Cabinet Office Minister Rob Wilson claimed he received ‘darkly veiled threats’ to drop claims that police failed to warn a young mother she was working with a dangerous paedophile who went on to abuse her son . A Tory Minister is embroiled in an explosive row with Britain’s top policewoman amid claims she ‘threatened’ him over a child sex abuse case. Cabinet Office Minister Rob Wilson said Sara Thornton, the chief constable of Thames Valley Police, tried to stop him raising allegations of police errors in a ‘sickening’ paedophile scandal. Wilson claimed he received ‘darkly veiled threats’ to drop claims that police failed to warn a young mother she was working with a dangerous paedophile who went on to abuse her son. And he said one of the ‘threats’ was made by Ms Thornton. But Ms Thornton, said to be David Cameron’s favourite police leader, hit back angrily last night. In a statement to The Mail on Sunday she rejected the allegations as ‘unfounded’. ‘I categorically deny ever making any sort of threat –veiled or otherwise – to Rob Wilson MP.’ And she said the claims entitled her to sue him for libel. The clash involves a woman who worked as a carer for two disabled children. She did not know their father, David Cullen, was on the Sex Offenders’ Register. He was supposed to be monitored by Thames Valley Police. But the woman claims police blundered by failing to alert her to his paedophile record. Cullen was subsequently jailed for life after abusing her young son 25 times in six months. Mr Wilson, who is the woman’s local MP in Reading, offered to raise her case in the Commons in 2008. But he says police tried to stop him. ‘There were all sorts of darkly veiled threats if I went head-to-head and toe-to-toe with Thames Valley Police,’ he said. ‘I had phone calls from at least two members of the force who rang me up directly about this and tried to stop me raising it in Parliament, even though it was quite clearly the right thing to do. ‘They said things like “Really, Mr Wilson? So early on in your Parliamentary career? Do you want to make an error about getting involved in raising this issue? There may be more to this than meets the eye. You could be getting into a very difficult situation.” ’ The Mail on Sunday has confirmed that Mr Wilson claims Ms Thornton was one of those who tried to deter him. He said he had raised the case not to attack the police but to highlight concerns about how his constituent – who cannot be named as she has a legal right to anonymity – had been dealt with. He said: ‘I wonder whether there is something systemic within the police, that, where difficult personal cases are involved, they don’t want to get involved.’ But Ms Thornton, who is next month set to become the boss of the new National Police Chiefs’ Council, said: ‘Such allegations are unfounded and libellous. I will be writing to

Summary: Cabinet Office Minister Rob Wilson claim to receive ‘darkly veiled threats’ Says he tried to raise concerns about mother not told about a paedophile . The man, who she worked with, went on to abuse the young woman's son . Thames Valley Police chief constable Sara Thornton told him to drop it . Ms Thornton has strongly rejected the threat allegations as 'unfounded'


President Barack Obama challenged Republicans who oppose Obamacare to come up with an alternative at an event today celebrating the fifth anniversary of the law. In a subtle jab at Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, who has zealously fought to repeal the Affordable Care Act, Obama said, 'folks who are basing their entire political agenda on repealing the law, you’ve got to explain how kicking millions of families off their insurance is somehow going to make us more free.' Cruz led a 2013 filibuster in the Senate that he hoped would result in a successful vote to defund the health care reform law, making it easier to legislatively dismantle. Scroll down for video . President Barack Obama challenged Republicans who oppose Obamacare to come up with an alternative at an event today celebrating the fifth anniversary of the law. To 'folks who are basing their entire political agenda on repealing the law, ' he said, 'you’ve got to explain how kicking millions of families off their insurance is somehow going to make us more free' He and his allies were eventually defeated in that effort after a two-week stand off with Democrats, who held the majority in the upper chamber at the time. But he has continued to fight to have the law nullified and named repeal a top priority in a speech announcing his candidacy for higher office on Monday. The White House was won't to react that afternoon to Cruz's entry into the 2016 brawl but it did rib him over his campaign promise to throw out the sitting president's signature policy achievement. 'Well, there was a presidential candidate who ran in 2012 promising to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and that campaign pledge didn’t work out very well for him,' Obama's spokesman, Josh Earnest, told reporters, referring to that year's Republican nominee for president, Mitt Romney. In a twist of irony, Cruz said Tuesday that he would sign his family up for Obamacare. Previously included in a plan in the name of his wife, a Goldman Sachs employee, Cruz's family will lose its health care soon as she leaves her job to join him full time on the campaign trail. Earnest resisted taking a shot at Cruz over the matter on Wednesday, saying that if he does apply for a plan via the government marketplace, 'he will find is what millions of Americans across the country have found,' which is that there are good quality healthcare plans available because of the health care reform law. While others have pointed out the irony of the situation, 'I am seeking to merely point out the common experience that it seems that the Cruz family may be sharing,' Earnest told a reporter pressing him on the issue. At the event on Wednesday, Obama said critics of the law need to explain 'why forcing millions of families to pay thousands of dollars more will somehow make us more secure. Or why we should go back to the days when women paid more for coverage than men' and a 'preexisting condition locked so many

Summary: President made a subtle jab at Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz, who has zealously fought to repeal the Affordable Care Act . 'Folks who are basing their entire political agenda on repealing the law, you’ve got to explain how kicking millions of families off their insurance is somehow going to make us more free,' he said . Critics also need to explain 'why forcing millions of families to pay thousands of dollars more will somehow make us more secure,' he said .


National Puppy Day took place yesterday and was easily the most coo-inducing day of 2015 with #NationalPuppyDay generating thousands of posts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. Even the biggest A-listers weren't immune to sharing a snap of their cute pooch with Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande among those to upload a picture. According to the official National Puppy Day website the purpose of the day is to celebrate the unconditional love that dogs bring into our lives but also to raise awareness of puppy mills in a mission to get puppy-free pet shops across the USA. Yesterday was National Puppy Day which saw many people taking to the Internet to share pictures of their pooches with #NationalPuppyDay. Justin Bieber shared this snap of his new dog Esther . The day is also used as a way of encouraging the public to adopt orphaned puppies with celebrities joining the cause with Kate Upton sharing an image on Instagram encouraging her followers to adopt rather than buy a puppy. Now considered an international celebration National Puppy Day was founded in 2006 by Celebrity Pet & Home Lifestyle Expert and Author, Colleen Paige and has trended worldwode on Twitter since 2012. Julianne Hough often posts pictures of her two spaniels on Instagram so couldn't resist sharing a few extra for National Puppy Day where she claimed she loved them more than 'anything on the planet' Ariana Grande celebrated by giving her pooch a sweet treat . Kylie Jenner made sure that her pup Bambi got involved in the social media action . As well as National Puppy Day, Colleen is also the founder of National Dog Day, National Cat Day, National Mutt Day, National Pet Travel Safety Day and National Wildlife Day. But National Puppy Day is easily the most eagerly awaited and it is not surprising considering the deluge of cuteness that hit the Internet with Instagram receiving over 878,000 posts in just 24 hours. Now brace yourself for some serious cooing as we pick our favourite posts. Girls star Allison Williams took the opportunity to announce the news that she had adopted a dog on Facebook . Star of Glee Lauren Potter shared images of her three favourite mutts . American television host shared this image of his French Bulldog hard at work . In order to get the best angle on their mutts several owners chose to showcase them mid air . This Spritely Bichon Frise looks thrilled to be subject of the camera . If you didn't think Corgis could get any cuter try them at three weeks . Puppies are cute enough as it is but add a jumper and you have pooch perfection . The IT dog of this decade the pug featured heavily in the hashtag, with John Lewis sharing this stylish snap .

Summary: National Puppy Day is a holiday that takes place on 23rd March . Founded by Colleen Paige it aims to increase awareness of puppy mills as well as encourage adoption of unwanted puppies . Celebrities took to social networks to post images of their pups in honour of the day with the hashtag #NationalPuppyDay . Instagram received over 800,000 cute puppy posts .


A highly successful businessman 'not willing to pay a penny' to his wife in a multimillion-pound divorce battle has been slammed by a judge and told he must hand over around £80m. Randy Work, a former key executive in Texas-based private equity company Lone Star, had argued in court that his wife was only entitled to £5m. The 47-year-old said that 'unfortunately' the mother of his two teenage children, Mandy Gray, 45, had failed to abide by a post-nuptial agreement. Highly successful businessman Randy Work (right), who was 'not willing to pay a penny' to his wife Mandy Gray (left) in a multimillion-pound divorce battle, has been told by a judge that he must hand over around £80m . She was therefore prevented from receiving a more substantial sum - and would be given little over £3m when bills were paid. But Mr Justice Holman, sitting in London, disagreed and told Mr Work: 'Having offered to pay her nothing you now have to pay her tens of millions of US dollars.' He had told the businessman previously: 'I am not sure you and I are on the same planet.' The judge, sitting in the Family Division of London's High Court, said the couple had been equal partners in a relationship of more than 20 years. They married 'without a bean' and the husband made his £150m fortune during the course of their marriage while supported by his wife, he added. Mr Work's lawyers suggested he was entitled to a greater share of money because he made a 'special contribution' through his skills at wealth-creating. Ms Gray arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice with her lawyer Fiona Shackleton (right in both pictures). Mr Work had argued the mother-of-two was only entitled to £5m after breaking a post-nuptial agreement . In the witness box, the tycoon described how he had gone to Japan and made billions of dollars for Lone Star, buying up real estate, including troubled golf courses, after the Japanese economy became stuck in a sharp downturn. Mr Work was 'the breadwinner' and Ms Gray 'the homemaker', the court was told. He added that Ms Gray had been 'a good wife' over 20 years and 'a good mother' and would have been entitled to at least £70 million, the 'total sum payable' under the post-nup agreement they signed in October 2000. But he argued that she was not entitled to any of his money, or any of his property, after coming to court to seek a better settlement. The judge disagreed and said: 'It would, in my view, be unsatisfactory and gender discriminatory now to make an unequal award.' Mr Work (above) must now pay £39m to Ms Gray within 28 days and the whole sum within 90 days . He urged the couple to compromise and agree on a fair division of assets, including antique furniture and modern art, to achieve equal shares and 'to stop this terrible conflict'. The first tranche of £39m must now be paid to Ms Gray within 28 days of his ruling and the whole

Summary: American Randy Work slammed by judge at High Court in London . Couple had been together 20 years while he accrued £150m fortune . Work had argued wife Mandy Gray, 45, was only entitled to £5m . 47-year-old claimed she broke a Texan post-nuptial agreement . Judge said offering Gray an unequal award would be unsatisfactory .


