A teenage girl who was 'left for dead' after being raped at a bus stop was dragged into a nearby garden and smashed over the head with a large stone during the assault, CCTV footage has revealed. The 18-year-old girl was waiting by the roadside in Leeds, West Yorkshire, when she was viciously attacked just before 11pm last Friday. Police have now confirmed the incident, which is being treated as attempted murder, was caught on camera and said the footage shows the 'very disturbing circumstances of the offence'. Scroll down for video . CCTV footage of the shocking bus stop attack in Leeds, West Yorkshire (pictured), shows the 18-year-old victim being hit over the head with a blunt object numerous times before being seriously sexually assaulted . Police said they are looking for an Asian man in his early 20s, of slim build, with receding dark coloured hair, in connection the attack which occurred as the 18-year-old victim waited at the bus stop on Friday evening . Officers from West Yorkshire Police said the footage is not being released to the public at this stage but said it may hold vital clues to help identify the suspect. Detective Superintendent Nick Wallen, of West Yorkshire Police, said: 'The offence has been captured on CCTV and while the footage is not of sufficient quality to identify the suspect as it stands, it clearly shows the very disturbing circumstances of the offence. 'The victim is seen being carried away a short distance while struggling against her attacker who takes her into a nearby garden. 'He can then be seen striking her over the head numerous times with a blunt object that we believe to have been a large stone.' The young Asian victim was grabbed from behind by the man, who is in his 20s and also believed to be Asian, in the Beeston Hill area of Leeds at about 10.52pm on Friday. She was assaulted over a considerable period of time which left her with serious head and hip injuries and she remains in hospital today. Police found her lying on the ground in a pool of blood with head wounds before later discovering she had been subjected to a serious sexual assault. Officers said the road was very busy at the time of the attack and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. Mr Wallen said: 'The victim is still recovering in hospital after being subjected to a very violent physical assault and a repeated serious sexual assault. 'Her injuries are serious but thankfully not life-threatening and she has been left very badly traumatised by the ordeal. 'Specialist officers are working with her to support her and to elicit as much information as we can to assist with the investigation. 'At this point we believe the suspect is of Pakistani or Middle Eastern origin. 'It is possible that the suspect could be somebody who is from abroad and has recently come to the country. 'They may be staying locally in a bedsit or hostel and I would like to hear from anyone

Summary: Girl seriously injured after being raped and hit over head with 'large stone' 18-year-old found by police having suffered head and hip injuries in Leeds . Officers then discovered she had been subjected to serious sexual assault . Detective said CCTV shows 'very disturbing circumstances of the offence' It shows victim being carried unwillingly to nearby garden by the attacker . She is hit over head numerous times with blunt object before being raped . Remain in hospital and police are hunting suspect over attempted murder .


Superbike champion: Sean Emmett (pictured), 45, flew into a rage over his girlfriend's table manners . A drunken former British Superbike champion who attacked his girlfriend because he didn’t like the way she was eating has been jailed for three months. Sean Emmett, 45, of Molesey, Surrey, flew into a rage over the table manners of Lana Saoud, 25, after drinking eight pints of Guinness - throttling her and hitting her around the face. Blood was found all over the room where the 45-year-old motorcyclist and his partner of two years Miss Saoud were staying following the attack, Guildford Magistrates’ Court was told. A judge was told father-of-three Emmett lost his temper after the couple returned to the house where they were staying with a takeaway - and he took exception to the way she was eating. He admitted assault and was jailed for 12 weeks last Friday. Emmett's former wife Abbie died after falling to her death from a hotel while they were on their honeymoon in Dubai in 2013. At court last week, Carole Fern, prosecuting, said Emmett had calmly returned to the pub to drink more after beating up Miss Saoud. She was left in the street with a nose bleed. Ms Fern added: ‘They were eating dinner, she was eating quickly as she was hungry. They had a difference of opinion about her manner of eating. She said he grabbed her around the neck with one hand and hit her in the face. 'He does say she slapped him first and in her statement she does say she slapped him.’ Ms Fern said the man who they were staying with then heard Emmett tell his partner to ‘get out’. ‘She’s injured now and she’s on the street,’ the prosecutor said. ‘It’s about 8.30 or 9 in the evening. While this is happening the defendant goes back to the pub. Motorcyclist: A judge was told father-of-three Emmett (pictured at Snetterton Circuit in Norfolk in 2006) lost his temper after the couple returned to the house where they were staying with a takeaway . Sentenced: Emmett was jailed for 12 weeks at Guildford Magistrates’ Court (above) after admitting the assault . Pub: The couple had been drinking at The Lord Hotham (pictured) in West Molesey, Surrey, before the attack . ‘There are young people outside the Royal Oak pub and the victim is trying to cover her face with her hands. She says “please call me an ambulance, he’s hurt me”.’ However, Miss Saoub later told police and paramedics that she had sustained her injuries after falling over. Ms Fern said she had been left with hand marks around her neck, a very bruised left cheek bone and injuries to her nose. Ex-spouse: Emmett's former wife Abbie (pictured) died after falling to her death from a hotel while they were on their honeymoon in Dubai in 2013 . The Lebanese national had already been attacked by Emmett once before, resulting in him being given a domestic violence protection order, the court heard. Ms Fern said: ‘She’s vulnerable, she has no

Summary: Sean Emmett flew into rage over girlfriend Lana Saoud's table manners . Father-of-three throttled 25-year-old Miss Saoud and hit her around face . Blood was found all over the room in Surrey where couple were staying . Emmett, whose wife Abbie died two years ago, was jailed for 12 weeks .


The rumbling discontent among Everton fans towards manager Roberto Martinez is gathering momentum after Wednesday night's dismal 2-0 defeat at Stoke City left last season's Champions League challengers just six points above the relegation zone. After one win in 12 games and only one clean sheet away from Goodison Park since September, it is becoming common to hear fans complain that the Spaniard is 'turning us into Wigan'. The statistics actually bear out their worst fears. In Martinez's last season at Wigan, he had 30 points from 30 games – and went down. Everton currently have 28 points from 28 matches. Everton manager Roberto Martinez and his team look lost in the Barclays Premier League of late . Everton's underperforming stars now just sit six points above the relegation zone in the Premier League . Victor Moses (left) scored in Stoke City's 2-0 win over Everton at the Britannia Stadium on Wednesday night . The Europa League, the source of so much pride earlier in the season, is now looking like an unwanted distraction. Everton face Dynamo Kyiv at Goodison on Thursday before their now-crucial next league match against Newcastle United on Sunday. The following week they have to contend with a 3,000-mile round trip to Ukraine for the second leg. The players may not get into their beds until 4am on the Friday morning, just 60 hours before they take to the pitch at Loftus Road for what, inconceivably, could be billed a relegation six-pointer against QPR. So what has gone wrong at Everton – a club who finished fifth last season and were tipped to be fighting it out with Chelsea, Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool at the top. Here are eight reasons why Everton are fighting to stay in the top flight, where they've been since 1954. THE £28MILLION NON-TALISMAN . In retrospect, Romelu Lukaku was foolish to declare he wanted to become the world's best player when he hit a purple patch on loan last season. Everton smashed their transfer record to make a £28million move from Chelsea permanent in the summer, a deal that now makes Jose Mourinho look a genius. Lukaku has scored just seven Premier League goals, fewer than West Ham's Diafra Sakho who cost less than a quarter that amount. Lukaku's notorious first touch looks as if it is getting worse, not better, and he has complained Everton's style is not direct enough to get the best out of him. Romelu Lukaku declared he wanted to be the world's best player last season but he has been far from it . Martinez must be desperate to find a way to help re-find his £28million centre forward's best form . Lukaku's first touch has always had a bad reputation but it has proved even more of a problem this season . MARTINEZ TOO SOFT . Martinez believes in filling his players with confidence and it makes him look a great man-manager when things are going well. But salty old professionals like Sylvain Distin, with whom he has fallen out, Phil Jagielka and Tony

Summary: Everton are just six points above relegation in the Barclays Premier League . They lost 2-0 to Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium on Wednesday night . Roberto Martinez has incurred the wrath of the fans for their decline . Romelu Lukaku has looked nothing like the on-loan player of last year . Ross Barkley is barely in the Everton side and has been overlooked . Members of Everton's old guard have had injury problems . Gareth Barry is looking like a liability in the heart of the midfield .


Mad Men star Kiernan Shipka has opened up about all things style and Sally Draper, revealing that she was incredibly sad to leave the iconic character behind after so many years. Kiernan was speaking in the April issue of Marie Claire magazine, which was published just in time for her critically acclaimed AMC show's final season, due to premiere on Sunday, May 5. The 15-year-old admitted that she is sad to see the series go - and to say goodbye to a character she'd like to know in real life, too. Scroll down for video . So chic: Kiernan Shipka, 15, looks glamorous and grown up in the April issue of Marie Claire . Oscar de la Renta Cashmere and Silk-Blend Sweater . Available at MyTheresa . Visit site . It's been five months since the tragic passing of Oscar de la Renta, yet his legacy lives on. The famed designer's last collection before his death was a true testament to his talent and the understated ladylike glamour that became his signature style. The range included laser cut lace, feathers, and florals as well as several buffalo checked pieces like the sweater Kiernan Shipka wears in the latest issue of Marie Claire magazine. The cashmere top was paired with an embellished Marc Jacobs dress and a Chanel brooch. As the temperature rises, we'll be digging out our crop tops and sleeveless shirts, but knits will still be in full force this season. We'd team this number with an A-line skirt, strappy sandals, and a mini satchel for a look that aims to please. Get the ODLR sweater at My Theresa at the link to the right. Top it with the cutout dress in the edit below to steal Kiernan's style. Or try one of the other printed pullovers that are a lot easier on the wallet starting at just $40. Marc Jacobs Embellished Cutout Floral Dress at Saks Fifth Avenue . Visit site . Endless Rose Check Sweater at Shopbop . Visit site . River Island Grey Check Eyelash Knit Sweater (now $40) Visit site . DEREK LAM Check Jacquard Pullover at Barneys Warehouse (now $196) Visit site . 'It was bittersweet - a really good time, but very sad,' she said of her last day on set. 'Lots of tears.' While she will no doubt miss her co-stars Jon Hamm, who plays her dad Don Draper, and January Jones, who plays her mom Betty Francis, on set, Kiernan is especially sorry to leave her own on-screen alter-ego behind. 'Sally is very strong and independent. Very perceptive too.' she said. 'I don't think she'd want to be friends with me, but I'd love to be friends with her!' Family drama: The show has followed Sally Draper's personal story more as the character has gotten older, giving Kiernan increasing screen time over the course of the whole show . Growing up in the spotlight: Viewers have watched Kiernan grow from a little girl, seen here in 2009, into a teenager . She even takes getting mistaken for Sally in real life as a

Summary: The actress, 15, has been reminiscing about the 'bittersweet' last days on set . Kiernan says fans often call her Sally and tell her they hate her parents and wish they could give her a hug .


