Scandal A continuing series of stories investigates the corruption charges against the Los Angeles Police Department's Rampart station. Lawmakers criticize Duke Energy's pledge of political help if state drops investigations. Company says it was trying to remedy crisis. A campaign reform story in some editions Wednesday misidentified the party affiliation of Rep. Christopher Shays of Connecticut. He is a Republican.
Officials say continued improvement and better methods of compiling data are needed.
A man accused of operating one of the nation's largest cocaine and marijuana distribution networks was sentenced to 20 years in prison. Wild chase through downtown ensues. Romer says the plan to build 85 new schools by 2006 will eliminate the practice. But the construction program faces numerous hurdles. One broke her arm.