Tragedy as heavily pregnant former Olympian suddenly collapses and dies in Connecticut restaurant - but doctors manage to save her baby...

Tragedy: Meskerem Legesse gave up running after finding out she had heart problems


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A pregnant former Olympic runner three weeks from her due date died after collapsing at a Connecticut restaurant on Monday, but doctors were able to save her baby.

Ethiopian runner Meskerem Legesse, 26, of Westport, Connecticut was with her two-year-old son at a Chinese restaurant on the 900 block of Dixwell Ave in Hamden eating lunch when she collapsed on Monday.

The eight-months pregnant Legesse was given CPR at the restaurant before an ambulance rushed her to Yale-New Haven Hospital.

 

Pregnant mother: Security camera footage shows Legesse arriving at the restaurant and sitting down before moments later keeling over...

Hamden Fire Chief David Berardesca says CPR efforts in the restaurant and ambulance allowed doctors to save the baby.

It is unclear what caused Legesse's death, but a friend, Fatima Sene, said the athlete had heart problems which were the cause of her retirement from sport.

Sene told WFSB that the marathon runner was so careful during her pregnancy that she drank nothing but water and ate extremely healthily. 

Police declare Rivers Assembly majority leader wanted...

Mr. Chidi Lloyd...

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FOLLOWING the free-for-all that took place in the chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly, the state Police Command has declared the Majority Leader, Mr. Chidi Lloyd, wanted.

Lloyd was on Wednesday declared wanted for his involvement in a case of conspiracy, attempted murder, wounding and willful damage on Monday last week.

The lawmaker, representing Emohua State Constituency, was caught in a video footage hitting a member of the House of Assembly, Mr. Michael Chinda, several times with a mace during the fracas in the Assembly.

Chinda, whose health condition became worse after the incident, had since been flown abroad for proper medical attention. He represents Obio/Akpor Constituency II in the State House of Assembly.

The injured legislator was one of the five lawmakers that attempted to impeach the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr. Otelemaba Amachree.

In a statement by the state Police Public Relations, Mrs. Angela Agabe, the command explained that Lloyd was declared wanted after he failed to honour the invitation of the police, which elapsed on July 16, 2013.

“The Rivers State Police Command has declared wanted one Honorable Chidi Lloyd (male); a native of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. He is the Majority Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

Patience Jonathan opens up on rift with Amaechi...

 

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Contrary to her earlier denials of involvement in the political crisis rocking Rivers State, wife of President Goodluck Jonathan, Patience, on Wednesday opened up on the matter.

She told 16 bishops from the South-South, who visited her at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, that her misunderstanding with Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, started about four years ago in Anyugubiri in Okrika when she appealed to him to engage her people in dialogue instead of demolishing a part of their community.

Mrs. Jonathan said the governor, whom she described as “hot tempered,” did not only ignore her advice, he went a step further by sacking the chairman of the local government for holding a reception in her honour.

According to her, Amaechi did not only stop at those, he imposed a curfew on the community, which is where she hails from.

She said all her pleas with the governor to lift the curfew fell on deaf ears.

Although the President’s wife told the visiting bishops that she had since committed the Rivers crisis to God, she decided to open up for the first time on it so that they could pray to God to touch Amaechi’s heart.

Is that you, Keanu? Reeves cuts a lonely figure as he stops by a coffee shop... and loiters by himself for an hour...

Lonely figure: Keanu Reeves drank an iced beverage at a coffee shop by himself for over an hour in Hollywood, on Friday...

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My Thoughts: Knowing this guy to be a jolly good happy fellow in his movies, one would expect something like that or close to fun outside his movie character....Hmm mm...Guess it's time we pay close attention to Keanu....Hope he's OK...Or maybe he's having a quiet "alone time".

'Lonely Keanu' has struck again.

This time Reeves was spotted cutting a lonely, slightly morose figure as he nursed a cold beverage at a coffee shop in Hollywood by himself for over an hour, on Friday.

The 48-year-old actor loitered around the establishment doing his best to preoccupy himself with various solo leisure activities.

The Matrix star was clean shaven for once as he adorned himself in his characteristically glum dark tones.

Wearing a loose grey T-shirt and black sports coat, he kept his nearly shoulder length hair out of the way with a backwards snap back cap.

Sporting faded blue jeans, the actor completed his slouchy attire with a pair of suede lace up loafers.

Just chilling: The 48-year-old appeared to be a fan of the Coffee Bean chain as he nursed one of their cold beverages...

Reading up: The actor perused a newspaper as he appeared to be entertaining himself with something in the publication...

Doing his best to make the most of his friendless day, Keanu perused a copy of The Los Angeles Times.

As he sipped his iced beverage, the actor was clearly interested in a write up in the entertainment section of the paper.

