The father of Sarah Palin’s grandchild said the former Republican vice-presidential candidate wanted to adopt the baby so people would not know her 17-year-old daughter was pregnant.

GOVERNOR Sarah Palin gained fame – and infamy among some – since she embarked on a vice-presidential bid less than a year ago.

A SPOKESWOMAN for Governor Sarah Palin is scoffing at comments by Bristol Palin’s former fiance, who says he thinks Palin resigned to cash in on her fame.

OUTGOING Alaska governor Sarah Palin has laid the groundwork to take on a larger, national role after leaving state government, citing a “higher calling” with the aim of uniting the country along conservative lines.

Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, the former Republican vice presidential nominee, abruptly announced she is resigning from office at the end of the month, a shocking move that rattled the Republican party but left open the possibility she would seek a run for the White House in 2012.