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8th Ld Writethru: Latest developments of worst U.S. mass shooting

WASHINGTON, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The following are some latest developments of shooting rampage in which at least 33 were killed at Virginia Tech at Blacksburg, Va., Monday morning, based on U.S. media reports.

-- U.S. President George W. Bush's staff has talked to Virginia Tech officials about the possibility of Bush's visit to the campus this week, Tech President Charles Steger said at a press conference Monday evening.

-- Authorities said they have identified a "person of interest" but do not have anyone in custody. That person is cooperating with authorities, they said.

-- Va. Tech police Chief Wendell Flinchum said ...

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