U.S. contract approved to speed tests of Mapp's Ebola drug

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• U.S. contract approved to speed tests of Mapp's Ebola drug
• Second US reporter murdered as Iraq forces advance
• Schoonmaker, Scorsese's right-hand woman, gets top Venice award
• GOP govs' group hits Democrats in Colorado, Maine
• Adviser bio page vanishes from Russian fund site
• Video purports to show beheading of U.S. journalist
• Jolie's bridal gown 'adorned with her children's art'
• The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store
• Family: Joan Rivers on life support
• Apple: celebs hacked in 'targeted attack', no iCloud breach
• Norwegian sails into luxury with Prestige purchase
• Venezuela rails against portrayal in US spy drama
• Detroit's historic bankruptcy trial begins
• Princeton worker told to choose medical pot or job
• The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store
• Islamic State issues video of beheading of U.S. hostage: SITE
• Kessler misses part of USC workout with toe injury
• 49ers' Harbaugh won't tolerate domestic violence
• Judge denies hold-out Detroit creditor motions to block evidence
• Peng beats Bencic to reach US Open semis
• Serena has ankle re-taped in US Open doubles loss
• Irish tax haul jumps, signals kinder 2015 budget
• Bieber charged with assault over photo incident
• Christie to Mexico on trade mission, 2016 politics
• Court: US can withhold Guantanamo detainee images
• NFL suspends Irsay 6 games, fines him $500,000
• Unbeaten US routs New Zealand 98-71 at worlds
• Pentagon: Al-Shabab leader was target of airstrike
• Islamic fighters besiege Nigerian city: Senator
• Obama addresses West Africans on facts about Ebola
• Islamic State claims to behead second US reporter
• School starts in Chicago with more safety guards
• US family grieving over new beheading video
• Putin's '2 weeks to Kiev' out of context: aide
• 32 teens escape from Nashville detention center
• Pakistan lawmakers back premier amid mass protests
• Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in Washington
• Coroner: Indiana teen killed by asphyxiation
• A look at dangers posed by the Islamic State group
• Maryland doc facing sex charge surrenders license

U.S. contract approved to speed tests of Mapp's Ebola drug Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:56 PM PDT Department of Health and Human Services said on Tuesday a federal contract worth up to $42.3 million would help accelerate testing of an experimental Ebola virus treatment that is being developed by privately held Mapp Biopharmaceutical Inc. The agency said an initial 18-month contract worth $24.9 million had been approved by its Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response and that the contract could be extended up to a total of $42.3 million Mapp, based in San Diego, will manufacture a small amount of the drug, called ZMapp, for early stage safety studies and for animal studies needed to prove its effectiveness and safety in people, the agency said in a statement. It binds to proteins on the Ebola virus and triggers the immune system to destroy them. Mapp previously developed two different cocktails of antibodies, but they protected only 43 percent of monkeys that were given the drug as late as five days after infection. On Friday, scientists reported that ZMapp had cured all 18 lab monkeys infected with Ebola in one trial, including those suffering fever and hemorrhaging that were hours from death.

Second US reporter murdered as Iraq forces advance Posted: 02 Sep 2014 01:05 PM PDT The so-called "Islamic State" has murdered a second American reporter, releasing another propaganda video Tuesday showing a masked militant with a British accent cutting the throat of a US captive. In the latest footage, 31-year-old reporter Steven Sotloff addresses the camera to say he is a victim of President Barack Obama's decision to press on with air strikes against the jihadists. A US spokeswoman said Washington was trying to authenticate the "sickening" footage, and British Prime Minister David Cameron said it depicted an "absolutely disgusting, despicable act." The footage was almost identical to a video the Islamic State released last month in response to Obama's ordering US air strikes, and showing the murder of 40-year-old reporter James Foley.

Schoonmaker, Scorsese's right-hand woman, gets top Venice award Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:50 PM PDT Oscar-winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker, who has worked hand-in-hand with director Martin Scorsese for over 40 years, was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement in Venice on Tuesday. The 74-year-old American has edited some of the biggest selling and critically acclaimed movies of the past 30 years, from "Goodfellas" to "Gangs of New York" and "The Wolf of Wall Street", and only works with Scorsese. After winning Oscars for "Raging Bull", "The Aviator" and "The Departed", Schoonmaker said she was honoured to be awarded the top Venice accolade -- and to be the first film editing artist to receive it in the festival's history. "I had started a six-week course at NYU (New York University) in editing when I first met Marty, and it changed my life," Schoonmaker told journalists at the world's oldest film festival ahead of the ceremony on Lido island in Italy's floating city.

GOP govs' group hits Democrats in Colorado, Maine Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — New campaign ads claim the Democratic governor of Colorado is soft on a convicted killer and the Democrats' hopeful in Maine would dole out millions in tax dollars to immigrants in the country illegally.

