Shootings suspect frees hostage in Grand Rapids chase
A gunman shot through two Michigan homes killing seven people, then led police on a high speed chase through downtown Grand Rapids. He released one hostage, a 53 year old woman, amid negotiations as officers cordoned off a neighborhood and Interstate 96. The gunman, Rodrick Shonte Dantzler, had a prior relationship with at least one victim and was previously imprisoned for assault.
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Texas executes Mexican after court stay rejected
A Mexican citizen, Humberto Leal, was executed in Huntsville Texas for the 1994 murder and rape of 16 year old Adria Sauceda. The Supreme Court rejected a request for a stay despite protests from Mexico and the White House. Leal apologized before death and shouted Viva Mexico as the drugs took effect. His supporters abroad protested with a burned flag shirt in Guadalupe, Mexico.
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Obama meets leaders in stalled debt talks says still far apart
President Obama called Thursday's White House session with congressional leaders very constructive but noted parties remain far apart on deficit reduction. He scheduled a Sunday reconvening as time tightens with less than four weeks to avoid default on the 14.3 trillion dollar debt limit.
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