The South Australian Supreme Court will today hear submissions about legal action a popular Australian Instagram personality is taking against a YouTube 'diet guru' famous for eating up to 51 bananas a day. Adelaide personal trainer Kayla Itsines, 23, her partner Tobias Pearce and company Bikini Body Training Company Pty Ltd last month launched an injunction against Freelee the Banana Girl (Leanne Ratcliffe) and Durianrider (Harley Johnstone) over remarks Ms Itsines alleged were defamatory. Ms Itsines, 23, is behind the program Bikini Body Guide and has more than 2.3 million followers on Instagram. Freelee and Durianrider describe themselves as being behind the 'busiest raw vegan and vegan' website online, 30bananasaday, and post to a YouTube account with more than 330,000 subscribers. The vegan pair last week published a video of themselves and their bikes out the front of the Supreme Court building in Adelaide's Victoria Square, requesting their fans - 'fruit bats' - flock to the hearing in support. 'The fruit bats will prevail,' Freelee said. Scroll down for video . Court selfie: Freelee the Banana Girl and Durianrider snapped a video of themselves out the front of the South Australian Supreme Court . Real names Harley Johnstone (left) and Leanne Ratcliffe (right), the pair have pledged to ride their bikes to the courtroom on Monday. Ms Ratcliffe informed her supporters last week that she was shopping for a court outfit . Kayla v Freelee: Instagram personality Kayla Itsines (left) is taking legal action against Freelee The Banana Girl (right) over alleged defamation . 'The fruit bats will prevail!' Freelee told her supporters, after the pair requested they join them at the South Australian Supreme Court . Popular Instagram personality and personal trainer Kayla Itsines (pictured) is behind the extremely popular Bikini Body Challenge . Last month, Ms Itsines penned a fiery Facebook post addressed to her 1.3 million followers where she said she was taking action because of 'false claims that my partner takes steroids, claims I'm starving myself or other people, claims that I promote anorexia, for abusing the respect of my followers, my family and myself, claims I am starving people, claims I am a fraud.' 'This is wrong and illegal. So I have requested that the content be removed from the internet. After my initial request was denied I had no choice but to continue to protect the safety and reputation of my followers, Tobi and myself from a personal point of view.' Ms Itsines continued by saying she was 'standing up for myself, friends and family'. 'Statements have been made about me personally and my partner, Tobi, that are defamatory, misleading and deceptive. Freelee the Banana Girl, pictured, is most famous for a stunt several years ago where she ate 51 bananas for a YouTube video . Personal trainer Kayla Itsines is pictured here with her partner Tobi. Daily Mail Australia understands the pair are currently overseas . With a successful business and popular training regime, Ms Itsines (above) has more than 2.3 million followers on Instagram . Ms Itsines is the powerhouse behind the popular fitness

Summary: Fitness blogger Kayla Itsines is taking court action against diet gurus Freelee the Banana Girl and Durianrider . Ms Itsines launched legal action in late February over remarks she said were defamatory . The South Australian Supreme Court will hear submissions on Monday afternoon . Freelee and Durianrider have posted a video of themselves outside court calling for their fellow 'fruit bats' to attend .


Valerie Trierweiler was reported to police over the incident at the Paris café . Valerie Trierweiler was yesterday reported to police for slapping a man who asked her ironically: ‘How’s Francois Hollande?’ The 50-year-old former first lady of France, who is nicknamed ‘The Rottweiler’, was last year unceremoniously kicked out after President Hollande started seeing another woman behind her back. Ms Trierweiler claimed she went into a severe depression over the affair between Mr Hollande and the TV actress Julie Gayet, 42, before writing a kiss-and-tell book. Yesterday she was having a coffee in a café in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, where she once shared a home with her ex-boyfriend. She got into a heated argument with the owner of the café, who adopted an ‘ironic tone’ as he asked Ms Trierweiler for ‘news’ about Mr Hollande. The President is still seeing Ms Gayet, and is said to have stopped communicating with Ms Trierweiler because of the unpleasant things she wrote about him in her memoire. RTL radio reported that the café owner had been discussing ‘Thank You For This Moment’, in which Ms Trierweiler portrays Mr Hollande as a lying philanderer. She also says the Socialist politician is a champagne left-winger who secretly mocks the poor when he is with his rich friends. Scroll down for video . When the café owner refused to apologise for his remarks, Ms Trierweiler is understood to have slapped him in the face. He reported the attack to police, complaining he was the victim of assault. Ms Trierweiler was never married to Mr Hollande, and was said to have destroyed his earlier relationship with Segolene Royal, the mother of Mr Hollande’s four children. Francois Hollande (right) and Ms Trierweiler together in happier times, when Hollande was running for president . Mr Hollande is still seeing TV actress Julie Gayet. His affair with her ended his relationship with Ms Trierweiler . There are also well documented claims that Ms Trierweiler once shared Mr Hollande’s affections with a right-wing politician, Patrick Devedjian, who was married at the time. Ms Trierweiler is also notorious for her short temper, and has been accused of using violence in the past. In September, the divorcee was seen slapping the face of the ex-wife of Finance Minister Michel Sapin, after scratching her face and pulling her hair in a late night bar. Ms Trierweiler was also rumoured to have gone on a rampage in the Elysee Palace after learning of Mr Hollande’s infidelity with Ms Gayet, smashing up more than £2.5million worth of vases, clocks and paintings, all part of France’s national heritage. Ms Trieweiler, a Paris Match political affairs writer who is said to have earned more than a million pounds for her book, denied the vandalism accusations, but had no immediate comment on today’s revelations. Since leaving the Elysee she has been working extremely hard to improve her public image, but remains extremely unpopular in France. Many have accused her of using her position as a former presidential consort to make as much cash as possible.

Summary: Former first lady of France Valerie Trierweiler is nicknamed The Rottweiler . 50-year-old allegedly had altercation at café in Paris' 15th arrondissement . Owner said to have used ‘ironic tone’ when asking about Francois Hollande . Ms Trierweiler's relationship with French president ended over his infidelity . Mr Hollande is still seeing paramour Julie Gayet, 42, a French TV actress .


Goldman Sachs has analyzed the spending habits of Millennials and are reaching out to spread the news using the hippest technology it can find, emoji. The multinational released macroeconomic insights into the way that people born in the 1980s and 1990s are buying houses, getting married and using phone apps . However, the firm, which had more than $34.5billion in revenue last year, took the time to condense its findings from Millenials: Coming of Age into a series of 22 cartoon characters on Twitter. Goldman Sachs, which had more than $34.5billion in revenue last year, condensed the life of many Millennials into a string of emojis . Goldman's insights put numbers to well-known trends about Millenials such as the fact that they are holding off on large purchases such as houses, are waiting to get married and buying more products online. The emoji version of a twenty- or thirty-something's life begins with a fresh-faced young boy cartoon added to a stack of books representing his education. When added together this leads to graduation, but a cancel sign next to a tie, presumably referencing graduates' increased difficulties in finding full-time employment in their fields after their studies. Instead, Millennials are met with curved arrow emoji that leads them back to their parents' houses. A series of six clocks the represent how the generation is taking longer than its forerunners to reach milestones such as getting a stable career, getting married, having kids and buying a home, the last six emoji. The tweet also used the hashtags #millennial and #economy. Other insights include the fact that younger consumers are using 'sharing economy' apps to access cars and music without buying them, according to the Goldman report. The investment banking firm released a report compiling information about the spending and lifestyle habits of those born in the 1980s and 90s . Goldman Sachs's report provided figures for the life choices of Millennials, such as waiting longer to get married and live on their own . Only 15 per cent of respondents to a survey said that they thought owning a car was 'extremely important'. Ninety-three per cent of 18 to 34-year-olds plan on owning a home someday, though the younger generation has also seen an increased number of renters. The firm found that the mean marriage age is now 30, rather than 23 for those getting married in the 1970s. A growing number of young people also define healthy living as not smoking or drinking too much, as opposed to just not falling sick. Eighty-three per cent of 12-graders in the study said they disapproved of adults smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, up 13 per cent from 1998. Some of the concepts too difficult to show in tiny picture form on Twitter. While some may laugh at Goldman's use of emoji as a cute way to gain traction on Twitter, the tiny cartoons have gained an increased seriousness. In January Brooklyn teenager Osiris Aristy was arrested after he posted alleged terrorist threat messages that included a gun emoji pointed towards a police emoji.

Summary: Investment banking firm released report Millenials: Coming of Age . Emoji show troubles finding jobs and delays before starting family life . Generation using 'sharing economy' apps to access expensive items .


