Police say a Pennsylvania woman high from smoking methamphetamine has fatally shot her husband after mistaking him for an intruder. Police say 31-year-old Trista Zickefoose shot her 40-year-old husband, Greg, on Sunday night at their duplex apartment in Knox Township, about 80 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Authorities say that the couple had argued after smoking the drug together and that Trista Zickefoose later heard a noise that she believed was from an intruder. Scroll down for video . Incident: Police say 31-year-old Trista Zickefoose shot her 40-year-old husband, Greg, on Sunday night . Incident: The shooting reportedly took place at the couple's duplex apartment in Knox Township . Police say she grabbed a 9mm pistol she kept under her pillow and fired a warning shot. Police say her husband tried to take the gun away from her, but she shot him in the chest. She remains jailed Tuesday on a charge of criminal homicide. Court records don't list an attorney for her. Neighbor Ray Chappel told WJAC 'Well, I was awake last night and I heard a sound, I didn’t know if it was a gunshot or what. I wasn't expecting it. They seem to be nice people. She was nice. She used to walk her little girl down the street all the time.' Another neighbor, Regina Sarvey, told WTAJ 'What woke me up was the flash of the cameras it was so bright and they were taking pictures over at this neighbor's yard. I've seen them walking their dog and I've seen their little kids. Nathan Britton, who also lives in the community, told the television station 'I saw some flashing lights and what not out back here and I was looking around and saw they were across the street and there was fire trucks and an ambulance.' Crime: Police say Zickefoose's husband tried to take the gun away from her, but she shot him in the chest. She remains jailed Tuesday on a charge of criminal homicide .

Summary: Police say 31-year-old Trista Zickefoose shot her 40-year-old husband, Greg, on Sunday night at their duplex apartment in Knox Township . Authorities say that the couple had argued after smoking the drug together . Trista Zickefoose later heard a noise that she believed was from an intruder, police said .


British No 1 Andy Murray is finally back-to his best after an injury-plagued and frustrating 2014, and is on the verge of rediscovering his best form – that's according to mum Judy Murray. It has been an electric start to the new season for Murray – his quarter-final win against Spaniard Feliciano Lopez last month was enough to see him pass Tim Henman for the most wins by a British player in the open era – it was the 497th victory of his career at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Murray was also a beaten finalist in this year's Australian Open by world No 1 Novak Djokovic back in January, while after reaching the semi-final in Indian Wells last week, Murray is now the second highest points scorer on the ATP Tour this year. Andy Murray poses with fans after his practice at the Crandon Park in Miami . Murray practices for his first match at the 2015 Miami Open at the Crandon Park . A look at the 'Race for London' confirms this has been a decent start to the year for Murray, with him ahead of Tomas Berdych, Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer, in that order. Mum Judy – the current captain of the women's Fed Cup team and star of reality television show Strictly Come Dancing – is convinced Murray's back operation in late 2013 severely hampered his performances across the last 12 months. And she feels son Andy, who is marrying Kim Sears on April 11 in Dunblane Cathedral, is only just starting to move as he did in 2013 when he lifted the Wimbledon title and challenged the supremacy of Djokovic as the world's best player on a near weekly basis. Murray is put through his paces ahead of the Miami Open . Murray had a difficult 2014 due to a back injury but is back to his best now according to mum Judy . '2014 was a difficult year for Andy because he was returning from back surgery and any kind of surgery you just don't recover quickly from,' said Judy Murray, speaking at the SSE Arena at Wembley, where she is a mentor for SSE's Next Generation programme, which provides vital financial and development support to 100 young athletes from across the UK and Ireland. 'But I think when it's in your back it takes a long time to get it to the stage where you can put it through what you need to, to play tennis at the very top level and I think once he got into the back end of the season he finished it very strong. 'He won three tournaments, he qualified for the end of year finals and finished the year at six in the world, which is an incredible achievement considering he had what he would say was an inconsistent season. Amelie Mauresmo watches Murray during practice in Miami . 'But then he had a really good off season with his coach Amelie Mauresmo and played incredible tennis all the way through Australia and the preparation events.

Summary: Andy Murray is in America preparing for the Miami Open . Murray suffered a back injury in 2014 and was not at his best . Mum Judy says her son has nowremoved and playing his best tennis .


If you thought Rosie Huntington-Whiteley slept in baggy jumpers and elasticated bottoms, you can think again. As her new campaign images attest, when you're one of Britain's most famous supermodels, sleeping in silk and satin is the only option. The model and lingerie designer has unveiled her Rosie for Autograph summer sleepwear collection - and it's full of mix and match pieces featuring sophisticated hues of slate blue and silver with colour pops of peach and floral prints. Rosie, 27, models her sophisticated summer sleepwear range for Autograph at M&S in these new images . Rosie, 27, was inspired by all things oriental and she also incorporated the vintage glamour trend she does so well each season. The Devon-born model's latest pieces, featuring pure silk and French designed lace detailing, have been designed to add a touch of luxury to your night’s sleep, says Rosie. Speaking about the latest drop, which is Rosie's tenth for the brand, Soozie Jenkinson, Head of Lingerie Design for M&S, said: 'Our Rosie for Autograph summer collection takes inspiration from the Orient in colour, styling and pattern. 'In sleepwear, new shapes such as the square cut cover up creates new layering looks whilst the new woodblock inspired signature print in matte crepe de chine is cut into new slick silhouettes; the short kimono, the play suit, the camisole and the negligee.' The model and designer was inspired by all things oriental and she also incorporated the vintage glamour trend she does so well each season . Rosie says that the latest pieces she has created, which feature pure silk and French designed lace detailing, will add a touch of luxury to your night's sleep . As well as sexier silk dresses, Rosie has included more casual bedtime cover-ups, too . The Devon-born model sure likes the finer things in life; her designs, which are priced between £15 and £59, come in luxe silk and French designed lace. Last month, the M&S lingerie model won the Model Of The Year at Elle magazine's Style Awards in London and these campaign images prove why. According to Elle, they chose to recognise Rosie for her contribution to the industry over a career spanning more than ten years, during which time she has graced international catwalks for brands including Burberry, Prada, Givenchy and Balmain. Rosie splits time between Los Angeles and London while maintaining her career and relationship with Jason Statham. Model and lingerie designer Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also recently unveiled her Rosie for Autograph summer lingerie collection . Speaking to InStyle last month, Rosie revealed that she likes her men to come a little 'rough around the edges.' She described her interest in men's style by saying: 'I like men who keep it real and simple. I’m never attracted to a man who looks like he may take longer than me to get ready.' 'I like men in classic jeans, a T-shirt, and a cool jacket,' she continued. 'For the evening, a suit or a tux is always pretty hot. Steve McQueen and Paul Newman are my kind of guys. Confident,

Summary: Rosie, 27, models her summer sleepwear range for Autograph at M&S . Was inspired by all things oriental and colour palette is sophisticated . The Devon-born beauty voted Model of the Year at ELLE Style Awards .


Tragedy: Ian Anderson says he watched as police shot his service dog Burberry . A man lost his best friend on Sunday after he says a police officer shot and killed his beloved service dog Burberry while responding to a call in the neighborhood. Ian Anderson of San Diego says he's absolutely heartbroken after being forced to watch police shoot his 6-year-old pit bull Burberry over the weekend. He says it's all because the dog was spooked and was barking. NBC reports that officers were called just before 5:30 a.m. on Sunday for a domestic disturbance call in Anderson's neighborhood. When police arrived they were confronted by the 50 to 60 pound dog Burberry and one of the officers fired his gun. Anderson claims that Burberry started barking when police knocked on his door and that they even had the wrong address for the domestic dispute call. He says that no arrests were made that night. Anderson says one officer petted the pit bull but that the other officer reacted with fear at seeing the dog and hearing him bark. 'The other officer yelled and screamed at the dog for no reason to get inside. It startled the dog,' Anderson said. '[The officer] jumped back, went this way, drew his weapon,' he said. 'Boom. Shot right in the head and he was done. He was dead.' Dead: Burberry, 6, was a service dog who helped children with Down syndrome and aided Ian Anderson with his debilitating anxiety following the death of his father . Anderson says his dog was the best dog that anyone could ever ask for and that he helped children with Down syndrome. Anderson said that dog also helped him to overcome his debilitating sadness after losing his father. 'They’re there to put their heads on your lap and you know everything is going to be okay. There's just no way to explain the bond,' he said. Member of the family: Ian Anderson says that Burberry was the best dog anyone could ever ask for and was like a member of his family . Surveillance: There is footage of the shooting and a police officer can be seen petting the dog as another officer later shoots the dog in the head once it starts barking . 'He was the best dog in the entire world,' Anderson said as he held back his tears. 'I would do anything to have him back right now. Absolutely anything. The San Diego Police Department issued a statement following the incident. 'The preservation of life is our top priority and this includes the lives of animals. This incident is currently being investigated as any Officer Involved Shooting would be to assure proper procedures were followed. Any further comments prior to the completion of the investigation would simply be premature.' Service dog: Burberry was dedicated to helping children with Down syndrome as a certified service dog . Tragic end: Burberry, pictured celebrating his fifth birthday, was just six-years-old when he died .

Summary: Ian Anderson was forced to watch San Diego Police shoot his pit bull Burberry while responding to a domestic dispute call in the neighborhood . Burberry, 6, was a service dog who helped children with Down syndrome and also helped Anderson overcome his father's death . Anderson says one officer petted Burberry but the other fired his gun when Burberry got spooked and started barking . 'He was the best dog in the entire world,' Anderson said as he held back his tears .


