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Reactions: Stevens conviction

Oct. 27, 2008
Some reactions to the Monday conviction of Alaska Republican Sen. Ted Stevens for lying about $250,000 in home renovations and other gifts from a wealthy oil contractor. ___ "I am obviously disappointed in the verdict but not surprised given the repeated...
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Stevens lawyer asks for new trial

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 (UPI) -- Lawyers for U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, have asked a federal judge in Washington to set aside his conviction and have moved for a new trial in Alaska.
Witness: Stevens prosecutors swayed him

Witness: Stevens prosecutors swayed him

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A witness in the corruption trial of U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, told a federal judge that help from U.S. prosecutors changed his testimony.
Stevens defeated by Begich

Stevens defeated by Begich

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (UPI) -- Democratic challenger Mark Begich has defeated convicted Republican incumbent Ted Stevens in the race for U.S. Senate in Alaska, vote totals determined Tuesday.
Stevens' GOP expulsion vote up in the air

Stevens' GOP expulsion vote up in the air

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 (UPI) -- Senate Republicans may put off a vote on expelling Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens from the GOP caucus since his challenger seems to be winning the seat, sources say.

Stevens loses ground in Alaska balloting

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Nov. 15 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, was poised to lose his re-election bid as his Democratic challenger saw his lead grow in ballot counting, analysts said.
Senate GOP may boot Stevens from caucus

Senate GOP may boot Stevens from caucus

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Convicted felon Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, could be ousted from his party's Senate caucus even before his re-election bid is settled, officials said.
Stevens falls behind in Alaska vote count

Stevens falls behind in Alaska vote count

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Ballot counting in Alaska indicates U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, has fallen slightly behind Democratic challenger Anchorage Mayor Mark Begich.

Votes to decide Lieberman, Stevens fates

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (UPI) -- When U.S. Senate leaders return to Washington next week there will be pressure to reprimand two senior members of the usually collegial chamber, officials say.
Stevens apparently will return to Senate

Stevens apparently will return to Senate

JUNEAU, Alaska, Nov. 5 (UPI) -- Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, convicted of failing to report cash and gifts on his Senate disclosure forms, held a slim lead in his bid to be re-elected.
Reid: Stevens faces Senate expulsion

Reid: Stevens faces Senate expulsion

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (UPI) -- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., says Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, faces expulsion from the Senate if he wins re-election this week.
Stevens: 'I have not been convicted'

Stevens: 'I have not been convicted'

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 31 (UPI) -- Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, who was convicted this week on seven federal felony counts, says he has "not been convicted of anything yet."
Convicted Stevens stumps in Alaska

Convicted Stevens stumps in Alaska

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Oct. 30 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens returned to Alaska a convicted felon to begin a six-day campaign and to ask voters to return him to Washington for a seventh term.
McCain calls on Stevens to step down

McCain calls on Stevens to step down

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Republican presidential nominee John McCain called on Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens to resign Tuesday after his trial ended in a guilty verdict.
Stevens guilty of all charges

Stevens guilty of all charges

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, was found guilty Monday of all seven federal felony charges related to unreported gifts and renovation work done on his home.
Stevens guilty of all charges

Stevens guilty of all charges

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (UPI) -- U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens, R-Alaska, was found guilty Monday of all seven felony charges related to gifts and renovation work done on his home.
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, competes in Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Lori Anne Madison, 6, of Woodbridge, Virginia, spells out the letters in her word as she competes during the opening round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 30, 2012, in National Harbor, Maryland. Madison, the youngest known qualifier in the history of the contest, correctly spelled the word "dirigible*", a lighter-than-air aircraft, to advance. UPI/Mike Theiler