Murdoch ends News of the World amid backlash
In London, Rupert Murdoch's News of the World abruptly exits after a public uproar over aggressive tactics to expose the rich, famous, and royal. James Murdoch confirms the Sunday paper's last issue, amid plans to rebrand under a new name. Local staff and global media markets react.
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Mexican man executed for 1994 Texas murder
Humberto Leal, 38, was executed by lethal injection in Huntsville after U S Supreme Court rejects appeals arguing he was not informed of rights to seek Mexican government legal help. Sauceda, then 16, was raped and slain in San Antonio in 1994 prompting the case.
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Obama calls meeting with leaders constructive on debt crisis
President Obama said talks with congressional leaders were very constructive but parties remain far apart on deficit cuts. A Sunday session was planned as White House signals willingness to curb costs for Social Security and Medicare while Republicans consider new revenue steps.
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Storms Threaten Final Shuttle Launch With Weather Delays
Rain and a nearby lightning strike raised concerns about the last space shuttle launch at Cape Canaveral. Engineers ruled out damage after the bolt hit a water tower 500 feet from the pad, as a 30 percent weather forecast lingered for the 10 26 a m Iowa time liftoff.
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NASA plans Atlantis launch to station as weather cooperates
NASA officials say Atlantis and its four astronauts aim for lift off to the International Space Station as weather improves. Deputy administrator Lori Garver frames the mission as necessary for moving beyond low-Earth orbit while weather officer Kathy Winters notes improving conditions and a possible Sunday or Monday window before a ground delay due to a prior Air Force rocket launch.
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Anthony sentence allows her to go free July 17
Casey Anthony receives a four year sentence for four counts of lying to law enforcement with credit for time served dating to 2008. The judge set July 17 as her release date after additional fines and costs. Prosecution costs to be addressed at a later August hearing. spectators react outside the Orange County Courthouse.
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Michigan gunman frees 1 of 3 hostages after killing seven
Police identify 34 year old Rodrick Shonte Dantzler as the suspect in two Grand Rapids shootings that left seven dead, including two children. He led officers on a high speed chase and later held two hostages in a separate home while negotiations continued. A third person was found at the first scene. Authorities say motive is unclear and the man had ties to at least one victim. Interstate 96 remained shut as the manhunt continued.
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