It had to be James Milner, didn't it? The man who already has social media history woke up this morning to find himself, once again, the unwitting subject of sniggers around the globe when a video of him being nutmegged by Lionel Messi before awkwardly tumbling on the Nou Camp went viral. In the stands Pep Guardiola put his hands to his face while up in the commentary box Gary Neville branded it 'barbaric'. James Milner (right) attempts to shackle Lionel Messi during Manchester City's European exit . Milner's spoof Twitter account Boring James Milner has amassed over 389,000 followers . No matter that his team-mate Fernandinho befell the same fate moments earlier, it was funny because it was Milner. Milner whose clean cut, straight-talking Yorkshireness spawned the spoof @boringmilner Twitter account (last count 389,000 followers). Milner who we poke fun at because he is the antithesis of everything we say we loathe about footballers. No drunken late nights partying, sordid kiss-and-tells or dummy-spitting rows with managers to see here. Unfortunately, Milner will be remembered as being the victim of Messi's genius at the Nou Camp . Dutch manager Ruud Gullit took to Twitter and added: 'OMG. Messi made Milner famous' Bolton's on-loan midfielder Barry Bannan wrote Messi 'ain't human' after his ridiculous skills . The inference behind the giggles was loud and clear - the dour Englishman was shown up by the silky-skilled Argentinian master and he really had no right to be on the same pitch. But who does? Not many on the planet could have lived with Messi as he waltzed and weaved through the parting sky blue seas on Wednesday night. At times it appeared as though he was playing a different sport. Milner was not alone in being made to look foolish. Messi was in stunning form, producing an incredulous nutmeg that drew gasps from the football world . Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland echoed Gary Neville, tweeting 'watching the game with my legs closed' The Argentina ace leaves Milner on the floor after passing the ball through his legs and skipping past him . He will, however, take all of this in his stride. The latest twist in a season which, for him, has been far from boring. Once again, he has played all over the park. Central midfield, full back, wing - when Manuel Pellegrini suffered a striker shortage he even put him up front. And the Chilean, in a rare dropping of the guard, was quick to praise his Mr Versatile in an interview before City's 1-0 defeat. 'It would be very difficult to find a more complete player than [James] Milner,’ Pellegrini told Sportsmail. ‘There are players who are better technically. There are quicker players. 'There are players who head the ball better. But show me a player who does all the things that Milner does well and there isn’t one.' Darts player Adrian 'Jackpot' Lewis wrote on Twitter that 'Messi could nutmeg a mermaid' Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola witnessed Milner's embarrassment from the stands . Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin

Summary: Manchester City failed to reach Champions League quarter-finals . James Milner was embarrassed by a nutmeg from Barcelona's Lionel Messi . Twitter reacted mercilessly by poking fun at the England international . Manuel Pellegrini insists it would be hard to find a more 'complete' player . Milner is yet to sign a new deal - Liverpool and Arsenal are interested . READ: Messi nutmegs James Milner (and leaves him on his backside) CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester City news .


The majority of taxi drivers have always been men but there are some women who are killing it as cabbies while balancing life's everyday pressures as they strive towards their dreams. The Uber rideshare service has taken off around the globe and two Australian women have jumped behind the wheel of the popular initiative while they juggle studying for complete career changes, paying their bills and providing for their kids. These inspirational ladies have not allowed obstacles to stop them from achieving what some may see as the impossible - and the convenience and flexibility of using their own cars and choosing the hours that suit them is making their crazy lives that bit easier and less stressful. Alice Clark started her biomedicine degree in 1999 but was then struck down with viral encephalitis and had to learn to walk and talk again . Alice then moved in with her friend Ellen (right with her son) to care for her as she lost her life to lung cancer . Alice Clark, from Brisbane, has been through some pretty tough hurdles in the past 15 years but that hasn't stopped her from picking herself up, dusting herself off and pushing on with her dreams. She started a biomedical degree in 1999 when she was mysteriously struck down with viral encephalitis which doctors believe may have been contracted by a random mosquito. Although she has very little recollection of those next 18 months, let alone her time in hospital where her heart stopped twice, Alice, who was in her mid 20s at the time, had to start from scratch learning to walk and talk all over again. 'There were two other presentations in Brisbane at the time - one died and the other is a quadriplegic so I feel very blessed,' she told Daily Mail Australia. 'From there, I must have stepped under a ladder, broken a few mirrors and annoyed a lot of black cats because the years that followed were shadowed by illness in my family as well as a very dear friend of mine who was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer.' Alice moved in with her friend Ellen for six months, to help care for her as she lost her life to lung cancer. 'After this I had to take some time to myself to recover from the agony of watching a loved one fade away,' she said. 'Finally, this year I can begin again to finish what I started in what seems like a lifetime ago.' Her studies were further delayed as she then cared for her mother and brother (left) who became ill over the past two years she then discovered Uber ridesharing app (right) which found 'too good to be true' Alice had to delay resuming her studies in 2013 when he mother fell ill and then delayed them a second time last year when she had to travel to Vietnam to look after her brother who became sick. Alice, who is now 38 years old, was finally able to start studying this year and she looked into

Summary: Two women are killing it as cabbies while they study for career changes . Alice Clark is studying for a biomedical degree, works as an army reserve medical attendant and also a Uber car driver . Debra Walsh studies nursing, looks after her son and drives Uber cars . Both women said the convenience and flexibility of using their own cars and choosing the hours that suit them helps while they study . Uber and UN Women commit to create one million jobs for women by 2020 .


A visionary project has been approved which will see Australia’s largest solar farm constructed in Queensland in a staggering $1 billion project. The impressive development promises to be 100 times bigger than the country’s current largest solar farm and potentially, the largest of its kind in the world. The plant will be located on a 5,000 hectare acre site at Bulli Creek on Queensland’s Darling Downs and promises to produce enough clean power for 550,000 homes. The south-west Queensland project is expected to begin construction in 2016. It is hoped that within eight years the solar farm will be generating two gigawatts of power; a massive figure which is more power than any coal station in Queensland is currently capable of producing. Westlands Solar Park is 20 mw solar farm constructed on brownfield land in California. The solar farm development, set to be built in Queensland, will be 100 times bigger . After seven years as a barrister, Angus Gemmell established Solar Choice, a solar project broker and consumer comparison service, which was the driving force behind the proposal . ‘This will be a wonderful example of what Australia can make from our natural resources, space and sunshine,’ Angus Gemmell, managing director of Solar Choice, told Daily Mail Australia. 'Australia is wonderfully geared to some visionary projects to harness those benefits of cheaper, bountiful, reliable sources of power,” Mr Gemmell told the Guaridan. Mr Gemmell was formerly one of Australia’s top defamation lawyers and won some of the country's most high-profile cases. In 2006 he won a case which saw NRL player Mark McGaw awarded $385,000, which is the largest ever damages figure handed down by a judge, after a Today Tonight program accused McGaw of domestic violence. Gemmell also represented political figures, including defence intelligence chief Frank Lewincamp. After seven years in his profession Gemmell established Solar Choice, a solar project broker and consumer comparison service, which was the driving force behind the proposal. With Gemmell at the helm, Solar Choice campaigned for 18 ‘exhaustive’ months until approval was finally granted three weeks ago. The Toowoomba Regional Council referred to the Queensland State Government before the game-changing project was given the go-ahead. The Bulli Creek Solar Farm will be built toward full 2GW capacity in ‘manageable steps’ over a number of years. With Gemmell at the helm, Solar Choice campaigned for 18 ‘exhaustive’ months until approval was finally granted three weeks ago . ‘We have optionality reserved to build over time, up to eight years. This means we are able to break it down into manageable steps,’ Mr Gemmell told Daily Mail Australia. Solar Choice have located one of a very few locations which meet all requirements. ‘It’s wonderfully positioned, close to major transmission nodes in the national electricity grid. It’s on large-scale, cleared flat country. All aspects make it for an aspiring study,’ Mr Gemmell told Daily Mail Australia. The area is also ‘soaked in sunshine’ due to ‘good sun hours’ and has no neighbours. There are no ecological restraints. Crucially, the Bulli Creek site is close to a 330

Summary: Australia's largest solar farm will be constructed in Queensland . The $1billion development has taken 18 months to be approved . 'Bulli Creek Solar Farm' will be built on a 5,000 hectare site and will produce enough clean power for 550,000 homes . One of Australia's top barristers Angus Gemmell is behind the project . Solar Choice have many interested major investors but are waiting on the federal government to finalise plans for the RET .


Arsene Wenger has urged Arsenal to rid themselves of Europe’s gallant loser tag by grasping their Champions League second chance on Tuesday night. The Gunners head into their second leg in Monaco trailing 3-1 following an abject display at the Emirates Stadium. In each of the past four seasons, Arsenal have narrowly crashed out at the last 16 stage. Arsenal were in fine form to beat West Ham on Saturday and will need to carry that momentum forward . The Gunners will need to overturn a two-goal deficit against a team who rarely concede . Last season they secured a credible 1-1 draw in Bayern Munich after losing the first leg; in 2013 Arsenal won 2-0 in the Allianz Arena only to crash out 3-2 on aggregate after a crushing first leg loss. Three years ago, having lost 4-0 to AC Milan in the first leg, Wenger’s side staged a brilliant comeback only to fall short in a 3-0 second leg win. And in 2011, Arsenal again missed out by a solitary goal, crashing out 4-3 on aggregate to Barcelona despite winning the first leg 2-1 at the Emirates. And now Arsenal must perform yet another European comeback in Monaco with Wenger desperate for his side to finish the job this time. Arsene Wenger says his team have an opportunity to right the wrongs of last month's defeat to Monaco . Mesut Ozil and Olivier Giroud cut a dejected figure while Arsenal were being beaten at home by Monaco . ‘That’s not what you want (to be called gallant losers), you want to qualify,’ said Wenger. ‘We have got it wrong in the first game. What you want in life is the chance to put it right. We have the opportunity to put it right and after, no matter what, we will be ready to give everything to do it. ‘We are in a position where Monaco are favourites. We can go there and create something special. I believe we will have the desire to do it. ‘Honestly, I’d prefer to be 3-0 up (but) we have no choice. We have to put it right. ‘Sometimes in life, you make a big mistake and there’s no comeback, no way you get the chance to put it right again. ‘In football, you can do it so let’s just give everything. Is all the pressure on Monaco? They can lose it. They’ve already won it but they can still lose it.’ Should the Gunners need a further motivation then they only have to glance at Monaco striker Dimitar Berbatov’s suggestions that his side wanted it more than the English club during the first leg. Giroud has bounced back from a poor performance to score three times in four games since Monaco . The Arsenal striker hit a stunning goal to put the Gunners ahead at home to West Ham on Saturday . ‘We have enough experience to know that what happens on Tuesday night does not depend on statement of people, but just depends on our performance on the night,’ said the Arsenal boss.