But for the most part he simply leaned against his chair in the posture of someone who is trying to kill time until something better comes along.

Protesters declare 'I am Trayvon Martin,' but who was he?...

The Late Trayvon Martin...


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Miami (CNN) -- "I am Trayvon Martin" has become the catchphrase for protesters expressing solidarity with the slain Florida teenager and outrage over his killing. Even President Barack Obama declared, "If I had a son, he would look like Trayvon."

But who really was Trayvon Martin? There is plenty of speculation, including some bloggers who point to his recent school suspensions -- including for drug residue in his backpack -- and images of him sporting tattoos and a what appeared to be a gold tooth grill as possible evidence of a troubled teen.

That portrayal is in stark contrast to the accounts from his family, friends, and teachers who described Martin as an average 17-year-old.
"He was a shy kid," said family friend and former football coach Jerome Horton. "He didn't want to be the center of attention; that's just not him.

"He always walked with his hoodie and his headphones," recalled Horton. "If he wasn't on the phone, he was listening to music -- anyone that knows him knows that."

Just like most any other teenager, Martin enjoyed listening to music -- R&B was his favorite -- going to the movies and the roller rink with his friends, friends and family said. When Martin entered high school, his childhood goals of a career on the football field were replaced with his dreams of working with airplanes.

"He just loves getting on planes," said his father Tracy Martin.

During the summer of 2009, his parents -- who separated when Martin was 11, but shared custody -- enrolled their 14-year-old son in "Experience Aviation," a nonprofit program in Opa-Locka, Florida, that introduces young people to aviation.

Trayvon Martin, at age 14, with pilot Barrington Irving at his youth aviation program...

The seven-week program is the brainchild of Barrington Irving, the youngest person ever -- and the first black pilot -- to fly solo around the world, a feat he accomplished in 2007 at the age of 23.

Irving remembered Martin as "a polite kid" who enjoyed flying.

"When I first met Trayvon he had a strong interest in football. He reminded me of myself because I had a strong interest in football until I fell in love with aviation," said Irving.

After graduating from the program, Martin spent the following summer as a volunteer, assisting new students enrolled in the aviation program.

Analysis: The race factor in George Zimmerman's trial...

George Zimmerman...Guilty? Or Not?...


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(CNN) -- When the verdict came, it was as dramatic as anyone could have imagined.
A late Saturday night, a courtroom of breathless people, the accused man standing, and finally the words: "We, the jury, find George Zimmerman not guilty."
Zimmerman blinked and shook hands with his legal team. His mother smiled. His wife cried. It was over.

But outside, the reaction was just beginning. In the crowd milling near the court, some chanted, "No justice, no peace," while others spoke about the disappointment they had dreaded.

An African-American man in a white shirt and gray vest stood with his arm around his young son's shoulders.
"I believe that there is a family whose heart was broken, who probably believes once again the system has failed them," he told CNN's David Mattingly.

"We've been praying for both families because we know that it has been a hard time for everybody that's been involved. But as far as justice ... personally, I think that the system failed the Martin family."

Common theme
Twitter erupted in disbelief.
Cover Drive wrote, "What kind of world do we live in where an innocent is killed, and the killer is found innocent?" Scotty tweeted, "America has given a free pass to murder Black Youth."

A Twitter user by the name Sam Is Dead echoed a common theme among those frustrated with the decision, "Casey Anthony innocent ... Zimmerman innocent ... Mike Vick guilty... Racism."
Suspected racism in the justice system, deep-seated, secretive and historic, was the crux of the case for millions.

Paris Jackson 'moves from hospital to a treatment centre' one month after her failed suicide attempt...

Getting better? Paris Jackson is being from UCLA Medical Center to a new recovery centre one month after her suicide attempt...

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Paris Jackson has been released from hospital, one month after trying to take her own life.

The only daughter of Michael Jackson was admitted to UCLA Medical Center following her suicide attempt on June 5, and on Tuesday she was taken to other facility.

The location of Paris's new residence is unknown but a source close to the family have confirmed that the treatment centre was chosen by her grandmother Katherine and biological mother Debbie Rowe.

The two women selected the new medical facility on the advice of the 15-year old's doctors at the UCLA hospital.

A source told People magazine that the decision to take Paris - who slashed her wrists and overdosed on pills - to another treatment centre rather that home was for her own benefit.

'The feeling is that Paris is still a danger to herself,' the insider explained. 'Both Katherine and Debbie want her to get the help that she needs.'

Headed here? When the 15-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson checks out of psychiatric facility at the UCLA Medical Center she'll reportedly move into the $10 million Diamond Ranch Academy in Utah...

More On Cory Monteith's Death: Troubled Glee actor is found dead in a hotel room in Vancouver months after leaving rehab...

Recovery: Cory, pictured here on June 28, had left rehab in April after a one-month stint for substance addiction...

