A new injectable drug designed to eliminate double chins without surgery was unanimously recommended for approval by a Food and Drug Administration advisory committee this week. The drug, currently known as ATX-101, now only needs to receive final FDA approval before it becomes available to the public. Unlike current double chin surgeries, which require doctors to 'cut it out or suck it out,' ATX-101 will be a 'noninvasive, in-the-office procedure,' according to Dr. Susan Weinkle. Scroll down for video . A dermatologist prepares the injection site for ATX-101, a new injectable drug designed to eliminate double chins without surgery that was unanimously recommended for approval by an FDA advisory committee . ATX-101 works by eliminating the membrane of fat cells underneath the double chin. This causes the fat cell to burst, destroying it permanently. Side-effects include short-term swelling, bruising and numbness . Weinkle, a dermatologist who has been working with ATX-101 since 2007, said many people have fat underneath the chin, even if 'they're not fat in the rest of their body', she told ABC News. To insert the drug, Weinkle marks the area where she sees the 'max amount of fat' with a grid of tiny dots, which act as the injection sites for the ATX-101. Weinkle says the procedure only takes about five minutes and patients heal in two to three days - and don't even need to wear a bandage. The drug is a formulation of deoxycholic acid, a 'naturally occurring molecule' that helps our bodies break down the fat we receive from food, according to manufacturer KYTHERA Biopharmaceuticals. Dr. Derek Jones, who presented ATX-101 to the FDA, said the drug destroys the membrane of the fat cells underneath the double chin. The ATX-101 treatment only takes five minutes to administer and two to three days to heal . This causes the fat cell to burst. Its remains are naturally absorbed back into the body, while the cell is destroyed permanently. As with any drug, there are side effects. They include short-lasting swelling, bruising and numbness that was found to be 'mild to moderate', according to dermatologist Adam M. Rotunda. Fleeting pain at the site of the injections was also reported. Rotunda noted in the trials that the intensity of the side effects decreased with each additional treatment session, he told Dermatology Times. Although the drug reaches its maximum desired effect if the patient undergoes six treatments spaced a month apart, Rotunda said he does not believe 'most patients' will require that many. Rotunda said ATX-101 could be a game-changer in terms of what dermatologists can do when patients are worried about their neck. 'We've been accustomed to addressing patient aesthetic concerns primarily from the chin up,' he told Dermatology Times. 'However, the neck...is critical in framing the lower half of the face and creating our profile. Changes in the neck as we age or gain weight can have profound effect on our self-esteem.' The drug is a formulation of deoxycholic acid, a 'naturally occurring molecule' that helps our bodies break down the fat we receive from food, according

Summary: ATX-101 is a noninvasive, in-office procedure that takes five minutes . Drug is injected in grid of tiny dots where 'max amount of fat' under chin is . Patients heal in 2-3 days and can walk out without wearing a bandage . Drug destroys membranes of fat cells, causing them to burst and permanently disappear . Side effects include short-term swelling, bruising and numbness . The drug now just needs final FDA approval .


New Zealand coach Steve Hansen flew out of Dublin three weeks ago bemoaning boring European rugby. After Saturday’s spectacular conclusion to the 2015 Six Nations, you hope his television wasn’t on the blink at his home in Christchurch and that he caught every single second of an engrossing 240 minutes spread across the three round five matches. It was breathtaking. The three teams who entered denouement day on six points apiece — England with a +37 points difference, Ireland +33 and Wales +12 — all wound up on eight points each but with one crucial photo finish difference — Ireland’s calculus was revised upwards to +63, six better than England’s +57 and 10 clear of Wales’ +53. Mere numbers, though, can’t properly tell the tale of this nerve-shredding afternoon where credit must go to Wales for transforming a slender 14-13 interval lead in Rome into the 61-20 thrashing and igniting the subsequent thirst for points at Murrayfield and Twickenham. Jonny Sexton (left) and Paul O'Connell (right) arrive at Dublin Airport with the trophy fully in their grasp . Ireland's fans got a chance to touch the coveted Six Nations trophy outside Dublin Airport . When it all ended, with England a metre short of the French line in forlorn search of the title-clinching converted try, Hansen’s eyes should have been watering with the wonder of it all. Boring? No way. A whopping 27 tries — after just 36 in the four previous rounds’ dozen games — in a 221-point attacking rugby harvest. Amazing. Pivotal moments were numerous. With eight-try Wales 48 points clear of Italy, a margin that would have set Ireland the target of a 28-point win in Edinburgh, a vital late twist had the air of 2007 revisited (Italy scored a late try eight years ago to cut Ireland’s margin and France won the title by a points difference of +4). Azzurri winger Leonardo Sarto proved unstoppable from his 10-metre line, touching down on 79:24 for the converted try that saw Ireland’s desired goal suddenly become a more manageable 21. Rob Kearney (centre) holds the Six Nations trophy in front of a mixture of youthful and experienced fans . Having scored just four tries in 320 minutes, they doubled that tally through Paul O’Connell’s fifth-minute opener and Sean O’Brien’s 25th and 72nd-minute brace either side of Jared Payne’s 50th-minute effort. Then, Jamie Heaslip won a seemingly lost cause, marvellously knocking the ball from Stuart Hogg as he went to ground for a consolation Scotland try. It set England the chase of a 26-point victory and they fell short, referee Nigel Owens penalising them on 80:12 at a ruck for sealing off. Ireland were champions and it was just as well. If England had pounced for that deciding converted try, the finger of blame would have been pointed in Scotland at both Johnny Sexton and Ian Madigan. With Ireland 20 points ahead and needing another score to jump ahead of Wales on the table, Sexton inexplicably missed two penalty kicks in quick succession. Jamie Heaslip (centre) poses for a photograph with

Summary: Ireland win Six Nations on points difference from England and Wales . A 40-10 victory for Ireland at Murrayfield was enough to win the title . New Zealand coach Steve Hansen had called European rugby boring . England fell just short in their attempts to overhaul Ireland .


An extremely rare teddy-bear lookalike mammal has been spotted in China for the first time in 20 years. The tiny Ili Pika, an eight-inch long rabbit-relative, is one of the world's most endangered animals with less than 1,000 animals believed to be left in its natural habitat. The Ili Pika population is believed to have declined by almost 70 per cent since its discovery in 1983, scientists say. Adorable: The Ili Pika is one of the world's rarest mammals, and has been spotted for the first time in 20 years in its natural territory in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China . The Ili Pika, formally known as Ochotona iliensis, was discovered by conservationist Li Weidong in 1983, who named it after his hometown. The animals can only be found in the Tianshan mountain range in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China, and its territory is under threat, with the population rapidly declining. When the Ili Pika was first discovered, Mr Li and his team estimated that there were around 2,900 animals living in the Tianshan mountain range. Nearly 20 years later, in 2002, Mr Li conducted a new demographic, which found that the population had dropped to 2,000. Last year's fresh census, which is when the Ili Pika was spotted for the first time in 20 years, concluded that the population is down to less than 1,000 pikas. Rare animal: Chinese scientists believe that there are less than 1,000 Ili Pikas left in the world . Disappearing: Ili Pika population is believed to have declined by 70 per cent since its discovery in 1983 . 'I discovered the species, and I watched as it became endangered,' Mr Li told CNN. 'If it becomes extinct in front of me, I'll feel so guilty.' Very little is known about this rare species, as no successful observations about its ecology, behaviour or reproduction has been carried out. Mr Li believes global warming is the cause of the decline in Ili Pikas as the altitude of permanent snow in the Tianshan mountain range has risen. 'This tiny species could be extinct any time,' Mr Li added. 'They don't exist in the sites where they used to be anymore.' The Ili Pika was discovered by conservationist Li Weidong in 1983, and it was he who photographed the adorable animal for the first time in 20 years last summer .

Summary: The tiny Ili Pika lives in a mountain range in the Xinjiang region of northwestern China . The rare animal, which was discovered in 1983, is just eight inches from nose to tail . Number of Ili Pikas is believed to be down 70 per cent since its discovery, to less than 1,000 animals .


Maverick midfielder Ravel Morrison has posted a picture of himself striking a unique pose on his official Instagram account. The 22-year-old, who was released from last his last contract at West Ham following a series of disciplinary problems, is currently training with Serie A side Lazio ahead of a planned summer move. Morrison signed a pre-contract agreement with the Rome-based outfit in January, but was unable to make his debut for them this season, because of a delay in squad registration. Ravel Morrison shows off with a strange pose on his official Instagram account . Morrison was released from his last contract at West Ham following a string of disciplinary problems . He started his career at Manchester United and was once compared by Sir Alex Ferguson to legendary Red Devils midfielder Paul Scholes. However, for all Morrison's precocious talent, he found himself consistently involved in off-field dramas. In February 2011, he pleaded guilty to witness intimidation and was fined £600 three months later for throwing his girlfriend's phone through an open window during an argument. By the summer of 2012, Ferguson had seemingly had enough of Morrison's antics and he was allowed to join West Ham. But at Upton Park, the problems persisted and Morrison was fined £7000 by the FA for writing an allegedly homophobic Tweet shortly after signing. Following only a handful of first-team appearances and some loan spells at Birmingham, QPR and Cardiff, Morrison had his Hammers contract terminated. The troubled 22-year-old has signed a pre-contract agreement with Lazio ahead of next season .

Summary: Ravel Morrison is training with Serie A side Lazio after West Ham release . Morrison is expected to join the Italian side in the next transfer window . Morrison started his career with Manchester United before being sold .


