Microsoft is working on an . advanced version of its competitor to Apple's Siri, using . research from an artificial intelligence project called . 'Einstein.' Microsoft has been running its 'personal assistant' Cortana on its Windows phones for a year, and will put the new . version on the desktop with the arrival of Windows 10 this . autumn. It has now been revealed Cortana will be available as a standalone app, . usable on phones and tablets powered by Apple Inc's iOS . and Google Inc's Android, people familiar with the . project said. Scroll down for video . Cortana will be available as a standalone app,usable on phones and tablets powered by Apple Inc's iOSand Google Inc's Android, people familiar with theproject said. Cortana could tell a mobile phone user when to leave for the airport, days after it read an email and realized the user was planning a flight. It would automatically check flight status,determine where the phone is located using GPS, and checking traffic conditions. Microsoft has been running its 'personal assistant 'Cortana on its Windows phones for a year, and will put the new version on the desktop with the arrival of Windows 10 this autumn. 'This kind of technology, which can read and understand . email, will play a central role in the next roll out of Cortana, . which we are working on now for the fall time frame,' said Eric . Horvitz, managing director of Microsoft Research and a part of . the Einstein project, in an interview at the company's Redmond, . Washington, headquarters. The plan to put Cortana on machines running software from . rivals such as Apple and Google, as well as the Einstein . project, have not been reported. Cortana is the name of an . artificial intelligence character in the video game series . 'Halo.' They represent a new front in CEO Satya Nadella's battle to . sell Microsoft software on any device or platform, rather than . trying to force customers to use Windows. Success on rivals' platforms could create new markets and greater relevance for the . company best known for its decades-old operating system. The concept of 'artificial intelligence' is broad, and . mobile phones and computers already show dexterity with spoken . language and sifting through emails for data, for instance. Still, Microsoft believes its work on speech recognition, . search and machine learning will let it transform its digital . assistant into the first intelligent 'agent' which anticipates . users needs. By comparison, Siri is advertised mostly as . responding to requests. Google's mobile app, which doesn't have . a name like Siri or Cortana, already offers some limited . predictive information 'cards' based on what it thinks the user . wants to know. Microsoft has tried to create digital assistants before, . without success. Microsoft Bob, released in 1995, was supposed . to make using a computer easy, but ended up being the butt of . jokes. The Office Assistant nicknamed 'Clippy' suffered a . similar fate a few years later. 'We're defining

Summary: Will compete against Google Now and Apple's Siri . Cortana is the name of artificial intelligence character in the game 'Halo'


A new and unlikely fashion trend has emerged in Colorado for sporting jewelry in the shape of IUDs - birth control implants otherwise known as intrauterine devices. Wearing the glittery, brightly-colored objects as earrings or, in the case of men, lapel pins, is a show of support for a new bill which would plunge $5million in state funding into a program which supplies this form of birth control to low-income women. The jewelry has been purchased by more than 200 lobbyists and lawmakers in favor of the Colorado Family Planning Initiative, from web retailer Etsy, and is crafted out of resin by Dr Virginia Smith, an OB-GYN based in Ohio. Trending: Wearing these IUD replicas is a show of support for a new bill which would allocate $5million in state funding into a program which supplies this form of birth control to low-income women in Colorado . IUDs are small T-shaped implants which, when inserted into the uterus, prevent pregnancy from occurring for between three and 12 years, or simply until removed. IUDs (intrauterine devices) are small T-shaped implants which are fitted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. They work by interfering with the way sperm usually fertilize an egg, and are more than 99% effective. IUDs last anywhere between two and 12 years, depending on the type. The implants must be fitted and removed by licensed healthcare providers. Once they are removed, a woman can generally become pregnant straight away. The Colorado Family Planning Initiative has handed out an estimated 30,000 of these contraceptives since its inception in 2009, and up until now, has been grant-funded. According to ThinkProgress, this program has contributed to a 40per cent drop in teen births over the past five years. The new legislation, expected to be introduced on Friday, would allocate $5million of state funds to the cause, allowing IUDs to be fitted for free or at little cost in 68 clinics across Colorado. Some conservatives and anti-choice lawmakers, however, stand against the program, with some - including Republican Senator Kevin Lundberg - even incorrectly claiming IUDs cause abortions. Dr Jennifer Hyer, a Denver-based OB-GYN, dismissed these claims as neither 'medically' nor 'scientifically' accurate, in a statement distributed by NARAL Pro-Choice Colorado. 'They are among the most effective forms of contraception, especially for at-risk women, because they automatically prevent pregnancy,' she said. Glittery: The resin jewelry has been purchased by more than 200 lobbyists and lawmakers in favor of the bill, from web retailer Etsy, and is made by Dr Virginia Smith, an OB-GYN based in Ohio . Republican House Rep. Don Coram is actually in disagreement with members of his own party on this issue, and has taken to wearing one of Dr Smith's IUD pins on his lapel as a sign of his support for the bill. 'A redneck Republican wearing an IUD - it just doesn't make sense does it?' Mr Coram told The Herald. 'Seriously though, I think this is one of the most important bills we are looking at.' Dr Smith, who has seen business for her IUD jewelry go

Summary: The earrings and lapel pins, which cost $20, are sold on Etsy and made by Dr Virginia Smith, an Ohio-based OB-GYN . They have been adopted and worn by lobbyists who support a program called the Colorado Family Planning Initiative . This state program supplies intrauterine devices, a safe and long-term form of birth control, to low-income women . It now requires $5million in public funding, and has already been credited with reducing teen births in Colorado by 40% in five years .


A Jehova's witness who had sex with a schoolboy was caught out when the child’s suspicious mother hid a tape recorder in his bedroom. Mother-of-two Kelly Richards admitted having sex with the 15-year-old during a three-month affair but was spared prison by a judge yesterday. The 36-year-old met the boy after he befriended one of her sons at church and she invited the teenager to her home for sleepovers with her children. Kelly Jane Richards, 36, was spared jail despite being described as having groomed the 15-year-old boy by inviting him to her home after meeting him at their Jehovah's Witness Church . During their encounters, Richards had told the boy: ‘Don’t tell anyone because I might get done for this.’ But their relationship was uncovered after the teenager’s mother placed a tape recorder in her son’s bedroom to discover why he had started hiding his mobile phone and why he was spending so much time with the Richards family. After the tape recordings revealed explicit phone conversations between Richards and the boy, his mother called in police. The boy admitted to officers that Richards had had sex with him, giving him alcohol, asking him for massages and ‘leading me on’. Prosecutor Roger Griffiths told Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court the pair had sex after Richards had an argument with her husband, Paul. He said: ‘Mrs Richards was in her bedroom crying and [the boy] went into the room to comfort her. The woman was given a suspended two year prison sentence at court today. Prosecutors told of how she told the 15-year-old that she loved him during one of their exchanges . ‘The boy and Mrs Richards’ son went in to stop her from crying and were supportive. But her son left and Richards started kissing the boy which led to full sexual intercourse. ‘Mrs Richards was in her nightie, the boy was in his clothes…It was over very quickly.’ The pair then began talking on the phone and over Facebook. The court was told the boy’s housebound mother became suspicious about her son’s contact with Richards and took away his mobile. But Richards gave the boy a new SIM card and he was able to carry on the calls and texts on a different phone. Mr Griffiths said: ‘There were also suggestions of leaving home when he was 16 – which greatly upset his mother.’ Richards, of Mountain Ash, South Wales, sobbed as she admitted one count of sexual activity with a child between October and December 2012. The mother of two hid her face as she arrived at court today. Among letters attesting to her 'good character' that were submitted was one by written by her husband . Sarah Waters, defending, said Richards had been looking after the vulnerable 15-year-old because the Jehovah’s Witness community were asked to look after each other. She said: ‘She took him out with her family to go shopping and ice skating and do all the things a young boy wants to do with a family. ‘Their relationship obviously developed into something it shouldn’t have.’

Summary: Kelly Jane Richards met the teenager at their local church in South Wales . She invited 'vulnerable' boy to her family home for sleepover with children . But after arguing with her husband the pair had sex on her marital bed . They began talking on the phone to the concern of the boy's own mother . Richards, 36, told the 15-year-old that she loved him in one exchange . She was spared jail by a judge at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court today .


British people are becoming more and more sleep deprived - and it's all down to bringing laptops and tablets into the bedroom. According to a new survey, bingeing on TV box sets is now our top 'lights on' bedroom activity with 34 per cent delaying much-needed kip just to watch their favourite shows. As a nation our average bed time is 10.43pm, but we're busy for nearly an hour (52 minutes) before we actually go to sleep, according to new research. Binge-watching box sets is number one sleep-stealers with 34 per cent watching DVDs in bed . The survey of 1,000 adults, which excluded sex as an option, found that binge-watching DVDs or streamed programmes from the internet is now the number one sleep-stealer. Checking social media feeds was still a high second at 30 per cent, followed by writing emails or working (17 per cent), online shopping (11 per cent) and reading at just four per cent. Guilty pleasures such as eating biscuits, having a cuppa away from the rest of the family and playing addictive games like Candy Crush also sneaked into the top answers in a poll by The Fine Bedding Company. Although 83 per cent questioned claimed to love sleep, and that it was more important to them than food (66 per cent), we're actually getting less and less every year. According to the survey, the average amount of sleep is now six hours 28 minutes, compared to our grandparents' generation who got a good eight hours every night. Although 56 per cent of us claim to be unsatisfied with the amount of sleep we have every night, but we can't seem to tear ourselves away from our favourite shows. Some respondents admitting that it was all too easy to press play again and miss out on beauty sleep. A minority will enjoy a snack in bed and a moment alone, while one per cent of us admit Candy Crush keeps them awake in bed when they should have turned their lights out . 1. Internet TV/streaming/box sets 34% . 2. Checking Facebook/social media 31% . 3. Working/emails/accounts 17% . 4. Online shopping/browsing/magazines 11% . 5. Reading Kindle/books/mags 4% . 6. Drinking/eating/snacks/treats 1.2% . 7. Playing online games/gambling 1.2% . It seems there is also a male/female divide when it comes to going to bed times, with the majority of men questioned saying they go to bed between 11pm and midnight, but most women were already snuggled up an hour earlier between 10 and 11pm. Sara Wadsworth of The Fine Bedding Company said: 'It seems we are becoming a nation of binge-watchers, unable to wait another week for the next episode. 'Perhaps it's time to bring a bit of balance back into the bedroom and try some sleep-enhancing activities a few nights a week. Instead of switching on a screen; try some gentle yoga stretches, listening to soothing music or even meditating. 'There are lots of apps available designed to enhance sleep and can easily be listened to in bed, putting that mobile phone to good use.' What

Summary: Watching top shows in bed costs us nearly an hour of sleep a night . Checking Facebook and social media comes second in new survey . New survey explored 1,000 people's 'lights on' bedroom activity .


