward Moore, 24, had taken on a counselling role for the traumatised young girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons . He continued: 'She agrees and that is what happened. She made it clear that she was a virgin at the time. 'It was abundantly clear throughout that this was an emotionally fragile girl.' There was no further sexual activity and Moore, who did not use a condom, cut communication with the pupil. She later rang Childline because she was feeling suicidal and confessed about the tryst to a school chaplain, who was obliged to tell the school. Judge Peter Moss said the impact of Moore's offending had forced the schoolgirl to move to another school and left her with 'long term implications on her education and her future dreams'. He described her as a 'bright and ambitious girl'. He added: 'Her emotions have been in

Summary: Edward Moore was working at King Edward's School in Witley, Surrey . Had sexual intercourse with 16-year-old in his office and then cut contact . 24-year-old jailed for nine months on Friday at Guildford Crown Court .


Robert Kennedy Jr has apologized for describing the number of children injured by vaccines as 'a holocaust'. The nephew of President John F Kennedy used the term last week during the screening of a film that links autism to a chemical found in several childhood vaccinations - despite evidence to the contrary. On Monday, following a storm of criticism, he publicly retracted his statement. Back track: Robert Kennedy Jr has apologized for comparing vaccinated children to holocaust victims . Kennedy said he had been struggling for a way to convey the effects of autism on children and their families. 'I want to apologize to all whom I offended by my use of the word holocaust to describe the autism epidemic,' Kennedy said in a statement. 'I employed the term during an impromptu speech as I struggled to find an expression to convey the catastrophic tragedy of autism which has now destroyed the lives of over 20 million children and shattered their families.' He said he will use other words to describe the autism crisis in the future as he promotes the documentary Trace Amounts. The film purports that there is a connection between thimerosal - a chemical found in several childhood vaccines - and a rise in autism among American children - despite the majority of the scientific community dismissing any connection. Its release comes amid protests against a California bill that would limit vaccination waivers for schoolchildren. Incendiary comment: He made the comment last week while promoting a film that implies there is a link between thimerosal - a chemical used in vaccines - and autism, despite medical evidence to the contrary . It has generated such an acidic debate that some opponents have compared the proposal's author online to Adolf Hitler. State Sen. Richard Pan, a Democratic pediatrician from Sacramento, said he was under added security in response to his bill. The proposal will be heard Wednesday in a Senate education committee. Thursday marks Holocaust Remembrance Day. 'The word holocaust should never be used as a flippant throwaway line to make a point in a debate,' said Assemblyman Marc Levine, vice chair of the Legislative Jewish Caucus, during a Holocaust remembrance event on Monday in the California Assembly. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Nephew of JFK, and son for former Attorney General, opposes vaccines . He believes a chemical called thimerosal causes autism in children . Promoting protest film, he likened vaccinated kids to holocaust victims . On Monday, he apologized for the comment after widespread criticism .


A northern Indiana pizzeria that closed after its owner said his religious beliefs wouldn't allow him to cater a gay wedding opened Thursday to a full house of friends, regulars and people wanting to show their support. 'It's a relief to get going again and try to get back to normal,' said Kevin O'Connor, owner of Memories Pizza. O'Connor closed the shop for eight days after comments by him and his daughter, Crystal, to a local television station supporting a new religious objections law. The law, which has since been revised, sparked a boycott of Indiana. Scroll down for video . Full house: Many customers wait for service as Memories Pizza reopened for business on Thursday. A crowdfunding campaign started by supporters raised more than $842,000 with donations from 29,160 contributors in 48 hours . Owner Kevin O'Connor closed the shop (seen on Tuesday) for eight days after comments by him and his daughter, Crystal, to a local television station supporting a new religious objections law . O'Connor, the 61-year-old father of eight who has owned the restaurant for nine years said he never thought about taking the money and retiring. Crystal O'Connor said the amount of money was overwhelming . O'Connor said the criticism hasn't changed his beliefs. He said gays are welcome in his restaurant in the small, one-traffic-light town of Walkerton, 20 miles southwest of South Bend, but that he would decline to cater a same-sex wedding because it would conflict with his Christian beliefs. 'I'd do the same thing again. It's my belief. It's our belief. It's what we grew up on,' he said. 'I'm just sorry it comes to this because neither one of us dislike any of those people. I don't hold any grudges.' A crowdfunding campaign started by supporters raised more than $842,000 with donations from 29,160 contributors in 48 hours. O'Connor said he hasn't received the money yet, but said he plans to give some to charity and use some money to make improvements to the restaurant. The 61-year-old father of eight who has owned the restaurant for nine years said he never thought about taking the money and retiring. 'I enjoy it. I don't want to leave here,' he said. 'I want this to be something that my daughter can enjoy.' Crystal O'Connor said the amount of money was overwhelming. Anger: A protester is seen outside Memories Pizza in this photo with a sign that reads 'Bigots' Uproar: Protesters (like the ones seen here on March 28) have been upset over Indiana passing a new law, which critics said allows businesses the ability to refuse service to gay customers on religious grounds. The law, which has since been revised, sparked a boycott of Indiana . Family: O'Connor, seen with his daughter Crystal, says gays are welcome in his restaurant, but he would decline to cater a same-sex wedding because it would conflict with his beliefs . The restaurant reopened about 4 p.m. Thursday. O'Connor says that within an hour, all eight tables were filled and six people were waiting for carryout orders .

Summary: Northern Indiana pizzeria Memories Pizza opened Thursday to a full house of friends, regulars and people wanting to show their support . Kevin O'Connor closed the shop after backlash following comments he made that he wouldn't cater same-sex weddings . O'Connor says gays are welcome in his restaurant, but he would decline to cater their weddings because it would conflict with his beliefs . A crowdfunding campaign started by supporters raised more than $842,000 with donations from 29,160 contributors in 48 hours . O'Connor said he hasn't received the money yet, but said he plans to give some to charity and use some money to make improvements to the restaurant .


A Labour councillor’s son who was caught trying to cross the border into Syria with four young children is believed to be a member of an extremist organisation David Cameron tried to ban. Waheed Ahmed, 21 – the son of councillor Shakil Ahmed, who was photographed with Ed Miliband recently – is said to be a member of the extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, which advocates a global Muslim caliphate, similar to the one established by Islamic State in Syria and Iraq. Ahmed, a politics student at Manchester University, was arrested by Turkish police at the border town of Reyhanli last week. He was one of a group of nine detained, all from Rochdale, including four children aged from one to 11. Scroll down for video . Laughing: Waheed Ahmed, 21, is said to be a member of the extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, which advocates a global Muslim caliphate, similar to the one established by Islamic State in Syria and Iraq . They may be flown back to Manchester today or tomorrow. A number of well-placed sources have told The Mail on Sunday that Waheed Ahmed became acquainted with members of Hizb ut-Tahrir (HT) around a year ago, after which his behaviour began to change, becoming more radical. However, last night, HT’s UK chairman, Dr Abdul Waheed, claimed that Waheed Ahmed was not a member of HT. Councillor Ahmed was not responding to phone calls. Rochdale Labour councillor Shakil Ahmed, pictured with Ed Miliband, whose sonwass caught trying to enter rebel-held Syria . Anti-terror police raided four addresses, including that of councillor Shakil Ahmed, last night and this morning . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Waheed Ahmed, 21, caught trying to cross the border into Syria last week . The student is said to be a member of the extremist group Hizb ut-Tahrir . He was arrested by Turkish police at the border town of Reyhanli .


