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Adam Federici will put his Wembley blunder behind him when Reading take on Birmingham in the Sky Bet Championship, according to manager Steve Clarke. The Australian goalkeeper let a tame Alexis Sanchez shot slip through his grasp in the sixth minute of extra-time as the Royals were narrowly beaten 2-1 by Arsenal in Sat...	Adam Federici allowed Alexis Sanchez's shot to squirm through his legs. His error meant Arsenal advanced to the FA Cup final after extra-time. Reading boss Steve Clarke has backed his goalkeeper to get back on track. The Royals face Birmingham in the Championship on Wednesday night.
West Ham are confident that the deal to move into the Olympic Stadium does not contravene domestic or European legislation and 'categorically' stated that it does not constitute state aid. The Premier League club are set to move into the London 2012 showpiece venue for the start of 2016-17 season, but the journey there...	Fresh questions have been raised over West Ham's Olympic Stadium move. It is suggested the upcoming move may contravene European state aid law. Club confident deal doesn't contravene domestic or European legislation. West Ham chiefs 'categorically' state that it does not constitute state aid.
If Bayern Munich manage to overturn the 3-1 Champions League quarter-final first leg scoreline handed to them by Porto last week, Xabi Alonso will have his eyes on a very special record. Should Pep Guardiola's side go all the way and claim this season's title as European champions, Alonso will become only the second pl...	Xabi Alonso won UEFA Champions League with Liverpool and Real Madrid. He scored the vital equaliser for the Reds in his first season at the club. The Spaniard was in Real Madrid's triumphant side last season. Clarence Seedorf won with Ajax, Real Madrid and twice with AC Milan. Bayern suffered 3-1 quarter-final first le...
Liverpool have been given the go-ahead to install a privacy screen around their Melwood training ground. The club has grown concerned that confidential team details have been leaked out before matches as opportune observers and photographers watch their training sessions. The club proposed a 4.5metre fine mesh screen t...	Liverpool City Council planning committee gave its approval on Tuesday. Liverpool had grown concerns over confidentiality of their team details. Opportune observers and photographers have watched sessions in past. Stan Collymore: Liverpool should have patience with Brendan Rodgers. READ: Juventus monitoring Liverpool w...
David Moyes has revealed that Chelsea were close to signing Wayne Rooney during his ill-fated tenure as Manchester United manager. Moyes, who gave Rooney his professional debut as a 16-year-old at Everton, succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson in the summer of 2013 - with the England striker being heavily linked with a move to S...	David Moyes gave Wayne Rooney his professional debut at Everton. Moyes was appointed Manchester United's new manager in 2013. Rooney was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea at the same time.
It is a cold, spring night in the heart of Liverpool at a football ground bordering Huyton, where Steven Gerrard grew up, so Paul Scholes is in unfamiliar territory. But he is reluctant to leave. Most of the rest of his party have gone but he lingers as the final minutes are played out, with the score 0-0. It has been ...	Class of '92 owners of Salford City discuss their non-league club. Paul Scholes, Phil Neville and Gary Neville co-own alongside former Manchester United team-mates Nicky Butt and Ryan Giggs. Salford currently top the Evo-Stik League First Division North.
Manny Pacquiao has promoted a range of t-shirts commemorating his impending bout with Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. He uploaded a picture to Instagram of one the shirts, named 'fight gear' on the website selling the merchandise, which is black and has 'The Fight of the Century, Mayweather vs Pacquiao' with a ...	Manny Pacquiao fights Floyd Mayweather in Las Vegas on May 2. Pacquiao shared a picture of a range of t-shirts marking the fight. The Filipino boxer is looking to inflict Mayweather's first defeat upon him.
Laura Robson took the opportunity to cool down in the Florida heat on Thursday while she dipped in an ice bath as the British tennis nears a return to action after more than a year off the court. The 21-year-old has not played since the 2014 Australian Open more than 15 months ago after requiring surgery on an injured ...	Laura Robson has been out injured since the Australian Open in 2014. Robson is targeting a return to action at the French Open in May. The 21-year-old had surgery on injured wrist and is nearing full recovery. Robson, training in Florida, was pictured sitting in an ice bath on Thursday.
Sam Allardyce believes Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Rob Green is good enough to challenge England No 1 Joe Hart for a place in the national team. Green, capped 12 times, endured a famously turbulent time as England goalkeeper, with his calamitous error in England’s 1-1 draw with USA at the 2010 World Cup a particular...	West Ham take on QPR at Loftus Road in the Premier League on Saturday. Rob Green played for Sam Allardyce at West Ham during 2011-12 season. Green has 12 England caps but made calamitous error at 2010 World Cup. The West Ham manager believes the mistake has haunted Green ever since. But thinks he is capable of challeng...
Floyd Mayweather has claimed he is a better fighter than Muhammad Ali. Mayweather, who takes on Manny Pacquiao in their $300 million mega-fight on May 2, is widely considered to be the current pound-for-pound No 1. But he believes there has never been a better boxer in the history of the sport. Floyd Mayweather trains ...	Floyd Mayweather is widely considered the best boxer in the world. But he believes he is better than heavyweight legend Muhammad Ali. Mayweather did admit that he respects both Ali and Sugar Ray Robinson. He takes on Manny Pacquiao on May 2 in their $300m mega-fight. Mayweather-Pacquiao weigh-in will be first ever with...
Manager Micky Adams has left Tranmere by mutual consent with just two games of the season to play. Rovers suffered a fourth consecutive defeat on Saturday, leaving them bottom of Sky Bet League Two and two points adrift of safety. Adams failed to show for his post-match press conference after the 3-0 loss by Oxford whi...	Micky Adams has left role at Prenton Park with just two games left to play. Tranmere fans called for Adams to leave the club after 3-0 loss by Oxford. Rovers are two points adrift of safety with just two games left to play.
Twickenham will stage a thunderous collision between two French juggernauts in 13 days’ time, although Toulon’s crusade to win an unprecedented third successive European title nearly stalled at Stade Velodrome on Sunday. On this faltering, unconvincing evidence, the holders of the last Heineken Cup face a mammoth task ...	Ian Madigan kicked five penalties for Leinster. Leigh Halfpenny replied with six three-pointers for Toulon. Toulon lock Ali Williams was yellow carded during extra-time. Bryan Habana raced away for a crucial try shortly afterwards. Leinster flanker Sean O'Brien crossed for a late consolation try.
