Thursday, June 30, 2016

Istanbul attack planner reportedly identified as Chechen ISIS trainer


Attentato Istanbul, colpito il simbolo del ponte tra Europa ed Asia

ISTANBUL A Chechen terrorist responsible for training Russian-speaking militants for ISIS is believed to be the planner of Tuesdays deadly Istanbul airport massacre that killed 43, according to Turkish media.

Akhmed Chatayev was identified on a UN sanctions list as an ISIS leader and was wanted by Russian authorities, Reuters reported citing the pro-government Yeni Safak newspaper. Chatayev had been wanted for links to terrorism since 2008, Russia Today reported, citing Russian news agency Ria Novosti.

Another attacker, also Chechen, was named as Osman Vadinov by the Hurriyet newspaper. Vadinov reportedly arrived in Turkey in 2015 from Raqqa, the Syrian capital of ISIS so-called caliphate. Turkish officials did not confirm either Chatayev or Vadinov as being involved in the attack.

Turkish police on Thursday linked the airport suicide bombers to Russia, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, and rounded up 13 more suspects in connection with the attack.State-run Anadolu Agency said the raids were carried out in Istanbul"s Pendik, Basaksehir and Sultanbeyli neighborhoods, which span the city"s Asian and European sides.

Police seized three hunting rifles and documents relating to ISIS.

Authorities said all information suggests the shooting and suicide bombing attack by three assailants late Tuesday on one of the world"s busiest airports was the work of ISIS.

Of those killed, 19 were foreign nationals, three of whom had dual citizenship. More than 230 people were hurt in the attack. Thursday marked a second day of funerals and mourning.

There was no immediate claim of responsibility by the militant group, which used Turkey as a crossing point to establish itself in neighboring Syria and Iraq. ISIS this week boasted to have cells in Turkey, among other countries.

In separate large-scale police operations, nine suspects believed to be linked to ISIS were also detained in the coastal city of Izmir. It was not clear if the suspects had any links to the carnage at the airport.

The report said the suspects were in contact with ISIS militants in Syria and were engaged in "activities that were in line with the organization"s aims and interests," including providing financial sources, recruits and logistical support.

Days before the Istanbul attack, on June 25, security forces killed two suspected Islamic State militants who were trying to cross the border illegally and ignored orders from security forces to stop, according to local media reports.

One of the two militants was wanted by Turkey on suspicion that he would carry out suicide attacks in the capital Ankara or in the southern city of Adana, Anadolu said.

Turkey shares long, porous borders with both Syria and Iraq, where ISIS controls large pockets of territory. The government has blamed ISIS for several major bombings over the past year, including in the capital Ankara, and on tourists in Istanbul.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Wednesday, June 29, 2016

The latest on the Steven Stamkos situation (Updates)


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6/28/16 | 6:56PM: On TSN 690, Pierre LeBrun was asked about the Rangers and Stamkos and said "I don"t sense it at this point. I have thought of them too and the impression that I got, but at this time of year you don"t know the truth and the difference between fiction and truth is what we get paid to do but I got the sense that the Rangers were not going to be a player at this point."

TSN put the odds on Stamkos signing with Tampa or Detroit at 3-1, Buffalo 4-1, Toronto 9-2, MTL 13-2, Vancouver 9-1, Boston 10-1.

8:55AM: Dave Feschuk wrote on Saturday that "more than one NHL executive" believe that the Rangers will come forward with a "hefty contract offer." (The Star)

One estimate of what the Rangers would be willing to spend "gazillions." (The Star)

John Shannon also said on Saturday, after listing the Leafs, Sabres and Red Wings, "the fourth team that I think is going to be a huge factor is the New York Rangers. I think the Rangers are going to have to find a way to move some contracts out to bid for Stamkos but they are truly interested in doing that, that is a fact and the Rangers could be a big factor in the Stamkos derby starting on July 1." (Sportsnet)

6/27/16 | 1PM: Larry Brooks writes that if the Rangers were planning to go after Steven Stamkos, wouldn"t they have traded guys like Nash, Stepan or Brassard at a discount to clear cap space? (NY Post)

6/25/16 | 11:16AM: On the NHL Network, John Shannon listed the Rangers as a team to watch in the Steven Stamkos derby.

Shannon said that he doesn"t think the Rangers are a team that has been looked at a lot because of their cap situation but "that could change."

He said that there was a belief on the draft floor that a big offer could be coming from the Rangers.

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TV personalities charged after baby"s positive cocaine test


Attorney Michael Piccarrreta discusses the case of Som and Krystin Lisaius.

ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) Two Tucson, Arizona, TV personalities pleaded not guilty to drug and child abuse charges after tests revealed there was cocaine in their baby"s system.

Krystin and Somchai Lisaius were in court on Monday.