A boy who was just 11 when he was charged with fatally shooting his father's pregnant fiancee has launched an appeal to dismiss the charges or grant him a new trial. Jordan Brown, now 17, was jailed in 2012 for the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Kenzie Houk and her unborn son with a shotgun in February 2009 because he was jealous that the child would be given his room. The court heard Houk, then eight months pregnant, was sleeping when Brown approached her with a blanket-covered 20-gauge shotgun and fired a bullet into her head. However, Brown's attorneys claim the evidence used to convict him was insubstantial and he was the victim of a rush judgement. 'Rush judgement': Jordan Brown (pictured left aged 14), was convicted of shooting his father's fiancee Keznie Houk (right) when she was eight months pregnant and sleeping. He claims the evidence was insubstantial . Shock: His father Chris Brown (pictured) spoke out about his shock after the attack when the boy was just 11 . Filing for retrial on Thursday, defense attorney Steve Colafella said: 'I think the trial court has, at a minimum, no choice but to give us a new trial. 'We feel strongly there was just not enough evidence to convict him beyond reasonable doubt and are confident of an acquittal.' The state Supreme Court first raised questions about the case in December. Jordan Brown's defense attorneys said both sides were asked to file written arguments before the judge issues a final ruling in a few weeks and that they expect a favorable ruling. State prosecutors did not immediately comment following the closed hearing in Lawrence County. State police and prosecutors have repeatedly said none of the evidence points to anyone but Brown, who is now 17. The defense contends the investigation amounted to a rush to judgment against the boy, fueled in part by Houk's family. They have told investigators and reporters that the boy was spoiled by his father and jealous of Houk and her unborn child who, they contend, was going to be given Jordan's room in his father's farmhouse in Wampum, about 40 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Tragic: Houk left behind a seven-year-old Jenessa (left) and a four-year-old Adalynn (right) Brown's defense lawyers claim Houk's family fueled animosity towards Brown during the 2012 trial . Brown's attorneys claim he was the victim of a rush judgement . Prosecutors contend Brown approached Houk with his youth-model 20-gauge shotgun hidden under a blanket then shot her in the back of the head as she lay in bed. She was more than 8 months pregnant with a son, who also died. Brown's father had left for work and Houk's two daughters, ages 7 and 4, were the only others in the house when she was shot, prosecutors said. An empty shotgun shell was found on the long driveway between the house and the road, where Brown walked before a school bus picked him up that morning, and police said they found gunshot residue on his clothes and no male footprints leading to or

Summary: Jordan Brown, now 17, claims he was the victim of a rush judgement . He was convicted of killing Kenzie Houk, 26, because 'he was jealous that her unborn child was going to be given his room in his father's house' Houk was 8 months pregnant, Brown fired bullet into her head as she slept . He is calling for evidence to be reviewed and to have charges dismissed .


Firefighters in hazmat suits, police, US Secret Service officials and an Army explosives team converged on a quiet residential street in Washington DC after a homeowner found a suspicious syrupy substance inside a 40-year-old safe. First responders were called to the home at 3736 Kanawah Street Northwest at around 4pm Monday. According to investigators, the house had recently been sold, and the new owner was in the process of going through its contents when he came across an old safe in the basement. Scroll down for video . Suspicious substance: A Washington DC opened a 40-year-old safe, only to discover vials of syrupy white substance that required the presence of Army explosives experts, firefighters and paramedics . Suite up: A hazmat team marched inside the home on Kawanah Street and carried away several containers filled with the mystery goo, which had a chemical reaction with water . The unnamed resident said inside the strongbox he found vessels containing a white, gooey matter. Firefighters who responded to the address entered the home in protective gear and removed several vials of powder and liquids, which were taken to a an environmental testing facility. DC Fire Spokesman Timothy Wilson said they were baffled when on-scene tests could not positively identify the mystery liquid found in the safe, which firefighters initially took to be a spilled household cleaner. But surprise quickly turned into alarm when the syrupy sludge reacted with water. ‘We wanted to be as thorough and careful as possible when we moved it,’ Wilson told Washington Post. Crisis averted: Kanawah Street in the Chevy Chase section of the capital was temporarily shut down, but no injuries were reported . Kanawah Street in the Chevy Chase section of the capital was temporarily shut down, but NBC Washington reported that no injuries were reported and no homes were evacuated. Emergency vehicles and EMS workers remained on the scene well into the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Summary: Homeowner in Washington DC discovered the suspicious substance inside old safe left in basement of his new home . On-site testing failed to identify the liquid, but it had a chemical reaction with water . Vials of the white gooey matter were sent to environmental lab for further testing .


Queen of thieves: Margaret Johnson has been banned from Birmingham city centre for five years . A thief dubbed the 'Queen of pickpockets', who has 77 previous convictions, has been banned from entering her local city centre for five years. Margaret Johnson, 38, targeted four shoppers - including a 90-year-old pensioner - in a matter of minutes in January this year. She was then jailed for 43 weeks. But the 'professional' pickpocket has now also been given a criminal behaviour order, which prevents her from entering Birmingham city centre - or she risks going back to prison. The 90-year-old woman had been using a walking frame while browsing shops in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. Johnson, of no fixed address, then snatched her handbag and purse, stealing her pension and personal belongings. Other victims included a new mother whose handbag was lifted from her toddler's pushchair and a customer at Clarks who suddenly realised her bag was stolen while she tried on shoes. Johnson has made a living out of sneakily stealing bags and purses from distracted parents, the elderly and foreign students around the city. Sergeant Ifty Ahmed, from Birmingham West and Central offender management team, said: 'CCTV linked Johnson to the offences and she was jailed for a total of 43 weeks earlier this year. 'The CBO granted on Monday gives us a huge degree of control over her behaviour and will prevent Johnson from visiting her usual haunts to commit crime.' Exclusion zone: Johnson's ban, which includes the busy Bullring shopping centre, comes after a 43-week jail sentence after she targeted four shoppers in a matter of minutes in January this year . He added: 'This professional pickpocket had no regard for the victims she targeted or the trauma she caused them by stealing their personal possessions. 'Her movements were calculated and her actions deliberate. If she is caught in the city centre over the next five years she will be brought before the courts and could be jailed. 'Pickpockets love to work in crowded spaces and prey on innocent shoppers so although this is a great result I would urge anyone to remain alert when out in busy places.' In addition to the ban from Birmingam city centre, Johnson is prohibited from entering Poundland, Clarks Shoes, Iceland, ASDA, Deichman shoes UK, McDonald's, Farmfoods, Oasis, Next and Mothercare in the West Midlands area. Banned: The thief has made a career out of stealing bags and purses from distracted parents, the elderly and foreign students in the city. Pictured: Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre .

Summary: Margaret Johnson targeted four shoppers in a matter of minutes in January . One of Johnson's victims was 90-year-old pensioner with a walking frame . She was jailed for 43 weeks but also been given a criminal behaviour order . Banned from Birmingham city centre, including Bullring shopping centre .


Faced by a scantily-clad mannequin gazing back at you, this is not your everyday trip to the toilet. But one restaurant in Taiyuan, north east China, has decided to jazz up its toilets by installing the string of female figures around the urinals, the People's Daily Online reports. There is a variety of outfits on show, including one in a figure-hugging pink dress complete with stockings, a mannequin dressed in a revealing skirt and yellow crop-top and one in a see-through pale dress. Scroll down for video . A man stares into the eyes of one of the female mannequins in the lavatory of a restaurant in Taiyuan, China . Another male gets up close and personal during his trip to the bizarre toilet in the northern Chinese city . To use the peculiar facilities, males have to press right up against the mannequins with some complaining of this leading to stage fright. Sun Kao, 24, said: 'When I saw the women there, I walked back out again because I thought I was in the wrong place. 'But when I realised it was the right place and I tried to relieve myself, it just didn't work.' There is a variety of scantily-clad mannequins in the toilet and males can pick which one to stand in front . A man gazes into the eyes of a mannequin dressed in a revealing dress to show off her choice of lingerie . This is not the first unusual designed facility to emerge from Taiyuan, the provincial capital of Shanxi Province. A toilet eatery, serving up lavatorial delights such as brown, curly wisps of soft serve ice cream - as well as more standard noodle, meat and vegetable dishes - opened at the end of August. All of the recipes come in individual, toilet-like vessels, from bidets to potties to - in the case of the ice cream - little cups, where the plumbing at the back forms a dainty handle for diners to hold their end-of-meal digestif. The restaurant itself is equipped to resemble a bathroom, with showers attached to the walls and seats that look like toilet bowls topped with cushions in the shape of large piles of poo. Toilet restaurants have become popular across China, with cities including Chonqing, Shanghai, Kunming and Hangzhou boasting their own toilet chains, and others in Korea and Japan.

Summary: Revealing mannequins have been fitted in restaurant toilet in Taiyuan . Includes one in tight dress and stockings and another in see-through outfit . Taiyuan, in north China's Shanxi Province, is also home to a toilet eatery .