It is a powerful connection between two mothers, captured on camera. Myleene Klass, travelling in Nepal with Save the Children, breaks down after a young Nepalese mum, Soshma, recounts the story of the tragic death of her baby son Rhythm. The emotionally-charged moment comes when the television presenter learns that baby Rhythm couldn't be saved because the cost of hospital care for the seriously ill infant was too expensive. Scroll down for video . Young Nepalese mum, Soshama, 20, (left) reduces Myleene to tears as she recounts the loss of her baby Rhythm, who died of pneumonia shortly after being born . The bereaved mother explains to Myleene how she couldn't afford the hospital care that could have saved her newborn son Rhythm's life. After his death, her father burned his body in the mountains . When Soshma, 20, asks Myleene if she has a family of her own, her thoughts clearly turn to daughters Ava, seven, and Hero, three and the star begins to weep. Many mothers in the country are forced to take expensive loans out to pay for hospital care, or like Soshma, face trying to care for desperately ill infants alone, often with tragic consequences. Myleene explains: 'Soshma gave birth at home but realised Rhythm was very unwell so she walked for hours to reach the nearest hospital. 'He had pneumonia, but in Nepal a day in hospital costs a month’s salary so after eight days Soshma had no choice but to take Rhythm home. 'A few days later, as she was breastfeeding, she looked down and realised he had gone.' Soshma's father then burned the body of the young baby in the hills, leaving Soshma to grieve. Myleene continues: 'Soshma was clearly still in shock and said this was the first time she’d really talked about it. Television star Myleene, an ambassador for Save the Children, travelled to maternity units in Nepal to raise awareness of the country's ongoing healthcare crisis . Myleene met health workers in the mountainous country; Save the Children say there is currently only one health professional to every 1,493 people in Nepal . 'Her friends and family told her to delete her photos of the baby or she wouldn’t be able to move on. But she had one tiny photo saved as the contact image next to her mum’s number. So now, every time her mum rings, Rhythm’s picture flashes up. 'As a mum myself that just broke my heart. I have so many pictures of my girls on my phone but I couldn’t bring them out and show her. I couldn’t do it.” The ambassador for the charity said of her experience travelling to the mountainous country, where there is only one health worker to every 1,493 people: 'As a mum, I know how terrifying it is to give birth, even with a trained midwife available to help. But in Nepal I heard some harrowing stories.' Myleene shot a video diary of her time at Trishuli District Hospital in Nepal and is clearly shocked by the conditions that await pregnant women

Summary: Myleene Klass travelled to Nepal with Save the Children . Broke down in front of cameras with young mum who lost her baby son . Mum-of-two Myleene says hearing Soshma's story 'broke my heart'


Israel has been accused of spying on White House nuclear talks with Iran and then leaking details to Republicans in Congress in an effort to scupper the deal. President Obama's administration, along with Russia, China, France, Germany and Britain, have been engaged in highly confidential talks with Iran. However, Israel's security services have been accused of relaying information gleaned from the talks to Republicans in Congress. Scroll down for video . Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu flew to the United States earlier this month to lobby President Barack Obama, right, about Tel Aviv's concerns over any potential deal with Iran over their nuclear ambitions . Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, pictured, said at the weekend there was 'nothing that can't be resolved' Leading Republican senator Linsdey Graham, pictured, warned President Obama against signing a deal without first bringing the proposal to Congress to allow proper scrutiny of any agreement . Earlier this month, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took time out from his re-election campaign to directly lobby U.S. President Barack Obama and senior members of Congress to highlight Israel's opposition to any proposed deal. Upon his return to Tel Aviv, Mr Netanyahu said: 'After my short visit to the United States, I return to Israel knowing that many around the world heard what Israel has to say about the impending deal with Iran.' Mr Nethanyahu wanted any proposed deal dependent upon Iran denouncing terrorism world wide and ceasing its ongoing sponsorship of jihadi organisations. The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. intelligence agencies discovered Israeli officials discussing information that could have only been gathered from inside the confidential talks. A senior U.S. official told the Wall Street Journal: 'It is one thing for the U.S. and Israel to spy on each other. It is another thing for Israel to steal U.S. secrets and play them back to U.S. legislators to undermine U.S. diplomacy . A White House source said: 'People feel personally sold out. That’s where the Israelis really better be careful because a lot of these people will not only be around for this administration but possibly the next one as well.' A spokesman for Mr Netenyahu rejected the espionage claims. 'These allegations are utterly false. The state of Israel does not conduct espionage against the United States or Israel’s other allies. The false allegations are clearly intended to undermine the strong ties between the United States and Israel and the security and intelligence relationship we share.' This denial was reiterated by the country's outgoing Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman: 'This report is not true. Obviously Israel has security interests to defend and we have our own intelligence. But we do not spy on the United States. There are enough participants in these negotiations, including Iranians. 'We got our intelligence from other sources, not from the United States. The instruction has been clear for decades now: you don’t spy on the United States, directly or indirectly.' U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, left, has been engaged in the high level negotiations with Iran's Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, right, in Lausanne, Switzerland. The

Summary: Israel has been accused of spying on the U.S. over Iran nuclear talks . The White House believes Israel used this intelligence to brief opponents . Israel is concerned about a possible nuclear deal with the Iranian regime . However, they have denied spying on the U.S. although admit lobbying . Republicans in Congress want to oversee any proposed Iranian agreement .


Former Monaco and Tottenham star Glenn Hoddle has predicted a 'difficult' evening for Arsenal as they try to stage a Champions League comeback against Monaco on Tuesday. The Gunners' European hopes are hanging by a thread following a 3-1 capitulation against the French side in the first leg at the Emirates. Hoddle, who was part of the Monaco side that won the league title under Arsene Wenger in 1988, is doubtful that Arsenal will be able to score three goals at the Stade Louis II - a feat that hasn't been managed by any other team in the last 42 months. Mark Hateley and Glenn Hoddle (left) recently returned to their former club Monaco . Arsene Wenger took Hateley and Hoddle to the south of France and won the Ligue 1 title in their first year . Alexis Sanchez looks dejected as Monaco tie up a 3-1 Champions League first leg lead at the Emirates . Speaking to TV station beIN SPORTS, Hoddle said: 'It will be an emotional game for Arsene Wenger, to return here. Difficult. 'Arsenal are playing very well now, they're quick and technical, but AS Monaco are tough defensively.' Arsenal warmed up for the crucial decider with a 3-0 victory over West Ham on Saturday, while Monaco defeated Bastia by the same scoreline on Friday - giving the Ligue 1 side an extra 24hours rest. Olivier Giroud scored as Arsenal warmed up for the return leg with a 3-0 defeat of West Ham . Arsenal manager Wenger faces an 'emotional return' as the Gunners bid to come back at the Stade Louis II . Meanwhile, another former Monaco player Mark Hateley believes the contrasting styles between the two teams should lead to a 'fascinating' encounter. 'I think Arsenal are obviously very attacking minded, like to go forward and score lots of goals. I think Monaco are very, very well organised defensively, they are a good group, they play with great discipline, said the former England striker. 'So it'll be a fascinating game. A good game to watch.' Former Tottenham forward Dimitar Berbatov takes part in a Monaco training session ahead of the game .

Summary: Arsenal trail Monaco 3-1 heading into Champions League last 16 return . Former Monaco player Glenn Hoddle doubts Arsenal can come back . No team has scored three goals at Stade Louis II in the last 42 months . READ: Monaco train ahead of UEFA Champions League tie against Arsenal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Arsenal news .


Jonny Evans has grudgingly accepted the six-match ban imposed on him by the FA for spitting at Papiss Cisse. There is no right of appeal for the Manchester United defender and he begins his ban immediately by missing Monday's FA Cup quarter-final with Arsenal. Though he maintains that he did not spit at the Newcastle United striker, the FA found Evans guilty and confirmed in a statement: ‘Mr Evans denied the charge but it was found proven.’ Jonny Evans appears to launch spit in the direction of the Newcastle United striker, who then retaliates . Evans and Papiss Cisse clash near the half-way line at St James' Park following the unpleasant exchange . Manchester United defender Evans has received a six-match ban from the FA after the ugly incident . Cisse already served a three-match ban for violent conduct this season after elbowing Everton’s Seamus Coleman in December. As a result, the Newcastle striker gets an additional one-match suspension after admitting his guilt, while Evans gets six. The incident, during United’s 1-0 win at St James’ Park on Wednesday, was not seen by referee Anthony Taylor or his assistants, but was caught on TV. A three-man panel of former referees reviewed the footage on Thursday and agreed the players should have been sent off, prompting the FA to bring a charge. An independent regulatory commission heard the charge and decided both players should be banned. Cisse, 29, pleaded guilty and issued an apology for his part in the incident. He is suspended for an extra game as he was banned in December for elbowing Everton’s Seamus Coleman. By contrast, Evans, 27, had denied the charge on Thursday, saying: ‘I would like to make it clear that I did not spit at Papiss Cisse.’ Cisse has been banned for seven games after accepting the charge from the FA on Thursday . Tempers threaten to boil over as team-mates from Newcastle and United gather on the pitch . Arsenal (h), Monday (FA Cup quarter-final) Tottenham (h), March 15 (Premier League) Liverpool (a), March 22 (Premier League) Aston Villa (h), April 4 (Premier League) Man City (h) April 12 (Premier League) Chelsea (a) April 18 (Premier League) The FA also looked at an incident where Evans was alleged to have spat in the direction of Emmanuel Riviere during the game but that was dismissed. Evans will potentially miss any FA Cup semi-final should United progress plus their Premier League games against Tottenham, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Manchester City. If United were to lose on Monday, Evans would then miss the trip to Chelsea and would not return until United’s Premier League trip to Everton on April 26. United defender Evans has received a six-match ban from the FA - one less than Newcastle striker Cisse . There is no right of appeal so Evans will not be able to contest the decision by the three-man panel . 1. The Association may act against a Participant in respect of any 'Misconduct', which is . defined as being a breach of the following: . (a) the Laws

Summary: Jonny Evans and Papiss Cisse involved in spitting row on Wednesday . Evans denied charge but has been found guilty and hit with six-game ban . Cisse admitted FA charge and it triggered an immediate seven-match ban . Cisse's suspension is one game longer because he had already served a three-match ban earlier this season for an elbow on Seamus Coleman . There is no right of appeal so Evans will not be able to contest the ban . Evans will miss United's FA Cup quarter-final with Arsenal on Monday .


