1 Broadcast shooting: A man who shot at Phoenix police officers and then led them on a chase that ended with his suicide broadcast on national television was identified Saturday as a wanted felon with a long criminal history. Jodon Romero, 33, was wanted for violating his parole for a weapons conviction, police spokesman Sgt. Tommy Thompson said. At the end of an hour-long pursuit Friday, Romero walked off a dirt road, put a gun to his head and killed himself. Fox News apologized for broadcasting the violence live. The video feed was supposed to be on a delay so it could be cut off if something went awry.
2 GM recall: Detroit's General Motors Co. is recalling more than 40,000 cars sold in warm-weather states because a plastic part might crack and cause a fuel leak. The company is recalling Chevrolet Cobalt and Pontiac G5 sedans from the 2007 through 2009 model years and Chevrolet Equinox and Pontiac Torrent SUVs and Saturn Ion sedans from the 2007 model year. The recall affects vehicles sold or currently registered in Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada or Texas. Owners in Arkansas and Oklahoma also are included in the recall of the 2009 Cobalt and G5. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on its website Saturday.
3 Prayer rally: Thousands of conservative Christians gathered Saturday on Independence Mall in Philadelphia to pray for the future of the United States in the weeks before the presidential election. Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson and Family Research Council president Tony Perkins topped a full day of speakers at "The America for Jesus 2012" prayer rally. Organizers plan another prayer rally Oct. 20 in Washington, D.C. Speakers throughout the day condemned abortion, gay marriage and population control as practiced by Planned Parenthood.
4 Housing policy: Citing historically low mortgages, President Obama is pressing Republicans to back housing policies the White House says would help struggling homeowners refinance their debts and prevent foreclosures. In his weekly radio and Internet address Saturday, Obama blamed congressional Republicans for not passing legislation he proposed in February that would lower lending rates for borrowers who have not been able to get out from under burdensome mortgages. Republicans have objected, citing among other things the estimated $5 billion to $10 billion cost of the proposal.
5 Gun violence: The city of Chicago is asking residents with ideas on how to get illegal guns off the streets to share their thoughts - in 140 characters or fewer on Twitter. The initiative is part of Chicago Ideas Week, an annual forum for innovators, artists, scientists and others to share ideas and inspire action. Those who think they know how to cut off the flow of illegal guns are asked to tweet suggestions with the hashtag whatifchicago. The best ideas will be debated at an Oct. 11 panel discussion.
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