as in accusation
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Unsurprisingly, whispers and accusations of nepotism surround Max’s appointment, with Leon Rice having led the program as head coach since 2010, and the father-son connection is undeniably part of why Max returned to Boise State.—
Shaun Goodwin
June 8,
Idaho Statesman,
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Similar charges were leveled against several other rival candidates ahead of the election, spurring accusations of authoritarianism and corruption against Pashinyan’s government.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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Two dozen other Republican senators accepted the allegations as credible and urged Moore to step aside if the claims proved true.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Kashmir police denied the allegation, saying armed men overnight opened fire on officers after being signaled to stop their vehicle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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The letters also cited Buyer's 18-years in Congress and mentioned his involvement as a House prosecutor during the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Now, as Paxton is the Republican nominee for Senate, House Republicans who supported impeachment have taken differing positions.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The incursion was the latest in a litany of drone incidents — from both Russia and Ukraine — to afflict NATO member states and leave the 32-member trans-Atlantic organization on edge, drawing strong condemnation from Romania’s allies.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The dismissive language triggered outrage from the public, condemnation from unions, and questions from regulators about the extent of potential job cuts.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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Van Dyke, an experienced special forces soldier, was released on a $250,000 personal recognizance bond following his April arraignment.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
8 June 2026
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The arraignment in Macomb County Circuit Court will take place on June 15.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Whether the rant has any immediate political implications for the lawmakers, especially in a midterm election year, remains to be seen.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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The implications from Brittany and Michelle that Danny is like their exes seems as big a reach as Danny trying to touch the rim of a basketball hoop.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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For the Delfonts, who use a tape-recorder to capture this desperate plea, Leonora’s words serve as irrefutable proof that an academic career has failed to compensate for the absence of a husband and child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Keiko Fujimori assumed the role after her mother, the late Susana Higuchi, separated from her father following her public denunciation of corruption in his government regarding the handling of international donations.—
Claudia Rebaza,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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But Lander has gone much further in his denunciations of Israel, particularly in the past year.—
Russell Berman,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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