News Headlines - 07 May 2013

End of decade of torment for Cleveland kidnapping victims and their families | World news | The Guardian

Neighbours had few suspicions Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight were being held in Seymour Avenue

BBC News - Colorado Batman gunman James Holmes pleads insanity

The man accused of killing 12 people and injuring dozens in the July massacre at a Batman film in Colorado intends to plead not guilty by reason of insanity, his lawyers have said.

Preliminary charges dropped against Spain's princess - CNN.com

Preliminary charges against Spain's Princess Cristina in a financial corruption case will be dropped, an appeals court ruled Tuesday. In a 2-1 decision, an appeals court in the Balearic Islands agreed with prosecutors and the princess' defense team, which argued there was insufficient evidence to bring the unprecedented preliminary charges against the princess, according to a copy of the court order viewed by CNN.

Massive Tanker Blast In Mexico Kills 20

At least 20 people have been killed after a gas tanker exploded on a major road in a suburb of Mexico City. Parts of the trailer were hurled scores of feet in all directions after the truck carrying natural gas lost control on a ten-lane highway.

Sir Alex Ferguson considering retiring as Manchester United manager before end of the week - Telegraph

Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United future was shrouded in doubt on Tuesday night with the Scot understood to be giving serious consideration to ending his 26-year reign as manager.