An elderly man who was bitten by a crocodile while playing golf has defended the creature who attacked him, claiming the 1.2 metre reptile was more frightened than he was and that the spat was partially the golfer's own fault. The victim, John Lahiff has spoken out from his hospital bed at Cairns Base Hospital, swearin...	Senior golfer John Lahiff was attacked by a crocodile in Queensland. Lahiff was playing golf solo at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Course on Monday. He says he didn't feel a thing during the attack and was even able to drive himself in a golf buggy to the clubhouse to seek help. Golf owner Clive Palmer sent his well wishes ...
The executions of Bali Nine duo Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran is 'only a matter of time', Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed. Chan and Sukumaran are set to face the firing squad alongside eight other drug felons as soon as all appeals have concluded. The pair lost their most recent appeal for clemency ho...	Indonesian President Widodo warned it won't be long until convicted drug smugglers Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran face the firing squad. The two Australians will be put to death along eight other drug felons. Three of them are currently awaiting the results of their appeals. President Widodo said he will not get invo...
Faced with deplorable conditions at a ‘horrendous’ hotel in Cyprus, two lads from Cambridge tried to make the most of it by creating a hilarious video diary for their friends back home. The three-and-a-half minute video, titled ‘Never letting him book a hotel again’, offers a glimpse into every traveller’s nightmare – ...	Patrick Miller and his friend thought they were staying at a nicer hotel. They arrived to find stagnant, green water in the swimming pool. Hot tub is filled with dead insects and other floating debris. Amenities were antiquated or broken and paint was peeling off the walls. The grounds have uncut grass, dead flowers an...
Suddenly, after close to 14 years of international football and just 33 caps, Michael Carrick is the answer for England. He was very impressive against Italy in a friendly, true; and he has been an important influence on Manchester United’s revival. Yet it would be unfortunate in the extreme if four consecutive England...	Michael Carrick impressed during England's draw with Italy last week. But the midfielder has been ordinary in his nine competitive starts. England won four of those - Ecuador, San Marino, Poland and Lithuania. England bosses consistently preferred Steven Gerrard or Frank Lampard.
Arsenal players are choosing to employ relatives as their agents after FIFA washed their hands of attempts to regulate middle-men. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s father Mark, the former England international, is acting as his representative since Alex split from Impact Sports Management, although Raheem Sterling’s adviser A...	Arsenal players are choosing to employ their relatives as agents. FIFA have washed their hands of attempts to regulate middle-men. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Calum Chambers, Jack Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs and Danny Welbeck are among those to use the policy. Liverpool club secretary Stuart Hayton is leaving Anfield after tw...
Celtic have written to the Scottish Football Association in order to gain an 'understanding' of the refereeing decisions during their Scottish Cup semi-final defeat by Inverness on Sunday. The Hoops were left outraged by referee Steven McLean's failure to award a penalty or red card for a clear handball in the box by J...	Celtic were defeated 3-2 after extra-time in the Scottish Cup semi-final. Leigh Griffiths had a goal-bound shot blocked by a clear handball. However, no action was taken against offender Josh Meekings. The Hoops have written the SFA for an 'understanding' of the decision.
It was on New Year's Day last year that Juan Mata finally cracked after being substituted by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho at Southampton. He had done his utmost not to react and, placid by nature, there was no kicking water bottles, but he was visibly distraught despite the consolatory efforts of Michael Essien behind...	Despite his status as a firm fan-favourite during his first two seasons at Chelsea, Juan Mata could not do enough to impress Jose Mourinho. Mata was sold to Manchester United in January 2014 for a £37m fee. It took some time for the midfielder to settle at Old Trafford but now he has. United travel away to Chelsea in t...
Nico Rosberg has published a video explaining his row with Lewis Hamilton after the Chinese Grand Prix. Rosberg complained during a heated press conference that his Mercedes team-mate Hamilton, the race winner who was sitting next to him as he spoke, had acted ‘selfishly’ in slowing down to such an extent that he (Rosb...	Lewis Hamilton won the Chinese Grand Prix with Nico Rosberg second. After the race Rosberg accused Hamilton of being selfish by slowing down. He said Hamilton's speed allowed Sebastian Vettel to close the gap in third. Rosberg explained he did not try to attack Hamilton for fear of tyre wear. CLICK HERE for all the lat...
He played in 64 Tests as a leg-spinning all-rounder and captained Australia to world dominance in the 1950s but to millions of fans Richie Benaud, who died last night aged 84, was the voice of cricket. The great commentator, who had been receiving treatment for skin cancer since November, began broadcasting for the BBC...	Benaud died in his sleep in Sydney after a short battle with skin cancer. He made his debut for Australia aged just 18 and played in 63 Tests. Was the first cricketer to take 200 wickets and make 2,000 runs in Tests. Under his daring captaincy, Australia dominated cricket in the late 1950s. Began commentating before he...
England World Cup hopeful Elliot Daly has been named the Aviva Premiership’s player of the month for March. The uncapped Wasps centre, 22, scored two tries in March as the Coventry-based club maintained on course for a Champions Cup spot next season. Equally comfortable at full back, Daly's form at centre has him pushi...	Elliot Daly was in fine form at outside centre for Wasps in March. Daly, 22, has not yet been capped by England. Wasps head coach Dai Young says England must pick him for World Cup.
A 12-year-old schoolboy needed to be rescued after falling down an eight-foot drain which had been left uncovered. Firefighters worked with police and ambulance staff to free the boy, a pupil at Stanground Academy, whose leg was trapped for more than half an hour down the hole. It is believed the rubber drain cover had...	Boy fell down hole in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and trapped his leg. Rescue crews worked to free the boy, who remained stuck for half an hour. Loose plastic drain cover thought to have been kicked out of position. Do you know the boy? Email khaleda.rahman@mailonline.co.uk.
Lucky fans in the French city of Saint-Etienne were given a treat on Monday night as Brazilian Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane took part in the 12th annual Match Against Poverty. Footballing legends Ronaldo and Zidane were joined by a host of former greats including Clarence Seedorf, Fabian Barthez, Jay-Jay Okocha and Gian...	A host of footballing legends graced the field to raise money for charity. Bazilian Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane were among the stars taking part. Clarence Seedorf, Fabian Barthez and Gianluca Zambrotta also played. As did Jay-Jay Okocha, David Trezeguet and Vladimir Smicer.