Samantha Cameron said she is 'desperate' to see her husband win the May election at a fundraising event for Comic Relief (pictured) Samantha Cameron has appealed for voters to re-elect her husband, putting to bed rumours that she was fed up with life at No 10. The Prime Minister’s wife said her husband David would see out another five years at Downing Street if he is returned to power on May 7. Mrs Cameron told an interviewer: ‘I desperately want my husband to win the election. Obviously, it’s up to the British people. 'If he wins we will be here for another five years.’ Speaking to the Sun ahead of tonight’s Comic Relief, Mrs Cameron, 43, described herself as a ‘hands off’ political wife and gave new insight into their home life. She told the newspaper: ‘I don’t think he takes my advice about politics. I wouldn’t want him to. 'It would be too much of a responsibility for me. We talk about stuff when he gets upstairs.’ But she also spoke of the difficulties and responsibilities of moving into Downing Street - saying she had done her best to keep the family’s personal lives unchanged. Mrs Cameron, who was pictured alongside comic David Walliams in a publicity shot, said: ‘For the older children, when we came here it was very daunting. 'You feel very protective of your marriage and your children but the children go to the same school, and I go to the same job. And school is very supportive.’ She also praised the work of Comic Relief, especially their efforts to get rid of the stigma around mental and physical disabilities. The Camerons' eldest son, Ivan, died from complications of debilitating Ohtahara Syndrome in 2009 aged just six. Speaking about her home life with the Prime Minister, Mrs Cameron said they try to make as much family time as possible including having breakfast together each morning and taking the children to school . Speaking about her life in Downing Street, she added: ‘It does make a different living here, getting family-work balance. Dave is very busy but gets up at 5.30am to do his red box. ‘That means we can all have breakfast together on days he’s not travelling. It means he can pop up in the evening, say good night to the children. 'There’s nothing we don’t do. We go to the cinema, take the kids to the school, I take the children three or four times a week. 'We go to the school quiz night. Normally we do quite badly. I’m terrible at general knowledge. I get my husband to do history and politics. ‘We’re a bit further away from the children’s school friends. The children come back here for play dates and sleepovers but you are a bit further away from that network. 'All the parents get used to popping in and out. ‘He’s a very good cook. He finds that very relaxing. Nancy’s learning to cook. I’m trying to train them to tidy up as they go along but it’s slightly futile. 'I am quite

Summary: Samantha Cameron says David is a good cook, but is also very messy . Revealed PM gets up at 5.30am to do work before family have breakfast . David doesn't listen to her political advice, but she 'wouldn't want him to'


The US government is still unable to explain around five per cent of UFO sightings in its archives. Now one team of ‘alien hunters’ has dug up some of the best images to see if the public can shed light on the eerie glows, mysterious orbs and flying objects from the last few decades. Among them is a remarkable 1957 photo taken by a test pilot near Edwards Air Force Base in California, allegedly showing a UFO following a B-47 jet. Scroll down for video . In 1957 this picture was taken by a test pilot near Edwards Air Force Base in California. It shows a UFO allegedly following a B-47 jet . Another, released by the Aerial Phenomena Group, shows three mysterious lights over the Manhattan skyline taken in 1984. It was taken by Philipe Orego from New Jersey, and researchers could find no sign of a hoax at the time. ‘A UFO picture tells a thousand lies,’ Nigel Watson author of the UFO Investigations Manual told DailyMail.com . ‘The basic problem is that if a UFO photograph is taken in daylight and looks close, clear and sharp, you suspect it is a fake. ‘If it is out-of-focus, distant and hard to define, then it can be a picture of anything in the sky - from an insect, bird to a balloon or drone. ‘The pictures here don’t seem to be faked but each has its own story to tell. With old pictures, blobs or spots can appear due to the way the film is developed or mishandled in the processing stage. ‘ . On the right is an image taken by Felippe Orego showing three lights over the Manhattan skyline, New York, on May 9, 1984. The left image, allegedly showing a UFO, was taken in Ward, Colorado in 1929 . Searchlights focus on an unidentified object over Los Angeles on February 25, 1942. The bright dots around the flashes are anti-aircraft shells exploding . The picture on the left was taken on New Year's Day in 1939 with unidentified object appearing in the top left. The right image shows a picture of a UFO taken somewhere in the US on June 10, 1964, and was discovered in an attic a number of years later . Watson said that a good case to illustrate this point is the image of the UFO over Los Angeles. In February 1942, fears of a Japanese air raid and invasion struck LA. On 23 February, a Japanese submarine allegedly shelled the Elwood Oil Field near Goleto, north of Los Angeles. In the early hours of 25 February, a fleet of mystery aircraft were seen heading for the city. Army Chief of Staff General George Marshall reported in a memorandum to President Roosevelt dated 26 February 1942 that as many as 15 airplanes may have been involved. Although 1430 rounds were expended by the 37th Coast Artillery Brigade’s anti-aircraft guns no aircraft was hit or shot down and no bombs were dropped by the aircraft. The only conclusion was that commercial aircraft were used by

Summary: Unresolved cases include 1957 image by a pilot allegedly showing a UFO following a B-47 jet . Another shows searchlights focusing on an unidentified object flying over LA in February 1942 . ‘The pictures here don’t seem to be faked,' UFO investigator, Nigel Watson told DailyMail.com . But he added that there may be other explanations, such as the way a photograph is developed .


A four-year-old boy has shot himself dead after finding a gun at his babysitter's home. Codrick Beal had been staying overnight at a friend of his mother's in north Harris County, Texas when he fatally shot himself just before noon on Sunday. He had been visiting the home while his mother, Ashley Beal, celebrated her birthday. His father, Codrick McCall, was also not at the scene of the shooting. It is still unclear how the boy came across the firearm and authorities continue to investigate. Scroll down for video . Tragic: Four-year-old Codrick Beal, pictured, shot himself dead after finding a gun while staying with a family friend in Houston, Texas over the weekend. His mother had been celebrating her birthday at the time . Loss: Codrick's mother and father (pictured with the boy, left) were not at the home at the time of the shooting . After the boy was found, relatives and friends were seen comforting each other outside the house in the 19000 block of Imperial Stone. 'My baby is gone!' the boy's mother Ashley cried outside the home as authorities swept the property. Codrick, her only child, was reportedly staying with a long-time friend of his mother's. The babysitter had to be collected by EMS, having sobbed so hard that she collapsed on the road outside the house in convulsions. 'It's just a terrible accident,' Ashley's cousin, Leticia Beal told the Houston Chronicle. 'We see it all the time on the news but you never think it'll hit home. It's the most horrible thing.' The boy's paternal grandmother also wept as she paid tribute to youngster on Sunday. Distraught: Family and friends weep outside the Houston home where a four-year-old boy shot himself . Scene: Authorities are still investigating how the youngster got his hands on the firearm on Sunday . Pained: Loved ones console each other after the news that the four-year-old had fatally shot himself . Heartbreaking: This is the second child to die in an accidental shooting in Houston in as many days . 'Four years old. He had so much to live for,' Sharron McCall told KTRK. 'You can't bring death back. What has happened has happened. All we can do is try to pick up the pieces and continue with life there is nothing else to do.' She did not shed anymore light on the death but said she thinks her grandson should still be here. 'They sell you safety locks with your firearm when you purchase it,' she said. Authorities from the Harris County Sheriff's Office investigated the scene but have not disclosed the kind of gun was fired or who the owned it. Deputies said no charges have yet been brought and a Harris County grand jury would decide if any one should be charged in the death. Sadness: Codrick's paternal grandmother, Sharron McCall, said she had no idea how the accident happened because guns should have safety locks. Through tears, she said her grandson had so much to live for . Loved: Four-year-old Codrick, pictured with his grandmother, was his

Summary: Codrick Beal shot himself dead while staying at a family friend's home in Houston, Texas on Sunday while his mother celebrated her birthday . It is still unclear how he came across the firearm . Codrick's death is the second time a toddler has accidentally killed himself with a gun in Houston in as many days .


Former American Apparel CEO Dov Charney has broken his silence on being at war with the company he built where he accused of sexual misconduct and mismanagement of funds. Since being ousted in December, Charney, 46, has claimed he's broke, even though he still lives in a ten-bedroom mansion in Los Angeles where he says he plans to return to power. 'I want everyone to know I'm not "The Sleaze King",' Charney told ABC News's 20/20. '"The Sleaze King" is another guy.' Scroll down for video . Dov Charney has spoken out for the first time since being ousted from American Apparel in December 2014, saying he wants to reclaim the company he founded . Charney has dubbed his master bedroom suite his 'war room' where he has covered the walls and mirrors with a collage of notes and newspaper clippings. 'I've had a minute being on the outside to re-strategize how I want to take the company, you know, control the company again. And I intend to,' the American Apparel founder told ABC. He has become infamous for his limit-pushing advertisements in which he's been criticized for using young models in provocative ads. Charney claims the models just look younger than they truly are. 'I'm sure we pushed the envelope too far a couple times,' he said. 'That's why you make the next ad right away.' The Los Angeles-based company's board voted to oust Mr Charney as CEO in June, citing allegations of a long list of offenses, including violation of sexual harassment and anti-discrimination policies and misuse of company funds. It also claimed Mr Charney had repeatedly engaged in conduct which had led to former employees making claims of harassment, discrimination and assault. American Apparel said in December that it had terminated his position 'for cause' after an internal investigation. American Apparel, which Charney founded in 1989, manufactures clothes and sells them in 245 of its own retail stores in 20 countries and has about 10,000 employees. Charney live in a ten-bedroom mansion in Los Angeles, but claims he's been broke since being ousted from his company . Since then, the Montreal-born Charney has been the subject of lawsuits that allege he had inappropriate sexual conduct with female employees. He has said he had consensual sexual relationships with workers. In 2011, a former employee accused Charney of keeping her as a teenage sex slave, fearing she could lose her job otherwise. She also sued American Apparel and its directors for failing to stop him from acting as a 'sexual predator.' Charney denied these claims and the lawsuit was dismissed. In 2012, Charney once again came under fire when Michael Bumblis, a former store manager in Malibu, California, accused the CEO of rubbing dirt in his face and choking him. Charney also allegedly called the man 'a wannabe Jew' and used a derogatory term for homosexuals. Bumblis was later fired from his job. The former executive denies Bumblis’s allegations and the case was settled in 2015 with a confidential filing. Some employees, however, believe that Charney is a hero within the

Summary: Dov Charney was fired from American Apparel in December 2014 . The LA-based company's board cited allegations including violation of sexual harassment and anti-discrimination policies and misuse of company funds . Charney claims accusations that led to his firing 'are completely false' New CEO Paula Schneider said Charney will never return to the company .