The search for a missing 15-year-old girl in Ohio who ran away from home on her bike early Sunday morning has ended after she was found in the same town safe and sound Monday afternoon. Details about where Lauren York was during her more than 24 hours missing were not detailed by police. 'UPDATE: My daughter Lauren York HAS BEEN FOUND. We are all PRAISING GOD,' her mother Grace York posted on Facebook Monday afternoon . Lauren's parents believe she left their home in North Ridgeville around 4am, and first noticed she was missing when they woke up to have Easter breakfast and she was gone. Lauren, who is home-schooled, is thought to have left on her own since she took a backpack packed with a phone and clothes and her bike was missing. Runaway: Lauren York, 15, was found Monday afternoon, a day after run away from her home in North Ridgeville, Ohio . Dissappeared: York's parents believe she left home on her bike around 4am Sunday morning, with a backpack filled with clothes and her cellphone . Earlier in the day, Lauren's mother worridly posted on Facebook fears that she may be heading out of the state. 'Still no word. Think Lauren is headed to Missouri. We are so desperate for your prayers and ANY info you may have. Thank you friends!!!' Mrs York wrote. In the aftermath of Lauren's sudden disappearance, Mrs York said she found out her daughter was communicating with several people in online chat groups. Phone records also showed Lauren made several calls early Sunday morning and police have allegedly contacted the person connected to the number Lauren dialed, WEWS reports. On Sunday, family and friends helped search for Lauren on her bike, and posted missing child posters around the community and online. Online life: York was allegedly talking on online chat rooms and made several calls before she left home Sunday morning . Destination: On Monday, York's mother wrote on Facebook that she still had not been in contact with her daughter and feared she may be headed to Missouri . Anyone with information on York's disappearance is being asked to call the North Ridgeville Police Department at 404-327-2191 .

Summary: Lauren York, 15, was found Monday afternoon in North Ridgeville, Ohio . She went missing Sunday morning around 4am and her family feared she was on her way to Missouri . The home-schooled teen was allegedly communicating with people in online chat rooms and made several calls before she left home . 'UPDATE: My daughter Lauren York HAS BEEN FOUND. We are all PRAISING GOD,' her mother posted on Facebook Monday afternoon .


Leicester have announced a move for Super Rugby lock Mike Fitzgerald. The 28-year-old New Zealander has helped the Waikato-based Chiefs win two Super Rugby titles. And he is set to follow Waratahs wing Peter Betham, whose signing was confirmed by the Tigers on Monday, to Welford Road next season. Mike Fitzgerald, pictured playing for the Chiefs last year, will be a Leicester Tigers lock next season . Leicester rugby director Richard Cockerill said: 'Mike will be a good addition to our group of locks, especially with the retirement of Louis Deacon and Brad Thorn. 'He has played in very good company at the Chiefs, and now wants the experience of playing rugby in Europe.' And Fitzgerald added: 'I have loved my time playing for the Chiefs and the (Manawatu) Turbos in New Zealand, but feel it's the right time to make the move with my young family across to the United Kingdom.' The New Zealander will follow Peter Betham (right) to Welford Road as Leicester prepare for next season .

Summary: Leicester will add New Zealander Mike Fitzgerald to their ranks next season . Tigers have already confirmed the signing of Waratahs wing Peter Betham . Fitzgerald has helped the Waikato-based Chiefs win two Super Rugby titles .


New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton swooned over the 'boy band' of four Swedish cops who broke up a subway fight in The Big Apple this week, complimenting their use of safe and effective restraint tactics. Tourist police officers Samuel Kvarzell, Markus Asberg, Eric Jansberger and Erik Naslund halted a fight between two homeless men on the Uptown 6 train this Wednesday. A video of the selfless act then surfaced and has spread on social media, gaining them attention from hoards of fans, both male and female. Officials from the United States and Sweden have praised their brave efforts and they are set to return home as heroes. Scroll down for video . Giving thanks: New York Police Commissioner Bill Bratton (center) thanked four Swedish cops who broke up a subway fight in The Big Apple this week . 'I would like to acknowledge them. There’s been a lot of attention paid to them, appropriately so, over the last day or so: a New York Post story and some other coverage,' Bratton said on Friday. 'Gentlemen, thank you very, very much. You did a great honor to yourselves, certainly to your police service and to your country. We appreciate all the help we can get,' he said. 'Here as tourists, they stepped up,' he added. The New York Post reports that the techniques employed by the Swedish men are in line with what the NYPD teaches their police officers. The physical force they employed is not intended to hurt the individual they are restraining and is still very effective. 'I was noticing that the moves that they made are very much the same moves that we now teach our young people at the academy in terms of how to take people down in a way trying to ensure that they’re not injured during that apprehension,' Bratton said with pride. Bratton presented the men with medallions. When the four men return to Sweden they will be awarded at a lunch with Sweden's minister for home affairs Anders Ygema. 'The minister has invited the police officers to the government office for lunch once they get back to Sweden,' spokesman Fredrik Persson said. Earlier this week officer Asberg said what he and his friends did was 'no big deal.' Bratton disagrees with him and commends their actions. '[They] found themselves involved a situation on the subway where they activated themselves as police officers,' Bratton said. 'We very much appreciate that,' he said. 'We're no heroes, just tourists': The Swedish cops (pictured left to right) Erik Näslund, 26, Samuel Kvarzell, 25, Makrus Åsberg, 25, and Eric Jansberger, 28, said they were just answering the call of duty . The Swedish friends were on their way to see Les Misérables on Broadway on Wednesday, DNA Info reports, and rushed in to stop a brutal assault on a crowded rush-hour 6 train. 'We came here for vacation. We’ve been here one day. We’re no heroes, just tourists,' Makrus Åsberg, a 25-year-old officer with the police Uppsala, Sweden, told the New York Post. Mr Asberg, along with Erik Naslund,

Summary: Tourist cops Samuel Kvarzell, Markus Asberg, Eric Jansberger and Erik Naslund broke up a fight on the Uptown 6 train this Wednesday . 'Here as tourists, they stepped up,'Bratton said on Friday . The friends were on their way to see Les Misérables on Broadway when a conductor on the 6 train called for help . The men, who are all police officers in their native Sweden, wrestled the suspect to the floor and held him until NYPD could arrive . 'We’re no heroes, just tourists,' says Uppsala, Sweden, police officer .


