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Cleveland Volcano in Alaska continues to be undergoing a low-level eruption following the Saturday's morning explosion, the Alaska Volcano Observatory and the United States Geological Survey said. Scientists said images captured by satellites and installed cameras were showing continuous low-level emissions of gas, mist and ash. A soft cloud of ash has extended eastward below 15,000 feet, and estimates have suggested that the clouds of ash could exceed even 20,000 feet above the sea level. Frenchtribune reports Scientists said in a statement, "Sudden explosions of blocks and ash are possible with little or no warning. Ash clouds, if produced, could exceed 20,000 feet above sea level." The level of aviation alert has already been raised to "Orange," from "yellow." A bigger ash emission could even threaten international flights. But, the Federal Aviation Administration has so far announced no flight restrictions. The eruption activity started with an exp

Five women died late Saturday when a limousine heading to a bridal shower burst into flames on the San Mateo Bridge, trapping the victims inside while the driver and four other women escaped. The woman for whom the bridal shower was being thrown was among those killed, her sister said Sunday. She had recently married and had planned to return to her native Philippines for another ceremony next month. The limo was going west on the bridge at about 10 p.m. when smoke began pouring out of the rear passenger area, the California Highway Patrol said Sunday. The driver managed to stop the car, and he and those in the front scrambled to safety. But the fire evidently spread so quickly that the rest of the occupants were unable to get out in time - the CHP said they died at the scene. Reports sfgate Emergency crews extinguished the blaze before it engulfed the entire vehicle, but the rear of the white, 1999 Lincoln Town Car was left a charred ruin. "We don't know what caused the accid

Anna Nicole Smith daughter has once again made a rare public appearance and attended the Kentucky Derby. Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead was accompanied by her father Larry Birkhead at the annual event in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday. In true derby fashion, Danielynn was spotted wearing a very elaborate outfit while posing for photographs. The six-year-old’s white gown looked similar to one worn by Anna Nicole Smith during her appearance at the Kentucky Derby in 2004. The late model’s daughter and her father were dressed like characters from the classic Disney film Mary Poppins. Inqistir Reports Dannielynn and her father took a moment to take some pictures at the Grey Goose lounge at Churchill Downs. Many in attendance who spotted the little girl thought she was the spitting image of her late mother. Although Larry’s daughter sported a gown with red trim and matching parasol and shoes, Birkhead was decked out in a multi-colored striped jacket and a straw hat. He also sported a

Kyle Busch nudged Kasey Kahne and sparked a massive pileup early in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, causing 16 cars to be damaged in the process. The wreck was similar to one in the Daytona 500 which also involved some of the same big names: Busch, Kahne, Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart. Others collected in the mess included Martin Truex Jr., Jamie McMurray, Marcos Ambrose, Jeff Burton, David Stremme, Kurt Busch, David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Scott Speed, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon. Most of the cars were able to continue, but Kahne and Harvick were among those who could not get back in the race. Democratandchronicle The wreck also caught Brian Vickers, who had just subbed for Denny Hamlin in Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 11 car. After much talk and buildup, Hamlin was cleared by doctors late Thursday to return. He drove 24 laps, then climbed out of a specially installed roof hatch when a caution came out for Trevor Bayne's blown engine. Vickers hopped into th

Miley tops Maxim Magazine Standing No.1 on Hot 100 list. Miley tops Maxim on their annual Hot 100 list, reported Us Weekly on May 4. The 20-year-old former Disney star tweeted her excitement about the news, "Didn't know this was coming out yet! I'm so happy to be #1 on Maxims HOT 100! #myfanskickass #dreamsdocometrue." Accompanying the tweet is a Twitpic of Miley Cyrus' Maxim photo. She lays seductively in a gold one-piece that matches her golden short locks. It is common to see long-haired beauties take over the top spots when it comes to the "most hot" or "most beautiful" lists. Miley, however, has gone from sporting long hair to sporting ultra-short hair, often with a masculine feel depending on what she's wearing. Will short hair become "the new black"? Examiner reports "I'm going to change, I'm going to be different, I'm going to do what I want to do," said Miley. "I chopped my hair and bought a pai

