‘Barbaric murder’
Obama says the killing by ISIS of British aid worker Haines is a ‘barbaric murder,’ and reiterates plefges to ‘degrade and destroy’ the group.
"The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of UK citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL." pic.twitter.com/iscj8GSB5h
— White House Archived (@ObamaWhiteHouse) September 14, 2014
Salmond: ‘Unspeakable barbarism’
Salmond says the execution by ISIS militants of British aid worker Haines is an ‘unspeakable act of barbarism.’ He indicates that an independent Scotland would favor combating ISIS as the murder of Haines underscores the growing threat the group poses to UK citizens, after the group threatened British volunteer Alan Henning in the video of Haines’s death. But unilateral action would not be considered:
You can’t have a strategy where you bow to terrorism. There’s an urgent requirement to get back to collective [action] under the United Nations.
Family statement
Haines’s family issues a statement following his death. The aid worker, who spent 12 years with the Royal Air Force and served with the United Nations, has two daughters – Bethany, 17, and Athea, four, who lives with his Croatian second wife, Dragana. His brother:
David was like so very many of us, just another bloke. Born in 1970 to parents who loved us both, our childhood was centred around our family. He was, in the right mood, the life and soul of the party and on other times the most stubborn irritating pain in the ass. He would probably say the same about me. David served with the UN in the Balkans, helping people in real need. There are many accolades from people in that region that David helped. He helped whoever needed help, regardless of race, creed or religion. David was most alive and enthusiastic in his humanitarian roles. His joy and anticipation for the work he went to do in Syria is for myself and family the most important element of this whole sad affair. He was and is loved by all his family and will be missed terribly.
The New York Times cover
Dunham appears on the cover of the culture issue of The New York Times magazine. She talks about her book being leaked, her boyfriend, and big career moments.
I think there’s a part of my parents and a part of me that is consistently excited and surprised that I am in any way functional. I’ve had a lot of moments in my career where I’ve had to just say, ‘I’m picking my jaw up off the floor and carrying on,’ Because you don’t get much work done with your jaw on the floor.
Condemns third beheading
Cameron:
This is a despicable and appalling murder of an innocent aid worker. It is an act of pure evil. My heart goes out to the family of David Haines who have shown extraordinary courage and fortitude throughout this ordeal. We will do everything in our power to hunt down these murderers and ensure they face justice, however long it takes.
Obama:
The United States strongly condemns the barbaric murder of UK citizen David Haines by the terrorist group ISIL.
‘Third world war’
Pope Francis says that conflicts around the globe represent a third World War. During a Mass held at Italy’s largest war memorial, a Fascist-era monument where 100,000 soldiers who died in World War One are buried, the pontiff appears to be referring to the recent conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Gaza, Ukraine and Africa. The homily:
Humanity needs to weep and this is the time to weep … War is madness. Even today, after the second failure of another world war, perhaps one can speak of a third war, one fought piecemeal, with crimes, massacres, destruction … War is irrational; its only plan is to bring destruction: it seeks to grow by destroying. Greed, intolerance, the lust for power. These motives underlie the decision to go to war and they are too often justified by an ideology.
Jake Johannsen interview
Johannsen does stand up on The Late Show with David Letterman.
I have to look at this porn to get back into Facebook, that is how they have it set up now.
Muscle and Fitness interview
Johnson talks to Muscle and Fitness about almost actually fighting John Cena backstage and his interest in returning to the ring.
We just have to figure out what it could be and what the most ideal matchup would be, and who it would be with. Because I always feel like if I go back to the WWE, then it has to be bigger and greater than what I’ve done in the past, and I don’t know what could be bigger in terms of marquee value—in terms of value across the board—and to me it has to surpass what we’ve done.
Justin Long interview
Long gives an interview on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon to discuss how much Long looks like Anthony Kiedis.
I got the sense that he wasn’t very flattered by it.
‘Kinetic military action’
Kerry says the U.S. is not fighting a war against ISIS, but is engaged in a counterterrorism campaign. Commenting after Obama’s primetime speech indicates the government is considering expanding airstrikes into Syria:
Look, we’re engaged in a counterterrorism operation of a significant order. And counterterrorism operations can take a long time, they go on. I think ‘war’ is the wrong reference term with respect to that, but obviously it involves kinetic military action
‘Discussed infiltrating Mexican border’
A counter-terror official says ISIS militants have discussed the possibility of entering the U.S. via the Mexican border over social media, but says the Department of Homeland Security believes the border currently remains safe. Francis Taylor, DHS undersecretary for intelligence and analysis:
There have been Twitter and social-media exchanges among ISIL adherents across the globe speaking about that as a possibility. [DHS is] satisfied that we have the intelligence and the capability at our border that would prevent that activity.
Tavis Smiley interview
Jones discusses his new movie, Keep on Keepin’ On, a documentary about the mentoring relationship between jazz legend Clark Terry and a blind piano prodigy in this interview for PBS.
And just everything there is – and that’s what touches me so much about it is there’s so many coincidental situations there that the whole film is about divine intervention. I always loved that phrase when they say that coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous. Very true ’cause, man, there’s so many coincidental things that are going on in that film.
WWE.com interview
Garcia talks to WWE.com about living in Los Vegas and her singing career.
I have been back in the studio, writing and recording new music with Chris Garcia. He’s not related, but he’s awesome. He’s worked with Demi Lovato, Kesha, Chrissie Hynde, Nicole Scherzinger, even Celine Dion. The guy’s got a rap sheet, and he’s phenomenal to work with.
Dylan Walsh interview
Walsh discusses his show Unforgettable cliffhanger with The Talk.
You are just going to have to watch it.
Aisha Tyler interview
Tyler faces her fears by putting her best foot forward on The Talk.
I am half way through I just have to brace myself.
Mindy Kaling interview
Kailing talk about being her fans’ BFF on Live with Kelly and Michael.
I love to have girlfriends.
Jessica Chastain interview
Chastain and Fallon discuss selfies on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
I’m obsessed with jukeboxes.
Jason Bateman interview
Bateman and Letterman discuss his movie This Is Where I Leave You on The Late Show with David Letterman.
If you come from a family don’t miss it.
Billy Eichner interview
Eichner and Letterman discuss the role Joan Rivers plays in his career on The Late Show with David Letterman.
My own twisted version of what you do.
Mindy Kaling interview
Kaling and Letterman discuss nude photos on The Late Show with David Letterman.
I could not have made it easier.