Summary: Arsenal have lost narrowly in last 16 in each of the last four seasons . The Gunners trail Monaco 3-1 after first leg . But Arsene Wenger says his team have a chance in second leg . Wenger insists all the pressure is on the hosts in Tuesday night's tie . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Video footage has emerged showing a naked Air Force veteran running around his Atlanta apartment complex before police arrived on the scene and shot him dead. In the footage obtained by WSBTV, Anthony 'Tony' Hill, 27, can be seen walking outside the Heights at Chamblee apartment complex, climbing balconies and crawling around on the floor. Police responded to reports that an unclothed man was running around the complex and banging on people's doors. Officers arrived at the apartments just after 1pm on Monday. One witness told WSBTV that he told Hill to go inside otherwise he was going to get arrested. Scroll down for video . Erratic: A video shows 27-year-old Air Force veteran Anthony Hill walking around an apartment complex naked on Monday afternoon; he was later shot and killed by responding police officers . Concerns: Neighbors called police to report the naked man on balconies and knocking on doors . 'He was acting crazy but he was calm like he didn't know where he was,' said the witness, who did not wish to be identified. 'He was like kind of lost in his face.' An officer approached him and Hill turned towards him, authorities said. 'When the male saw the officer, he charged, running at the officer,' said DeKalb County Director of Public Safety Cedric Alexander. 'The officer called on him to step back, drew his weapon and fired two shots.' Witness Oscar Perez told ABC11Alive: 'The man, he was liked drugged, but he was naked and he was crawling. I think the police officer thought he was going to attack, so he shot him.' Hill was shot in the upper torso. The officer, who is white, is a seven-year veteran of the Dekalb County Police Department. He has not been identified. County police chief Cedric Alexander told reporters that the officer had been equipped with a Taser at the time of the shooting. He would not comment on whether the officer should have used the Taser but said that the Georgia Bureau of Investigation would take over the probe into the shooting. Veteran: Police said it was reasonable to assume that Hill, who was an Air Force veteran who had served in the Middle East, was suffering from a mental illness at the time of the incident . Killed: Hill, pictured with his girlfriend Bridget, was shot after he ran at the officer, police have said . Heartbroken: Bridget took to Twitter on Monday to share her anguish over the death of her boyfriend . Shocked: Bridget said the couple had been celebrating three years together on Monday . He added that he could 'reasonably assume' that Hill was possible suffering from mental illness at the time, given his behavior. On his social media profiles, Hill had used the hashtag '#IAmBipolar'. In his final Facebook post on Monday morning, Hill wrote: 'Where i once saw death i only see life.' Social media also shows Hill was an Air Force veteran who had served in the Middle East. His girlfriend, Bridget Anderson, wrote on Twitter on Monday: 'My boyfriend was

Summary: Anthony Hill, a 27-year-old Air Force veteran who had served in the Middle East, was shot dead by a police officer in Dekalb County on Monday . Police has responded to reports of a naked man acting erratically, hanging from balconies and crawling on the floor at the apartment complex . The officer asked Hill to stand still but instead he ran at him and the officer shot him twice, killing him, police said . The officer is believed to have been carrying a Taser at the time and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the incident . Hours before his death, he wrote online: 'Where i once saw death i only see life' and previously claimed he had bipolar . Hill's girlfriend wrote on Twitter: 'I thought cops were suppose to protect and serve? They took the love of my life away!'


A monument chronicling 124 years of England's footballing hurt by listing every defeat suffered by the team between 1874 and 1998 has sold at auction for a staggering £425,000. Starting with a 2-1 defeat to Scotland, the magnificent granite sculpture charts more than a century of England's footballing failures, finishing with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Romania in the 1998 World Cup. The gloomy untitled piece was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and was being auctioned by Sotherby's as part of their Bear Witness art sale, which has already generated £26.5 million. The granite sculpture details all of England's losses between 1874 and 1998 . The piece, created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, has fetched an incredible £425,000 at Sotherby's . Among the most memorable defeats will be Diego Maradona's Hand of God goal at the 1986 World Cup . Space remains for a few more of England's more recent losses to be added . Mr Cattelan said: 'Carved into it are all the defeats of England's national football team. I guess it's a piece which talks about pride, missed opportunities and death.' Among the defeats etched into the enormous black structure is the infamous 2-1 loss to Argentina in 1986, immortalised by Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, and the shock 1-0 to the USA in 1950. It was first exhibited in 1999 and its sale comes in the wake of one of England's worst performance at an international tournament in recent memory, after they crashed out of the 2014 World Cup without a single win. Mr Cattelan is known for his satirical art pieces and is the mastermind behind other works such as a sculpture depicting Pope John Paul II being hit by a meteorite. Defeat by Germany after Gareth Southgate's penalty miss at Euro 96 is a late entry on the list . Fortunately for England's current stars, their disastrous World Cup campaign came too late to make the list .

Summary: Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan created the downbeat untitled piece . Monument lists every England football defeat between 1874 and 1998 . It has fetched £425,000 as part of Sotherby's Bear Witness art sale .


Lawyers for a transgender inmate convicted of murder asked the U.S. Supreme Court Monday to overturn a ruling denying her request for sex-reassignment surgery. A federal judge ordered the Massachusetts Department of Correction to grant the surgery to Michelle Kosilek in 2012, finding that it was the 'only adequate treatment' for Kosilek's severe gender dysphoria, also known as gender-identity disorder. That ruling was overturned in December by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Supreme Court appeal? Convicted murderer Michelle Kosilek, born Robert Kosilek, is fighting to overturn a ruling that denied her request for a sex-change surgery. Before and after pictures of Kosilek as a man on the left in 1990, and living as a woman on the right in 1993 . Lawyers with Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders told The Associated Press they asked the Supreme Court to grant a hearing or to reverse the ruling by the appeals court. They argue that the appeals court did not find 'clear error' in the judge's ruling granting the surgery and therefore had no legal basis to overturn it. Kosilek, born Robert Kosilek, is serving a life sentence for killing spouse Cheryl McCaul in 1990. Now 65, Kosilek has fought to get the surgery for two decades. In 2002, Judge Mark Wolf found that the treatment Kosilek was receiving in prison was inadequate, but stopped short of ordering the surgery, finding that the Department of Correction had not violated her Eighth Amendment right against cruel and unusual punishment. Victim: Kosilek was convicted in 1990 of murdering her wife Cheryl McCaul (pictured) After that, prison officials began to provide hormone treatments, electrolysis to remove facial hair, female clothing and personal items. In 2005, Kosilek sued the Department of Correction again, arguing that the surgery was a medical necessity. In 2012, Wolf became the first judge in the country to order sex-reassignment surgery as a remedy for an inmate's gender-identity disorder. Courts in other states have ordered hormone treatments, psychotherapy and other treatments, but not surgery. Wolf found that the Department of Correction had violated the cruel and unusual punishment clause of the Eighth Amendment by providing inadequate medical care to Kosilek. A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Wolf's ruling, but the state appealed, citing security concerns about protecting Kosilek from sexual assaults if she completes her gender transition. She is currently housed in an all-male prison, but hopes to be transferred to the state's women's prison after the surgery. In December, a divided appeals court overturned the ruling by a 3-2 vote. Kosilek's lawyers argue that the appeals court overstepped its bounds and essentially re-tried the case. 'Their role is to defer to the trial judge on issues of fact,' said Jennifer Levi, director of the Transgender Rights Project of GLAD, the Boston-based legal group that brought the lawsuit that led to Massachusetts becoming the first state in the country to legalize gay marriage. 'The meaning of the Eighth Amendment is only as rich as its application, so those words that require prisons to provide adequate

Summary: Michelle Kosilek, born Robert Kosilek, is currently imprisoned for murdering her wife Cheryl McCaul in 1990 . Doctors say Kosilek has a gender-identity disorder . In 2012, a federal judge ordered the Massachusetts Dept of Corrections to carry out sex-change surgery but that ruling was overturned on appeal . Lawyers for Kosilek are now hoping to take her case to the Supreme Court .


After little more than an hour of a match that was proving difficult for Liverpool, Jordan Henderson removed the captain’s armband from his left bicep and handed it to Steven Gerrard. He did so out of respect. He did so because he recognises that a player who only joined this contest as a second-half substitute remains arguably the finest to have represented the club. But four minutes after the exchange of that iconic piece of elastic came a moment when Gerrard might have felt it appropriate to hand it back. Jordan Henderson scored a second-half winner for Liverpool as they continued their impressive recent form . Henderson runs off to celebrate his winner that moved Liverpool within two points of the Premier League's top four . A delighted Henderson let out a roar for the Liverpool fans in the Liberty Stadium . Henderson's shot was deflected over the top of Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski's head and into the back of the net . Henderson was mobbed by his team-mates after scoring what proved to be the winner in Wales . Swansea: Fabianski 6, Naughton 6.5, Amat 7, Williams 7, Taylor 6.5, Ki 6 (Dyer 80), Cork 6.5, Shelvey 7, Gomis 7.5, Sigurdsson 7 (Emnes 89), Routledge 6 (Montero 73). Subs Not Used: Britton, Nelson Oliveira, Rangel, Tremmel. Liverpool: Mignolet 8, Can 6.5, Skrtel 8.5, Sakho 7, Lallana 6 (Johnson 88), Henderson 7.5, Allen 7, Moreno 6 (Gerrard 64, 6.5), Sterling 5.5, Sturridge 5, Coutinho 7. Subs Not Used: Jones, Toure, Lovren, Lambert, Markovic. Booked: Henderson, Sterling, Moreno. Goals: Henderson 68. Att: 20,828 . Man of the match: Skrtel. Ref: Roger East (Wiltshire) RATINGS BY DOMINIC KING . Jordan Henderson, whose heat map is shown above, produced another commanding performance in Liverpool's midfield - CLICK HERE FOR MATCH ZONE . It was then, 68 minutes into this contest, that Henderson did something that has long been synonymous with Gerrard: he came to Liverpool’s rescue. If it lacked finesse, and owed more to good fortune, a winning goal that narrowed the gap to Manchester United in the fierce battle for Champions League places owed everything to Henderson’s desire and determination. It was an ugly goal, Jordi Amat’s attempted clearance spinning off Henderson’s shin and flying beyond the reach of Lukasz Fabianski. But it was Henderson who made the run in pursuit of Daniel Sturridge’s flick-on and Henderson, after a stuttering first half, who had given Liverpool impetus with his ambition and endeavour after the break. The goal was Henderson's third in the last three Premier League games after his strikes against Manchester City and Burnley . Liverpool recorded their fifth successive Premier League victory ahead of their huge clash against Manchester United on Sunday . Henderson clattered into Shelvey with this kick to the head after just 16 seconds but Roger East opted not to even book him. If Gerrard had an impact, it was his deployment as a holding midfielder that allowed Henderson to get forward. And the fact the goal came so soon after Gerrard’s first appearance in eight games reflected well,

