Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Brotherly dispute over what TV show to watch led to one stabbed in buttocks the other dead
A 45-year-old man from Beaumont, Texas, is dead and his 35-year-old brother is recovering from a stab wound after the two fought over what television programme to watch early on Sunday morning, according to a news release from the Beaumont Police department. The older brother who died has been identified as Lynell Whittington.
Police said they will not release the younger brother's name unless he is charged. Officers were called to a house in north Beaumont at around 12:30am. An elderly man called 911 saying his adult sons were fighting and one was unconscious. As officers responded, a 911 dispatcher got a call from a person at a house who reported that the younger son had run to their house after being stabbed.
Both brothers were taken to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth ER. Whittington died at the hospital. The younger brother received stitches for a laceration to his buttocks. Witnesses at the scene told officers that the two brothers began arguing over what television show to watch. During the argument, the younger brother began to change the television channel and Whittington attacked him with a sharp object.
A fight broke out and during the fight, Whittington was rendered unconscious. That is when the younger brother was able to escape and run to the neighbour's house. Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide. They made no arrests at this time pending further investigation and presentation of the final case to the grand jury.
Police said they will not release the younger brother's name unless he is charged. Officers were called to a house in north Beaumont at around 12:30am. An elderly man called 911 saying his adult sons were fighting and one was unconscious. As officers responded, a 911 dispatcher got a call from a person at a house who reported that the younger son had run to their house after being stabbed.
Both brothers were taken to Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth ER. Whittington died at the hospital. The younger brother received stitches for a laceration to his buttocks. Witnesses at the scene told officers that the two brothers began arguing over what television show to watch. During the argument, the younger brother began to change the television channel and Whittington attacked him with a sharp object.
A fight broke out and during the fight, Whittington was rendered unconscious. That is when the younger brother was able to escape and run to the neighbour's house. Detectives are investigating the death as a homicide. They made no arrests at this time pending further investigation and presentation of the final case to the grand jury.
Mother accused of throwing knives at son in dispute over missing pork chops
A 15-year-old boy said his mother cut him with a knife when she became angry over pork chops.
Yolanda Veasley, 57, of Dayton, Ohio, was arrested on charges of felonious assault.
Police were called to Good Samaritan Hospital on Saturday after 8pm where they met with the 15-year-old victim and his aunt. The victim told police he called his aunt after his mother had stabbed him for eating pork chops. His aunt then took him to the hospital. The aunt told police Veasley was angry because she is on food stamps and has a fixed income.
She said Veasley cooked four pork chops the night before, but when she woke up on Saturday three were gone and her son lied about eating them. The aunt said Veasley then began to throw knives at the victim. The aunt said Veasley was drunk. Police noted the victim suffered a cut to his hand. Police caught up with Veasley at her home.
She told officers her son knocked her to the ground, which started the incident. Police said being knocked to the ground didn’t justify throwing a deadly weapon; officers said Veasley agreed. Officers said they found various knives on the kitchen counter and in the sink including a meat cleaver. They also found bloody towels. Children Services was contacted.
Police were called to Good Samaritan Hospital on Saturday after 8pm where they met with the 15-year-old victim and his aunt. The victim told police he called his aunt after his mother had stabbed him for eating pork chops. His aunt then took him to the hospital. The aunt told police Veasley was angry because she is on food stamps and has a fixed income.
She said Veasley cooked four pork chops the night before, but when she woke up on Saturday three were gone and her son lied about eating them. The aunt said Veasley then began to throw knives at the victim. The aunt said Veasley was drunk. Police noted the victim suffered a cut to his hand. Police caught up with Veasley at her home.
She told officers her son knocked her to the ground, which started the incident. Police said being knocked to the ground didn’t justify throwing a deadly weapon; officers said Veasley agreed. Officers said they found various knives on the kitchen counter and in the sink including a meat cleaver. They also found bloody towels. Children Services was contacted.
Siberian husky stuck in storm drain rescued
A Siberian husky has returned home safely after somehow getting trapped in a storm drain in the Encanto neighbourhood of San Diego.
Two animal control officers arrived within minutes of the call on Friday to find the one-and-a-half-year old dog sticking her head out of the drain. When the officers approached, the dog retreated into the storm drain.
Officers blocked the pipe at the end of the drain to prevent the husky from going any deeper into the system and then restrained the dog and walked it down the drain until they reached a metal grate.
Deputy Director of Animal Services Dan DeSousa said a Good Samaritan was strong enough to pull the grate up and away and the dog was lifted out. The husky, named Bella, was scanned for a microchip and returned to her owner. It’s unknown how the dog got into the drain.