Kendall Jenner flaunts her bikini body and cozies up to Justin Bieber in a new Vogue spread, which also features Gigi Hadid, Ansel Elgort, Dylan Penn and her younger brother Hopper. The six stars were shot by legendary photographer Mario Testino as they soaked up the California sun and modeled designer duds for the magazine's April issue. Vogue dubbed the stylish group 'Hollywood's New Brat Pack'. Although one sultry image shows Kendall and Justin pressing their chests against each other as they stare off into the distance, the 21-year-old singer told the magazine that he is 'actually an introvert'. Scroll down for video . Beautiful people: Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber were snapped by Mario Testino as they lounged poolside for a new spread in the April issue of Vogue . Pretty pals: The 19-year-old realty star was also photographed walking down the street with her equally gorgeous friend and fellow model Gigi Hadid . Givenchy Sleeveless Goatskin Coat . From the Spring 2015 collection . Visit site . She's quickly becoming one of the most sought after models in fashion, so it's no surprise that Kendall Jenner made yet another appearance in Vogue magazine's April issue along with other style mavens, Gigi Hadid and Justin Beiber. The reality star sported a look from Givenchy's Spring collection that included a lace dress and leather leggings topped with a sleeveless striped coat made of goatskin. The showpiece included macramé lace and eyelet detailing. In theory, the mixing of textures and patterns sounded like a clash and burn. But somehow Ricardo Tisci, the mastermind behind it all made it work. While you can't get your hands on this one-of-a kind masterpiece, we've found some noteworthy alternatives including a similar option from the French fashion house that is a major investment. Now you can have your very own statement coat from Ming Wang, Balmain, or Kenneth Cole starting at just over $60. Balmain Satin-Trimmed Striped Raffia Jacket at Net-A-Porter . Visit site . Ming Wang Faux Leather Trim Long Knit Jacket at Nordstrom . Visit site . Kenneth Cole New York Women's Collarless Perforated Faux Leather Long Jacket at Amazon . Visit site . Givenchy Nette Grommet Textured Paneled Jacket at Neiman Marcus . Visit site . 'But as far as shooting fashion goes, or being on stage - me having to be on - I don't get nervous', he explained. Another picture features Justin in jeans and an open denim button-down shirt as he lounges poolside with his arm casually draped around a bikini-clad Kendall. This is the 19-year-old realty TV star's fifth time modeling for the iconic glossy. For the magazine's February issue, Kendall was photographed by Patrick Demarchelier as she modeled statement pants. But this time around, Kendall had more company. In addition to posing next to Justin, she was also snapped walking beside her friend and fellow model Gigi, as well as 21-year-old Ansel. Buff body: The 21-year-old singer also flaunted his ripped abs for Mario's famous Instagram 'Towel Series' The two, who famously affirmed their friendship by attaching a 'love-lock'

Summary: The spread, which was shot by photographer Mario Testino, also stars Gigi Hadid, Ansel Elgort, Dylan Penn and her younger brother Hopper . This is 19-year-old Kendall's fifth time appearing in the pages of Vogue .


This is the horrifying moment a vicious thug stamped on a shopkeeper's head six times as he lay unconscious on the floor during a terrifying newsagents raid. The shocking CCTV footage shows shop owner Naresh Nagarajah being pinned to the ground by a hooded robber, while a second man mercilessly stamps on his skull as he tries to crawl away. The helpless 36-year-old was beaten so badly that he feared he was going to die. He was left with a fractured eye socket and severe bruising all over his body. Scroll down for video . This is the horrifying moment a vicious thug stamped on a shopkeeper's head six times as he lay unconscious on the floor during a terrifying newsagents raid . The shocking CCTV footage shows shop owner Naresh Nagarajah being pinned to the ground by a hooded robber, while a second man mercilessly stamps on his skull as he tries to crawl away . Nottinghamshire Police released the 66-second CCTV footage today in a bid to track down the three culprits . Sickeningly, a third man, who does not appear to be involved in the beating, is seen stepping over Mr Nagarajah, as his two accomplices continue with the brutal assault. Speaking after the attack, Mr Nagarajah, who has owned and run the shop for eight years, said: 'I remember being hit and kicked and trying to escape. I thought I was going to die.' The attack, which Mr Nagarajah says has left him 'traumatised', took place after the three men walked into MV Supermarket in Arnold, Nottingham, just as the shop was closing on March 3. The video shows the three thugs knocking over stacks of cans, before one of the men begins punching the father-of-two to the ground. After leaving him unconscious, the men then flee from the store with around £5,000 worth of cigarettes. Nottinghamshire Police released the 66-second CCTV footage today in a bid to track down the culprits. Mr Nagarajah added: 'When I think about what happened, it's very scary. The helpless 36-year-old was beaten so badly that he feared he was going to die. He was left with a fractured eye socket and severe bruising all over his body . The attack, which Mr Nagarajah says has left him 'traumatised', took place after the three men walked into MV Supermarket in Arnold, Nottingham, just as the shop was closing on March 3 . 'I have two children. Will the next one come to my house? I'm worried about their safety. 'It was around closing time, I had gone out to close one of the two metal shutters, then just popped back into the store to turn off the CCTV screens, and then turned round and the men were there. 'It was so traumatic and horrendous that I think I have blacked out several parts of it.' He added: 'They had metal things on their hands. One of them was holding me. He sat on me and punched me. I remember being hit and kicked and trying to escape. I thought I was going

Summary: Hooded men carried out attack in MV Supermarket in Arnold, Nottingham . Naresh Nagarajah was pinned to ground before being mercilessly attacked . Trio fled store with £5,000 worth of cigarettes, leaving owner unconscious . Mr Nagarajah, who was left with broken eye socket, feared he would be die . Attackers, thought to be aged between 22 and 28, have not yet been found .


This is the shocking moment an angry mob stripped, strung up and slowly beat a man to death who was accused of raping and murdering an 11-year-old girl. Video footage has emerged of the brutal prolonged attack on the 18-year-old, which was watched by a jeering 1,000-strong crowd. It took place in the same Indian state an alleged rapist was kidnapped from jail and murdered earlier this month. Neither men, who were publicly killed in Nagaland in eastern India, had been convicted of any crimes. Scroll down for video . Vigilante violence: Shocking video footage has emerged of the 18-year-old being beaten to death as a crowd of 1,000 people watch . Accused: Ibo Cha allegedly murdered and raped an 11-year-old girl but the police said he had not been arrested . The video footage was shot in September but has only come to light following the kidnapping and murder of alleged rapist Syed Sarif Khan in Dimapur . Ibo Cha was dragged into the centre Meluri village, stripped, strung up with rope and beaten for an hour before dying of his injuries. Men took turns attacking him and a 'ring-leader' appears to stop them form killing him too quickly. Inspector General of Nagaland, Wabang Jamir said Mr Cha had not been arrested and the villagers took the law into their own hands before the police became involved. He said: 'The police was not informed about the rape and murder of the young girl. Unfortunately there was no report lodged and we only learnt about the case after the beating of this man incident. 'Three First Information Reports have been registered for the murder of the alleged rapist but the investigation is still ongoing. 'No one has been apprehended in the case so far but we are hopeful that we will soon make arrests.' Prolonged: Men taken turns attacking him and a 'ring-leader' appears to prevent them killing him too quickly . Inspector General of Nagaland, Wabang Jamir said Mr Cha had not been arrested and the villagers took the law into their own hands before the police became involved . The body of the 11-year-old was found in a forest about a kilometre away from Meluri village in September and soon tension mounted in the area. Eventually, crowds gathered to find the murderer and rapist. But when Ibo Cha – who was also the victim's neighbour – fled, he became their prime suspect. Groups formed determined to find him and locals located him outside Meluri, before attacking him in the village centre. He eventually died from his injuries and his body was abandoned before the police stepped in. The footage was shot in September, but has only come to light following the kidnapping and murder of alleged rapist Syed Sarif Khan in Dimapur. A mob tore open the gates of Central Jail in Dimapur and dragged Mr Khan naked through the streets before beating him to death. Lynched: The gang overpowered security at the Central Jail in the city of Dimapur and grabbed the man before beating him to death. It

Summary: WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT . Angry mob stripped, strung up and killed man accused of rape and murder . Footage has emerged of the prolonged attack on the 18-year-old in India . Hour-long beating was watched by a 1,000 strong crowd in Nagaland state . Same area alleged rapist was kidnapped and murdered earlier this month . Men were not convicted of crimes and crowd took the law into own hands .