Kevin Pietersen's advisers can try to conclude negotiations for a new contract at Surrey, as he seeks to reignite hopes of an England recall, after agreeing his Indian Premier League release. Pietersen was axed by England in February 2014 after their Ashes whitewash defeat in Australia, but is hoping for a still unlikely international return. He confirmed, on his website kevinpietersen.com, that he has taken another key step to that end by sealing his release from the majority of his IPL contract with the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kevin Pietersen will have nine County Championship matches at the most to impress England's selectors . He's secured a released from Sunrisers Hyderabad to stake his claim for an England return in the Ashes . Pietersen said: 'My focus is now very much on the upcoming season in England, and I'm absolutely determined to score as many runs as possible.' Surrey de-registered Pietersen at the end of last season. They have nonetheless long been front-runners to re-sign him, but had no update on Tuesday to the situation as of a week ago when a spokesman said: 'We are still in discussions.' Pietersen's availability for all formats, as soon as possible, has appeared a starting point for his possible return to The Oval - and his presence at the start of the season, rather than spending six weeks at the IPL, is therefore a key development. New England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Colin Graves this month revived the record-breaking 34-year-old batsman's hopes of a return to the fold, contrary to the public remarks by anyone else associated with the governing body. But a pre-requisite from Graves was that Pietersen must first of all find a way back into county cricket - and then, of course, start scoring runs again. Pietersen will miss the regular season in the IPL but could be summoned for the knockout stages . Imminent Surrey signing Pietersen says he will 'do everything in my power to earn a recall' with England . Pietersen may still be recalled by the Sunrisers for just a one-week period, should they qualify for the IPL knockout stages between May 19 and May 24. That, however, ought not to be an insurmountable problem for any county interested in securing his services. He added: 'I've never made any secret of my overwhelming desire to once again represent England, and I'm going to do everything in my power to earn a recall to the international set-up. 'To once again put on that England shirt would be a privilege and an honour, but now I have to focus on performing domestically and give myself the best possible chance of meriting selection.' A statement on his website spelled out Pietersen's next move - without specifying Surrey as his immediate destination - and that he has his heart set on an England return in time for this summer's Ashes rematch, beginning in July. Pietersen was axed by England following their 5-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia last winter . Pietersen in action for Surrey in the Natwest T20 Blast last summer . Pietersen

Summary: Kevin Pietersen is set to sign with Surrey for the County Championship . His advisers will try to conclude negotiations on a new contract . He will have nine games to impress England selectors before the Ashes . KP has negotiated a released from Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL . But the batsman can still be called up for the Indian team's finals series . Pietersen was axed by England in February 2014 following Ashes debacle .


Bayern Munich fielded a non-German goalkeeper in the Bundesliga for the first time since 1988, as Pepe Reina replaced Manuel Neuer in a 4-0 win over Werder Bremen. The former Liverpool man signed for Bayern in the summer, and his debut in the German top flight also makes him the first goalkeeper to play in all four of Europe's top leagues. Robert Lewandowski took the plaudits, scoring twice as Bayern showed no signs of letting up at the top of the Bundesliga, swatting Werder Bremen aside with ease in a bad-tempered match that threatened to get out of hand. Pepe Reina became Bayern Munich's first non-German goalkeeper in the Bundesliga since 1988 . The Bayern squad celebrate after their impressive 4-0 win over Werder Bremen on Saturday . Reina directs his team-mates as he became the first goalkeeper ever to play in all four of Europe's top leagues . The game threatened to boil over after a series of strong challenges saw the referee dish out yellow cards . Werder were undone by three goals from counter-attacks and a David Alaba free-kick, but did enough to rile the visitors to the point that defender Jerome Boateng, one of six players booked, became involved in an argument with a ball boy. Runaway leaders Bayern, who have 64 points from 25 games, are now 14 clear of second-placed Wolfsburg who host Freiburg on Sunday afternoon. Pep Guardiola's side, who have scored 34 goals in their last eight games in all competitions and thumped Werder 6-0 earlier in the season, went ahead in the 24th minute when Thomas Muller curled the ball in from the edge of the area following a counter-attack. Despite missing Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben through injury, the leaders were as clinical as ever and Alaba chipped in a free kick in the last minute of the first half to make it 2-0. Reina tries to calm down team-mate Mehdi Benatia as tempers flare during the match in Bremen, Germany . Thomas Muller (centre) celebrates after netting the opening goal of the game; his 12th goal of the season . David Alaba scored the second goal, a wonderful free-kick in the dying moments of the first half . Pep Guardiola (left) has now taken his side 14 points clear at the top of the Bundesliga table . Werder had a goal disallowed for handball by Sebastian Proedl in the second half, although the Austrian appeared to be pushed by Boateng, and the game turned ugly with several late tackles and heated exchanges between the players. Almost inevitably Werder were caught on the break when Lewandowski grabbed two goals in the final quarter of an hour, both set up by Mueller after lightning attacks. 'We tried everything and attacked with courage for part of the game,' said Werder coach Viktor Skrypnyk. 'Overall it wasn't a bad performance, at least it was better than the 6-0 defeat.' Robert Lewandowski (centre) and Muller celebrate as Bayern brushed Werder Bremen aside with ease . Lewandowski heads home his first - and Bayern's third - of

Summary: Pepe Reina started his first league goal for Bayern Munich on Saturday . He became Bayern's first non-German Bundesliga goalkeeper since 1988 . Bayern won 4-0 against Werder Bremen to go 14 points clear at the top . Robert Lewandowski scored twice, with David Alaba and Thomas Muller also netting as the league leaders eased to victory .


New York City head coach Jason Kreis has refused to dwell on the furore surrounding Frank Lampard's delayed move to the club and says his arrival midway through the season could actually provide a well-timed boost. Former Chelsea midfielder Lampard agreed to sign for the new Major League Soccer franchise last July and was set to join up with his new team-mates in January ahead of the new season, which starts on Sunday. The 36-year-old then joined New York's sister club Manchester City - both part of the City Football Group - on what was initially reported to be a short-term loan deal. Frank Lampard agreed to join New York City when he left Chelsea last summer . Former England international delayed move to the MLS franchise until the end of the Premier League season . Lampard joined Manchester City at the start of the season on a short-term deal . Head coach Jason Kreis says Lampard's late arrival can provide the team with a boost during the season . As it transpired, the deal at City was in fact a standalone one which, after a number of impressive performances for Manuel Pellegrini's side, was extended beyond January until the end of the Premier League season. Lampard's decision to remain in Manchester and miss the start of New York's debut MLS campaign riled supporters of the franchise, but Kreis appears to have taken the potentially exacerbating episode in his stride. 'You know, I think we could look at that from a very negative point of view and say this is going to be really difficult and we had him pencilled in one way or another,'Kreis said in an interview with Bleacher Report. Frank Lampard (wearing black, third right) poses for a picture with his New York City team-mates in February . The deal was extended until the summer after a number of impressive displays for City . Lampard will now join up with his new club in JUly, missing the first four months of the season . 'Or we can look at it from a positive point of view and say, OK, well, this means that some other guys are going to get meaningful opportunities to make significant contributions in his position for the first four or five months of the season, and you need that in our league. 'When you get to the end of the season and there's some real fatigue, injuries and suspensions, you need guys to be able to step in and not miss a beat. I think this affords us that opportunity. 'We're going to be having a player that's going to be at the top of his game, extremely fit, coming right out of a Premiership season, which hopefully will he will have another medal to put in his pocket, and we can have a really significant, positive boost in the middle of the season.' New York begin their season against fellow MLS debutants Orlando City on Sunday. Bleacher Report's Mobile App 'Team Stream' helps you stay in the know with your favourite teams across a

Summary: New York City begin debut MLS campaign against Orlando City on Sunday . Frank Lampard agreed to join New York after leaving Chelsea last summer . Midfielder then joined Manchester City on a short-term deal . It was then extended until the end of the Premier League season . As a result Lampard will miss the first four months of the MLS season . New York head coach says it could actually turn into a positive for the team .


Islamist rebels in Syria have captured four crew members after a government helicopter crashed today. A fifth serviceman was killed after the aircraft went down in a rebel-held area of north-western Syria, near Jabal al-Zawiya in Idlib province. It experienced a technical malfunction and made an emergency crash-landing, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Scroll down for video . 'Technical malfunction': People gather around a helicopter reportedly belonging to Syrian regime forces that crashed today in Jabal al-Zawiya . Syria's state news agency confirmed that a helicopter had crashed after a mechanical problem and said the authorities were looking for the crew. The SOHR stated that opposition fighters, including from the Al Qaeda-affiliated Nusra Front, had taken four crew members prisoner. Another airman survived the crash but was reportedly killed by his captors, and the fate of a suspected sixth airman is unknown, the Observatory said. SOHR head Rami Abdel Rahman said: ‘A regime helicopter was forced to land in the region of Jabal al-Zawiya in the north-west, which is a bastion of (Al-Qaeda's Syrian affiliate) Al-Nusra Front/ . ‘Four of the crew were captured and a fifth man was killed by armed men in a neighbouring village.’ Pictures provided by the Observatory showed groups of men gathering around a damaged helicopter lying on its side on a rocky hilltop. Mr Rahman said two of the servicemen were being held by Nusra Front, while the other two were captured by an unknown Islamist group. Gathered around: Islamist rebels captured four crew members when the helicopter crashed, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said . An amateur video posted online showed rebels inspecting the wreckage of the helicopter, which had rolled on to its side on a rocky hill. The aircraft's blue undercarriage was partially torn and the nose badly damaged. Photographs posted by activists online showed the same crash site and at least two airmen in rebel custody. The United Nations claims the Syrian air force uses helicopters extensively to drop barrel bombs in indiscriminate attacks on residential areas. The improvised munitions are giant canisters packed with hundreds of pounds of explosives and scrap metal. However, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad denied in a BBC interview last February that his forces used barrel bombs.

