Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'chaos'

Amid Chaos, Somalia's President Steps Down

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 09:38:00 EST

Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf stepped down Monday, dissolving his U.N.-backed government because he said he had lost control amid a growing Islamic insurgency.

Carol-Singing Groups Deemed Fire Hazard

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:12:00 EST

A shopping center in Great Britain has taken steps against a fire hazard. The hazard is a bunch of girls' groups: Brownies, Rainbows and Guides. For 20 years they sang Christmas carols for pensioners and the disabled. Not anymore. The nearly 100 kids weren't invited back this year because of fear they would block fire escape routes. One worker said, "There were a lot of Brownies last year and they caused absolute chaos."

Congo Rebels Call For Talks Amid Chaos

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EDT

A rebel army outside the eastern capital of Goma is pushing for direct talks with the government. But despite major territorial gains this week, they have yet to reach the bargaining table. NPR's Gwen Thompkins joins guest host Alison Stewart from a rebel-controlled area.

What About Riots... York, Pa. Voters On Nov. 5 Fears

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:07:00 EDT

In a conversation about race and the election with 15 voters from York, Pa., Michele Norris and Steve Inskeep talk about what could happen after the election. Regardless of who wins, the voters expressed fears about riots, chaos and racial distrust.

Waco Brothers: Where Punk And Country Collide

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 11:08:00 EDT

The Waco Brothers, a punk-influenced alt-country band from Chicago made up of mostly British musicians, is best known for their chaotic live performances. The band brings that chaos to the World Cafe studios to perform songs included in their latest CD, Waco Express: Live & Kickin' at Schuba's Tavern .

Markets Fall Amid Credit Woes

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:04:00 EDT

Markets have fallen despite President Bush saying the U.S. is using a "wide range of tools" to address the chaos in the financial markets. Many finance-watchers blame tight credit markets for the trouble. Banks are not lending to on another.

Bush Tries To Reassure Nation On Economy

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

President Bush has said the U.S. is using a "wide range of tools" to address the chaos in the financial markets. He said the government is acting aggressively and that the crisis would be solved. The stock market, however, continued its downward slide.

Voting In Wisconsin Gets More Complicated

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Wisconsin Attorney General JB Van Hollen, who happens to happens to be a co-chair of John McCain's campaign, has filed a lawsuit that is likely to cause chaos on election day. The suit demands that election clerks confirm the identities of tens of thousands of voters who have registered since the beginning of the year.

In New York, Chaos Reigns Amid Financial Collapse

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:33:00 EDT

Fear and loathing returned to New York with a vengeance this week. Markets plunged, an investment bank collapsed and a huge insurer could only be saved with a big hand from the federal government.

Amid Turmoil, SEC's Role Scrutinized

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:32:00 EDT

The Securities and Exchange Commission has come under intense scrutiny for the events that led to this week's financial chaos. Jack Coffee, director of the Center on Corporate Governance at Columbia University Law School, offers his insight on the SEC.

Detroit Mayor Pleads Guilty To Obstruction; Will Resign

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:00:00 EDT

Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick's plea deal brings to an end a seven-months-long ordeal that led to felony charges against Kilpatrick and plunged the city, region and state into political chaos.

Daley May Outlast Father As Chicago Mayor

Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:54:00 EDT

The lessons Richard M. Daley learned from his father's missteps during the chaos of the 1968 Democratic Convention helped him claim — and hold — the seat behind the Chicago mayor's desk where his father served for 21 years.

The 'Chaos' of Failed Nation-Building

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:33:00 EDT

Journalist Ahmed Rashid's new book, Descent into Chaos, examines the Unites States' nation-building efforts in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Central Asia. Rashid argues that U.S. efforts have failed — and served to destabilize the region further.

Aftershock Fears Create More Chaos in Chengdu

Mon, 19 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Thousands flee their homes in Chengdu, China, seeking shelter elsewhere after broadcast reports raise fears of a major aftershock from the devastating earthquake. People who gathered at a local soccer stadium tell their stories.

LAPD Officer: May Day Mistakes Won't Be Repeated

Thu, 01 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Last year's big immigration rally in Los Angeles turned into chaos when police in riot gear clashed with demonstrators and news media. In the aftermath, some high-ranking officers of the Los Angeles Police Department were blamed for mishandling the event. That led to big changes in police communication and media relations. Those changes will be put to the test later Thursday, when a May Day rally is held in Los Angeles.

'Butterfly Effect' Theorist Lorenz Dies

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Meteorologist Edward Lorenz has died. He laid the foundations for the field of scientific study called chaos theory. He famously suggested that a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil could ultimately produce a tornado in Texas.

Father of 'Chaos Theory' Dies

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:08:00 EDT

Edward Lorenz explained how something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wings could lead to a tornado. He died Wednesday at age 90.

Airlines Scramble as Grounded Planes Cause Chaos

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:48:00 EDT

American Airlines has canceled more than 3,000 flights this week for inspection purposes. Several other U.S. airlines have done the same thing. The canceled flights have led to logistical chaos for the airlines.

From Riots to Revival in a D.C. Neighborhood

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:01:00 EDT

The 1968, assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. sparked rioting across many American cities. In Washington, D.C., the chaos began on the corner of 14th and U streets. The neighborhood only recently has begun to make a comeback.

Thousands of Unclaimed Bags Sit at Heathrow

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:00:00 EDT

British Airways continues to cancel flights from the airport's new terminal. Traveler Rebecca Murray and Aviation Minister Jim Fitzpatrick offer their take on the chaos.

'Marketplace' Report: Cholesterol Chaos

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:13:00 EDT

Four cardiologists are telling doctors to stop prescribing two popular cholesterol drugs. They say the drugs might not work and recommend taking an older class of anti-cholesterol drugs.

Zimbabweans Go to Polls amid Economic Chaos

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:16:00 EDT

Presidential elections will be held Saturday in Zimbabwe. President Robert Mugabe faces his toughest opposition during his 28 years in power as Zimbabwe, once among the most prosperous countries in Africa, is in economic chaos. With inflation at 100,000 percent, a loaf of bread costs millions of Zimbabwean dollars.

Anti-China Protest Becomes Violent in Tibet

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:04:00 EDT

Tibet's capital of Lhasa was in chaos on Friday after ethnic Tibetans erupted in violent protest against Chinese rule. Protesters burned cars and buses, threw rocks at store windows and cried out for independence from China.

'Windy City,' Simon's Deep Dish on Chicago Politics

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 14:06:00 EDT

Scott Simon, author of the new political novel Windy City, calls politics "a local specialty" in Chicago, in the tradition of blues and improvisational comedy. His new book chronicles the chaos that ensues after the city's mayor is poisoned while eating pizza.

Taliban Threat Still Rising in Pakistan

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 06:00:00 EST

A violent pro-Taliban movement continues to build strength and create chaos in Pakistan -- with help from al-Qaida. The movement is pushing its way from tribal areas to Pakistan's teeming cities.