‘Bishop was victim of bizarre Zim beatings’

Zimbabwe's top human rights lawyer David Coltart released details of some of the boys' suffering in a 24 page report to Independent Newspapers. More and more of Smyth's victims have come forward to tell their stories about the beatings and humiliation and sexual confusion they endured at his hands when they were vulnerable teenagers, all of which were in some way linked to his bizarre sexual behaviour.

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Exclusive: Grotesque, Unbelievable, Bizarre, Unprecedented – New twist in McCabe saga revealed

Shocking new failures by Tusla are revealed in an internal review of the Child and Family Agency's handling of false child sex abuse allegations against Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, the Sunday Independent has learned. Shocking new failures by Tusla are revealed in an internal review of the Child and Family Agency's handling of false child sex abuse allegations against Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, the Sunday Independent has learned.

Exclusive: Grotesque, Unbelievable, Bizarre, Unprecedented – New twist in McCabe saga revealed

Shocking new failures by Tusla are revealed in an internal review of the Child and Family Agency's handling of false child sex abuse allegations against Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, the Sunday Independent has learned. Shocking new failures by Tusla are revealed in an internal review of the Child and Family Agency's handling of false child sex abuse allegations against Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe, the Sunday Independent has learned.

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Marking an exciting year of growth, Strange Land Brewery invites Austinites to join in celebrating their second anniversary with BBQ and beer on Saturday, February 18. The family and pet-friendly event takes place from 5 to 10pm at the brewery located at the corner of 360 and Bee Cave Road. Tickets are available for purchase in advance for $20 and include 2 beers, an anniversary pint glass, a plate of BBQ , and slice of beer cake.

The Strange Life of Dr. Schwartz

A wealthy doctor is violently murdered in his Florida mansion -- could a dark secret from his past provide a clue to his killer? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.

Tax Documents Stolen From 1,800 Bloomington School District Employees

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Tax Documents Stolen From 1,800 Bloomington School District Employees

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Gorgui Dieng’s Journey From Senegal To The NBA

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Gorgui Dieng’s Journey From Senegal To The NBA

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Bizarre Feghouli decision

Sofiane Feghouli thought he'd equalised in the first half of West Ham's 2-2 draw with West Brom - but was puzzled to see the linesman's flag up. With the visitors one goal up, Feghouli had the ball in the net in the 19th minute, but it was ruled out by referee Michael Oliver, sparking scenes of much anger at London Stadium.

Bizarre Feghouli decision

Sofiane Feghouli thought he'd equalised in the first half of West Ham's 2-2 draw with West Brom - but was puzzled to see the linesman's flag up. With the visitors one goal up, Feghouli had the ball in the net in the 19th minute, but it was ruled out by referee Michael Oliver, sparking scenes of much anger at London Stadium.

Dolan fires MSG security chief

Madison Square Garden has parted ways with one of its top security chiefs, just two days after a bizarre incident occurred involving several members of the arena's security crew and former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley. Knicks owner and executive chairman of the Madison Square Garden Company James Dolan confirmed that MSG split with former senior vice president for security Frank Benedetto on Friday during a rare media appearance.

Agriculture Among Senator Strange Committee Assignments

Alabama farmers today welcomed news that U.S. Sen. Luther Strange, R-Ala., will serve on the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee. "Agriculture is Alabama's number one industry, and it is exciting to have a senator on the Ag Committee," said Alabama Farmers Federation National Affairs Director Mitt Walker.

Investigating Donald Trump’s weird habit of yanking people’s hands in photo ops

U.S. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Shinzo Abe, Japan's prime minter, while posing for photographs before a joint news conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Friday, Feb. 10, 2017. Japan and the U.S. will begin new talks on trade and investment following President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the two governments said in a statement after their leaders met in Washington on Friday.