Adviser bio page vanishes from Russian fund site Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:46 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Until last weekend, the Russian Direct Investment Fund touted prominent U.S. and European executives who serve on its international advisory board by posting their names on its website. On Tuesday, that list was suddenly no longer accessible after one adviser recently stepped down.

Video purports to show beheading of U.S. journalist Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:45 PM PDT An Internet video purports to show the beheading of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff by the Islamic State group.

Jolie's bridal gown 'adorned with her children's art' Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:44 PM PDT Artwork drawn by Angelina Jolie's children was embroidered into her bridal gown and veil, adding a touch of whimsy to her wedding last month to Brad Pitt, celebrity magazines reported on Tuesday. Two magazines, People and Hello, published photos of the August 23 nuptials in France, with both publications featuring front page pictures of Jolie in the stunning Versace wedding gown. Luigi Massi, master tailor at Atelier Versace, sewed dozens of designs from her children's drawings into the veil and the back of the ivory satin dress, which was left unembellished on the front. "He knows and cares for the children and it was great fun putting it together."

The top iPhone and iPad apps on App Store Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:41 PM PDT App Store Official Charts for the week ending September 1, 2014:

Family: Joan Rivers on life support Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:38 PM PDT Joan Rivers' family is confirming that the comedian is on life support after going into cardiac arrest last week during a procedure at a doctor's office.

Apple: celebs hacked in 'targeted attack', no iCloud breach Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:38 PM PDT Apple said Tuesday a "targeted attack" on some user accounts led to the release of nude celebrity photos but that it found no breach of its cloud storage system. "After more than 40 hours of investigation, we have discovered that certain celebrity accounts were compromised by a very targeted attack on user names, passwords and security questions, a practice that has become all too common on the Internet," Apple said. "None of the cases we have investigated has resulted from any breach in any of Apple's systems including iCloud or Find my iPhone. The statement was the first since the release at the weekend of private, nude pictures of dozens of celebrities including actress Jennifer Lawrence and top model Kate Upton.

Norwegian sails into luxury with Prestige purchase Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Norwegian Cruise Line is sailing into the luxury sector by buying the high-end Prestige Cruises International.

Venezuela rails against portrayal in US spy drama Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:35 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Critics have mostly ignored the new TNT spy drama "Legends," but it's creating a furor in Venezuela.

Detroit's historic bankruptcy trial begins Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:34 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — Opening statements in Detroit's historic bankruptcy trial began Tuesday afternoon in federal court, where lawyers for the city will attempt to convince a judge that its plans to wipe out billions of dollars in debt should be approved.

Princeton worker told to choose medical pot or job Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:33 PM PDT PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — A Princeton University employee and marijuana legalization activist said Tuesday he has been told by his employer to choose between medical marijuana and his job.

The top 10 songs and albums on the iTunes Store Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:33 PM PDT iTunes' Official Music Charts for the week ending September 1, 2014:

Islamic State issues video of beheading of U.S. hostage: SITE Posted: 02 Sep 2014 01:07 PM PDT By William Maclean DUBAI (Reuters) - The Islamic State released a video on Tuesday purporting to show the beheading of American hostage Steven Sotloff, raising the stakes in its confrontation with Washington over U.S. A masked figure in the video seen by Reuters also issued a threat against a British hostage, a man the group named as David Haines, and warned governments to back off "this evil alliance of America against the Islamic State".

Kessler misses part of USC workout with toe injury Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:32 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Southern California quarterback Cody Kessler missed part of practice Tuesday to undergo a procedure on one of his toes.

49ers' Harbaugh won't tolerate domestic violence Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:32 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — San Francisco 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh reiterated Tuesday that the team will not tolerate domestic violence.

Judge denies hold-out Detroit creditor motions to block evidence Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:24 PM PDT A federal judge on Tuesday denied motions by two bond insurance companies that sought to block Detroit from presenting certain evidence at a key hearing on the city's plan to exit bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes said that while he rejected the pretrial motions by Syncora Guarantee Inc and Financial Guaranty Insurance Co, the companies were not precluded from bringing up their objections during the confirmation hearing on Detroit's debt adjustment plan. While Detroit has settled with most of its major creditors, including the city's two pension funds, Syncora and FGIC have emerged as its biggest hold-out creditors.

Peng beats Bencic to reach US Open semis Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:20 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Unseeded Peng Shuai of China beat 17-year-old Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-1 in the U.S. Open on Tuesday to reach her first semifinal in 37 Grand Slam tournaments.

Serena has ankle re-taped in US Open doubles loss Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:15 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams took a medical timeout to have her right ankle re-taped and later double-faulted on the last two points as she and sister Venus lost in the doubles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open.

Irish tax haul jumps, signals kinder 2015 budget Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:13 PM PDT DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland's tax collections are beating targets and have put the country on course to achieve normal deficit levels after six years of austerity, the government announced Tuesday.