Summary: Jordan Henderson scores the only goal of the game in the 68th minute at the Liberty Stadium . Liverpool move two points behind fourth-placed Manchester United with their fifth successive win . Brendan Rodgers' side have not conceded in their last six away Premier League matches . Liverpool face Champions League rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday .


A Danish sexology professor is calling for students to view pornography films in class as part of changes to the country's sex education curriculum. Professor Christian Graugaard said the changes would help students understand the differences between what they see in pornography and the reality of sex. His suggestion echoes similar calls made in Britain last year by a government-backed sexual health forum, which said youngsters must be taught that pornography does not reflect real life. Danish students could soon be watching pornography films in class in order to teach them the differences between what they see on screen and the reality of sex . Mr Graugaard told public broadcaster DR: 'Instead of having sex education be boring and technical, where you roll a condom onto a cucumber, I'd rather have us educate our children to be critical consumers who see porn with a certain distance and reflection,' according to The Local. He added that teenagers attempting to copy what they saw in pornography was a 'recipe for broken necks and disappointment'. Denmark is known for its liberal attitudes to pornography - it was the first country to legalise it, and a recent survey showed three quarters of Danish men, and a third of Danish women, regularly watch it, The Local reported. Early last year in Britain, a document drawn up by sexual health charity Brook, the PSHE Association and the Sex Education Forum issued new guidelines for sex education in schools. The guidelines, criticised by an education campaigner for 'taking children's childhoods away from them' - also called for students to be told about the dangers of 'sexting' - sending explicit text messages - and sharing sexual photos and images. Pupils must instead be taught the difference between real-life relationships and the distorted world of X-rated films. This could involve playing card games in class to decide whether various sexual scenarios belong on ‘Planet Earth’ or ‘Planet Porn’ and a greater emphasis on relationships, sexuality and staying safe, rather than just the 'mechanics' of reproduction.

Summary: Danish sexology professor calls for students to be shown porn at school . Professor Christian Graugaard said it would help illustrate the reality of sex . Teenagers attempting to mimic porn a 'recipe for disappointment', he said .


Police believe they have identified a Twitter user who posted a sickening tweet racially abusing Arsenal goal hero Danny Welbeck. Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) launched a probe into a message posted after the former Manchester United striker returned to Old Trafford and scored the winner in the Gunners' 2-1 FA Cup Quarter Final victory on Monday night. The vile, racist rant, tweeted by user @angeIsleftfoot, read: 'Welbeck is dead to me, the f****** c***…’ Danny Welbeck celebrates after scoring against his former club Manchester United on Monday . Welbeck netted the winning goal as Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory . Louis van Gaal decided to sell Welbeck after deeming him surplus to requirements at Old Trafford . CHECK OUT the best Internet memes and responses to Welbeck's winner at Old Trafford . The tweet continued with sickening references that are deemed too offensive to publish here. Sportsmail understands officers in Manchester with specialist training in social media identified the user and passed on the information to Wiltshire Police, who confirmed they have now picked up the case. The account was no longer active on Wednesday. Welbeck was jeered by a minority of United fans after being replaced by Olivier Giroud late in the game . The 24-year-old shakes hands with former team-mate Wayne Rooney (left) after the game . Welbeck spent six seasons at United after coming through the club's youth system . A complaint was made by another Twitter user and officers will now decide whether the tweet constitutes a hate crime. The vitriolic slur was one of a number of disturbing messages posted in the aftermath of Welbeck's triumphant return to United . Some stated that they hoped the 24-year-old, who is from Manchester, would die while one user threatened to kill him. Welbeck was shown the door by United boss Louis van Gaal last year, who claimed he was not good enough. £60m man Angel di Maria (2nd right) was sent off for laying his hands on referee Michael Oliver (2nd left) He seized upon a poor backpass to give Arsenal a lead they would not relinquish and then celebrated in front of the 9,000 visiting supporters - an action which was welcomed by many pundits. Despite isolated boos, Welbeck was applauded from the field by the majority of United fans when he was substituted in the 74th minute. A spokesman for Wiltshire Police said: 'Following the appearance of a racist tweet aimed at a former Manchester United player, which was placed on social media on Monday evening, Wiltshire Police can confirm that they are currently investigating this matter.' Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Summary: Arsenal defeated Manchester United 2-1 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals . Danny Welbeck returned to haunt his former club by scoring the winner . Police are investigating after a racist comment was posted on Twitter . Jamie Redknapp: Welbeck was right to celebrate scoring for Arsenal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Tech experts, analysts and customers alike have bemoaned Apple's Watch for needing an iPhone to have any real use. But the firm has since confirmed the device will ship with 8GB of storage, and at least 2GB of this will be free for music and photos. Although this is the equivalent to just 240 songs, it does mean the timepiece can be used independently for certain tasks. Scroll down for video . Apple has confirmed that all three models of its Watch will ship with 8GB of storage, and at least 2GB will be free for music and photos. Although this is the equivalent to just 240 songs, it does mean the timepiece (pictured) can be used independently for certain tasks. The remaining storage will be used for apps and iOS . The number of tracks it can store will also vary depending on the file sizes. Apple confirmed the storage rumours to fan site 9to5Mac but the company has not responded to MailOnline's request for more information. All three models of the watch will ship with 8GB of total storage. This will be used to run the Watch's iOS software and apps. To put this into perspective, the entry-level iPhone 5C came with 8GB of storage when it launched in 2013 and rival smartwatches typically only have 4GB built-in. Apple will then let users store 2GB of music and 75MB of photos on the Watch as well. This music limit is the same as what the firm offers on its iPod Shuffle. The photo limit equates to around 100 images. To put this into perspective, the entry-level iPhone 5C came with 8GB of storage when it launched in 2013, and rival smartwatches typically only have 4GB built-in. Users can additionally store 75MB images, or 100 photos. The music limit is the same as what the firm offers on its iPod Shuffle (pictured) Apple's Watch is available in three models: the Watch, Watch Sport and Watch Edition (shown) and all models will be sold in 1.4-inch (38mm) or 1.7-inch (42mm) versions. Apple Watch is made of stainless steel, Sport is made of Aluminum and the premium Edition comes in 18-Karat Rose Gold and Yellow Gold . This music feature will appeal to runners and cyclists in particular who will be able to use the health features of the watch while exercising and listen to music without having to take their phone out with them. The features of the Apple Watch rely heavily on pairing it with an iPhone. To connect to a phone it either has to be within Bluetooth range or connected to the same Wi-Fi network. It can't take photos because it doesn't have a built-in camera but it can be used to view pictures in the Photo Stream. With a phone: . 1. Use the phone's network to browse the web . 2. Make and receive calls . 3. Send and receive messages . 4. See notifications . 5. Use any installed app including Uber, Shazam and more . Without a phone: . 1. Tell the time . 2.

Summary: Apple has confirmed all models of its Watch will ship with 8GB of storage . And at least 2GB of this will be available for storing music and photos . This is the equivalent to just 240 songs and 100 photos . But it does mean the Watch can be used independently for certain tasks . The remaining storage will be used for apps and the iOS software . To put this into perspective, Apple's iPhone 5C launched with 8GB in 2013 . And 2GB is the same storage the firm offers on its iPod Shuffle . Rival smartwatches typically only have 4GB of storage built-in .