She has already taken the modelling world by storm, being snapped up to front campaigns for The Upside, Myer, Berlei and ASOS, to name a few. And now like Megan Gale, Jennifer Hawkins and Elle Macpherson before her, plus-size queen Laura Wells has turned her hand to designing. The brunette bombshell has launched a new ...	Australian plus size model Laura Wells releases eco-friendly swimwear. The swim range goes up to size 24 and is 100 per cent recyclable material. The prints Australian ocean inspired designs and coral reef colours. The swimwear is a collaboration with US brand Swim Sexy.
Ronnie O’Sullivan took off his shoes mid-match at the Crucible on Tuesday — but still socked it to debutant Craig Steadman. The Rocket raced into a 7-2 lead in his first match at this year’s Betfred World Championship in Sheffield. But five-time champion O’Sullivan, 39, could now face a fine after breaching snooker’s s...	Ronnie O'Sullivan had to borrow pair of shoes from audience member. The 39-year-old played one frame in socks due to ankle discomfort. O'Sullivan was breaking snooker etiquette in failing to wear smart shoes. READ: Ding Junhui misses out on maximum break (and £30,000)
Chelsea were forced to substitute Oscar during the derby against Arsenal after their creative midfielder suffered 'possible concussion' in the first half. The Brazilian collided with an onrushing David Ospina in the 16th minute at the Emirates Stadium and was sent to hospital at half time for checks. It looked as if th...	Chelsea weren't awarded a penalty for David Ospina's clash with Oscar. Arsenal goalkeeper clattered Oscar inside the box. Brazilian was taken off at half-time, with Didier Drogba replacing him.
This gruesome video shows how a man popped a huge cyst in his arm with a needle, screwdriver and a pair of pliers. The man, known only as Jason, from Vancouver, uploaded the clip to YouTube after his wife filmed the stomach-churning moment. It begins with him explaining exactly how he will pop the grape-sized growth on...	The man, known only as Jason, is filmed popping the ganglion on his wrist. Involves hammering a needle into his arm with the handle of a screwdriver. A sticky ball of see-through jelly emerges from the cyst afterwards. Doctors do not advise popping ganglions as more fluid returns in future.
David Beckham is used to having his children in the crowd at sporting events but he was relegated to the role of spectator as son Romeo, 12, ran the London mini-marathon. Beckham, wife Victoria and their two other sons Brooklyn and Cruz were there to cheer on Romeo as he completed the race, raising £6,000 for charity. ...	David Beckham was a spectator as Romeo competed in mini-marathon. Beckham was joined by wife Victoria and sons Brooklyn and Cruz. Family congratulated Romeo, 12, at the finish line of three-mile course.
With the new Avengers: Age of Ultron movie released this week, James Haskell showed off his inner Iron Man in a serious-looking Instagram post. The highly-anticipated movie premiered at Westfield London shopping centre on Tuesday evening with fans queuing up to see the A-list cast which includes Robert Downey Jr., Chr...	James Haskell dresses in Iron Man costume and posts it on Instagram. The Avengers: Age of Ultron move hit the screens in England this week. Haskell returned to London Wasps for the 2012 season and is captain.
Javier Hernandez made it six goals in eight starts as Real Madrid kept up their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of La Liga with a 4-2 win over Celta Vigo. Chicharito is currently scoring a goal every 83 minutes with a scoring ratio that is only two minutes short of Leo Messi who nets once every 81 minutes. The Manchest...	Javier Hernandez scored twice to keep Real Madrid in touching distance of La Liga leaders Barcelona. Chicharito is scoring a goal every 83 minutes with a scoring ratio that is only two minutes short of Lionel Messi. Real went a goal down in the opening minutes following a surprise goal from Celta Vigo's Nolito. Toni Kr...
Barcelona are fighting for a league and cup double this season but midfield playmaker Ivan Rakitic enjoyed some time away from the heat of battle with his family to celebrate St George's day. Rakitic shared a picture with his 425,000 Instagram followers of him with his wife and daughter with the caption 'Happy St Georg...	Ivan Rakitic celebrated St George's Day with his wife and daughter. The Barcelona midfielder played the whole game in Tuesday's PSG win. Barcelona lead La Liga by two points and are in Champions League semis. CLICK HERE for Sportsmail's lowdown on the Champions League final four. Who will win the Champions League? Our ...
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 Norw...	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...
An £8million Lotto winner turned up for his normal 4am food factory shift just one day after becoming Scotland's newest lottery winner - to hand in his notice. Philip Dunning 44, from Bo'ness, West Lothian, made the decision to give notice as shift manager at a food plant in the town within hours. After hitting the jac...	Philip Dunning, 44, from Bo'ness, West Lothian won the £8million jackpot. He turned up at 4am for his usual shift at a food factory to give boss notice. Dunning checked his ticket throughout the day to make sure it was there. Partner Gina, 45, who also worked at the factory handed in her notice too.
The suspected killer of a teenage CBBC star confessed to his girlfriend before fleeing to Nigeria on his brother's passport, a court has heard. Jeffrey Okafor, 24, of East Dulwich, south east London, is accused of stabbing Carl Beatson-Asiedu to death outside a nightclub in the summer of 2009. The 19-year-old victim, k...	Carl Beatson-Asiedu, 19, was stabbed to death outside a nightclub in 2009. Suspected killer Jeffrey Okafor, 24, had confessed to his girlfriend. He then then went on the run to Nigeria for five years until last November.
Real Madrid failed to activate their first option on Javier Hernandez as the deadline passed on Thursday night. The midnight deadline went by without Madrid making a formal offer to buy the Manchester United striker outright and they must now take their chances with other suitors if they wish to sign him. Hernandez, 26...	Real Madrid had exclusivity on signing Javier Hernandez until Friday. Other clubs can swoop for striker after deadline passed. Manchester United to field offers of £10million for 26-year-old Hernandez. READ: Real Madrid to tempt PSG with a £30m offer for Marco Verratti.
A 'superhero' scientist has ventured into one of the most radioactive places in the world - scaling missile defence system towers, getting bitten by 'radioactive' ants and eating contaminated apples that have grown on trees close to Chernobyl's epicentre. Anonymous scientist Bionerd has attracted thousands of subscribe...	Anonymous vlogger Bionerd has become cult figure in the science world for her thrilling videos shot in Chernobyl. During visits to measure radiation she's been bitten by 'radioactive' ants and eaten contaminated apples from trees. Says she's more likely to get cancer from swimming in the sea - but officials say it's so...
