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Uruguay striker Diego Forlan waves to supporters on his arrival at Kansai International Airport in Osaka, western Japan Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2014. Forlan will play for Cerezo Osaka in Japan. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT

Forlan set for next challenge in Japan

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, embraces Evgeni Plushenko after Russia placed first in the team figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Plushenko to skate 7th, Chan 21st in men’s short

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Switzerland's Iouri Podladtchikov celebrates after his second half pipe run during the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park, at the 2014 Winter Olympics, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Krasnaya Polyana, Russia. Podladtchikov won the gold medal. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)

Tuesday’s Highlights at the Sochi Olympics

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Team Russia celebrates their 2-1 win over Japan as Tomoko Sakagami of Japan skates past after the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Sweden, Russia women clinch hockey playoff berths

Associated Press

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at the State Department in Washington, Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, after a meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci)

PIPES: Obama’s hollow promises abroad

By Daniel Pipes

Alexandra Vafina of Russia smiles after scoring the game winning goal against Japan during the third period of the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. Russia defeated Japan 2-1. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Russian women score late, beat Japan 2-1 in hockey

Associated Press

Members of Sweden's women's ice hockey team run warm up drills before facing Japan during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

2 playoff spots on line in Olympic women’s hockey

Associated Press

This photo taken Jan. 26, 2014 shows Catherine Fisher of Australia speaking during an interview at her home in Tokyo. An Associated Press investigation into the military’s handling of sexual assaults in Japan has found a pattern of random and inconsistent judgments in which most offenders are not incarcerated. Instead, commanders have ordered “nonjudicial punishments” that ranged from docked pay to a letter of reprimand. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

Documents: Judgments random in military sex-crimes

By YURI KAGEYAMA and RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

ADVANCE FOR MONDAY, FEB. 9 AND THEREAFTER - This photo taken Jan. 31, 2104 shows Tina Wilson, who was a victim of sexual assault while serving in the Navy, outside of her brothers home in Del City, OK. Wilson left the Navy in 2009 and is now pursuing a degree in Sports Science at Rose State College. An Associated Press investigation into the military’s handling of sexual assaults in Japan has found a pattern of random and inconsistent judgments in which most offenders are not incarcerated. Instead, commanders have ordered “nonjudicial punishments” that ranged from docked pay to a letter of reprimand. (AP Photo/Nick Oxford)

Documents reveal chaotic military sex-abuse record

By YURI KAGEYAMA and RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

This photo taken Jan. 26, 2014 shows Catherine Fisher of Australia speaking during an interview at her home in Tokyo. An Associated Press investigation into the military’s handling of sexual assaults in Japan has found a pattern of random and inconsistent judgments in which most offenders are not incarcerated. Instead, commanders have ordered “nonjudicial punishments” that ranged from docked pay to a letter of reprimand. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

AP probe: Handling of military sex-crimes chaotic

By YURI KAGEYAMA and RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

FILE - This Jan. 29, 2014 file photo shows parts of more than 1,000 summaries of sex-crime cases involving U.S. military personnel stationed in Japan, which The Associated Press obtained following Freedom of Information Act requests filed with the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Naval Criminal Investigative Service, displayed at the AP office in Tokyo. an Associated Press investigation into the military’s handling of sexual assaults in Japan has found a pattern of random and inconsistent judgments in which most offenders are not incarcerated. Instead, commanders have ordered “nonjudicial punishments” that ranged from docked pay to a letter of reprimand. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

AP findings on US military sex crimes in Japan

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

This photo taken Jan. 31, 2104 shows Tina Wilson, who was a victim of sexual assault while serving in the Navy, outside of her brothers home in Del City, OK. Wilson left the Navy in 2009 and is now pursuing a degree in Sports Science at Rose State College. An Associated Press investigation into the military’s handling of sexual assaults in Japan has found a pattern of random and inconsistent judgments in which most offenders are not incarcerated. Instead, commanders have ordered “nonjudicial punishments” that ranged from docked pay to a letter of reprimand. (AP Photo/Nick Oxford)

Documents reveal chaotic military sex-abuse record

By YURI KAGEYAMA and RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

In this Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 photo, Japan's public broadcaster NHK President Katsuto Momii speaks during a budget committee question and answer at the lower house of Parliament in Tokyo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s appointment of new board members at Japan’s public broadcaster NHK has invited skepticism among many people that his motive may be to use the news giant to promote his nationalist agenda. Sure enough, minutes of a recent NHK governing board meeting suggest they were trying to exercise influence over programs. (AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT, MANDATORY CREDIT

Conservatives push agenda at Japan’s public TV

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Evgeni Plushenko of Russia, front left, and other team members cheers for Julia Lipnitskaia of Russia as she competes in the women's team free skate figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)

Figure skaters balance singles vs new team event

By RACHEL COHEN - Associated Press

Erika Grahm and Jenni Asserholt of Sweden battle Goalkeeper Nana Fujimoto and Haruna Yoneyama of Japan, (L-R) in front of the net during the 2014 Winter Olympics women's ice hockey game at Shayba Arena, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

Sweden beats Japan 1-0 in Olympic women’s hockey

Associated Press

Evgeny Plyushchenko of Russia, centre, gestures after receiving his results in the men's team short program figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, Pool)

No Hanyu, Chan in men’s team event

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press

Cathy Reed and Chris Reed of Japan compete in the team ice dance short dance figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)

SOCHI SCENE: International Flavor

Associated Press

Tara Watchorn of Canada shoots past Julia Marty of Switzerland (6) and Goalkeeper Florence Schelling to score a goal in the first period of the women's ice hockey game at the Shayba Arena during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum )

2nd-tier women’s teams to take the ice at Olympics

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Vice President Joe Biden, left, joins former Vice President Walter Mondale and his family for the memorial service for Joan Mondale, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014 in Minneapolis. Seated with Mondale, second from left, is son Ted, left, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, former President Jimmy Carter and Mondale son William, right. Joan Mondale, 83, died Feb. 3. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Dignitaries, family bid farewell to Joan Mondale

By BRIAN BAKST - Associated Press

Meryl Davis and Charlie White of the United States compete in the team ice dance short dance figure skating competition at the Iceberg Skating Palace during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)

Russia holds lead in team event, Lipnitskaia soars

By BARRY WILNER - Associated Press