Talladega pileup, Kyle Busch nudged Kasey Kahne and sparked a massive pileup early in Sunday's Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway, causing 16 cars to be damaged in the process. The wreck was similar to one in the Daytona 500 which also involved some of the same big names: Busch, Kahne, Kevin Harvick and Tony Stewart. Others collected in the lap-43 mess included Martin Truex Jr., Jamie McMurray, Greg Biffle, Marcos Ambrose, Jeff Burton, David Stremme, Kurt Busch, David Reutimann, Casey Mears, Scott Speed, Clint Bowyer and Jeff Gordon.. Usatoday "I was trying to go to the outside of him, but he just moved up in front of me and I wasn't expecting it," Busch said. "I tried to go to the outside of him and before I could get to the outside of him, I got in the back of him. "I just hate that I caused a hell of a melee for everybody. I hate that." Most of the cars were able to continue, but Kahne, Busch and Harvick were among those who could not get bac

A fan grabbed Justin Bieber from behind while the pop star was on stage in Dubai tonight before he was hauled off by security ... this according to a local report. According to the National, an English-language newspaper in Abu Dhabi, Bieber was at the piano when the alleged attacker, described as "a youth in a white shirt and jeans," rushed the stage. Security quickly descended and grabbed the alleged attacker and removed him from the stage. Bieber's piano was knocked over in the ruckus and was eventually removed from the stage. The National says Bieber continued the show as if nothing happened. Tmz.com reported

Anna Nicole Smith's daughter looked absolutely adorable as she walked the red carpet with her dad Larry Birkhead at the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4 in Louisville. Dannielynn Birkhead dressed up as Mary Poppins while her dad played Bert for the event, which brought out celebrities like Miranda Lambert, Lauren Conrad and Stephen Amell. The 6-year-old is definitely following in the footsteps of her model mommy, showing off her best pose as she smiled for photographers. Dannielynn became the face of Guess Kids last year. via www.Huffingtonpost.com

Kim is very excited to have her first child, but she's also just as ready for the pregnancy to be over. HollywoodLife.com reported that after health scares and many fashion faux pas, the thirty-two-year-old will be relieved once she gives birth. A source told HollywoodLife.com that Kim has "had a miserable pregnancy." On March 7, she was rushed off of a plane to a hospital in Los Angeles after becoming very sick. Kim was sobbing at the doctor's office in her show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians, fearing a miscarriage. Luckily, it was only a scare and both mother and child are healthy. Her maternity fashion has been criticized by paparazzi and fans since her pregnant belly has started to show. The reality star must be ready to get her incredible body back and not appear on the cover of The New York Post with the headline, "What The Frock." Kim may be surprised by the hardships that come along with pregnancy after watching her sister Kourtney's past expe

A "Honey Boo Boo" wedding is in the works, reported Us Weekly on May 5. June "Mama" Shannon and Mike "Sugar Bear" Thompson will exchange vows in a "taped event" on Sunday in McIntyre, Ga. "No cell phones, cameras, or outside video taping" is the rule, and the attire is "full redneck." It seems fans of "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo" can expect a treat. Shannon was last in the news for a couple of reasons. She had lost 115 pounds, and there was a rumor she was going to be a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars," but that rumor proved to be untrue. June 'Mama' Shannon attends the 24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on March 16, 2013 in New York City. As much as some people make fun of the reality TV show "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo," it's the cast of the show who are having the last laugh, at least financially. For instance, Honey Boo Boo, whose real name is Alana, is worth $300,000 according to Ce

E! Online says hackers compromised its Twitter and text messaging accounts, sending out erroneous news alerts about Justin Bieber and Angelina Jolie. The Syrian Electronic Army claimed responsibility for Saturday's hack. E! Online said it was working with Twitter to correct the issue, and that an investigation into the attack was underway. The SEA has taken credit for a string of Web attacks on media targets it sees as sympathetic to Syria's rebels, including the BBC, Al-Jazeera English and the Guardian. The group claims to have hacked the Twitter feed of The Associated Press last month.