This is the moment a supercop stepped in to take down two men after a spring break fight broke out on a Florida beach. Sergeant Bryan Bingham was called into action St Pete Beach in Pinellas County amid reports people on the beach had been threatened. Dramatic video footage shows the deputy slamming 25-year-old Josh McMahan in to the sand before holding him down and handcuffing him as crowds cheered him on. Supercop: Sergeant Bryan Bingham handcuffed Josh McMahan (left) before his friend Justin Lewis tried to intervene (right) The cellphone video then shows a second man, Justin Lewis, arriving on the scene and attempting to intervene. Moments later the police officer shouts ‘back up’ before pushing Lewis to the ground. A brawl then breaks out involving Lewis, 24, who once again tries to intervene before being grabbed by Sergeant Bingham. The ugly scenes continue as beachgoers appear to kick sand on to the back of handcuffed McMahan while the officer is restraining Lewis. Justin Lewis tried repeatedly to intervene as the deputy was handcuffing his friend, but was eventually grabbed by the officer (right) Josh McMahan (left) and Justin Lewis (right), both of St. Petersburg, have been charged with disorderly conduct and battery on a law enforcement officer . At one point the deputy, who was wearing sunglasses, can be seen straddling McMahan, holding Lewis down with one hand and calling for back up with another. An onlooker is heard saying: ‘Man, he the truth.’ Seconds later the officer wraps his arm around Lewis’s head and pushes him down to the ground. Beachgoers then appear to step in to help pull his arms behind his back. Video footage of the incident was posted on Facebook by Darrell Lynn Tate II and has already been viewed thousands of times. At one point the deputy, who was wearing sunglasses, can be seen straddling McMahan and holding Lewis down with one hand (left). Seconds later the officer wraps his arm around Lewis’s head (right) Lewis and McMahan, both of St. Petersburg, have been charged with disorderly conduct and battery on a law enforcement officer, according to The Denver Channel. The website says Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is ‘investigating’ but has not made further comment. Lewis is quoted as saying that he tried to intervene fearing his friend had passed out. He also denied assaulting the officer. Wtsp said police were called amid reports beachgoers were being threatened. Visitor George Voucas told the website: ‘The cop was alone. Luckily he was a big guy. To be honest, if he wasn't the size he was I don't think he would've been able to handle the situation.’

Summary: Police called to St Pete Beach in Pinellas County amid reports of a fight . Video shows a deputy slamming 25-year-old Josh McMahan in to the sand . His friend Justin Lewis tries to intervene - but is taken down by the officer . Sergeant Bryan Bingham handcuffs McMahan and pins down Lewis, 24 . Men are charged with disorderly conduct and battery on a law enforcement officer .


Lunch with Jack Nicklaus last Sunday and dinner with Arnold Palmer on Thursday night. Rory McIlroy is certainly mixing with the right company as he finalises his preparations for his tilt at the career Grand Slam at the Masters next month. Not just the greats of this sport, either. While on a two-day trip to Augusta last week, the Northern Irishman hit the gym at 6am — and was joined shortly afterwards by Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. ‘When they came in it was my cue to walk out,’ said McIlroy, smiling. ‘When you think it’s their off-season, it was quite something to see their dedication. They’re both in their late 30s and it emphasised their determination to prolong their careers.’ Rory McIlroy greets fans while walking to the ninth tee during a pro-am at the Arnold Palmer Invitational . Amazing what a pep trip to Augusta can do for a man — that, and a long weekend practice session with his long-time coach, Michael Bannon. When last seen at the Cadillac Championship at Doral 10 days ago McIlroy cut a dispirited figure as he completed the second of two disappointing tournaments in Florida. Here at Bay Hill, on the eve of his first appearance at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, there was a spring to his stride once more. ‘I certainly feel a lot better about my game than I did at Doral,’ he said. ‘And I think this course sets up well for me. Practising the last two days has left me ruing the fact I haven’t played here in the past.’ McIlroy watches his tee shot on the ninth hole during a pro-am Arnold Palmer Invitational tournament . The accent was clearly on relaxation rather than reconnaissance when McIlroy took his dad Gerry, a former scratch handicap player himself, up to Augusta last Thursday. ‘I think it gave him an appreciation of what it takes to play the course off the back tees,’ said Rory. ‘He’s always asking me why I did this and that when I come off the course. Now I think he knows what we go through.’ McIlroy was coy when asked about his score, noting merely that he played well on the first day. Which probably means a 64 or 65. This is his last scheduled tournament before the Masters in three weeks and, in the absence of eight-time winner Tiger Woods, the local community is certainly glad he’s here. McIlroy looks over a shot during the pro-am round prior to the Arnold Palmer Invitational . McIlroy slaps hands with a young fan, while walking between holes in Orlando . McIlroy plays a shot at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando during the pro-am . ‘Welcome Rory,’ proclaims a huge sign hanging from a house near the 18th green. ‘It was very nice of them to do that and it summed up the reception I’ve had since I’ve arrived,’ said the 25-year-old. McIlroy begins on Thursday in a belter of a threeball alongside good friend Rickie Fowler and another of Augusta’s

Summary: Rory McIlroy is preparing for tilt at the career Grand Slam at the Masters . The golfer has certainly been hanging around with winners in recent days . McIlroy enjoyed lunch and dinner with Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer . He also met Super Bowl-winning duo Tom Brady and Peyton Manning .


A couple in Nevada are fighting for a change in the law after being denied the chance to become foster parents because they have permits to carry guns. Brian and Valerie Wilson of Las Vegas say they had always planned to become foster parents and adopt, but were shocked to discovered that they couldn't because of their guns. On Wednesday they testified before the state Assembly Judiciary Committee to ask lawmakers to approve a bill that would allow residents to carry loaded weapons on their person or in a car and still serve as foster parents. Their request was denied. Brian and Valerie Wilson of Las Vegas say they had always planned to become foster parents and adopt, but were shocked to discovered that they couldn't because of their guns . 'I am really heartbroken that the Department of Child and Family Services gave us this denial letter,' Valerie Wilson told Las Vegas Review Journal. 'I really want a family.' The Wilsons said they got the gun permits years ago after they were victims of an attempted home invasion. The Wilson's bill would have allowed Nevadans with concealed-weapons permits, and law enforcement officers, to carry loaded weapons on their person in a home or car and still be eligible to be foster parents. If not carried on their person, the weapons would be required to be kept in a secure safe, but they could remain loaded. Current rules reportedly require guns and ammunition to be stored separately in secure containers in homes with foster children. 'It just doesn't make sense,' Brian Wilson told Fox News. 'We're talking about law-abiding people, people who have had background checks. On Wednesday the Wilson's testified before the Nevada State Assembly Judiciary Committee to ask lawmakers to approve a bill that would allow residents to carry loaded weapons on their person or in a car and still serve as foster parents - it was rejected . 'We're not talking about leaving a firearm around the house,' he said. The bill was sponsored by Assemblywoman Michele Fiore, R-Las Vegas. 'We have children in need of great foster care, and we have had people that are law-abiding citizens that have gotten their background checks, that have their CCWs, literally denied to foster a child because they have a concealed-weapons permit,' she said. The bill was opposed by Assemblywoman Olivia Diaz, D-North Las Vegas, who said foster children are often traumatized and exposure to weapons would be inappropriate. The committee also heard from Jill Marano, deputy administrator of the state Division of Child and Family Services, who opposed the bill in its current form. While the agency's goal was to work with foster parents, she said she had grave concerns and cited 16 incidents over the past four months in which children were involved in the accidental discharge of a loaded weapon.

Summary: Brian and Valerie Wilson of Las Vegas were shocked to discovered that they couldn't adopt children because of their gun permits . They've asked state legislators for a change in the, but their bill was rejected on Wednesday by the state Assembly Judiciary Committee . Family Services cited 16 incidents over the past four months in which children were involved in the accidental discharge of a loaded weapon . The Wilsons say they got the gun permits years ago after they were victims of an attempted home invasion .


The Football Association has charged Dagenham midfielder Joss Labadie with violent conduct following an incident involving Stevenage defender Ronnie Henry. The 24-year-old, who has been banned for biting before, was accused of sinking his teeth into the hand of Stevenage defender Ronnie Henry during Saturday's League Two fixture at the Lamex Stadium. The pair clashed near the touchline when Henry tried to wrestle the ball out of Labadie's arms after play had been stopped. Henry immediately appeared to signal to the nearby assistant referee that he had been bitten. Dagenham midfielder Joss Labadie (in yellow) is accused of biting Ronnie Henry (left) on Saturday . ‘The FA has charged Dagenham & Redbridge player Joss Labadie with violent conduct following an incident during their game on 21 March 2015,’ said a statement on the FA website. ‘Labadie has until 6pm on March 30 to respond to the charge.’ Dagenham have since said that Labadie denies the accusation but Stevenage boss Graham Westley revealed after the match that Henry, 31, had suffered 'a nasty injury' and had 'nearly lost his finger'. Police are continuing to make inquiries into the alleged incident, a Hertfordshire Police spokesperson added: 'Hertfordshire Constabulary is aware of an alleged incident that took place between two football players during the Dagenham vs Stevenage match at the Stevenage FC ground on Saturday, March 22. Police are making inquiries into the incident.' Labadie was fined £2,000 and banned for 10 games for biting Chesterfield's Ollie Banks while playing for Torquay in February 2014. Stevenage's Ronnie Henry (in the white) has accused Dagenham midfielder Joss Labadie of biting him . The duo squared up after this clash on Saturday - and police are continuing to make inquiries .

Summary: Joss Labadie has until 6pm on Monday March 30 to respond to the charge . Stevenage's Ronnie Henry accused Labadie of biting him on Saturday . Incident took place shortly before the end of their League Two clash . Labadie served a 10-match ban and was fined £2,000 in 2014 for biting .


Premera Blue Cross, a health insurer based in the Pacific Northwest, said Tuesday that it was the victim of a cyberattack that could affect 11 million people. The company said hackers gained access to its systems on May 5 and that it did not discover the breach until Jan. 29. The breach could have exposed members' names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, mailing and email addresses, phone numbers, member ID numbers and bank account information, the Mountlake Terrace, Washington, company said. Hacked: Premera Blue Cross said Tuesday its computer network had been hacked, potentially exposing data from 11 million people, in the second recent such attack on a major US health insurer . The information dates as far back as 2002 and affects users of Premera Blue Cross, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, and Vivacity and Connection Insurance Solutions. Claims information, including clinical information as well as the personal information of people who did business with Premera, could also have been exposed. Premera said it has not found evidence that data was removed from its systems or that customer information has been used inappropriately. Premera said it was working with the FBI and the private security firm Mandiant 'to conduct a comprehensive investigation of the incident and to remove the infection created by the attack.' 'The security of Premera's members' personal information remains a top priority. We at Premera take this issue seriously and sincerely regret the concern it may cause,' said Premera chief executive Jeff Roe. Breach: The company admitted the breach could have exposed members' names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses and more . 'As much as possible, we want to make this event our burden, not that of the affected individuals, by making services available today to help protect people's information.' It will provide two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to consumers affected by the breach. Premera currently has about 1.8 million members. It provides health, life, vision, dental, disability and other types of insurance. In February, Anthem, the second-largest health insurer in the U.S., disclosed a breach that affected about 80 million customers. Cybersecurity experts say that attack was a sign that hackers are shifting their focus away from retailers and looking at targets in health care and other fields because their systems may be more easily breached. Companies ranging from retailers Target and Home Depot to Sony Pictures Entertainment have disclosed expensive and embarrassing data breaches recently. Last year, US retailer Home Depot said 53 million email addresses were stolen, months after fellow retailer Target said the personal data of 70 million customers was accessed. Analysts are now suggesting hackers could be moving away from retailers to companies like insurers, where sensitive data goes beyond the financial .

