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SD alderman apologizes for remarks to reporter
• RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) -- A Rapid City Council member accused of making racist comments to a black TV reporter has publicly apologized.
• Bill Clayton said during his apology at Tuesday night's council meeting that he was not aware of Taisha Walker's race when he did a telephone interview about a tax increase proposal last August.
• Walker said Clayton questioned her citizenship and suggested she be deported to Kenya. Clayton questioned the accuracy of the quote and its context but took responsibility on Tuesday for causing the controversy.
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10 Things to Know for Today
The Associated Press
• Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
• 1. WHAT WOMEN ON THE FRONT LINE CAN'T DO
• The Pentagon will lift a ban Thursday for women in combat, but could make exceptions for positions such as the Navy SEALS.
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• 2. CLINTON FIERCELY DEFENDS US HANDLING OF BENGHAZI
• In often-combative testimony, she rejected senators' suggestions that the administration tried to mislead the country about the Sept. 11 attack.
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• 3. GANG RAPE TRIAL BEGINS IN INDIA
• Five men are accused of assaulting and killing a woman aboard a moving bus in a case that triggered national outrage over violence against women.
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• 4. NORTH KOREA'S TOUGH TALK ON NUKES
• The nation says it's ready for a nuclear test and has rockets designed to carry warheads that could take aim at the U.S.
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• 5. BAD NEWS FOR METER READERS
• The AP reports utilities are replacing the workers by the day with digital meters as technology overtakes a wave of middle-class jobs.
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• 6. EQUALITY -- BUT NOT IN A GOOD WAY
• Women now smoke more regularly and at a younger age and are more likely to (Continued on page 26)
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