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Psst, Your Mic Is On: Apologies of the Week

Janet Napolitano is caught dissing students at her university

(Newser) - When a hot mic is involved, it's often just a matter of time before the public apology follows. That and other mea culpas making headlines this week:
  • What she really thinks: "I'm sorry for using a word I don’t usually use."—Janet Napolitano, former
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Top 5 Apologies of the Week
 Top 5 Apologies 
 of the Week 
Mar 14, 2015 11:16 AM CDT

Top 5 Apologies of the Week

From the Colosseum to US state houses

(Newser) - An apology over a racist chant wasn't the only public mea culpa to make headlines this week:
  • Weiner flashback: "I am truly sorry I have hurt the ones I love most with my poor judgment. I am committed to rebuilding trust with my family and my community."
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Cops Sorry for Shooting Beloved Pony
 Cops Sorry 
 for Shooting 
 Beloved Pony 
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Mar 8, 2015 9:07 AM CDT

Cops Sorry for Shooting Beloved Pony

30-year-old was stubborn, not injured, Oregon family says

(Newser) - A beloved elderly pony that escaped from his barn stall and went for a stroll one night was shot dead by police for no good reason, according to a furious family in Oregon. A neighbor called police after she found Gir, a 30-year-old American Miniature Horse, lying in her yard...

So Sorry: Week's Top 5 Apologies

From politicians to hockey fans

(Newser) - Some of the more notable public apologies of the week:
  • Pelosi slam: "I made a poor attempt at humor to talk about her reaction and for that I apologize."—Sen. Lindsey Graham, after mocking Nancy Pelosi's reaction to the Netanyahu speech with a reference to "
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Ben Carson: Sorry About My Comments on Gays

But he says it's still not clear whether homosexuality is a choice

(Newser) - Ben Carson is once again apologizing for remarks about gay people. This time, he's walking back a comment in which he argued that prison proved homosexuality was a choice, reports CNN . (He argued that people went in straight and came out gay.) “I do not pretend to...

Top 5 Apologies of the Week

Including an unfortunate Lady Gaga reference

(Newser) - Kanye, Keith, and yet another politician who learns that it's always wise to ditch the Hitler analogy are among the week's notable apology-makers:
  • Until next year: "I would like to publicly apologize to Beck, I’m sorry Beck. I also want to publicly apologize to Bruno Mars,
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Kanye to Beck: &#39;I&#39;m Sorry&#39;
 Kanye to Beck: 'I'm Sorry' 
Feb 27, 2015 9:23 AM CST

Kanye to Beck: 'I'm Sorry'

Rapper is apparently on an apology kick

(Newser) - Is Kanye West perhaps actually admitting he was wrong? The rapper made headlines ( and enemies ) when he almost interrupted Beck's Grammys acceptance speech and later explained that Beyonce should have won , but it seems he's seen the error of his ways, the New York Post reports....

ESPN Suspends Olbermann Over Penn State Tweets

He slams students, school in series of exchanges

(Newser) - Keith Olbermann is in hot water with the boss again , this time the boss being ESPN. The network suspended him for a week after a series of tweets in which he slammed both Penn State and the students who go there. "It was weird and unnecessary," writes Barry...

Top 5 Apologies of the Week
 Top 5 Apologies of the Week 
Feb 21, 2015 11:32 AM CST

Top 5 Apologies of the Week

Including that hand-written one from you know who

(Newser) - Can A-Rod get back in fans' good graces? Probably not, but his handwritten note was among the public apologies that generated headlines this week:
  • A-Rod, again: "I take full responsibility for the mistakes that led to my suspension for the 2014 season. I regret that my actions made the
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Krispy Kreme Apologizes for 'KKK Wednesday' Promo

It was supposed to be a fun event for kids, not about the Klan

(Newser) - A UK Krispy Kreme was determined to show kids on winter break a good time, so it promoted on Facebook a weeklong roster of activities that included Funday Monday, Colouring Tuesday, and … KKK Wednesday. The Hull branch of the doughnut purveyor has since taken down the ad, per Mashable...

