UK leader's top aide resigns in tabloid scandal

The prime minister's communications chief is resigning after intense pressure over claims that he encouraged reporters to spy on the conversations of politicians, celebrities, and even royalty, while he worked as the editor of a powerful tabloid newspaper.

Prime Minister David Cameron said Friday that Andy Coulson had felt compelled to resign, but did not mention the scandal, which centers on allegations of systematic wrongdoing at Rupert Murdoch's News of The World tabloid while he was in charge. (AP)