Montenegro and Russia's Euro 2016 qualifier was abandoned midway through the second half on Friday after two outbreaks of crowd trouble and a scuffle between the players. The game was first delayed by 33 minutes when Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev was hit on the head by a flare thrown from the Montenegro section of the ground soon after kickoff. Midway through the second half a scuffle ensued between players near the touchline, with Eastern Europe's Sport Klub television reporting that a missile hurled from the terraces appeared to have hit another Russian player. A mass brawl between Russia and Montenegro players led to the Euro 2016 qualifier being abandoned . Players from both sides are reported to have shoved each other before referee decided enough was enough . Russia head coach Fabio Capello scratches his head as players leave the pitch after the match is abandoned . A flare, hurled from the stands, sails towards the Russian keeper in the opening seconds of the game . Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev is knocked to the ground by a flare thrown from the stands after one minute . With the score at 0-0 in the Group G game, German referee Deniz Aytekin ordered the players back into the dressing room for the second time moments after Montenegro keeper Vukasin Poleksic saved a Roman Shirokov penalty. Montenegro and Russia supporters clashed at halftime, forcing riot police to move in to separate them. Montenegrin daily Vijesti reported on its website. It said there were talks during the break about whether to carry on with the game because of the intensity of the fighting with the start of the second half delayed by 18 minutes. UEFA said it would wait to receive reports from the match delegate and referee before opening disciplinary proceedings. The Russia No 1 is carried off on a stretcher after being struck by a flare at the start of the game . Akinfeev is carried off the pitch on a stretcher, leading to a 30 minute suspension of the game . Fans holding flares cut intimidating figures from the roof of the stadium in Podgorica . Montenegro coach Branko Brnovic said his players were distraught and apologised to their stunned Russian visitors. 'I apologise to the Russian players and staff for everything that's happened. It is no surprise that the game was abandoned after the second incident,' he told Montenegrin state television broadcaster RTCG. 'My players are completely distraught, all of them are at a loss for words and I also don't know what to say after all this. 'We now don't stand a chance (of qualifying) and also face a lengthy crowd ban,' he added, with Russia and Montenegro level on five points from four games behind group leaders Austria, who have 13 from five, and Sweden on nine from five. 'Fortunately, our FA president Dejan Savicevic has a very good reputation with UEFA, while we have to make sure we get back on the rails,' Brnovic added. Montenegro fans light flares from the stands during the Euro qualifier on Friday .

Summary: Russia travelled to Montenegro for their Euro 2016 Group G qualifier . Game was suspended after keeper Igor Akinfeev was struck by a flare . CSKA Moscow No 1 left the field on a stretcher after opening seconds . Game was eventually resumed by referee Deniz Aytekin after 33 mins . Match was later abandoned with the score 0-0 after Roman Shirokov's missed penalty led to a mass brawl on 68mins .


Jailed: Matthew Hudson (above), 22, left his friend Mark Bennett with life-threatening injuries after attacking him with a glass at his sister's wedding . A man who smashed a pint glass into a friend's neck during his sister's wedding reception was jailed for three and half years today. Matthew Hudson, 22, left Mark Bennett with life-threatening injuries after attacking him without warning as they walked out of a marquee set up in the grounds of a luxury farmhouse. Mr Bennett was left with shards of glass in his neck narrowly missing a vital artery and was aided by two trained nurses attending the wedding before being rushed to hospital and operated on. He said he was lucky to survive the attack given the nature and location of his injuries. In a victim impact statement Mr Bennett said: 'I hope he recognises his reckless actions could so easily have been fatal.' Hudson never gave an explanation for the incident or give any indication as to why he had attacked his friend at the wedding of his sister Chantelle and Brett Gregson. At Preston Crown Court, Lancashire, self-employed plasterer Hudson, of Kirkham, was found guilty of wounding after a trial. The incident took place in May last year at a £500,000 farmhouse owned by the bridegroom's parents in the rural village of Wrea Green. A marquee had been erected at the farm for the guests attending the event following the wedding of Hudson's unnamed sister. The court heard Hudson went after Mr Bennett with a glass and confronted the victim before smashing it against his neck. Prosecutor Mr Richard Haworth said: 'The complainant wishes he could understand why it took place and hopes the defendant is remorseful and regrets what he has done. 'He recounts how he lies in bed at night and relives matters and thinks about the consequences. He expresses his gratitude to the surgeons at the Royal Preston Hospital to remove the shards of glass still in the very vulnerable area of the neck. Random attack: The court heard how Hudson (pictured) went after Mr Bennett with a glass and confronted the victim before smashing it against his neck . 'He describes having problems sleeping, taking prescription sleeping tablets and describes how he awakes often in distress. His self confidence had hit rock bottom and feels very self conscious as to the scar on his neck. He feels on edge when he is out and aware of stares and finger pointing. 'He is paranoid that everyone is looking at him and does from time to time wear clothing to hide it, scarves to avoid people asking questions. He doesn't want to go out at all.' He added that Mr Bennett attends therapy and may need plastic surgery in the future for the 'raised and angry scarring'. He added: 'The impact upon his social life, he avoids get togethers and family meals and hates being the centre of attention. he is embarrassed and vulnerable to questions put to him about how he is.' Mr Haworth added that he had been an avid

Summary: Matthew Hudson attacked friend without warning at sister's wedding party . The plasterer, 22, almost killed Mark Bennett, narrowly missing vital artery . Mr Bennett is deeply affected by incident and may need plastic surgery . Also struggles to sleep and feels on edge and paranoid when he's out . Hudson, of Lancashire, was jailed at Preston Crown Court today .


Head of children's social care: Andy Couldrick, 52, allegedly thwarted a former police officer’s attempts to raise concerns about child abuse by Asian men . A council chief who backed the Baby P social workers and has been accused of silencing a whistleblower over the Oxford child sex ring scandal has been promoted to a top job in local government. Andy Couldrick, 52, was head of children’s social care at Oxfordshire County Council when he allegedly thwarted a former police officer’s attempts to raise concerns about child abuse by Asian men. But in 2011 – after his controversial intervention, which was detailed in an official report earlier this week – Mr Couldrick was appointed chief executive of Wokingham Borough Council in Berkshire on £155,000 a year. It has since emerged that Mr Couldrick has attacked politicians and the media over their ‘disgraceful treatment’ of social workers in the Baby P child abuse scandal. Following a documentary about Baby P late last year, he wrote on Twitter: ‘Media and politicians “responding to public mood?” I think not. ‘Conspired to create moral panic and witch hunt. Many should feel ashamed. Disgraceful treatment of social workers confirmed.’ He also described a 2014 Panorama documentary, which considered whether parents had lost their children unfairly thanks to secret family courts, as ‘a shameful piece of journalism’, adding: ‘Such a poor, partial, sensationalist piece of journalism, offering no right of reply for my authority. Shame on you Panorama.’ Tragic case: Mr Couldrick has attacked politicians and the media over their ‘disgraceful treatment’ of social workers in the Baby P (pictured) child abuse scandal . Details of his promotion will deepen controversy over the Oxford grooming case, which saw men of mainly Pakistani origin targeting white underage girls in care on an ‘industrial scale’. On Tuesday, a Serious Case Review report revealed how a council worker who wrote a series of emails warning of child abuse by Asian men in Oxfordshire was silenced after a complaint by senior officials about his attitude. New role: The head of Thames Valley Police, Sara Thornton (pictured) - whose officers failed scores of girls - has been promoted to a £185,000-a-year job in charge of the country’s chief constables . The worker, an ex-detective, repeatedly raised concerns with the director of children’s services and other officials at the county council in 2007 after seeing a 13-year-old in bed with an adult. He also reported a stream of men going into a flat every night and emerging in the early hours. But instead of dealing with his complaints, a senior council official complained about his behaviour and his manager apologised for the ‘unprofessional way’ in which he had acted. Sources have claimed that the senior council official who had asked a colleague to complain about the emails was in fact Mr Couldrick. The men were eventually jailed in 2013 after being found guilty of a string of sex offences, including 25 offences against the child whose case the council worker had tried to highlight. The report, by the Oxfordshire Safeguarding Children Board, said: ‘This

Summary: Andy Couldrick, 52, was head of children's social care in Oxfordshire . He 'thwarted attempts to raise concerns on child abuse by Asian men' But in 2011 he was appointed chief executive of Wokingham Council . Attacked politicians over treatment of social workers in Baby P scandal .


Forget sanding in a clearing and squinting through the clouds for a glimpse of the eclipse, passengers on flights en route to Iceland got the view of a lifetime of the natural phenomenon. The flight path taken by the pilot of EasyJet's flight 6747 from Belfast on Friday shows an amusing squiggle as it approaches the Faroe Islands, one of just two places on Earth along with Norway's Svalbard archipelago where a total eclipse could be observed. With a cluster of planes appearing to linger around the archipelago between the Norwegian Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, EZY6747's pilot gave those on board the Airbus A319 the best possible chance to capture the moment after taking off at 8.05am. The view from the flight deck of easyJet flight EZY1805 from Manchester to Reykjavik on Friday . A squiggly line marks the flight path of EasyJet's flight 6747 as it circled to get a view of the total eclipse . For some eclipse chasers, a final destination wasn't required as a number of private charters set off for the sole purpose of seeing the phenomenon which won't happen again in northern Europe until 2026. On Jet2.com, 57 passengers booking through Omega Holidays each had their own row of seats from which to view the solar eclipse after flying out of Glasgow Airport at 7.30am. They flew north of the Faroes at 38,000ft to ensure a cloud-free view of the eclipse with live commentary from astronomer Lee Sproats. The plane's pilot Captain Christopher Pollock said: 'I can honestly say that was one of the most amazing flights of my life. The total eclipse as viewed from 38,000ft north of the Faroe Islands from a chartered Jet2.com flight . 'What a special moment to witness and the view was just breathtaking. For the full impact of a total eclipse, you have to be inside the "path of totality", which is quite narrow, but also fast-moving because the planet is rotating. So you really have to be in the right place at the right time to get the best view – and thanks to Omega Holidays we were! I’ll definitely be putting my name down for any return flights in 11 years time!' Jet2.com say passengers came from as far as the United States for the unique round trip. It was a particularly special day for Daniel Bailey from Leicestershire, who was celebrating his 10th birthday. 'It was just amazing, makes me want to be an astronomer,' he said. 'This was the best birthday present in the world!' Daniel Bailey from Leicestershire said the eclipse flight through Omega Holidays was the best 10th birthday present he could have enjoyed . Passengers on flights EZY2295 from London Luton and EZY1805 from Manchester were given the same treat. 'Thanks for circling round the #SolarEclipse. Amazing views from the skies above the Atlantic,' posted the Twitter account for school tour group Rayburn Education with images of the view from flight 1805 from Manchester. A spokesman for EasyJet said the plane's circling was planned and entirely safe. 'The flight crews

Summary: Pilots performed a 'controlled and safe manoeuvre' to view total eclipse . The flight paths showed a squiggle as the planes circles to catch the view . Flights from the UK to Iceland passed the Faroe Islands, one of two places in the world where the total eclipse could be viewed from . A chartered Jet2 flight flew from Glasgow to north of the Faroes for eclipse .