It takes a brave man to deliberately provoke his pregnant partner, especially in the weeks leading up to the birth. But Mike Wilson, 33, made it his mission to push the boundaries to find out just how many jokes he could play on his heavily pregnant wife Louise before she snapped. Using a camera to record her reaction, he tormented his wife and even placed a dog bowl full of water on the floor for her while she was doing exercises. In the video 'Man vs Pregnant Woman' he labelled her Humpty Dumpty and was seen sucking on gas and air in the hours before she gave birth to their son Kelan in February. Mike Wilson, 33, made it his mission to push the boundaries to find out just how many jokes he could play on his heavily pregnant wife Louise, pictured sucking on her gas and air on the day she gave birth . He tormented his wife and even placed a dog bowl full of water on the floor for her while she was doing exercises on the floor . The father from Basingstoke warned other men about copying his behaviour, saying 'approach with caution' as 'the female generation become angry birds when up the duff'. 'People who know me know I can be a little bit of a wind-up,' said Mr Wilson. 'I wanted to do something funny and do something different so I decided to make the film. 'It just got me thinking, how cool what it be to film what it is like for a guy when their partner is pregnant? 'There was one 'borderline' clip, which was the one where I put the dog's bowl down of the floor for her - I think that was the furthest I could have gone. 'Even though she gets angry in the video, she has watched it back and she finds it hilarious. 'She has told friends 'he always seemed to catch me at my worst point.' But she approves of the video.' Father from Basingstoke filmed while she was doing exercises and cheekily said: 'That’s getting me horny' The video called 'Man vs Pregnant Woman' has attracted 46,000 views on YouTube and has divided opinion . He was filmed gently pushing his wife out of the car and said 'hurry up get out of my car' The freerunner, who is part of the world-famous 3RUN group, is also known as SpiderDad, after turning himself into the Marvel superhero to surprise his terminally ill son. He decided to make the video, which has attracted 46,000 views on YouTube, as he wanted to play on the fact that most women do not like to hear the words 'how are you feeling?' during pregnancy. 'I started filming when she was seven months pregnant as I thought it was going to be the worst time for her,' he said. 'You only live once, so why not try something different.' He is seen in the video showing his wife his cut knee and saying: 'Worst pain ever nothing compares to it.' The freerunner,

Summary: Mike Wilson, 33, released a video of him tormenting heavily pregnant wife . He labelled her 'Humpty Dumpty' and placed a dog's bowl on floor for her . Video 'Man vs Pregnant Woman' has attracted 46,000 views on YouTube . He warned men about copying his behavior saying 'approach with caution' Freerunner is also known as SpiderDad after surprising terminally ill son .


The swarms of insects that plague light bulbs at night could be about to become a thing of the past. Scientists have invented a bulb that emits less blue and green wavelengths, which they claim is 20 per cent less appealing to moths and other bugs. The technology could also save lives in the tropical regions of the world, where insects carry a multitude of potentially fatal diseases. A bright idea: Scientists claim they have invented a bulb that emits less blue and green wavelengths, which doesn’t appeal to insects as much as conventional LED light bulbs (shown) Light emitted by conventional bulbs - particularly the blue wavelengths of LED bulbs – is attractive to a range of insects, drawing them out from the night and straight to people’s homes. The problem with this is that insects such as mosquitoes, sand flies and ‘kissing bugs’ that fly towards the light, increase the risk of catching vector-borne diseases. Six million people worldwide, mostly in Latin America, are infected with Chagas disease, which is transmitted by ‘kissing bugs’ that are attracted to lights. Sand flies infect people with a protozoan parasite responsible for 20,000 deaths annually, while mosquitoes, which are also drawn to the light, carry malaria which kills more than 600,000 people a year. Light emitted by conventional bulbs - particularly the blue wavelengths of LED bulbs – is attractive to a range of insects, drawing them out from the night and straight to people’s homes. Here, a vast number of bugs flock towards a floodlight in Australia . Graphene is set to make its commercial debut in the form of a light bulb in a ‘matter of months’. The bulb contains a filament-shaped LED coated in the super-strong carbon and is set to go on sale late 2015. British researchers behind the bulb claim it will last longer and be cheaper to make than conventional LEDS, as well as slash energy use by 10 per cent. It looks like a traditional light bulb, but the graphene coating enables it to conduct electricity and heat more effectively, to facilitate the improved performance, meaning users won't have to change their bulbs as regularly. It was designed at the University of Manchester, where graphene was discovered, and will be made by Graphene Lighting PLC, a UK-registered company that’s a spin-out from the university. The university said in a statement: ‘It is expected that the graphene light bulbs will be on the shelves in a matter of months, at a competitive cost.’ This implies that the graphene bulbs may cost less than LED bulbs, which can be priced at around £15. While you may imagine that the brightness of a light bulb may dictate how many insects are drawn towards it, scientists from the University of Southern California say it’s the colour of the light that matters most. Travis Longcore, associate professor of spatial sciences at the university, said future LED bulb designs could be customised to be less attractive to specific insect species. All insects are attracted to ‘white’ light, which is a combination of

Summary: Bulb was created by the University of Southern California and Phillips . Emits less green and blue light to be less appealing to insects . Light still looks a normal 'white' to humans so it could be used in the home . Could save lives by discouraging bugs carrying disease entering homes .


A Philadelphia police officer was fatally shot Thursday during an attempted robbery at a GameStop on the city's north side. Officer Robert Wilson III, 30, was shopping for a present for his son and in full uniform inside a North Philadelphia GameStop when two armed men entered the store and announced a robbery, ThePhiladelphia Inquirer reports. Wilson immediately confronted the suspects, and the three exchanged gunfire, with the assailants firing rounds at close range on either side of the officer, Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey said in a news conference Thursday. Officer: Philadelphia Police Officer Robert Wilson III, 30 (photographed), died Thursday after being shot in the head during an attempted robbery at a video-game store on the city's north side . Wilson was struck multiple times but continued to fire until he was fatally shot in the head, Ramsey said. Wilson's partner was outside of the store and exchanged fire with one of the assailants. The second assailant fled and attempted to blend in with the crowd but was caught at the scene. One was shot in the leg, Ramsey said, but it is unclear if the assailant was shot by Wilson or his partner. They were identified as Ramone Williams, 26, and Carlton Hipps, 30. Wilson was rushed to Temple University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 6.25pm, NBC reports. Wilson was an eight-year veteran of the department, a husband, and a father of two. GameStop: Wilson was in full uniform inside a North Philadelphia GameStop (photographed) as part of his patrol duties when two armed men entered the store and announced a robbery . Struck: Wilson was struck multiple times but continued to fire until he was fatally shot in the head (here, Wilson's body is transported by ambulance to the Medical Examiner's Office) Procession: A procession was held for the officer Thursday as his body was transported by ambulance to the Medical Examiner's Office . Never Forgotten: Department officials posted on the Philadelphia Police Department's Facebook page writing that Wilson's sacrifice will 'never, ever, be forgotten' 'Take a moment and say a prayer for this family,' Ramsey said. 'And this 9-year-old boy who will now grow up without a father. A 1-year-old is going to grow up without a dad because of what happened today.' Authorities later found the suspect's weapons in the store: a .40-caliber and a 9mm. Police say the brothers were repeat offenders and one was on parole at the time of the shooting. The suspect who was shot was taken to a local hospital but his condition has not been released, NBC reports. Wilson was a volunteer in the department's body-camera program but is was not immediately known if he was wearing one at the time of the shooting, Ramsey said. However, a surveillance camera in the store captured the incident. The video has been reviewed by homicide investigators. A procession was held for the officer Thursday as his body was transported by ambulance to the Medical Examiner's Office. At the news conference, Ramsey said he knew the officer and described Wilson as

Summary: Officer Robert Wilson III died Thursday after being shot in the head during an attempted robbery in North Philadelphia . Wilson exchanged gunfire with two suspects after the gunmen entered a video game store and announced a robbery . Two brothers are in custody, Wilson was rushed to a hospital and pronounced dead at 6.25pm .


Real Madrid might be feeling the heat from Barcelona in the La Liga title race, but it doesn't seem to be placing too much pressure on Neymar and Co. Barca closed the gap at the top of the table to two points last weekend, and face Rayo Vallecano this weekend hoping that a Real slip-up could send them top. But while the pressure has been heaped on the European champions, Barcelona players Neymar, Adriano, Dani Alves and Douglas looked relaxed on Friday. Neymar posted this picture on Instagram of him and his team-mates at Barcelona's training ground . The Brazilian star scored on Wednesday in Barca's 3-1 win over Villarreal in the Copa del Rey . Neymar - suspended for Sunday's visit of Rayo - posted a picture of the quartet on Instagram after finishing off a training session at Barca's Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper base. That came after Neymar was called up to Brazil's squad for their upcoming friendlies against France and Chile - with manager Dunga being questioned over whether his side was too reliant on their star man. 'Since he has been designated captain of the team, he has had an upgrade on his level of football,' Dunga said of Neymar. Neymar has been training with Barca ahead of facing Rayo Vallecano with the hope of closing a league gap . 'He likes challenges, the more responsibility he has, the more he will develop and get better. 'We are very happy to have him; he is doing fantastic things in Europe. 'Our priority is first to have a strong collective, and then as a second step, one outstanding player can naturally differentiate himself and help us to be better.' Neymar is not the pure focus of Brazil's national team squad, according to his manager Dunga .

Summary: Neymar has been training ahead of Barcelona's game with Rayo Vallecano . The Brazilian posted a selfie from Barca's training ground on Friday . Brazil manager Dunga has said his squad aren't entirely reliant on Neymar . CLICK HERE for all the latest Barcelona news .