An adorable orphaned wombat has found herself a new friend - and a very prickly pillow. Chloe the wombat, who first made headlines after her special bond with her surrogate zookeeper mum emerged last December, has found herself a new buddy at Taronga Zoo's grounds in Sydney after she moved into her new digs alongside a couple of echidnas. In an adorable video uploaded to Instagram by Taronga Zoo, Chloe is seen trying to take a nap in the mud on one of the echidnas. As she rolled over to snuggle up, the echidna moved away but Chloe still rested her eyes for a moment before getting up. Scroll down for video . Chloe the wombat has mistaken her new echidna friend for a pillow at Taronga Zoo . She recently moved into her new digs alongside a couple of echidnas who don't seem as eager to snuggle as she is . 'Chloe wasted no time making friends with her spiky new housemates and they've been busy digging in the soft dirt together,' Taronga Zoo said. When she's not napping, Chloe likes to follows her zoo keeper Evelyn Weston around the zoo. ‘It’s a natural behaviour and something Chloe would be doing with her real mother if she’d survived,’ Evelyn said. Adorable wombat Chloe is now one-year-old and lives at Taronga Zoo in Sydney . She has become zoo keeper Evelyn Weston's little helper and follows her around the zoo . ‘Wombats stay with their mothers for up to two years, walking by their side until they’re old enough to fend for themselves.’ The pair have been inseparable since Chloe came to the zoo three months ago after her mother was struck and killed by a car near Jenolan Caves, west of the Blue Mountains, in June 2014. Chloe stays by Evelyn’s side while she cleans out exhibits and prepares breakfast for the other animals during morning walks. She is fed by a bottle every five hours and has her own makeshift pouch. The pair have been inseparable since Chloe came to the zoo three months ago . Chloe's mum was killed by a car earlier this year and the joey was found in her pouch still alive . Chloe stays by Evelyn’s side while she cleans out exhibits . Her daily walks are part of her development before she can be safely released back into the wild. Keepers at the zoo have also built the joey a home where she can dig burrows and forage for her own food. ‘She’s really learning how to be a wombat. Her paws are already toughening up and she’s quite happy digging about on her own,’ said Evelyn. When the time comes for Chloe to be released back into the wild she will first be transferred to a wombat ‘halfway house’. But Evelyn admitted she’ll be a little sad to lose her. ‘I’ve been doing this job for a long time, but it’s always hard to say goodbye. I like to think I’ve toughened up, but sometimes I’m still a wuss,’ she said. ‘She’s really

Summary: Chloe the wombat has lived at Sydney's Taronga Zoo since June 2014 . She was rescued after her mother was killed by a car . She was recently moved into new digs with a couple of echidnas . When she's not napping she follows zoo keeper Evelyn Weston around .


A sign on a diner window in Oklahoma asking a homeless person who had been going through their rubbish to come for a free meal . The kindness of a diner owner who offered a free meal to a homeless person who had been searching through her rubbish has gone viral. Ashley Jiron, owner of P.B. Jams in Warr Acres, Oklahoma, noticed that someone had been looking for food in the bins behind her restaurant and decided try and get in contact with them. She taped a sign to her diner window appealing to the person to come forward, so that she could give them a proper meal - free of charge. The notice read: 'To the person going through our trash for their next meal, you're a human being and worth more than a meal from a dumpster. 'Please come in during operating hours for a classic Pb&j [peanut butter and jam sandwich], fresh veggies, and a cup of water at no charge. No questions asked.' A customer called Greg King noticed the message and posted a picture of it on his Instagram page with the hashtag #thatswhatlovelookslike - within a couple of days it had been shared thousands of times on social media. The owner told News Channel 4 that she hadn't expected it to receive such a huge response and was just trying to do the right thing. She said: 'Last week, I had noticed some bags, when I had taken out the trash, were torn open and some of the food was taken out,' 'That really, it hurt me that someone had to do that - I will not take down that sign until they come in. 'I think we've all been in that position where we needed someone's help and we just needed someone to extend that hand and if I can be that one person to extend that hand to another human being then I will definitely do it.' Thousands of people have since taken to social media to rave about Ashley's actions. Facebook user Lesley Jaquay wrote: 'Imagine if every restaurant did this. So much food goes to waste. Good job PB Jams! would love to donate a few meals.' Another called Brittany Hueter wrote: 'I wish there were more business owners like you. These places that have a heart are where I like to spend my money at.' Ashley Jiron, owner of P.B. Jams in Warr Acres, Oklahoma . Greg King noticed the message and posted a picture of it on his Instagram page, which was then picked up across the globe . After being impressed by the amount of people who got in touch to express their support, Ashley launched a pay-it-forward scheme at her diner, where customers can pay for other people's meals. She said: 'Patrons can pre-pay a meal for a person in need. 'For each donation, a sticky nut will be placed on our wall. 'Those who need to can come take a tag off the wall and use it to pay for their meal. 'Donations not used by the

Summary: Ashley Jiron, is the owner of P.B. Jams in Warr Acres in Oklahoma . She noticed someone had been looking through her bins for food . She posted a note on her diner window inviting them in for a free meal .


A Vodafone customer has slammed the network provider after she was bombarded with flirty texts from one of the firm's call centre workers. Adele Berry, of Reddish, Greater Manchester, spoke to the call handler when she contacted the mobile phone company over a problem with her bill. But she was left shocked when the man later got in touch with her, calling himself her 'future hubby' and asking about his 'in laws'. Scroll down for video . Adele Berry has told of her shock after she was bombarded with texts from a Vodafone call centre worker . Ms Berry was put through to a call centre in South Africa when she phoned the company over the issue last month. She says she made small talk with the man who answered the query to fill 'dead air', but did nothing to suggest she was interested in him. The 21-year-old was stunned when she later received a string of messages from the man, who said his name is 'Miguel'. In one text, the man referred to himself as her 'future hubby' and promised to buy her shoes when he met her. He also sent her a picture of himself in one message, and told her: 'Wow I knew you beautiful but damn you are super beautiful.' After asking how 'his in-laws' were, he said: 'I'm hope I'm not being too, how can I say, forward.' The man repeatedly sent Ms Berry messages featuring photos of himself and kissing emoticons . The man has sent her 18 messages since she made the call, some of which have referred to his family in Liverpool, making Ms Berry fear he may try to approach her. She told the Manchester Evening News: 'It is quite scary, it is quite distressing. He won't leave me alone. Being pestered by someone I don't know gets me quite nervous.' The man has now been suspended by Vodafone, which says it has a number of call centres in the UK but also sends some callers through to their office in South Africa. A spokesman said: 'We take allegations of this kind extremely seriously. We have spoken to Ms Berry and the adviser concerned has been suspended pending a full investigation.'

Summary: 21-year-old woman from Manchester phoned company about her bill . She made small talk with foreign call handler during short exchange . But she later received a series of inappropriate messages from the man . Vodafone say they have suspended the worker and are investigating .


Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat fired six birdies in the space of nine holes to surge into the lead at the Shenzhen International in China on Saturday. Aphibarnrat began the third round one shot behind American Peter Uihlein but birdied his first three holes before carding what would prove to be his only par on the front nine on the fourth. The 25-year-old, whose sole European Tour win to date came in the Malaysian Open in 2013, then bogeyed the fifth but bounced back with another birdie on the sixth, and repeated the trick after a bogey on the seventh. Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat takes lead at the Shenzhen International in China on Saturday . Aphibarnrat fired six birdies in the space of nine holes on Saturday to overtake American Peter Uihlein (left) A two-putt birdie on the ninth saw Aphibarnrat reach the turn in 32 and at 12 under par he enjoyed a two-shot lead over Uihlein and Spain's Pablo Larrazabal, who was compiling the round of the week. Larrazabal had raced to the turn in 31 and picked up further shots on the 11th, 15th and 16th, while Uihlein had carded two birdies and one bogey on the front nine. Chinese number one Hao-tong Li had earlier carded a flawless 65 to set the clubhouse target on seven under, a total matched by England's Tom Lewis and former US PGA champion YE Yang, who both shot 66. Double Masters champion Bubba Watson struggled to his second consecutive round of 74 to finish two over par. The 25-year-old has one European Tour win to date when he won the Malaysian Open in 2013 . Bubba Watson (left) struggled to his second consecutive round of 74 as his Masters hangover continues . The double Masters champion finished 38th in Augusta this year, much to the American's disappointment . Larrazabal was fortunate to see his approach to the 17th stop just a few feet from the water to the right of the green, but from there he could only pitch into a bunker and recorded his first bogey of the day. A par at the last meant the three-time European Tour winner had to settle for a 65 to finish nine under, which was now six shots off the blistering pace being set by Aphibarnrat. Aphibarnrat holed from six feet for birdie on the 10th and chipped to within inches of the hole for another on the short par-four 11th, before also two-putting the par-five 13th to reach 15 under. Uihlein also birdied the 11th and 13th but had bogeyed the 10th after failing to get up and down from the back of the green and found himself four shots off the lead.

