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A DNA test ruled him out. He was convicted of murder anyway.
Forensics has its share of high-profile problems. There’s phony “junk science,” like bogus bite-mark and blood spatter analyses that have sent innocent people to jail. And there’s the steady drumbeat of lab scandals, where analysts make up results. But there’s a subtler and more pervasive problem at work in many cases: lab analysts and lawyers who take perfectly legitimate science and twist it. Globe Opinion is exploring these distortions with a series we’re calling “Twisted Science.” And there may be no better place to start than with the case of Terrel Barros.
Slovenians head to polls in tight race marked by spy scandal
Allegations of espionage and foreign interference have cast a shadow over the parliamentary election
Opinion | There’s No Judicial Climate Science Scandal
My co-writer and I didn’t commit academic misconduct in our chapter for a federal evidence manual.
How the NCAA tries to ensure game integrity amid a sports betting boom and the latest point-shaving scandal
Two months before Selection Sunday, a widespread college basketball game-fixing scandal was revealed. How can the NCAA stop it from happening again?
MLB further embraces sports betting in deal with prediction platform Polymarket
MLB is currently mired in a betting scandal involving several pitchers. MLB and Polymarket execs say deals like this make the game safer.
A man at the center of Michigan's 2022 election petition scandal gets 4 years in prison
A man has been sentenced to at least four years in prison for an election petition scandal that spoiled the candidacies of five Republicans who were running for Michigan governor in 2022. But Shawn...
Q&A: Is there no shame left in politics?
There is some, a UVA expert says, but the public has become accustomed to bad behavior.
Kristin Cabot, woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam, blasts ‘hypocritical’ Gwyneth Paltrow and ‘astounding’ Ryan Reynolds for mocking scandal
Woman caught on Coldplay kiss cam blasts ‘hypocritical’ Gwyneth Paltrow and 'astounding' Ryan Reynolds for mocking scandal.
The 7430U CPU scandal could spread: Another manufacturer under suspicion, ODM comes into the spotlight
While we recently found Chuwi guilty of CPU fraud twice, there are now indications that another Asia-based brand, Ninkear, could be affected. We also have a sample of this laptop at our disposal and are investigating immediately. Spoiler: The result exonerates the manufacturer, but raises questions about the original design manufacturer (ODM).
Opinion | A Judicial Climate Science Scandal
How political actors hijacked an education manual for judges to serve the plaintiffs bar.
Former scandal-plagued Illinois 'super mayor' eyes political comeback as a Republican in Georgia
Scandal-plagued former Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard switches parties, runs as Republican in Georgia after alleged corruption probe and FBI subpoenas.
Is gambling hurting the integrity of sports? Here’s what Missouri and Kansas experts say
Since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized sports betting in 2018, nearly 40 states have legalized the practice, including Kansas and Missouri. As professional sports teams partner with sportsbooks and gambling scandals continue to affect leagues, how much is the integrity of sports at risk?
Alexander Butterfield, Who Revealed Nixon Tapes in Watergate Scandal, Dies at 99
“There is tape in the Oval Office,” said Mr. Butterfield, a former White House aide, in testimony that rocked the Watergate hearings and led to the president’s resignation.
Diamantis scandal, ‘superfund’ bill, DHS: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals for overdose prevention centers, private equity protections in health care, and a 'Golden Girls Bill.'
WATCH: Walz, Ellison, Omar refuse to answer when pressed on fraud after contentious fraud hearing
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and AG Keith Ellison stay silent after heated House hearing on alleged $10 billion fraud scandal that rocked the state government.
What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Texas and Beyond
Midterm season is kicking off with hard-fought Senate and House primary contests that include battles over political style and ideology, age and scandal.
Why the Clintons’ ordeal might end up backfiring on Trump
When former President Bill Clinton testifies to a congressional committee Friday on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, he will be setting a precedent that President Donald Trump may come to regret.
Epstein and the politics of distraction
Scandal individualises corruption, creating a spectacle that redirects anger away from structural power.
How will British history remember this political scandal?