Bieber charged with assault over photo incident Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:13 PM PDT TORONTO (AP) — Canadian pop star Justin Bieber faces new charges after he was arrested for dangerous driving and assault following a collision between a minivan and an ATV that led to a physical altercation involving a photographer, his lawyer said Tuesday.

Christie to Mexico on trade mission, 2016 politics Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:11 PM PDT NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is heading to Mexico on Wednesday, officially on a trade mission for his state. But the trip also serves as schooling for Christie, a potential 2016 presidential candidate with a lot of swagger but little foreign policy experience.

Court: US can withhold Guantanamo detainee images Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:08 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The government can withhold photographs and videotapes of a Guantanamo Bay detainee identified as the would-be 20th hijacker in the Sept. 11 terror attacks, a federal appeals court found Tuesday.

NFL suspends Irsay 6 games, fines him $500,000 Posted: 02 Sep 2014 12:01 PM PDT NOBLESVILLE, Ind. (AP) — The NFL suspended Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay for the first six games of the season Tuesday and fined him $500,000 for violating its personal conduct policy, coming down hard just hours after he pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor stemming from an embarrassing March traffic stop.

Unbeaten US routs New Zealand 98-71 at worlds Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:52 AM PDT BILBAO, Spain (AP) — American players paused from their warmups to stand and face their New Zealand opponents as they performed the haka, their traditional war dance challenge.

Pentagon: Al-Shabab leader was target of airstrike Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:51 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The leader of the Somalia-based al-Shabab extremist group was the target of U.S. military airstrikes that struck an encampment and a vehicle there on Monday night, a Pentagon spokesman said Tuesday.

Islamic fighters besiege Nigerian city: Senator Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:48 AM PDT MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (AP) — Thousands of Nigerians are fleeing a northeastern city amid conflicting reports that it has been seized by Boko Haram Islamic extremists, a federal senator said Tuesday.

Obama addresses West Africans on facts about Ebola Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:46 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is telling the people of West Africa that stopping the spread of Ebola won't be easy, but "we know how to do it."

Islamic State claims to behead second US reporter Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:46 AM PDT The so-called "Islamic State" released a video on Tuesday showing a masked militant apparently beheading an American journalist and threatening to kill a British captive. The footage, seen by AFP after it was found online by private terrorism monitor SITE, shows 31-year-old freelance reporter Steven Sotloff dressed in orange and on his knees in a desert landscape. The masked militant condemns the ongoing US strikes against the Islamic State -- a Sunni jihadist group that operates in Iraq and Syria -- and cuts Sotloff's throat. "I'm back, Obama, and I'm back because of your arrogant foreign policy towards the Islamic State," the militant says, speaking in what sounds like a London accent.

School starts in Chicago with more safety guards Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:44 AM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — School opened in Chicago on Tuesday, with children and parents making their way past security guards whose bright neon vests served as a reminder of the city's efforts to protect students from the violence that plagues its streets.

US family grieving over new beheading video Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:40 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — A family spokesman says relatives of freelance journalist Steven Sotloff are aware of a new video purporting to show his beheading by Islamic State militants.

Putin's '2 weeks to Kiev' out of context: aide Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:39 AM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — A Kremlin aide on Tuesday sharply criticized EU Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso for breaching confidentiality when he quoted President Vladimir Putin as saying Moscow could take over Kiev in two weeks, if it wished.

32 teens escape from Nashville detention center Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:38 AM PDT NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Thirty-two teens "overwhelmed" their minders and escaped from a juvenile detention center by crawling under a weak spot in a fence, a state government spokesman said. Hours later Tuesday, eight were still on the run.

Pakistan lawmakers back premier amid mass protests Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:38 AM PDT ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's lawmakers rallied behind the country's embattled prime minister Tuesday in an emergency session, even as thousands of protesters remained camped outside of parliament demanding his ouster.

Chris Brown pleads guilty to assault in Washington Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:36 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Chris Brown pleaded guilty on Tuesday to punching a man in the face outside a Washington hotel, an assault that occurred while the singer was on probation for attacking his then-girlfriend Rihanna.

Coroner: Indiana teen killed by asphyxiation Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:35 AM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Relatives of an Indianapolis teenager whose badly burned body was found in a yard say they believe she was abducted and killed by a stranger.

A look at dangers posed by the Islamic State group Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:35 AM PDT DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Islamic State militant group that has taken over large parts of Syria and Iraq and declared a self-styled caliphate poses one of the most significant threats to stability in the Middle East in years. But what danger does it immediately pose?

Maryland doc facing sex charge surrenders license Posted: 02 Sep 2014 11:35 AM PDT CUMBERLAND, Md. (AP) — A suspended physician at the center of a state licensing scandal agreed Tuesday to permanently surrender his Maryland medical license to resolve charges he sexually assaulted a female patient at a walk-in clinic in April.

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