Fatal shooting of eighth grader at Cummings Middle School
In Brownsville Texas police shot 15 year old Jaime Gonzalez dead after reports he displayed what appeared to be a handgun in Cummings Middle School during first period. Investigators later said the weapon was a pellet gun. The boy, a drum major with two active parents and no gang ties, sparked community grief as parents sought guidance from Pastor Jorge Gomez into the night.
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United States expands rape definition to include men victims
The Obama administration widened the FBI definition of rape to count men and remove the must resist requirement. The change affects statistics but not laws, charges, or prosecutions, aiding resource allocation for prevention and victim support. About 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men have been raped, per a 2010 CDC survey.
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Nation reports 200000 jobs added in December
The United States added 200000 jobs in December, lowering the unemployment rate to 8.5 percent. The six straight monthly gain, and four months of consecutive unemployment declines, underpin optimism that a virtuous hiring cycle may be under way, boosting spending and demand.
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Iran Sends Tougher War Posture Warnings From Leader
Iran's Supreme Leader, at a graduation ceremony, urged a hard edged posture and pledges to answer threats with threats. Two months later commanders warned of blocking Gulf oil lanes in response to new U S sanctions as Iran faces Western pressure and currency instability.
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Van der Sloot may confess in Lima murder case
Joran Van der Sloot signals willingness to confess to the killing of Stephany Flores in a Lima hotel on May 30, 2010. He seeks more time to decide on his plea and disputes aggravating factors while trial resumes. He previously admitted involvement in Flores murder after Natalee Holloway case.
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Bombing in Damascus Grips Syria as Death Toll Rises
A Friday blast at a busy Damascus intersection killed 25 and wounded many in the Midan district. Officials blame terrorists and vow an iron fist while the opposition calls for an independent inquiry into who was responsible amid ongoing unrest against President Bashar Assad.
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Militia Shifts to Political Role in Iraq
In Baghdad the Asaib Ahl al Haq group agrees to disarm its armed wing and enter politics. The move could weaken U.S. influence, bolster Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki with a new ally, but risk alienating Sunnis and heightening Shiite faction tensions amid Iraq's political crisis.
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