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Glee actor Cory Monteith's death still remains a shock to the entire entertainment world.

The Canadian actor - who played Finn Hudson on the hit FOX series - was found on Saturday in his hotel room at the Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel in Vancouver. 

Cory - who completed a stint of rehab in April for substance addiction - was last pictured with his girlfriend Lea Michele just last month.

The news was confirmed by Vancouver Police at a press conference on Saturday night.

No cause of death has been confirmed at this point, but there were said to be no implications of foul play.

Medical examiners will conduct an autopsy on Monday.

Acting Chief Doug LePard read in a statement: 'Shortly after noon today, the Vancouver Police received a call from the BC Ambulance Service regarding a sudden death in a room on the 21st floor of the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel at 1038 Canada Place in downtown Vancouver.'

Confirming: 'The deceased has been identified as 31-year-old actor Cory Monteith, who achieved great fame on the popular TV series Glee.'

Before giving out further information, LePard said: 'I want to pass on our condolences to the family, friends, castmates and millions of fans of Mr. Monteith.'

Cory had checked into the hotel on July 6 and had been due to check out on Saturday.

However, video footage had shown the actor returning to his room by himself after an evening out with friends on Friday. 

News channel CTV British Columbia tweeted the news shortly before it was confirmed saying: 'Sources tell CTV Glee star Cory #Monteith found dead today in Vancouver. Police expected to confirm at 10:30.'

Location: Outside the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in downtown Vancouver on Saturday night - hours after Cory's death...

Corridors of powder: Drug scandal at the Houses of Parliament after traces of cocaine are found on toilets across Palace of Westminster...

Not to be sniffed at: Evidence of cocaine use has been uncovered at the Houses of Parliament...

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Evidence of cocaine use has been found inside toilets at the Houses of Parliament, including some just yards from MPs' offices.

Traces of the class A drug were found in nine toilets throughout the Palace Of Westminster, the meeting place of the UK's political elite.

The powder was detected in toilets used by guests at Parliament's bars, as well as cubicles a few yards away from MPs' offices - areas where members of the public are restricted from going.

Charlie: Possession of cocaine can get you up to seven years in jail. File picture...

The drug use was uncovered using cocaine indicator swabs, which come up with blue blotches when rubbed on surfaces where the drug has been laid out in lines, such as toilet seats and hairdryers. The swabs are used by the police and customs officers.

As Parliament’s toilets are cleaned regularly, the white powder must have been snorted in the past few hours, according to reporters from The Sun, who did the testing.

Users would have to smuggle the drug past extensive security checks and 500 police officers and guards.

The reporters, acting on a tip-off from a House of Commons insider, claim to have found evidence of the drug in the cubicles of the toilets outside Strangers’ Bar and in private areas close to MPs' offices.

'Pay up or I'll tell your wife': Secret lover warns mystery British rock star to cough up or she will reveal all about their love child...

The mystery rock star is facing demands of millions of pounds from the mother of a secret love child (stock image)...

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A married British rock star is facing demands from a the mother of a US love child that he has tried to keep secret.

The mother demanded £2 million and child support but friends say that he refused the request.

The singer cannot be named for legal reasons and is thought to be desperate to keep the news a secret.

The star fathered the little girl after a one night stand that he has described as a mistake.

One friend told The Sun: ‘He has a duty not just morally but in law. The mother is holding all the cards and if he doesn't accept his responsibility she has said she will call his wife.’

The woman is said be completely certain that he is the father as there is no possibility that she is anyone else’s daughter.

She has said that she is prepared to tell his wife if he refuses to acknowledge his daughter.

'I'm gutted. Shocked and saddened to hear the news': Celebrities mourn Glee star Cory Monteith with shocked condolence tweets...

R.I.P.: Numerous celebrities mournfully took to their Twitter pages to express their shock and grief over the death of Cory Monteith on Saturday...

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My Thought: It's so sad and painful to me personally that such a young and promising young man would meet his death like this...So promising, so much to accomplish....I feel i know Cory personally, because i followed closely his career and personal life as a huge adoring fan...Rest In Perfect Peace Cory...I still feel there is more to his death...

Numerous celebrities mournfully took to their Twitter pages to express their shock and grief over the death of Cory Monteith on Saturday.

The Canadian 31-year-old, who played Finn Hudson on Fox's Glee, was found shortly after noon by Fairmont Pacific Rim hotel staff.

According to the Vancouver Sun, there are no indications of foul play, and an autopsy is scheduled for Monday.

His co-star Mark Salling was one of the first to respond, simply tweeting the word 'No.'

Kim Kardashian broke her post-pregnancy silence to send 'prayers for his family' and Cory's girlfriend of two years, Lea Michele.

'Words cant describe what they must be feeling,' the new mother lamented.