Gus Poyet has vowed to fight on as Sunderland boss but says he understands supporters storming the dugout during their shambolic 4-0 defeat at home to Aston Villa. Disgruntled fans were prevented from getting to the head coach by stewards after the visitors raced into a four-goal lead before the break and a policeman remained close to Poyet until half-time. The result leaves the Black Cats one place above the relegation zone and with just one win in 12 matches. Sunderland fans attempt to storm Gus Poyet's dugout as the home side fell behind to Aston Villa . Stewards and members of Sunderland's backroom staff attempt to stop irate fans getting to the dugout . Poyet – who is now the bookmakers’ odds-on favourite to be the next Premier League manager to lose his job – concedes his position is under scrutiny and does not know if owner Ellis Short will demand to see him before the weekend is out. He does, though, insist he will not walk way. ‘That (quitting) is not in question. It would be too easy to blame everyone else,’ he said. ‘I am responsible. I am one of the few in football who is honest – I am responsible when we do well and I am responsible when we do not. ‘I hate people who pick and choose and have too many faces.’ Poyet has vowed to fight on as Sunderland boss but says he understands the supporters' frustration . Sunderland fans streamed out of the Stadium of Light as Aston Villa smashed four goals past their side . Thousands of Black Cats fans left the Stadium of Light before the break as their side crumbled . Stewards try to calm the situation as fans react to an awful performance by Sunderland on Saturday . At least three supporters tried to break through stewards guarding the dugout and thousands more streamed for the exits after two-goal Gabriel Agbonlahor scored Villa’s third on 37 minutes. Christian Benteke headed his second and Villa’s fourth before the interval. And Poyet said: ‘I would do the same. It was quite alright. They did what they had to do, it was not acceptable. ‘It was probably the worst 45 minutes of my time here. I have no explanation for what happened in the first half. ‘I’m extremely disappointed and shocked. I was not expecting that to happen.’ One incident which typified Sunderland’s embarrassing afternoon was the sight of them playing the first four minutes of the second half with just 10 men. A furious Sunderland fan vents his frustration at the Sunderland bench before being ejected from the ground . Another fans is removed from the stands for his angry reaction to a woeful performance from Sunderland . Seb Larsson was in the dressing-room having treatment on a leg injury when the action got back underway and home fans soon sang, ‘We’ve only got 10 men’. Poyet, though, was angry when the comments of BBC pundit Chris Sutton were relayed to him after the game. ‘I saw something which accused us of

Summary: Sunderland conceded four first-half goals to relegation rivals Aston Villa . Christian Benteke and Gabby Agbonlahor both scored doubles . Gus Poyet remains dedicated to his role as Sunderland boss . Home fans attempted to storm manager Gus Poyet's dugout . Thousands of supporters left the Stadium of Light before half-time . READ: Sunderland 0-4 Aston Villa: Agbonlahor and Benteke hit doubles to continue Tim Sherwood’s fine start .


Terrorists have developed several new techniques to communicate with each online by leaving coded messages on websites like eBay and Reddit, claims a new book. The shocking discovery made by intelligence officers and code breakers in Israel, Britain and the United States revealed that seemingly innocuous chats are often much more, according to new sections in the book Gideon's Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad. Code breakers found that al-Qaeda is now using a technique to encrypt its messages in goods offered for sale on eBay. Communication: Terrorists have developed several new techniques to communicate with each online by leaving coded messages on websites like eBay and Reddit . Secretive: Code breakers have found that al-Qaeda is now using a technique to encrypt its messages in goods offered for sale on eBay . Meanwhile, Israeli intelligence officers who spent time tracking the Internet message board Reddit found more than once, that a terrorist used hexadecimal characters and prime numbers as code. After the messages were decoded, they sometimes indicated an attack was being planned or even about to happen, according to excerpts printed in The New York Post. Terrorists are even hiding messages in 'X-rated pornographic pictures which conceal documents and orders for the next target,' one intelligence source told author Gordon Thomas. In a fight back, MI6 in London and Mossad have recruited linguist specialists in Arabic, Urdu and Pashto to translate the online magazines that both al-Qaeda and ISIS are publishing with instructions. This, they hope will infiltrate a message about a planned attack before it takes place. In the wake of the brutal Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris, both ISIS and al-Qaeda have been concealing messages to their followers. Both Mossad, the Israeli spy agency, and MI6 in London confirm that there has been an increase in this type of traffic online, according to the book. Cyber unit: The eleventh director of Mossad, Tamir Pardo, pictured, determined that Israel would use a cyber unit to avoid experiencing an event similar to the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001 . Electronic war: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country's electronic battles against cyberattacks were regarded as Israel's most important defense . Mossad: The front page of the website for Israel's spy agency says it sees the 'invisible' and does the 'impossible' However, when an attack appears imminent in a particular country, Mossad sends details to that nation's intelligence service's cybercommand. By working with each other in unison, intelligence agencies hope to prevent future attacks. Cyber units worldwide are becoming increasingly important in the fight against terror. A number of the most skilled cryptologists in the Mossad unit for example, have mastered steganography, how to conceal secret information within a digital file. Cryptologists have the ability to explore an area inaccessible to the search engines of Google, Yahoo and Bing called the dark side, or dark web. This no-go zone contains billions of Web pages and is estimated to be 5,000 times larger than any other on the Internet. Much of this information is detailed in

Summary: Al-Qaeda encrypts its messages in goods offered for sale on eBay, according to new claims from the book Gideon’s Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad . Author says other messages left on board Reddit used hexadecimal characters and prime numbers as code . Decoded messages often indicated when an attack was being planned . Intelligence agencies in Israel, the UK and U.S. are collaborating in a joint effort against cyber crime . Cyber crime units have to venture into area inaccessible to the search engines of Google, Yahoo and Bing called 'the dark side or dark web'


A city worker has lost half her bodyweight after she hit 21 stone after becoming addicted to eating cheese. Hannah Carter, 23, started to put on weight when she got her first job aged 16 and survived on an unhealthy diet of fizzy drinks, crisps, chocolate and ready meals. The 5ft 4in brunette, from Sutton, West Sussex, says she would grate a block of cheddar on top of every meal - including pasta takeaways and pizza. Hannah Carter has lost half her bodyweight after a neighbour asked if she was pregnant. Hannah hit 21st at her heaviest after consuming cheese with every single meal . At her heaviest, Hannah would munch through two 500g slabs of cheese a week, which equates to a 52kg a year - more than 8st . She would munch through two 500g slabs a week, which equates to a 52kg a year - more than eight stone in weight. Hannah also consumed more than 120 gallons of coke, 728 packets of crisps and seven stone of ice-cream a year at the height of her food addiction. It wasn't until a neighbour asked if she was pregnant that Hannah decided it was time to make a change. The account manager has now dropped down to 10st 7lb and shed four dress sizes in just over a year. Hannah would have cheese on every single meal and add grated cheese onto her four takeaways a week . It wasn't until a neighbour asked if she was pregnant, left, that Hannah decided it was time to make a change and dropped down to 10st 7lb, right, and shed four dress sizes in just over a year . Hannah, from Sutton, West Sussex, said: 'I had low self-esteem and I was extremely self-conscious. I got some comments made to me. 'Somebody once asked if I was pregnant. It was just before Christmas and I was walking up to my flat and somebody said congratulations on the baby. Hannah says she doesn't think she had realised how big she'd become but she swapped cheese and unhealthy snacks for vegetables and nuts and slimmed down to a svelte size 12 . Hannah would buy a pasta carbonara and then grate more cheese on top, going through two blocks a week . 'I had cheese on every single meal. I would have four takeaways a week and I would grate cheese on all of them. 'I would get one of those pasta carbonara meals and then grate more cheese on top. I would say I went through about two blocks a week. 'I said to myself I want to be half of myself and that didn't really become a reality until I got down to about 14st. 'I don't think I had realised how big I had become. It is only looking back now that I know how fat I was.' Hannah has always refused surgery and said she wants to get the perfect body herself . Hannah says her new lifestyle and figure seems surreal, especially when she buys size 12 clothes .

Summary: Hannah Carter survived on a diet of fizzy drinks, crisps and ready meals . Would grate cheese onto every meal, consuming two blocks a week . Neighbour asked her if she was pregnant, which triggered weightloss . Dropped from 21st to 10st 7lb and size 20 to size 12 in a year .


Sam Twiston-Davies says Rocky Creek is in flying form as it emerged that the Crabbie’s Grand National hopeful could have been given a big advantage by the handicapper. Trained by Paul Nicholls, Rocky Creek — last seen when impressively winning the BetBright Chase at Kempton in February — was among 74 horses after the latest forfeit stage for the Aintree showpiece on April 11. Lord Windermere, the 2014 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner trained by Jim Culloty, heads the weights on 11st 10lb, but Rocky Creek could have 9lb in hand. Sam Twiston-Davies rides Rocky Creek to victory in the BetBright Chase Day at Kempton . Twiston-Davies poses with his ride and trainer Paul Nicholls (right) after winning at Kempton . Twiston-Davies schooled the nine-year-old at Nicholls’ Ditcheat base on Monday as preparations stepped up a gear, while Shutthefrontdoor — the 8-1 ante-post favourite — was put through his paces at Southwell under AP McCoy. While public sentiment will be with McCoy for the big race, Phil Smith, the BHA’s Head of Handicapping, warns that dangers to Shutthefrontdoor lurk all around, not least from Rocky Creek, who is available at 12-1. Champions jockey AP McCoy exercises ante-post favourite Shutthefrontdoor at Southwell . Smith said: ‘Rocky Creek was very impressive when he won at Kempton. If I was framing the weights now, I’d have him 9lb higher. I’d also have The Druids Nephew (a winner at the Cheltenham Festival) 10lb higher.’ Rocky Creek will be one of six bullets that Nicholls aims at the £1million race, which he won in 2012 with Neptune Collonges, and the horse has been trained with Aintree in mind — he finished fifth 12 months ago to Pineau De Re. Twiston-Davies added of the gelding, who has run only three times this season: ‘Fingers crossed, the horse seems to be in good order. Hopefully he’ll get there in one piece. I schooled him and he was very good. He did it well at Kempton and let’s hope he’s ahead of the handicapper. Twiston-Davies believes Rocky Road has a good chance of winning the big race at Aintree . ‘When he ran in the Hennessy (in November and was pulled up) it was really bad ground and I would just write that run off altogether. We have to go to Aintree with an open mind.’ As for Pineau De Re, his trainer Dr Richard Newland could require a new jockey as the veteran chaser bids to become the first horse since Red Rum in 1974 to win back-to-back Grand Nationals. Leighton Aspell, who did the steering a year ago, could be claimed to ride Many Clouds. Newland said: ‘I might have a few calls to make. It is Leighton’s ride if he is available. It is pointless getting worried at this stage. I’m sure there will be a few interested jockeys if Leighton isn’t available.’

Summary: Rocky Creek impressively won the BetBright Chase at Kempton, February . Jockey Sam Twiston-Davies believes the gelding could have been given an advantage by the handicapper ahead of the Aintree showdown . AP McCoy and Shutthefrontdoor will get public vote at Grand National .