The perfect university course for chocoholics – a PhD in CHOCOLATE

The University of the West of England is offering a A 15,000-per-year grant to study the genetic factors that influence the flavour of Britain's favourite treat The University of the West of England is offering a 15,000-per-year grant to study the genetic factors that influence the flavour of Britain's favourite treat. According to the prospectus, the successful candidate will study how the fermentation of cacao beans leads to specific flavour profiles.

American Airlines pilots say CEO should’ve met with Trump

Southwest CEO Gary Kelly speaks during a meeting between President Donald Trump and airline executives in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Southwest CEO Gary Kelly speaks during a meeting between President Donald Trump and airline executives in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.

Slurry tanker accident

A vehicle collided with a tractor on the Belfast Road, Glenavy and then the tractor with a slurry trailer crashed into the wall of a house. Pic: Pacemaker Press A slurry tanker crashed through the wall of a house on the Belfast Road, Glenavy, after a car collided with the tractor which was pulling it.

Wind blows truck onto trooper’s cruiser

On Feb. 7, near Elk Mountain, three troopers were on scene investigating a vehicle crash when a trooper's video captured a truck driving past a cruiser as the wind blew the truck onto the cruiser. Wyoming state troopers want tractor-trailer drivers to take high-wind warnings seriously especially after seeing what can happen when they do not.

Vikings Release Guards Brandon Fusco & Mike Harris

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The Strange Journeys of Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain was an unknown cook plating steak frites when his mother sent David Remnick his essay about what really goes on in the kitchens of New York restaurants. After The New Yorker published it, Bourdain wrote the ribald " and a celebrity chef was born.

WWE Insiders Pick Elimination Chamber 2017

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Former Legislators Split On Pay Raise

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Watch the Doctor Strange Bloopers and Gag Reel

On February 14, Marvel's DOCTOR STRANGE will be available for digital download followed by its full U.S. retail release on February 28. In the meantime, here's the bloopers and gag reel for the movie.... DOCTOR STRANGE Deleted Scene: Kaecilius Calls Upon Dormammu DOCTOR STRANGE Director Scott Derrickson Has Been Thinking About the Villain Nightmare For its Eventual Sequel DOCTOR STRANGE Digital HD and Home Release Dates Set for the US and UK [Updated With Special Features] Disney Confirms Doctor Strange in THOR: RAGNAROK

MSG security chief reportedly fired, just two days after bizarre Charles Oakley arrest

Madison Square Garden has parted ways with one of its top security chiefs, just two days after a bizarre incident occurred involving several members of the arena's security crew and former New York Knicks star Charles Oakley, according to multiple reports. DNAInfo was first to break the news that senior vice president for security Frank Benedetto was fired on Friday morning, with the Undefeated's Mike Wise confirming the split with his sources in the early afternoon.

Arby’s warns of data breach affecting 350,000 customers

Arby's says a data breach may have affected nearly 355,000 customers between October 25 of last year and January 19. The company says a data breach may have affected nearly 355,000 customers between October 25 of last year and January 19. The malware allows hackers to steal data as a credit or debit card is swiped at the cash register, similar to breaches that have occurred at Target and Home Depot in the past.

Top StoryArby’s warns of data breach affecting 350,000 customers

Arby's says a data breach may have affected nearly 355,000 customers between October 25 of last year and January 19. The company says a data breach may have affected nearly 355,000 customers between October 25 of last year and January 19. The malware allows hackers to steal data as a credit or debit card is swiped at the cash register, similar to breaches that have occurred at Target and Home Depot in the past.

Tattooist gets a shock as client’s ‘boob’ EXPLODES in his face during inking session

Soon, however the girl named "mint" 25, had put balloons on for fun to hopefully promote her boyfriends tattoo shop " Brite Tattoo Shop" , Owner and Tattooist Feist said "mint had put the balloons on for fun to promote my shop i did not think it would get this much attention." Samanta Lily, from Russia, uses her ample assets to pop open buttons on her shirt, simply by flexing her chest.