President Obama will travel to Austin next Thursday to deliver a speech FOX 7 has confirmed. According to officials at the Austin Chamber of Commerce, Obama's speech will be about the economy. The last time Air Force One landed in Austin was in July of 2012. President Obama held two campaign fundraisers. Next Thursday, he will return, this time for an official visit to talk about the economy. Drew Scheberle with the Chamber of Commerce explains why the city is an appealing stage. "The President has been focused since the beginning of his term on an innovation-based economy driven by education, better training better workforce. Austin is emblematic of many of those things," Scheberle said. Scheberle says Austin also has a 5.3 percent unemployment rate, one of the lowest in the country as well as the best job growth in the country out of the 50 largest metropolitan areas. "There's obviously people who will agree and disagree with him on things, but we'll always

Police are trying to determine the cause of the deadly blaze, which was not the result of a crash. A bride-to-be was among five women killed when a limousine burst into flames while traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco area. The five killed were pronounced dead at the scene of the fire late Saturday night on the westbound San Mateo-Hayward bridge in Foster City, the California Highway Patrol said. Their names have not been released pending identification and notification of family. Usatoday reports The bodies are so severely burned that authorities need dental records to confirm their identities, according to MercuryNews.com. Their names likely won't be released until Monday at the earliest. Four other women passengers were injured and taken to two medical centers to be treated for smoke inhalation and burns. The injured, all from California, are Mary Guardiano, 42, of Alameda; Nelia Arrellano, 36, of Oakland; Amalia Loyola, 48, of San Leandro; and Jasmine Desguia, 34

Speaking to the graduating class of Ohio State University in Columbus on Sunday, Obama called on the students to embrace the school’s motto, “education for citizenship,” and to press the government to act. He encouraged students to work to narrow the income gap between the middle class and the wealthy, to improve education for children and protect them from gun violence, and to better the environment, among other things. Most of all, the president told the new generation to persevere in the face of obstacles. “We remember Michael Jordan’s six championships. We don’t remember his nearly 15,000 missed shots,” he said. Latimes reported Obama pointed out that most of the graduating class was born as the Berlin Wall fell and grew up with the Internet and the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Of the school’s 10,000 graduating students, 130 have already served in the military and 50 will become commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines, he said. He said told the g

Miley Cyrus spoiled Maxim magazine's top 100 list reveal on Twitter. On May 4, Access Hollywood via Yahoo! TV reported that the former Disney princess hit up social media to brag that she took the top spot on Maxim's Hot 100 list. Miley tweeted, "Didn't know this was coming out yet! I'm so happy to be #1 on Maxims HOT 100!" With that Twitter announcement came an image of a very slinky and extremely sexy Cyrus who had donned a golden bathing suit that matched her hair and her many bracelets. The legs of the bathing suit were cut up to navel level and the photo included some hashtag remarks, including "myfanskicka**" and "dreamsdocometrue." The latter comment from the woman who may or may not still be engaged to actor Liam Hemsworth must have been thinking about her stint on the small screen, courtesy of Disney, when she played Hannah Montana. Meanwhile, Miley tops the Maxim Hot 100 in 2013 after Bar Refaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio's former

God gesture disqualified a team after a track meet, preventing them from moving on to the state championship. The incident happened to the Columbus, Texas track team, and this one definitely has people up in arms. The Inquisitr shared the details on May 4. The incident in question happened Friday when Derrick Hayes of the Mighty Cardinals track team from Columbus High School crossed the finish line. His team had just won the 4 x 100m relay in a decisive victory. Hayes then reportedly raised his hand and pointed to the sky. That gesture resulted in the team's disqualification. The issue in this instance is that there is a rule that there can be no celebratory gestures, including a raising of the arms, done within the competition area. My Fox Houston notes that the rule is in place to restrict taunting of opponents, and there is no rule against religious expression. The governing University Interscholastic League rules that the Columbus team had to be disqualified for “unsporting con

Justin Bieber recently snuggled up to his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez for a picture prompting speculation the pair were back together. So it may have come as a surprise to some fans on Saturday when they read online that Justin is in fact gay after a message was posted on E! Online's Twitter account. The tweet read: "Exclusive: Justin Bieber to E!Online: I'm a gay." The rather strangely written post was soon followed up by what seemed like a supportive message from Selena, which read: "Exclusive: Selena Gomez tells E! she will fully supporting Justin in his coming out." Well it's nice that Selena apparently would "fully supporting" Justin if he decided he fancied the males but worry not you female Bieber lovers - you may still be in with a chance with the star (if you get to know him by following him around the world on what seems to be an endless tour) as the E! Online Twitter account was hacked and the messages posted were untrue. The tweets w

