culprits

You could blame weeds, trees, and grasses if you start itching, sneezing, coughing, and wheezing this fall.

But the usual suspects aren't the only triggers. A host of household items -- candles, chemicals, stuffed animals, and spices -- may be the real culprits.

The leaders of OPEC have a long list of culprits for high oil prices: the falling dollar, U.S.-Iranian tensions, and shady speculators.