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6th-Grader Shows the Way: Apologies of the Week

Also, a newspaper is sorry for a letter about the president

(Newser) - A kid's sincere mea culpa and a newspaper's embarrassed one were among the public apologies making headlines this week:
  • An apology done right: “I am writing an apology letter for what I did last night. ... I know there will be consequences, and I will not complain about
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Newspaper Apologizes for Obama Execution Letter

Writer advocated 'regime change' in the US

(Newser) - A paper in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, printed a letter to the editor over the holiday weekend that blamed President Obama's policies for the loss of Ramadi in Iraq. That might not seem so unusual, except for the letter's last few paragraphs, which advocate "regime change" here in the...

Another Google Maps Fail: Apologies of the Week

Also, a politician's failed attempt at humor

(Newser) - An awful Google Maps hack and a certain reality show figure generated some of the week's public apologies:
  • Offensive map: "Some inappropriate results are surfacing in Google Maps that should not be, and we apologize for any offense this may have caused."—Google spokesperson, after it
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Political Sexting: Apologies of the Week

Including George Stephanopoulos' mea culpa

(Newser) - A lesson that politicians apparently find hard to learn results in one of the public apologies that made headlines this week:
  • Not-so-private sexts: "I apologize for the poor judgment I displayed that put me and those closest to me in this situation."—John Diehl, speaker of the
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Monkey Business: Apologies of the Week

Including a news anchor's mea culpa to viewers

(Newser) - A tale of competing Charlottes and a tone-deaf promo were behind some of the public apologies making headlines this week:
  • Royal mess: "We deeply apologize for causing trouble to many people over the naming of the first baby [monkey]. We take these opinions seriously."—Japan zoo, after
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JK Rowling's Lament: Apologies of the Week

She remembers a lost character, while Bud Light backtracks quickly

(Newser) - A Weasley twin reference and some ill-advised PR moves are among the public apologies of the week:
  • Author's regret: "Today I would just like to say: I'm really sorry about Fred. *Bows head in acceptance of your reasonable ire*"—JK Rowling, in a tweet today, referring
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Hair-Pulling Misadventures: Apologies of the Week

Including yet another college mistake on applicants

(Newser) - A familiar college goof and a strange one involving a prime minister who should know better are among the week's notable apologies:
  • This again: "Please note this email was sent in error. We sincerely apologize for any confusion."—Drexel University, to about 500 applicants mistakenly told
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Louis, Meet Sarah: Apologies of the Week

Including a Kennedy, too

(Newser) - A certain ESPN's reporter's apology following the release of an insult-filled video made the biggest headlines, but some other mea culpas surfaced this week:
  • Drunk-tweets: "I owe you an apology. ... I said some bad things about you."—Louis CK, to Sarah Palin, meeting her about
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Louis CK: I Apologized to Sarah Palin

First time he's done so because of something he's said, he tells Howard Stern

(Newser) - Louis CK went on Howard Stern's show today and revealed a professional first: He apologized to someone over a comic slam—and that someone was none other than Sarah Palin. As Mediaite recounts, the comedian drunk-tweeted some vile comments about Palin five years ago that took on a life...

'Attention Barf Cleaners': Apologies of the Week

Including a young boy who feels bad about his mess

(Newser) - Rolling Stone's mea culpa made headlines this week, but so did one on a much less serious topic. Here's a look at some of the week's apologies:
  • Adorable: "I don't know their names but thank them a lot and I'm sorry again for throwing
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Sorry My Kids Wouldn't Shut Up: Apologies of the Week

A mother's mea culpa goes viral

(Newser) - This week, a public apology from a non-public person generated lots of buzz:
  • Shhh: "My son later told me, much to my humiliation and embarrassment, that my girls were rude and obnoxious during the movie. ... I apologize profusely for their disrespect ."—Kyesha Smith Wood, in a Facebook
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Let's Not Stone Gays: Apologies of the Week

A mea culpa comes 35 years after the fact

(Newser) - Sometimes, public apologies hit on frivolous topics, and sometimes, like this week, it's just the opposite:
  • Times have changed: "I take personal ownership of this inflammatory rhetoric. ... I apologize for the reflection those remarks bring upon Jesus Christ, Whom I love; Bob Jones University, which I have loved
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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 
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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...

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