Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'accusations'

Columnist: Blagojeveich's 'Hubris' Surprising

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 16:37:00 EST

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Laura Washington says people are surprised by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich's "hubris." She says accusations that he solicited bribes to fill Barack Obama's vacant Senate seat might make that position less desirable.

Muslim Americans Weigh In On 2008 Campaign

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:22:00 EDT

Throughout the campaign season false rumors have circulated that Barack Obama is a Muslim — a rumor often framed as "accusation." Essayist Firas Ahmed writes, "At a time when endorsements are worn like badges of honor, no major candidate is looking for the Muslim vote."

Obama Defends Criticism Of His Tax Plan

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama made his case to voters in the battleground state of Virginia Wednesday. He brushed off rival John McCain's accusations that his tax plan amounts to socialism. It was his last full day of campaigning before taking time out to head to Hawaii to visit his ailing grandmother.

Accusations of Sex, Drugs, Graft At Interior Dept.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Interior Department's inspector general issued a scathing report Wednesday outlining "a culture of ethical failure" in one of its programs. The report accuses department employees of having sex and using drugs with workers of the energy companies they regulated.

Everyone Trashes The Media — Especially The Media

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:41:00 EDT

It's not unusual to hear accusations of journalistic bias in political reporting. Some of the loudest accusations come from journalists who, like CNN's Lou Dobbs or MSNBC's Joe Scarborough, have made their own biases abundantly clear.

Alabama County Accused Of Voter Fraud

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Once, civil rights activists faced police batons and tear gas over the voting rights of people in Perry County in Alabama. Voting troubles still plague the community. State and federal officials have been looking into accusations of voting rights abuses. This time, the concern is voter fraud and inflated absentee balloting.

Obama Open To Refining Iraq Policy

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:24:00 EDT

Barack Obama says he's open to refining his Iraq policy. The Democrat says he'll use what he learns from military commanders on his upcoming trip to Iraq to tweak his position. He dismissed GOP accusations that he was reversing his position.

Russia, Georgia Trade Accusations over Province

Fri, 30 May 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The two countries are locked in a bitter standoff over Georgia's pro-Moscow separatist region, Abkhazia. Russia claims Tbilisi is planning to attack the province from the remote Kodori Gorge, a tiny silver of the province that is partly under Georgian control.

Eurovision Contest: Top Euro-Pop Song of 2008

Fri, 23 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Europe indulges in its annual festival of pop this weekend, when the Eurovision song contest takes place in Belgrade, Serbia. The competition is a rather cheesy contest to choose the most popular pop song in Europe. In its 52-year history, it has become an outrageous celebration of pure kitsch, filled with banal songs, accusations of political interference and collusion between voting nations. Reporter Vicki Barker

Conflict Escalates Between Russia, Georgia

Fri, 02 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Russia is sending more peacekeeping troops to two pro-Moscow breakaway regions in Georgia, raising fears that an escalating crisis between Moscow and Tbilisi may develop into military hostilities. The Russians say they have evidence that Georgia is preparing to bring its separatist regions back under control through military force. Tbilisi denies Moscow's accusations, saying the Russian peacekeeping forces are siding with the Georgian separatists.

McCain Responds to Ethics Charges

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EST

Republican presidential candidate John McCain held a press conference Thursday to respond to accusations that he favored certain lobbyists. Don Gonyea was at the press conference in Toledo, Ohio, and talks with Madeleine Brand.

Final Day of Campaigning in Wisconsin

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST

Washington state and Wisconsin hold presidential primaries Tuesday, while Democrats in Hawaii are holding caucuses. Today, as the race in Wisconsin headed toward the finish line, Sen. Hillary Clinton unveiled a new economic plan, while Sen. Barack Obama fended off accusations of "borrowing" speech lines from Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick. Patrick has endorsed Obama.

Obama, Clinton Work to Gain Ground in Wis., Texas

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:00:00 EST

A day after Barack Obama's triple win in the Potomac Primaries, fellow Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is trying to engineer a big comeback. Obama used an appearance in Janesville, Wis., to answer repeated accusations that he's all style and no substance. And Clinton has gone to Texas -- a state she considers a stronghold -- to try to defend it.

Examining Obama's 'Present' Votes in Illinois

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:41:00 EST

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama has been criticized by his Democratic rivals for voting "present," rather than a more definitive "yes" or "no," when he was a state legislator. But Obama says these accusations do not take into account the nature of Illinois politics.

Checking Facts from the Democratic Debate in S.C.

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:55:00 EST

Democrats vying for the presidential nomination engaged in their most heated debate yet on Monday, charging one another with numerous accusations and making bold claims about their own viability for the presidency. Brooks Jackson, director of Annenberg Political Fact Check, assesses the candidates' arguments with Michele Norris.

China Limits Web Videos After Adultery Accusation

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:15:00 EST

Following an incident with a news anchor accused of cheating on his wife, posting Internet videos in China just got more complicated. As of the end of the year, only government-owned or government-controlled Web sites will be able to post Internet videos.

Clinton's 'Tears' and the Sanjaya Effect

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 13:00:00 EST

Comedic duo Frangela discuss the campaign. They are not happy with Gloria Steinem's argument that if Obama was a woman he wouldn't be where he is or accusations that 'Combat Kid' Clinton cried. Poll confusion, they say, can be explained by the 'Sanjaya effect.'

Clemens' Denial of Steroid Use Hard to Believe

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:01:00 EST

All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens has strongly denied accusations that he used performance-enhancing drugs. Commentator Frank Deford says Clemens' argument is not believable.

Roger Clemens Denies Doping, Sues Trainer

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 09:35:00 EST

Major League Baseball's all-star pitcher Roger Clemens, who is accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, disputes the doping allegations at an emotional news conference. Clemens plays a recording he made of a conversation with former trainer-turned-accuser Brian McNamee.

San Francisco Zoo Re-Opens after Tiger Attack

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:46:00 EST

The San Francisco Zoo re-opens Thursday, still embroiled in investigation, controversy and potential lawsuits over a tiger mauling that left one zoo visitor dead and two others injured on Christmas day. Zoo officials face accusations that they had reason to suspect that the big cat habitat was inadequate.

Musharraf Defends Efforts to Safeguard Bhutto

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 16:30:00 EST

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf met with reporters Thursday and responded to accusations that he bears some responsibility for Benazir Bhutto's assassination. He said Bhutto was warned about the threat against her and asked, "Who is to be blamed for her coming out (of) her vehicle?"

Violence, Accusations Soar in Wake of Bhutto Slaying

Sat, 29 Dec 2007 09:12:00 EST

The death toll from violence following the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto rises to more than three dozen. The government accuses a militant tribal leader, but others say this accusation is just to cover up the government's own failure to protect Bhutto.

Texting: What to Consider When Sending Secrets

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:36:00 EST

Kobe Bryant's accuser, David Beckham and Denver high school students have learned a similar lesson: Text messages are not nearly as private as we may want them to be. Privacy issues related to SMS messaging wade into murky legal waters.

Missouri Sex Abuse Charges Dropped

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 17:33:00 EST

State prosecutors in Missouri have dropped child sexual abuse charges against the leaders of a small church, one week before their trial was due to begin. A defense lawyer said the charges were dropped after two of the accusers stopped cooperating with authorities.

Hingis Retires from Tennis Amid Cocaine Accusation

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 19:35:00 EDT

Martina Hingis admits that she has been accused of testing positive for cocaine at Wimbledon. The 27-year-old, who has won five Grand Slams, denies the accusation. Also, she has retired from professional tennis.