Nonstop flow of people coming and going, the National September 11th Memorial and Museum has become one of New York's most popular attractions. "We all feel the loss as well as the family members," one man said. "So the donations that they are receiving, I'm sure, with the thousands and thousands of people visiting, I'm sure they should be making enough." But museum officials say they need more money to cover operating costs. That's why the board has voted to impose a $20 to $25 fee when the underground museum opens next year. Jim Riches, who lost a son during the attacks, said he's outraged. Ny1 reports "It's become a real commercial enterprise and it looks like that," Riches said. "We think it's disgusting and revolting. If they had a suggested donation I think all Americans would be very patriotic." Visitors who spoke to NY1 not only bristled at the idea of a mandatory fee, but at the proposed price. "I don'

Venezuelan government's suggestion that an American citizen it has detained is a spy is "ridiculous," U.S. President Barack Obama said in a television interview recorded on Saturday during a visit to Costa Rica. Venezuela said late last month it had detained an American called Timothy Hallet Tracy, accusing him of financing opposition student demonstrations after April's disputed presidential election and saying he had clearly been trained as an intelligence agent. Venezuela said Tracy, 35, from Michigan, had received money from a foreign non-profit organization and had redirected those funds toward student organizations, seeking to provoke "civil war" reports Reuter Relatives and friends of Tracy have described him to U.S. media as a documentary maker who was in Venezuela to make a film about the presidential election. "This U.S. citizen who apparently has been detained, we will handle (it) like ... every situation where we get a U.S. citizen who gets

South Korean President Park Geun-hye has left Seoul for a five-day trip to the United States that will include a White House summit. The meeting Tuesday with President Barack Obama is expected to focus on coordinating their ideas on how to deal with North Korea, and other bilateral issues. Voanews The South Korean leader is also scheduled to address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday. President Park will first stop in New York to meet Monday with South Korean-born U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. President Park, who is also heading a delegation of more than 50 South Korean business leaders, will stop in Los Angeles Thursday to meet with Korean entrepreneurs.

The father of an Australian man being held in a Saudi Arabian prison on terror charges has spoken of his fear that his son might die in jail. Graham Thorne gathered with his extended Noongar family in Perth to send a message of support to his son Shayden Jamil Thorne, who has spent nearly 18 months in prison on suspicion of terrorism offences. His younger brother Junaid is also in Saudi Arabia and is wanted for questioning by local officials. Mr Thorne, who has not seen his sons since they moved to the Middle East as primary schoolboys in 1996, said he feared for his sons' life. Advertisement "My main concern is that they are going to kill my kids over there," he said. "Dad loves them and there's a big family over here that all love them and we just want them to come home." Shayden, 25, has been in custody since November 2011. Junaid, 23, is in hiding in Saudi Arabia, apparently wanted by authorities for questioning after having previously been detained for

Brooke Mueller pictured here with the twins in 2011. Charlie Sheen's twin boys were taken out of custody of their mother, Brooke Mueller late Thursday night. Officials have reportedly deemed Mueller's home an "unsafe environment" for children, according to TMZ . Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller, sons Max and Bob celebrate Charlie Sheen's birthday in 2011. Sources tell the gossip site that the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services arrived at Mueller's home with a warrant and removed 4-year-old twin boys Bob and Max from the home. A source close to Denise Richards confirmed to the New York Daily News that the two boys are currently residing with Sheen's ex-wife and mother of his two daughters.  "It just wasn't a stable environment with different nannies coming in and out, and child protective services came in and did their thing, and this is the outcome," a source close to Mueller told the Daily News. "Brooke didn’t have

Police in Taraba State on Saturday said 39 people were killed and 30 injured in a fresh crisis that rocked Wukari on Friday. The Police Public Relations Officer, Joseph Kwaji, confirmed the casualty figures to the News Agency of Nigeria in Jalingo. Mr. Kwaji, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, added that the injured persons were receiving treatment in various hospitals in the town. "Thirty nine corpses have been seen so far and 30 persons injured," he said. Allafrica The police spokesman added that about 30 houses were burnt by hoodlums. He said 30 persons had been arrested in connection with the crisis. "The situation is relatively calm at the moment as officers have been deployed to the area," he said. Crisis broke out in Wukari on Friday during a funeral procession for a third class chief of the Jukun traditional council. A resident of the town had told PREMIUM TIMES on Friday that the crisis occurred between the Jukuns and non-Jukuns in the town. "The J