Summary: Premera Blue Cross, an insurer based in the Pacific Northwest, revealed the breach Tuesday . The company admitted the breach could have exposed members' names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses and more . Clinical information including diagnoses and other medical history may also have been exposed .


Newcastle United are willing to pay the £2million compensation fee for Derby County boss Steve McClaren, Sportsmail understands. Senior sources within St James’ Park are convinced that the former England manager will be their next head coach come the summer and say the £3.5m pocketed from Alan Pardew’s defection to Crystal Palace in January will cover the cost of his arrival. It is McClaren’s relationship with United’s chief scout Graham Carr – in essence, the club’s director of football – which is the driving force behind their move for the 53-year-old. Newcastle United are willing to pay the £2million compensation fee for Derby County boss Steve McClaren . Head coach John Carver looks set to be replaced come the end of the Premier League season . Carr has been tasked with finding the new boss should the Magpies decide to replace current head coach John Carver - and that is looking increasingly likely. Sources at Newcastle have indicated McClaren is the only name being considered and they feel there is a willingness on his part to swap Pride Park for St James’ Park. McClaren’s camp deny this, instead insisting he is fully focussed on winning promotion to the Premier League with Derby. Derby boss McClaren has a good relationship with United’s chief scout Graham Carr (pictured) Despite a strong campaign, Derby are in danger of missing out on automatic promotion to the top flight . That, however, is to be expected given his promise to the club’s hierarchy that he would see out the season with the Rams when he was first linked with Newcastle in January. McClaren signed a new three-year deal in August and chief executive Sam Rush has again insisted this week that their manager is going nowhere. However, Derby are in danger of missing out on automatic promotion to the top flight and there is even a chance they could slip out of the play-off places. They announced losses of £7m this week, compared to the £18.7m profit recorded by Newcastle, who intend to invest heavily in their playing squad this summer. It is thought all of those factors will be enough for Carr to persuade McClaren to head to the North-East ahead of next season.

Summary: Newcastle have set sights on appointing Steve McClaren as next boss . McClaren would cost Newcastle United £2million in compensation . Sportsmail understands Magpies are willing to pay the fee . Derby County boss has good relationship with chief scout Graham Carr . CLICK HERE for all the latest Newcastle United news .


Huddersfield Town centre back Anthony Gerrard has joined League One Oldham Athletic on loan. The out-of-favour 29-year-old is set to feature in Saturday’s game at Crewe Alexandra. Gerrard, who was injured during pre-season, has made only one start and three appearances from the bench this season. Anthony Gerrard (right) is moving to Oldham Athletic on loan and could feature against Crewe Alexandra . He is out of contract at the end of this season and is considering a move to the MLS to follow his cousin Steven Gerrard. Oldham manager Dean Holden told the club's official website: 'Gerrard is a player we have tracked for a couple of weeks now. He is a natural leader with a good pedigree and most importantly he is a winner. 'He will be a very good addition to our squad.' Gerrard could join his brother Steven by moving from England to play for a team in MLS next season .

Summary: Anthony Gerrard has joined Oldham on loan and could feature immediately . Midfielder is out of contract in the summer and considering an MLS move . He has made just four appearances so far this season for Huddersfield .


Louis van Gaal will continue with his big-spending 'Galacticos' transfer policy this summer as Manchester United prepare to go big in their search of title glory. And the Dutchman will focus his attentions on landing proven international talent, rather than high-risk, big-money youngsters, that have become a feature of the club's transfer policy in recent seasons. United spent close to £150million on the likes of Radamel Falcao and Angel di Maria last summer - deals that have not gone as well as expected. Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is planning to spend big money on proven talent this summer . United spent close to £150m on the likes of Radamel Falcao (above) - one deal that has not gone as expected . Nevertheless, as long as United qualify for next season's Champions League, the Old Trafford money-men will sanction another £100m-plus transfer splurge to help turn the club into realistic title contenders again. And Van Gaal will continue to focus his attentions on high-profile deals, rather than unproven potential, despite having his fingers burned by Falcao and Di Maria. United signed a clutch of young talent in recent seasons as the club look to build for the future. Borussia Dortmund defender and World Cup winner Mats Hummels, 26, is a prime target at Old Trafford . Juventus midfeidler and former United youngster Paul Pogba is also on Van Gaal's radar . But the strategy has not proved as fruitful as they'd hoped. And Van Gaal will target players he feels are in their prime and can hit the ground running. Borussia Dortmund defender and World Cup winner Mats Hummels, 26, is a prime target, as is Holland international Memphis Depay. Juventus star Paul Pogba, widely regarded as one of the best box-to-box midfielders in the world, is also on United's radar. Kevin Strootman (right) has been a long-time target of United but has suffered injury problems . Holland international and PSV star Memphis Depay (right) could be heading to Old Trafford . United have a long-standing interest in Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman, 25, but a serious knee injury has thrown a potential move to Old Trafford into doubt. Van Gaal has a major interest in Gareth Bale but the Wales international wants to stay at Real Madrid, as Sportsmail revealed this morning. Porto's Danilo, who is valued at £30m, is a target as Van Gaal looks for a new right back. But the Brazil international is set for a move to Real Madrid, meaning United have turned their attentions to England's first choice right-back Nathaniel Clyne or Barcelona star Dani Alves. The Dutch boss has a major interest in Gareth Bale but the Real Madrid star wants to stay in Spain . Porto's Danilo, who is valued at £30million, is a target as Van Gaal looks for a new right-back . The illustrious list indicates the calibre of player United are intent on signing this summer as they look to re-establish themselves among Europe's elite. A string of expensive young signings have not progressed as expected in recent seasons, a failure

Summary: Louis van Gaal will splash the cash at Manchester United this summer . Dutch boss is looking to sign proven international talent . United spent close to £150m last summer . Van Gaal will turn attentions towards Mats Hummels and Paul Pogba . Injured midfielder Kevin Strootman has been a long-standing target . Man Utd are England's biggest club based on crowds and star players . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


An Illinois teenager who broke both legs after he slipped off a canyon ledge and fell 90 feet could face criminal charges, police said. 18-year-old Christopher J. Stewart was in Starved Rock State Park near Utica with a young woman and two 'highly intoxicated' men, according to Illinois Conservation Police Sgt Robert Frazier. The NewsTribune reports that the Aurora teenager hopped a wooden railing and left a walkway before jumping down to the rim of Wildcat Canyon. Injured: Christopher J Stewart (left) slipped and fell 90 feet off Wildcat Canyon and needed to be airlifted to a hospital in Peoria . Once on the canyon's edge, he tried to knock pieces of ice off from the top of the waterfall before slipping and falling 90 feet into the canyon, Frazier said. Utica firefighters responding to the incident carried Stewart out of the canyon on a board before Ottawa River Rescue ferried him across the river to a waiting ambulance. The ambulance then brought the teenager to a Life Flight helicopter to be transported him to a hospital in Peoria. As of Saturday morning, the teenager was reportedly in critical condition though a photo shared by a friend on Facebook show Stewart alert and sitting upright in a neck brace. Remote wilderness: Rescuers had to transport Stewart by boat to a helicopter on a board to transport him to the hospital . Deep freeze: The waterfall had frozen over, and Stewart went to the top of the frozen falls, before falling 90 feet . Aftermath: In addition to broken legs, Stewart had multiple fractures (pictured) to his arm along with other injuries that required transportation to a hospital in Peoria . Dangerous drop: Stewart had reportedly jumped a fence and was trying to break ice off the waterfall before he fell, as investigators say a charge of entering a restricted area is pending . Frazier says in addition to the two men, who were both intoxicated and over the age of 21, 19-year-old Kara Watkins from Aurora was charged with marijuana possession of less than 2.5 grams. Stewart faces a pending charge for entering a restricted area. Conservation police say they are investigating additional charges against the individuals pending the results of toxicology reports.

Summary: Christopher J Stewart of Aurora was with a young woman and two 'highly intoxicated' men at Starved Rock State Park near Utica . He jumped a wooden railing and walked out onto the rim of Wildcat Canyon . While trying to break pieces of ice off at the top of the waterfall, he slipped and fell 90 feet, breaking both legs .


The family of a three-year-old boy killed in a Missouri house fire while police used a stun gun on his stepfather as the man tried to save the child are now suing for city of Louisiana for wrongful death. Riley Rieser was killed in the early hours of October 31, 2013. As his stepfather, Ryan Miller, attempted to enter the burning house, a police officer tasered Mr Miller three times and handcuffed him to stop him going inside. 'I was hysterical, yes, because I wanted to save my son,' Mr Miller told the Louisiana Press Journal. Scroll down for video . Riley Rieser, 3, was tragically killed in a house fire on October 31, 2013, in Louisiana, Missouri. His family are now suing the city after the boy's stepfather, Ryan Miller, was tasered and handcuffed by police . Grandmother Lori Miller said she witnessed two officers use the stun gun three times, twice after Ryan Miller had been handcuffed. Mr Miller suffered chest burns and was taken to the city jail, although he was later released without being charged. City Administrator Bob Jenne called the police response a 'judgment call'. However the family say it was the wrong judgement, and are now suing on the grounds of excessive, negligent infliction of emotional distress, wrongful death and false imprisonment. The lawsuit was filed March 12 and was obtained by Courthouse News. The family are seeking unspecified damages . 'Officers Jeffrey Salois and William Harrison prevented Ryan Miller from entering the home to save his stepson Riley Rieser by forcibly moving and by repeatedly Tasing Ryan Miller, including once in the police cruiser as Riley Rieser was being removed from the home,' the lawsuit reads. Police used a stun gun three times on step-father Ryan Miller (left) and handcuffed him so he couldn't run into his burning home in an attempt to save young Riley (right) Riley Miller's aunt Emily has described the actions of the police as 'heartless' and she doesn't think they handled the situation correctly . The original 911 call for the fire came in at 12.58am and firefighters arrived at the scene at 1.03am. Both of Riley's parents were taken to Memorial Medical Center's burn unit in Springfield, Ill. by family members for treatment. Cathy Miller suffered a burn to the cornea in one of her eyes. Both she and her husband were released from hospital on Thursday night. Lori Miller said police stunned her son Ryan as he tried to get back in the house. 'He tried to get back in the house to get the baby,' she told KHQA. 'They took my son to jail because he tried to save his son.' Riley's aunt Emily Miller has publicly criticized how police handled the situation. Mom Cathy Miller (right) is mourning the loss of her youngest son Riley, pictured on the right in the blue pool . 'It's just heartless. How could they be so heartless? And while they all just stood around and waited for the fire department, what kind of police officer wouldn't try and save a

Summary: Riley Miller, 3, died in a house fire in Louisiana, Missouri, in October 2013 . Cops used a stun gun three times on his step-father Ryan Miller as he tried to re-enter the burning building . Miller suffered chest burns and was taken to jail before later being released without charge . Riley's aunt described the actions of the police officers as 'heartless' and said Riley had been a 'happy-go-lucky kid' The family filed a lawsuit March 12 alleging excessive, negligent infliction of emotional distress, wrongful death and false imprisonment .


