Serge Haroche Serge Haroche and David Wineland win the 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work on quantum optics.
Penn State child sex abuse scandal After the court's declaration that Sandusky is a violent sexual predator, the presiding judge sentences him to at least 30 years imprisonment. During sentencing, the judge acknowledges Sandusky's "positive work" but further states that it served only to hide his true character. Sandusky's lawyer vows to lodge an appeal against the ruling.
Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai, a 15-year-old activist for women's education rights, is shot by Taliban gunmen in the Swat Valley.
Mexican drug war Mexican Drug War: The Mexican Navy confirms that Heriberto Lazcano Lazcano, the top leader of the criminal organization Los Zetas, was killed in a shootout yesterday. The body is stolen by armed gunmen.
Suicide bomb A suicide bomb attack takes place on an intelligence agency building in Damascus, reportedly killing dozens of people. The rebel al-Nusra Front claims responsibility.