Top 5 Apologies of the Week
 Top 5 Apologies of the Week 
Feb 14, 2015 11:56 AM CST

Top 5 Apologies of the Week

Politicians, athletes, and celebs make the rounds

(Newser) - Some of the more notable public apologies that made headlines this week:
  • One year later: "There is no excuse for domestic violence, and I apologize for the horrible mistake I made."—Ray Rice, apologizing to Baltimore Ravens fans near the anniversary of his high-profile arrest.
  • Out of
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1 Year Later, Ray Rice Apologizes to Ravens Fans

He's sorry for 'horrible mistake'

(Newser) - Ray Rice is coming upon an awful anniversary this weekend—it was Feb. 15 of last year when the NFL star was arrested after knocking his then-fiancee unconscious. This morning, Rice issued a statement to the Baltimore Sun in which he apologizes to the city and to Baltimore Ravens...

5 Apologies of the Week
 5 Apologies of the Week 
Jan 31, 2015 11:30 AM CST

5 Apologies of the Week

From Comcast to Justin Bieber

(Newser) - A look at some of the week's high-profile public apologies that made headlines:
  • Customer service: "We have apologized to our customer for this unacceptable situation and addressed it directly with the employee who will no longer be working on behalf of Comcast."—Charlie Herrin, senior VP
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5 Apologies of the Week
 5 Apologies of the Week 
Jan 24, 2015 12:10 PM CST

5 Apologies of the Week

From TurboTax to Hitler, again

(Newser) - A look at some of the public apologies that made headlines this week:
  • Crash footage: "Unfortunately a very bad choice was made to use a real crash instead of creating a VFX shot, without realizing the impact it could have on the families. ... I want to also extend my
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5 Best Apologies of the Week
 5 Best Apologies of the Week 
Jan 17, 2015 11:10 AM CST

5 Best Apologies of the Week

Including one for a Hitler reference

(Newser) - A look at some of the apologies that made headlines this week:
  • Hitler comparison: “I need to apologize to all those offended by my tweet. It was not my intention to trivialize the Holocaust nor to compare the President to Adolf Hitler.”—Rep. Randy Weber, a GOP
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5 Best Apologies of the Week

Including one from McDonald's about a not-so-happy meal

(Newser) - Someone somewhere is always apologizing for something. Here are five from the week:
  • Use his name: "As I am an elected official, the Frederick News-Post has the right to use my name in any article related to the running of the county—that comes with the job. ... I'm
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Brewery Sorry for Gandhi Beer

New England Brewing Co. hasn't said it will take Gandhi-Bot brew off shelves

(Newser) - There are many ways to honor the memory of Mahatma Gandhi, but a US brewery is now apologizing after an Indian man took offense to its hops homage. Lawyer Sunkari Janardhan Goud filed a complaint in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad that claims the New England Brewing Company '...

5 Apologies of the Week
 5 Apologies of the Week 
Jan 3, 2015 10:10 AM CST

5 Apologies of the Week

Including mea culpas over weddings and feminism

(Newser) - Someone somewhere is always apologizing for something. Here are some high-profile ones over the past week:
  • Wedding bells: "Listen. Congratulations on your wedding. I feel terrible. Nobody told us."—President Obama, to Ed Mallue Jr. and Natalie Heimel after they had to move their wedding from a
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Walmart: Sorry We Advertised Costumes for 'Fat Girls'

Company switches label to 'Women's Plus-Size'

(Newser) - Walmart is feeling the heat after Twitter users caught an alarming label on the company's website: It advertised plus-size Halloween outfits in a category dubbed "Fat Girl Costumes," Time reports. "This never should have been on our site. It is unacceptable, and we apologize," the...

James Blunt Finally Apologizes for 'Annoying' Song

'You're Beautiful' was 'force-fed down people's throats,' singer admits

(Newser) - "I'm sorry now/I'm sorry now/I'm sorry now, it's true." These are the lyrics to James Blunt's newest hit: his 2014 apology to everyone in the universe for his way-overplayed love song "You're Beautiful," which saturated the airwaves in 2005-2006 and...

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