Conservative columnist Robert Novak remembered at Washington funeralWASHINGTON — Political columnist Robert Novak was remembered Friday as a man committed to faith, family and craft. Clarification: BC-US–Obit-NovakWASHINGTON — In an Aug. 18 obituary about columnist Robert Novak, The Associated Press reported that Novak’s column identified Valerie Plame as a CIA operative and the investigation into that disclosure led to the conviction of I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff. The story should have stated that Libby was convicted of perjury and obstruction of justice for lying to investigators, not for being the source of the leak to Novak. Political columnist Robert Novak dies at 78; was central figure in Valerie Plame CIA leak caseWASHINGTON — Political columnist Robert Novak, a conservative, pugilistic debater and proud owner of the “Prince of Darkness” moniker, died Tuesday after a battle with brain cancer that was diagnosed in July 2008. He was 78. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Obituaries in the newsBen Ali WASHINGTON (AP) — Ben Ali, the founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl diner, a landmark in Washington’s black business and entertainment district and a frequent stop for politicians and celebrities, has died. He was 82. |