A year after retail marijuana stores opened in Colorado, sales hit nearly $700million as 17 tons of the recreational buds were bought by consumers in the state's first year of full legalization. However sales for medicinal pot still outstripped the recreational sales by almost 50 tons, according to officials. In its first annual report, it was revealed that 49.7 tons (109,578 pounds) of medical marijuana flowers were sold in 2014, while 17.5 tons (38,660 pounds) were sold in the retail market, said the Colorado Department of Revenue's Marijuana Enforcement Division. A year after retail marijuana stores opened in Colorado, 17 tons of the recreational buds were bought by consumer (above Tyler Williams of Blanchester, Ohio selects marijuana strains from the 3-D Denver Discrete Dispensary in December 2014) In its first annual report, it was revealed that 109,578 pounds (49.7 tons) of medical marijuana flowers were sold in 2014, while 38,660 pounds (17.5 tons) were sold on the retail market, said the Colorado Department of Revenue's Marijuana Enforcement Division . Sales hit nearly $700 million last year, with medical marijuana accounting for $386million and recreational pot bringing in $313million. But recreational sales of pot-infused edible products, such as candies and cookies, outstripped medical sales by about 2.85million units to 1.96million, according to the report. In total, 4.81million units of edible marijuana were sold - which would equal giving one edible to almost every resident in Colorado, according to 9News. In a national first, voters in Colorado and Washington state opted to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in landmark twin ballots in 2012, and the first retail stores opened in Colorado on January 1, 2014. States such as Oregon and Alaska, which have now also voted to legalize recreational pot as well as others where lawmakers face proposals to do so, are watching the Colorado results closely. Recreational sales of pot-infused edible products, such as candies and cookies, outstripped medical sales by about 2.85million units to 1.96million, according to the report (above a info-graphic created illustrating the findings from the report) Findings also showed that 322 retail stores were licensed at the end of the year, up from about 200 six months earlier, while 833 licenses were issued to retail businesses in general, and 1,416 medical marijuana businesses were approved by the state. It said medical businesses were cultivating around 300,000 marijuana plants on average each month during 2014, while the number of retail plants rose steadily from fewer than 25,000 in January to nearly 217,000 during December. The report noted that more than twice as many Colorado jurisdictions had 'completely opted out' of allowing either retail or medicinal pot businesses to operate than had permitted them. The state's marijuana laws have been challenged in federal court by neighboring Nebraska and Oklahoma, which argue weed is smuggled across their borders. Some Colorado residents said the pot industry has hurt their families, businesses or property values . Sixty-seven jurisdictions allow medical and retail licensees, 21 permit only medical, and five only retail, while 228 jurisdictions prohibit them both. The state's marijuana laws have been

Summary: Medical marijuana accounted for $386million of sales and recreational pot brought in $313million in 2014, according to annual report . 49.7 tons of medical marijuana flowers were sold, while 4.81million units of edible marijuana were purchased last year . Voters in Colorado and Washington opted to legalize recreational marijuana use by adults in landmark twin ballots in 2012 . First retail stores opened in Colorado on January 1, 2014 .


The Obama administration has hit out at Britain for developing closer ties with China after the UK applied to join a new $50billion Asian bank. Britain wants to become a founding member of a proposed Chinese-led financial institution that analysts say could rival the World Bank. But in a rare slapdown, the US administration has criticised one of its closest allies for its 'constant accommodation' of China. Strained: The US administration has hit out at Britain for its 'constant accommodation' of China in a rare public slapdown. Barack Obama and David Cameron are pictured together in Washington in January . Downing Street yesterday acknowledged the rift, saying: 'There will be times when we take a different approach (to the US).' The British Treasury said on Thursday that it will join talks this month on the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's structure and governance arrangements. China proposed the bank in 2013 to finance construction of roads and other infrastructure. It has pledged to put up most of its initial $50billion in capital. But the Financial Times has quoted a US administration source as saying Britain took its decision after showing 'virtually no consultation with the US' and as G7 was still discussing how to approach the new bank. The source said: 'We are wary about a trend toward constant accommodation of China, which is not the best way to engage a rising power.' The Financial Times reports that the comments are an apparent breach of the 'special relationship' between Britain and America. It reports that relations between David Cameron's government and Washington were already strained amid concerns over the level of Britain's defence spending. The Prime Minister's official spokesman said the deal was in Britain's 'national interest' and Sir Christopher Hum, a former British ambassador to China, said there were direct benefits potentially for British industry.' The Obama administration has expressed concern the new Asian bank could undercut the World Bank and International Monetary Fund . He said the new bank, which will provide funding for infrastructure projects across Asia, would enable British firms to invest in a string of massive schemes. But Dr Pippa Malmgren, a former adviser to George W Bush, said the US is concerned the bank could be used to further China’s bid to become the world’s leading superpower. There are also fears in Washington that David Cameron’s drive to boost exports and growth is making Britain blind to the risks of dealing with China. In a statement yesterday, the White House said it was concerned about whether the new bank would meet ‘environmental and social safeguards’, adding pointedly: ‘This is the UK’s sovereign decision. We hope and expect that the UK will use its voice to push for adoption of high standards.’ But a senior official went further, telling the Financial Times that the deal appeared to be part of a trend towards ‘constant accommodation’ of China by the UK. Twenty-one other governments including India, New Zealand and Thailand have said they want to join the new bank. For now, the United States and its close allies Japan, South

Summary: Britain looking to become founding member of Chinese-led regional bank . But Washington has hit out at Britain's 'constant accommodation' of China . Comments are a rare breach of 'special relationship' between UK and US . China first proposed a new Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in 2013 . It has since pledged to put up most of the bank's initial $50billion in capital . Washington fears it could undercut World Bank and International Monetary Fund . But Britain says joining will help the UK promote commercial ties with Asia .


Manuel Pellegrini has challenged Manchester City’s players to prove they are one of the best teams in Europe as they attempt to overturn a 2-1 deficit against Barcelona. The City manager, under scrutiny after their surrender in the first leg and Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Burnley in the Barclays Premier League, is convinced they can still qualify for the Champions League quarter-final. Pellegrini said: ‘This is a good opportunity for our team and the only way to prove it is to beat one of the biggest teams in Europe and we have that chance. Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini looks relaxed during his press conference on Tuesday . Pellegrini was joined by City midfielder Yaya Toure ahead of their pivotal match against Barcelona . Toure, sporting flip flops, and Pellegrini answered questions ahead of their Champions League tie . Pellegrini has been under scrutiny after their surrender in the first leg and Saturday’s 1-0 defeat at Burnley . ‘We will try to do our best with dedication and hard work. We are not going to play against an easy team but I’m sure that if the three previous ties with Barcelona were 11 v 11 it could have been different. ‘We are going to have bad moments during the game but we have a team that can do its best in that type of game.’ Yaya Toure, returning from suspension, added: ‘We all know what we have to do, the owners have spent a lot of money to make this one of the top clubs in Europe. We have had some difficulties but we are working hard. ‘It’s not the first time we have been in this situation. We’ll try to do it for the fans and the club and the people who continue to help us.’ City manager Pellegrini oversees a training session on Tuesday ahead of travelling to Barcelona . Pellegrini needs to go on the attack against an impressive Barcelona team at the Nou Camp on Wednesday . Pellegrini's men lost 2-1 at the Etihad in the first leg after a Luis Suarez double on his return to England . Toure (right) feels City must be wary of trying to 'run after the score' against Barcelona on Wednesday . The City players are put through their paces on Tuesday before boarding their flight to Barcelona .

Summary: Barcelona beat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad in the first leg . Manuel Pellegrini has called for his players to prove their worth . 'This is a good opportunity for our team and the only way to prove it is to beat one of the biggest teams in Europe and we have that chance,' he says .


The former girlfriend of a British soldier killed fighting ISIS extremists revealed last night he hoped to rekindle their relationship when he returned from Syria. Ex-Royal Marine Konstandinos Erik Scurfield, 25, was hit by mortar fire while fighting alongside Kurdish forces near the Syrian city of Qamishli. Jemma Weston, who dated Mr Scurfield while they were at college in Nottingham five years ago and remained close friends with him, said he was an 'amazing man' and she would miss him for the rest of her life. She said: 'The last time I spoke to him, just a few months ago, he said, 'I want to come back and I want to come back to you'.' She added: 'I'm so sad that will now never happen.' Scroll down for video . Jemma Weston, ex-girlfriend of former Royal Marine Kostandinos Scurfield, paid tribute to an 'amazing man' after he was killed fighting ISIS. In a last video message (right) Mr Scurfield says he was in Syria 'to help' Keen horse rider Miss Weston, 23, said she believed going to Syria had been his way of 'giving something back'. 'He meant a great deal to me and I am completely devastated by the news,' she said. 'I will miss this amazing man for the rest of my life.' She said that although their romance failed to take off, they had become close again last year shortly before he travelled to Syria, and he had hoped to rekindle their relationship. While she knew he was going abroad, he hadn't told her of his plans or his sympathies with the war-torn country's people, but she said risking his life in this way would have been wholly in character for him. 'Going to Syria was his way of doing an unselfish act,' she said. 'He was doing it to help other people and to make a difference, I think. 'It was his way of giving something back. When we last spoke I asked him if he would be all right and he said 'Yeah, I'll be fine'. He told me 'This is what I've got to do'. Mr Scurfield's family, who live in a former farmhouse in Royston, near Barnsley, paid tribute to him yesterday saying: 'His flame might have burned briefly but it burned brightly with love, courage, conviction and honour and we are very proud of him.' Miss Weston, who met Mr Scurfield at college in Nottingham, said he would have wanted to make a difference . Konstandinos Erik Scurfield (kneeling) pictured with Jordan Matson (second from right), a former US soldier . Mr Scurfield (pictured), one whose fellow-fighters said he 'gave his life combating terrorism for his nation' Last night video footage emerged of the Afghanistan veteran in Syria wearing combat gear, jeans and a black T-shirt. He says: 'My name is Konstandinos Erik Scurfield. I came here on my own free will and I came here to help.' Konstandinos Erik Scurfield was stopped from joining Kurdish forces last October when he was still a serving Royal Marine. He had been training with the US

Summary: Konstandinos Erik Scurfield was killed fighting Islamic State on Monday . Former Royal Marine is first UK national to be killed battling ISIS in Syria . Family said yesterday: 'His flame burned briefly but it burned brightly' Ex-girlfriend says he went to Middle East to 'give something back' Archaeologists' son joined elite Navy regiment after studying drama . Friends say he had 'deep sense of the duty' and was 'angry' about ISIS .