Summary: Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat takes lead at the Shenzhen International . Aphibarnrat fired six birdies in the space of nine holes on Saturday . Bubba Watson struggled to his second consecutive round of 74 . The double Masters champion finished 38th in Augusta this year .


Luis Suarez is quickly establishing himself in Barcelona folklore after impressing since his £75million move from Liverpool and the striker has revealed that years prior, he found himself sneaking into the Nou Camp. Speaking to Spanish radio station COPE, the forward spoke candidly about Real Madrid's interest in signing him and opened up about the infamous bite on Giorgio Chiellini during the World Cup. Suarez revealed that during a visit to his future club, he sneaked into the Nou Camp with his wife Sofia for a photo opportunity. Luis Suarez (9) has revealed that he once sneaked his way into the Nou Camp for a photograph . He said: 'It was not the first time that I came to Barcelona, it was the second. I went past the official store and saw it, but I did not go in because I didn't have money to buy anything. 'I was already going with Sofía and I remember that I saw an open door and I told her: 'Let's go'. 'You're crazy'. 'Come, just one photo'. 'No, no'. 'Yes, yes, yes. I'm going to go in'. I went in through the door that was open, she followed me and we started to run. 'We stood on the stairs and took a photo with all of the stadium behind us. I still haven't found the photo. Then we ran, and we were nervous. It was the only time that I had entered. My father-in-law managed to enter another time to see Argentina-Catalunya, on December 27.' The Uruguayan lit up the 'El Clasico' last month, where he scored the winner to send his side top of La Liga but he could have been playing for the opposition, if he'd not decided to move to Catalonia. The Uruguayan has been in fine form for Barcelona following his move and is becoming a fan's favourite . The forward admitted that Real Madrid were 'very' interested in signing him but he only wanted Barca . Talk of a move to the Spanish capital had been rife during his years at Liverpool but Suarez revealed that there was only one club which caught his eye. He said: 'Madrid were very interested in me, but my dream was always Barcelona. When I heard the name of Barca, I did not hesitate at any moment.' Arguably Suarez's most famous, yet controversial moment, when he bit Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and being banned for four-months. 'The bite on Chiellini was the worst moment of my career,' he said. 'I let myself down, my country, my wife and my children. The bites were partly my fault and partly [due to] the provocation of Ivanovic and Chiellini. Now they continue provoking me, but now I go or speak well. I am more intelligent.' Suarez admits that the bite was the worst moment of his career as he received a four-month playing ban . The attackers bite Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini during the 2014 World Cup group game last July .

Summary: Luis Suarez has revealed he's previously snuck into the Nou Camp . The Barcelona striker admits that Real Madrid were 'very' interested in him . Suarez calls the bite on Giorgio Chiellini the worst moment of his career . Suarez: I couldn't have carried on playing if I'd slipped like Steven Gerrard . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


I am not vain, rich or brave enough to face plastic surgery, when my mother rang for her weekly chat and I was feeling ancient after spotting a new wrinkle, I probed her for beauty advice. If I was feeling old, she, with a nearly 40-year-old daughter, must be feeling ancient - yet she looked great. At 65, she could easily pass for ten years younger. Scroll down for video . Sarah's face was transformed after the exercises. She's pictured before (left) and after (right) 'I thank my genes, the fact I've never tried a cigarette and the facial stretches I've been doing for 30 years,' she said. Ah, those. I remember my mum slathered in Vaseline, gurning in a Club Sport tracksuit while I ate my Coco Pops, invariably wearing the Deely Bobbers I insisted on sleeping in between 1983 and 85. So they worked? My mother swore they did. Facial exercises have been around as long as youth has been considered the hallmark of beauty, with some claiming Cleopatra was the first celebrity fan. The first official guide, however, was published in Paris in 1710, outlining the beauty routine of Ninon de L'Enclose, a courtesan famed for her lasting beauty. Nearly two centuries later, Sanford Bennett - a notoriously wrinkle-free San Franciscan 70-year-old - released his book, Exercising In Bed, which gave away his facial secrets. From then on, facial exercisers came thick and fast. Jack LaLanne, the funny Hollywood guy permanently in tight Lycra was the visage visionary of the Fifties, right up to the Eighties. Today, however, the go-to expert is Carole Maggio, the LA-based creator of Facercise, with a celebrity and royalty-packed client list. The Furrow Smoother . This involves spreading my fingers across the centre of my forehead, then pulling my fingertips down while pushing my brows up so I look very confused. I had to hold this tension for 30 seconds while staring at the ceiling. The Furrow Smoother involves spreading the fingers across the centre of the forehead for 30 seconds . Sarah pulls her fingertips down while pushing her brows up to work her forehead muscles . The Lip Lift . This is an exercise which requires a Joker smile that moves up and down an inch using visualisation. 'Imagine a plumber bent over in low-slung Levi's,' Maggio encourages. 'Now move your mouth to express that - ew - and hold it.' Maggio encourages exercises to form an 'ew' expression of disgust and hold it to lift the lips . The Nose Transformer . This isn't pretty either. It requires me to push up the tip of my nose with my index finger while pulling my upper lip down for a count of 40. All of these exercises are performed while looking at myself so I can see that I resemble a tired-looking Miss Piggy with a hangover. But I feel the burn. The burn! The burn that means it's working! The next day, after my first facial workout, I wake up to a face as sore as my glutes were after I

Summary: Sarah Ivens, 39, tries the 'furrow smoother', 'lip lift' and 'nose transformer' Exercises prescribed by Carole Maggio, the LA-based creator of Facercise . Mother-of-two noticed her lips were fuller after two weeks of exercises . Experienced muscle burn and soreness during and after the moves .


A British trader accused of triggering a £500 billion Wall Street crash boasted he could earn £1 million in a week in 'volatile' markets. Navinder Sarao, 36, made the bold claim in October last year in an email to business colleagues, which has been lodged in the Northern District Court of Illinois as evidence in any future trial against him. US prosecutors allege Sarao, who was arrested last week, helped to trigger the so-called 'Flash Crash' of Wall Street on May 6, 2010, from his parents' house in Hounslow, West London. Scroll down for video . US prosecutors allege Sarao, circled, helped to trigger the 'Flash Crash' of Wall Street on May 6, 2010 . The crash netted Sarao £27 million in profits, they claim. In an email to a company he set up in a Caribbean tax haven, Sarao asked for an urgent £4.25 million. He wrote: 'I tend to perform better when markets are volatile and this week alone I would have envisaged making at least £1 million.' Sarao appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday and was bailed with a surety of £5 million. However, he has remained behind bars since his brief appearance, and remained there over the weekend after an official from the magistrates' court confirmed Friday it had not received the money.

