Bank hostage standoff ends as gunman surrenders in Indiana
David Patchen, 39, of Lowell, entered Center Bank with a shotgun taking nine people hostage for about four hours. He demanded food and cigarettes, leading to negotiations. No injuries reported. Patchen reportedly faced bankruptcy last year. investigators seek motive. Hostages were released and taken to a nearby department store.
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Center Bank
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Indiana
Chicago
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Sacramento slayings suspect charged with seven murders
Nikolay Soltys a 27 year old Ukrainian immigrant was charged with seven counts of first degree murder for the stabbing deaths of his wife six relatives. Prosecutors say one count includes the fetus and that Soltys killed relatives to punish their parents for speaking out. He was arrested after a 10 day nationwide manhunt.
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Sergey
Gramm to retire from Senate after third term in 2002
Sen. Phil Gramm announced plans to leave the U.S. Senate at the end of his third term in 2002. The Texas Republican emphasized tax cuts and smaller government, calling for ongoing relief while noting no post political plans. He is one of several Republicans signaling retirement ahead of the 2002 elections.
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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House
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Bush opens door to future cut in capital gains tax
President Bush signaled openness to lowering the capital gains tax in the future as he weighs the impact of the spring income tax cut. He said any cut would be considered in the 2003 budget, with Republicans pressing for earlier action while economists debate long term revenue effects. Bush also reassured seniors about Social Security, aiming to counter Democratic criticisms over budget projections.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
White House
Ari Fleischer
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