Drug Enforcement Administration employees have a history of colorful arm patches, and some of the creations seem more likely to be found in a smoke shop than on the uniform of a federal agent. Federal agencies began using arm patches to identify themselves during cross-agency work in the 1970s, though the little bits of flair eventually spawned an entire catalog of agents' gear not officially sanctioned by the DEA. Raymond Sherrard, a retired special agent from the IRS, wrote The Encyclopedia of Federal Law Enforcement Patches to keep track of all the creative images. There are an estimated 20,000 federal patches in existence today, according to the Washington Post. But the field of crime where DEA agents worked, drugs, spawned some of the most interesting, including scores of swatches with dragons, grim reapers, a scorpion wearing a surveillance headset and slogans such as 'you make it, we'll take it.' The patches bear a striking resemblance to armed forces patches, and Larry Kirk, a police chief in Old Monroe, Missouri, said they were a 'reflection of these units taking on paramilitary ideas.' Former agents say that the DEA's culture has changed since the 1990s, and has become much more politically correct since the days when the patches were swapped around like business cards. Collector Nathan Zubke told Daily Mail Online that only ten copies of certain patches were originally made, as they were only for small groups of agents. He said reproductions are often sold on eBay, though collectors are on the look out for the real pieces of agency gear, which can fetch hundreds of dollars. Employees of the Drug Enforcement Administration made unofficial patches with bizarre designs such as skeletons in tuxedos . Grim reapers are a popularly featured image on some patches, believed to be among around 20,000 federal patches in existence . The DEA's patches became known for their particular style, which often incorporated pictures of drug paraphernalia such as syringes . The use of federal patches first began in the 1970s, when different agencies began working together on the same projects . The patches often included jokes about the substances that DEA agents were tasked with helping control . Patches from certain raids and missions were reportedly swapped around like business cards by employees . The patches were generally made by employees rather than the DEA itself, which did not sanction the gear . Different missions, such as the Unified Caribbean On-Line Regional Network, often sport different patches with relevant imagery . Former agents say that the DEA has become more politically correct after a change of culture in the 1990s . Some of the patches, such as those with skulls, bear a resemblance to armed forces patches, which police chief Larry Kirk attributed to 'paramilitary ideas' among agents . Collector Nathan Zubke said that only ten copies of certain patches were originally made for their relevant units .

Summary: Federal agencies including the DEA began using patches in the 1970s . There are 20,000 estimated federal patches, though DEA's are most colorful . Patches feature jokes about drugs and government surveillance . Former agents say that the forces have become more politically correct .


Fox News has hired the former Navy SEAL who is believed to have shot and killed Osama Bin Laden as a contributor. Former Team Six leader Rob O'Neill will offer military expertise and analysis across various daytime and primetime programs, the network announced. The decorated ex-solider, who has been involved in more than 400 combat missions and deployed a dozen times, was profiled in the channel's documentary The Man Who Killed Osama Bin Laden, last year. Scroll down for video . Career change: Rob O'Neill (left and right in Liberia), the former Navy SEAL who is said to have shot and killed Osama Bin Laden, has been hired by Fox News as a contributor . He is said to have fired the shots that killed the Al Qaeda leader and 9/11 mastermind during a raid on his compound in May 2011. Chairman and CEO for the network Roger Ailes said: 'Rob O’Neill is an American hero who dedicated his life to serving our country and protecting our freedoms. 'It’s incredibly rare to have someone in a television contributor role with his leadership experience and expertise at the fighting unit level. 'His military insight will be a major asset to the network and we are honored to have him. 'During his career in the Navy, O’Neill has served as a team leader within the Naval Special Warfare Development Group, also known as SEAL Team Six. 'O’Neill was deployed more than a dozen times and led the military’s best individuals in many high-profile operations, including the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama and Operation Neptune’s Spear. O'Neill also confirmed the news on Twitter, posting: 'Happy to join the team'. He has received more than 52 military decorations, including two Silver Stars, four Bronze Stars with Valor, a Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor, three Presidential Unit citations and two Navy/Marine Corps Commendations with Valor. Insight: The network have said the decorated ex-soldier, who has been involved in more than 400 combat missions, will offer military expertise and analysis across various daytime and primetime programs . O'Neill was with his team in Miami for diving training in 2011 when he and a several other senior SEALs got the call to deploy for a special mission. At first, military officials only gave the team a vague understanding of the mission, leading them to believe they were going to Libya to capture Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi since it was around the time of the Arab Spring. But eventually it dawned on the team that they could be after a much bigger target, someone who had evaded capture for nearly a decade. The team was trained for the mission on a replica of the Abbottabad compound where it was believed bin Laden was hiding. O'Neill called the team the 'Martyr's brigade' and that nearly everyone wrote letters home to their family, believing they wouldn't be coming home.

Summary: Decorated veteran will be a contributor providing military expertise . Has been involved in more than 400 combat missions around the world . Shots he fired are believed to have killed the 9/11 mastermind in May 2011 . Fox News Chairman and CEO Roger Ailes described O'Neill as a hero . Has received more than 52 military decorations, including two Silver Stars . Celebrated the news by tweeting: 'Happy to join the team'


Hillary Clinton, attempting to quiet concerns about the security of her private email system, said Tuesday she never discussed classified information over email. And if hackers tried to obtain copies of her communications, they couldn't have, Clinton said, because she had 'numerous safeguards' in place to protect her home-brewed server. 'It was on property guarded by the Secret Service, and there were no security breaches,' Clinton said at a press conference. Security experts remain doubtful, however, that Clinton's emails contained only unclassified information and warn that her email or server could have been hacked without her knowledge - possibly exposing sensitive communications between the former secretary of state and the president. Scroll down for video . If hackers tried to obtain copies of her sensitive, State Department communications, they couldn't have, Hillary Clinton told reporters Tuesday, because she had 'numerous safeguards' in place to protect her home-brewed server . 'To say it wasn’t compromised is to say, "I don’t know it was compromised," ' Stewart Baker, an assistant secretary at the the Department of Homeland Security during George W. Bush's presidency told Politico. 'It would be pretty easy for a nation-state to compromise that account, and pretty easy to hide the fact that they had compromised that account,' he said. The White House acknowledged on Monday that Clinton and Obama did email each other from time to time. 'I would not describe the number of emails as large, but they did have the occasion to email each other,' White House spokesman Josh Earnest told reporters. The National Security Agency technician who was in charge of the team that built President Barack Obama’s specialized Blackberry, Dickie George, said it's unlikely the president ever said anything to Clinton over email that could be seen as damaging if exposed. 'He’s actually very security conscious … There’s no, absolutely no, chance that he put anything sensitive in those emails, ' George told Politico. Still, Bruce Brody, a former chief information security officer at the Department of Energy who is now oversee secuirty at Cubic Global Defense, cautioned that even the most innocent of conversations between Clinton and Obama could be dangerous if they fell into the wrong hands. 'There’s more intelligence in casual conversation than you might think, just because he’s the president of the damned United States,' Baker told the publication. A Q and A document sent to reporters by Clinton's staff after the former State Department official's Tuesday afternoon briefing with the press asserted that 'robust protections were put in place' by the secretary and updated as needed. Yet it did not say what those were, citing concerns that 'people with ill-intentions' would attempt to break into her security system, which Clinton says was set up her husband, Bill, a former president, and guards the private communications of both him and his aides. The nine-page document disclosed, however, that third-party experts were consulted. It did not name names. Chris Soghoian, principal technologist at the American Civil Liberties Union told Politico that unless Clinton 'was paying a team of people to keep her personal email

Summary: 'It was on property guarded by the Secret Service, and there were no security breaches,' Clinton said at a press conference on Tuesday . A document passed out by Clinton's staff says 'robust protections were put in place' by the secretary and updated as needed . Email or server could have been hacked without her knowledge, though - possibly exposing communications between she and the president . White House acknowledged on Monday that Clinton and Obama did email each other from time to time . Clinton's office says she viewed classified information via hard copy; a former State official from before Clinton's time says that's 'hard to imagine' Republicans want to inspect Clinton's server to determine if any of the emails she deleted can be retrieved .