Summary: Navinder Sarao, 36, made the bold claim in October last year in an email . It was lodged in the Northern District Court of Illinois for any future trial . US prosecutors allege he helped to trigger 2010 Wall Street 'Flash Crash'


A 17 stone mother who was left red faced after becoming trapped in a fairground ride has shed almost half her body weight after taking to the treadmill. Shauna McGlasson, 25, from Workington, was so overweight she got trapped in the turnstiles at the Alice And Wonderland ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in August last year. Shauna, who was a takeaway addict, was carrying her three-year-old daughter Lacey in her arms at the time and the toddler started screaming after her mother tried to free herself. Shauna McGlasson was left red faced after becoming trapped in the turnstiles of the Alice and Wonderland ride when she took her daughter Lacey (pictured) to Blackpool Pleasure Beach after ballooning to 17st . It was this embarrassing incident that inspired the mother-of-one to make a dramatic change to her diet and exercise routine losing 7st in as many months . This was the final straw for the full-time mum who had been left battling depression and anxiety after gorging on fast-food and ballooning to 17 stone. Determined Shauna has since dropped seven stone and now weighs in at just over 10 stone. Shauna made fast progress as she began to eat healthily, she lost four stone in as many months reaching 13st by December, 2014. She then hit the gym and shifted another three stone and has started a new relationship with boyfriend Curtis Grayson, 21. Before shedding the weight Shauna battled with depression because of her size . And 5ft 2in Shauna insists she's never been happier. She says if she had not got stuck in that ride her life would never have changed for the better. 'I was addicted to takeaways and I've never felt so low,' she said. 'When we got to go through to the ride I got stuck in the turnstile and Lacey started crying. 'Everyone was looking at me and I felt so humiliated so I had to do something about it. 'You can see in the photo taken when I finally got out just how upset Lacey is.' Shauna swapped her daily treats of chips and pizza for a high protein diet of chicken and fish . Shauna is now a regular at the gym going up to five times a week with running being her workout of choice . Before her weight loss Shauna would feast on fish and chips on the daily as well as donner meat pizzas but has now traded them in for a 1,500 calorie-a-day diet of chicken and fish. As well as her change in diet Shauna heads to the Energize ladies gym in Workington for an hour a day, up to five times a week, tackling the treadmill and the cross-trainer in her bid to keep fit. Shauna says that it was taking to the treadmill that really helped her to shift her extra pounds. 'I look at the pants I used to wear and they are like a tent - and they used to be tight, I could barely get into them,' she said. Shauna is now more confident than

Summary: Shauna McGlasson became trapped in the turnstiles of a fairground ride . Determined to make a change she swapped takeaways for the gym . She has now dropped 7st in as many months weighing in at 10st .


Glasgow Warriors have confirmed that experienced duo Al Kellock and Dougie Hall will both start Friday night's Guinness PRO12 match with Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun. Both skipper Kellock and Hall - who have played nearly 300 matches between them for the club - are to retire come the end of May and each have a maximum of six outings left of their distinguished professional careers. And while Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend was naming his full squad for the Blues match on Thursday, he announced that the second-row and hooker would start in the pack against the Welsh outfit. Glasgow Warriors veteran Al Kellock will start at lock against Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun on Friday night . The encounter is being billed as a tribute to them both and, in a nice touch by the club, the match ball will be presented by Kellock's dad and Hall's mum along with Alistair Johnson, who was Kellock's best man, and Bernie Mitchell, who was an inspirational figure for Hall coming through at Hillhead/Jordanhill. Having been a pro player for 13 years and earned 42 Scotland caps, Hall admits it will be a strange feeling hanging up his boots for good at the end of the current campaign. 'You get to a point where you start thinking to yourself 'this could be the last game of rugby I ever play' so you want to make the most of it,' the 34-year-old said. 'I really want to enjoy these last few games, but also stay focused and help the Warriors secure a play-off place and hopefully the trophy. Glasgow hooker Dougie Hall is hanging up his boots after 13 years of professional rugby . As retirement draws closer you do start to think more about the things that you love about the game. You start to think about your last team huddle, the last time you will walk out onto the pitch with your team mates and it is those moments that I will miss incredibly.' Since he first played in the equivalent of the PRO12 for Edinburgh Rugby back in 2002/03 Hall has seen the standard of all of the sides improve incredibly. As a result, despite the fact that the Warriors are first and the Blues are 10th in the table, he does not expect an easy night, far from it. 'They have a number of quality players in their side and a lot of internationals while all of the teams are getting better year on year,' he explained. 'We really have to concentrate on what we are doing ourselves and keep getting results and hopefully that takes care of things and gets us into the play-offs in the coming weeks. 'I hope that gone are the days when the PRO12 is looked on as a lesser league, the teams and the talent involved now really is top class.' Gregor Townsend's Glasgow side are currently top of the Pro12 standings ahead of Cardiff's visit . This season Hall has been restricted to seven appearances in the PRO12 for the Warriors to date, Fraser Brown

Summary: The Glasgow duo have played nearly 300 games between them . Al Kellock and Dougie Hall will both retire at the end of the season . Glasgow face Cardiff Blues at Scotstoun on Friday night .


Chelsea captain John Terry is adamant that there is still work to be done if they are to clinch the Premier League title. Jose Mourinho's side moved 10 points clear at the top of the table after Eden Hazard's goal was enough to beat Manchester United, meaning they require two wins from their last six matches to claim the league. But when asked if the title was already in the bag, the Blues skipper was steadfast. Chelsea defender John Terry celebrates with his fellow centre back Gary Cahil at the final whistle . Terry salutes Branislav Ivanovic (left) following his side's 1-0 victory against Manchester United . Terry puts in a strong tackle on United midfielder Marouane Fellaini at Stamford Bridge . 'No, I don't think so,' he told Sky Sports 1. 'It was a massive win. We needed to win. It was a really tough game but we got the three points. 'They had the better possession. We have not been playing as well as we can of late and we done that today. 'I think we are doing enough, we have done all season. We were in our best form early on in the season and just before Christmas. Eden Hazard fires past United keeper David De Gea to put Chelsea ahead just before the break . 'We are still getting results and that's the mark of champions.' Next up are Arsenal followed by strugglers Leicester. 'We'd rather get it done as soon as possible,' he added. 'It would be nice get it done soon, next two wins will be very nice.'

Summary: Chelsea defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge . The win moves the Blues 10 points clear at the top of the table . Chelsea require two wins from their last six matches to claim the title .


A gay porn star allegedly blackmailed a wealthy California man out of $500,000 by threatening to reveal details of his personal life. Teofil Brank, better known by his stage name Jarec Wentworth, was arrested on March 4 by the FBI in Los Angeles. Investigators said he tried to exact the ownership of a condo and $1 million in cash from the victim, who has only been identified as D.B. Teofil Brank, better known by his stage name Jarec Wentworth, was arrested on March 4 by the FBI in Los Angeles on blackmail charges . Investigators said Brank tried to exact the ownership of a condo and $1 million in cash from the victim . In a March 20 indictment, Brank was charged with felony extortion by threatening to injure someone's reputation. He faces up to two years in prison. In text messages to the victim, Brank threatened to post photos and other details of the man's trysts through his Twitter account, according to the affidavit. Prosecutors said the accused published a damaging comment online about the unidentified man, then removed it, the LA Times reported. The porn star wrote in text messages to the victim in February: 'I'm just going to bite hard. I want a new car,motorcycle and both hands full of cash.' 'I do have a twitter and your photos. Lies can be made or maybe it's the truth.' He went on: 'Check my twitter, the conversation will grown [sic] and questions will be asked. You lied to me and treated me like s***. I asked again and you put it behind you. Now it's biting your a**' D.B's attorneys contacted the FBI and Brank was arrested in a sting operation after the two men met up in a coffee shop where the porn star had made demands to be given cash and the title for an Audi R8 worth $180,000. Brank was found in possession of a revolver on his arrest. Brank was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for a bail review hearing. He was previously denied bail as the judge deemed him a flight risk. Brank's attorneys appealed the decision. The porn star's public defenders also asked that the name of his victim be revealed arguing that D.B allegedly paid Brank for sex. A trial has been scheduled for May 12. Teofil Brank (pictured right) is better known by his porn stage name Jarec Wentworth. He faces up to two years in jail over the blackmail charges .

