1. Sandusky prepared to fight child rape charges, attorney says.
Former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky, who is accused of sexually abusing boys, remains "totally prepared and committed to proving his innocence" after waiving his right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday, his attorney said. "We're ready to defend. We've always been ready to defend," attorney Joe Amendola told reporters outside the Centre County Courthouse after the brief court hearing. "Today's waiver has nothing to do with conceding anything. There have been no plea negotiations. There will be no plea negotiations. This is a fight to the death. This is the fight of Jerry Sandusky's life."
2. Ahmadinejad: Iran has 'been able to control' U.S. drone.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Tuesday that his country has "been able to control" the U.S. drone that Iran claims it recently brought down, Venezuelan state TV reported. "There are people here who have been able to control this spy plane," Ahmadinejad told VTV. "Those who have been in control of this spy plane surely will analyze the plane's system. Furthermore, the systems of Iran are so advanced also, like the system of this plane." Ahmadinejad did not elaborate or specify what precisely he meant when he referred to people "who have been able to control" the drone. He spoke in Farsi, which VTV translated into Spanish. The Farsi portion of the interview was not audible.
3. Prosecutor considers charges after Xavier-Cincinnati brawl.
Four University of Cincinnati basketball players suspended for their involvement in a nationally televised brawl between the Bearcats and their crosstown rivals at Xavier University apologized Monday to their fans and their community and said they were "embarrassed" by their actions. Athletic Director Whit Babcock and Coach Mick Cronin also apologized. They said the team will work "diligently" to regain the respect and trust of the university.