Fresh revelations can initially seem bigger than past indiscretions, from Partygate to MPs’ expenses
Mandelson’s Arrest Adds to Scandal That Has Rattled Starmer and Labour Party
The arrest of the British former envoy to Washington, long a key figure in the Labour Party, deepened a scandal that has led to calls for Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Minnesota Political Landscape Upended by Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
A fraud scandal had Democrats on the defensive and led Gov. Tim Walz to end his re-election bid. But the ICE surge upended the political landscape.
The Wild Olympic Curling Scandal Is a Sign of the Times
Shamelessness comes to a sport not well-equipped to deal with it.
Olympic curling scandal threatens to forever alter a sport built on a culture of trust
The most troubling aspect of the Olympic curling cheating accusations is that it could mark the official end of the hobbyist foundations of the sport.
Funds made up of hedge funds have finally made a comeback
Funds of hedge funds struggled to deal with the financial crisis and fallout from the Bernie Madoff scandal.
Scandals of the 2026 Winter Olympics, from cheating accusations to fraud
While respect, integrity and fairness are all hallmarks of the Olympics, several scandals emerged at the 2026 Winter Games. Here's what we know.
Trump rejects climate science, winter goes haywire, and ‘Penisgate’ rumors arise at the Olympics
We take a look at President Trump’s decision to reject a landmark climate finding, the cause of an unusual winter in the U.S. and the physics behind a bizarre ski jumping scandal
Sex, health, child abuse scandals threaten Orban re-election
Abuse in a juvenile facility, hazardous dust from a battery factory and an alleged sex video involving the opposition leader — the run-up to Hungary's election has so far been dominated by one scandal after another.
Politics, penis injections, broken medals: A week of controversy at the Winter Olympics
Alongside displays of sporting excellence, numerous controversies have flared this week at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. FRANCE 24 takes a look at the biggest scandals.
How to watch: Gov. Tim Walz to announce budget proposal for businesses impacted by Operation Metro Surge
Why Jeff Bezos gutted the Washington Post
Hundreds of jobs have gone at the newspaper that broke the Watergate scandal. Was profit or politics behind the decision? Jeremy Barr reports
The physics of the Winter Olympics : Short Wave
Watching a ski jumper fly through the air might get you wondering, “How do they do that?” The answer is – physics!That’s why this episode, we have two physicists – Amy Pope, a physicist from Clemson University and host Regina G. Barber – break down the science at play across some of the sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Because what’s a sport without a little friction, lift and conservation of energy? They also get into the new sport this year, ski mountaineering - or “skimo” as many call it - and the recent scandal involving the men’s ski jump suits. Interested in more science behind Olympic sports? Check out our episodes on how extreme G-forces affect Olympic bobsledders, the physics of figure skating and the science behind Simone Biles' Olympic gold. Also, we’d love to know what science questions have you stumped. Email us your questions at shortwave@npr.org – we may solve it for you on a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.
How the Epstein files are upending U.K. politics : Consider This from NPR
The latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation of Jeffrey Epstein is threatening the U.K. ruling government.New documents have led Peter Mandelson, a former ambassador to the U.S., to resign from Britain’s House of Lords and from the Labour Party.The fallout has already claimed two key staff members close to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and some in his own party are calling for him to step down too.Edward Luce, chief U.S. commentator for the Financial Times, helps explain the scandal – and why the reaction in the U.K. differs from the U.S.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Jordan-Marie Smith and Connor Donevan, with audio engineering by Hannah Gluvna. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Michael Levitt. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
Minister credits Starmer for ‘taking responsibility’ over Mandelson ahead of key meeting with Labour MPs
Jacqui Smith defends prime minister following resignation of Morgan McSweeney amid Mandelson scandal
Politicians ‘don’t live how we live’, voters tell me. The Mandelson scandal won’t change their minds
Whoever succeeds Keir Starmer will have an almost impossible task: convincing voters that politicians will serve the people, not themselves, says Guardian columnist John Harris
Looming Epstein Deposition Plunges Clintons Into Yet Another Scandal
Unlike in the past, top Democrats aren’t lining up in defense of the former president.