The future of Andy Murray’s coaching arrangement with Amelie Mauresmo looks shrouded in doubt after he confirmed that they will take a prolonged break from each other after Wimbledon. Mauresmo, who is expecting a baby in August, will be replaced by Swede Jonas Bjorkman in the lead-up to the US Open and quite possibly a...	Jonas Bjorkman joined Andy Murray's camp on an initial trial. Amelie Mauresmo is due to give birth to her first child in August. Bjorkman will work with Murray right through to the US Open. Murray is in Munich to compete in this week's BMW Open on clay.
A rookie playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field for the first time won't remember his home ballpark debut because of the single he hit or the run he scored. Addison Russell, 21, may recall his first game at Wrigley Field with a sense of horror because he let his bat slip through his fingers in the seventh while...	Addison Russell, 21, was playing in his first home game for Chicago Cubs. He was batting in the seventh inning when he swung at pitch and lost bat. Bat struck a fan sitting several rows behind the Cubs' on-deck circle. Fan suffered 'wounds' but was conscious and taken to a nearby hospital. Russell saw fan get hit and s...
There were no apologies from Floyd Mayweather for claiming to be greater than Muhammad Ali. There was reverence for God, even though Manny Pacquiao believes the Almighty is in his corner. There was an emotional remembrance of the frail old gentleman back in his tough birth-place of Grand Rapids, Michigan who was his su...	Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao meet on May 2 in Las Vegas. Mayweather was soft-spoken during a half-hour conference call. He made no apologies for claiming to be greater than Muhammad Ali. Two days earlier Pacquiao had time for just two words at his conference call before his promoter Bob Arum hung up the phone in...
In Afghanistan, many girls are forbidden from riding bicycles - they are, however, allowed to ride skateboards. So when Australian skateboarder Oliver Percovich created Skateistan, a non-profit organization that aims to connect youth in Afghanistan with education through skateboarding, it shouldn't have been a surprise...	Photographer Jessica Fulford-Dobson took pictures of the girls at the Skateistan facilities in Kabul. Australian Oliver Percovich created Skateistan, an NGO, to promote education through skateboarding; participants can also join a free back-to-school program.
An unknown illustrator who films her every move and interacts with strangers for hours at a time has become one of the internet's biggest celebrities - and she's only been online for 29 days. Amanda Oleander, 25, is one of the stars of Periscope, Twitter's new live broadcasting platform and has been 'loved' over 7.5 mi...	Strangers watch Amanda Oleander, 25, from LA, all day long. She's the star of Periscope, Twitter's new live broadcasting mobile app. It streams live video and users can chat and message in real time. She's already more popular than celebrities including Ellen DeGeneres.
Two of England’s most ambitious and well-resourced academies go head-to-head on Monday night as Manchester City play Chelsea in the first leg of the FA Youth Cup final. Both teams are packed with talented players eager to make an impression in front of the TV cameras and stake their claim for first-team involvement in ...	FA Youth Cup final first leg between Man City and Chelsea is on Monday. Chelsea are in their fifth final in six years and won in 2010, 2012 and 2014. Man City last lifted the trophy back in 2008 after beating Chelsea 4-2.
A Native American woman has accused Facebook of being discriminatory after she was prevented from continuing to use her unusual name on the social media platform. Brenna Happy Cloud of Salem, Oregon, found herself locked out of her Facebook account last week. For five days she received the same message every time she a...	Brenna Happy Cloud of Salem, Oregon, has accused Facebook of discrimination after her account was suspended. The Native American woman has been forced to use a different surname in order to regain access to her list of over 1,000 online friends. 'Other people can use their nicknames, inappropriate names, but I can't us...
His primary job is to keep opposition strikers at bay, but that hasn't stopped John Terry from showing them the art of finishing too. The Chelsea captain scored his side's second goal in their 3-1 win away at Leicester on Wednesday night - as the Blues close in on their fourth Premier League title. The 34-year-old's cl...	Chelsea won 3-1 away at Leicester in the Premier League on Wednesday. John Terry scored Chelsea's second in their win at the King Power Stadium. Goal was Terry's fourth in the Premier League this season. Ex-West Ham defender Julian Dicks scored 10 during the 1995-96 season. READ: Branislav Ivanovic has more assists tha...
Manny Pacquiao has become one of the most recognisable stars in the world of sport after a series of mega-fights and another one to follow on Saturday night against Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. The Filipino has been involved in some of the biggest bouts in the world over the past decade or so, facing...	Manny Pacquiao will take on Floyd Mayweather at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Saturday. The Filipino boxer is one of the biggest stars in the world of sport after a series of big fights. Pacquiao spent his early years boxing in Manila in the Philippines and was pictured training as a 17-year-old. Pictures taken in 1996...
An Ohio couple have filed a major lawsuit against the risque erotic e-book 'A Gronking To Remember', claiming a photo as they were celebrating their engagement was used as the online cover without their permission. The unnamed couple are subsequently suing the novella's author, who released it under the pen name Lacey ...	Ohio couple suing author Lacey Noonan as well as Apple, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Claim personal photo of them on the book's cover was appropriated without permission and without them knowing. Say the book has caused them to be ridiculed and humilaited. The fan fiction is about a woman's sexual infatuation with New En...
A former member, Miracle, told Daily Mail Australia abuse victims were often blamed for their situations. As police step up their inquiries into a secretive Christian community following abuse allegations, former members have told of a culture of victim-blaming. Gloriavale, a New Zealand settlement of around 500 where ...	Gloriavale is a Christian sect of around 500 New Zealanders. All residents wears blue uniforms and there is no birth control. Closed off from the outside world, it has come under scrutiny recently. Several former members have come forward with abuse, bullying allegations. The incidents were rare but several have occurr...
Officers who rushed to the scene of the Colorado theater shooting entered a hellish world of bloody victims, noxious smells and blaring sounds - a gloomy darkness pierced by bright flashes from a fire alarm, police testified Wednesday. 'It was dim, the movie was still playing, the alarm was going off,' Aurora police of...	Victims of the 2012 Colorado movie theater shooting testified in court on Wednesday as the trial of suspect James Holmes continued. Police officers who responded to the scene also spoke in court about the incident which resulted in the deaths of 12 moviegoers. If convicted, Holmes could face the death penalty. His defe...
The Avengers have battled to save Earth from an alien invasion, the evil Loki and now, in the latest movie, face off against the killing machine Ultron. They do this, of course, with the help of numerous superpowers - including Iron Man’s suit, super-healing abilities and Captain America’s indestructible shield. But ju...	Washington's American Chemical Society video explains the Avengers. It looks at the composition of Iron Man's suit and Captain America's shield. And it also explains science behind Black Widow's super-healing abilities. The verdict is that some - but not all - of the science is plausible.