Aston Villa and West Brom fans have joined forces to criticise the scheduling of their FA Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday evening. Trouble flared before, during and after the Villa Park showdown, prompting the Football Association to announce it has launched an investigation into the disturbances. The national lead officer for football policing, Mark Roberts, questioned the 5.30pm kick-off time and his view has been backed by supporters of both clubs. Aston Villa and West Brom fans have joined forces to criticise the scheduling of their FA Cup quarter-final tie . Trouble flared before, during and after the Villa Park showdown, including the pitch invasion . Aston Villa fans celebrated by racing on to the pitch following their 2-0 victory over West Brom at Villa Park . The police, FA and BBC pass the buck over who's to blame for shameful scenes following Aston Villa's FA Cup win... it was DANGEROUS AND IRRESPONSIBLE for this to be a 5.30pm kick-off . Aston Villa fan Matt Turvey, editor of astonvillalife.com, watched the game from the Upper Holte End and insisted: 'The timing was pretty stupid. 'I'm not overly sure about the rationale but 12.30pm would have been ideal. You're getting people drinking from 9.30am and turning up at Villa Park at 5.30pm - it's a pretty obvious result. 'If it was down to TV then it just illustrates that everything is pushed aside for money.' Police made 17 arrests related to the game, during which Villa fans invaded the pitch and seats were thrown from the North Stand housing visiting supporters. West Brom Official Supporters' Club chairman Alan Cleverley said it was time the authorities took more notice of fans' concerns. West Brom goalkeeper Boaz Myhill is mocked by an Aston Villa fan following the home side's second goal . The West Brom goalkeeper attempts to make his way safely off the field following the full-time whistle . Cleverley said: 'Let's blame the fans of both clubs, the BBC and the Football Association. I spoke to the police four weeks ago and told them it was going to happen. 'The answer to this one was to kick off at 12pm on Saturday, or even 11am - the real fans would have been there at that time. The game should never have kicked off at the time it did.' Meanwhile Cleverley urged the clubs and the police to take a no-nonsense approach to any fans found guilty of involvement in the disturbances. He added: 'If they are found guilty of fighting and throwing seats I hope they are banned for life - and they should accept the punishment.' The pitch at Villa Park can barely be seen s supporters cover it following the full-time whistle .

Summary: There was trouble before, during and after the 5.30pm kick-off match . The FA have announced it is investigating the disturbances on Saturday . Aston Villa and West Brom supporters have questioned the kick-off time .


Lewis Hamilton is heading into the new Formula One season as the favourite to seal his third world championship, but the Briton is only the fourth-most marketable driver in the sport. According to a survey released by Repucom on the eve of the curtain raiser in Australia, Hamilton fails to make the top three, which is headed by Fernando Alonso. Alonso has been ruled out of the season opener in Melbourne after he sustained concussion during a testing crash in Barcelona last month. Fernando Alonso, who will miss the season opener in Australia, is the sport's most marketable driver . Defending champion Lewis Hamilton, pictured at the BRITs with singer Ellie Goulding is fourth on the list . Alonso heads the top 10 with his former team-mate Felipe Massa and four-time World Champion Sebastian Vettel completing the podium places . But the McLaren driver’s popularity in his native Spain sees him top the 'most marketable' list ahead of the Williams driver of Felipe Massa, with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel snatching the final podium spot. ‘Consumer brands will gravitate naturally to where the leading drivers are and with the dominance of Alonso’s profile off the track, a strong first season at McLaren could well see him pull even further from the pack,’ said Nigel Geach, Senior Vice President of Motorsport. ‘However, this season, the one to watch is Lewis Hamilton. With a host of personal endorsements to his name already and being a part of a team everyone was chasing last year, Hamilton has an opportunity to grow his reputation internationally as potentially one of F1’s finest. He has a high profile domestically brands will be watching the performance of this driver in 2015 very closely.’ Felipe Massa, pictured playing Aussie Rules on Wednesday, is third on the list of most-marketable drivers . Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel completes the podium places in the Repucom survey . Hamilton, who is in the final stages of contract discussions with Mercedes over a deal to seal his foreseeable future with the team, is the highest climber in the survey which is based on the perceptions of people from the racers’ native countries. Ninety-three per cent of Britons know of Hamilton, according to the survey. This compares to 98 per cent of Spaniards for Alonso, and a whopping 99 per cent of Brazilians who are aware of the former Ferrari driver. Jenson Button is fifth on the list, with Nico Rosberg, Daniel Ricciardo, Romain Grosjean, 17-year-old Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez completing the top 10.

Summary: Fernando Alonso is most marketable driver, according to Repucom survey . The McLaren star has been ruled out of the season opener in Australia after sustaining concussion in a pre-season crash at the Circuit de Catalunya . Lewis Hamilton was fourth on the list, but was the highest climber . Felipe Massa and Sebastian Vettel completed podium spots behind Alonso . CLICK HERE for all the latest Formula One news .


A woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer after she allegedly squirted her breast milk at the officer during an altercation. The incident occurred at Rockingham Police Station, about 50 kilometres south of Perth, on Tuesday, apparently during a body search. West Australian police confirmed to Daily Mail Australia the 26-year-old was arrested about midday on an outstanding warrant before she was taken to the station. A woman has been charged with assaulting a police officer after she allegedly squirted her with her breast milk (file image) 'It was while at the Rockingham Police Station that an incident occurred where the woman was further charged with Assault Public Officer,' police said in a statement. Perth Now reported that the incident in question occurred during a body search, when the woman was naked from the waist down. The 26-year-old was rearranging her clothes when she reportedly took hold her breast and squirted the female officer. The 26-year-old (not pictured) is said to have covered the female officer's face, arms and uniform in milk during a strip search . The officer was hit with milk on her face, arms and uniform. The Calista woman appeared at Fremantle Magistrates Court on Tuesday on the arrest warrant and assaulting a police officer charges. She was refused bail and remanded in custody. The woman will appear in court again next week. West Australian police could not comment further due to ongoing court proceedings.

Summary: A woman allegedly squirted breast milk at a female police officer . The 26-year-old was picked up on an outstanding arrest warrant . Was charged with assaulting a police officer and fronted court on Tuesday . Perth woman was refused bail and will face court again next week .


Germany coach Joachim Low has extended his contract by another two years until 2018. The German Football Federation says the new deal includes the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where Germany would be defending champions if the team qualifies. Low took over as Germany coach from Jurgen Klinsmann after the 2006 World Cup in Germany. His first title was last year's World Cup in Brazil. Joachim Low (left) signs his new contract alongside DFB president Wolfgang Niersbach (right) on Friday . Low (bottom left) poses for a photo with the DFB Executive Board in Frankfurt . Low drinks a toast to Andreas Kopke during the DFB Executive Board meeting in Frankfurt . Germany got off to a slow start in qualifying for next year's European Championship in France and trail Poland by three points after four matches. Low says that 'confirming the title from Brazil remains an incredible challenge and motivation' and that Germany's young team is 'not at the end of its development.' Germany coach Low has extended his contract to the 2018 World Cup in Russia . Low (centre) lifts the World Cup trophy after Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in the final in Rio de Janeiro last year . Mario Gotze (right) scores the winner past Sergio Romero (centre) for Germany in the 2014 World Cup final .

Summary: Joachim Low has extended his contract by two years to 2018 . Low won the World Cup with Germany in Brazil last year . The new deal includes the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia .


Rangi Chase says he would be happy to switch to full-back for Salford, revealing he grew up playing the role in rugby union. The former Castleford and England stand-off won the Man of Steel award in 2011 for his brilliant displays with the number six on his back but an injury crisis has left the Red Devils without three specialist full-backs for Saturday's game against Catalans Dragons in Perpignan. Coach Iesytn Harris has called up youngster Jon Ford in the absence of Kevin Locke, Niall Evalds and Ben Jones-Bishop but admits he is considering moving Chase into the full-back spot. Rangi Chase, pictured in action for England in 2013, could be set to play at full-back for Salford . 'I'll play wherever,' Chase said. 'I grew up playing full-back in rugby union, so I'm not unfamiliar with it. 'Obviously I've not played there for a while but, if I do get put there, I will have to adjust. 'Obviously when we're attacking it doesn't bother me but defensively you've got to make sure you're in the right spots. I've got to make sure my communication is right if I'm back there.' Chase stepped into the full-back role towards the end of last Saturday's game against Hull after Evalds went off with a pulled hamstring and Harris believes he could perform the role from the start against the Dragons. 'Rangi is a versatile player,' Harris said. 'He can play a little bit of nine if he has to, he can play in the halves, he can play at full-back. He's a natural footballer and he generally creates opportunities wherever he plays on the field. 'And he's very much a team player, he wants to do what's best for the team. The most important thing is Rangi being on the field. It's trying to get the balance right within the team.' Wherever he plays on Saturday, Chase's duel with the Catalans' Australian playmaker Todd Carney promises is a mouthwatering prospect, although the player himself is playing it down. 'I'm not bothered if it's Todd Carney or if it's someone else,' Chase said. 'I'm not worried about him and I'm sure he's not worried about me. At the end of the day, I'll just focus on my own game.' Chase was in masterful form as he steered Salford to their first win of the season against Hull but he admits they will be to take a step up against a Dragons team who are near invincible at the Stade Gilbert Brutus. 'It was a good win in the end,' Chase said. 'We had to dig deep for each other and hopefully we can take some confidence from that. We need to build again. 'It is tough going there. They'are an aggressive side and, when they're at home, they grow even more with their support. 'I think the squad they have is the best they've had since I've been here so I'm looking forward to that.'