Heather Watson's run in the Californian desert ended when she became distracted by a supposed injury to her opponent Carla Suarez Navarro. The British No 1 went down 7-6, 3-6, 6-1 to the experienced Spaniard in the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Watson looked in command in the first set when the world No 13 turned an ankle and called on the trainer for extensive treatment. Heather Watson was knocked out at Indian Wells after losing to experienced Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro . Suarez Navarro was troubled with an ankle injury throughout and it appeared to affect the British No 1 . Yet, as is so often the case in tennis, the unaffected player seemed to be put off by what was going on with her opponent. From 5-3 up she lost the next three games and then went down in the tiebreak as the Spaniard recovered quickly from whatever discomfort she was suffering. After getting level the decider turned when Watson lost the fourth game from 40-0 up and she became disheartened after that as the heat took its toll. However the points garnered from this week and an attacking form of tennis will embed Watson in the top 50 and put her close to the 40 mark. Andy Murray takes on unseeded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Wednesday in his bid to make the last eight of the men's event. A dejected Watson looks on as Suarez Navarro began to take control and knocked out the Brit at Indian Wells .

Summary: Heather Watson was beaten 7-6, 3-6, 6-1 by Spaniard Carla Suarez Navarro . The British No 1 got distracted by her opponent's niggling ankle injury . Watson was disheartened after losing points and struggled with the heat . Click here for all the latest tennis news .


Two former U.S. soldiers have have been sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for stealing millions of pounds in government funds while they were stationed in Saudi Arabia. Jasen Minter, 44, from Fayetteville, Georgia, and Louis E. Nock, 48, from Orlando, Florida, were sentenced in Coweta County, Georgia for stealing the large sum of cash. The soldiers worked as the finance officer and deputy finance officer for the United States Military Training Mission between 2006 and 2007 and had access to a government bank account. Theft: Jasen Minter, 44, from Fayetteville, Georgia, and Louis E. Nock, 48, from Orlando, Florida, were sentenced in Coweta County, Georgia for stealing the money . Acting US Attorney John Horn said: 'Best we know from the evidence is they just shipped it back in boxes. It was all cash' According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the duo stole $2.7 million in 2006 through withdrawals in June and August, and sent the money home, according to Georgia Newsday. Both have been ordered to pay more than $2.2 million in restitution. The theft was uncovered in a Department of Defense audit. Acting US Attorney John Horn said: 'Best we know from the evidence is they just shipped it back in boxes. It was all cash. 'This was an egregious abuse of trust by two former U.S. Army soldiers who had access to millions of dollars of government money. 'Their conduct betrayed their trust and honor as service members and took substantial funds away from the United States Military Training Mission in Saudi Arabia.' He added: 'We were able to recover $600,000 by forfeiting some of the property that they purchased with stolen money. We forfeited boats, vehicles and a house.' Investigation: According to the U.S. Department of Justice, pictured, the duo stole $2.7 million in 2006 through withdrawals in June and August, and sent the money home .

Summary: Jasen Minter, 44, and Louis E. Nock, 48, were sentenced to four years and nine months in prison for stealing the money . The soldiers worked as the finance officer and deputy finance officer for the United States Military Training Mission . Prosecutors said the two withdrew money from the account and sent it to their own bank accounts . Both have been ordered to pay more than $2.2 million in restitution .


Rape charges have been filed in Las Vegas against former NFL safety Darren Sharper, who already faces sexual assault charges in Los Angeles, New Orleans and the Phoenix area. Sharper's Las Vegas attorney, David Chesnoff, appeared Friday before a Las Vegas judge on two sexual assault charges stemming from allegations that he forced sex on two women in January 2014 while they were incapable of resisting. Details of the Las Vegas allegations weren't immediately available. Scroll down for video . Former NFL safety Darren Sharper appears in Los Angeles Superior Court (file photo) Sharper carrying the NFC championship trophy in 2010 as a member of the New Orleans Saints . Chesnoff declined to comment on the charges but said Justice of the Peace Janiece Marshall set another court hearing for April 3. Each count carries a possible sentence of 10 years to life in Nevada state prison. Sharper, 39, is sought on a warrant in Las Vegas, but he has been jailed since Feb. 27 in Los Angeles, where he was due for a preliminary hearing Friday after pleading not guilty to drugging and raping two women in 2013. He faces rape allegations in New Orleans, where he's accused of sexually assaulting three women in 2013. He has also been indicted in Arizona on charges he drugged three women and sexually assaulted two of them in November 2013 in the Phoenix suburb of Tempe. Sharper is also under investigation in Florida for sexual assault. Exact details of the Las Vegas case have not yet been made public, but they are likely similar to the other three cases in which after a night out he would allegedly take a woman or women home who later reported they believed he served them a drink mixed with an illicit substance. He would then engage in sexual intercourse with the woman or women. Sharper retired in 2010 after a 14-year All-Pro career as a defensive safety with the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints.

Summary: Darren Sharper has been accused of rape by two women in Las Vegas . The women claim the former NFL star forced them to have sex when they were incapable of resisting in January 2014 . This as Sharper is also facing sexual assault charges in Los Angeles, New Orleans and the Phoenix area . He is also under investigation for sexual assault in Florida . Each of the cases involve woman who claim they were given a drink by Sharper and woke up to find him having sex with him or sore from sex .


A Native American language school for grades 6-12 will open in North Carolina in a bid to keep Cherokee culture alive. According to locals, Cherokee is teetering on the brink of extinction with only 300 native speakers left in the state. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the new division of New Kituwah Academy in January. The school has been operating since 2004 but up until now only taken students from early childhood through fifth grade. Continuing studies: A Native American language school for grades 6-12 will open in North Carolina in a bid to keep Cherokee culture alive - the New Kituwah Academy has only been open to young students up until now . From their earliest years, children learn only in Cherokee at the facility. Only in the higher grades is English introduced, mostly as a bow to parents concerned about what happens after their children leave the school. Cherokee had no writing system until the early 1800s, when the renowned silversmith Sequoyah wrote a syllabary to put its sounds on paper. While English has one symbol for every letter, Cherokee has one symbol for each of its 80-plus syllables. Unlike many other languages, which focus on nouns and adjectives, Cherokee focuses on verbs. One verb can reveal how many people are talking, what they're doing and how near they are. The near demise of the language came largely thanks to the U.S. government. Written words: This chart shows the Cherokee alphabet - there are now fewer than 300 native Cherokee speakers remaining in North Carolina . Learning process: Cherokee tribe member Haley Smith, 11, works on an English assignment at New Kituwah Academy in Cherokee . Most Cherokee were forced to make a brutal march from the Southeast to Oklahoma in the 1830s. A few stayed behind, keeping a desperate grip on their way of life. Then, beginning in the late 1800s, officials set up boarding schools to eradicate the American Indian languages. Teachers punished students for speaking their native tongues. Without New Kituwah or something like it, 'the Cherokee language will for sure die,' said Walt Wolfram, director of the North Carolina Language and Life Project at N.C. State University. 'Lots of people remain skeptical about whether languages can be revived. But the [other] option is certain death. In that sense, Kituwah Academy is the only antidote for what will be inevitable.' New Kituwah is one part of the Eastern Band's effort to preserve the language, said Annette Clapsaddle, director of the Cherokee Preservation Foundation, which has given almost $2 million to the school. Heritage: In this February 10, 2015 photo, a statue of Sequoya, creator of the Cherokee alphabet, stands in front of the New Kituwah Academy in Cherokee, North Carolina . Other initiatives include Cherokee language programs at public schools and a Cherokee studies program at Western Carolina University, she said. Throughout the U.S., Native American tribes in recent years have launched efforts to preserve their languages. The Cherokee nation in Oklahoma opened the Cherokee Immersion Charter School in 2002, said Julie Hubbard, a

Summary: The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools accredited the new division of New Kituwah Academy in January . The school has been operating since 2004 but up until now has only taken students from early childhood through fifth grade . Without New Kituwah, 'the Cherokee language will for sure die,' said Walt Wolfram, director of the North Carolina Language and Life Project .


Kaitlin Taylor went to the Syracuse University health center in hopes of getting treated for flu symptoms but instead was sent to a psychiatric ward . A New Jersey student with a bad cold was locked in a hospital psych ward for six days after going to her university's heath center for a medication to treat flu-like symptoms, she alleges in a lawsuit. Kaitlin Taylor, of Union County, New Jersey, went to the campus health center at Syracuse - a school she's since left - when she was a sophomore in September 2013 complaining of flu-like symptoms. But the six-day stay in the nearby St Joseph's Hospital was not what she was expecting when she told the center's staff that she was suffering from a fever, cough, phlegm and chest congestion. While waiting for care, Taylor said she told a counselor that she wanted to change her arts major and take a leave of absence from the school but missed the semester's deadline because her computer was stolen. When she was told no one could write her a prescription at the center, she was driven to St Joseph's and dropped in front the the emergency room, according to the New York Post. While waiting in the ER, Taylor said she felt as though she was getting sicker. 'I was getting stressed by the circumstances and the surroundings,' she told the Post. 'I thought I'd only be there for an hour or two.' She was then taken to a psychiatrist's office, where she spent 15 minutes explaining that she was sick, had not been sleeping well, was struggling in her classes and feared she might lose her scholarship. Taylor was then told that she would have to stay overnight and was sent to an 'observation room' with four other patients. The psychiatrist's notes said that Taylor was in for 'involuntary treatment,' for 'insomnia, pressured speech, disorganized, declining grades'. The patients in the room were separated by low walls while staff watched over them, Taylor said. She still didn't receive medication or treatment. She wanted to call her mom, but her cellphone had died and she said the hospital wouldn't recharge it. Taylor was sent to St Joseph's Hospital (pictured) where she was put into 'involuntary treatment' and observed for six days after she had only gone to the health center for medication for her flu-like symptoms . Taylor is now suing Syracuse University, a university employee and St Joseph's Hospital for misdiagnosing and improperly treating her. Her hospital horror started at her university's health center (pictured), where she went to get medication . 'They hadn't done anything for me or my cold. They didn't take my blood pressure or even my temperature,' she told the Post. A nurse told her that if she cooperated and took the medication they gave her, she would be out in a shorter time period. She said she was given Risperdal, which is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, and Klonopin, used to treat panic disorder. Taylor told the post that they had to line up and