Summary: Fifth serviceman killed after aircraft went down in rebel-held area of north-western Syria, near Jabal al-Zawiya . Technical malfunction saw it make emergency crash-landing, according to Syrian Observatory for Human Rights . Syria's state news agency confirmed helicopter crash today and said authorities are now looking for the crew .


Lord Windermere, the 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, has been confirmed as a ‘definite’ starter in the Crabble’s Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week. Trainer Jim Culloty has made no public comment since the nine-year-old was pulled up behind Coneygree last month when trying to defend his title. Since that run jockey Davy Russell has lost the ride on Lord Windermere, although a broken arm 24 hours after that news emerged means Russell would not have been available anyway. The 2014 Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere has been confirmed as a definite Grand National starter . Culloty will also be represented by Spring Heeled, who also won at last season’ s Cheltenham Festival, as his launches a twin assault on the £1million prize. A spokeswoman for Culloty’s Co Cork stable said: ‘Both horses are definite runners. There are no concrete jockey plans at the moment.’ Victory for either gelding, both of which run in the colours of Dr Ronan Lambe, would make Culloty, who won the 2002 race as a jockey on board Bindaree, only the sixth man to both ride and train a Grand National winner. Trainer Jim Culloty has made no comment since the nine-year-old was pulled up behind Coneygree last month . Best known as the rider of three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, Culloty would also join Fred Winter as the only man to have ridden and trained the winner of both the Grand National and Gold Cup. Jockey options for the Culloty pair could include Robbie McNamara, who won the 2014 Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup on Spring Heeled, who has been kept fresh for his National challenge. Spring Heeled is a 20-1 shot for the Aintree race but confirmation that Lord Windermere, due to carry top weight of 11st 10lb, will run could prompt the few bookmakers making his a 50-1 shot to trim his odds back in line with rivals. Trainer Jim Culloty's second representative Spring Heeled is a 20-1 shot for the Grand National at Aintree . Definitely out of the National is Jonjo O’Neill’s Merry King, who has a breathing problem while Nicky Henderson’s Hadrian’s Approach is rated ‘very doubtful’ after picking up a leg injury. Merry King’s exit frees up jockey Richie McLernon, who looks a riding option for Emma Lavelle’s Court By Surprise. Alan King has confirmed Godsmejudge, the 2013 Scottish National winner, run despite the gelding being beaten almost 70 lengths on his latest run over hurdles at Bangor. King said: ‘I don’t know what happened at Bangor. It just did not happen for him but he is in good form and Wayne Hutchinson rides.’ Ryan Moore rides War Envoy for Aidan O’Brien in the Listed Patton Stakes at Dundalk on Wednesday night as trainer’s son Joseph, who had said he expected to be in action at the meeting, is again missing. The move is further evidence of Moore’s increased role with O’Brien for the Flat season. Joseph’s weight problems prompted him to take a first ride over hurdles on Sunday.

Summary: Stable representatives have confirmed that 2014 Gold Cup winner Lord Windermere will run in the Grand National at Aintree . Lord Windermere hasn't been seen since pulling up in the 2015 Gold Cup . Trainer Jim Culloty will also be represented in the race by Spring Heeled . Yard also confirmed that there were no concrete jockey bookings as yet .


Tory spending cuts will take Britain back to the days when children left school at 14, Ed Miliband claimed today as he launched Labour's general election pledge card. The Labour leader used a speech in Birmingham to warn the election was a choice between a party working for the 'good of some or the good of all'. But he also sought to strike a more optimistic tone, claiming that when working people succeed, 'nothing can stop us as a country'. Labour leader Ed Miliband used a speech in Birmingham to warn the election was a choice between a party working for the 'good of some or the good of all' He unveiled Labour's election pledge card setting out five priorities to voters ahead of polling day on May 7 . Labour has seized on figures which show that under the Tory plan to eradicate the deficit, by 2020 public spending as a share of national income will fall to around 35 per cent, the same level seen in the 1930s. The government insists that according to the independent Office for Budget Responsibility, by 2019-20, day-to-day spending would only be at its lowest level since 2002-03 in real terms. Mr Miliband was expected to say: 'The Tories will carry on putting in place their vision of how our country succeeds by stripping public services to the very bone so they hit their target of spending back to levels not seen since the 1930s, before there was a NHS and children left school at 14. 'Be in no doubt what that means: education cut, the NHS undermined, social care devastated, crumbling infrastructure, lower living standards. This is not the future that our great country deserves. This is not the future the great people of our country deserve. Britain can do better than this.' Mr Miliband unveiled Labour's election pledge card, in an echo of the five-point card used by Tony Blair before the 1997 election. Deputy leader Harriet Harman, shadow chancellor Ed Balls and shadow work and pensions secretary Rachel Reeves listen to the speech at the ICC in Birmingham . He argued that Britain's economic prosperity rests on the success of the many. He said: 'Today we set out how we can replace a failed, tired, government for the few with a government that is truly for all the people of Britain. Today I tell you how we will change the way our country is run when I am Prime Minister. 'It is based on a different idea of how we succeed, a different idea of how we live together, a different idea of the kind of country we can become - because the choice at this election is not simply between parties and leaders, but between different visions of our country. Labour's election pledge card sets out five promises to voters: . 'The choice is between the pessimists or the optimists, fear or hope, the few or the many, the good of some or the good of all. 'Today I urge the British people to choose optimism, to choose a country for

Summary: Labour leader says Britain only succeeds when working families succeed . Unveils Labour's election pledge card setting out promises to voters . Election is a choice between a party 'good of some or the good of all' Tories warn Labour's economic plan would bring 'chaos' to the country .


An envelope sent to the White House earlier this week has tested positive for cyanide and further tests will be carried out to confirm the finding, the Secret Service has said. On Monday, an envelope containing an 'unknown milky substance, in a container wrapped in a plastic bag,' appeared at the White House Mail Screening Facility, The Intercept reported. Though initial biological testing yielded negative results, chemical testing returned 'presumptive positive' for cyanide on Tuesday, CNN reported. Secret Service spokesman Brian Leary told CNN that the sample was transported to another facility to confirm the results with a third round of tests. Tests underway: An envelope sent to the White House earlier this week has tested positive for cyanide, the Secret Service said Tuesday, and a third round of tests to confirm the finding will now be carried out . 'Milky Substance:' On Monday, an envelope containing an 'unknown milky substance, in a container wrapped in a plastic bag,' showed up at the White House Mail Screening Facility . The Secret Service will have no further comment because the investigation is ongoing. A law enforcement official said the mail handler suffered no injuries and there were no exposure concerns, Fox reports. An alert identified the return address on the envelope as that of a man with a previous history of incidents with the Secret Service dating back to 1995, The Intercept reports. The man allegedly once sent a package to the White House covered in feces and urine. Then in a 2012 incident, the man sent a package to the White House containing mini alcoholic beverages. Suspicious letters often are sent to some of the country's leading politicians, including the president. Some test positive for hazardous substances while others include threats of death or physical harm. History: An alert identified the return address on the envelope as that of a man with a previous history of incidents with the Secret Service dating back to 1995. He has previously sent letters covered in urine . In June 2013, a West Virginia man was indicted on charges of threatening to kill Obama and his family in a letter that included profanity and racial slurs. A federal judge later dismissed the charges after forensic handwriting analysis conducted by the Secret Service showed that Ryan Kirker, 20, of McMechen, West Virginia, didn't write the letter. Two months earlier, letters sent to Obama, Republican Senator Roger Wicker and Mississippi judge Sadie Holland tested positive for the poison ricin. The letters addressed to the president and to the senator were intercepted before delivery, but one letter reached Holland. She was unharmed. James Everett Dutschke of Tupelo, Mississippi, pleaded guilty in January 2014 to sending the letters and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Summary: An envelope sent to the White House earlier this week has tested positive for cyanide and further tests will be carried out to confirm the finding . The mail handler suffered no injuries and there were no exposure concerns . Authorities say its sender has been mailing packages to the White House since 1995 including ones covered with urine and filled with alcohol .


Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt (above) said Britain would become the first country in the world with a nationwide meningitis B vaccination programme after the Government reached a deal with drug maker GlaxoSmithKline . All babies will be offered an injection against deadly meningitis B – ending a year-long delay, the Health Secretary said yesterday. The vaccine costs £20 a time and is expected to be available on the NHS by the end of the year. Jeremy Hunt’s announcement follows growing pressure from charities, highlighted by the Mail, which warned that children were dying and suffering devastating injuries while wrangling about the cost continued. There are around 1,870 cases of meningitis B in the country each year and it commonly affects the under-fives and teenagers. It leads to around 120 deaths and leaves another 400 with life-long disabilities including brain damage, amputations and blindness. A panel of scientific advisers had recommended in October 2013 that the vaccine should not be introduced as it was not deemed cost-effective. But ministers told the Joint Committee of Vaccination and Immunisation to carry out another assessment and this concluded last March that it should be offered. The Government then spent almost a year negotiating with drugs manufacturers trying to agree a cheaper price. On Saturday, the Mail highlighted how the jab was being denied to babies because of the cost row. Nearly 800,000 babies each year would be eligible for the jab at an average annual cost of £16million. Charities estimate the NHS would spend around £3million treating and caring for just one child who has survived meningitis but is left with life-long disabilities. GPs would give the injection to babies from the age of two months, with boosters at four months and 12 months. In most cases, they would have it with the five-in-one jab and the rotavirus oral vaccination. The move means the UK will be the first country in the world to offer the vaccine to all babies. Mr Hunt said: ‘We can go ahead this year with rolling out the meningitis B vaccine and that’s something families, particularly those with young children, will really welcome.’ Children need three doses in the first year of life, making the maximum final bill for the 700,000 born each year in England and Wales £42million. GPs are also paid a £7.50 fee for each dose administered . Meningitis B can kill a healthy child within hours of the first symptoms. The disease is an infection of the meninges - the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. Since the vaccine was licensed two years ago there have been 1,130 cases, of which at least 452 people died or suffered disabilities. The first symptoms usually include fever, vomiting and headaches. Others include limb pain, pale skin, neck stiffness, dislike of bright lights and confusion. It is commonly found in children under five years of age but can also affect teenagers aged 15 to 19. It is fatal in around 10 per cent of cases. Some of those who survive are left with long-term problems, such as amputation,

Summary: Britain will be first country in the world with the vaccination programme . Government spent almost a year negotiating with manufacturers over price . Almost 800,000 babies would be eligible for jab at annual cost of £16m . Jeremy Hunt’s announcement follows growing pressure from charities .