If you're due an upgrade and can't decide which handset to get, Apple will now offer you a financial incentive to switch to its iPhone. The Californian tech giant has extended its recycling and trade-in scheme to include rival handsets from the likes of Samsung, HTC and BlackBerry. A typical, working Samsung Galaxy S5 is worth £144 in Apple Store credit, while a two-year-old HTC One can be sold for £54. Apple has extended it recycling and trade-in scheme to include rival handsets from the likes of Sony, Samsung, HTC, Nokia , LG and BlackBerry (pictured). The Apple trade-ins are available in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy and prices will vary in each region . By comparison, the same phones sold to Mazuma Mobile are worth £174 and £65 respectively, and this increases to £191.40 and £71.50 if users choose to take an Argos voucher. An iPhone 5S sold to Apple is worth £170 of store credit, but £195 from Mazuma. The Apple trade-ins are reportedly available in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany and Italy but the option is not currently visible on each of these stores yet. In the UK, handsets include Sony, Samsung, Nokia, LG, HTC and BlackBerry but this will vary depending on the country, as will prices. They can be made in either an Apple Store, where an employee will assess the handset's condition and offer a price, or the handsets can be recycled online. A typical, working Samsung Galaxy S5 is worth £144 in Apple Store credit (pictured left). By comparison, the same phone can be sold to Mazuma Mobile for £174, or £191.40 in Argos vouchers (pictured right) A two-year-old HTC One is worth £54 in Apple credit (left) or £65 from Mazuma Mobile (right). Trade-ins can be made in either an Apple Store, where an employee will assess its condition and offer a price, or the handsets can be recycled online. The working condition of an online quote will be verified by the firm upon receipt . The latest smartphone sales data from Kantar Worldpanel ComTech show that Apple’s share of sales grew across the US, Europe and China during the fourth quarter of 2014. In the US, Apple iOS overtook Android for the first time since 2012 albeit by 0.1%. Across Europe, Android’s share declined by 3.8% year-on-year to 66.1 per cent while iOS rose by 6.2%. The UK had the biggest impact on the decline as iOS grew its share by 13.1% compared to this time last year with Samsung, LG and Sony all losing market share year-on-year. The online price quoted will depend on the working condition and this will be verified by the company when the handset is received for processing. The price quoted is then given to the customer in the form of a gift card or store credit. Rumours that this scheme was being extended first appeared on fan site 9to5Mac. Apple launched its iPhone Reuse and Recycle trade-in scheme in 2013. It lets people take old handsets into a store and get credit to

Summary: Apple launched its iPhone Reuse and Recycle trade-in scheme in 2013 . It has now extended this to include Samsung, HTC, Nokia and BlackBerry . A typical, working Samsung Galaxy S5 is worth £144 in Apple Store credit . But, by comparison, the same phone is worth £174 on Mazuma Mobile .


For some, just the idea of tracking steps and calories is enough to make them exercise - but many of us need much more of an incentive. So designers in Austin have created a concept app that rewards you for working out by turning your heart rate data into virtual currency. The FitCoin technology syncs with fitness trackers to monitor how much energy is being used and this energy is converted into Bitcoins. Scroll down for video . The FitCoin technology syncs with fitness trackers to monitor how much energy is being used and this energy is converted into Bitcoins (pictured). It was created by Chaotic Moon Studios, a technology studio in Austin, Texas and the designers recently demonstrated the app at this year's SXSW festival . It was created by Chaotic Moon Studios, a technology studio in Austin, Texas and the designers recently demonstrated the app at this year's SXSW festival. 'This concept combines two of our specialties: looking good and making money,' said Chaotic Moon boss, Ben Lamm. 'We're always trying to turn existing habits into new opportunities to make money - this one was an obvious fit.' A Bitcoin is a piece of data locked in an internet-based network by a complex equation computers can break. Each Bitcoin is a piece of code that has been generated through computer processing, known as 'mining'. Once released it can be traded and used online and can be bought with cash. Bitcoin operates as a two-way currency which can be exchanged for dollars, and vice versa. The finite nature of Bitcoins means it performs more like a commodity, such as gold. Bitcoin first emerged in 2008 and launched as a network in 2009. It was created by a hacker whose identity is a mystery, but is known as Satoshi Nakamoto. This is thought to be a pseudonym for the person or group who created it. Users choose a virtual wallet which enables them to receive, give and trade coins from other users. The app only works with fitness trackers that monitor heart rate and have open source software, which includes the Jawbone UP3 and Mio. As the wearer exercises, the fitness tracker sends the heart rate data and length of activity to the app which then determines how much energy is being used. An algorithm then converts this energy into 'computer processing time on a Bitcoin mining rig' - or how much computer power would be needed to mine the virtual coins. A Bitcoin is a piece of data locked in an internet-based network by a complex equation computers can break. Once released it can be traded and used online and can be bought with cash. In particular, each Bitcoin is a piece of computer code that has been generated through computer processing, also known as 'mining'. During the demonstration, designer Grant Nicol wore a Mio band and ran on a treadmill for three minutes and 40 seconds. His heart rate raised to 115 beats per minute and this mined around five cents. Although this is a low amount, the technology is

Summary: Concept technology was created by Austin-based Chaotic Moon Studios . It syncs with fitness trackers, such as the Jawbone, to monitor heart rate . App tracks length of activity to determine how much energy is being used . Algorithm then converts this energy into 'CPU time on a Bitcoin mining rig' During a demo the designers earned five cents for four minutes activity . And the more energy a user expends, the more digital currency they mine .


Nelly managed to make a little history and support the troops battling ISIS on Friday. The St. Louis rapper who shot to fame back in 2000 with his debut album Country Grammar put on a surprise concert for Kurdish fighters battling ISIS in the city of Erbil in Iraq. It was all part of a charity concert put on by the Rwanga Foundation, a non-profit created to help those in the area, and in a press release the group claims that Nelly is now 'the first American artist to perform in the city’s 8,000 year old history.' Scroll down for video . Rapper Nelly performed in Kurdistan on Friday at a benefit concert . The concert was organized by the Rwanga Foundation, a non-profit that was created to help people living in Kurdistan and Iraq . The concert raised money to benefit troops fighting ISIS and those impacted by the recent conflict in the area . The concert was organized to 'promote peace and bring hope to those who need it most' while also raising money for 'those impacted by the recent conflict in the area.' It also helped provide funds to the Kurdish military forces fighting ISIS . Also performing was Arab Idol’s Ammar Koofy and motocross star André Villa, all during the Xoli Raperin soccer tournament. The concert was originally supposed to be headlined by Akon it seems, and the rapper made an announcement he would be going over last month according to Newsweek, but it seems he dropped out for unknown reasons. Some have taken to social media to say it would have been better if the money used to pay Nelly to perform was just given to the troops . Also performing was Arab Idol’s Ammar Koofy . Some however are less than thrilled and have attacked the non-profit for paying Nelly a reported six-figure appearance fee and not giving the money directly to displaced families and troops. Ranj Talabany wrote on Twitter; 'So apparently #Nelly has been paid $650,000 to perform in #Erbil for peshmerga's. Would be better if money had gone straight to peshmerga.'

Summary: Rapper Nelly performed in Kurdistan on Friday at a benefit concert to benefit troops fighting ISIS and those impacted by the recent conflict in the area . The concert was organized by the Rwanga Foundation, a non-profit that was created to help people living in Kurdistan and Iraq . Some have taken to social media to say it would have been better if the money used to pay Nelly to perform was just given to the troops .


After supposedly inventing Mother's Day in his country four years ago, North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un has taken his unlikely stance on gender equality a step further. During a visit to an airbase yesterday, the despot hailed International Women's Day by handing out free make-up and sending congratulations to the wives of airmen in honour of the occasion. While not meeting any of the men's partners in person, he was said to have asked commanding officers to pass on his gifts of food and cosmetics. Unlikely feminist: Kim Jong-Un, pictured on a official airbase visit yesterday, is mobbed by female workers after publicly recognising International Women's Day . His recognition of gender rights comes one week after female defectors in Seoul claimed women in North Korea do not receive sex education, are subjected to forced abortions and in the military are required to perform sexual favours on high-ranking men, the Independent reports. North Korean paper Rodong Sinmun recently put forward the country's feminist credentials while criticising the 'discrimination against women workers protested in South Korea', who KCNA said were unable 'to live as human beings'. Meanwhile, KCNA's main report on the anniversary of 'Kim Jong-il's work and International Women's Day' said the country had 'demonstrated its might as an example of the progressive women's movement of the world under the wise guidance of peerlessly great men'. 'The Korean women's movement greets the heyday of its development as it is led by Marshal Kim Jong Un,' it added before hailing Kim as the inventor of 'Mother's Day, the first of its kind in Korean history' - four years ago. Airbase visit: The leader told airmen to congratulate their wives and also gave them gifts of make-up . Pearls of wisdom: The secretive despot appears to offer advice to kitchen workers at the airbase unit . As well as his nod to International Women's Day, the leader took the opportunity to heap praise on his late father Kim Jong-Il, noting his 'patriotism, faith, anti-imperialist class education and moral education', according to the Rodong Sinmun report. During the visit, the leader also demonstrated his green credentials after reportedly highlighting the need to develop wind, solar and geothermal energy to solve electricity problems. Much of North Korea's 24 million population experience power cuts every day. Inspecting facilities: During the tour, Kim inspected a new power station and also took the opportunity to tour the site's training facilities as well its washroom, kitchen, greenhouse and mushroom cultivation room . Green stance: Kim reportedly also highlighted the need to develop wind, solar and geothermal energy to solve electricity problems during a speech . The leader and his entourage are said to have flown to the site in his private plane - a Soviet-era IIyushin Il-62. His visit to the secretive state's air force unit was to inspect a new power station, but the leader also took the opportunity to tour the site's training facilities as well its washroom, kitchen, greenhouse and mushroom cultivation room. Kim, who was educated in Geneva and is thought to be 32, posed for

Summary: North Korean leader made reference to international event on air base visit . Dictator handed out make-up and told airmen to congratulate their wives . Country's news agency say Kim also invented Mother's Day four years ago . Last week four female defectors spoke of the horrendous treatment of women in North Korea .