Summary: Kaitlin Taylor went to the Syracuse University health center as a sophomore in September 2013 . She had flu-like symptoms, including a fever, cough, phlegm and congestion . While waiting for medication, she told a counselor that she wanted to change her major and take a leave of absence from school . She was sent to St Joseph's Hospital's emergency room with no medication . After speaking to a psychiatrist and not being treated she was sent to an 'observation room' for six days and given antipsychotic medications . Taylor is now suing university and hospital for improper treatment . University attorney claims school 'denies that it acted inappropriately'


A freshman basketball player with rare brain cancer who made it through full season despite being given only a few months to live is now having problems swallowing as her condition worsens. During her senior year of high school, Lauren Hill was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a rare form of brain cancer with a survival rate of less than 10 per cent. But she still made it through a full season at the Cincinnati university while raising more than $1.3 million for research into the type of brain tumor she has. Scroll down for video . Made It: Lauren Hill, 19 (pictured), made it through a full season with the Mount St. Joseph's women's basketball team while raising more than $1.3 million for research into the type of brain tumor that will likely end her life . Her mother Lisa updates her followers on her Facebook page about her daughter's progress and said this week that Lauren was having trouble swallowing, although her humor and bravery are shining through. She posted: 'Lauren sleeps about 12 hours a day and still does not like to take naps. 'Her appetite is not as big as it use to be. She has been having increased issues with swallowing. We had to add some thickener to her water to make it easier to swallow. Food we cut down into bite sizes these days to prevent chocking.' Diagnosed: During her senior year of high school, Hill (left and right) was diagnosed with DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a rare form of brain cancer with a survival rate of less than 10 percent . She said her daughter's pain medication has been increased to help her deal with headaches and aches across her body. She added: 'She still has a sense of humor even if her legs give out and she falls. My favorite quote of the week.... "I didn't fall, I gracefully assaulted the floor." Got to love her.' Despite the diagnosis, Hill decided to attend college and play for the Division III school. In September 2014, Hill's doctor told her she would not live past December, FOX reports. But Hill drastically defied expectations. She played four basketball games with her team early in the season, making five layups. As her condition worsened, she became an honorary coach, attending games when possible. She tires easily now and needs to use a wheelchair often. The NCAA granted permission to move up the school's opening game because of her worsening condition, and she made a layup for the first basket in a game at Xavier University's 10,000-seat arena. The Team: The Mount St. Joseph's women's basketball team (pictured) held its postseason banquet in a hospital room with Hill . The team had planned to have its annual end-of-the-season banquet on Feb. 22 — a date that matches Hill's uniform number — but the final game got pushed back because of the weather. Hill was getting treated at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. So the team decided to take the banquet to the hospital, using a meeting room. Instead

Summary: Lauren Jill has DIPG (Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma), a rare form of brain cancer with a survival rate of less than 10 per cent . Still made it through a full season at the Cincinnati university while raising more than $1.3 million for research into the type of brain tumor she has . She is now seeing her condition worsen as she has problems swallowing .


Labour grandee Peter Mandelson today insisted broadcasters could not empty chair David Cameron if he refused to take part in TV debates. The former cabinet minister said the BBC, ITV, Sky and Channel Four were not entitled to ‘impose what they want on the political parties’ and the Prime Minister was within his rights to ignore them. The former BBC chair Michael Grade accused the broadcasters of using 'bullying' tactics to force the Prime Minister into the debates and said they were in danger of breaching strict rules on impartiality. Labour grandee Peter Mandelson today insisted broadcasters could not empty chair David Cameron if he refused to take part in TV debates . Lord Mandelson, speaking at a business conference organised by the trade magazine Retail Week, suggested that the broadcasters were acting as if they had more power than they did. But he said Labour leader Ed Miliband was also perfectly entitled to score political points over Mr Cameron’s refusal to take part in the debates. The Labour peer asked if he would advise Mr Cameron not to show up for the TV debates. He said: ‘I wouldn’t tell him to do that. I would say that there’s an expectation that you will debate properly with others. Voters feel they are entitled to have that sort of debate and comparison directly in front of them.' However, Lord Mandelson added: ‘I think David Cameron is entitled not to do that debate in the particular way that the broadcasters have described and the Labour Party is entitled to make him look and appear completely frit and chicken and force him to take a hit for not doing the debates. ‘What I don’t think is that the broadcasters are entitled to impose what they want on the political parties and empty chair party leaders. ‘I don’t think the broadcasters have that entitlement. They are at the end of the day broadcasters – they are not the House of Commons. Who elected them?’ Tory peer Michael Grade accused the broadcasters of using 'bullying' tactics to force the Prime Minister into the debates and said they were in danger of breaching strict rules on impartiality . The Labour peer's remarks come after Lord Grade, who served as chairman of the BBC board of governors between 2004 and 2006, defended Mr Cameron for refusing to take part in any debates during the election campaign. Mr Cameron has agreed to take part in one debate with six other party leaders – but has insisted it takes place before the official start of the election campaign on March 30. The broadcasters however have insisted the debates must take place in April – just weeks before the election – and insisted they would go ahead with or without Mr Cameron. But the threat to empty chair the Prime Minister in the proposed head-to-head against Mr Miliband on 30 April – a week before polling day – was attacked by Lord Grade. The Tory peer told Radio 4's Today programme it was right that the broadcasters should organise debates – but

Summary: Labour peer said Cameron was entitled not to show up to debates . He said the broadcasters could not 'empty chair' the PM if he did not . But the ex Cabinet minister said Labour could score political points over it . Comes after former BBC chief Michael Grade slams TV 'bullying' tactics . The Tory peer said broadcasters could be in breach of impartiality rules . Mr Cameron has refused to take part in any TV debate after March .


These are the fleeting moments in which a man makes a breath-taking escape through a tiny gap in his prison cell bars. Filmed from inside a South African jail cell the 33 second clip shows the slender man posing briefly inside before hauling himself between the minuscule gap in a furious bid for freedom. Local website thesouthafrican.com claims the cell is a standard police holding cell.The escapee achieves the feat with speed and confidence. Posing confidently: An audience gathers as the man prepares himself to slip through the jail cell's bars . The first 20 Seconds: It takes the escapee little time to get his head and shoulders through the minuscule gap . Falling to freedom: The man finally pulls his hips through the gap and flies out the other side head-first . Using the lower bars to hoist himself up the escape artist gets his head and shoulders, after a little effort, through the bars in less than 20 seconds. Onlookers on the other side of the cell stare at the man, making no attempt to either help him or stop the escape. In the final-touch and go moment of the effort the man pulls his hips through the gap despite wearing what appears to be a bulky belt. He strains to get the whole of his frame through the bars before popping out the other side and tumbling onto the ground below, head first. The video has appeared online entitled 'How to escape a from a holding cell in South Africa'. Correctional authorities in the country may have to rethink their jail cells now that the information is out.

Summary: Skinny Houdini makes incredible escape from South African jail cell . The escape artist wriggles his way to freedom in just 30 seconds . A crowd gathers outside to watch the slim escapee perform the feat . Man pulls his slight frame through tiny gap in the bars before tumbling out .


Alexandra Carter, who is blind, feels passport officials discriminated against her because her eyes weren't focused in her application picture after they rejected it because of her non neutral expression . A blind woman claims she was refused a passport because her eyes were out of focus in her picture. Alexandra Carter, of Wigan in Lancashire, said she feels discriminated against after Passport Officials rejected her application because they said she did not have a 'neutral expression.' The 25-year-old said she feels her application was refused because her eyes were not focused in the picture due to a condition she has had since birth which makes her unable to move them herself. However officials have disputed her claims, and said the application was rejected because of her expression. Miss Carter has had to provide letters from her doctor proving her eyesight problems in order to have her application accepted. 'I feel disgusted,' said Miss Carter. 'I am a registered blind girl who was refused a passport because my eyes were not correct. 'I have nystagmus from birth which controls the movement of my eyes. It is impossible for me to take a picture where my eyes are focused. 'Within the application there was no box to tick about my disability. 'I rang up to see if I needed to do anything to prove my disability and was told no. I even went to the Post Office to explain my situation and I was told that as long as the photo met the other requirements specified it should be fine.' Nystagmus is an involuntary eye movement condition, which can cause reduced or limited vision. It occurs in infancy or in later life. But officials at the Passport Office in Liverpool in Merseyside rejected her initial application because of Miss Carter's expression in the photograph she provided. She has spent around £25 trying to get the photo right and had feared she was not going to be able to go on holiday with a friend to Santa Ponsa in Majorca - her first overseas holiday in 10 years. Miss Carter, 25, was born with nystagmus - a condition which means she can't focus her eyes independently . 'I have now had to write a letter explaining my disability as well as proof from my doctor and see if they will grant me a passport. I have taken new photos, but they are not much better - my eyes are beyond my control,' added Miss Carter. 'This matter is disgusting and discrimination against people who have eyesight problems. I should not have to explain a disability from birth to anyone. 'I live independently and don't need any help from anyone. I use a symbol cane to get around. 'It is something beyond my control and I just hoped they would be more understanding. I found I was treated with a lack of manners.' Miss Carter said she was concerned she would lose the £400 she had already spent on the much anticipated holiday with her childhood friend. Miss Carter was concerned she would not be

Summary: Alexandra Carter, 25, who is registered blind, applied for a passport . She has nystagmus leaving her unable to control movement of her eyes . Application was rejected because officials said expression wasn't 'neutral' Miss Carter said she believes it was because her eyes were out of focus . Feels she was rejected by passport officials because of her disability . She is registered blind and had to provide evidence proving she was blind .


