Confusion over arrest reports in Boston bombing

CNN) -- [Breaking news update at 2:36 p.m. Wednesday]

There is conflicting information as to whether someone has been arrested in connection with the Boston Marathon bombings. A federal law enforcement source told CNN's Fran Townsend that someone was arrested. But later, two senior administration officials and another federal official told Townsend that there had been a misunderstanding among officials and that no one has been arrested.

[Original story, posted at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday]

Authorities arrested a suspect Wednesday in the fatal bombings at the Boston Marathon, a federal law enforcement source told CNN's Fran Townsend.

Couple Commits Suícide Together, Signs Note as Romeo and Juliet

A couple in Whyke Marsh, Chichester decided to emulate William Shakespeare’s world-famous “Romeo and Juliet” tale and take their own lives. In a text message sent to a mental health employee the night before they carried out the act, Christopher Stonehouse texted: “Alphira and I have chosen to end our lives. We have suffered for too long and cannot bear it any longer. Our backdoor and gate are unlocked.”

Alphira, 27, and Christopher, 44, were found on November 8, 2012.  Det. Sergeant Sally Arbuckle came into the home and found a note that read: ”Unless you are the emergency services, do not enter. Alphira and Chris, aka Romeo and Juliet.” Det.

THIS IS MY AFFAIR STORY –26YRS OLD GIRL WHO HAD 26 AB*RTIONS

I am 26 years old. I simply got into s*x out of ignorance like millions of young people today. My addiction placed me as the highest abortionist in the world at age of 26 and now, I have a sad story to tell. Until I found myself in a total mess, I never really had any Idea what premarital s*x was all about. I never knew it was so useless and killing. Before I got into it, I use to think it was some fun and I dreamt of it more often than not. 

I wished with all my heart to have a boyfriend whom we would explore it together, little did I know that I was being nasty to myself. Because of things I see on TV and magazine, I thought having s*x was so much fun, I fantasized about it each time I felt lonely.

Monalisa Ex- Husband’s Marriage Crashes Again

According to sources, the second (or third) marriage of Segun Dejo Richards has crashed. Monalisa Chinda’s ex husband remarried in January 2011 less than two years after his marriage to the actress ended due to accusations of infidelity and domestic abuse.
 
Dejo married Louisiana – US based Lamide Richards less than a year after he met her while she was on vacation in Nigeria.

Ini Edo's Hot Body

What do you think of her outfit?

See The Crazy Things This Lady Did Just So A Man Could Marry Her

If you're a single lady and have been under pressure to find a man that will put a ring on your finger. This is the time to get your acts together and position yourself properly. Stop playing hard to get, especially if you know that age is not on your side and it's worse if you are not even a beautiful girl.

This lady selected men when she was young. Now men are 'scarce' for her. See her story below:

Show Me The Market Where They Sell Husband, I Will Buy One...

I have heard the question ‘are you married?’ more than the birthday wishes I receive annually. At first, I used to sheepishly answer ‘no oooo, not yet’, then I continued to ‘very soon’. After a while, I started claiming it by fire by force, claiming that the man is on his way to meet me. All these haven’t changed the fact that some years down the line, I am still not married.

Ali’s Acclaimed Ambassadorial Pact With Samsung

The world of Ali Nuhu is quite amazing; it keeps unfolding dribs and drabs. His foray into Nollywood started from Kannywood (the Hausa movie industry). Whenever you ask the high spirited actor why he preferred acting as a career, after studying Geography at the university, he would simply say: “I have always wanted to act; I knew I would act someday, but how it would start was unknown to me.”

His career got started when he read a copy of an advertisement. “It was about an audition and they needed a cast for a film. That was after my graduation. However, the film that shot me to limelight was a Hausa movie called ‘Dijangala’, which bagged the award for Best Hausa Film at the nation’s biennial film business, the Zuma Film Festival in Abuja, in 2008.

My Shame: How My B***bs Got Exposed On Stage – Omawumi Opens Up

In a male dominated industry like the Nigerian music industry, first runner-up at the Idol West Africa, Omawumi Megbele, has proven to be a force to be reckoned with. Some music critics in Nigeria have likened her to the legendary Onyeka Onwenu, who the singer did a duet with recently.
 
When it comes to dressing, Omawumi mostly rocks short gown which barely covers the whole of her thighs and at some instances, the shoulder region of her body is always exposed.

Thatcher Laid To Rest Amid Pomp and Protests

 LONDON – Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first female prime minister who led the country for 11 years, was laid to rest today in a  ceremonial funeral with full military honors, the kind normally reserved for senior members of the royal family.

