From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 08 2011 9:42 AM

Grand Rapids Police Chief Kevin Belk says the man suspected in seven Michigan shooting deaths has killed himself and two hostages he was holding are safe. (July 8)

From: Washington Post on Fri, Jul 08 2011 9:42 AM

Shannon Stone fell over the railing at the Texas Rangers Ballpark while attempting to catch a foul ball. (July 8)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 11:59 PM

President Barack Obama has emerged upbeat from the latest crisis debt talks, as he drives for an ambitious but politically risky deal to slash the deficit and raise the U.S. borrowing limit. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 11:59 PM

Grand Rapids, Mich., Mayor George Heartwell says seven people have been fatally shot in related shootings at two homes in the city and police are searching for a suspect. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 8:42 PM

Daniel Radcliffe praises "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" at the film’s world premiere in London. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 8:41 PM

Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint — the stars of the 'Harry Potter' movies -- attend the London premiere for the final installment in the film franchise. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 8:41 PM

Rumors abound that Obama may ditch current VP Joe Biden for the 2012 presidential race, with the most recent replacement speculated to be NY State governor Andrew Cuomo. However, it is much more likely we’ll see another Obama/Biden ticket in 2012.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

The Washington Post’s Anqoinette Crosby discusses News of the World's hacking allegations with reporter Paul Farhi.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

The News of the World, a Sunday-only tabloid in Britain, is shutting down amid a phone hacking scandal. The 168-year-old newspaper will publish its last edition on Sunday. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

The last Space Shuttle launch schedule Friday morning could be postponed due to stormy weather forecast at the launch site in Florida. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

Stuart Holden, a midfielder for the U.S. men’s national soccer team, talks about his recovery during a recent session on an anti-gravity treadmill. Holden suffered a knee injury during a March 19 match between the Bolton Wanderers and Manchester United.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

NFL owners and players may find themselves shifting to hurry-up mode as time gets tight to reach labor peace. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

The Obama administration is making it easier for out-of-work homeowners to stay in their homes, as it tries to revamp its signature but troubled foreclosure-prevention program. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 5:33 PM

For the first time, an annual obesity study is ranking states by obesity levels, showing a continued increase. Forty-nine states have an obesity rate of at least 20 percent. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:16 PM

The proprietors of a San Francisco restaurant said Wednesday they have surveillance footage of a thief who snatched a valuable Picasso drawing off an art gallery wall. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:16 PM

Thousands of thrill seekers dashed ahead of six bulls in the streets of Pamplona, Spain Thursday as part of the city’s annual San Fermin festival. No one was gored but one person was injured falling in the street. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:16 PM

President Barack Obama spoke about the ongoing federal debt debate at a White House press conference Thursday afternoon.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:15 PM

Prince William and Kate visited a Canadian town in Alberta devastated by a wildfire before heading off to Calgary and then the United States.

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:15 PM

Harry Potter’s saga is ending, but his magic spell remains. Thousands of fans from around the world massed in London Thursday for the premiere of the final film in the magical adventure series. (July 7)

From: Washington Post on Thu, Jul 07 2011 2:15 PM

News Corporation head Rupert Murdoch declines to comment further on a telephone hacking scandal that prompted his company to shutter its News of the World tabloid, published on Sundays. (July 7)