Two animal control officers arrived within minutes of the call on Friday to find the one-and-a-half-year old dog sticking her head out of the drain. When the officers approached, the dog retreated into the storm drain.
Officers blocked the pipe at the end of the drain to prevent the husky from going any deeper into the system and then restrained the dog and walked it down the drain until they reached a metal grate.
Deputy Director of Animal Services Dan DeSousa said a Good Samaritan was strong enough to pull the grate up and away and the dog was lifted out. The husky, named Bella, was scanned for a microchip and returned to her owner. It’s unknown how the dog got into the drain.
Dozens dead at funeral after drinking beer possibly contaminated with crocodile bile
At least 69 people have died after drinking poisonous beer at a funeral in Mozambique, health authorities confirmed. The beer was locally brewed and is believed to have been contaminated with crocodile bile during the funeral. A toddler was among those killed.
The toll of the people affected did not stop there. Reportedly, another 49 victims have been admitted to hospital and 146 others have visited the hospital with poisoning symptoms, district health official Alex Albertini said. There is a risk that the death toll might climb, as health authorities admitted they do not have the resources to deal with this kind of situation.
All of the victims are said to have attended the funeral on Saturday, where they drank the locally brewed beer Pombe, according to Albertini. Police investigation has discovered that the beer was likely contaminated with crocodile bile during the funeral. Those who drank the beer in the morning of the funeral day reported no signs of illness, while those drinking it in the afternoon got sick, according to authorities.
The woman, who was in charge of brewing the beer also died from poisoning. All the blood and beer samples are being sent to the capital Maputo for testing as regional offices do not have the right technology. “We don’t have the capacity to test the samples,” provincial health director Carle Mosse said. Am investigation into the incident is ongoing and health officials are helping the affected families by collecting donations of food and other items.
The toll of the people affected did not stop there. Reportedly, another 49 victims have been admitted to hospital and 146 others have visited the hospital with poisoning symptoms, district health official Alex Albertini said. There is a risk that the death toll might climb, as health authorities admitted they do not have the resources to deal with this kind of situation.
All of the victims are said to have attended the funeral on Saturday, where they drank the locally brewed beer Pombe, according to Albertini. Police investigation has discovered that the beer was likely contaminated with crocodile bile during the funeral. Those who drank the beer in the morning of the funeral day reported no signs of illness, while those drinking it in the afternoon got sick, according to authorities.
The woman, who was in charge of brewing the beer also died from poisoning. All the blood and beer samples are being sent to the capital Maputo for testing as regional offices do not have the right technology. “We don’t have the capacity to test the samples,” provincial health director Carle Mosse said. Am investigation into the incident is ongoing and health officials are helping the affected families by collecting donations of food and other items.
Man who had been in coma for over a year woke up when nurses wafted cash under his nose
A Chinese man who had spent more than a year in a coma suddenly woke up when nurses wafted some cash under his nose.
One sniff of a 100 Yuan note (£10, $16) was all it took to bring back Shenzhen resident Xiao Li as he lay unconscious in his hospital bed.
“It was extraordinary,” said chief medic Dr. Liu Tang. “I’ve never seen anything like it in 20 years as a doctor.” Li fell into his coma in August 2013 after spending nearly a week at an internet cafe without sleep. He had passed out as he was researching business ideas. For months doctors searched for a way to awaken Li, but to no avail.
It wasn’t until his family revealed what he loved most in the world that they found their key to success. “We had asked his family what really drove him, and they were very clear that it was money,” Tang said. “When we learned about his fondness for money we experimented with notes and change.
“Memories of smell and sound can be very powerful stimulants,” he added. “We found that a crisp, new 100 Yuan note crumpled under his nose worked best.” While Li’s family continues to hope for the best as he continues his therapy in Shenzen, doctors urged them to remain cautious.
“It was extraordinary,” said chief medic Dr. Liu Tang. “I’ve never seen anything like it in 20 years as a doctor.” Li fell into his coma in August 2013 after spending nearly a week at an internet cafe without sleep. He had passed out as he was researching business ideas. For months doctors searched for a way to awaken Li, but to no avail.
It wasn’t until his family revealed what he loved most in the world that they found their key to success. “We had asked his family what really drove him, and they were very clear that it was money,” Tang said. “When we learned about his fondness for money we experimented with notes and change.
“Memories of smell and sound can be very powerful stimulants,” he added. “We found that a crisp, new 100 Yuan note crumpled under his nose worked best.” While Li’s family continues to hope for the best as he continues his therapy in Shenzen, doctors urged them to remain cautious.
