Nation briefs 8/6/06

Fruits, veggies and grains added to WIC list

WASHINGTON -- Fruits, vegetables and whole grains will now be part of a Women, Infants and Children balanced meal. In its first significant update since the 1970s, the food groups are being added to the program, which helps feed more than half the babies born in the United States. To cover the cost, WIC will pay for less of the juice, eggs, cheese and milk that have been staples of the program. The changes to the low-income nutrition program will be finalized next year.

2 teenagers arrested in theft of VA laptop

WASHINGTON -- Two teens were arrested Saturday in the theft of a laptop and hard drive containing sensitive data on up to 26.5 million veterans and military personnel, authorities said. Jesus Alex Pineda, 19, and Christian Brian Montano, 19, both of Rockville, Md., were arrested early Saturday, Montgomery County police said. The laptop and hard drive were stolen May 3 during a burglary at the home of a Veterans Affairs employee, and turned into the FBI June 28 by an unidentified person for a $50,000 reward.

Teacher says he molested more than 100 students

ONTARIO, Calif. -- A substitute elementary school teacher was charged Friday with lewd and lascivious acts involving a 10-year-old girl, and police said he claimed to have molested more than 100 students. Eric Norman Olsen, 28, of Ontario, told detectives that he molested between 100 and 200 elementary school students since becoming a teacher three years ago, said police Detective Diane Galindo. He was scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 8. Police said his resume shows he has taught in different school districts throughout San Bernardino, Riverside and Kern counties.

-- From wire reports