Summary: Rangi Chase reveals he grew up playing full back in rugby union . Could step into that role for Salford as they have injury problems .


Timothy William Maness, 28, admitted to recording young women through their bedroom windows at the University of California, Santa Cruz . A peeping tom admitted to recording young women through their bedroom windows at a California university after a victim snapped a photograph of him and posted it all over the neighborhood. Timothy William Maness, 28, turned himself in on Thursday at the Santa Cruz Police Station. He admitted he was the man in the photographs taken by a young woman on Tuesday after he looked through her bedroom window and attempted to enter her home. Haley Woolford, 19, said Maness removed panels from her backyard fence and walked through the gap to enter the private patio area. The University of California, Santa Cruz student spotted Maness as he opened her bedroom window and reached through it to try and enter the residence, according to police. That's when Woolford pointed a flashlight at Maness and screamed before running out of the house to confront him. 'He realized he was caught and said some stuff, then he told me his excuse was his hat had fallen in my backyard,' Woolford told KSBW. Woolford then yelled at Maness to get off her property and snapped five photographs of him as 'he walked away calmly,' she said. The student made fliers with the suspect's picture and posted them throughout the neighborhood. Police also helped distribute the fliers and the photographs were published by local media outlets. Maness admitted he was the man Haley Woolford, 19, photographed on Tuesday after he opened her bedroom window and attempted to enter the home . Woolford (pictured) yelled at Maness to get off her property and snapped five photographs of him. She then made fliers with the suspect's picture and posted them throughout the neighborhood . Police said Maness first denied that he had been peeping on Woolford but admitted after an extensive interview that he 'enjoyed video recording or photographing females from outside their residences'. Maness was charged with burglary, stalking, peeping and video recording while peeping. Many UC Santa Cruz students live in the complex where Woolford resides and Maness had been spotted in the neighborhood before. Police had been trying to track him down for the last four to six weeks. But victims had only heard Maness or reported seeing the top of his head or lower limbs.

Summary: Timothy William Maness, 28, turned himself in to Santa Cruz police . Admitted he was the man Haley Woolford, 19, had photographed after he looked through her bedroom window on Tuesday . The UC Santa Cruz student said Maness opened her window and tried to get into her home . Woolford then confronted him outside her patio, where she took the photos . Police have been trying to find Maness for the last four to six weeks after a number of similar incidents .


The daughter of a National Hockey League player may have got the most important acquisition of the day before the league's trade deadline this afternoon thanks to a letter she wrote in January. Jordan Leopold's daughter Jordyn, 11, wrote a letter to the Minnesota Wild asking the team to acquire her father from the Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio. The team unknowingly obliged her request 20 minutes before the trade deadline and got Leopold, a native of Golden Valley, Minnesota, sent back to his home state. Scroll down for video . Jordan Leopold's (right) daughter Jordyn, 11, wrote a letter (left) to the Minnesota Wild asking the team to acquire her father from the Columbus Blue Jackets in Ohio . The team obliged and got Leoopold, 34, in exchange for defenseman Justin Falkand and a fifth-round pick . Leopold, a native of Golden Valley, Minnesota, went to the University of Minnesota and he won a NCAA title . In exchange for Leopold, 34, the Wild surrendered defenseman Justin Falkand and a fifth-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. Wild general manager Chuck Fletcher had no idea about the letter, which was addressed to the 'Minnesota Wild Coaches', before he made the deal, according to The Star. Jordyn wrote the letter in January when the Wild were in the middle of a bad losing streak, KFAN reported. In the letter, Jordyn identifies herself and her father before getting to her pitch. The letter reads: 'Well, my dad is very lonely without his family. 'We are living in Minnesota right now and I am lost without my dad and so is my mom, my 2 sisters and my brother. 'It has been since November and we can not take it any more. 'To get to the point, the Wild have not been winning games and you lovely coaches are most likely mad about that but your team needs some more D men so can you please, please, please ask the Jackets if you guys can get him?!' Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen may have been aware of Jordyn's plight before the swap. He tweeted: 'It isn't always just about business…' After the deal was made, Fletcher of the Wild certainly found out about Jordyn's note because #TheLetter began trending on Twitter. He said the letter was 'tremendous' and 'very powerful'. Leopold has scored 67 goals and tallied 146 NHL assists. He played for the US in the 2006 Winter Olympics . Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen tweeted out a picture of the letter after dealing Leopold . Now that he is in Minnesota after playing 677 career NHL games over 12 seasons, Leopold will wear No. 33 . Leopold attended the University of Minnesota and won the Hobey Baker Award, which is given to the nation's top college player, during his senior season. He also helped the Golden Gophers win an NCAA National Championship. In 677 career NHL games over 12 seasons, he has scored 67 goals and tallied 146 assists. Leopold also represented the US at the 2006 Winter Olympics,

Summary: Jordan Leopold's daughter Jordyn sent her letter to the Minnesota Wild . Team got defenseman from Columbus Blue Jackets for a player and a pick . Leopold went to University of Minnesota and is from Golden Valley, Minn. Blue Jackets GM tweeted out that 'It isn't always just about business…'


A baby who only has half a heart has defied the odds after suffering a stroke and battling through four open heart surgeries. Jack Stevens was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) which means the left side of his heart did not form properly. Jack, from Hartlepool, County Durham, has spent half of his life in hospital after having four open heart surgeries and five other operations. He has also suffered a stroke and had to be resuscitated three times. Jack Stevens, now 15 months, was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) which means the left side of his heart did not form properly. He underwent four open heart surgeries at just one week old . Jack survived a total of nine operations (he is pictured, left, after the last procedure), but then suffered a stroke and had to be resuscitated three times. He is now at home with his parents (right) Jack recovered well from the operations and has recently had his feeding tube removed for the first time. He is pictured here before his third open heart surgery procedure. But made a miraculous recovery and recently had his feeding tube removed for the first time. Now, at 15 months old, he is at home with his parents, . His father Chris Stevens, 30, said: 'He's been through so much in such a short space of time but he's doing brilliantly. 'We knew about his condition before he was born and he spent the first five months of his life in hospital. 'He had to have open heart surgery when he was just one-week-old and he's had three more since. 'Jack was only 4lbs 4oz when he was born and the condition has slowed his development. 'It was really difficult watching him lying in his hospital bed for so long surrounded by machines and tubes. 'But we knew it was best for him and he's battled through everything - he's a real fighter.' Jack, who is now at home with his parents Chris Stevens, 30 and Ashton Hodge, 27. The family are pictured before Jack's fourth open heart surgery . Jack only weighed 4lbs 4oz when he was born, and the heart condition has slowed his development . Jack had to be given up to 12 different medications up to four times a day, but now only needs three different medications via a syringe. He is pictured here (left and right) at one years old . At just one-week-old, Jack underwent three stages of the Norwood procedure - a surgery performed on the heart to improve blood flow. He was eventually allowed home for the first time in April last year but returned back to Freeman Hospital, Newcastle, three months later after suffering a stroke. He then endured a string of gruelling operations and is finally at home with father Chris, and mother, Ashton Hodge, 27, a charity worker. He is now on the brink of taking his first steps and speaking for the first time. Mr Stevens, an engineer, said: 'It's a lifelong condition so he will need

Summary: Jack Stevens was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLSH) Left side of his heart did not form properly and he underwent 9 surgeries . He then suffered a stroke and had to be resuscitated three times . Now is finally at home with his parents but will later need a heart transplant .


A top grammar school has been fined £10,000 after a 14-year-old boy was smashed in the head during a shot put event and left with life-changing injuries. The pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was hit on the back of the skull with the metal shot at the prestigious Judd School, in Tonbridge, Kent. The year nine student then underwent emergency brain surgery for 'potentially fatal' injuries after fragments of skull went into the teenager's brain. A top grammar school has been fined £10,000 after a 14-year-old boy was smashed in the head during a shot put event and left with life-changing injuries. The pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was hit on the back of the skull with the metal ball at the prestigious Judd School, in Tonbridge, Kent . The boy, who was formerly a keen rugby player, has been told he will never play again. The victim had been part of a class of 24 Year nine pupils taking part in a multi-sports PE lesson on June 20 last year hugely over-subscribed grammar school. The lesson included discus, triple jump, long jump, javelin, hurdles and the shot put. But health and safety guidelines say the 1,000-pupil school should have had a maximum of four sports, with just one throwing event, going on at the same time. The pupil suffered a severely fractured skull and was rushed to Kings College Hospital in London. He was due to have an operation to alleviate the swelling in his brain but it was decided the surgery could have worsened his condition. A few days later his condition deteriorated and he underwent emergency brain surgery to remove fluid from the brain. The school's governing body was hauled in front of Sevenoaks Magistrates' Court today charged with breaching their general duty to the pupil. The victim had been part of the triple jump group and was returning to the centre of the field as the teacher whistled to signal the end of the lesson . Prosecuting, Kevin Golding said: 'It's unclear what the long term impact will be. 'He has recovered sufficiently to return to school but we don't yet know the long term impact on his memory, intellect, mood, personality and his future employment prospects.' The court heard the teacher in charge, David Joseph, has taught at Judd for 10 years, and has been a teacher for 28 years overall. He was in the centre of the sports field overlooking the javelin throwing pupils when the incident happened. The victim had been part of the triple jump group and was returning to the centre of the field as the teacher whistled to signal the end of the lesson. But the pupil who threw the shot says he didn't hear the whistle, the court heard. He started the throw with his back to the landing area the victim was stood beside, and it hit the victim on the head. Defending, Dominic Adamson said that although the boy's injuries were the result of an unfortunate accident, the health and safety procedures in

Summary: Pupil, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was hit on back of the skull . He was a year nine student at the prestigious Judd School, Tonbridge, Kent . The formerly keen rugby player has been told he will never play again . The Judd School is highly prestigious and hugely over-subscribed .