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5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?

The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
Strauss-Kahn and five other vexing sexual assault cases
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Paralyzed man identifies his assailant by blinking

An Ohio man was identified and later convicted when his victim, who was paralyzed, communicated with authorities by blinking. The paralyzed man was shot in the head and neck and died two weeks after communicating with police.
Man who fled zombies injures seven with strawberry truck

Man who fled zombies: A Tennessee man stole a big-rig truck in California, caused several accidents, and told investigators he was fleeing zombies when he did it.
Colorado QB arrested? QB and lineman face assault charges

Colorado QB arrested: A University of Colorado quarterback was arrested while out with Alexander Lewis, who was a Colorado lineman until Friday, when he announced he was leaving Colorado for Nebraska.
Defense secretary worries sexual assault in military nearing a tipping point (+video)

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says that sexual assault allegations in the military are so alarming that they could hurt the Pentagon's ability to recruit and retain 'the good people we need.' Critics are pushing for reform.
Sexual assault in military: Pentagon report, scandal deal a double blow (+video)

Even as the Pentagon prepared to report a dramatic increase in sexual assaults in the military, the officer in charge of the Air Force prevention program was alleged to have groped a woman.
Audrie Pott family to sue teens and their families for 'wrongful death' (+video)

Audrie Pott's family plans to sue the three boys charged with raping their daughter and texting photographs in a bid to curb an 'epidemic of sexual assault and cyberbullying amongst teens.'
Texas college stabbing leaves at least 14 wounded, one arrested

Texas college stabbing: The attack at about 11:20 a.m. on the Lone Star Community College System campus sent at least 12 people to area hospitals, including four people taken by helicopter, according to volunteer fire department spokesman Robert Rasa.
Cancun bar shooting kills seven, wounds four

Cancun bar shooting: Aiza says the assailants arrived to 'The Mermaid' bar in a poor area far from Cancun's hotel zone in two cars Thursday afternoon.
5 big losers in press freedom: Mali and ... Japan?

The annual World Press Freedom Index released today shows gains for Myanmar and others. Japan tumbled due to an informal ban placed on independent coverage of the Fukushima Daiichi disaster. Here are five of the notable winners and losers on this year’s list.
Opinion: India gang rape: How to reduce violence against women

The recent death of a woman who was gang-raped in New Delhi has called the world’s attention to an all-too-common occurrence. But efforts in Bangalore, India show change is possible. India's government and others must invest in research and programs that promote gender equality.
31 fired in Army day care scandal

After two day-care workers were arrested for assaulting children at a Fort Myer, Va., Army day-care center about three months ago, additional background checks found a few-dozen workers with criminal convictions.
Romney heckler arrested after interfering with motorcade

Secret Service spokesman Max Milien said the man, who was not identified, was standing near a security entrance to the White House and got in the motorcade's way.
Spike in assaults leads US violent crime rate to first increase since '93

A 22 percent spike in the number of aggravated and simple assaults drove the violent crime rate in the US up 17 percent in 2011. But it is still vastly lower than it was two decades ago, experts note.
Maryland school shooter facing attempted murder charges

The victim, a fellow high school student, remains in the hospital Tuesday morning. Police believe the shooting was a random act.
'Cyborg' allegedly attacked over camera implants

"Parts of me started shutting down," says professor and self-proclaimed cyborg after an alleged assault at a McDonald's in Paris.
The Invisible War: movie review

The issue of rape in the US military is explored in this essential documentary.
Men ordered to trial in attack on SF Giants fan

The transcript of the talk between Louie Sanchez and co-defendant Marvin Norwood was released after a preliminary hearing where both men were ordered to stand trial on charges of mayhem, assault, and battery in the 2011 attack on Bryan Stow.
Md. neighborhood watch trial set against Fla. fury

Two brothers accused of beating a black teenager while patrolling an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood are set to go on trial Monday in a case with similarities to the Trayvon Martin shooting.
NFL bounty payments involved four teams, say media reports

NFL bounty payments were made by the Washington Redskins, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, and New Orleans Saints, according to news reports. Expect legal action, as well as fines, say analysts.
Violence in Western China underscores uptick in minority unrest

At least 12 people were reported killed Tuesday night in clashes in a Muslim majority Uighur region in western China.
Occupy protesters meet outside as Congress returns

A few hundred protesters gathered outside barricades around the Capitol on a cold, rainy Tuesday morning. US Capitol Police say one person has been arrested and charged with assault on a police officer.
Africa Monitor Fear of military subversion in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Former military leaders and a failed presidential candidate all pose threats to unity of Democratic Republic of Congo military, says guest blogger Fidel Bafilemba.
Mount Rainier evacuation complete as suspect's body found in snow (video)

Mount Rainier evacuation Monday was caused by the shooting death of a park ranger Sunday. The suspected gunman, an Iraq war veteran thought to have survivalist skills, was found dead Monday.
Mount Rainier National Park closed; manhunt on for gunman who killed ranger

A massive manhunt is under way Monday in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington, as authorities track a gunman wanted for killing a park ranger on New Year's Day.
Sexual assault reports rise at military academies. How is Pentagon responding?

The Pentagon cites policy changes following the release of a study that found a 65 percent increase in reports of sexual assault at military academies between 2010 and 2011.