Gunman kills 12 people, self in New York massacre

NEW YORK - A gunman massacred 12 to 13 people Friday at an immigration center in upstate New York before taking at least 20 hostages, then apparently turning the gun on himself.
New York Governor David Paterson, speaking in a live television broadcast, said the shooter "killed 12 or 13 people. This is a horrible situation."
The gunman, who also took between 20 and 40 hostages at the civic center in the sleepy city of Binghamton, later killed himself, CNN reported, citing unnamed sources.
The tragedy began mid-morning when the gunman entered the American Civic Association building in Binghamton, 135 miles (217 kilometers) northwest of New York city.


After opening fire the gunman holed himself up with hostages in the center, where help is given to new immigrants and would-be US citizens.
Heavily armed police, backed by commandos and FBI agents, swarmed into the area and surrounded the building.
By mid-afternoon, local News 10 Now television said the town police chief had confirmed: "The building is secure and everyone alive is out."
Two people were taken out of the building during the standoff with their hands secured behind their backs, local television and newspapers reported, but it was not clear whether these were suspects or had been detained as a precaution.

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The judge who spoke did not make the ruling, but saw it. The lawyer was present when the ruling was made. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.


LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — A judge and a lawyer say Madonna's application to adopt a second child from Malawi has been rejected because of a requirement that prospective parents be resident in the country for 18 to 24 months.
The judge who spoke did not make the ruling, but saw it. The lawyer was present when the ruling was made. Both spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case.