So the Epstein scandal is about politics? Silly me for thinking it’s about the mass abuse of women and girls
Obsessing over individual players and political chaos leaves less time to focus on the misogyny. And that’s for the best, isn’t it guys, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Labour MP calls for a ‘clearout’ of advisers in Downing Street amid Mandelson scandal
Pressure continued to build on Keir Starmer to remove his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney
Starmer apologises to Epstein victims as he seeks to weather Mandelson scandal
PM says he is sorry for believing ‘lies’ told by former Labour minister when he appointed him US ambassador
Lee H. Hamilton, a Foreign Policy Power in Congress, Dies at 94
A moderate Democrat from Indiana for 34 years, he led the House Foreign Affairs and Intelligence committees and helped investigate the Iran-contra scandal and the Sept. 11 attacks.
The Mandelson files: Labour Svengali’s parting gift to Starmer
Texts and emails about Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador could fuel biggest political scandal ‘for a generation’
Starmer orders release of files relating to Mandelson US ambassador decision
PM attempts to get on top of widening Epstein files scandal as Tories criticise move to hold some documents back
Starmer agrees to release some files on Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador in wake of Epstein scandal
Move comes in response to Tories forcing ‘humble address’ vote in Commons
Nestlé’s Chief Is in Turnaround Mode. He Drinks 8 Cups of Coffee a Day.
Philipp Navratil recently took over the 160-year-old Swiss food giant, charged with reviving growth and regaining trust after his predecessor was ousted over a scandal.
Trump claims Minnesota fraud exceeds $19B, faults Biden administration
President Donald Trump renews attacks on Rep. Ilhan Omar and Gov. Tim Walz over the Minnesota fraud scandal linked to the Somali community.
Tim Walz says he’s done with politics: ‘I will never run for office again’
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declares "I will never run for an elected office again" amid massive fraud scandal that forced him to abandon 2026 re-election bid.
Trailer: Dirty Rotten Scandals Coming Soon To E! Entertainment
E!’s new documentary series exposes the dark side of our pop culture obsessions! The Dr. Phil Show, America’s Next Top Model, and The Price is Right. Dirty Rotten Scandals premieres Wednesday, March 4th on E!
‘Out of Bounds: The Sports Betting Boom’ Review: Gambling on Every Game
A documentary on Vice highlights the serious risks and potential for scandal that have come with the rise of the sports-wagering industry.
MLS, Polymarket join forces in prediction markets
MLS emphasized integrity as gambling scandals rock the sports world.
Basketball point shaving scandal’s ties to Louisiana come as sports gambling thrives
Eight of the 20 athletes implicated in an NCAA point shaving scandal played for Louisiana colleges. Did the state’s legal sports gambling play a factor?
Jacksonville Bold for 1.21.26: Nixon’s next move
Jacksonville politics churn as ambitions, scandals, and legislation collide heading into 2026.
Sports-Betting Scandals Are Ubiquitous. Whether Fans Will Care Is an Open Question.
Breaches of ethics in sports are almost as old as professional competitions. Here’s when they have affected the business — and when they haven’t.
House panel approves bill to expand James Uthmeier's power to target physicians
Democrats fear giving the Attorney General more power after the Hope Florida scandal.
Northeast Ohio sports betting scandals: What we know
Separate FBI cases connect athletes with Northeast Ohio connections to prop bet manipulation schemes spanning MLB, NBA and college basketball from 2023 to 2025.
White House says Walz, Frey incited chaos after anti-ICE mob storms Minneapolis church
Minneapolis faces escalating anti-ICE protests following fatal shooting of protester Renee Good, with federal agents investigating church disruption and fraud scandal.
In a State Notorious for Scandal, Corruption Fighters Are Targeted
An anonymous negative ad campaign has been aimed at New Jersey’s departing attorney general. “It’s a warning to others,” one political scientist said.
Feds allege another sports-gambling scandal — and it has Philly connections
A local gambler, college team and casino were all mentioned in the wide-ranging indictment unsealed Thursday.
Latest sports gambling scandal involves Kent State 2024 home game
A 2024 men's basketball game between Kent State and Buffalo is included in the latest sports point-shaving scandal.
20 people charged in connection to sweeping basketball game fixing scandal
This FBI probe marks the latest gambling scandal to rock high-level sports.
