Navy chief clears Cole captain and crew
The Navy will not punish USS Cole captain Cmdr. Kirk Lippold or crew for failing to follow all security steps before the Oct. 12 terrorist attack. Adm. Vern Clark endorsed Adm. Robert Natter’s determination that they acted reasonably given limited threat information, while accountability reviews may target other officers.
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Former governor Edwin Edwards faces federal prison
Former Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards, 73, was sentenced to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine after being convicted on 17 counts including racketeering and extortion tied to riverboat casino license payoffs. He plans to appeal while reporting to prison February 5.
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Country duo tops teen stars at American Music Awards
Faith Hill and Tim McGraw led a night dominated by adults with four AMA wins. Hill took three trophies including favorite female pop and country artist. McGraw won favorite male country artist. Creed and Toni Braxton earned two awards each as Backstreet Boys beat 'N Sync for favorite pop group.
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Bush seeks facts in Chavez labor nominee affair
President-elect Bush defends Linda Chavez amid revelations she housed and paid an illegal immigrant, Marta Mercado, who says Chavez knew of her status and offered to help with legal status. FBI questioned Mercado as aides assess Chavez's knowledge and the visa history of Mercado.
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Interior pick Norton linked to right to pollute stance
President-elect Bush’s Interior Department pick Gale Norton once urged recognizing a property owners’ right to pollute and being compensated for losses from environmental protections. Her ties to industry and strong property rights stance drew environmentalist opposition, though Norton frames limited federal role and compromise.
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