Summary: Teofil Brank, better known by his stage name Jarec Wentworth, was arrested on March 4 by the FBI in Los Angeles . Investigators said he tried to exact the ownership of a condo and $1 million in cash from the victim . Brank 'threatened to post photos and other details of the man's trysts through his Twitter account'


A man was horrified after finding a five inch piece of TIMBER in his frozen curry. John Foran’s wife Nita was preparing a chicken tikka biryani stir-fry on Tuesday April 7 when he found the splinter-covered shard. The £2 ready meal was bought from an Iceland Foods store in Spytty Retail Park near the couple’s home in Newport, South Wales, within the last two weeks. John Foran was horrified to find a five inch piece of timber in his Iceland chicken tikka biryani curry . John, 59, said: 'When it fell out of the bag I couldn’t believe it. 'As Nita was putting it in the stir fry dish, she thought it was just a big bit of veg. 'It was a piece of wood with splinters coming off it. 'I just don’t understand how it got inside.' Iceland said they are carrying out a thorough investigation into how the timber shard came to be in the curry . Shocked John immediately contacted Iceland who are currently investigating the matter. He said: “It may only have been £2 but that’s beside the point. 'Things like this should not be in your food. 'I contacted Iceland and all they said was take it back to the shop and that they’ll be in touch. 'But I want people to know what could be hiding in their meal.” An Iceland spokeswoman said: ’Please be assured that we take all complaints extremely seriously. We can confirm that Mr Foran has now been in touch with our customer care department regarding the foreign body found in his ready meal. 'Mr Foran is returning the item to the store and the foreign body will be collected by our supplier in order for them to carry out a thorough investigation. As soon as we have the results of this investigation we will get back in touch with Mr Foran.’

Summary: Man left horrified after discovering TIMBER in frozen Iceland curry . Wife discovered splinter-covered shard whilst preparing the biryani . Iceland are now conducting an investigation into how it happened .


For 120 years it has been a great British institution, bringing world-class performances of classical music to the public. But now the BBC has been accused of dumbing down the Proms – by holding an Ibiza-style dance party. This year's Proms will include a late-night concert hosted by DJ Pete Tong, who will pay 'homage to Ibiza and its infectious, energetic brand of club music'. Veteran dance DJ Pete Tong (left) will bring club classics to the Royal Albert Hall for this year's Proms. Pictured right is cartoonist Pugh's take on the 'dumbing down' of the Proms . It will take place on July 29, coinciding with the 20th anniversary of Radio 1's broadcasts from Ibiza, and will reinterpret 'club classics' such as Music Sounds Better With You by Stardust and Rhythm Is Rhythm's Strings Of Life. Proms director Edward Blakeman said it was a 'natural' move, adding: 'These 20 years of dance have been a huge phenomenon on Radio 1 so why not celebrate it in a Proms way with a big orchestra? We do now live in a world, thank God, where you can like all kinds of music.' Live music at the so-called Pete Tong Prom will be played by the Jules Buckley Heritage Orchestra, which has worked with pop stars such as Arctic Monkeys, Professor Green and Basement Jaxx. When conductor Sir Henry Wood started the Proms in 1895, he wanted to inspire the public to enjoy top-class classical music. He had accepted a challenge from Robert Newman, manager of the new Queen’s Hall, to ‘run nightly concerts to train the public’. The plan was to gradually raise the standard of music until they ‘created a public for classical and modern music’. Sir Henry more than lived up to that challenge. He conducted the first promenade concert, as it was known, offering tickets for as little as a shilling. Audiences could smoke, drink and eat, keeping the atmosphere informal. He established a tradition of playing Wagner on Mondays and Beethoven on Fridays, later adding Debussy, Strauss, Rachmaninov and Ravel. The Proms moved to the Albert Hall in 1941 after the Queen’s Hall was bombed. By the time of Sir Henry’s death in 1944, they were firmly established as the highlight of the classical music calendar. The BBC was accused of 'undermining' the Proms by Conservative Bill Cash, who said: 'The Proms are one of the great British institutions. Like so many institutions, it is under attack by people who think that being novel is necessarily good. The world loves the Proms as they are. It is extremely damaging to undermine the ethos of the Proms by bringing in fake originality. 'The Proms already have a good, convivial finish, and that is part of the tradition, but to undermine the framework and ethos of the Proms is unacceptable.' The Pete Tong Prom is not the only surprising addition to this year's line-up at the Royal Albert Hall, which runs from July 17 to September 12. There will be a 'grime symphony' featuring rapper Wretch 32, and the Last Night

Summary: DJ Pete Tong will present a late night Prom at Albert Hall this summer . Bizarre choice may prove controversial with more traditional listeners . Former Radio 1 presenter's evening will celebrate club music in Ibiza .


A former Wisconsin sheriff's deputy with Lou Gehrig's disease has been found not legally responsible in the killing of his wife and sister-in-law. Forty-year-old Andrew Steele had pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease to two counts of first-degree intentional homicide in the August 22 shooting deaths of his 39-year-old wife, Ashlee Steele, and her sister, 38-year-old Kacee Tollefsbol of Lake Elmo, Minnesota. Defense attorneys argued that the disease damaged Steele's brain, making him not criminally responsible for the deaths. Scroll down for video . Former Wisconsin sheriff's deputy Andrew Steele, pictured in court earlier this month, has been found not legally responsible in the killing of his wife and sister-in-law on Thursday . This undated photo provided by Rachelle Putnam shows Ashlee Steele, left, and her sister, Kacee Tollefsbol, both were found dead of gunshot wounds at Steele's home in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, last August . A jury deliberated for about 10 hours until all but two of the 12 agreed the verdict early on Thursday. During Steele’s trial earlier this month forensic psychiatrist Dr. Doug Tucker had testified that a rambling note Steele wrote about suicide and sexual relations with his wife and sister-in-law was delusional and showed Steele's brain was deteriorating because of ALS. Tucker said that was the reason Steele killed the two and that he was 'unable to conform his conduct to the law.' The defendant had claimed he blacked out during the killings. Steele had been diagnosed with the progressive neurodegenerative disease last June. Lou Gehrig's disease, also called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, attacks motor neurons, cells that control muscles. Prosecutors believed Steele planned the killings. The State had asked all witnesses if Steele had memory issues before that day in August, and they all said no. Defense attorneys argued that Lou Gehrig's disease had damaged Steele's brain, making him not criminally responsible for the deaths . Family: The couple, pictured, had two children, and had been together for 26 years . In a mostly incoherent, stream-of-consciousness letter written by Steele the day before the murders, the former deputy claimed he had had a sexual relationship with his sister-in-law and enjoyed 'numerous threesomes' with Kacee and his wife, reported the station WIBA. The typo-riddled note also stated that when Kacee and Ashlee learned of his ALS diagnosis, they proposed a suicide pact. According to Steele, the women wanted to jump off a cruise ship together, poison themselves with carbon monoxide inside a car, or shoot themselves with his service weapon. 'See you all on the other side,' the note concluded. The missive was last edited on Steele’s phone just after 6am on August 22. About seven hours later, a mortally wounded Kacee Tollefsbol called 911 saying she and her sisters had been shot. Dr Tucker testified that there was no evidence to support Steele's claims that he had been in a three-way relationship with his wife and sister-in-law. Friends of Kacee Tollefsbol also said in court that her and Steele's relationship did not go beyond that of a brother and sister, reported Wisconsin State Journal.