As fans continue to mourn the passing of their favorite Vulcan, Leonard Nimoy's passion for photography - and the women he put in front of the lens - is also being recognized. Nimoy, called the 'Conscience of Star Trek' by the show's creator, once said he used photography to express the idea of feminine power. After eight years of taking photographs of plus-sized women, Nimoy published a collection titled The Full Body Project in 2007, which featured obese women photographed in the nude. It was when Nimoy was doing an exhibit for a different photography collection that he was turned to the idea of shooting fuller-figured women. After eight years of taking photographs of plus-sized women, Leonard Nimoy published a collection titled The Full Body Project in 2007, which featured obese women photographed in the nude . For The Full Body Project, Nimoy found new subjects in the plus-size burlesque group The Fat-Bottom Revue . He was inspired by their late founder Heather MacAllister, who he recalled once told him 'whenever a fat person steps on stage to perform, and it's not the butt of a joke, that's a political statement' He said a 250-pound woman approached him after a presentation and told Nimoy he only worked with models that had a certain body type, according to the New York Times. She then asked Nimoy if he would be interested in working with her despite her different shape, and he said yes. Nimoy was nervous the day of the shoot, afraid he wouldn't do his new subject justice, he told NPR. 'I think that's a reflection of something that's prevalent in our culture,' he said. 'We are sort of conditioned to see a different body type as acceptable and maybe look away when the other body type arrives.' But Nimoy did not look away, instead he pointed his camera right at her. And his pictures immediately sparked an interest and a response from the public. And a new passion had sparked inside Nimoy. The pictures feature the women dancing, laughing and proudly staring straight into the camera. Nimoy said the pictures show the women's strong self-esteem . 'These women are projecting an image that is their own,' he said. 'And one that also stems from their own story rather than mine' For The Full Body Project, Nimoy found new subjects in the plus-size burlesque group The Fat-Bottom Revue. He was inspired by their late founder Heather MacAllister, who he recalled once told him 'whenever a fat person steps on stage to perform, and it's not the butt of a joke, that's a political statement'. And with that Nimoy became an unlikely, but passionate, size-acceptance advocate. He told the New York Times the book was a 'direct response to the pressure women face to conform to a size two'. The pictures feature the women dancing, laughing and proudly staring straight into the camera - often times fully nude. Nimoy said the pictures show the women's strong self-esteem, he wrote for R.Michelson Galleries, where the pictures were featured in. 'These women are projecting an

Summary: Nimoy's collection The Full Body Project from 2007 featured obese women photographed in the nude . His subjects are the plus-size burlesque group The Fat-Bottom Revue from San Francisco . Pictures feature the women dancing, laughing and proudly staring straight into the camera . Nimoy said the book was a 'direct response to the pressure women face to conform to a size two'


A woman who was so self-conscious of her flat chest that she cancelled a girls' holiday has revealed how a breast enlargement operation has given her the confidence she has always craved. Jade Hotchkiss, 22, from Nottingham, said she 'felt like a boy' growing up, and was even too embarrassed of her 34B chest size to go shopping with her friends. At her lowest point, Jade admits that she even pulled out of a trip abroad after getting all the way to the airport because she was too self-conscious to go. Scroll down for video . Now Jade, pictured right, is happy to show off her figure in a bikini, pictured here on holiday with two friends . 22-year-old Jade Hotchkiss- pictured in the khaki trousers - has revealed that before her boob job she was left feeling so self conscious she couldn't go on her girls holiday . Now, four years on, Jade is happier than ever after having a life changing breast operation - taking her to a 34G - at the Transform Cosmetic Surgery clinic two years ago. She said the enlargement has allowed her to enjoy holidays with her friends, and that she has a new job - and has even bagged herself a boyfriend - all down to her new-found confidence. Jade says that before her transformation she didn't even want to go out and would look unhappy in pictures but now she enjoys heading out with her pals . Jade, who was also bullied at school, said her issues with her body started from a young age. She told Femail: 'I remember in PE at school I would go to the toilets and get changed by myself and I'd always wear baggy jumpers to cover myself up. 'I just didn't feel like I looked like a girl without boobs and I was badly bullied for having a flat chest. 'All my friends had them and I just couldn't understand why I didn't, when you're young you do look at yourself a lot and compare yourself to other people.' Pretty Jade revealed that from a young age she was bullied for her flat chest which left her feeling like a boy . Jade, who used to stuff her bras in order to give herself a fuller bust, said that so low was her confidence that it stopped her doing things with her mates. 'I just had no confidence, I wouldn't go out, or go shopping with my friends. One of the lowest points was when I was 18,' she revealed. 'I was going on a girls holiday and we were at the airport and everyone was there in crop tops and shorts and I was the only one wearing jeans and I just couldn't go through with it.' It wasn't until she was 20 - after three years of saving up her tips as a waitress - that Jade decided to do something to change her body and her life. She said of deciding to have a boob job: 'I was working as a waitress and I

Summary: Jade Hotchkiss spent years being bullied for her small breasts . She felt she had no confidence and wouldn't even go out with her pals . At one point she even cancelled on a girls holiday because she felt so low . Now Jade is happy and confident after having a boob job . She went from a size 34B to a 34G at the Transform clinic .


If has come under fire from critics as a useless gadget, but Apple's Tim Cook has revealed he is confident the Apple Watch will become as much of a success as the firms other written-off products - the iPhone and the iPad. He claimed the Apple Watch, which goes on sale in April, with prices starting at $349, has already become a part of his life. He also claimed it will be 'the first smartwatch that matters'. Scroll down for video . Tim Cook pledged the Apple Watch 'will be the first modern smartwatch—the first one that matters.' When asked why many people seem to have a hard time imagining the usefulness of the watch, he told Fast Company: 'People didn't realize they had to have an iPod, and they really didn't realize they had to have the iPhone. And the iPad was totally panned. 'Critics asked, 'Why do you need this?' 'Honestly, I don't think anything revolutionary that we have done was predicted to be a hit when released. 'It was only in retrospect that people could see its value. 'Maybe this will be received the same way. Cook also hit out at Microsoft, and Google's Android software, saying collaboration was the key to Apple's success. 'Without collaboration, you get a Windows product. 'There’s a company that pumps out an operating system, another that does some hardware, and yet another that does something else. That’s what’s now happening in Android land. 'Put it all together and it doesn’t score high on the user experience.' Cook claims the firm has not set ambitious sales targets for the Watch, as it did for the iPhone. He also revealed the thinking before the firm's decision to wait until its product was right - despite huge numbers of rumours and excitement around the product. 'We weren't first on the MP3 player; we weren't first on the tablet; we weren't first on the smartphone. But we were arguably the first modern smartphone, and we will be the first modern smartwatch—the first one that matters.' Cook also claims the firm has not set ambitious sales targets for the Watch, as it did for the iPhone. 'On the watch we haven't set a number. The watch needs the iPhone 5, 6, or 6 Plus to work, which creates a ceiling. But I think it's going to do well. I'm excited about it. 'I've been using it every day and I don't want to be without it. Cook also revealed that the firm has left Steve job office untouched since he died - and couldn't decide what to do when the firm moves into its new 'spaceship' campus next year. 'I haven’t decided about what we’ll do there. 'But I wanted to keep his office exactly like it was. I was in there with Laurene [Powell Jobs, Steve’s wife] the other day because there are still drawings on the board from the kids. 'I took Eve [Steve’s daughter] in there over the summer and she saw some things that she had drawn on his white board years earlier.' 'His

Summary: Cook pledged Apple Watch will be the 'first smartwatch that matters' Revealed the firm had not decided if Steve Jobs untouched office will be moved to its new 'spaceship' campus . Job's children and wife still visit the office which still has his computer .


