In 'Dire' Shape, Novak Will Retire

By Sam Biddle, Newser Staff

Posted Aug 4, 2008 2:06 PM CDT

(Newser) – Robert Novak says his prognosis is "dire," and the longtime political columnist will retire immediately, the Chicago Sun-Times reports. "The details are being worked out with the doctors this week, but the tentative plan is for radiation and chemotherapy,” said Novak,... Read full story »

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