Seven members of Congress including two U.S. senators have been caught following an X-rated account on Twitter, but those whose spokespersons responded to requests for comment say their staff made innocent mistakes. The account, calling itself 'F*** Box Radio,' went dormant in 2013 but promised 'the best orgasm, porn and sex sounds ever! We will post sex pics too!' The sex-themed account uses a sexually graphic photo as its header image. Its official Twitter handle, however, is the innocuous-sounding '@jukeboxradio2.' Lawmakers whose official social media accounts followed 'F*** Box' include Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar and South Carolina Republican Sen. Tim Scott; Democratic Reps. David Cicilline of Rhode Island, Diana DeGette of Colorado and Loretta Sanchez of California; and Republican Reps. Darrell Issa of California and Ann Wagner of Missouri. OOPS: Seven members of Congress followed a Twitter account calling itself 'F*** Box,' and two of them were still doing it – including California Democrat Loretta Sanchez – as of THursday at noon . BIPARTISAN: California Republican Rep. Darrell Issa also followed the account, but his social media staff unfollowed after Daily Mail Online asked about it . Rep. Issa's office unfollowed the account minutes after Daily Mail Online asked for comment on Thursday. His spokesman, Ben Carnes, said in an email that the account had 'tweeted on newsworthy items a couple of years ago. Since then, they have clearly changed their focus.' 'Any Twitter follower can make a similar change at any time,' Carnes pointed out, and it is impossible for Congressman Issa to constantly review tens of thousands of Twitter followers for any changes they might make to their profiles.' 'As soon as the Twitter handle's addition of coarse language was brought to the office's attention, the account was unfollowed.' Separately, a legislative communications aide who declined to be identified said during a phone interview that a 'mortified' boss wasn't happy. 'It's not the kind of thing you like to find out,' the aide said. 'Not now, not ever.' NO COMMENT: Minnesota Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar's office didn't respond to questions about why she had followed a pornographic Twitter account . Alex Macfarlane, a spokesman for Rep. Cicilline, explained that his boss was at one time in the habit of uncritically following Twitter accounts that followed his. 'Years ago we had a follow/follow back policy for the Twitter account,' Macfarlane said in an email, 'but have since revised that policy and have started vetting followers more closely.' 'We’ve un-followed the account in question.' Christian Morgan, chief of staff to Rep. Wagner, issued a denial to a question about how it was possible that her official Twitter account had followed a porn-oriented user. 'No idea, and its not,' Morgan said in an email. But a report just a day ago in Roll Call includes a graphic showing Wagner was indeed following the account. In a follow-up, he said he had learned that 'the person who does our social media now in the office unfollowed upon seeing the [Roll Call] story.' EMBARRASSING: Colorado Democratic Rep. Diana DeGette is still following the 'F***

Summary: Seven Republicans and Democrats followed 'F*** Box Radio' on Twitter . One aide said boss was 'mortified' and demanded immediate fix . 'We give you the best orgasm, porn and sex sounds ever! We will post sex pics too!' the account promised before it went dormant in 2013 . Account may have attracted lawmakers because it once advocated for a 10-year-old girl barred by HHS from priority status for a lung transplant .


The execution of the only woman on Georgia's death row , Kelly Gissendaner (pictured), was delayed because the lethal injection was 'cloudy' The execution of the only woman on Georgia's death row has been postponed at the last minute for the second time in less than a week - because the drug used in the lethal injection she was scheduled to receive was 'cloudy'. Kelly Renee Gissendaner, 46, was due to be given an injection of pentobarbital at a Jackson prison at 7pm on Monday in retribution for plotting the murder of her husband in 1997. But after officials observed the drug had a 'cloudy' appearance, they postponed her death until a future, unspecified date 'out of caution', according to reports. Earlier on Monday, Gissendaner had feasted on a massive last meal of two Burger King Whoppers, two large portions of fries, cornbread, a fatty salad, popcorn and cherry-vanilla ice cream. It is the second time Gissendaner has been spared death from lethal injection. On February 25, officials postponed her execution as a winter storm was due to hit the area. It was unclear whether she received her whopping, 3.400-calorie last meal at that time. Monday's decision came as the U.S. Supreme Court considered whether or not to grant Gissendaner a stay of execution after a last-ditch appeal for clemency was denied by state officials. On Monday night, a Department of Corrections spokesman told the Gwinnett Daily Post: 'Prior to the execution the drugs were sent to an independent lab for testing of potency. 'The drugs fell within the acceptable testing limits. Within the hours leading up to the scheduled execution, the execution team performed the necessary checks. At that time, the drugs appeared cloudy. 'The Department of Corrections immediately consulted with a pharmacist, and in an abundance of caution, inmate Gissendaner’s execution has been postponed.' More than 100 protesters were gathered outside the prison where Gissendaner was to be executed, pleading with officials to spare the mother-of-three's life. Riot police were also reportedly stationed outside the facility. Scroll down for video . More than 100 protesters surrounded the Jackson-based facility where Gissendaner was due to be executed, pleading with officials to spare the mother-of-three's life. Riot police are also outside the prison . 'Kelly is loved': Death penalty opponents gathered on the steps of Georgia's State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday evening . Praying: Michael Patter, senior minister at Central Congregational United Church of Christ, prays silently during a vigil for Gissendaner, who made headlines across the world with her 3,400-calorie last meal request . Murder: Gissendaner (pictured, left, in her arrest mugshot from 1997) is due to be executed for plotting the murder of her husband, Douglas. However, her boyfriend Gregory Owen (right) who carried out the deed, will be eligible for parole in eight years after accepting a life sentence and testifying against Gissendaner in trial . Gissendaner, who made headlines globally with her 3,400-calorie last meal request, would have become the first female to be executed in Georgia in 70 years if the injection had gone ahead. Her

Summary: Kelly Renee Gissendaner, 46, was due to be executed at 7pm on Monday . Postponed until future, unspecified, date due to problem with lethal drug . Over 100 protesters and 'riot police' surrounded Jackson prison Monday . Earlier Monday evening, Gissendaner feasted on 3,400-calorie final meal . Included 2 cheeseburger meals, 2 large fries, cornbread and ice cream . She plotted the brutal 1997 murder of husband, Douglas, with boyfriend . If executed, she would be first Georgia woman put to death in 70 years .


Former Manchester United defender Paul McGrath is certain that his old team will pip rivals Liverpool to a top-four finish in the Premier League this season, following The Red Devils' superb 3-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday. United had gone into that game with a number of doubts cast over their Champions League credentials, having delivered some unconvincing performances in recent weeks. But on Saturday, they were back to their best with a performance replete with pace and verve that blew Spurs away. Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney scores his side's third goal in the 3-0 win over Tottenham . Former United defender Paul McGrath believes his old club will beat Liverpool to a top-four finish . United playmaker Juan Mata shields the ball from the oncoming Tottenham defender Danny Rose (left) United are currently fourth in the league table with 56 points from 29 games, five ahead of Liverpool who have played one fixture less. Liverpool travel to Swansea on Monday night in the hope of closing that gap, but McGrath feels the momentum is firmly in United's favour. He told TalkSport, 'Liverpool are the only team who can do a bit of damage to Manchester United. I don't see it happening now though. 'United are clicking into gear at the right time and are relaxed in the way they're playing their football.' McGrath also singled out Maourane Fellaini for special praise after the Belgian continued a fine run of form with a goal against Spurs. Marouane Fellaini continued his superb run of form with an eye catching display against Spurs on Sunday . 'Marouane Fellaini is the fulcrum of the side now,' he said. 'I don't think Van Gaal can take him out. 'Fellaini gives them the option of going long, he can hold it up and bring other players into play. He is giving the whole team a great lift.' McGrath played for United between 1982 and 1989, winning the FA Cup in 1985. Rooney attempts a long-range effort at goal during the Premier League game with Spurs at Old Trafford . Rose gives chase to United defender Marcos Rojo as the Red Devils run out convincing 3-0 winners . Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen is challenged by Manchester United's Antonio Valencia (left) CHELSEA . Hull (away) - March 22 . Stoke (home) - April 4 . QPR (away) - April 12 . Man United (home) - April 18 . Arsenal (away) - April 26 . Leicester (away) - April 29 . Crystal Palace (home) - May 2 . Liverpool (home) - May 9 . West Brom (away) - May 16 . Sunderland (home) - May 24 . MANCHESTER CITY . West Brom (home) - March 21 . Crystal Palace (away) - April 6 . Man United (away) - April 12 . West Ham (home) April 19 . Aston Villa (home) - April 25 . Tottenham (away) - May 2 . QPR (home) - May 9 . Swansea (away) - May 16 . Southampton (home) - May 24 . ARSENAL . Newcastle (away) - March 21 . Liverpool (home) -

Summary: Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday . The win underlines their Champions League credentials . Former United defender Paul McGrath is backing them to finish top-four . He does not believe Liverpool will be able to catch up with them . McGrath has singled out Marouane Fellaini for particular praise .


They say money can corrupt even the most honest of people. Now one social psychologist has revealed a series of experiments that shows this adage to be true. Instead of transforming people into a charitable benefactors, Professor Paul Piff believes money causes people to break the rules at the expense of others. Professor Paul Piff from the University of California, Berkeley, has revealed several experiments in which the rich struggled with empathy and generosity towards others, compared with their poorer companions . 'It makes you more attuned to your own interests, your own desires, your own welfare,' the University of California, Berkeley, researcher told Lucy Hooker at the BBC. 'It isolates you in certain ways from other people psychologically and materially. You prioritise your own needs and your own goals and become less attuned to those around you. In one experiment, Professor Piff spent an afternoon going back and forth over a pedestrian crossing in Los Angeles. He found that none of the least expensive cars broke the law, while almost 50 per cent of the most expensive car drivers sped across the pedestrian crossing. In another recent study, Professor Piff brought in more than 100 pairs of strangers into the lab, and flipped a coin to assigned one of the two to be a rich player in a rigged Monopoly game. The rich players collected twice the salary when they passed Go, and they were able to roll both dice instead of one, so they got to move around the board more. Money isolates people psychologically and materially, according to recent research. As a result they prioritise their own needs and goals and become less attuned to those around them . Hidden cameras revealed, over the course of 15 minutes, the rich player showing signs of dominance, smacking the board with their piece and talking loudly. The rich players also became ruder toward the other person, less sensitive to the plight of the poor players, and more demonstrative of their material success. The feeling of power has been found to have a similar effect on the brain to cocaine. It increases the levels of testosterone and its by-product 3-androstanediol in both men and women. This in turn leads to raised levels of dopamine, the brain's reward system called the nucleus accumbens, which can be very addictive. Like cocaine, scientists now believe power can lead to too much dopamine causing more negative effects such as arrogance and impatience. 'When the rich players talked about why they had inevitably won in this rigged game of Monopoly they talked about what they'd done to buy those different properties and earn their success in the game,' Professor Piff said in a recent Ted talk. 'They became far less attuned to all those different features of the situation, including that flip of a coin that had randomly gotten them into that privileged position in the first place. 'And that's a really, really incredible insight into how the mind makes sense of advantage.' Other scientists have conducted similar studies to back up the findings. Last year, after

Summary: This is according to Paul Piff from University of California, Berkeley . His tests reveal money isolates people psychologically and materially . In a rigged game of monopoly, richer players were rude and dominant . Another study found people in better cars were more likely to break law .