Claims emerged on Tuesday that Karrueche Tran's on-off boyfriend Chris Brown had fathered a child with another woman. And by Wednesday morning the 26-year-old dumped the singer via Twitter, writing: 'Listen. One can only take so much. The best of luck to Chris and his family.' 'No baby drama for me,' the model and socialite concluded, breaking up with the troubled young man (once again) on the micro-blogging site. She's done: Karrueche Tran broke up with Chris Brown on Twitter on Wednesday, pictured on Tuesday, following claims he fathered a child with another woman . It is unclear if Brown, 25, was on a break during his tumultuous relationship with Karrueche when he allegedly fathered the nine-month-old child. When the news first broke on Tuesday, Karrueche was seen make-up free and looking downcast as she took her dog for a walk in Los Angeles. TMZ reported short after that Karrueche was 'blindsised' by the baby news, having no idea about he child. The model and socialite was casually dressed in sweats and trainers as she appeared a bit tired while clutching her cellphone and a pink dog leash. Dumped: The 26-year-old broke up with the singer once again via the micro-blogging site . A new dad? Brown, pictured on Monday in Atlanta, has fathered a nine-month-old baby with a model named Nia, according to TMZ . Brown's baby mama, according to TMZ, is an aspiring model and nursing student from Texas named Nia Amey. Pictures from the 31-year-old's modelling site see her topless as she describes herself as someone who is always up for adventure. The Hispanic Texan says in her modelling profile from 2009: 'My name is Nia Amey. I am a 25 year old aspiring model. Before the storm: Brown is pictured last month with on/off girlfriend of four years, Karrueche, who is not the mother of his young child . Happier time: The on-off pair pictured sitting front row at a NYFW runway show last month . 'I'm a full time nursing student and a very outgoing person. I love photography and always up for new adventures.' TMZ claims, Nia has 'known Chris for several years'. Sources connected to both Nia and Chris told the site they are 'on very good terms', however they are currently not dating. And perhaps adding insult to injury Karrueche has met Nia before. Full of love: Karrueche shared this snap accompanied by the caption 'my two baes' with Christina Milian . Topshop moto black ripped leigh jeans . Bag them from Nordstrom here . Visit site . When you’re famous, fashion-forward and financially able to wear any designer you fancy, but still use Topshop as a go-to for every day staples, that’s saying something about the British store. Chris Brown’s always-impeccable girlfriend Karrueche Tran loves a bit of Toppers, and almost every look comprises of at least one item from our fave high street shop. She particularly loves their jeans and is seen here rocking a pair of distressed versions in a versatile black hue. Ripped jeans have arguably been the biggest style

Summary: TMZ report Karrueche had 'no idea' about the child .


It was a night to forget for Manchester United as Arsenal advanced to the FA Cup semi-final and out-of-sorts winger Angel di Maria was sent off for pulling at referee Michael Oliver's shirt. Despite Wayne Rooney levelling with his head after Nacho Monreal's opener, the night belonged to former United striker Danny Welbeck, who sealed the Gunners' victory with a beautifully composed finish. Here, Sportsmail's Neil Ashton rates every player's performance at Old Trafford. Arsenal's Danny Welbeck emphatically celebrates his goal, which went on to be the winner against his old club . MANCHESTER UNITED (4-1-4-1) David De Gea: No chance with Monreal finish. Exposed brutally by Valencia when Welbeck raced through to score. Pulled off a couple of world class saves towards the end. 7.5 . Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea had a solid game but was exposed for Arsenal's second goal . Antonio Valencia: Powered forward with lung-busting run for United equaliser. Dreadful, dreadful back pass for Arsenal’s second. 6.5 . Chris Smalling: Solid without every really imposing himself. Has taken it upon himself to marshall back four. 6.5 . Marcos Rojo: Rock solid. Is he turning into United’s best defender? Granted, not a great deal of competition, but he is playing well. 7 . Despite the loss Marcos Rojo was one of United's top performers with some solid defending . Luke Shaw: At the mercy of van Gaal’s half-time tactical switch. Was neither good nor bad. Seemed a bit unfortunate to be hooked. 6.5 . Daley Blind: Hard to work out exactly what Van Gaal is asking him to do in there. Just seems to spend the entire game chasing after the ball. 6 . Angel di Maria: Has clearly gone mentally - should not be playing. Booked for foul, stupid to tug referee’s shirt. Went to sleep when Monreal made his run down the left in build up to Arsenal goal. Sweet cross for Rooney equaliser. 4 . United winger Angel di Maria tugs at Michael Oliver's shirt before seeing red at Old Trafford on Monday night . Di Maria trudges off the pitch after being sent off for his stupid reaction . Ander Herrera: Finally booked in 38th minute - amazing Michael Oliver took so long. Speed of game took him by surprise. Replaced by Carrick. 6 . Marouane Fellaini: One of the most prominent players in the team. Lovely 20 yard chip forward for Rooney’s one touch takedown before half time. Had chance to score too. 7.5 . Marouane Fellaini (right) tussles for the ball with Arsenal's dogged midfielder Francis Coquelin (left) Ashley Young: Hugged the touchline, but United should have got him on the ball more. Has legs to stretch defences. 6.5 . Wayne Rooney: Love affair with scoring in the FA Cup continues. Now has to find a way to win it. Breathtaking take down just before half time from Fellaini chip. 7 . Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney heads home the equaliser against Arsenal at Old Trafford . SUBSTITUTES: . Phil Jones (Shaw 46): Didn’t know whether to stay or go when

Summary: Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck scored the winner against his former club . Angel di Maria was dismissed for dissent after pulling the referee's shirt . Nacho Monreal opened the scoring and Wayne Rooney equalised but Welbeck's finish earned him the plaudits .


Charged: Nykerion 'Kaca' Nealon, 17, has been arrested for killing an Iraqi neighbor last week . A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of an Iraqi newlywed who was gunned down as he took pictures of his first snowfall just weeks after arriving in the U.S. Nykerion 'Kaca' Nealon has been charged with killing Ahmed Al-Jumaili, 36, who was shot outside his Dallas, Texas apartment block on March 4 as he played in the snow with his wife and brother-in-law. Earlier that evening, Nealon had been at his girlfriend's apartment in a neighboring complex when shots were fired on her building. Nealon and three friends went to look for the possible shooter, police said at a press conference on Friday. A witness told police that when they saw Al-Jumaili and his family outside their apartment block, Nealon raised his gun and fired. 'The witness stated he observed Nealon raise the rifle and he took cover behind some mailboxes,' said Dallas Police Major Jeff Cotner. 'The witness then heard one shot, followed by several more.' After the shooting, Nealon and his friends returned to his girlfriend's home and called police to report the earlier shooting on her apartment. Six days after the death, a witness went to the Richardson Police Department and gave them Nealon's nickname, 'Kaca', in connection to the crime. He voluntarily spoke to police and admitted that he had been at the scene of the shooting, but he blamed another member of the group for firing the shots. Torn apart: Ahmed Al-Jumaili (right) was shot dead just 20 days after arriving in the U.S., where he was reunited with his wife Zahara (right). He had saved up for more than a year to be able to join her . Found: Dallas Police Major Jeff Cotner, pictured next to Alia Salem of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Dallas, showed surveillance footage of Kealon at the scene of the crime on Friday . Thankful: Salem, standing beside the victim's emotional father-in-law Mohammed Altaae on Friday, thanked the police, the media and the community for their support and help in catching the alleged shooter . Police said evidence, including a distinguishable hat, pointed to him being the one carrying the firearm and ultimately firing the shots. A search of the apartment also yielded rifle cartridges that matched those at the scene. At the press conference on Friday, Major Cotner said they are continuing to investigate to see whether any charges should be brought against Nealon's friends. He added that the group did not know Al-Jumaili or his family. Al-Jumaili's father-in-law, Mohammed Altaae, also appeared at the press conference but was too emotional to speak. He could be seen wiping his eyes as Alia Salem of the Council on American-Islamic Relations in Dallas thanked the police and the media for their help. Devastated: His father-in-law Mohammed Altaae wept as he described how the young couple had just wanted to start building their life together after more than a year apart and have children together . Widowed: His distraught wife Zahraa is

Summary: Nykerion 'Kaca' Nealon, 17, has been charged with killing Ahmed Al-Jumaili outside his apartment as he took photos of the snow last week . Nealon 'had been inside his girlfriend's nearby apartment when shots were fired at the building so he went to look for the gunman' While outside with his friends, 'he saw Al-Jumaili and shot at him' Al-Jumaili had arrived 20 days earlier after saving for more than a year to be reunited with his wife, who moved to Texas a month after they married . They both fled Iraq because they were fearful of ISIS, their family said .


Sat inside a crammed central London sandwich shop, Pele flashes those world-renowned pearly whites. After the week Lionel Messi’s had, football’s greatest ever knew exactly what was coming. ‘I never saw myself play, but I think I was the better player,’ the 74-year-old tells Sportsmail, complete with beaming grin. As Thierry Henry said of Messi on Wednesday, you don’t get to be this good without having a bit of an ego. A beaming Pele prepares to take a bite from a footlong as former Liverpool striker Fowler looks on . The Brazilian great was in good form ahead of Sunday's mouthwatering match on Merseyside . Three months after leaving a Brazilian hospital following a urinary tract infection and now with a clean bill of health, Pele has plenty to tell. Much more than playfully scoring points against the magician who mesmerised Manchester City on Wednesday night. He explains Steven Gerrard’s decision to jet off to America this summer as one taken to wind down, relax and retire, while he considers Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United to be matched only by El Clasico in terms of global appeal. Contrary to hysteria, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with English football, he continues, despite a fortnight which may end up serving as a nadir for the game in this country. And he cites the reason for a lack of success internationally as being largely down to our best players finding themselves ‘too comfortable’ in the British bubble and unwilling to move abroad at their peak. But it is when the names Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are mentioned that Pele truly comes alive. They are the pair who rival him - he of three World Cup-winners’ medals - Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff as the all-time genuine superstars. The eyes widen, hands coming up to articulate his point. There is a sense that these two are the only men to really excite a man who has seen it all. Fowler, Pele and Steve McManaman show off a Liverpool top with the famous Brazilian's No 10 on the back . Fowler and Pele pose with the shirt behind the counter at a Subway outlet in London on Friday afternoon . Cristiano Ronaldo is a man who scores goals, but Pele reckons he falls behind Lionel Messi . Messi gets Pele's vote as the best player of the modern era after his consistent displays of the past decade . Not shy, he is more than happy to settle debates which have raged in pubs and on concourses across Europe for the best part of a decade. ‘The two best at the moment are obviously Ronaldo and Messi,’ he says. ‘Which is the best one? Messi has been the best player of the last 10 years. ‘That level, the player who played at the same level for 10 years. It’s massive. He never plays badly and is a very quiet guy. ‘Ronaldo is that striker who scores goals, but Messi does that and helps with assists.’ So, Messi is top dog; how does the Argentine compare to the original

Summary: The greatest footballer of all time weighed in to the Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo debate . Pele says more English players should broaden their horizons and play abroad . The Premier League is the strongest in the world, he adds . Steven Gerrard's decision to move to the MLS may be to 'relax' He says Steven Gerrard would make his World XI and compares the Liverpool captain to German great Franz Beckenbauer . Ahead of Liverpool's game with Manchester United, the Brazilian great compared the tie to El Clasico .