Open inquiries probe potential involvement at the ‘highest levels of Minnesota politics’: Manhattan Institute senior fellow
Manhattan Institute senior fellow Chris Rufo discusses the ongoing investigation into the alleged Minnesota fraud scandal and how widespread the issue may be on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’
The American people have been 'robbed,' political commentator says
Political commentator Debra Lea discusses Minnesota's deepening fraud scandal and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's departure from the governor's race on 'Fox & Friends Weekend.'
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial...
Whole Hog Politics: Minnesota goes from Democratic debacle to GOP angst
A week ago, it looked like Minnesota Democrats had stumbled into a scandal that might cost their party any chance to win back the U.S. Senate and at the very least turn a safe gubernatorial race in…
Trump’s targeting of blue states raises questions about political motives
President Trump is targeting a number of blue states amid the fraud scandal plaguing Minnesota, raising questions about the motivation behind the move. On Tuesday, the administration announced it w…
Stuart Varney: Identity politics has killed Walz's career
FOX Business’ Stuart Varney examines the rise and fallout of identity politics in Minnesota, arguing Gov. Tim Walz’s handling of unrest, a major fraud scandal and political positioning ultimately ended his career.
Tim Walz Was Brought Down by a Scandal Hiding in Plain Sight
The welfare-theft scheme was public in 2024, but Trump and Republicans didn’t realize its potency as a political attack.
The Sherrone Moore scandal and race: 'It's going to get worse'
After the firing of Sherrone Moore at Michigan, 33 of the 34 coaches in the Big Ten and SEC are white.
Tim Walz, Fraud and the Costs of Trifecta Politics
The scandals that ended the Minnesota governor’s bid for a third term reflect the kind of oversight failure that comes with one-party control of government. Above all, voters expect competent administration.
Tim Walz’s 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid
Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reconsidering reelection bid, expected to announce decision Monday, sources say
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is reconsidering whether to seek reelection to a third term and is expected to announce his decision at a Monday news conference, two senior Democrats told CNN, as criticism over a welfare-fraud scandal in his state intensifies.
Ukrainian Politics Has Reawakened. Zelensky Must Tread Carefully.
The Ukrainian leader is reshuffling his cabinet as a corruption scandal reshapes the political landscape at a pivotal point in peace negotiations.
How LaToya Cantrell went from grassroots star to political outcast as New Orleans mayor
A once-promising disruptor, Cantrell will leave office under the cloud of an indictment, low approval ratings and a budget scandal. Here’s an inside look at her legacy.
At Zohran Mamdani’s block party, I observed a simple truth: people want more politics, not less
Years of scandal and disappointment have left a void in our politics. But New York’s new mayor offers an alternative to more apathy: hope, says author Samuel Earle
Health Dept. Pauses Child Care Funding to Minnesota, Citing State’s Fraud Scandal
The pause affects a funding stream that provides $185 million in annual aid to the state’s day care centers, as federal investigations into fraud in Minnesota’s social services programs continue.
From Glastonbury to (No Longer) Prince Andrew: The Entertainment Scandals That Rocked Britain in 2025
Kevin Spacey’s legal woes, J.K. Rowling’s latest firestorm, Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit and another bad year for the BBC capped off a tumultuous year for the U.K. entertainment sector.
Top Five Climate Science Scandals 2025
Bad science, Trump vengeance, USNCA, "climate risk," and the top holds steady
Minnesota lets voters 'vouch' for up to 8 others as fraud scandals fuel calls for federal crackdown
Controversy grows over Minnesota law letting voters vouch for eight neighbors' residency without ID, as critics question election integrity safeguards.
Here are the Top 10 federal stories impacting Florida in 2025
With an inauguration, Special Elections and a few career-threatening scandals along the way, Florida remained central in national politics.
Analysis | Is anything real anymore? In 2025, even sports fans started to doubt.
The integrity of games might be sports’ most precious commodity. This year’s gambling scandals have fans questioning it — a trend some view as an existential threat.
Will Sherrone Moore get a second chance like other disgraced coaches?
Was the Sherrone Moore scandal at Michigan worse than those of Bobby Petrino, Rick Pitino and Art Briles? Those coaches came back. Will Moore?
