Homicides drop for youths
The homicide rate for older children and young adults has hit its lowest point in at least three decades, but the decline has been slowing, according to a new government report Thursday. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention searched a death statistics database dating to 1981. About 4,800 youths ages 10 to 24 were killed in 2010, the most recent year in the analysis. That translates to a homicide rate of 7.5 per 100,000 people รข€" the lowest since '81. Experts couldn't completely explain the reason for the decrease. But the 2010 homicide rate was less than half the rate in 1993, when there was an explosion in crime tied to crack cocaine.
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Facing calls for his resignation amid accusations of sexual harassment, San Diego Mayor Bob Filner apologized Thursday for his treatment of women and vowed to change his behavior, admitting "I need help." Filner indicated he will not resign but said, "I have reached into my heart and soul and realize I must and will change my behavior." He said he and his staff will take the sexual harassment training offered by the city. Earlier, at a news conference, three longtime friends and supporters called on him to resign for what one called "truly reprehensible" behavior toward women. No details were given.
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