Summary: Former Wisconsin sheriff's deputy Andrew Steele, 40, has been found not legally responsible in the killing of his wife and sister-in-law . He shot dead wife Ashlee Steele, 39, and her sister Kacee Tollefsbol, 38, on August 22 . His defense team had argued that Lou Gehrig's disease had damaged his brain, making him not criminally responsible for the deaths . Prosecutors believed Steele had planned the killings abnd a third sister said he had displayed inappropriate feelings towards Tollefsbol .


A mother who one day woke up believing she was a teenager after losing 17 years of memory overnight is set to detail her remarkable experience in a new book. In 2008, Naomi Jacobs - then aged 32 - woke up terrified of her son, in totally unrecognisable surroundings and thought she was 15 years old. Overnight, she had been struck with Transient Global Amnesia, a form of memory loss brought on by stress that had wiped the 'episodic' part of her memory. Naomi Jacobs was 32 when she woke up one morning having lost her memory of the past 17 years of her life . The last thing she could remember was falling asleep in her bunk bed as a schoolgirl, dreaming about a boy she had a crush on. She thought it was 1992, John Major was prime minister and she was about to sit her GCSEs. Mobile phones were still the size of a house brick, the internet a mystery - and her 10-year-old son was a stranger. But Miss Jacobs told the BBC it was when her son bounded up to her yelling 'mum' that she succumbed to 'total shock'. She said: 'Everything from fear to joy from seeing this child that I didn't have any memory of giving birth to, but knew undoubtedly that he was mine because he looked so much like me, to terror of having the responsibility of this small child. 'I was convinced that I was going to fall asleep again that night and wake up in 1992. It wasn't real to me what was happening.' Miss Jacobs pictured as a 15-year-old - the age she believed she was when she woke up one morning when struck by amnesia in her early 30s . Miss Jacobs had Transient Global Amnesia, a form of memory loss brought on by stress. It affects five in 100,000 people in Britain, rising to 23 in 100,000 in the over 50s. Before her attack, Miss Jacobs, of Manchester, was worrying about a homeopathy business she ran. She was studying for a psychology degree and had her final exams approaching, and had recently split up with the father of her child. The condition caused the 'episodic' part of her memory to shut down, meaning she had lost all her emotional memories. But her semantic memory was still intact, meaning she could remember things she had repeated over time such as how to drive and phone numbers she had regularly dialled. Miss Jacobs has previously described lying awake at night and crying as she desperately tried to make sense of her life and longed to be back at school. She is now set to detail how she began to understand who she was in a new book, titled Forgotten Girl. The book reveals how she went about piecing her life back together using her personal diaries and those close to her. There is no specific treatment for Transient Global Amnesia other than support and reassurance from family and loved ones. Fortunately, Miss Jacobs had this support, and after eight weeks

Summary: Naomi Jacobs woke up one morning believing she was 15 years old . She was in fact a 32-year-old mother of one running her own business . Miss Jacobs had been struck by what is called Transient Global Amnesia . The condition had wiped away the past 17 years of her memory overnight . She admits succumbing to 'total shock' when her son called her 'mum'


An informant who spent the last 27 years working for the DEA as an undercover operative in exchange for the promise of US citizenship says he'll be deported now that he has retired. Carlos Toro, 66, worked as a mid-level member of the Medellin Cartel in the 1980s when a confrontation with his boss caused him to flee from Colombia fearing for his life. Toro came to the United States and eventually began working for the DEA as an informant after providing information about a number of his former bosses and associates. Scroll down for video . Carlos Toro, seen in 1982, is facing deportation from the United States after working for the DEA for 27 years . Toro, 66, was one of the DEA's strongest assets and helped carry out undercover stings around the world . Carlos Lehder Rivas of Colombia was taken down thanks in part to former Medellin Cartel member Toro . The ex-cartel member became one of the DEA's most important assets and helped the agency carry out undercover stings around the world, CBS News reported. He wasn't paid for work, but was told he would be rewarded with US citizenship. That has not happened and Toro is now technically living in the US illegally after declining health forced him to retire, according to the Florida Center for Investigative Reporting. The DEA refused to help Toro with his citizenship after he went public with his plight. He said: 'If I am sent back to Colombia, I would be dead within the first four hours.' 'I am scared to death. I don't sleep anymore. 'I'm only thinking about what happens if they come for me. 'The United States government has sentenced me to death.' Information provided by Toro aided in the prosecution of ex-Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega (seen 1990) His fears sound reasonable considering his work aided in the prosecution of cocaine overlord Carlos Lehder and former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. DEA agent Mike McManus, who was Toro's handler for two years, gained notoriety after working with the uniquely-suited operative. McManus who arrested George Jung - the drug dealer portrayed by Johnny Depp in 2001's Blow - gave Toro $5,000 for an operation after the DEA declined to help, the Huffington Post reported. He said: 'It is government bureaucracy at its worst. 'He deserves to live life ever after in the United States. He's done his debt, he's paid his dues, he's done his service.' One of Toro's former colleagues recently gave him $5,000 for an operation after the DEA declined to help . Toro remains in limbo while trying to get a green card or a passport, and he can't collect social security benefits until he secures one of those documents. His final temporary visa expired on January 1 and Toro is prepared to go into hiding if he must. He said: 'I messed up, in a big way, many years ago. 'But I atoned. 'Many times over, I atoned. 'All I want now is what they promised me.'

Summary: Carlos Toro was promised he could stay in the US but is facing deportation . Being sent back to native country of Colombia would be 'death sentence' Toro informed on cocaine overlord Carlos Lehder of the Medellin Cartel . Also provided information on former dictator of Panama Manuel Noriega . He is hoping for visa or green card but can't yet collect social security .


