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Ethics Panel Slaps Burris on the Wrist

Harry Kimball — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:49 CST

The Senate Ethics Committee today issued a “public letter of qualified admonition,” its gentlest censure, to Roland Burris. The Illinois Democrat had been required to come clean about his dealings with then-governor Rod Blagojevich before his appointment to replace Barack Obama, which he did—before amending his testimony. "You should...

Sir Paul Denies Heart Surgery

Caroline Zimmerman — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:00:05 CST

Sir Paul McCartney has publicly denied claims that he was hospitalized for heart surgery, NME reports. Earlier this month, the Sun reported that the legendary former Beatle had undergone a coronary angioplasty. But today, McCartney reassured fans and friends on his website that he had simply been tested for a...

Kerik Indicted, Pleads Not Guilty

Jonas Oransky — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 13:05:26 CST

Bernard Kerik was indicted today on 16 federal counts, including conspiracy, fraud, and lying to investigtors, and he faces up to $4.7 million in fines and 142 years behind bars. The ex-New York City police commissioner pleaded guilty and later described himself as "disappointed that the government has brought...