This star is fading, just that little bit too soon. After Steven Gerrard announced in January his decision to leave Liverpool for LA Galaxy in the summer, many were anticipating one last hurrah in a red shirt, given so many had come before. ‘I want to make sure that I have no regrets when my playing career is eventually over,’ he said back then, less than three months ago. Eighty days, in fact. Plunging his studs into Ander Herrera’s ankle in a vital match against bitter rivals Manchester United, one of the most tantalising games on the fixture list, was surely not what he had in mind. Especially as defeat has left them five points adrift of United in fourth. Steven Gerrard is shown a straight red card against Manchester United after being on the pitch for 38seconds . Gerrard makes the long walk back to the dressing room after being sent off against Manchester United . When a 19-year-old Gerrard picked up the ball 40 yards from goal, waltzed past two Sheffield Wednesday players before finding the bottom left corner with a right-footed drive for his first ever Liverpool strike, his team-mates mobbed him. The boy who had joined the club aged eight had become a man. A star was born. That strike had provided a two-goal cushion when a makeshift Liverpool side - hit by injuries - was struggling against bottom-of-the-table Wednesday in 1999. A bright, twinkling career was beckoning; one in which his passion, guile and leadership would shine fiercely throughout. He would lead the team by example many, many more times. To not even be considered as a regular starter, to reduce his own swan-song by three games due to a moment of madness, is not how he would have imagined it ending 16 years later. Steven Gerrard celebrates at the end of the game after scoring against Sheffield Wednesday in 1999 . Or that he was not at the heart of their 13-game unbeaten run in the Premier League which was driving the team towards a Champions League spot. That he would start just five of those and then be so largely to blame for their capitulation in the 14th. The infamous slip last season against Chelsea, which many credit for ending Liverpool’s title chances, could have been buried beneath all the trophies and silverware. But too many crucial mistakes and they begin to stand out more prominently. It is not the first time Gerrard has been sent off against Manchester United - he saw red in 2011 . Gerrard has been sent off six times in his Liverpool career - seen here against Leeds, Everton and Chelsea . This is not the goodbye he would’ve wanted, or the one he deserves after being the catalyst of a team hanging to the coattails of the league’s best for over a decade to a Champions League, two FA Cups, three League Cups and the UEFA Cup. His greatness will never be forgotten, but neither will these high-profile errors at the end if they keep occurring. Gerrard has picked

Summary: Steven Gerrard was sent off against Man United after just 38 seconds . It was the sixth time in Gerrard's career that he was sent off . Gerrard will leave Liverpool at the end of the season and join LA Galaxy . READ: Gerrard red card was so quick it failed to register on Anfield clock . Graham Poll: Martin Atkinson was right to send off Gerrard . READ: The most shocking moments in Premier League history (50-41)


A three-month-old girl who allegedly suffered head injuries at the hands of her babysitter - just a day after her mother returned to work - has passed away. Everly Dickard, from Boiling Springs, South Carolina, died in hospital on Monday - more than a week after she stopped breathing while in the care of her babysitter, Katie Harris, on March 20. Harris, 32, had been looking after Everly just a day after the child's mother, April, returned to work following her pregnancy, according to a gofundme page set up for the family. Everly's father, Matthew Dickard, had also started a new job that day. Arrested: Katie Harris, left, has been arrested after three-month-old Everly Dickard, right, allegedly suffered fatal head injuries while in her care on March 20. Everly passed away in hospital on Monday . 'Everything was on the right track for this family until the phone rang Friday morning,' the page reads. 'Everly had stopped breathing at the sitter's house and was being rushed to the hospital.' She had suffered injuries including a build up of blood clots beneath her skull and hemorrhages inside her eyes, and medical staff told authorities the injuries were non-accidental, WSPA reported. After Everly was admitted to hospital, staff called police and the Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into possible abuse. During the investigation, officials say Harris admitted that she had originally lied about how Everly was injured and said she had actually fallen from a baby swing, WYFF4 reported. Following inconsistent statements, Harris agreed to take a polygraph test, which she failed. Harris was charged with abuse inflicting great bodily injury upon a child on March 23. Once the baby's autopsy has been completed on Tuesday, the charges could be upgraded. Loved: The baby's parents, April and Matt Dickard, pictured, have been married for six years and had long hoped for a family. Relatives called Everly, pictured, the couple's 'most beautiful miracle' Heartbreaking: The little girl was rushed to the ICU with 'non-accidental' head injuries on March 20 . Her lawyer, Robert Ianaurio, said she maintains her innocence. The family's gofundme page, which has raised $28,000, calls Everly 'the most beautiful miracle' for the couple, who have been married for six years and had long hoped to have a family. 'Her parents have adored and loved this precious baby from the second they met her,' it said. 'They have covered her with kisses and done everything right to love and protect her.' The page, which has not been updated since the news of the baby's passing, called it 'the hardest time in their lives' and asked for prayers for the family.

Summary: Everly Dickard died in hospital on Monday, more than a week after she stopped breathing while in the care of her babysitter, Katie Harris . Harris, 32, was looking after the baby a day after her mother returned to work following her pregnancy and the day her father started a new job . Medical staff said the baby suffered 'non accidental' head injuries . Harris was arrested for great bodily harm after she gave inconsistent statements to police and the charges may now be upgraded . Everly was her parents' only child and was their 'miracle', family said .


CBS correspondent Lara Logan, who was brutally sexually assaulted while reporting in Egypt in 2011, has reportedly checked into a DC hospital for at least the fourth time this year. A close family friend of Logan's, financial pundit Ed Butowsky,confirmed to Breitbart that the 43-year-old had been hospitalized and revealed the extent of the journalism heavy hitter's suffering since the attack in Cairo's Tahrir Square. 'In spite of everything she’s had to face in the last two years, people have no idea the physical suffering she has been enduring due to the brutal sexual assault she encountered,' Mr Butowsky said. Scroll down for video . CBS News correspondent Lara Logan pictured shortly before she was sexually assaulted in Tahrir Square while she was reporting on the Egyptian protests in February 2011. She was admitted to hospital this week for the fourth time this year amid ongoing complications from the attack . Mr Butowsky told Breitbart that Logan had been in and out of the hospital since the attack, which occurred while Logan was reporting on the Arab Spring. On February 11, 2011, Logan was the victim of a 'sustained and brutal' sexual assault as she reported from Cairo on the resignation of President Mubarak. She was surrounded by a mob of 200 - 300 men after being dragged away from her TV crew in Tahrir Square, seconds after Egyptian colleagues heard men talking about wanting to take her pants off. The group tore her clothes from her body, groped and beat her, she later told The New York Times. 'For an extended period of time, they raped me with their hands,' the reporter said and she was subjected to 'aggressive pinching'. She was rescued by a group of women and up to 20 Egyptian soldiers. Logan has since returned to the Middle East. On Sunday, 60 Minutes aired her report on the persecution of Iraqi Christians by ISIS. 'She did the story while ISIS was just four to six miles from where she was reporting,' Butowsky said. 'She did the story over the last four to six months on location in the face of ISIS all while suffering from the brutal sexual assault she suffered at the hands of evil forces at play during the Arab Spring.' CBS told Breitbart in an email: 'We were sorry to hear this morning that Lara was readmitted to the hospital. We wish her a speedy recovery.' 'In spite of everything she’s had to face in the last two years, people have no idea the physical suffering she has been enduring due to the brutal sexual assault she encountered,' Logan's family friend Ed Butowsky (pictured left) said . A handful of weeks ago, CBS released a similar statement after Logan was admitted to hospital in late February, as she suffered internal bleeding reportedly from diverticulitis--a potentially stress-related intestinal condition. The foreign affairs correspondent has digestive diverticulitis, reported Page Six. The condition could have been aggravated by stress. She was expected to remain in the hospital for several days to recover. She had since been released at

Summary: The reporter, 43, has been admitted to hospital for the fourth time this year relating to the sexual assault she suffered in 2011, a close friend said . Logan was previously diagnosed with digestive disease diverticulitis, possibly aggravated by stress, and hospitalized in February . Last year, the married mother-of-two was quarantined in South Africa after reporting from the Ebola hot zone in Liberia .


Accused: Jordan McKay Nelson, 23, has been accused of locking the four children in dog cages . A step-mum has been accused of locking her four young children in a dog cage in a dark basement as punishment, it has been reported. Jordan McKay Nelson, 23, also allegedly forced the youngsters to eat dog food, which caused one six-year-old boy to vomit violently. The children, aged between five to nine years old, were held under 'terrorising conditions', according to court documents in North Dakota, USA. Nelson is also accused of turning out the lights when the children were locked into the cages as a form of punishment. During a police interview, one nine-year-old boy drew a picture of himself in the kennel with the words 'Help me'. A police affidavit says Nelson is in a relationship with the children's biological mother. The complaint read: 'The previously stated actions are also enough to cause permanent mental injury to the juveniles.' Nelson has been charged with four counts of abuse, neglect of a child and felonious restraint. A preliminary hearing has been set for April 13. Her lawyer has not yet returned phone calls seeking comment on his client. She was released on bond and ordered to stay away from the children, who live in the city of Grafton in North Dakota.

Summary: Jordan McKay Nelson, 23, punished children by keeping them caged . Forced one boy to gorge on dog food until he was violently ill . Court documents say children were held under 'terrorising conditions'


Militants have killed five people in a gun attack on a restaurant in Mali's capital, including a French citizen and a Belgian security officer with the EU delegation in the country, authorities say. Mali's desert north, where French forces wrested control of territory from separatist rebels and al Qaeda-linked fighters, is plagued by frequent political violence - but this is the first militant attack for years in Bamako, in the south. Three Malians were also killed in the violence, which began about 1am, in and around La Terrasse restaurant, which is popular with expatriates. Police carry out their investigations at the scene of the militant attack in Mali's capital . Soldiers gesture in front of the La Terrasse restaurant where five people were killed . Blood stains on the floor of the restaurant show where the group were killed . A group of soldiers controlling the crime scene perimeter carry gear into the zone . An armed soldier stands guard after French and Belgium nationals were killed in the attack . It also left nine people injured and authorities said two people have been arrested. Senior police officer Falaye Kanta said: 'There were two individuals who were armed and hooded. 'One burst into the La Terrasse restaurant and opened fire on people. Then he got into a vehicle in which the other was waiting. 'As they fled down a neighbouring street, they shot a Belgian man who was in front of his house. 'He's dead. Not far away they came across a police vehicle and threw a grenade, killing the driver.' Those killed included a girl who died in hospital, Kanta said. Witnesses said police secured the street where the restaurant shooting took place because of unexploded grenades. Two international experts with the United Nations Mine Action Service were among the wounded, according to initial reports, said Mongi Hamdi, U.N. special envoy for the peacekeeping mission to Mali (MINUSMA). French forces took control of northern Mali two years ago but insurgents continue to mount attacks. France has more than 3,000 soldiers in West Africa as part of a counter-insurgency force against al Qaeda-linked militants. Mali's government signed a preliminary peace proposal on Sunday meant to end fighting with northern separatists, but the Tuareg-led rebels demanded more time before agreeing to any accord. Police said they arrested two men who they believe carried out the attack . Those killed included a girl who died in hospital, police said . Two international experts with the United Nations Mine Action Service were among the wounded . France and Belgium condemned the attack at La Terrasse restaurant and bar in Bamako and their foreign ministers confirmed the deaths of their nationals. European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini said one of the victims of the Bamako attack was a Belgian security officer with the EU delegation in the capital. 'This terrorist act strengthens even more our resolve to help fight terrorism throughout the region,' she said. Belgian Foreign Minister Didier Reynders denounced a 'cowardly act of terror' and France's Laurent Fabius said 'everything must be done

Summary: Militants have killed five people in a gun attack at a restaurant in Mali . It is the first militant attack in the volatile country's south for years . Malians were killed in the attack, along with French and Belgium nationals .


