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2 suspects in custody after deadly shooting on METRO bus that left woman dead, teen injured
Houston police have taken two suspects into custody in connection with a deadly shooting aboard a METRO bus in west Houston that left a 25-year-old woman dead and a 16-year-old injured. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. on Bus #2611 near Walnut Bend and Richmond, where investigators say the suspects were arguing and both fired guns, striking the victims, who were innocent bystanders. One suspect has been charged with murder, and the other with unlawful carrying of a weapon, and additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues. Authorities used surveillance video and witness information to identify and locate the suspects.
Chase Erupts After North Houston Traffic Stop, Minivan Goes Up in Flames
A traffic stop in north Houston escalated into a police chase that ended when the minivan involved caught fire, authorities said. After officers attempted to pull over the vehicle, it fled and later caught on fire when it ran into a sign.
Venezuela to Release a Significant Number of Prisoners as Gesture to Seek Peace
Venezuelan officials announced plans to free a “significant number” of prisoners, including Venezuelan citizens and foreigners, as what government leaders described as a gesture to pursue peace, according to the report. The head of the country’s national assembly said the government would begin releases without specifying the total number or identities, noting it was a step toward reconciliation after political unrest.
House Heading Toward Vote to Extend Health Care Subsidies in a Rebuke of GOP Leadership
The U.S. House of Representatives moved toward a vote on extending expired health care subsidies after a discharge petition forced the issue, drawing bipartisan support and defying GOP leadership. The measure aims to reinstate Affordable Care Act premium subsidies and was advancing despite opposition from some Republican leaders, with the proposal next heading to the Senate for consideration.