A fight over a handicapped parking spot ended with a 71-year-old woman being hospitalized with a broken leg and the need for a second hip replacement. The confrontation at the Walmart store on West Layton Avenue in Greenfield, Wisconsin, saw two women, both with handicapped tags on their cars, face off over the space. Kezia Perkins, 32, was attempting to park in the handicapped spot, but couldn't make the turn into the space. That's when the unidentified 71-year-old woman pulled in instead in her SUV. Surveillance footage from February 3 shows Perkins block in the SUV, then get out of her car and move around to the driver's window, out of sight. Perkins can been on surveillance footage rushing around the back of her car to confront the 71-year-old woman that cut across her to get to the handicap spot . Bystanders described how Perkins walked up to the older woman and 'chest-butted' her causing her to fall backwards . She hit the ground hard and rolled onto her side in pain, having recently had a hip replacement - the fall broke her leg . As Perkins began to return to her car, witnesses rushed forward to help the older woman who lay on the ground in agony . She returned to her own car, appeared to look for something in her trunk and then went back to the other vehicle and yelled through the passenger side window. Perkins once again returned to her own car, and after a brief moment the SUV driver emerged and began to walk around the vehicle towards the store. The footage shows the two women exchanging words over the roof of Perkins' car before she rushes around the back of it and appears to shove the older woman to the ground. The 71-year-old hit the ground hard and rolled onto her side in pain as Perkins began to return to her car. Bystanders, including John Rawlins of West Allis, rushed to help the woman who was now laying in the slush and ice. Kezia Perkins, 32, was attempting to park in a handicapped spot at Walmart when the driver of an SUV cut her off and pulled into the spot . 'From what she told me when I was tending to her, she just had hip surgery done. She couldn`t move. It may have come undone,' Rawlins told Fox 6. Perkins was charged on Wednesday with felony aggravated battery and appears in court next week . In describing what happened he said: 'This lady chest-butted,' referring to Perkins. Perkins is alleged to have told police: 'it’s not my fault the elderly woman bounced off my big (chest).' When Greenfield police checked her license and handicapped tag they found that the license wasn't valid and the tag wasn't even registered in her name. Perkins was charged on Wednesday with felony aggravated battery, and could face six years in prison if convicted and up to $10,000 in fines. She appears in court next week. Police said that the victim went through five hours of surgery after she was

Summary: Kezia Perkins, 32, was attempting to park in a handicapped spot at a Walmart when another driver cut across her and took the space . Perkins confronted the driver yelling through the car's windows at the 71-year-old woman who had recently undergone a hip replacement . Once Perkins had returned to her car, the driver emerged and began to head towards the store . Surveillance footage shows Perkins rush around the car and, according to witnesses, she 'chest-butted' the older woman to the ground . The victim sustained a broken leg and required a second hip replacement . Police found that Perkins' license was invalid and her handicapped tags were not even registered in her name . Perkins has been charged with felony aggravated battery and could face six years in prison .


Following the birth of Prince George, the Prince of Wales described the experience of becoming a first-time grandfather as ‘a unique moment in anyone’s life’. And now, a never-before-seen photograph of the royal and his one-year-old grandson proves just how proud he is of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's son. The framed image of the 66-year-old and Prince George took pride of place on a table in the background of a newly released video clip, which the Prince released to support the world's biggest environmental event, Earth Hour. Scroll down for video . The Prince of Wales filmed a video about the important of taking part in the world's biggest environmental event, Earth Hour, this weekend and proved he's a proud grandfather with a sweet snap of him holding Prince George placed on a table in the background . The photograph shows doting Prince Charles holding the young Prince, who looks as sweet as ever in a white sun hat and dungarees as he points into the distance . The family snap, which was seemingly taken in the warmer summer months, shows doting Charles holding the young Prince, who looks as sweet as ever wearing a white sun-hat and navy blue dungarees as he seemingly points to something in the distance. In the video, Charles speaks about why we should join in with the annual Earth Hour and turn off our lights this weekend. The photo, of Kate and William, who are expecting their second child next month, first son, is rather fitting; in the message, he urges people to work to save the planet 'not just for ourselves but also for our children and grandchildren'. The new photo, which takes pole position in the video, comes after reports that the monarch is frustrated that he doesn't see his grandson very often. In the video, Charles speaks about why we should join in with the annual Earth Hour and turn off our lights this weekend and how important it is for the future of our families . Charles is said to have become increasingly perplexed about the peripheral role he occupies in the young Prince’s life. At the heart of the heir-to-the-throne’s frustrations is the so-called ‘Middletonisation’ of his son William’s life — specifically the inordinate amount of time he spends with his in-laws Michael and Carole, with whom the Duke recently holidayed in Mustique for Carole’s 60th. In fact, so vexed is Charles about the so-called ‘March of the Middletons’ that he has complained to friends: ‘They never let me see my grandson.’ A source told the Daily Mail's Sebastian Shakespeare: ‘Carole has rather taken over, dictating when George naps, when and what he eats. All in all, behaving like she’s Queen Carole.’ It is certainly true there have been few, if any, trips to Charles’s Gloucestershire home Highgrove over the past year. Some think it’s a deliberate move on William’s part to protect his young family from suffering the same stiff, and often unhappy, upbringing he endured. The video comes in the same month as reports that Charles is

Summary: Prince Charles, 66, released video clip to support Earth Hour . Framed photo of the Prince holding George could be seen in background . Comes after reports that he's frustrated that he never sees his grandson .


NHS hospitals are becoming ‘dangerously’ overcrowded and staff do not have enough time to clean-up between patients, experts warn. Some wards are more than 95 per cent full - well over the 85 per cent considered safe – placing patients at far higher risk of infections and neglect. A report by the Kings Fund today also warns that standards across the NHS including hitting waiting times and financial targets have slipped for the first time in 20 years. NHS hospitals are becoming ‘dangerously’ overcrowded and targets for waiting times are slipping, experts warn . The think-tank predicts there is a ‘real risk’ patient care will worsen next year because the health service is running out of money. Its experts are particularly concerned that many hospitals are becoming so overcrowded their wards are unsafe. Figures show that the average NHS hospital is 90 per cent full but in the last three months to December almost a fifth were more than 95 per cent occupied. This is partly because many hospitals have lost beds and closed wards as part of a long-term drive to treat more patients at home. John Appleby, chief economist at the Kings Fund, called the report 'worrying' The numbers of beds has halved in 26 years from around 300,000 in 1987/8 to 150,000 last year. But over that time, the numbers of frail patients being admitted to hospital from A&E has increased and they are being packed onto crowded wards where there is a high turnover. John Appleby, chief economist at the Kings Fund said: ‘That is very worrying.’ ‘There is clearly pressure in the system to use beds more intensively as the money is tighter, but patients keep turning up at the front door. ‘If they are used too intensively you haven’t got time to clean up between patients. ‘The pressure is building and bubbling out in terms of bed occupancy levels which are getting dangerously high.’ ‘There are potential dangers with infections and not having enough time to clean beds.’ The report also warns that targets for waiting times in A&E, cancer treatment and other operations and procedures have been repeatedly missed over the last year. And it predicts the waits may well get even longer next year as hospitals just do not have enough money to ensure patients are treated promptly. The NHS will have overspent its budget by more than £800 million by the end of this financial year and half of hospitals will be in the red. Mr Appleby added: ‘The next Government will inherit a health service that has run out of money and is operating at the very edge of its limits. ‘While the NHS has performed well in the face of huge challenges, there is now a real risk that patient care will deteriorate as service and financial pressures become overwhelming. Andy Burnham MP, Labour's Shadow Health Secretary, said the report was proof that David Cameron had ‘broken’ his promise to protect the NHS . ‘Our assessment is it's going to be very difficult indeed next year. ‘My speculation would be that

Summary: A new report has said hospitals are becoming ‘dangerously’ overcrowded . Some wards are more than 95 per cent full raising the risk of infections . Kings Fund warned waiting times and financial targets have also slipped . There was a ‘real risk’ care will worsen as 'NHS is running out of money'


David Beckham has thrown his backing behind under-pressure Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti ahead of a crucial El Clasico against Barcelona, listing the Italian coach as one of the best bosses he has played under. Real go into Sunday's showdown a point behind their fierce rivals from Catalonia, and talk has even surfaced that Ancelotti could lose his job should they fall further behind in the title race. A difficult year for the European champions saw them surrender the title lead to Barcelona and then struggle to make it through to the Champions League quarter-finals with a tight win over Schalke. David Beckham has thrown his backing behind under-pressure Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti . The Real boss goes into Sunday's El Clasico a point behind Barcelona and his position has been questioned . But despite their struggles, former Real midfielder Beckham believes Ancelotti remains the right man for the job after leading Los Blancos to their 10th Champions League win just 10 months ago. 'Is he the right man for the job? For me he is,' Beckham told AS. 'Because he knows how to get respect out of the players, he knows how to get the best out of the players – and the players respect him, as does everybody in the football world. Beckham labelled Ancelotti as one of the best managers he has worked under after their time at PSG . Ancelotti and Beckham had previously paired up during the England midfielder's loan spell with AC Milan . 'I love Carlo, he's one of the best people I've ever spent time with, one of the best managers I've ever been managed by. He's a manager who has humility, he has so much passion for the game, he's a winner, he's always been successful wherever he has gone and for me, he's not just one of the nicest people in the world but also one of the best managers I have ever played under. 'To see the success he has already had at Real Madrid for me is incredible and not surprising. I look at him as a person and as a manager – as a person, you can't get any better and as a manager, the same. He's one of the best.' Ancelotti lifts the European Cup at the end of last season, but Real have struggled to match expectations . Beckham's time at the Bernabeu ended with a La Liga title before he moved to play for LA Galaxy in America .

