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NEW YORK
Ex-police chief pleads guilty, faces prison time
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded guilty to lying to the White House and to tax crimes in a deal that could send him to prison for about 2 1/2 years.
Kerik, who was police commissioner when New York was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, won glowing reviews for his leadership. He eventually was nominated for the Homeland Security post in 2004 but withdrew as corruption allegations mounted. The lies to the White House occurred during that vetting process.
Kerik denied to the White House that he'd had any financial dealings with firms trying to do business with the city. The tax charges included hiding income from his returns. Sentencing was set for Feb. 18.
WASHINGTON STATE
Gay couples get expanded rights
Washington state voters have approved an "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners.
National gay rights groups say the passage of Referendum 71 marks the first time a state's voters have approved a gay equality measure at the ballot box.
With about 69% of the expected vote counted in unofficial returns, R-71 was leading 52% to 48%.
Full-fledged gay marriage is still not allowed.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Obama reaches out to Indians
President Obama assured American Indians that they have a place in his White House and on his agenda, telling tribal leaders their marginalized community deserves more from its government.
"I get it. I'm on your side," Obama told the largest gathering of tribal leaders in U.S. history. He opened a conference that drew leaders from 386 tribal nations -- the first meeting of its kind in 15 years -- and ordered every Cabinet agency to take more steps toward more cooperation.
OHIO
Woman regrets not speaking up
A Cleveland woman said she was choked and threatened this year by a man now charged with murder after the remains of several people were found on his property -- and said she is racked with guilt for not speaking up earlier.
Tanja Doss said that if she had quickly gone to authorities, her best friend, Nancy Cobbs, might not be missing. She believes Cobbs might be among the 11 victims whose remains were found at Anthony Sowell's home. Doss, 43, said she met Sowell in 2005.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Ex-police chief pleads guilty, faces prison time
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bernard Kerik pleaded guilty to lying to the White House and to tax crimes in a deal that could send him to prison for about 2 1/2 years.
Kerik, who was police commissioner when New York was attacked on Sept. 11, 2001, won glowing reviews for his leadership. He eventually was nominated for the Homeland Security post in 2004 but withdrew as corruption allegations mounted. The lies to the White House occurred during that vetting process.
Kerik denied to the White House that he'd had any financial dealings with firms trying to do business with the city. The tax charges included hiding income from his returns. Sentencing was set for Feb. 18.
WASHINGTON STATE
Gay couples get expanded rights
Washington state voters have approved an "everything but marriage" law, marking a significant expansion of rights for gay couples who are registered as domestic partners.
National gay rights groups say the passage of Referendum 71 marks the first time a state's voters have approved a gay equality measure at the ballot box.
With about 69% of the expected vote counted in unofficial returns, R-71 was leading 52% to 48%.
Full-fledged gay marriage is still not allowed.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Obama reaches out to Indians
President Obama assured American Indians that they have a place in his White House and on his agenda, telling tribal leaders their marginalized community deserves more from its government.
"I get it. I'm on your side," Obama told the largest gathering of tribal leaders in U.S. history. He opened a conference that drew leaders from 386 tribal nations -- the first meeting of its kind in 15 years -- and ordered every Cabinet agency to take more steps toward more cooperation.
OHIO
Woman regrets not speaking up
A Cleveland woman said she was choked and threatened this year by a man now charged with murder after the remains of several people were found on his property -- and said she is racked with guilt for not speaking up earlier.
Tanja Doss said that if she had quickly gone to authorities, her best friend, Nancy Cobbs, might not be missing. She believes Cobbs might be among the 11 victims whose remains were found at Anthony Sowell's home. Doss, 43, said she met Sowell in 2005.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
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