Nine killed in Chicago Fourth of July weekend shootings
Chicago police say nine people died and more than 50 were wounded in Fourth of July weekend shootings. Eight incidents involved police, with officers justified in all fatal or injurious cases. Two teens were fatally shot and an incident involved a man attempting to run over officers. Chicago aims to finish the year with fewer homicides than last year, though overall shooting incidents rise slightly.
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How GM ignition switch redesign failed and consequences
GM pursued smoother feel for small cars in the late 1990s, but looser ignition switches could slip from run to accessory causing engine stalls and disabling power steering and airbags. The defect has been linked to at least 13 deaths and led to recalls of 2.6 million vehicles, with congressional scrutiny and a long prior knowledge admitting.
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Three Israeli suspects confess in teen murder case
Three Jerusalem area suspects confessed to abducting and killing 16 year old Mohammed Abu Khdeir and re enacting the crime for authorities. The slaying sparked protests and heightened tensions with Gaza across a volatile security situation as Hamas vowed revenge and Israel mobilized along the border.
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Bridges Blown Up On Key Roads Into Donetsk Ukraine
Three bridges on routes into Donetsk were blown up amid fighting with pro-Russia separatists. A rail bridge near Novobakhmativka collapsed under an 11-wagon cargo train as rebels reportedly regroup after a weekend setback.
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Canadian student dies in Syria linked to radical fight
Damian Boudreau, a 22 year old Canadian convert to Islam, went from Seattle to Istanbul and into Syria where he died amid clashes between Islamic militant groups in Aleppo. His mother seeks Europe style prevention programs to curb radicalization and aid returning jihadists. Pope Francis vows accountability for abuse survivors and promises action on clerical misconduct while meeting six survivors at the Vatican. One survivor presses for removal of Cardinal Sean Brady over alleged cover ups.
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Market roundup notes local stock activity with declines in several issues. Traders watched intraday moves as prices slipped on notable names, while volume remained modest in a cautious trading session.
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