House leaders have reached a bipartisan compromise on a bill that would end the National Security Agency's controversial collection of American phone records, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate. The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly passed the latest version of a bill known as th...	FREEDOM Act would replace PATRIOT Act when it expires on June 1. Careful negotiations have brought it to a House vote but the Senate is still uncertain. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has introduced a bill that would re-authorize the existing PATRIOT Act for 5 more years. Civil liberties activists are upset ove...
Eugenie Bouchard's run of poor form continued as the top seed was beaten 6-3, 6-1 by American Lauren Davis in the second round at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston on Wednesday. Davis, 21, had lost her only career meeting with Bouchard, but was in control this time against the world No 7. Davis won nine of the final ...	Eugenie Bouchard suffered her fourth defeat in six matches. The Canadian top seed lost to Lauren Davis at the Family Circle Cup. World No 66 Davis won 6-3, 6-1 in the second round in Charleston. Davis won nine of the final 11 games of the match to seal victory. CLICK HERE for all the latest news from Charleston.
Sam Burgess has been selected in the back row as Bath seek to bounce back from the end of their European dream by defeating Newcastle on Friday night. Burgess has spent the vast majority of his fledgling union career at inside or outside centre, but head coach Mike Ford will examine his credentials at blindside flanker...	Bath face Newcastle Falcons in the Aviva Premiership on Friday night. Sam Burgess has played predominately at centre so far for Bath. But the former rugby league superstar will line up at flanker on Friday.
Given Manny Pacquiao is on his show next week it's just as well Jimmy Kimmel didn't offend the Filipino fighter with his rendition of his inspirational ballad Lalaban Ako Para Sa Filipino. On his show Jimmy Kimmel Live the comedian sang an excerpt of the song, penned and recorded by Pacquiao to be his walk-out music fo...	US comedian Jimmy Kimmel sang Lalaban Ako in Tagalog on his show. Pacquiao thanked Kimmel for 'trying to sing my song' in a Twitter video. Jimmy Kimmel Live was the first US talk show the Filipino ever went on. Pacquiao fights Floyd Mayweather Jr in Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 2.
A British grandmother on death row in Bali for smuggling cocaine has condemned the execution of the Australian Bali Nine duo as 'senseless and brutal'. Lindsay Sandiford, 58, from Cheltenham, now fears she will be the next to face the firing squad and said she 'feels like giving up' and 'just wants to get it over with'...	Lindsay Sandiford fears she will be next to face the firing squad. Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran killed after a final KFC bucket meal. The 58-year-old has been on death row in Bali since 2012. She was convicted of attempting to smuggle £1.6million of cocaine in 2012.
A young woman on Reddit has shared a set of inspiring before and after images, which showcase how an exercise plan she began 20 months ago in an effort to lessen her depression has not only helped her mentally – but has also ensured a dramatic physical transformation. Aliesha Peterson, 22, detailed the extensive fitnes...	Aliesha Peterson, 22, from Canada, says a therapist recommended she start exercising to improve her depression. She writes on Reddit that after 'slow' progress for 20 months, she now sees an improvement in her mood and her body.
Reality TV star and singer Lil' Chris who died last month was found hanging at his home by a friend, the inquest into his death has been told. The 24-year-old pop star, whose real name was Chris Hardman, died on March 23 in his hometown of Lowestoft after a long battle with depression. Suffolk coroner Peter Dean today ...	Singer was found at home in Lowestoft on March 23 and pronounced dead. Friend AJ Sutton helped to identify the body, inquest into death was told. Pathologist who confirmed cause of death extended sympathies to family. Reality TV star had been struggling with depression and vowed to find cure. The Samaritans can be cont...
The romantics will pick Sean Dyche or Ronald Koeman, the statistics lovers will go for Jose Mourinho or, at a push, Arsene Wenger. But for me there is one standout contender for manager of the year and that's Louis van Gaal. Think about what he walked into and what he was expected to achieve in a short space of time. Y...	Manchester United 4-2 Manchester City: Click here for the match report. Louis van Gaal is in with a shout of winning manager of the year. Chelsea's Jose Mourinho and Southampton's Ronald Koeman are too. Sean Dyche could be in if he saves Burnley from relegation. ADRIAN DURHAM: Man City must think big or forever remain ...
Tottenham are tracking Dynamo Kiev forward Andriy Yarmolenko as they step up their summer transfer plans. Mauricio Pochettino has admitted his scouts are already working behind the scenes on finalising the club's targets ahead of next season. And Ukrainian forward Yarmolenko is emerging as a realistic target for the Wh...	Spurs tracking Dynamo forward Andriy Yarmolenko. Tottenham scouts have watched the Ukrainian star in recent weeks. PSG also interested in signing Yarmolenko. Kevin Mirallas also on Tottenham's radar. CLICK HERE for all the latest Tottenham Hotspur news.
Children are known to copy the actions of their parents. And one adorable little girl has mastered a brilliant impression of her pregnant mother. Captured in a 15-second clip, the youngster emulates the way her pregnant mother walks - and the result is hilarious. The 15-month-old girl arches her back and pushes out her...	Teri O'Neil, 30, filmed her daughter when she was six-months pregnant. The youngster pulls a cheeky face and struts about the room with dad. 15-month-old Olivia is delighted with her impression.
Just like humans learning to talk, puppies can sometimes take a while to learn to bark. At least, that seemed to be the case for one young Shibu Inu, who caused hilarity with a somewhat chatty display at an American Kennel Club centre. The pup was filmed squeaking and squawking after meeting a young husky dog and attem...	The Shibu Inu puppy has the impromptu chat with a husky. Begins vocalising with a yappy bark while the husky whines. American Kennel Club staff try to pacify the excited Shibu Inu. Shibu Inu runs in the air in an attempt to get closer to Husky.
Michael Bisping admitted he had expected an easier fight after beating CB Dollaway on points in Montreal. The Manchester middleweight was in action for the first time since losing to Luke Rockhold last year. And he said he was disappointed not to have enjoyed an early night. Michael Bisping (left) lands a kick to the h...	Michael Bisping beating CB Dollaway on points in Montreal during UFC 186. Manchester's Bisping was given the nod 29-28 by all three of the judges. Bisping said after the fight that Dolloway was tougher than he anticipated.
