As Palin steps down, a look at finances shows toll of ethics complaint on her and AlaskaANCHORAGE, Alaska — Since Sarah Palin abruptly resigned as governor, she has repeatedly cited the bombardment of ethics complaints against her while conceding the financial burden of defending herself had taken its toll. Husband of Ensign’s ex-mistress says Nevada senator paid more than $25,000 severanceLAS VEGAS — The sex scandal engulfing Sen. John Ensign has deepened now that his former mistress’s husband has revealed new details about the relationship, saying the Nevada Republican paid the woman more than $25,000 in severance when she stopped working for him. Palin returns to work to sign law enforcement bill after stunning resignation announcementKOTZEBUE, Alaska — Sarah Palin has returned to work as Alaska governor following the abrupt announcement that she’s resigning. Sarah Palin says says she’s a fighter, keeping options open for return to public serviceANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin says she’s not a quitter, she’s a fighter, and she hasn’t ruled out re-entering public life someday. Sarah Palin to return to public view for bill signing, but in a very remote Alaska townANCHORAGE, Alaska — Gov. Sarah Palin is returning to the public eye four days after her bombshell resignation announcement, albeit in a place far removed from the glare of the national media: in a remote fishing village 30 miles north of the Arctic Circle. AP News in BriefAP source: Obama prepared to accept Taliban role in Afghanistan, focusing on al-Qaida instead |