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Johnny Manziel plans to be sober starting July 1


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Jun 29th 2016 1:54PM

According to TMZ Sports, 2012 Heisman Trophy winner and former Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Johnny Manziel says that he"ll stop partying once he returns from his last vacation in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico on July 1st.

Manziel"s partying led him to be released by the Browns less than two years after drafting him in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Texas A&M University. He became a locker room distraction and the Browns parted ways with him shortly after new head coach Hue Jackson took over during 2016 NFL free agency.

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Manziel does plan to get back into the NFL, but will have to curb his off-field antics if any respectable organization will even consider signing him. The most recent development in the Manziel downward spiral was a leaked Instagram post of a girl Manziel is partying with down in Cabo San Lucas is seen holding sunscreen and half a dozen small bags of drugs, presumably cocaine.

TMZ Sports spoke with Manziel and he assured them that those drugs weren"t his. He told TMZ Sports that he"s hanging out in a Cabo San Lucas mansion with 20 people, some of whom he doesn"t know, that he"s not doing any drugs on vacation, and plans to get back into the grind of training to get back into the NFL on July 1st.

The NFL has been a league willing to give its athletes second chances, but at this time, Manziel"s partying has made him toxic and no team will want to bring him into their locker room until he gets sober and gets his off the field issues under complete control. He had the talent to be a first round pick, but hasn"t had the maturity to have the staying power in the NFL.

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FILE - in this Dec. 6, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel walks off the field at halftime of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland. The Browns said in a statement, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, that Manziel"s troubles off the field have undermined his teammates and the organization. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

FILE - In this Dec. 20, 2015, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel speaks with media members following the team"s 30-13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in an NFL football game in Seattle. The Browns said in a statement, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2016, that Manziel"s troubles off the field have undermined his teammates and the organization. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel looks to pass against the Seattle Seahawks in the second half of an NFL football game in Seattle. Johnny Manziel"s ex-girlfriend told police the Cleveland Browns quarterback hit her during an argument last weekend in Texas and said he appeared to be on drugs. Fort Worth police released a report Thursday, Feb. 4, 2016 that provided the first details of the altercation Saturday night between Manziel and Colleen Crowley. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund, File)

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel reacts after being selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, Thursday, May 8, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

FILE - In this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel celebrates after a 60-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Travis Benjamin in the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans in Cleveland. Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend that police say involved alcohol, Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel warms up before an NFL football training camp scrimmage game Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel addresses the media after NFL football minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel walks to the locker room after practice at NFL football training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel calls a play during NFL football minicamp in Berea, Ohio, Wednesday, June 17, 2015. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel, right, hands a football back to Carter Atwater, 5, from Rocky River, Ohio after signing it after practice at the NFL football team"s training camp Thursday, July 30, 2015, in Berea, Ohio. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns looks on prior to the star of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20, 2015: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns laughs while stretching prior to a game against the Tennessee Titans on September 20, 2015 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 28-14. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 04: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns listens to Joe Haden #23 on the sideline during the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 20, 2015: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns runs out of the tackle of safety Coty Sensabaugh #24 of the Tennessee Titans during a game on September 20, 2015 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 28-14. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the field during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-9. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns leaves the field after the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before the start of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

COLLEGE STATION, TX - NOVEMBER 07: Former Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel at Kyle Field on November 7, 2015 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 13, 2015: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns awaits the snap during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on December 13, 2015 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won 24-10. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 13: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 13, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Andrew Weber/Getty Images)

BEREA, OH - DECEMBER 11, 2015: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns walks onto the field during a practice on December 11, 2015 at the Cleveland Browns traininst facility in Berea, Ohio. Cleveland will host the San Francisco 49ers on December 13 at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the sideline during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on November 15, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Browns 30-9. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 of the Cleveland Browns rushes against defensive end Cassius Marsh #91 of the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 20, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Browns 30-13. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

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TV personalities charged after baby"s positive cocaine test


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ORO VALLEY, Ariz. (AP) Two Tucson, Arizona, TV personalities pleaded not guilty to drug and child abuse charges after tests revealed there was cocaine in their baby"s system.

Krystin and Somchai Lisaius were in court on Monday.

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Understanding $140M: 10 things Andrew Luck could buy with his monster payday


Gottlieb: Andrew Luck re-signs with Colts

Andrew Luck"s new 6-year, $140 million deal makes him the NFL"s highest-paid player. The 10 players below him are also QBs. Who are they? Phil Friend/IndyStar

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck, practices at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center, Thursday, June 9, 2016.(Photo: Kelly Wilkinson / IndyStar)Buy Photo

$140 million. It"s stupid money. It"s money that we can"t even understand. But Andrew Luck"s going to have to get his head around it with his new contract.

Now, he won"t receive the money in a lump sum, but for the sake of visualizing just how much cash this is, we"re going to pretend he will.