Five people were killed Sunday morning when a suicide bomber attempted to ram a car laden with explosives into a military convoy escorting a four-member Qatari delegation, an official said. Gen. Garad Nor Abdulle, a senior police official said the members of the Qatari delegation were unharmed and safely reached their hotel. Mohamed Abdi, an officer at the scene of the blast, said four civilians and a soldier died in the attack. Soldiers fired in the air to disperse crowds that had gathered at the blast site at the busy KM4 junction. The Somali government reopened key roads in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, four days ago which had been closed for security reasons. The road was closed after the government received intelligence that militants were planning attacks, officials said. Businessweek reports KM4 is among the busiest roads in Mogadishu, largely used by government officials and African Union forces. It connects the presidential compound and other government offices to the airport

46-year-old soccer referee who was punched by a teenage player during a game and later slipped into a coma has died, police said. Ricardo Portillo of Salt Lake City passed away at the hospital, where he was being treated following the assault last weekend, Unified police spokesman Justin Hoyal said Saturday night. Police have accused a 17-year-old player in a recreational soccer league of punching Portillo after the man called a foul on him and issued him a yellow card. "The suspect was close to Portillo and punched him once in the face as a result of the call," Hoyal said in a press release. The teen, whose name hasn't been released because of his age, has been booked into juvenile detention on suspicion of aggravated assault. Hoyal said authorities will consider additional charges since Portillo has died. He said an autopsy is planned. No cause of death was released. Portillo suffered swelling in his brain and had been listed in critical condition, Dr. Shawn Smith said

A limousine traveling on a major bridge in the San Francisco area burst into flames, killing five female passengers who were trapped inside and injuring four others who escaped, authorities said. The limo was carrying nine women passengers and a male driver when it caught fire late Saturday night on the San Mateo bridge, California Highway Patrol officer Art Montiel told The Associated Press. Five occupants became trapped, while the four others suffered injuries but managed to get out after the vehicle came to a stop on the bridge, the patrol said. The driver escaped uninjured. Montiel said that the victims were all in their 30s. Authorities said the names of the dead would be released once families have been notified. The blaze occurred around 10 p.m. PDT on westbound lanes of the bridge, which connects San Mateo and Alemada counties, about 20 miles southeast of San Francisco. The patrol said that smoke started coming out of the rear of the limo, and the driver pulled over as th

The funeral service for Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly of Nineties rap duo Kris Kross is scheduled for next Thursday in his hometown of Atlanta, the Associated Press reports. It will be preceded by a public viewing on Wednesday afternoon and evening at Murray Brothers Funeral Home. Kelly was pronounced dead at Atlanta Medical Center on May 1st from a suspected overdose at age 34. Kelly and the other half of Kris Kross, Chris "Daddy Mac" Smith, were disovered in an Atlanta shopping mall by Jermaine Dupri when they were just 12 and 13 years old. Dupri has said of his loss that Kelly was "a son I never had." Kris Kross – also known for their fun-loving and trendsetting style of wearing their clothes backwards – landed the hit "Jump" and a Number One album, Totally Krossed Out, in 1992. They continued to record and perform to lesser success through the mid-Nineties and reunited last February to perform for the 20th anniversary celebration of Dupri'

Individuals are outraged after a young man’s “God gesture” caused his high school track team to be disqualified from competing in state finals. The Inquisitr reported May 4 that Texas high school student Derrick Hayes’ apparent religious gesture to God was viewed as “excessive celebration," which State scholastic rules prohibit. Even raising one’s hands, incredulously, are prohibited, according to runnersworld.com. In just a few seconds Hayes’ God gesture saw the boys Columbus High School 4 X 100 relay team go from winning the regional meet and heading to state championships, to having it all stripped away. How did the win so quickly turn to a disqualification? When Hayes, who was anchoring the relay team, crossed the finish line, he raised his finger to the sky. That gesture alone caused the winning regional's relay team to be disqualified. "It's a sad deal. I think it's a travesty. Those kids work hard," says father K.C. Hayes. Hayes' son Derrick had