Official: $4B bond meant as jab at trend of exorbitant bonds

A Texas court official says the $4 billion bond she imposed on a suspect was meant as a jab to highlight that bonds are often set so high that defendants can't get out of jail. Bell County Justice of the Peace Claudia Brown said Friday that setting exorbitant bonds force too many people to remain in jail until trial.

Palestinian ‘Spider-Man’ enters record books

A young Palestinian contortionist known in Gaza as "Spider-Man" has entered the Guinness book of records, his trainer said Thursday. The 13-year-old, Mohammad al-Sheikh, broke the record for the most full body revolutions maintaining a chest stand in one minute, Mohammed Loubbad told AFP.

Enjoy this bizarre, spacey, amateurish Breitbart interview with Sean Spicer

For eight minutes, Breitbart's Charlie Spiering interviewed Sean Spicer, looking into the wrong camera, stumbling over his words, spacing out, sitting silently for long, awkward stretches -- all with CNN running on the large flatscreens behind the President's spokesliar. Ok I just ripped the whole Breitbart interview because as many people should be able to enjoy this as humanly possible pic.twitter.com/Lyfu5QPQus It is simultaneously hilarious and awful, and when you consider that Spicer et all have declared war on the actual White House press corps in order to bring in the peepul's news , it's enough to make you wanna cry.

11 Weird and Mysterious Places In The World

... are in desperate need to satisfy an inexplicable need for unreasonable physical stimulus, so here you go: Two very weird and creepy things happened to me. Well, at least two come to mind now, so I'll tell you about them. Once, when my daughter was a ...

Bakery launches cake that looks like poo

AN award-winning bakery is giving itself a giant pat on the back for a 'job' well done after its new, turd-shape cake had customers queuing up to sample the chocolate 'treat'. MD of Stuarts of Buckhaven, Keith Stuart, 36, said the latest emoji-inspired creation came about at a board meeting.

TSA: Woman’s cane concealed sword at Myrtle Beach airport

Authorities in South Carolina believe an 80-year-old woman had no idea until she went through airport security that the walking cane she was attempting to take on an airplane contained a hidden sword. News outlets report that Transportation Security Administration regional spokesman Mark Howell recounted the incident Thursday at Myrtle Beach International Airport as part of an effort to highlight examples of dangerous items recently carried by passengers departing the airport.

Improving pupils’ speaking and listening skills is just magic, says head

It may seem like it would only be of use to pupils at Hogwarts, but teaching children magic could help with their education, it has been suggested. Magic can help with dexterity and in learning skills such as co-ordination and presentation, as well as boosting confidence in public speaking It may seem like it would only be of use to pupils at Hogwarts, but teaching children magic could help with their education, it has been suggested.

Bros before floes for Humboldt penguin Dippy

At 21 years old he is the senior bird in the flock, and most of his feathered friends have already paired up. But Dippy proved to be more of a people-penguin, and he has grown particularly fond of aquarist Dave Warriner, who readily admits that tending to Dippy and his penguin entourage is his favourite daily duty.

Allison Williams thinks her job is ‘so weird’

The 28-year-old actress - who plays the role of Marnie Michaels in the HBO series - has described her career in the film and entertainment industry as very bizarre because she has had to film a number of sex scenes in the comedy drama and now doesn't "bat an eyelid" at any of the racy parts she's involved in. Speaking to the Metro newspaper, the brunette beauty said: "I am so accustomed to sex scenes, having the weird distinction of having done the most on 'Girls', thank you very much.

Rosie O’Donnell mirrors Steve Bannon in new Twitter pic

In this Jan. 31, 2014, file photo, poses television personality Rosie O'Donnell attends "Howard Stern's Birthday Bash," presented by SiriusXM in New York. After saying she'd like to play President Donald Trump's controversial adviser Steve Bannon on "Saturday Night Live," O'Donnell has apparently changed her Twitter profile picture to make herself look like him.