Supermarket chain Asda has apologised to an expecting mother who it slapped with a parking ticket for ‘wrongly’ using a parent and child bay while nine months pregnant. Asma Mohiuddin was hit with the £70 ticket just nine days before she was due. She parked in the mother and toddler bay close to the doors of a busy supermarket, because she was struggling to walk. Asma, 33, and husband Nadeem Mohiuddin were horrified when they returned to their car to find the ticket at the Beckton branch in East London. Asma Mohiuddin, 33, and husband Nadeem Mohiuddin were horrified to find the ticket at the Asda in East London. She parked in the mother and toddler bay, close to the entrance because she was struggling to walk . The pair tried to appeal the decision, but they were turned down and almost forced to stump up the cash before a last-minute reprieve from Asda cancelled the ticket. The pair, from Manor Park, east London, welcomed their third child Aiza into the world just 14 days after the February 23 incident. Angry Nadeem, a local authority community warden, said: “I was unaware that a woman who is nine months pregnant could be deemed not to be accompanied by a child. “Considering it’s a free car park, this is crazy - we were quite clearly within our rights to use that space. “This is a moral outrage and an infringement of my wife’s human rights.” The pair tried to appeal the decision, but they were turned down and almost forced to stump up the cash before a last-minute reprieve from Asda cancelled the ticket. Stay-at-home mum Asma said: “It’s mind-boggling that we would get this ticket. An Asda Spokesman apologised to Mr and Mrs Mohiuddin for any inconvenience caused saying the supermarket hoped to speak to them very soon to resolve this matter . “I was quite clearly carrying a child with me - whether she was under my arm or in my womb, it’s not up to Asda to make an arbitrary distinction.” The pair have two older children, seven-year-old Alayna and three-year-old Haiqa. He added: “It has always been a moral courtesy and tradition in our nation to make exceptions for expectant mothers. “On public transport designated seats are provided for the disabled, expectant mothers, and parents with children - there was never a distinction between the three. “Supermarkets and retail parks are using technicalities to target expectant mothers who are just shopping - it’s expensive enough getting ready to bring a child into the world without first getting stung with unnecessary and petty charges. “I strongly believe this is a national disgrace.” An Asda Spokesman said: “We would like to apologise to Mr and Mrs Mohiuddin for any inconvenience caused and we hope to speak to them very soon to resolve this matter." Mr. Mohiuddin said it had always been a moral courtesy and tradition in Britain to make exceptions for expectant mothers .

Summary: Pregnant Asma Mohiuddin, 33, from east London, slapped with £70 fine . Her baby was due in nine days when she was handed the parking ticket . She parked in the mother and toddler bay as she was struggling to walk . Asda has apologised for the inconvenience and scrapped the charge .


Banks including Lloyds and RBS have come under fire for their treatment of small businesses . Banks including RBS and Lloyds have again come under fire over their treatment of small businesses. It has emerged many put firms into high-interest fixed-rate loans then charged them huge fees to switch when interest rates plummeted. MPs are stepping up pressure on high street lenders, urging them to review their sales of the loans, which have trapped thousands of businesses in poor deals. Members of the Treasury Committee are said to be 'furious' the City watchdog failed to protect these small firms. Banks have already paid £1.8billion in compensation for mis-sold 'interest rate swaps', meant to protect firms if interest rates rose. When rates fell to record lows many companies were hit with huge 'breakage' penalties if they wanted to switch deals. More than 14,000 small businesses received compensation. But fixed-rate loans and tailored business loans – the centre of the latest row – are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, meaning customers mis-sold them are not eligible for compensation. The FCA says such loans can also saddle businesses with huge switching fees. Some have an interest rate swap buried in the contract, but even the more basic loans can come with huge unpredictable break penalties. According to the Treasury Committee, fixed-rate loans and tailored business loans can be just as dangerous as interest rate swaps. It has emerged 60,000 firms were sold these loans – about half by Lloyds, around 11,000 from RBS, and 11,272 by Clydesdale Bank. In a damning report earlier this month into the treatment of small firms by banks, the Treasury Committee said it had received evidence Clydesdale Bank mis-sold tailored business loans. It said the lender engineered the products so the interest rate swap was buried in the loan – meaning it fell outside the FCA's remit. Firms were hit with penalties of up to 40 per cent of the value of the loan if they wanted to terminate their contract. Last night Mark Garnier, a Conservative member of the Treasury Committee, said: 'We are furious with the regulator for not picking this up. The FCA is walking away from its moral responsibility, if not its legal duty, to protect consumers.' He added: 'Banks need to demonstrate they have changed – and voluntarily resolving this issue would help to resolve that.' RBS said it is trawling through its sales of fixed-rate loans. Lloyds said its fixed-rate loans were 'fundamentally different' to the tailored business loans sold by Clydesdale Bank, with lower break costs.

Summary: Banks including Lloyds and RBS under fire for treatment of businesses . Many found to be putting small firms into high-interest fixed-rate loans . They charged them huge fees to switch when interest rates plummeted .


Iraq's government is investigating reports that the ancient archaeological site of Khorsabad in northern Iraq has become the latest to be attacked by Islamic State. Adel Shirshab, the country's tourism and antiquities minister, said there are concerns the militants had removed artefacts and blown up the site, located nine miles north-east of Mosul. Saeed Mamuzini, a Kurdish official from Mosul, said militants had already begun demolishing the Khorsabad site on Sunday, citing multiple witnesses. On Friday, the group razed 3,000-year-old Nimrud and on Saturday, they bulldozed 2,000-year old Hatra - both Unesco world heritage sites. Scroll down for video . The foundations of an ancient palace in the Assyrian city of Khorsabad which has reportedly been looted and destroyed by Islamic State militants near the Iraqi city of Mosul . The sculptured stone slabs that once lined the palace walls at Khorsabad are now displayed in museums around the world including these Assyrian winged bulls now housed in the British Museum in London . Other statues of winged bulls from Khorsabad can be found in the Louvre museum in Paris . UN secretary general Ban Ki Moon has called the destruction a 'war crime'. A statement by his spokesman on Sunday night said Mr Ban was 'outraged by the continuing destruction of cultural heritage in Iraq' by ISIS. Khorsabad was constructed as a new capital of Assyria by King Sargon II shortly after he came to power in 721BC and abandoned after his death in 705BC. It features a city wall with a stone foundation and seven gates. Since it was a single-era capital, few objects linked to Sargon II himself were found. However, the site is renowned for shedding light on Assyrian art and architecture. The sculptured stone slabs that once lined the palace walls are now displayed in museums in Baghdad, Paris, London and Chicago. ISIS currently controls about a third of Iraq and Syria. Officials in the northern city of Mosul confirmed militants with the terror group have begun destroying the archaeological site of Hatra in northern Iraq. A file photo shows the temple to the Shamash sun god in Hatra . Iraq's minister of tourism and antiquities said the government was also investigating reports that the ancient archaeological site of Hatra in north west Iraq is being demolished by militants from the Islamic State group . The Sunni extremist group has been campaigning to purge ancient relics they say promote idolatry that violates their fundamentalist interpretation of Islamic law. Yesterday, officials officials reported the jihadists have begun destroying the archaeological site of Hatra in northern Iraq. It comes after fanatics went on a rampage in the Assyrian city of Nimrud in northern Iraq, destroying the 3,000 year-old winged statues placed at the gates of the Palace of Ashurnasirpal. A video released last week also showed them smashing artefacts in the Mosul museum. In January, the group also burned hundreds of books from the Mosul library and Mosul University, including many rare manuscripts. At a press conference earlier yesterday, Mr Shirshab said they have called for an extraordinary session

Summary: Witnesses say militants began demolishing ancient ruins at the weekend . Khorsabad was constructed as a new capital of Assyria by King Sargon II . Comes after group razed 3,000-year-old Nimrud and 2,000-year old Hatra .