Chris Kelly funeral will be in Atlanta, Georgia, according to the Associated Press. The Rolling Stone Magazine reports on May 4 that the Kriss Kross rapper’s family has also planned a public viewing for Wednesday, May 8. Chris Kelly died from a suspected overdose after taking a mix of heroin and cocaine. Chris Kelly’s funeral will be in Atlanta at the Jackson Memorial Baptist Church and is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. A public viewing at the Murray Brothers Funeral Home will be on May 8. The 34-year-old was part of the Kriss Kross duo and was discovered by Jermaine Dupri at a mall. He found fame with his hit “Jump” in 1992. Reports Examiner Chris Kelly’s mother has indicated that the rapper had a history of drug issues. She has stated that he took a mix of heroin and cocaine the day before he died. Although an overdose is the suspected cause of death, the official toxicology reports are not available because the results can take several weeks. The other half of the Kriss Kross duo,

 The God gesture disqualifies team after a track meet, preventing them from moving on to the state championship. The incident happened to the Columbus, Texas track team, and this one definitely has people up in arms. The Inquisitr shared the details on May 4. The incident in question happened Friday when Derrick Hayes of the Mighty Cardinals track team from Columbus High School crossed the finish line. His team had just won the 4 x 100m relay in a decisive victory. Hayes then reportedly raised his hand and pointed to the sky. That gesture resulted in the team's disqualification. The issue in this instance is that there is a rule that there can be no celebratory gestures, including a raising of the arms, done within the competition area. My Fox Houston notes that the rule is in place to restrict taunting of opponents, and there is no rule against religious expression. The governing University Interscholastic League rules that the Columbus team had to be disqualified for “unsportin

Israeli warplanes struck areas in and around the Syrian capital Sunday, setting off a series of explosions as they targeted a shipment of highly accurate, Iranian-made guided missiles believed to be on their way to Lebanon's Hezbollah militant group, officials and activists said. The attack, the second in three days, signaled a sharp escalation of Israel's involvement in Syria's bloody civil war. Syria's state media reported that Israeli missiles struck a military and scientific research center near the Syrian capital and caused casualties. An intelligence official in the Middle East, who spoke on condition of anonymity in order to disclose information about a secret military operation to the media, confirmed that Israel launched an airstrike in Damascus early Sunday but did not give more precise details about the location. The target was Fateh-110 missiles, which have very precise guidance systems with better aim than anything Hezbollah has in its ar

The Floyd Mayweather vs. Robert Guerrero results are in, and they proved that "Money" Mayweather's status as the pound for pound king in boxing remains unchanged and unquestionable. One year away from the ring, several months in prison and innumerable distractions have seemingly done nothing to detract from his craft within the squared circle. Mayweather was in control from the start of his fight against Guerrero, and he never relinquished it. He actually continued to improve throughout the duration of the bout, demonstrating a level of control which was bordering on the absurd. Guerrero was a game and active opponent, aggressively coming forward, staying focused and intent, and changing up his tactics throughout, always looking for an edge. Yet, Mayweather was able to remain calm, hands down by his waist, firing off counter shots and landing with his trademark precision. He invited Guerrero to trap him in the corner, only to blast his way out.

A series of massive explosions illuminated the predawn sky in Damascus, prompting more claims that Israel has launched attacks into the war-torn country. Syria accused Israel of firing rockets into the Damascus suburb of Jamraya early Sunday, striking a scientific research center, Syrian state-run TV reported. The report claimed the rocket attack on the research center aided rebels, who have been battling government forces in the region. reports CNN The Israeli military would not confirm or deny the Syrian TV claim that Israel had launched rockets. "We do not comment on these reports at all," an Israeli military spokesperson said The report comes shortly after U.S. officials first told CNN that the United States believes Israel carried out an airstrike against Syria. Two U.S. officials told CNN on Friday that Israel apparently conducted an airstrike into Syria on Thursday or Friday. Based on initial indications, the United States does not believe Israeli warplanes entered Syr

A pit bull saved a New York woman's life as her Long Island home caught fire. According to US News on May 4, the alert dog started barking as flames spread, preventing Jackie Bonasera from dying in the roaring blaze. The incident, which happened on Friday, had this loyal pit bull on the lookout as Bonasera was blow drying her hair in a second story bathroom. Once she heard her pet's warning, she rushed to find out what was happened and saw that her garage was on fire. Jackie said, "I ran out of the house and my neighbors came running over." At that point, Bonasera considered her dog, realizing that " 'He saved my life, I have to save his.'" And so the pit bull's owner turned the tables by going back inside the inferno to get her dog, who is called Cain, out. And so, while pit bull terriers often get a bad rap, many of them are very brave as seen in the video above when one of these dogs saved another owner. That said, apparently, Cain was able t

