Political columnist Robert Novak dies at 78

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Editor of Evans-Novak Political Report and one of US' most influential journalists, who repeatedly criticized Israel's affect over US administration, dies after losing battle with brain cancer

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 ...

Novak was considered one of the most influential journalists in the US. Over they years, he waged a battle against Israel's friends in Washington, claiming they had too much influence over the administration...

Novak, editor of the Evans-Novak Political Report, is perhaps best known as a co-host of several of CNN's political talk shows, where he often jousted with liberal guests from 1980 to 2005. One of the best-known was "Crossfire."

While he became known as a conservative for his role on "Crossfire" and other CNN political shows like "The Capital Gang," he differed with conservatives on many issues, expressing doubts about invading Afghanistan and frequently criticizing the war in Iraq... Full story