Next year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro could be a stinker...because of severe pollution in the city's filthy waterways. Athletes have complained of the stench while practising at the sailing venue in the city, with sailors saying they have had to dodge everything from dead animals and discarded sofas to plastic bags. It is estimated that around 60% of the city's sewage is untreated and dumped into the city's waterways which will flow into venues for sailing, rowing and distance swimming at the Olympics. Polluted: Young boys play in the water of Guanabara Bay, where sailing will take place at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games . Trash: Discarded rubbish litters the banks of Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay. Officials face a race against time to now have it cleaned up for the Olympic Games next year . Rubbish: Tyres, office seats and televisions are amongst just some of the junk that is washed up in the bay . Garbage: Between approximately 80 and 100 tonnes of garbage are washed into the bay every day, including household waste and raw sewage . Guanabara Bay, one of the iconic locations of Rio, is still blighted by sewage, industrial pollution and illegal dumping. Several Olympic sailors have complained it is the dirtiest place they have ever trained or competed in. Nick Thompson, one of Britain's top sailors, said recently: 'Water quality is my biggest personal concern. If you are sick during the Games, it's game over.' Ahead of next year's Games, he plans to take 'probiotic supplements and fish oil to strengthen the gut' as he bids to avoid illness. And Stephen Park, British Sailing Team's manager, said recently: 'The sailors are on various supplements to mitigate against it, but we can't do anything about the water quality'. It has been estimated that between approximately 80 and 100 tonnes of garbage are washed into the bay every day - but the government only manage to remove around 400 tonnes per month. In February, thousands of dead fish were found floating in the waters of the bay. And in December, a drug-resistant 'super bacteria' normally found in hospitals was also discovered in the water around the bay. In total, 15 cities share the bay's shoreline and it is estimated that the waste of eight million people is still being untreated as it flows into the water, producing over 18,000 litres of sewage per second. Iconic: Guanabara Bay is one of the most iconic sights of Rio de Janeiro, seen here with Sugarloaf Mountaton in the background . Junk: Dead fish and discarded plastic cups lie next to a burst football on the sands of Guanabara Bay . Waste: Everyday household waste litters the shores of Guanabara Bay in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro . Clean up: Thousands of dead fish had to be removed from the bay by the city's council workers last month . Removed: Guanabara Bay is blighted by sewage, industrial pollution and illegal dumping . It has been estimated that fecal matter in the city's water system can reach more than 200 times

Summary: Athletes complain of condition of venues set to host sailing and swimming . Lack of funding has resulted in delays of clean-up promises . Clean up of the the iconic Guanabara Bay is well behind schedule . Just 17 months to go until Opening Ceremony in Maracana Stadium .


His paintings are some of the most valuable in the world - yet many of them are slowly fading away. Now scientists have discovered Vincent Van Gogh's masterpiece's are falling victim to the artist's choice of pigments he used in his paint. They have found that a rare mineral in an intense red-coloured paint used by the Dutch impressionist is turning white as it breaks down into flaky white crystals. Scroll down for video . The colours in Van Gogh's masterpiece Sunflowers, two versions of which are shown above on display at the National Gallery, are feared to have also changed as the yellow and red pigments have degraded over time . Samples from Van Gogh's paintings have been found to contain the lead-based mineral plumbonacrite that reacts with carbon dioxide in the air. They say this mineral is the missing link that may explain why the red lead paint, known as minimum, is turning white. Red lead is not the first pigment to be found in Van Gogh's work to be failing to stand the test of time. Researchers recently revealed that a red lake pigment he also used has been fading. This had led them to conclude that the blue irises of his Field with Irises near Arles, painted in 1888, were originally a purple colour. Curators at the Van Gogh Musuem in Amsterdam have also found that the colours in Van Gogh's Bedroom are also fading during a project to restore the painting. They found in a series of letters to his brother and sister, Van Gogh described in detail the vivid colours of his room. This allowed scientists to reconstruct how the painting would have originally looked. They found that the pale brown floor should have been a richer purple and peach colour while the blue walls were originally an orange-red and violet. Previous work by Professor Janssens has also shown that a bright yellow paint, known as chrome yellow, in Van Gogh's paintings has also been changing colour. When exposed to ultraviolet light, his team found the bright orange-yellow pigment darkened into a chocolate brown colour. He believes that Van Gogh's technique of blending white and yellow paint together may actually be to blame for the chemical reactions causing this darkening. The researchers, from the University of Antwerp, Belgium, studied microscopic paint samples taken from Van Gogh's Wheat Stack Under a Cloudy Sky, which he painted in 1889. Dr Koen Janssens, a chemist at the University of Antwerp, said their findings may explain why other paintings by Van Gogh, such as the priceless Sunflowers and The Bedroom, have faded over time. Speaking to Chemistry World, he said: 'Normally, the idea is these paintings are there for a hundred years, or 500 years, and they’re static – nothing really changes. 'But the opposite is actually true when you look in detail.' The researchers examined a minute flake of paint taken from a globule on the surface of the pond in the artists oil on canvas painting Wheat Stack Under a Cloudy Sky. The pond originally featured bold red

Summary: Red lead pigment used by Vincent van Gogh has been found to be fading . Impurities in the paint may have triggered a chemical reaction in sunlight . Scientists found a rare lead-based mineral has been forming in the paint . This then reacts with carbon dioxide from the air to create white crystals . They warn that many of the artist's paintings may be at risk of this process . They examined Wheat Stack Under a Cloudy Sky and found it had faded .


Having concentrated on her career up until her mid 30s, Claire Patterson had still not met Mr Right and was conscious that her biological clock was ticking. With a professional career under her belt and financially stable, the photographer decided she wanted a baby of her own - and decided to adopt. After sailing through the process, she was shown a video of a little boy who melted her heart. ‘He was sitting down and then suddenly he smiled and that was it,’ Claire said. Claire Patterson was delighted when she was told she could adopt a baby boy . ‘I didn’t want any child with a disability as I was a single adopter and I couldn’t facilitate that. ‘It said in his child performance report that he was a healthy, babbling baby boy and I was thrilled when I was told I could collect him. ‘It was such a special day and he was going to be my very special boy, I was very excited.’ Claire knew that her child had some mild developmental delay but said she felt optimistic. ‘I thought he couldn’t crawl because he had been in care and thought with a bit of determination and one-to-one care from me, it was only a matter of time.’ Having only seen the video and some photographs, Claire, who is now 40, started to worry when she met him and took him home two weeks later: '‘I was concerned about the shape of his head. It seemed to be very flat at the back, but even then, I didn’t know what was to come,’. She said looking back, alarm bells should have rung sooner that there was something seriously wrong with her son. ‘He didn’t do anything you would expect a child of his age to do,’ she said. ‘He couldn’t roll over, he couldn’t talk or crawl and had very poor muscle tone.’ The look of love: Claire plays with the little boy she handed back to social services after the tot started suffering as many as 36 seizures a day . She took him to speech therapy and would encourage him constantly, but said he never missed her if she went out of the room and didn’t speak at all, other than one word, ‘mummy’. Having adopted him in 2011, Claire had persevered and the little boy learnt to walk. However, having been to visit her parents in the Lake District in October 2012, Claire’s world began to disintegrate. ‘I’d just pulled into a petrol station in Preston when I turned around and he was in the back of the car and started to jolt - he was having a seizure. It was one of the most terrifying moments of my life.’ Claire took many photographs of the little boy in the two years he spent with her, including this one . Unfortunately, it was the first of many seizures which eventually resulted in him going to Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. ‘He had neurological damage, or brain damage, and had been born that way,’ Claire said.

Summary: Thrilled to become mother to little 18-month-old boy . Taught youngster to walk and say 'mummy' Son began having up to 36 seizures a day prompting medical probe . Tests revealed child had previously undiagnosed brain damage . Photographer says she had no option but to hand tot back . Has now set up website Adoption Disruption UK to provide support for others for whom adoption breaks down .


The celebrity hairstylist behind Karlie Kloss' trademark bob has found himself in the midst of a financial scandal after reports emerged that it was alleged tax delinquency which led to the closure of his high-end namesake salon at New York City's Sherry-Netherland hotel last January. Garren, who goes by his first name only, has trimmed the tresses of hundreds of celebrity clients; earlier this year, he styled Karlie and Taylor Swift's hair for the March cover of Vogue, and worked backstage at New York Fashion Week working with the likes of Gigi Hadid and Anna Ewers. However, despite achieving something of a celebrity status among his fans, the stylist is believed to $504,387.42 in back taxes, according to Page Six, and is also thought to owe several of his former employees several months’ worth of wages. Close client: Garren posed backstage with Karlie Kloss at the Anna Sui fall 2013 show. The legendary hairstylist is responsible for giving the model her trademark bob . Selfie time: Garren and the 22-year-old model took a minute to take a snapshot during New York Fashion Week in 2014 . Other former stylists who worked at his salon claim that they were never informed the business would be shutting down for good, and were left without any information after simply being told not to come into work. One staffer told Page Six that Garren even claimed the salon was closed on New Year's Day because of 'electrical problems'. Although many of his former employees are angry over the surprise closure, the legendary hairstylist remains popular with high-powered Manhattanites, who are now requesting him to make house calls. 'No matter what happens, no one is going to take away his one thousand Vogue covers,' a staffer told the publication. Day of primping: One of Garren's clients can be seen reading a magazine at his former New York City salon, which suddenly shuttered last January . Sleek design: Garren's former employees sat behind the counter at his namesake salon . The source continued: 'There are clients that said: "I would never see him again" [but] who now hire him to cut their hair in their kitchens. They are just so happy to have him [doing house calls].' And even though the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance reports that Garren owes a half a million dollars as of February 18, 2015, his talent is still in high demand. Garren, who has yet to comment about the allegations, is reportedly going to be featured in upcoming W magazine’s May issue. When the news of his salon's closure first broke last January, a spokesperson for his hair care product line told Page Six that he had closed the shop because he had plans to expand his product line and that he also had plans to open a salon in Miami in 2016. Dynamic duo: Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss had their hair styled by Garren for this March cover of Vogue . Iconic star: Garren styled Madonna's hair for the cover of her latest album Rebel Heart .