Lawyers for a man charged with lying to investigators after the Boston Marathon bombings are asking a federal judge to release him from jail, saying he had nothing to do with the deadly bombings and isn't a flight risk. Robel Phillipos, 19, of Cambridge, faces a detention hearing Monday in U.S. District Court. Defense attorneys said in court documents filed Saturday that authorities' claim that Phillipos gave them conflicting accounts is "refutable."  Abcnews.go.com "This case is about a frightened and confused 19 year old who was subjected to intense questioning and interrogation, without the benefit of counsel, and in the context of one of the worst attacks against the nation," lawyers Derege Demissie and Susan Church wrote. "The weight of the federal government under such circumstances can have a devastatingly crushing effect on the ability of an adolescent to withstand the enormous pressure and respond rationally." Phillipos was charged las

Aided by calmer winds and cooler temperatures, fire crews began gaining control Saturday of a fast-moving blaze that scorched large swaths of rugged mountain terrain and forced mass evacuations in Ventura County. By late afternoon the so-called Springs fire, having engulfed about 28,000 acres since its Thursday start, was 56% percent contained and all mandatory evacuation orders were lifted. Though the blaze has damaged 15 homes and five commercial buildings, no residences have been destroyed and no injuries have been reported, officials said. Latimes.com Compared to Thursday and Friday — when fire raced through Ventura County hillsides, causing officials to call for the evacuation of about 5,000 residents — Saturday was relatively calm for firefighters and residents in the most heavily threatened areas, neighborhoods full of multimillion-dollar ranch homes near Thousand Oaks and Camarillo. By late afternoon, as the air kept cooling, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protectio

Only a few days after an alleged Israeli strike, Syrian media reports Israeli rocket fire targeted a military research center; Western intel sources confirm Syrian reports, say targets were Iranian Fateh-110 surface-to-surface missiles. Haaretz.com Western intelligence sources confirmed on Sunday morning that both the overnight strike and Friday's alleged attack on Syria targeted an Iranian missile shipment intended for Hezbollah. The sources said the target was a shipment of Fateh-110 missiles. The Fateh-110 is a medium-range advanced guided missile capable of hitting targets at a range of up to 300 kilometers. Israel did not officially respond to the reports. Large explosions rocked Damascus early Sunday morning, only a few days after an Israeli strike allegedly hit the country, Syrian state TV reported. The Assad regime's news service blamed Israel for the rocket strike, which targeted a military research center on Mount Qassioun, north of Damascus. On Saturday morning, ano

Two bodies at crash site where a U.S. plane went down Friday in Afghanistan were discovered, Reuters reports May 4. The exact location of the wreckage was in Kyrgyzstan where a cargo plane exploded while in mid-air. The fuel it was carrying ignited the explosion, investigators said. Remains of two people on-board the flight were found Saturday, but there were three known to be on the plane. An investigation will be conducted to learn why the plane crashed, but Kuyan Mamakeev -- state prosecutor of Kyrgyz -- said the explosion could have been related to a number of factors with the fuel, engine, and weather conditions. Kuvan Mamakeev, the Kyrgyz state prosecutor responsible for investigating transport crimes and accidents. 70 tons of fuel were aboard the Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker that left a U.S. military transit center from Kyrgyzstan Manas airport. via www.Examiner.com

When the military doctors force-feed Guantánamo Bay detainee Fayiz al-Kandari with a tube shoved into his stomach there are three stages to the pain. First, there is the sensation of the tube passing near his sinuses as it is pushed through his nose and into his throat, which causes his eyes to water. Then there is an intense burning and gagging sensation as it goes down the throat. Finally, when the tube enters the stomach there is a strong urge to vomit. The experience, described by al-Kandari to his lawyer Carlos Warner, has one final grim humiliation. Once the tube has delivered food inside him, it triggers the most painful moment of all: the return of feeling hungry. "He says that can be the worst thing," Warner said. Al-Kandari is one of at least 100 men on hunger strike at America's controversial terrorist prison camp, isolated on the island of Cuba. Of that number, whose two-month starvation protest has created headlines around the world, 21 are being force-fed t