A mother-of-four whose addiction to Red Bull saw her drinking 24 cans of a day claims she has been cured of her habit by hypnosis. Sarah Weatherill, 31, became so dependent on the energy drink she was told if she cut down too quickly she could suffer a seizure as her body was so used to the caffeine. The law student sp...	Sarah Weatherill, 31, spent £5, 460 every year on the popular energy drink. Her 24-a-day habit left her lethargic, depressed and with heart palpitations. If she cut down too quickly she was told she risked suffering a seizure. Claims her addiction was cured by one 50 minute hypnosis session.
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien's £75,000 Range Rover Vogue has been stolen from the driveway of his Surrey home. Burglars targeted the property, in Cobham where Chelsea's training ground is based, and made off with the 4x4. Ghana midfielder Essien, 32, left the Blues for Italian club AC Milan in January 2014 but s...	Range Rover Vogue was stolen from Surrey property belonging to former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien. Burglars stole the £75,000 4x4 in early morning raid. A neighbour had a Mercedes and BMW stolen on same day. Ghana international Essien left Chelsea for Milan in January 2014.
When Fiorentina's season ends next month, Micah Richards won't be jetting off on his summer holidays. For the moment, summer is cancelled for the defender - at least until he knows where he'll be playing next season. His contract at Manchester City expires at the end of the season, when he becomes a free agent. The nex...	Micah Richards' Manchester City contract ends this summer. Currently on loan at Fiorentina, Richards wants a return to England. Was one of English football's golden boys as a youngster. Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood willing to snap him up on a free.
A state prosecutor in Detroit made the ill-advised suggestion that Baltimore police should respond to protests gripping the city by shooting everyone involved. Teana Walsh, who is paid by Michigan taxpayers to pursue justice, wrote an unhinged post on her Facebook urging a deadly response to violence in the troubled Ma...	Teana Walsh, assistant prosecutor in Wayne County, Michigan, wrote Facebook post. Said she watched violent rioters in Baltimore and found them 'disgusting' Suggested that shooting them was the only solution - then deleted post. Her bosses were forced to issue statement defending her.
Former Treasurer Peter Costello has fired a damaging salvo at the Abbott government just weeks out from its second budget, describing its approach to taxation as a 'morbid joke'. Ever since the government released his tax discussion paper calling for a 'lower, simpler, fairer' system there has been nothing but suggesti...	Peter Costello slammed government pledge for 'lower, simpler, fairer' taxes. The former treasurer singled out Joe Hockey's proposed new bank tax and Josh Frydenberg's push for revenue from multinationals. Mr Hockey hit back at Mr Costello, saying he wished he had the tax revenue the former treasurer had when the Coalit...
Manchester United scouts checked on Porto striker Jackson Martinez last week. The 28-year-old wants to leave Portugal this summer and his club will listen to offers of around £30million. The Colombia international came close to joining AC Milan in January but the club failed to agree a fee. Manchester United scouts che...	FC Porto star Jackson Martinez came close to joining AC Milan in January. 28-year-old scored in their Champions League 3-1 quarter-final first leg win over Bayern Munich. Martinez's goal against Bayern was his 23rd strike in 31 games this season.
The boss of supermarket Sainsbury's has been sentenced in his absence to two years in Egyptian jail over the company's disastrous venture into the Middle East 16 years ago. Chief executive Mike Coupe, 53, was convicted of embezzlement last September after former Sansbury's business partner Amr el-Nasharty accused him o...	Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe handed two year jail term by Egyptian court. Embezzlement claim was brought by former Sainsbury's business partner. Businessman Amr el-Nasharty helped to launch chain in Egypt in 1999. However venture fell apart and chain left Middle East with losses of £110m. Mr el-Nasharty claims Mr Coupe ...
Legendary Barcelona captain Carles Puyol is believed to be training with a view to ending his retirement from football for a lucrative end-of-career spell in Qatar or the United States. Puyol won six La Liga titles and enjoyed three Champions League wins at Barca and is considered to be one of the finest defenders of h...	Former Barcelona centre back Carles Puyol retired in May last year. But he could now be in line for a return with New York City or Al-Sadd. Puyol is reported to be training ahead of a comeback from retirement.
A film-mad woman got her picture perfect proposal when her fiancé proposed to her on the big screen of a cinema. Fabio Lovato, 30, created a short video that played following the cinema trailers for Fast and Furious 7 showcasing pictures from where they met in Australia. The one minute and 30 second video ended with a ...	Fabio Lavato popped the question to Laura Knight at their local Cineworld. He created a proposal video that was played at the end of the trailers. Laura said yes and was too excited to watch the rest of the film.
Counter-terrorism police have searched a community centre and a man's home as part of the investigation into the killing of a Syrian imam found shot dead on a London street. Officers searched the An Noor community centre in west London last night after a businessman appeared in court charged with murdering Abdul Hadi A...	Police search An Noor community centre in west London and Burnell Mitchell's home in Wembley. Mitchell, 61, is trustee of the community centre and director of company that owns it. Jamaican businessman Leslie Cooper, 36, appeared in court yesterday charged with murdering Arwani. A 61-year-old man has been arrested on s...
It was a simple slip of the tongue, instantly corrected minutes after his last ever ride at Sandown on Saturday. After a tearful yet joyous and ultimately unsuccessful afternoon that none of the 18,000 spectators will forget, it was also the point at which AP McCoy acknowledged that he was an ex-jockey. ‘I am going to ...	AP McCoy will struggle with his new routine now he has retired from racing. 20-time champion jockey described Saturday as the hardest day of his life. His short-term list of diversions will include watching his beloved Arsenal. Conditional jockey champion Sean Bowen tipped to follow in his footsteps.
Ahead of the 79th edition of the Masters, Sportsmail counts down the 20 greatest shots ever seen at Augusta National Golf Club. Here are Nos 20-11. Mark O'Meara celebrates his winning putt in 1998. 20 Mark O'Meara, 1998. Aged 41, Mark O'Meara's chances of a major championship appeared to have gone despite a fine career...	The 79th Masters Tournament begins on Thursday at Augusta National. Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are among the leading contenders. It has seen many shots which have gone down in golfing legend. Seve Ballesteros, Phil Mickelson and Nick Faldo all made history.
Raheem Sterling was told in no uncertain terms by Liverpool supporters that they expect him to remain at the club this summer on the day he was parading the club's new home kit at Anfield. The new gingham design, presented to supporters at Anfield on Friday, is the first offering from US sports brand New Balance, who s...	Raheem Sterling poses with kit alongside Philippe Coutinho, Jordan Henderson, Daniel Sturridge and Adam Lallana. Midfielder has been linked with a move away from Liverpool after refusing to sign new £100,000-a-week contract. New Balance struck a record-breaking £300m four-year kit deal to replace sister company Warrior...