Hundreds of viewers have complained that Ed Miliband was given a harder time in the first TV contest of the election campaign. TV watchdogs were inundated with complaints as senior Labour figures accused presenter Kay Burley of intervening 'aggressively' on the Labour leader as he took questions from the studio audience. But Burley brushed off the criticism, insisting she thought Mr Miliband 'did brilliantly' during the programme, as polls showed David Cameron secured a narrow victory over his opponent. Hundreds of people have lodged complaints with TV watchdogs that Kay Burley and Jeremy Paxman were biased against Ed Miliband . Mr Cameron and Mr Miliband faced the wrath of voters - and Jeremy Paxman - last night as they were forced to defend their broken promises, judgement and ability to lead the country in the first prime-time TV contest of the general election. They were interviewed by Paxman for 18 minutes each, and also took questions from a studio audience with Ms Burley acting as moderator on the show broadcast on Sky News and Channel 4. This afternoon Ofcom had received 254 complaints - all of which were about perceived bias against the Labour leader. It is thought they have been generated by a social media campaign sharing a link to the watchdog's website and urging people to complain. An Ofcom spokesman said: 'We are assessing the complaints before deciding whether or not to investigate.' A Channel 4 spokeswoman said it had received around 300 complaints, but was unable to say specifically what they were about. 'Both politicians, one of whom is likely to be the next Prime Minister, agreed to the format and were prepared for and actively participated in robust questioning about their policies and abilities. Neither party has expressed any dissatisfaction to Channel 4,' she added. Labour insiders privately noted that they thought Burley 'intervened and followed up aggressively a number of times'. At one point Burley told Mr Miliband: 'That's a politicians answer there isn't it?' She also pressed him on the impact of his leadership victory over his brother David. When the Labour leader said family relations had been strained, Burley responded: 'Your poor mum.' In a series of posts on Twitter, Burley took on her critics. Burley took to Twitter to hit back at her critics online, insisting she thought Mr Miliband 'did brilliantly with the audience' While Mr Cameron was asked about treating the elderly with dignity and the depth of spending cuts, Mr Miliband faced a series of aggressive questions. The Tory leader's first question from the audience was: 'What do you think are Ed Miliband’s best qualities?' One of the few off-the-cuff questions from Burley to the PM was: 'Have you ever had three shredded wheat?' When Mr Miliband face the audience, he was frist asked: 'You sound gloomy most of the time, are things really so bad?' Another asked: 'Do you not think that your brother would have done a better job? He was better qualified and better positioned.' Paxman suggested that even Labour MPs considered Miliband a 'liability' and that he

Summary: Ofcom receives more than 250 complaints that TV contest was biased . All of the viewers claim that show was more aggressive towards Miliband . Kay Burley hits back at critics and insists she thought Ed did 'brilliantly' Jeremy Paxman call Labour leader a 'geek' who knifed his brother .


Ikram Ismail has been jailed for stalking Big Brother winner Kate Lawler and leaving her bizarre gifts . A stalker who sent ex-Big Brother star Kate Lawler bizarre Islamic gifts causing the bomb squad to be scrambled has been jailed. Army bomb disposal experts were sent to the offices of Rock FM, in Preston, Lancashire, where Miss Lawler works as a DJ, after obsessed Ikram Ismail sent her a box containing a burnt Koran, a court heard. Ismail, of Preston, had never met the 34-year-old personality but started leaving strange gifts at the studio on St Paul's Square, in Deepdale, Preston Magistrates' Court heard. On the first occasion, in February 2014, the bomb squad was called to a suspicious box, which was later found to contain a Koran, wrapped in traditional fabric. Among other strange 'gifts' Ismail, who pleaded guilty to stalking, left in the studio grounds over the next 12 months were a book entitled the Ninety-Nine Names of Allah, a burnt Koran, a burnt jumper, a box containing Muslim leaflets, and a 'Kate' keyring. He also left the DJ chocolates and a clock, scattered safety pins, a soup cookbook and a parcel containing a 'love' fridge magnet and chocolates. Prosecutor Suzy Privett told the court that on Hallowe'en last year, DJ Jordan North saw the defendant trying to get into a party, believing Kate Lawler was there. A PCSO later attended and found Ismail, and he was issued with an acceptable behaviour contract. However, on Valentine's Day this year he sent further gifts to Miss Lawler, followed by a card signed 'Ikram'. The celebrity became aware of his behaviour, and when she checked her social media accounts, she found several messages from him dating back to July 2014, the court heard. Army bomb disposal experts were sent to the offices of Rock FM, in Preston, Lancashire, where Miss Lawler works as a DJ, after obsessed Ismail sent her a box containing a burnt Koran, a court heard . In a victim impact statement, she said she accepted her career attracted a 'certain amount of attention', but said she was unnerved by his attention and she had a right to a private and family life. She said the thought of bumping into him frightened her. Miss Lawler declined to comment further. It is not the first time Miss Lawler has been stalked. While working for Kerrang! Radio in Birmingham, she was sent underwear and sinister gifts. Obsessed Mark Taylor sent dozens of newspaper cuttings and crude pictures to the former reality TV star's workplace. In much of the correspondence, he declared his love for the DJ, sending her topless tabloid snaps of herself, a dictionary and, bizarrely, a dinner plate. He even sent a magazine picture of two pairs of feet at the bottom of a bed with the male pair marked with his name and the female marked with 'Kate.' Among other strange 'gifts' Ismail, who pleaded guilty to stalking, left in the studio grounds over the next 12 months were a book entitled the Ninety-Nine Names of Allah, a

Summary: Ikram Ismail sent ex-Big Brother star Kate Lawler Islamic themed gifts . He left a book entitled the Ninety-Nine Names of Allah, and a burnt Koran . Also sent burnt jumper, box containing Muslim leaflets, and 'Kate' keyring . Ismail was jailed for two months after he admitted stalking the DJ .


It’s the hope that kills you. Just ask Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey. There was a period at Loftus Road when you envisaged nothing other than victory for the relegation-threatened home side. Instead, they got nothing, just a 10th defeat in 11 matches. Without a dramatic turnaround in fortunes QPR are heading back to the Championship. Aaron Lennon sprints away in celebration having given Everton a late lead at Loftus Road in their Premier League match with QPR . Everton right back Seamus Coleman runs away in celebration having fired the away side infront at Loftus Road on Sunday evening . QPR keeper Rob Green (left) watches Coleman's rocket of a strike fly into the top corner as Everton went 1-0 up after 18 minutes . Eduardo Vargas (left) is free to head in QPR's equaliser at Loftus Road in the second-half of the Premier League contest with Everton . Vargas runs away in celebration, having scored his second goal for the club, as the Loftus Road faithful erupt . QPR (4-4-2): Green 6; Isla 6.5, Onuoha 6.5, Caulker 6.5, Yun 6.5; Phillips 6.5, Sandro 6.5 (Henry 71, 6), Barton 7, Hoilett 6.5 (Vargas 60, 7); Zamora 6.5 (Taarabt 82), Austin 6.5. Subs not used: Ferdinand, Hill, McCarthy, Kranjcar . Scorer: Vargas 65 . Booked: Hoilett, Yun . Manager: Chris Ramsey 6.5 . Everton (4-5-1): Howard 6; Coleman 8, Jagielka 7, Stones 7, Baines 6.5; McCarthy 7, Gibson 7, Osman 6.5; Lennon 6.5, Kone 6.5 (Naismith 72); Lukaku 6.5 (Barkey 67) Subs not used: Robles, Besic, Browning, Garbutt, Alcaraz . Scorers: Coleman 18, Lennon 77 . Manager: Roberto Martinez - 7 . Referee: Jonathan Moss - 6.5 . MOTM: Coleman . Attendance: 17, 706 . Seamus Coleman completed a fine team move for Everton's opener . CLICK HERE to see more from Sportsmail's MATCH ZONE . But Ramsey believes 12 points from their final eight games will be enough to see his side safe. He said: ‘We’re not in need of a miracle, but we need a miraculous run of form and I think we are capable of doing that. ‘We deserved more but we should have maximised that performance with at least a point or three. The players are disappointed because the performance was very good. We are showing everyone there’s plenty of fight in us. There have been teams in slightly worse situations who have survived.’ Much will depend on QPR’s next two fixtures: they face West Brom on Saturday week before heading to Aston Villa three days later. The pressure is mounting and Ramsey knows it. ‘What do we need from the games against West Brom and Aston Villa? Six points. There’s no point in saying we need a point, we need wins.’ Opposing managers Roberto Martinez of Everton (left) and Chris Ramsey of QPR (right) have a quick chat before kick-off on Sunday . The Everton players congratulate Coleman (right) after his opener at Loftus Road put Everton 1-0 up at half-time . Ramsey’s mood was in stark contrast to Roberto Martinez, who described this victory as

Summary: Seamus Coleman fired Roberto Martinez's side ahead with his fifth goal of the season for Everton on 18 minutes . Eduardo Vargas equalised for the home side on 65 minutes with his second goal for Queens Park Rangers . Aaron Lennon scored his first goal for Everton to send the Toffees back in front late in the second-half .


Chris Ramsey is relishing his role as semi-permanent Queens Park Rangers manager, regardless of the four-point margin between the west London club and 17th place. Ramsey joined QPR as academy manager after 10 years with Tottenham, and picked up the managerial reins until at least the end of the season after the departure of Harry Redknapp in February. The former Brighton right back, whose side host Everton on Sunday, found himself out of work for more than half a year after being relieved of his duties in north London at the end of last season, and admits he was desperate to return to the game – irrespective of the circumstances. Chris Ramsey insists he is relishing his role as semi-permanent Queens Park Rangers manager . ‘I had seven months at home watching Frasier, Jeremy Kyle and Homes Under The Hammer!’ said Ramsey. ‘Of course I would rather be here in this situation than be out of work and worrying where the next job or paycheque is going to come from. ‘I'm in a fantastic situation - I'm one of 20 managers in the best league in the world.’ Ramsey has a fight on his hands if QPR are to remain in ‘the best league in the world’, and while no physical confrontation took place, the 52-year-old admitted to a ‘heated exchange’ with his players when 3-0 down at half-time against Crystal Palace a week ago. The QPR boss instructs his players during a training session ahead of their clash against Everton . However, Ramsey knows simply rollicking his players each week won’t be enough to save QPR’s season. ‘We’ve had some strong words before each game to be honest, and sometimes you have to take a different tact because the effect of that speech goes,’ Ramsey continued. ‘Sometimes you have to look at the game and the situation, and use different strategies to get the players ready to perform. ‘The players didn’t throw the towel in against Palace. We talked about making sure the fans weren’t embarrassed any more in the second half of the game. ‘So Matty (Phillips) scores a goal like he’ll probably never score again. If he shoots from there again I don’t think I’ll be too happy, unless it goes in.’ QPR suffered a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Alan Pardew's Crystal Palace last weekend .