Ethics investigations, scandals plague Colorado Capitol
Over the course of the year, a series of investigations, allegations and controversies emerged at the state Capitol, drawing scrutiny to the behavior of elected officials and, in some cases, overshadowing policy debates. Here are some of the notable investigations, stories and accusations to come out of Colorado’s latest legislative session. Sonya Jaquez Lewis In […]
Beverly D'Angelo admits scandalous 'Christmas Vacation' hand gesture was improvised
'Christmas Vacation' actress Beverly D'Angelo has admitted that the scandalous hand gesture she performed on Chevy Chase in the classic holiday movie was improvised in one take: 'You can't do that.'
Bari Weiss’ ‘60 Minutes’ scandal is about more than one report
By blocking an approved segment on a controversial prison holding U.S. deportees in El Salvador, the editor-in-chief of CBS News has become the main story.
The 10 Most Compelling Sports Stories of 2025
From the Oklahoma City Thunder’s dominance to multisport gambling scandals to a truly epic World Series, this year has been quite a ride.
It Ain’t Just Sports: Special guest Kelli Lemon, football coaching scandals, VUU standout RB
We’re back with another episode of It Ain’t Just Sports — where the games are just the start of the conversation.
The best reality TV of 2025
Scandals, competitions and breakups are par for the course on reality shows, but this year also brought some tender moments that made for must-see TV.
'Scandalized' podcast argues political scandals are more than gossip
NPR's Miles Parks talks with political scientists Charlie Hunt and Jaci Kettler about their podcast "Scandalized" which unpacks political scandals from American history.
The Epstein files release did nothing to clear up the scandal’s biggest question
Some questions will never be answered. But there’s one that DOJ officials really can clear up — if they want to.
NBA reportedly changing injury reporting rules while enacting several sports betting policies; league also looking to address tanking
The news comes months after the league was hit with an integrity-threatening gambling scandal.
Scandals, prediction markets: Is 2025 a turning point for sports betting?
Here are the stories that dominated sports betting's year -- and will continue to be battlegrounds in 2026.
Former NFLPA head DeMaurice Smith: Why sports’ leaders must address growing gambling crisis
Fans must believe that games, and the actions within them, are authentic. That belief is being threatened by multiple gambling scandals.
Jared Kushner’s Luxury Dreams Collide With Balkan Politics
His firm pulled out of a planned luxury hotel in Serbia after anti-government protests, while a resort in Albania is being overshadowed by local scandals.
‘Bo Schembechler would never stop throwing up’: How Michigan’s scandal reveals college sports’ transformation
Legendary Michigan-based columnist Mitch Albom says Bo Schembechler would be sickened by today's college sports landscape where player poaching and money have replaced loyalty in an era unrecognizable to the iconic coach.
Senators fear sports gambling is getting out of control, raise regulation
A string of scandals involving illegal gambling and alleged game rigging in pro sports is getting the attention of lawmakers on Capitol Hill, with some arguing Congress should have a greater role i…
Sherrone Moore’s firing and its shocking aftermath raises tough questions about the culture of Michigan’s athletic department
A series of scandals over the last several years begs a simple, yet critical question: Is what happened with Sherrone Moore a serious, but isolated, incident or a symbol of a broader, cultural problem within the walls of Michigan athletics?
Connecting the dots with Sherrone Moore and other Michigan scandals
15 Big Ten sports scandals (including Rutgers) from the last 15 years
In the past decade and a half alone, the Big Ten has been marred by massive scandals at its most renowned institutions.
Korea's entertainment industry struggles as celebrity scandals derail productions
A string of personal scandals involving high-profile Korean entertainers is once again leaving broadcasters and production companies to absorb heav...
DAVID MARCUS: Somali power surge raises the question Minnesota avoids
Somali community continues to gain political power in Minnesota amid billion-dollar fraud scandal involving tied organizations, raising accountability questions.
Fox News Politics Newsletter: Dem-appointed education officials face new scrutiny as fraud scandal widens
Welcome to the Fox News Politics newsletter, with the latest updates on the Trump administration, Capitol Hill and more Fox News politics content.