Summary: Garren, who is known only by his first name, has worked with the likes of Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner and Madonna . The stylist abruptly shut down his salon without warning in January and reportedly owes his former employees several months' worth of wages . Private clients are believed to be paying him to cut their hair at their homes .


From babywear to wedding rings, ISIS supporters have been showing off their appalling taste in fashion on social media. Most ISIS merchandises appear to be cheaply made and poor quality, always adorned with the ISIS badge. The uninspiring fashion pieces have been seen being worn by fighters, mothers and babies living in ISIS territory in Syria and Iraq. ISIS Infant: Jihadi mothers have regularly posted pictures of their babies wrapped up in an assortment of terrible fashion creations. Indoctrinated: Young babies have been pictured, miserably wrapped in Islamic State flags and an assortment of ill fitting hats. Naturally nearly all the merchandises are based around the dull colour scheme of black and white. The uninspiring colours embody the values of the extremist group’s flag, the famous black banner long associated with Islamic State and radical Islam. Any other colour could be a hint of apostasy, or worse interest in the tight fitting world of Western clothes. From schoolbags to berets, ISIS's vile taste in fashion and merchandises knows no limits. Jihadi mothers in Syria and Iraq obsessively show off their little darlings, decked out in Islamic State’s latest naff fashion pieces. Young babies have been pictured, miserably wrapped in Islamic State rugs, highlighting the extremist group’s obsession with indoctrinating children from a young age. Oblivious to their unexplained allegiance to the group, their heads have been covered with an itchy looking hats with the ISIS logo emblazoned on in Arabic. Unaware of their fashion faux pas, some kids have been forced to wear mini ISIS military uniforms and t-shirts. Oblivious to their unexplained allegiance to the group, this ISIS child's head has been covered with an itchy looking hat, emblazoned with 'God is Great' in Arabic. Other children have been kitted out in ill-fitting military uniforms, struggling to hold onto the rifle which has been thrusted into their arms for the photo. School children have been photographed, proudly wearing ISIS branded school bags as they walk to school. One young girl is pictured posing from behind to show off her own ISIS draw string bag. Wearing a thick quilted pink coat, matching gloves and a niqab, the seven old is dwarfed by the heavy bag. Casio watches are one of the most popular brand in Syria and Iraq, appealing to many fighters due to their durability and low cost. Cheap rings and watches seem to always be on show, with jihadists desperate to show off their appalling taste in fashion. For the fighters, one of the essential fashion items is the wrist watch, specifically cheap, digit time pieces, easily found in Syria and Iraq. Casio watches are one of the most popular brand in Syria and Iraq, appealing to many fighters due to their durability and low cost. In contrast, Senior ISIS figures seem to prefer more expensive tastes in watches. ISIS’s leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, was spotted wearing an expensive Omega watch when he declared the creation of the caliphate in July 2014. Fashion statement: One jihadi fighter proudly shows off his oversized watch, cheap ring and silver pistol. Bling ring:

Summary: Jihadists on social media have become obsessed with showing off their latest piece of Jihadi fashion, branded with the ISIS logo. Tacky rings, cheap watches and snoods are popular among ISIS fighters . Chilling photo show children wearing military uniforms and ISIS school bags . Even babies are forced to wear uncomfortable looking ISIS babywear .


After an impressive 2014 Josh Warrington is bidding to become Leeds' very own Ricky Hatton and the Leeds Warrior has set his sights on winning world titles. The featherweight fighter earned the British, Commonwealth and European belts last year and the 24-year-old will be looking to continue his winning start to 2015 when he faces Filipino Dennis Tubieron on April 11. The bout in his home town at the First Direct Arena, Leeds comes just weeks after outclassing Edwin Tellez in Berlin in February - his first fight outside the UK. Featherweight boxer Josh Warrington is aiming to bring world titles to Leeds . The 24-year-old is facing Filipino fighter Dennis Tubieron at the First Direct Arena in Leeds in April . Promoters Matchroom Boxing have released a behind-the-scenes video of Warrington as he prepares to preserve his undefeated record and make it 21 wins out 21 professional fights. 'I grew up watching Ricky Hatton from Manchester,' Warrington says. 'I thought that was something special, I though "why hasn't Leeds got that". 'I want to bring success to the city of Leeds. I want to bring world titles to Leeds. All the years of training and sacrifice all comes down to this one moment.' Warrington is undefeated having recorded 20 wins out of 20 professional fights . The featherweight enjoyed a successful 2014 and started 2015 with a win in first fight abroad last month . The video provides glimpses of Warrington's rigorous training schedule as he runs in the countryside and works out in the gym as he prepares for April's fight. The bout with Tubieron is a world title eliminator fight and the winner will land the vacant WBC International featherweight strap.

Summary: Featherweight Josh Warrington is undefeated in 20 professional fights . The 24-year-old won his first fight abroad in Berlin last month . Warrington takes on Filipino Dennis Tubieron in Leeds on April 11 . Leeds Warrior is setting his sights on winning world titles .


At one minute to three, Tony Mowbray walked from the spacious Ricoh Arena tunnel, gave a thumbs up to the photographers clicking away and returned to the capricious game that is football management. By five o’clock, he must have been wondering quite what he’d thrown himself back into after a rollercoaster afternoon that did nothing to soothe Coventry City’s acute relegation anxieties. Mowbray had not stood on a touchline since October 19, 2013, when his Middlesbrough team were beaten 3-2 by Barnsley at Oakwell. The game has certainly not grown any kinder or more predictable in the meantime. Coventry's Jim O'Brien opens the scoring for the home side in just the fourth minute of the match . Coventry City: Burge, Phillips, Pennington, Martin, Stokes, O'Brien (Jackson 77),, Barton (Odelusi 62), Fleck, Nouble, Tudgay (Williams 63), Samuel . Subs not used: Webster, Turgott, Finch, Charles-Cook . Booked: O'Brien . Scorer(s): O'Brien 4, Odelusi 70 . Port Vale: Neal, Veseli, Inniss (McGivern 36), Robertson, Dickinson, Moore (Daniel 81), Brown, O'Connor, Marshall, Williamson (Dodds 77), Pope . Subs not used: Yates, Birchall, Lines, Johnson . Booked: Dickinson, Inniss . Scorer(s): Pope 40, Marshall 45, O'Connor 76 . Referee: Mick Russell . Attendance: 9,446 . The 51-year-old Yorkshireman, late of Hibernian, West Brom, Celtic and Teesside, spoke of restoring City’s glory days when he arrived in the week. But his short-term contract speaks of a more pressing mission - saving the Sky Blues, famously FA Cup winners in 1987 and staple of the top flight for many years, from the indignity of League Two football. They remain above the relegation zone - just, by a sole point - after this 3-2 defeat but the new boss will be under no illusions that this is no time for grand future plans, just steely focus and cast-iron resolve. The initial signs had been so positive. On the first sunny afternoon of Spring, the whole place seemed energised by Mowbray’s arrival and Coventry had a precious lead just four minutes in. From the left, the ball was worked into Dominic Samuel’s feet but he couldn’t get them synchronised to shoot. Instead, he passed backwards to O’Brien in plenty of space and he picked out the bottom corner with a perfectly-placed shot from 20 yards. Tony Mowbray issues instructions from the touchline during his first game in charge of Coventry . ‘We are staying up’, sang the home faithful, confident again that a club in the Premier League as recently as 2000-01 wouldn’t be playing fourth tier football next season for the first time since 1959. Mowbray - who spent most of the match stood, hands in pockets, on the edge of his technical area - betrayed little emotion. It was only a start, after all. The Sky Blues were well on top, looking threatening going forward and Samuel’s deflected shot from a good position had Chris Neal scrambling across. But Vale, who still harbour hopes of reaching the play-offs, slowly grew into the game and took command in the minutes just before half-time. First, Tom Pope was left with

Summary: Jim O'Brien gave the home side the lead in just the fourth minute . Tom Pope leveled for the visitors five minutes before half-time . Minutes later Port Vale took the lead through Mark Marshall . Substitute Sanmi Odelusi drew Coventry level with 20 minutes left . Michael O'Connor gave Vale the lead again though six minutes later .