Here"s just how much money Andrew Luck is going to make:

  • He could buy a Boeing 757 and still have $40 million to spare.
  • If he donated all his money to Gleaners Food Bank, he could provide 420 million meals to hungry Hoosiers. That would feed every person in the combined populations of Fort Wayne and Evansvillethree meals a day for a year.
  • He could buy the naming rights for Lucas Oil Stadium. The Lucas family provided a paltry $122 million over 20 years.
  • He could buy 146 of the most expensive guitar Jim Irsay has ever purchased -- aFender Stratocaster used byBob Dylan.
  • Since he"s a big reader, he could donate his whole haul to IndyReads and provide76,712 YEARS of literacy training.

Your move, Luck.

Allison Carter is an engagement producer at IndyStar. Andrew Luck, if you"re reading this and want to toss some cash my way, get a Twitter account and follow me @AllisonLCarter. Let"s talk.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) prepares to pass in a 2013 game arter against the Denver Broncos. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) during a 2013 game against the Buffalo Bills. Thomas J. Russo, USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Luck shakes hands with Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning after the two faced off in a game in 2013 that was Manning"s return to Indianapolis. Thomas J. Russo, USA TODAY Sports

Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws a pass as he is hit by Denver Broncos defensive tackle Terrance Knighton (94) during a 2013 game. Thomas J. Russo, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) prepares to pass in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos in 2013. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) passes in a 2013 game against the Tennessee Titans. Jim Brown, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) is chased by an Arizona Cardinals defender during a 2013 game. Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws a pass while being pressured by Houston Texans in 2013. Brian Spurlock USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck throws a pass during a 2013 game against the Houston Texans. Brian Spurlock. USA TODAY Sports

Andrew Luck (12) throws a pass during the second half of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Denny Medle, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck runs n for a touchdown in a 2012 game against the Cleveland Browns Jabaal Sheard. Matt Kryger, Indianapolis Star

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck walks off the field after his NFL debut in 2012 against the Chicago Bears. Mike DiNovo, USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck signs autographs after minicamp practice at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2012 Brian Spurlock, USA TODAY Sports

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, left, introduces quarterback Andrew Luck as the first overall pick of the 2012 NFL draft by the Indianapolis Colts. James Lang, USA TODAY Sports

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7 things to know now: Pat Summitt dies; Ikea recall; abortion, gun rulings


Deaths of 3 Children Prompts Massive IKEA Recall

Here"s a roundup of news trending across the nation and world today.

What to know now:

1. Supreme Court rulings: The U.S. Supreme Court struck down restrictions in a Texas abortion law Monday, a decision that could lead to challenges to abortion legislation across the nation. In other rulings, the court upheld a law that keeps those convicted of domestic violence from owing a firearm, and set aside the bribery conviction of former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell.

2. Mississippi ruling: A district judge in Mississippi ruled Monday that clerks in the state cannot deny same-s*x marriage licenses to homosexual couples, despite a new state law set to go into effect on July 1. The law, HB 1523, allows clerks to recuse themselves from providing a marriage license to same-s*x couples if they feel it is against their religious belief. The law does, however, require that clerks provide information on howsame-s*x couples can get a marriage license. "If this opinion by the federal court denies even one Mississippian of their fundamental right to practice their religion, then all Mississippians are denied their 1st Amendment rights, Lt. Gov.Tate Reevessaid Monday. I hope the states attorneys will quickly appeal this decision to the5th Circuitto protect the deeply held religious beliefs of all Mississippians.

3. Tebow helps with emergency: Former University of Florida and NFL quarterback Tim Tebow came to the aid of the family of a man having a heart attack on a Delta Airlines flight to Phoenix on Sunday. As the man became ill, passengers and crew offered to help, according to one witness. Some offered the man medical help while Tebow comforted the family and prayed with a section of the plane, the witness said. I observed a guy walking down the aisle. That guy was Tim Tebow. He met with the family as they cried on his shoulder! I watched Tim pray with the entire section of the plane for this man. He made a stand for G*d in a difficult situation, witness Richard Gotti said.

4. Pat Summitt dies: Pat Summitt, the winningest coach -- male or female -- in NCAA Division I basketball, died early Tuesday. Summitt who led Tennessee"s Lady Vols to eight championships, was diagnosed in 2011 with early-onset Alzheimer"s disease. Summitt was 64.

5. Ikea recalls chests: Ikea is recalling several chests and dressers after six children died when the furniture fell on them. The company has issued a voluntary recall of about 29 million chests and dressers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission says. At least 36 children have been injured by the chests and dressers, according to the company. Ikea is offering a refund or repair kit for the affected dressers.

And one more

All of you celebrating someones birthday today can relax you wont have to fork over any royalties when you warble out Happy Birthday To You at the party. A district judge ruled Monday that the song is now in the public domain, meaning no one owns the song or can charge anyone for using it commercially. The ruling ends the claims of ownership Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing company that has been collecting royalties on the song for years.

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