Flanked by members of the armed forces, Thatcher’s coffin was then carried on a horse-drawn gun carriage in a procession lasting 19 minutes. It was draped in the Union Jack flag, with a note from her children that read “Beloved mother, always in our hearts.”

Iron Man’s Don Cheadle to show his metal in Sun webchat

 IRON Man 3 is set to soar to box office glory this Spring.

And we have our own live superhero webchat with actor Don Cheadle – AKA War Machine — at 3.05pm today.

Following the huge success of the last two instalments – and the record breaking Marvel movie Avengers Assemble – the movie is guaranteed to be a big hit.

Robert Downey Jr returns as Tony Stark, whose alter ego goes into battle against international terrorist The Mandarin, played by Sir Ben Kingsley.

Helping him out, for the second time in a row, is James Rhodes, who boasts his own armoured suit as War Machine.

Twitter Donates Promoted Trend to 'One Boston'

Entertainers, athletes and ordinary citizens aren't the only ones aiding Boston residents after Monday afternoon's deadly bombings at the Boston Marathon. Twitter lent a helping hand of its own on Tuesday in the form of a donated promoted trend on the microblogging network.
That's the #OneBoston hashtag you can see at the top of Twitter's list of worldwide trends.

What You Don`t Know About Wizkid’s Girlfriend, Omotani Omotayo

 Her name is Omotani Omotayo, a Yoruba girl, and from a very rich home. 

According to source, ‘wizkid don hammer cus her papa get too much money and all she wears are designer clothes’. She is a final year student in advertising in one of the universities in US. They were best friends for years before they started dating. Wizkid is so in-love with her that it is not even making sense again, the source added. They spent this last xmas holiday together and she was at every show he performed but a lot of people didn’t know her aside from his management team.

5 viral stories about Boston attacks that aren't true

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(CNN) -- In the aftermath of dramatic events like Monday's bombing attack at the Boston Marathon, it's a truth of our times that millions of people will get early bits of news via social media.

10 Touching Acts of Kindness at the Boston Marathon

In the 24 hours since the Boston Marathon bombings, amazing stories of kindness have also emerged.

From the first responders who ran fearlessly toward the smoke to the Bostonians who opened their doors to stranded runners, the Internet has found solace in reading and sharing the firsthand accounts of people who stepped up to help in a moment of tragedy.

We collected 10 examples of the kindness displayed during the aftermath of bombings. If you've seen any other stories worth sharing, please post in the comments below.

1. Joe Andruzzi

Former New England Patriots offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi carried a woman from the scene of the blast. He later released a statement that read:

"Marathon Monday should be about uplifting stories, personal challenges and fundraising milestones, but today's bombings irrevocably changed that. While I appreciate the interest in hearing our perspective on today's horrific events, the spotlight should remain firmly on the countless individuals — first responders, medics, EMTs, runners who crossed the finish line and kept on running straight to give blood, and the countless civilians who did whatever they could to save lives. They were the true heroes. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this senseless tragedy."

2. Carlos Arredondo

Carlos Arredondo, whose son died in Iraq, rushed toward the smoke following the explosions to help the injured. According to the Washington Post, Arredondo used the training he'd received as a fireman in his native Costa Rica to assist victims by creating makeshift tourniquets.

 

 

3. The man with orange juice

Boston resident giving us orange juice and offering a bathroom to use

 

 

 

 

 

4. The volunteer who jumped into action and shared his experience on Reddit

Redditor "Zadmxm" shared his story of rushing to help at the finish line. "To me, the possibility of getting injured is less important than the potential for helping others already injured," he shared on an AMA thread titled "IAmA 117th Boston Marathon Finish Line Volunteer."

 

 

 

 

5. The first responders

First responders

6. The woman who opened her doors

 

7. The volunteers who returned on Tuesday to help runners collect their belongings and medals

 

8. The local businesses that welcomed people

El Pelon Taqueria twits:

*Open wifi, place to charge your phone cold drinks, or just don't want to be alone- both stores regular hours

*Humbled by all the comments and my staff who didn't blink when asked and gladly served everyone who came through - they are my family

 

 

9. The people who offered their homes on a Google Doc

 

Kind folks also offered pizza.

 

 

 

 

 

10. The blood donors

NBC Sport Network twits:

*Reports of Marathon Runners that crossed finish line and continued to run to Mass General Hospital to give blood to victims

American Red Cross twits:

*Thanks to generosity of volunteer blood donors there is currently enough blood on the shelves to meet demand.

Yookos Celebrity Online Giveaways

Singer Davido, comedian Gbenga Adeyinka and blogger Olori Super Gal are giving away lots of goodies to their fans on their Yookos Pages. They are giving away airtime, phones, flat screen TVs courtesy Yookos. Click on the pages below and find out how you can win...

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