An aviation expert has questioned whether the doomed Germanwings passenger plane may had its electronics 'hacked' before it crashed killing all 150 on board. The theory has surfaced in a letter to the respected Financial Times newspaper from aviation boss Matt Andersson, president of Chicago-based Indigo Aerospace. The French Alps tragedy which occurred on the flight between Barcelona to Dusseldorf has been widely blamed on co-pilot Andreas Lubitz, 28. He is believed to have barricaded himself in the cockpit of the GermanWings A320 Airbus before flying the packed plane into the mountainside as the captain fought desperately to get inside. Scroll down for video . Disaster: An aviation expert says an external factor like 'electronic hacking' could have been to blame for the Germanwings plane crash that claimed 150 lives . Tragedy: The crash in the Alps has been blamed on the co-pilot Andreas Lubitz who investigators say locked himself in the cockpit and deliberately crashed the jet . Investigation: But Matt Andersson - president of Chicago-based Indigo Aerospace - says any number of causes could have caused the crash . Doomed: Recordings from the cockpit suggested that co-pilot Andreas Lubitz (left) locked himself in the cockpit while the Captain Patrick Sondenheimer desperately tried to break in . Investigators point to a history of mental illness and doctors notes which were hidden from his employer. Mr Andersson says the French accident investigators are clear that the stricken plane 'accelerated in its descent'. But he writes in the FT: 'That may be, but it could be from any number of causes, including external electronic hacking into the aircraft's control and navigation systems through malware or electromagnetic interception.' 'This is one reason military and head-of-state aircraft are generally installed with specific shielding and additional active protective measures,' and he stresses: 'Civilian aircraft are not.' Mr Andersson says the public should reserve final judgment until the investigators have completed their enquiries and come to a firm conclusion. He added: 'The public should patiently wait for a through, multi-party professional air safety investigation, while maintaining an independence of judgment over preliminary official hypotheses.' Setting out his doubts about jumping to conclusions based on preliminary findings, Mr Andersson said: 'Both the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and the flight data recorder (FDR) of the Germanwings flight 9525 have yet to be subject to international standards. 'Until they are, many broad assertions currently presented to the public may turn out to be erroneous, misleading or in some cases lead to improper or counterproductive regulatory and other reactions –including misplaced liability, financial and insurance claims.' Damaged: Despite revelations from the plane's flight data recorders (pictured), Mr Andersson says the public should reserve final judgment until the investigators have completed their enquiries . Aftermath: He claims passenger planes do not have the same level of protection as military jets and someone could have hacked into its 'control and navigation systems through malware or electromagnetic interception' Since the crash, European air safety chiefs have recommended that two people must remain at all times on the flight deck, requiring a member of cabin

Summary: 'Electronic hacking' could have caused the air disaster, aviation boss says . Germanwings tragedy has been widely blamed on co-pilot Andreas Lubitz . But Matt Andersson says investigators have yet to come to a final conclusion . Says passenger planes do not have same level of protection as military jets .


Mark McCall believes neutral territory offers Saracens hope of toppling mighty Clermont to reach a second successive European final. Marcelo Bosch landed a long-range penalty in the final act of Sunday's showdown with Racing Metro to clinch a 12-11 victory that has set up a last-four trip to St Etienne's Stade Geoffroy-Guichard on April 18. Awaiting in the Champions Cup semi-finals are Clermont, who are bristling with confidence after their remarkable 37-5 rout of runaway Aviva Premiership leaders Northampton. Marcelo Bosch launches a long range penalty towards the posts with the final act of Saracens' quarter-final . The Argentinian centre is then mobbed by his team-mates after landing the match-winning kick . However, McCall believes that facing Clermont outside of their Stade Marcel-Michelin stronghold, where they have not lost in Europe since 2008, is a different proposition. 'Given Clermont's home record, it's bit of a relief to be playing them on neutral territory. We're still going to France, but it's not quite the same as going to their own ground,' McCall said. Saracens' prospects against the Top 14's second-placed team are likely to be improved by the return of centre Brad Barritt from an ankle injury, while there is an outside chance fly-half Owen Farrell could recover from his knee problem in time. 'We have some pretty tough fixtures coming up - Leicester next Saturday is a massive game for us and after Clermont we have Northampton in the Premiership,' McCall said. 'We have some players coming back and will have to spread the load during this period. Brad should be back for the Champions Cup semi-final, Owen is touch and go.' Northampton's players look shell-shocked after they were demolished by Clermont Auvergne . Saracens hardly sent shockwaves across the continent after dispatching Racing in an arm wrestle decided by Bosch's nerveless penalty, but McCall insists the result is all that matters. 'Sometimes the games are the way they are and we mustn't over analyse these things,' McCall said. 'We've come away to France and played a big, strong, very good team with outstanding half-backs, but we've won. 'We shouldn't worry too much about how we won, but just that we won and reached our third consecutive semi-final in this tough competition. That says a lot about the players we have. 'When you look at Ronan O'Gara at Munster and Jonny Sexton at Leinster, they lost quarters and semis over the years before they started winning them. Mark McCall watches on as Charlie Hodgson warms up before Sunday's dramatic European win . 'We lost the quarter to Clermont four years ago and the semis to Toulon two years ago, and you saw out there that Racing didn't really know how to win the game. 'They had this big strong wind they didn't use because of the pressure they were under, and that was down to our team.' Racing's Jamie Roberts expects to end speculation over his future this week with the British and Irish Lions centre likely to sign a dual contract in Wales. 'Hopefully it will be sorted this week. I

Summary: Saracens through to Champions Cup semi-final after beating Racing Metro . Marcelo Bosch landed last-gasp penalty to seal the win on Sunday . Saracens face Clermont in semi-final in neutral St Etienne on April 18 or 19 .


Watford dramatically clinched promotion to the Premier League on Saturday on a typically manic afternoon in the Championship - and insist they're well-equipped to stay in the top flight. Slavisa Jokanovic's men beat Brighton 2-0 at the Amex Stadium in the early kick-off and were hoping that Middlesbrough lost plus Norwich failing to win. Both those results came in during a sensational final five minutes, with Fulham beating Aitor Karanka's Boro 4-3 in stoppage time after Rotherham had equalised against Norwich moments before. Watford have secured promotion back to the Premier League after their 2-0 win away at Brighton . As results from the other games come through, players celebrate wildly on the team-bus . Players can be seen screaming, shouting and singing as Middlesbrough and Norwich both dropped points . Watford will now return to the Premier League for the first time since the 2006-07 campaign . Defender Tommie Hoban has called the club's promotion an 'unbelievable achievement' Watford had won at Brighton and were travelling back home on the team coach when news filtered through on that they had won promotion three hours afterwards. Players and staff erupted on the bus when Ross McCormack scored a 94th-minute winner for Fulham at Craven Cottage. The squad uploaded numerous videos on the internet in the immediate aftermath, with Tommie Hoban labelling it an 'unbelievable achievement'. 'For Middlesbrough to lose like this - it's a magical division. There is no other league like it,' Hoban said. 'Luckily we'd just got into the training ground as Rotherham scored. It is the best day ever, it hasn't sunk in yet. 'I think we can definitely stay up - we have a stronger squad than a few of those teams in the Premier League and will add in the summer.' Watford forward Troy Deeney celebrates after scoring the opening goal against Brighton on Saturday . Twenty-goal striker Odion Ighalo added: 'It is dream to play in the Premier League. 'It was very tense because we were waiting and listening. We're in good spirits now. This is what I came to England for, to play in the Premier League. 'We can stay in the Premier League. We are very calm. It's not going to be easy but the way we are playing now... I think we can stay there.' It ends Watford's eight-year absence from the top flight after suffering relegation back in 2007. The squad were out partying in the town last night. Troy Deeney opened the scoring at Brighton before a stoppage-time Matej Vydra goal sealed the points. Middlesbrough's capitulation at Craven Cottage also means Bournemouth will effectively earn promotion should they beat Bolton tomorrow by virtue of superior goal difference. The Watford players celebrate at full-time as they secure a return to English football's top-flight .

Summary: Watford have sealed an automatic return to the Premier League following their 2-0 win at Brighton and Middlesbrough's 4-3 loss at Fulham . Players celebrated wildly on the team-bus as the news came in . Defender Tommie Hoban is confident that the team has what it takes to stay up next season and insists they already have a strong squad to build on .