FAST FIVE:
* By the numbers: you're most likely to be the victim of a violent crime by someone you know, and it will probably happen at home. Also, try not to be female.
* Climate change spells out the future of the Midwest.
* Washington Republicans seek to protect discrimination against gays and lesbians.
* Good read: David Brothers on America and forgiveness.
* Why the supermarket only has five kinds of apples.