Saudi fatwa bans snow camels and snowmen
Following snowfall in northern areas of Saudi Arabia, local residents drew on their imagination and sense of fun, braving the cold weather to build snow camels in a rare tribute to the local culture.
However, religious scholar Mohammad Saleh Al Minjed, has said that building snowmen or snow animals was not acceptable in Islam.
The fatwa said that building snowmen or any replica of an animal, even if it is for fun or recreation, could not be condoned.
Only lifeless things, such as ships, fruit and buildings could be imitated, the fatwa said.
However, religious scholar Mohammad Saleh Al Minjed, has said that building snowmen or snow animals was not acceptable in Islam.
The fatwa said that building snowmen or any replica of an animal, even if it is for fun or recreation, could not be condoned.
Only lifeless things, such as ships, fruit and buildings could be imitated, the fatwa said.
In-heat bull elephant has taken to crushing cars
An in-heat bull elephant has crushed four cars in 10 days at a national park in Thailand, the latest of which had a terrified family inside the vehicle.
The wild bull pachyderm approached the silver car on Saturday, which is stopped in the middle of the road in the Khao Yai National Park. The elephant then appeared to sit on the bonnet briefly before standing up and testing the metal with its foot. The pachyderm then slowly climbed up onto the car, somehow managing to fit all four of its giant feet on the bonnet, crushing it with its weight.
The family inside the car had just arrived at the park, a popular tourist spot, to celebrate National Children’s Day. Khao Yai National Park chief Kanchit Srinoppawan said no one was hurt in the incident but the car’s bonnet was crushed and the windscreen shattered. Less than two weeks ago, on January 1, the same elephant was responsible for damaging three more vehicles.
YouTube link. News video with additional footage.
Patarapol Maneeorn, a vet who has cared for elephants in the park said the animal was “in heat” and likely stressed. "In the mating season, the elephant might have developed some stress. Moving vehicles might have added to the tension," he said.
The wild bull pachyderm approached the silver car on Saturday, which is stopped in the middle of the road in the Khao Yai National Park. The elephant then appeared to sit on the bonnet briefly before standing up and testing the metal with its foot. The pachyderm then slowly climbed up onto the car, somehow managing to fit all four of its giant feet on the bonnet, crushing it with its weight.
The family inside the car had just arrived at the park, a popular tourist spot, to celebrate National Children’s Day. Khao Yai National Park chief Kanchit Srinoppawan said no one was hurt in the incident but the car’s bonnet was crushed and the windscreen shattered. Less than two weeks ago, on January 1, the same elephant was responsible for damaging three more vehicles.
YouTube link. News video with additional footage.
Patarapol Maneeorn, a vet who has cared for elephants in the park said the animal was “in heat” and likely stressed. "In the mating season, the elephant might have developed some stress. Moving vehicles might have added to the tension," he said.
Runaway rhea is too fast for police to catch
A bird which can grow up to 6ft and is capable of speeds of 40mph is evading capture by police, with another also on the run.
Police managed to locate one of the fugitive rheas in Brent Pelham, Hertfordshire, this weekend, but were unable to catch it.
The bird, an ostrich-like, flightless bird native to South America, was first spotted by a member of the public on Friday at around 6.30pm. On Sunday morning, East Hertfordshire rural police attended a further sighting of the bird, and tweeted: “PC Watson & PCSO Steve have located the Rhea, the problem is they can’t keep up with it.”
It is believed that two rheas escaped from a property in Essex in February and have now travelled into East Hertfordshire. While police will become involved if the birds pose a danger to public safety, for example if they walk into a road, it is the responsibility of the owners to locate and capture the birds.
Police advise the public not to approach the birds, which may become scared and run into a road, or cause a danger to others. East Hertfordshire rural police ask anyone who spots either of the rheas to call them.
You can see video footage of the runaway rhea here.
The bird, an ostrich-like, flightless bird native to South America, was first spotted by a member of the public on Friday at around 6.30pm. On Sunday morning, East Hertfordshire rural police attended a further sighting of the bird, and tweeted: “PC Watson & PCSO Steve have located the Rhea, the problem is they can’t keep up with it.”
It is believed that two rheas escaped from a property in Essex in February and have now travelled into East Hertfordshire. While police will become involved if the birds pose a danger to public safety, for example if they walk into a road, it is the responsibility of the owners to locate and capture the birds.
Police advise the public not to approach the birds, which may become scared and run into a road, or cause a danger to others. East Hertfordshire rural police ask anyone who spots either of the rheas to call them.
You can see video footage of the runaway rhea here.
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