Eight years ago, after his AC Milan team had beaten Liverpool to win the Champions League final in Athens, Kaka knelt in the centre circle, spread his arms out wide, tilted his head back and turned his eyes to the skies in a gesture of worship and supplication. The Brazilian superstar was wearing a vest on which he had...	Liverpool are taking action against fan Stephen Dodd who photographed Asif Bodi and Abubakar Bhula praying at Anfield last month. Dodd captioned the photo: 'Muslims praying at half time #DISGRACE' Kaka famously displayed a 'I belong to Jesus' vest after AC Milan's Champions League win against Liverpool in 2007. Bubba W...
JT’s NEVER BEEN BETTER. Jose Mourinho's return was the answer to John Terry’s prayers. Mourinho said Sunday's game at the Emirates was the best Terry had ever played. That was a pat on the back for his captain but also justification for Mourinho’s faith in playing him. Terry is in a real purple patch and his reading of...	Martin Keown: Danny Welbeck's pace might have unsettled Chelsea. John Terry and Gary Cahill are built to deal with players like Olivier Giroud. Keown says Chelsea captain Terry's reading of the game is better than ever. The Arsenal fans said it was boring but Chelsea are doing what they need to do to win the league. Th...
It's Hot or Not time again as Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm this week and what's been leaving him cold inside. Italians embrace the Cricket World Cup (yes, really), a Neville takes charge of England and it's not looking good for the Rickies. HOT. CRICKET WORLD CUP. A spellbinding tournament that ...	Rickie Lambert is likely to miss out when Liverpool play Arsenal. Rickie Fowler has been urged to develop a nasty streak at Augusta. Phil Jones - can Louis van Gaal find his perfect position? Roberto Mancini has a huge Italian job on his hands at Inter Milan. But he probably enjoyed coverage of the Cricket World Cup in...
Over the years I’ve been lucky enough to play with a lot of accomplished women golfers, including two former world No 1's in Lorena Ochoa and Laura Davies. But none of these encounters prepared me for playing 18 holes with Charley Hull, the best teenage golfer in Britain. Suffice to say: I knew she was good but I didn’...	British golfer Charley Hull has all the attributes to be one of the best. The 19-year-old has the same 'wow factor' as Rory McIlroy at the same age. Hull is part of an exciting group including Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn and American Lexi Thompson.
I couldn’t wait to get out of Bournemouth, even though I loved the place. It was a holiday town, a place that would send you to sleep rather than drive you forward. Maybe it was the sea air; everything always manana. Then along came Eddie Howe. His team are anything but a team to send you to sleep. They are dynamic, fu...	Bournemouth secured promotion on Monday with victory against Bolton. Eddie Howe has put Bournemouth on map after leading them to top flight. Jamie Redknapp always believed Howe was destined for success.
It's been a frustrating few weeks but at our end we are trying everything we can to make the fight that everyone in this country wants to see – Scott Quigg against Carl Frampton. You'll have seen by now that we have offered Frampton £1.5million for the fight – all he has to do is turn up, we will take all the risks. If...	Scott Quigg and I have taken all the risks - Carl Frampton must step up. We've written him a cheque for £1.5million so what is stopping them? I've also held talks with Kiko Martinez and Nonito Donaire for July 18. Kell Brook vs Frankie Gavin under strong consideration for May 30. Anthony Joshua will probably fight agai...
There will be a white-hot atmosphere at White Hart Lane on Saturday afternoon when Aston Villa come to town but Tim Sherwood has got to keep his emotions in check. This is about what happens on the pitch, not the touchline. The Villa boss is a passionate man but he can’t afford to let things get personal. He did a good...	Sherwood is a passionate man but he can’t afford to let things get personal. At new club Aston Villa, he has set the emotional bar high but it’s working. Christian Benteke has found a new lease of life at the Midlands outfit.
I see Usain Bolt on the circuit and he’s always good fun. He likes to make jokes of me! I remember in Moscow, at the last World Championships, when I was competing in the 200m when most people saw me as a 100m runner, he killed me in the warmup. ‘What are you doing?’ he asked me. ‘This is for the 200m runners – the 100...	British sprinter Adam Gemili blogs about his preparations for Rio 2016. Gemili says Usain Bolt is great at the circuit as he is often joking around. Admits Bolt gives great advice and he will try to take that into this season.
Olivier Giroud has admitted he gets ‘p*****’ with people talking about his latest hairstyle rather than his ability on the pitch for Arsenal. Giroud appeared to misinterpret a question about Arsene Wenger praising his animal instincts in Arsenal’s attack in the build-up to their 0-0 draw with Chelsea. Olivier Giroud be...	Arsenal forward Olivier Giroud has scored 18 goals this season. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger praised animal instincts of Frenchman. Arsenal remain 10 points behind leaders Chelsea in the title race. READ: Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil needs to produce in big games. Francis Coquelin: Giroud CAN lead Arsenal to the Premier...
Kevin Gameiro saved his goalkeeper's blushes with a late equaliser which put defending champions Sevilla into the last four of the Europa League. Beto had looked to have cost his side their progress, with the game heading towards extra time, before substitute Gameiro arrived to slot home with five minutes remaining. It...	Carlos Bacca puts Sevilla ahead from the spot after Vitolo was fouled. Salomon Rondon equalises following blunder from Beto. Beto gives away second goal when he turns Hulk shot over his own line. Kevin Gameiro wins the tie for Sevilla on break in closing minutes.
A canal bank beneath a busy flyover might not rank as paradise. But for this puzzled puffin – apparently suffering a navigation malfunction and pining for the Atlantic – it was welcome sanctuary. The confused bird was seen swimming in the Grand Union canal earlier this month after apparently flying into London along th...	Bird was spotted near the A4 flyover at Brentford after flying along Thames. Eagle-eyed canal boat resident saw the puffin and contacted rescue agency. Puffins most commonly found in Iceland, but this bird 'blown off course'
Russia are on the brink of making the Fed Cup final with a 2-0 lead after Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova saved a match point to beat Germany's Sabine Lisicki on Saturday. Pavlyuchenkova saved the match point in the second set before going on to beat Lisicki 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3, after Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Julia Goerges in s...	Svetlana Kuznetsova beats Julia Goerges in straight sets in Fed Cup. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova defeats Sabine Lisicki for 2-0 lead.