View from NASA’s research lab 20,000 feet above Washington

Every air traveler knows the frustration of descending toward a busy airport - yes, Sea-Tac included - just to have the pilot circle around the runway rather than land, to stall time due to heavy air traffic. NASA is midway through a series of data collection flights over Eastern Washington that will help them improve a new Air Traffic Management technology designed to help pilots adjust their flight pattern so they arrive at the airport in an orderly stream.

Elephant habitats shrink in India as encroachments increase

In this Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017, file photo, wild elephants stand amid grass as Indian villagers try to chase them away from their Misamari village on the outskirts of Gauhati, Assam state, India. Wildlife activists say human encroachment in the forests of northeast India have forced elephants out of their natural habitats, triggering conflicts with locals.

Conte: This Chelsea transfer deal was – very strange’

Antonio Conte has described Oscar's A 60million transfer to Shanghai SIPG as 'very strange' and believes China's methods of offering huge sums of cash to players will not be beneficial in the long run. The Chelsea manager saw the Brazilian leave Stamford Bridge in January in the biggest deal of the January transfer window.

2nd Battle of Atlanta? Giant Civil War painting on the move

The crane that will lift a panoramic painting depicting the Battle of Atlanta from the Civil War is seen at Grant Park in Atlanta on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Moving the 6-ton Cyclorama - one of the world's largest paintings - from the park to the Atlanta History Center across town marks a major milestone in its restoration, historians said.

Statehouse leaders say Strange appointment – awkward,’ casts – cloud’

Newly appointed U.S. Sen. Luther Strange looks at Gov. Robert Bentley before Bentley signed the document officially appointing Strange to the Senate during a press conference Thursday in Montgomery. [BRYNN ANDERSON/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS] MONTGOMERY - While Luther Strange was in Washington, D.C., on Thursday becoming the state's next U.S. senator, several members of the Alabama Legislature, including Republicans, questioned the appointment.

New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions

Deciphering Phil Jackson's latest weird tweet What is Phil trying to say? Check out this story on greenfield-westallisnow.com: http://usat.ly/2k9GrDy New York Knicks president Phil Jackson answers questions during a news conference at the team's training facility in Greenburgh, N.Y. Jackson took what appeared to be another dig at forward Carmelo Anthony in a tweet on Feb. 7, 2017. The New York Knicks have had a lot of problems this season , and on Wednesday night, things only got much worse.

Chinese officials punished for dozing in motivation meeting

Six officials in central China's Hubei province have been punished for dozing off in a meeting on how to motivate lazy bureaucrats, state media and the local government said. Pictures of the sleeping officials have received widespread coverage in Chinese media over the past two days, amid President Xi Jinping's sweeping crackdown on corruption, extravagance and dereliction of duty.

Hawaii man with Syrian family wants to join travel ban suit

In this Feb. 3, 2017, file photo, Hawaii Attorney General Doug Chin speaks at a news conference in Honolulu announcing the state of Hawaii has filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's travel ban. Chin said Trump's travel ban on people from seven mostly Muslim countries is personally affecting the family of the Muslim Association of Hawaii's imam.

‘This is a shocker’: Worst call in history?

GETTING Virat Kohli out on his home turf is no mean feat, but this attempt from Bangladesh is just laughable. The visitors requested a decision review against the Indian skipper on day one of a stand-alone Test in India in what could be the most desperate attempt at snagging a wicket we'll see this year.

Passing Strange

Penned by Stew and coming to Houston audiences courtesy of Obsidian Theater in association with SRO Productions, the story follows a young black man, Youth, as he leaves the City of Angels for Europe to follow in the footsteps of his heroes, Josephine Baker and James Baldwin.

Activists crowd meeting on proposed pipeline under Potomac

Jason Hamil, a project management worker, answers citizen questions during a TransCanada open house to explain a proposed gas pipeline beneath the Potomac River, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. A Potomac River protection group organized a demonstration against plans for a pipeline beneath the river that would carry natural gas from Pennsylvania to West Virginia.