Summary: Queens Park Rangers are 19th in the Premier League after 29 games . Chris Ramsey admits he is relishing the fight as QPR boss . Ramsey joined QPR as academy manager after 10 years at Tottenham .


Manchester United outcast Nani headed home the winner as Sporting Lisbon beat Penafiel 3-2 in the Portuguese league on Monday night. The Portugal winger, who is on a season-long loan at his first club, took his Sporting goal tally to eight in 23 appearances since returning from Old Trafford. The result kept them third in the Primeira Liga and on course for Champions League qualification, though their chances of bridging the 12-point gap to leaders Benfica are slim. Nani celebrates his headed winning goal as Sporting Lisbon beat Penafiel 3-2 on Monday night . They were made to work hard by bottom-of-the-table Penafiel, who fought back from two goals down to draw level after Sporting centre-half Tobias Figueiredo was sent off. Having come into the match off the back of a 3-0 loss to Porto, Sporting needed a positive start and goals from William and Islam Slimani had them two the good inside eight minutes. But Figueiredo's red card gave the visitors hope and they replied through veteran midfielder Bruno Braga in the 12th minute. The Manchester United loanee celebrated his 70th-minute winner with a trademark flip . And they levelled three minutes shy of half-time through Vitor Bruno. However, Sporting were still too strong and Nani's winner - a firm header from 12 yards following a right-wing cross - proved decisive. Frustrations ultimately boiled over for Penafiel, who are four points adrift at the bottom, as both Dani and Pedro Ribeiro were shown second yellow cards in the closing stages.

Summary: Nani scored 70th-minute winner as Sporting Lisbon beat Penafiel 3-2 . The Man United loanee headed home a right-wing cross . Bottom-of-the-table Penafiel fought back from two goals down to level . Goal takes Nani's tally during the loan to eight in 23 appearances . WATCH: Nani breaks down in tears after scoring stunner for Sporting . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


A California man who shot at another man in a heated dispute Wednesday and then fled in a pickup truck has died following a standoff with Santa Ana police. Police say the man shot at and missed another man during a fight over a woman Wednesday afternoon. Officers were told the gunman fled in a white pickup, which was spotted and chased down. The suspect then shot himself in a failed suicide attempt, reports NBC Los Angeles. Hail of bullets: A bystander caught on cell phone video the final moments of a man who died Wednesday in a hail of police bullets following an altercation with another man over a woman . He could be seen inside the truck and ignored repeated orders to drop the gun. A hail of police bullets then rang out. Cpl. Anthony Bertagna says the standoff ended when the man shot himself under the chin before getting out of the car while carrying the gun. 'My boss pulled us inside,' said Karina Moreno, who works nearby at a hardware store off of which at least one bullet from the crime scene ricocheted. 'We ran inside, we were afraid of the bullets. I started crying. It was really, really sad.' The unidentified man died at Western Medical Center. No officers were hurt in the standoff. Pursuit: Police say the man fled the scene of a shooting in his white truck (pictured) before officers pursued him . Drop the weapon! Detectives say the unidentified gunman turned the gun on himself--shooting himself in the chin--before exiting the truck and failing to put down the gun despite officers' demands .

Summary: An unnamed Santa Ana, California man fired at and missed another man on Wednesday after a fight over a woman . Police pursued him as he fled. He shot himself in an unsuccessful suicide attempt then left his pickup truck while holding his gun . Officers yelled for him to put down the gun then opened fire. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital .


It was a foregone conclusion that HTC would use this year's Mobile World Congress to launch its latest handset, but the Taiwanese firm had something else up its sleeve. At the event in Barcelona the phone maker unveiled early details about a full-body virtual reality system it has developed in partnership with gaming giant Valve. The system, dubbed RE Vive, moves beyond just a headset and uses Kinect-style lasers to track even the smallest of body movements, letting players become fully immersed in their games. At Mobile World Congress HTC unveiled early details of a full-body virtual reality system developed in partnership with gaming giant Valve. The system moves beyond a headset (pictured) and uses Kinect-style lasers to track the smallest of body movements, letting players become fully immersed in game . Kinect is a system designed by Microsoft for use with its Xbox games consoles. The technology can read up to six skeletons at once and its 'small object detection' is said to be two-and-a-half times better. This means it can identify small movements of the hand on a controller, for example. HTC’s Vive has ‘full room scale’ and two wireless controllers with hand tracking. A developer version will launch in the spring and the consumer model will go on sale later in the year. The system is powered by the Oculus Rift technology and HTC will announce more information nearer the time of the developer launch. HTC also used the event to unveil its 5-inch HTC One M9 phone with 20MP camera and a fitness band, in partnership with Under Armour. In particular, the M8's rear-facing 4 Ultrapixel camera has been added to the front of the M9, and the M9's rear camera has been upgraded to 20MP. Kinect is a system designed by Microsoft for use with its Xbox games consoles.The technology can read up to six skeletons at once and its 'small object detection' is said to be two-and-a-half times better.This means it can identify small movements of the hand on a controller, for example (pictured) Ultrapixels are, for all intents and purposes, another name for megapixels. However, each individual pixel is marginally larger meaning they capture more light. In addition to the upgraded lenses, HTC has developed software called Dynamic Exposure designed around the human eye. When a photo is taken on the One M9, this algorithm makes it appear as close to how the human eye would view it as possible, with the same light adjustment and focus. It also adds similar depth qualities, boosted by the dual camera the firm originally added on the M8. 'I have previously struggled to buy into virtual reality when it consisted of sitting on a chair and simply looking around, but HTC’s Vive system has convinced me otherwise. During the demonstration I was taken into a room that was empty except for a computer setup, the HTC Vive headset, two controllers and sensors on two of the walls. These sensors use lasers to plot the room’s shape, size and obstacles. For the demonstration version, the headset was attached to

Summary: The devices were unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona . Full-body virtual reality system uses lasers to track smallest of movements . This means players will be able to become fully immersed in their games . HTC’s Vive has 'full room scale' and two controllers with hand tracking . Developer version will launch in the spring followed by a consumer model .


The Fat One: Suspected drug cartel boss Victor Aguirre Garzón . A suspected drug cartel boss known as 'The Fat One' has been arrested by police in Mexico. Victor Aguirre Garzón or 'El Gordo' was picked up on Tuesday by Mexico's federal authorities as part of a blitz on criminal gangs. Mexican police confirmed the arrest of the suspected leader of the Independent Cartel of Acapulco - or Cártel Independiente de Acapulco - in the town of Merida on the country's east coast. The arrest was carried out as part of a recent crackdown by the country's federal police on criminal gangs in the area, who are accused of crimes including extortion and drug trafficking. He was immediately taken to Mexico City and made available to the Federal Public Ministry of the Attorney General’s Office. It follows the arrest in January of Luis Alvaro Leon Morales 'El Canario', The Canary, from CIDA, who was accused of running the sale and distribution of drugs in the western seaside resort of Acapulco. Local media reports say former police officer Garzón, is a cousin of the former Governor of Guerrero, Angel Aguirre Rivero . He is accused of crimes including the supplying of drugs for the inmates of 'Las Cruces' State Prison in Acapulco. Under arrest: Victor Aguirre Garzón, the alleged leader of the Independent Cartel of Acapulco, is helped off a plane in Mexico, following his arrest . Detained: Victor Aguirre Garzón is flanked by two police officers after stepping off a plane in Mexico .

Summary: Former police officer arrested as part of criminal gang blitz . Accused of supplying drugs to prisoners in notorious Acapulco jail . Follows arrest of another suspected CIDA gang member in January .


An upcoming dance show is giving plus-sized woman the chance to show off their curvaceous figures, as well as their athletic prowess. The production, called Nothing to Lose, premiered at the Sydney Festival in January but will open to the public on March 11. The show is touted as a demonstration of what an overweight body can do and features trained dancers as well as some regular actors. Scroll down for video . An upcoming dance show called Nothing To Lose is giving plus-sized woman the chance to show off their curvaceous figures and aims to be a demonstration of what an overweight body can do . Brainchild of director Kate Champion and associate artist Kelli Jean Drinkwater, it will run at the Malthouse Theatre in Melbourne, Australia. The company's artistic director, Kate, teamed up with filmmaker and activist recognised internationally for her work in radical body politics, Kelli, in order to explore and celebrate the movement of bigger bodies in the show. The production premiered at the Sydney Festival in January but will open to the public on March 11 . The company's artistic director, Kate Champion teamed up with Kelli Jean Drinkwater in order to explore and celebrate the movement of bigger bodies in the show . Speaking about the production, Kelli said: 'When Kate told me she wanted to create a new piece of dance theatre with a cast of undeniably bigger bodies I was overwhelmed. 'But the response to Nothing to Lose has been positive beyond our wildest expectations. 'We've had huge amounts of interest internationally - from places as far and wide as London to Hong Kong to Buenos Aires. 'It has been overwhelming and also validating to realise that this subject really speaks to people.' The founders say that the response to Nothing to Lose has been positive beyond their wildest expectations . The founders of the production say they've had huge amounts of interest internationally - from places as far and wide as London to Hong Kong to Buenos Aires . In a video for the Sydney Festival, the choreographer recalled realising that she 'needed to find someone who lives in the bigger body' in order to move forward with her idea. She later enlisted Ms Drinkwater, who worked as a plus-size model. 'I had no idea the level of abuse that a lot of [the show's dancers] experience daily and how they have to prepare themselves to go out in public all the time,' Ms Champion said. 'That's quite shocking.' She added that she hopes to create a space where the audience can view the plus-sized dancers in a 'different way and actually just enjoy the physical form moving’. The choreographer recalled realising that she 'needed to find someone who lives in the bigger body' in order to move forward with her idea . The show is touted as a demonstration of what an overweight body can do and features trained dancers as well as some regular actors . Ms Drinkwater says she hopes to create a space where the audience can view the

Summary: Nothing to Lose premiered at the Sydney Festival in January . Will open to the public on March 11 . Features trained dancers as well as some regular actors .