A blood test that screens couples for thousands of genetic flaws which they could pass on to a baby is to go on sale. Couples will be told if the combination of their genes puts them at risk of having a child with an incurable disease. The compatibility test can flag up more than 600 conditions, including some that kill within the first years of life. If couples are told they are at risk of having a child whose life would be blighted by ill-health, they can decide whether to adopt, have IVF treatment or go ahead and get pregnant naturally. New test: Couples will be told if the combination of their genes puts them at risk of having a child with an incurable disease . Spanish firm iGenomix, which developed the test, says pre-pregnancy genetic screening could soon become as commonplace as ultrasound scans. The company’s test is designed to give peace of mind, but at £1,800 per couple – £900 per person – it doesn’t come cheap. Plus, there are concerns people will become stigmatised simply because they are carrying the ‘wrong genes’. Critics also say it panders to those who believe the only acceptable child is a perfect one. The NHS does pre-pregnancy testing but focuses on people with a family history of just a few conditions. The new test, which will be available at Randox Health clinics in London and Northern Ireland from May, checks for thousands of faulty pieces of DNA. Conditions include cystic fibrosis, which is carried by one in 25 Britons, as well as rarer conditions that cause blindness, blood disorders and life-threatening hormonal problems. Conditions such as autism, Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes are not included. Spanish firm iGenomix, which developed the test, says pre-pregnancy genetic screening could soon become as commonplace as ultrasound scans . The test is aimed at people who are carriers of disease genes, meaning they will not have symptoms themselves and may even be unaware of the problem lurking in their DNA. Most people have several disease genes and a recent study by iGenomix found that 8 per cent of couples were ‘clinically incompatible’, meaning both had the same faulty DNA. Such couples would be told there was a one in four chance of their child being ill and counselled on their options. These include an IVF technique, in which only healthy embryos are implanted in the womb, the use of donor eggs or sperm or adoption. Some women may opt to get pregnant naturally and abort later. Dr Peter FitzGerald, managing director of Randox Health, said: ‘Our wide-ranging new screen will detect potential problems before pregnancy by obtaining information from both parents. With this test, we can alert prospective parents to the risk of serious genetic conditions.’ There is another pre-pregnancy test available privately but it checks for only 100 diseases. Philippa Taylor, of the Christian Medical Fellowship, said the limited and expensive options available to couples who ‘fail’ the test could push them toward getting pregnant naturally – and aborting if the baby is unhealthy. She added: ‘This

Summary: The test is aimed at people who are carriers of disease genes . Couples will find out risks of their child having an incurable conditions . Spanish firm iGenomix developed test and say it will become standard . But some fear people will be stigmatised simply for carrying ‘wrong genes’


It's the most famous carpet in the world, has more selfies than Kim Kardiashian can throw a stick at, and has captured the imaginations of millions of travellers. But although time has finally been called on Portland Airport's cult carpet, fans of the post-modern rug are still queuing up to say a fond farewell. Not only does the picture-perfect pile has its own Facebook page (with almost 13,000 likes), Instagram account, and numerous twitter pages filled with thousand of images of Jon Schleuning's iconic design, it has also inspired a range of Adidas trainers, poems, as well as countless mugs and T-shirts. Scroll down for video . At the last count. there were more than 42,000 foot selfies of the colourful carpet at PDX on Instagram . And last Friday, it was announced that a fragment of the carpet - which is in the process of being replaced - will have a staring role as the grand marshall in Portland's annual Starlight Parade in May. 'We get it, he is a carpet,' Starlight Parade chairman Jeff Deering told Katu.com. 'But most importantly, that carpet represents the hundreds and thousands of employees that work directly for and indirectly for the Portland International Airport. The airport brings in $9.6 billion of economic boon to our state.' 'It's Portland, we keep it weird,' he added. Fans of the carpet shared their delight on social media. Greg Koenig (@gak_pdx) wrote on twitter: 'Portland just made a chunk of carpet the grand marshall of a city parade. That’s why I live here!', while Selena Larson (@selenalarson) commented: 'I hope one day to love something or someone as much as Portland loves its airport.' Its striking geometric pattern, by architects SRG Partnership, was something of a departure from the standard oatmeal carpets in 1980's airports . It's difficult to say what's worse here; the carpet of the flip flops and socks combo . Unusually for a floor covering, the carpet has amassed loyal following since it was first laid in the late 1980s . At the last count, there were more than 42,000 foot selfies of the colourful carpet on Instagram alone using the hashtag #pdxcarpet. Its striking geometric pattern, by architects SRG Partnership, was something of a departure from the standard oatmeal carpets in 1980's airports, and was carefully designed to reflect the spirit of the northwest. 'Seeing the carpet means I'm home,' said one tweeter, Cindy Wilson (@mscynthialou), while Schleuning himself has said, 'people love coming back to Portland. The carpet represents home.' Unusually for a floor covering, the carpet has amassed loyal following since it was first laid in the late 1980s . The geometric design also corresponds to Portland's intersecting North-South runways, as seen from the airport's control tower. But if you haven't managed to capture your own foot selfie with the distinctive carpet yet, there's still time. Airport authorities expect the removal of 13 acres of carpet will take about a year. The carpet is treated to being walked on by some pretty new pumps here .

Summary: The carpet has its own Facebook page with almost 13,000 likes . Said to have inspired Adidas designs as well as mugs and T-shirts . Tourists upload 'feet selfies' to social networks in carpet's honour . But iconic flooring is set to be pulled up this year - so get your photo fast .


E-cigarettes, speciality beers and protein powder have been added to the typical basket of goods used to calculate inflation. Sweet potatoes also made it on to the list of commonly-bought products – while liver was re-introduced for the first time since 1999. The alterations reflect the changing shopping habits and lifestyles of the typical Briton, with 13 items added and eight removed by the Office for National Statistics this year. The Office for National Statistics revealed details of the items which will now be included in the 'basket of goods' to calculate inflation . The ONS yesterday revealed it had added e-cigarettes for the first time as the devices found popularity with smokers trying to quit. Rising demand for ‘craft’ beer made by micro-breweries has also led to the inclusion of the ales, while protein powder features on the list after the ONS found it was increasingly used by fitness fanatics. The food supplement is dissolved in drinks and is supposed to help the body recover after strenuous workouts. Statisticians added the ‘relatively new vegetable’ of sweet potato to reflect rising ‘interest’, and melons were added for the first time to widen the range of fruit being monitored. Chilled pizza has replaced the frozen version as shoppers increasingly ditch freezer food in favour of fresher alternatives. The data suggested that DIY habits are also changing, with coloured paints replacing white. Revealing a growing reliance on technology, phone chargers and covers and music streaming subscriptions such as Spotify were also added to the basket. Changes in the cost of craft beers and ales are included for the first time to reflect 'the increase in expenditure and shelf space devoted to speciality/real ales' Headphones, online gaming subscriptions and music streaming services like Spotify are also added to the basket . Changing fashions mean yoghurt drinks and sat-nav devices are no longer used to asses changes in the cost of living . Making their debut on the basket of 700 items were headphones – which can cost hundreds of pounds and have become a fashion accessory among teenagers – and online subscriptions for games console services. Although liver was re-introduced to represent ‘the market for offal’, officials said there had not been a particular rise in popularity of the food. Satnavs were axed as many cars now have built-in devices, while yoghurt drinks and lilies were also removed. Carnations, which are more commonly found in stores, survived the cull. The typical basket has radically changed since the figures were first collected in 1947. In the 1940s, it included an unskinned wild rabbit, a gallon of lamp oil and a table mangle for wringing out wet washing. Clothes included a ready-made three-piece suit, Oxford shoes, back-lacing corsets and seamless rayon hose. By the 1980s, these outmoded fashions had been replaced by tracksuits, trainers and jeans.

Summary: Office for National Statistics reveals our changing shopping habits . Changes in cost of a basket of goods used to calculate inflation . Craft beer, headphones, music streaming and online gaming are included . Sweet potatoes, protein powder and chilled pizzas also on the up . But sat-navs are out as we use map apps on smartphones to get around . Lillies, white emulsion paint and yogurt drinks are also removed .


A celebrated sea otter who survived a natural oil slick and was tracked by researchers for six years has been killed by a shark. The seven-year-old marine mammal named Olive was found dead by a beachgoer on March 22 near Sunset State Beach in California. Wildlife biologists retrieved a large, serrated tooth fragment from white shark in a wound on the mother-of-three's body, indicating the cause of death. Sad loss: Olive the otter was found dead by a beachgoer on March 22 near Sunset State Beach in California . Cause of death: Wildlife biologists retrieved a large, serrated tooth fragment (above) from white shark in a wound on the mother-of-three's body, indicating the cause of death . Outside of the fatal bite wounds, Olive was reported to be in good health. Olive made headlines in February 2009 when she was found covered in oil and near death on Sunset State Beach in Santa Cruz County. A rescue team from The Marine Mammal Center was dispatched to retrieve the oiled otter. Her 'thick and tarry' fur was cleaned with a combination of diluted dish soap and olive oil, hence her name. In early April 2009, when her weight was back to normal and vets had given her the all-clear, Olive was deemed ready for release. Flashback: Olive made headlines in February 2009 when she was found covered in oil and near death on Sunset State Beach in Santa Cruz County . In safe hands: Her 'thick and tarry' fur was cleaned with a combination of diluted dish soap and olive oil, hence her name . She was outfitted with a high frequency transmitter and colored flipper tags so she could be identified and monitored after her release. In July 2012 Olive was re-captured for a health examination. Her blood values and physical examination were consistent with other healthy, wild otters, and it was determined that she was pregnant - the first known pregnancy. Before her death, Olive was most recently seen in mid-February resting in kelp near Capitola. Olive had more than 5,000 Facebook followers, in an account set up by wildlife officials. 'Swimming' was listed as her sole personal interest. Back to the wild: In early April 2009, when her weight was back to normal and vets had given her the all-clear, Olive was deemed ready for release . Motherly love: Before her death, Olive was most recently seen in mid-February resting in kelp near Capitola - above, pictured with one of her pups at Seacliff State Beach on September 10, 2012 . Hundreds of followers expressed sadness after reading about her passing. A message left by administrators read: 'Although we are extremely saddened by the death of Olive, we are grateful for the opportunity we had to learn from and about her. 'Olive’s success in the wild after being oiled demonstrated the value of washing and rehabilitating oiled wildlife. 'She thrived in the wild and successfully gave birth to and weaned three healthy pups, making a great contribution to the southern sea otter population, which is listed as Threatened under the

Summary: Olive made headlines in February 2009 when she was found covered in oil and near death on Sunset State Beach in Santa Cruz County . Her 'thick and tarry' fur was cleaned with a combination of diluted dish soap and olive oil, hence her name . She went on to make a full recovery and was released back to the wild . However, a beachgoer found her body with fatal shark bite wounds on March 22 near Sunset State Beach in California .