Summary: Carlo Ancelotti is under pressure after a poor run of results at Real Madrid . Italian coach leads his side into Sunday's El Clasico against Barcelona . Real are one point off the top of La Liga and still in the Champions League . David Beckham says Ancelotti is one of best coaches he's played under . He wants his former club to keep the boss who is doing a 'good job' READ: Lionel Messi has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo as world's best .


Barcelona's first team stars looked like they had an extra spring in their step as they put the final touches on preparations for their crucial match against Real Madrid. Spirits appeared to be high as Lionel Messi, Neymar and Co were put through their paces by Luis Enrique, who sported a pair of black sunglasses during the training session. La Liga leaders Barcelona go into the top-of-the-table clash at the Nou Camp on the back of a 1-0 win against Manchester City. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi (right) shares a joke with his Barcelona team-mates during the training session at Joan Gamper . Luis Suarez (left), pictured with Messi (centre) and Gerard Pique (right), will be hoping to lead his side to victory against rivals Real Madrid . Barcelona boss Luis Enrique sported black sunglasses during the session as he put his players through their paces . Ivan Rakitic netted in the 31st minute to pile misery on the Barclays Premier League champions and ensure Barcelona booked a place in the Champions League quarter-finals. Enrique's side would have won by a bigger scoreline if it wasn't for the outstanding Joe Hart. Messi heaped praise on Hart following his side's progression to the next round: 'He was phenomenal, he stopped everything. 'We have to congratulate him on a great game because he's a fantastic goalkeeper.' Jordi Alba was thrown in the air during the training session as he celebrated his 26th birthday on Saturday. Barcelona are just one point ahead of Real Madrid going into the second El Clasico of the season. Real defeated Barcelona 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu back in October when Cristiano Ronaldo, Pepe and Karim Benzema scored after Neymar's fourth-minute opener. Brazil international Neymar jokes around with Barcelona team-mate Suarez ahead of the crunch match at the Nou Camp . Enrique (right) shares a word with Barcelona defender Martin Montoya (left), who is still suffering from a fractured cheekbone . Barcelona left back Jordi Alba (centre) was thrown in the air by his team-mates as he celebrated his 26th birthday on Saturday . Sergio Busquets will be hoping to feature against Real Madrid after missing his side's last three games with an ankle injury . Neymar, who is likely to start in a three-pronged attack alongside Suarez and Messi, was all smiles during the session . Brazilian duo Neymar (left) and Dani Alves (right) joke around before taking part in the session ahead of their upcoming La Liga clash .

Summary: La Liga leaders Barcelona go into crunch clash at the Nou Camp with one-point advantage over Real Madrid . Luis Enrique's side will be full of confidence following 1-0 Champions League win against Manchester City . Barcelona will be hoping to exact revenge against Real Madrid following 3-1 loss at the Bernabeu in October . READ: Lionel Messi proved he was the best around against Manchester City, insists Jamie Carragher .


Samir Nasri wants to follow in Thierry Henry's footsteps by finishing his career in the MLS. The Frenchman signed a new five-year deal last summer, which will take him through to his 32nd birthday. And the Manchester City star, speaking to Sportsmail at the recent New Balance Football global launch in London, has outlined his plan to play in America, after insisting a return to France is not an option for him. Manchester City playmaker Samir Nasri is keen on ending his career in the USA . Thierry Henry ended his career at MLS outfit New York Red Bulls after an outstanding career in Europe . Nasri, pictured at Euro 2008, played alongside Henry during his time with the France national team . 'I would like to play MLS, not go back to France,' he said. 'Maybe I would go back to Marseille but it would be too difficult - maybe impossible. 'I would like the MLS, like Thierry Henry. I love the lifestyle in USA and everything about it.' The MLS' profile is set to increase in the following months with Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard both due to arrive in the USA to continue their playing careers. Nasri, pictured back in 2008, does not believe he can seal a move back to former side Marseille .

Summary: Exclusive: Samir Nasri has revealed his plans to play in America . Nasri believes a move back to former side Marseille would be 'difficult' The Frenchman signed a five-year deal to extend his stay at City in July .


The weather and conditions could hardly have been more different, but Andy Murray continued on from his Davis Cup thrashing of Donald Young earlier this month. Having beaten the world No 44 earlier this month indoors in Glasgow, he did so again outside in the steaming humidity of the Miami Open to reach the third round. Murray emerged the 6-4, 6-2 winner after an hour and 22 minutes and was left awaiting either Colombia's Santiago Giraldo or Dutchman Robin Haase. Andy Murray cruised past American Donald Young during the second round of the Miami Open . The British No 1 won in straight sets in the soaring heat as he booked his place in the next round . Murray was largely untroubled by Young who struggled to force the Scot into unforced errors . It was a comprehensive enough performance, although there was the odd lapse of concentration against a player whose own level tends to undulate sharply. Murray raced to a 4-0 lead but was cut back to 5-4 as he briefly struggled with his movement. In these heavy and windy conditions he was too solid for the American left hander and ultimately cruised through after having to fend off break points in the fourth game of the second set. Murray said after the match that he was pleased with his performance and, in particular, the way he handled the windy conditions. Murray and Young shake hands after the straight sets win to put the Scot into the third round . Murray, who now plays hard hitting Colombian baseliner Santiago Giraldo, said afterwards: ' I've played well against him the last couple of times. 'Obviously today was a very different match to Davis Cup; completely different conditions, the tactics that you go into the match with completely change because of the weather and the wind. The heat was okay. The wind obviously cooled you down a little bit when you were at the end changes. Sometimes it can be ridiculously hot, and that makes managing the points and your emotions important. So I just tried to play smart, and it worked.' Murray was in high spirits throughout the match and it showed in his high-tempo style of play . Kim Sears (right) watches during his straight sets victory as he protects herself from the soaring heat .

Summary: Andy Murray won in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 against Donald Young in Miami . The British No 1 sealed his place in the third round of the tournament . Murray was pleased with his performance despite the difficult conditions .


A Penn State fraternity has been suspended for sharing offensive pictures. According to police, several members of the Kappa Delta Rho fraternity posted photos to a secret Facebook page that showed mostly nude women who were 'sleeping or passed out,' drug sales and hazing rituals. Authorities were able to obtain some of the photos with a search warrant, but by the time they arrived at the fraternity house all of the computers had been wiped clean. Scroll down for video . Members of Penn State's Kappa Delta Rho fraternity(above) posted photos to a Facebook page that showed mostly nude women who were 'passed out' The Daily Collegian reports that the page had about 144 members, which included current students and past alumni. The first page, called Covert Business Transactions, was shut down after a female saw the page on a computer at the fraternity when one of the members left his computer on, and realized there was a topless photo of her that had been posted. She threatened the men, though unknown to her the page was moved to a new group, this one called 2.0. A former member who was invited to join gave police his account so they could gather evidence, and from this they were able to get 20 photos posted, that should nude photos and drugs including 'marijuana, edibles, concentrates, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder medication and some cocaine.' He said in a statement to authorities; 'This is the type of stuff that happens at KDR.' Now, the fraternity has been shut down while it is being investigated by law enforcement. 'In response to the discovery of the two Facebook pages allegedly hosted by Kappa Delta Rho, the chapter was immediately placed on full chapter suspension by Penn State’s Interfraternity Council,' the IFC said in a statement. 'Upon completion of all investigation into this matter, Kappa Delta Rho will be summoned by the IFC to undergo a conduct review session.' Police are now going through the photos they obtained and trying to identify the victims, though no arrests have been made at this time. 'The evidence offered by the Facebook postings is appalling, offensive and inconsistent with the university community's values and expectations,' Damon Sims, Penn State's vice president for student affairs, said in a news release. Joseph S. Rosenberg, executive director of Kappa Delta Rho, said in a statement; 'Kappa Delta Rho stands for the values of contributing to our campus and broader communities, enhancing the character of our members, and respecting the rights of all who interact with our fraternity through any of our chapters. 'Upon learning from officials at Penn State that the KDR chapter at the university had been placed on full chapter suspension, our national leadership immediately examined the facts available to us at this time. In accordance with that review, we have placed the chapter on suspension for the remainder of this semester and we are conducting a full membership review and reorganization. 'We have informed the appropriate agencies and the university’s investigation and disciplinary process. Upon the completion of that investigation, we will evaluate

Summary: Members of Penn State's Kappa Delta Rho fraternity posted photos to a Facebook page that showed mostly nude women who were 'passed out' They also posted photos of drug sales and hazing rituals to the secret Facebook page that had 150 members, including students and alumni . The fraternity was suspended after a former member reported the page to police, who were able to obtain 20 of the photos . The police are now working to identify the individuals in the photos but no arrests have been made as all computers at the house were wiped clean .