Controversial wellness blogger Belle Gibson is still being investigated over claims she faked her cancer battles, despite reports police had dropped the investigation. Victoria Police had explored the option of criminal charges being levelled against Ms Gibson after people began to question her cancer claims and chari...	Reports police dropped investigation into Belle Gibson's Whole Pantry. However, Victoria Police say its position has not changed. Police had been looking into charging Ms Gibson with deception. Consumer Affairs Victoria will now decide if any offences were committed. Ms Gibson expressed concern over her family's safety...
The light in these extraordinary images has travelled so far that it has taken 4,200 years to get here. But, despite the distance, scientists say the photographs reveal, like no others before them, the immense forces unleashed when a star is born. The two images were taken 18 years apart, the first with the Karl G. Jan...	Astronomers have used a telescope in New Mexico to watch a star form. Named W75N(B)-VLA2 it is 300 times brighter than the sun. Images from 1996 and 2014 show how it is beginning to take shape. It could provide unprecedented insight into how huge stars are born.
A father of four has been shot dead after he was involved in a road rage incident and the man he brawled with returned to his property with a gun, police say. Thomas Brock, 30, died when he was fatally shot at his home in Pasadena, California, after being involved in an argument with another motorist. Police have now a...	Thomas Brock, 30, was fatally shot following alleged road rage incident. Police say he was followed to his home where he fought with another man. The man left but returned soon after with a gun and shot him, police claim. Jacob and Steven Rodriguez have both been charged with capital murder.
The creator of the best-selling Alex Rider spy novels has accused fellow children’s author David Walliams of dumbing-down fiction and failing to ‘challenge’ young readers. Anthony Horowitz said books by the comedian – who was the UK’s top-selling children’s author last year – are ‘witty and entertaining’ but nowhere ne...	Author Anthony Horowitz has accused David Walliams of dumbing down. Claims Walliams fails to challenge young readers with unambitious books. Horowitz argues authors should not be afraid of 'powerful stories or ideas'
A house used by five generations of the same family has been put on the market for the first time in 100 years. The two-bedroom terraced property in Snodland, Kent, was first rented by Len and Beatrice Barnes in November 1915. The couple raised their son Gordon and three daughters, Freda, Hilda and Gwendoline, in the p...	Two-bedroom property first rented by Len and Beatrice Barnes in 1915. Brought it 40 years later for £350 before passing it to daughter Freda. Family have now all moved away and house is on market for £164,500.
The biggest pension reforms in a century have been met with confusion as customers as young as 23 try to cash in their retirement savings. Pension firms said Britons remained baffled about how the radical changes worked, with many unaware of age restrictions or tax implications. Since Monday, over-55s have been able to...	Pension firms said Britons remain baffled about how radical changes work. Over-55s are now able to withdraw all or part of their pension pots. Some customers in their 20s have been trying to withdraw retirement savings, despite being three decades too young. Others do not know they face hefty tax bill if they remove al...
The days of the weather man could be numbered. Researchers from London and Edinburgh are developing a computer that can collate meteorological information and then produce forecasts as if they were written by a human. Useing a process known as 'natural language generation' (NLG), it has the potential to one day be used...	Researchers are developing a computer that can write weather forecasts. It takes meteorological data and writes a report designed to mimic a human. This process is known as 'natural language generation' (NLG) A prototype system will be tested on the BBC website later this year.
A former elementary school teacher who police say was obsessed with one of her 11-year-old students has waived a preliminary hearing on a felony charge that she interfered with the girl's legal custody. Geraldine Alcorn, 29, of Pittsburgh, and her attorney declined to comment as they walked from a city magistrate's cou...	Geraldine Alcorn, 29, of Pittsburgh waived a preliminary hearing on a felony charge that she interfered with the parental custody of her 11-year-old student. In exchange for the waiver prosecutors dropped two misdemeanors Alcorn faced: luring a child into a vehicle and corruption of minors. Police believe her interest ...
A sailor who vanished after heading out to sea more than two months ago has miraculously been found alive and well off the North Carolina coast. Louis Jordan, 37, was picked up by a German-flagged ship at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday - 66 days after he took off to do some fishing. He was found sitting on the capsized hull of ...	Louis Jordan, 37, had been missing at sea for more than two months before he was picked up off the North Carolina coast by a ship on Thursday. Jordan had told his family in January that he was 'going into the open water' to go fishing but the boat capsized and the mast broke. He was found sitting on the capsized hull o...
Google is facing a fine of up to £4billion as Europe prepares to file a high-profile anti-competition lawsuit against the internet giant. The EU has been investigating the US search engine for five years following complaints that it abuses its dominance in the continent - but proceedings have stalled on three previous ...	EU has been investigating the US search giant's practises for five years. 3 previous attempts to settle matter have stalled due to political pressure. One complaint is that Google Search leads users on to the firm's own sites. Current case could result in Google being fined 10% of its annual revenues.
Measuring 30cm high and made entirely from cake, these amazing hand-crafted designs are a luxury alternative to traditional Easter eggs. The incredibly detailed works of art were inspired by Faberge's famous jewelled eggs, and painstakingly created by 14 of the UK's top cake artists. Each of the intricate treats is ent...	Stunning creations made by UK's top cake artists and shown at the Cake International exhibition in London. Bakers used a range of decorating techniques and detailed sugar work to make the stunning cakes. Every part of the ornate bakes is edible from the hand moulded sugar beads to sugar-work figurines. Each cake egg m...
She was just eight when she first attended the Maundy Day service. The then Princess Elizabeth was photographed in 1935 at Westminster Abbey in her smart bonnet and buttoned-up coat. It would be another 18 years before her coronation. Eighty years on, the Queen yesterday gave out Maundy coins in the pre-Easter traditio...	The Queen has distributed the traditional Maundy Money in Sheffield. Two bags of coins were presented to 89 men and 89 women during service. One was brave D-Day veteran, 91-year-old Denis Gratton. Her Majesty arrived in the city on the Royal Train with Prince Philip. Royal Maundy tradition dates back to 1210 and the in...
Any parent will tell you that life is their child's party and they'll cry if they want to- especially if they are made to do something they don't feel inclined to. A hilarious new hashtag has popped up on social media site Instagram exposing some of these 'awful' that things parents do to their children- such as giving...	#a**holeparents is a hashtag on Instagram to expose 'flawed parenting' Parents posts pictures of their children crying with the hashtag. Children are shown crying because they are being fed and cleaned. 'I wouldn't let her have a knife,' captioned one snap of a child sobbing. The hashtag has almost 4000 posts from pare...

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