Police SWAT team members converged on a Philadelphia-area firehouse after a report of hostages on Tuesday ended with the arrest of a former volunteer firefighter. A call about an armed man at the LaMott Fire Company in Cheltenham Township, about 10 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, came in at about 10:40 a.m. Tuesday. The suspect, about 30 years old, threatened the men as he entered the fire company and sounded 'very upset' as he talked to a hostage negotiator. Scroll down for video . Swarmed: A reportedly disgruntled firefighter was taken from a firehouse outside Philadelphia on Tuesday after reports of an armed man and hostage situation had police SWAT members swarming the building in Cheltenham Township before noon Tuesday . Disgruntled? Police say the suspect is an ex-firefighter who was in a dispute with the fire company up until yesterday . Footage showed the man coming out of the fire house with his arms up as police aimed guns at him, forced him to the ground and frisked him before cuffing him and hauling him off in a van. According to 6abc.com, police say the suspect is a former firefighter who was in a dispute with the fire company up until yesterday, when he was reportedly fired. After he allegedly entered the building, a shot rang out and employees scattered. All but four firefighters remained inside. 'Before we received the call he did fire one shot into the wall,' Cheltenham Township Police Chief John Norris told NBC Philadelphia. The suspect immediately released one of the hostages before holding three firefighters hostage for about an hour before police were able to diffuse the tense situation. Heavily armed SWAT members entered the firehouse through an open garage and then closed a door behind them. SWAT: Heavily armed police SWAT members swarmed the LaMott Fire Company in Cheltenham Township, about 10 miles north of downtown Philadelphia around 11am . Footage showed the man coming out of the fire house with his arms up as police aimed guns at him, forced him to the ground and frisked him before cuffing him and hauling him off in a van . Some fifteen minutes later, after apparently talking the firefighter down, police emerged from the firehouse along with the suspect. 'He gave up to the SWAT team without a fight, there were no problems,' said Norris told. 'The main thing is nobody got hurt.' Police say the firefighter shot one shot into a wall before their arrival at the scene. The firehouse was being processed as a crime scene. Meanwhile, police shut down the area surrounding the small firehouse, which is near a park and two schools. Officials praised the hostages' fortitude. 'They're a great bunch of guys,' township fire marshal Joseph O'Neill said. 'You couldn't ask for a better bunch.' The suspect and hostages were taken to a police station for questioning, Norris said. He wasn't sure what charges would be filed. Quick negotiation: Authorities entered an open garage door and closed the door behind them. They remained in the firehouse for about 15 minutes before

Summary: The former volunteer firefighter allegedly took hostages before 11am Tuesday after firing into a wall at LaMott Fire Co. in Cheltenham Township . The suspect, who was believed to be around 30 years old, held three fellow firefighters in the firehouse for about an hour . He reportedly was a volunteer with the company until Monday, when he was fired for reasons not immediately disclosed . Heavily armed police SWAT members entered the building through an open garage door and returned with the suspect after just 15 minutes .


The U.S. government on Thursday asked an appeals court to lift a temporary hold on President Barack Obama's executive action to shield millions of illegal immigrants from deportation, arguing it can't wait for the judge who blocked the action to make a ruling on a similar request. Justice Department attorneys filed an emergency motion with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana, to lift a preliminary injunction issued last month by U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen in Brownsville, Texas. The injunction had been issued on the request of a coalition of 26 states that filed a lawsuit to overturn Obama's immigration plan. OFF TO COURT: President Barack Obama has responded to a Texas judge's injunction halting his immigration executive actions by demanding an appeals court overrule him . HERE COMES THE JUDGE: Federal jurist Andrew Hanen called the Obama administration on the carpet and put the brakes on the president's immigration plan . The states, led by Texas, argue that Obama's action was unconstitutional and would force them to invest more in law enforcement, health care and education. DECISION TIME: Federal Judge Priscilla Owen will likely make the call on whether to overturn Hanen, her former law school classmate . The injunction was intended to stall Obama's actions – which would spare from deportation as many as 5 million people who are in the U.S. illegally – while the lawsuit progresses through the courts. Many Republicans in Congress and states led by Republicans oppose the action, saying Obama overstepped his authority as president. Obama said he had to act because Congress has failed to pass comprehensive immigration reform. The Justice Department had asked Hanen to lift the injunction while the case was appealed to the 5th Circuit. But Hanen put that request on hold pending a hearing on March 19 to review allegations the government misled him about the implementation of part of the immigration plan. In their 21-page motion, Justice Department attorneys called the injunction 'unprecedented and wrong' and argued lifting it was crucial as the order 'irreparably interferes with (the Homeland Security Department's) ability to protect the Homeland and secure our borders.' Justice Department attorneys said that if the injunction is not lifted, it should at least apply either only to Texas or to the 26 states that sued. 'President Obama's unconstitutional use of executive power to accomplish what he couldn't do in Congress sets a dangerous precedent that threatens the fabric of our Republic,' Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a statement responding to the Justice Department's emergency motion. 'The state of Texas and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other states will continue to oppose the President's unilateral and lawless actions,' Paxton added. A coalition of 14 states, including California and Iowa, and the District of Columbia filed a motion on Thursday with the 5th Circuit in support of lifting the injunction. They argued the immigration actions will benefit states through increased tax revenues and improved public safety. But Texas has on its side a longer list: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana,

Summary: 26 states sued in federal court and won a temporary injunction preventing the White House from mainstreaming more than 5 million illegal immigrants . Judge Andrew Hanen put on the brakes, saying the policy could cause harms that it would be impossible to undo . Now the Obama administration is going over Hanen's head to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, demanding it overturn Hanen . Obama wants to give Social Security numbers, green cards and work permits to some who are in the country illegally, and guarantee them they won't be deported for at least two years .


Nasa says the Opportunity rover has passed the marathon mark for driving on Mars. The space agency said the car sized rover's odometer checked in at 26.2 miles — the distance of a marathon. The official time? Eleven years and two months. Scroll down for video . A marathon on Mars: This map shows the rover's entire traverse from landing to that point. Opportunity and its twin Spirit landed on Mars in January 2004 for what was supposed to be a three-month mission. Both uncovered geologic signs of ancient water. Spirit's mission ended in 2011 not long after it got stuck in Martian sand. Scientists and engineers will celebrate Opportunity's achievement by holding their own marathon relay at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which manages the mission. Last year, Opportunity broke the record for off-Earth distance traveled that was previously held by the Soviet Union's Lunokhod 2 moon rover. Opportunity and its twin Spirit landed on Mars in January 2004 for what was supposed to be a three-month mission. Both uncovered geologic signs of ancient water. Spirit's mission ended in 2011 not long after it got stuck in Martian sand. 'This is the first time any human enterprise has exceeded the distance of a marathon on the surface of another world,' said John Callas, Opportunity project manager at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. 'A first time happens only once.' The long-lived rover surpassed the marathon mark during a drive of 153 feet (46.5 meters). The vehicle surpassed marathon distance of 26.219 miles (42.195 kilometers) with a drive completed on March 24, 2015, during the 3,968th Martian day, or sol, of Opportunity's work on Mars . Some of the highlights along the route as NASA's Mars Exploration Rover Opportunity drove as far as a marathon race during the first 11 years and two months after its January 2004 landing in Eagle Crater. This Jan. 6, 2015 panorama provided by NASA of a 'Marathon Valley' was taken by the NASA rover Opportunity. 'This mission isn't about setting distance records, of course; it's about making scientific discoveries on Mars and inspiring future explorers to achieve even more,' said Steve Squyres, Opportunity principal investigator at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. 'Still, running a marathon on Mars feels pretty cool.' Opportunity's original three-month prime mission in 2004 yielded evidence of environments with liquid water soaking the ground and flowing on planet's surface. As the rover continued to operate far beyond expectations for its lifespan, scientists chose the rim of Endeavour Crater as a long-term destination. Since 2011, examinations of Endeavour's rim have provided information about ancient wet conditions less acidic, and more favourable for microbial life, than the environment that left clues found earlier in the mission. Earlier this year an increasing frequency of computer resets has prompted the rover team to make plans to reformat the rover's flash memory. The resets, including a dozen this month, interfere with the rover's planned science activities, even though recovery from each incident is completed within a day or two. 'Worn-out cells in the flash memory

Summary: Opportunity and its twin Spirit landed on Mars in January 2004, and mission was supposed to last for three-months . Last year, Opportunity broke record for off-Earth distance traveled beating Soviet Union's Lunokhod 2 moon rover .


Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. will be released from a federal prison on Thursday and will serve out the remainder of his term in a Washington, D.C., halfway house, former U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy told The Associated Press after visiting Jackson behind bars. Kennedy said he spoke with Jackson at the minimum security federal prison camp in Montgomery, Alabama, where the son of the civil rights leader has been serving a 2 ½-year sentence after pleading guilty to illegally spending $750,000 in campaign funds on more than 3,000 personal items. The expenditures included fur capes, lavish interior decorations for his home and rock music memorabilia. Jackson's plea deal was arranged just two days after he was re-elected to represent his Illinois congressional district. At the time Republicans cried foul, noting that they would have had a chance to win hsi seat if news had emerged before Election Day. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Former Illinois Rep Jesse Jackson Jr and his wife, Sandra, were both convicted of federal crimes in a scheme that involved spending mroe than $750,000 of his campaign money on more than 3,000 personal items . BIG HOUSE: Jackson sered his time at the Butner Federal Correctional Complex outside of Raleigh, North Carolina – the same prison where investment fraudster Bernie Madoff is incarcerated . Jackson Jr.'s father, Rev. Jesse Jackson (left) and his wife Jacqueline Lavinia Brown (right) attended court sessions in 2013 and were present for their son's sentencing . Jackson began the sentence on Nov. 1, 2013. The Bureau of Prisons lists his final release date as Sept. 20, 2015. The disgraced lawmaker's crime was officially described as wire and mail fraud, catch-all federal criminal categories frequently used as placeholders for financial corruption. His wife, Sandra, was also sentenced to a year in prison in connection with the corruption scheme. She pleaded guilty to a single charge of filing a false tax return in an attempt to hide the fraud. Court documents showed that Sandra, a Chicago city councilwoman when she was charged, had spent her husband's campaign funds on vacations, electronics and furs. She was ordered to pay $22,000 in restitution, in addition to the $750,000 her husband had to pay back. The U.S. Marshals Service seized all the items purchased illegally and auctioned everything to repay what they stole. Also sold was their richly decorated Washington, D.C. townhouse. The haul included one of the late singer Michael Jackson's fedoras and a guitar reportedly signed by both Michael Jackson and rock star Eddie Van Halen. In an unusual arrangement, a federal judge allowed Mrs. Jackson to avoid reporting to prison until her husband's release so that their children would not lose both parents at once. She will likely begin serving her sentence in September. Jesse Jackson Jr. sold his Washington, D.C. town house (pictured) to help pay a $750,000 forfeiture he owed after his guilty plea . The US Marshals Service auctioned off some of the Jacksons' ill-gotten goods – including these two furs . Kennedy said he was in the area giving a

Summary: Former congressman pleaded guilty in 2013 to illegally spending $750,000 in campaign funds on himself and his wife – buying more than 3,000 items . Sentenced to 30 months but will move to a halfway house tomorrow after serving barely half of that behind bars . Another former Democratic congressman visited him in prison and learned about the impending move . Jackson was diagnosed with bipolar disorder before his downward spiral . His father is the civil rights activist and preacher Rev. Jesse Jackson .