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Who Is Tony Hinchcliffe, the Trump Rally Comedian Criticized for Racist Comments?
Known for insult-style comedy, he took aim at Latinos, African Americans, Palestinians and Jews at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.”Yesterday -
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Biden reacts to racist, offensive comments at Trump Madison Square Garden rally
President Biden cast his ballot in Delaware and reacted to offensive and racist comments made at a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. Mr. Biden called the comments "embarrassing" while ...Yesterday -
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Racist comments at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally overshadow 'closing argument'
Former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday included divisive language and racist insults.Yesterday -
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Harris to Michigan, Trump to Georgia as comedian's offensive rally comments go viral
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to the offensive and racist comments that comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered during former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden. This ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Puerto Rican politicians react to Trump rally racist, offensive comments
Rep. Nydia Velazquez, a Democrat from New York, and other politicians called out comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's comments at former President Donald Trump's rally in New York City.Yesterday -
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Sen. Rick Scott denounces anti-Puerto Rico comment at Trump rally
Derogatory comments directed at Puerto Rico from former President Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally have sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle. Political strategists Chuck Rocha and ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump campaign under fire for comedian's racist and sexist comments at rally
Many Republicans are trying to distance themselves from racist and sexist comments that were made at Donald Trump's rally in New York City on Sunday. In addition to Trump's usual attacks on Vice ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
CNN apologises for pager comment by conservative panellist to Mehdi Hasan
Ryan James Girdusky removed from NewsNight show after telling fellow guest ‘I hope your beeper doesn’t go off’. US elections 2024 – live updates CNN has apologised to its viewers after a ...16 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Puerto Rico Catholic archbishop: Important that Trump personally apologize for comedian's comments
Roberto González Nieves, archbishop of San Juan de Puerto Rico, called on former President Trump to apologize personally for comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke comparing Puerto Rico to “a floating ...13 hours ago -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
CNN bans pro-Trump commentator after offensive 'beeper' remark
Right-wing commentator Ryan Girdusky exited 'NewsNight with Abby Phillip' after telling Medhi Hasan, 'I hope your beeper doesn't go off,' a reference to Israel's conflict with Hezbollah.10 hours ago -
Politics - NBC News
Pennsylvania voters weigh in on Puerto Rico comment from Trump rally
NBC News' George Solis reports from Allentown, Pa., a city with a large Puerto Rican population, on how voters are reacting to the racist comment made by a comedian at a weekend Trump rally.7 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden offers cryptic comment about taking Tony Hinchcliffe 'for a swim'
President Biden offered a cryptic comment Tuesday seemingly referring to a comedian’s recent racist comments about Puerto Rico at a former President Trump rally over the weekend. “For years I’ve ...6 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Nick Sirianni tells off Eagles fans after win over Browns, creating another controversy that shouldn't exist
Sirianni continues to dig a deeper hole in PhiladelphiaOctober 14 -
Sports - CBS Sports
No QB controversy here: Why sticking with Quinn Ewers over Arch Manning was right move for Texas vs. Oklahoma
The Longhorns know that championships are won with experience at quarterbackOctober 14 -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about California's controversial new law aimed at preventing gas price spikes
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Monday signed into law a controversial slate of plans to tighten fuel refinery storage rules in an effort to prevent future fuel shortages and price spikes at ...October 14 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
NCAA mulling in-season action after Oregon's controversial late-game situational move helped Ducks beat Ohio State
The NCAA Football Playing Rules Committee is actively “engaged” in examining Oregon's controversial play for possible action.October 15 -
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Georgia's controversial hand count rule blocked by judge: 'Too much, too late'
Georgia’s controversial hand count rule blocked by a judge, "too much, too late."October 16 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Controversial consulting firm fails to get approval for deal with Ohio teachers’ pension fund
A committee on the Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund board has decided not to move forward with the controversial consulting firm that has been the subject of News 5 investigations.October 16 -
Politics - The Hill
Judge rejects handful of controversial rules, including hand-count rule, from Georgia board
A judge in Georgia tossed out a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-majority Georgia State Election Board, arguing that the board didn’t have the authority to put ...October 16 -
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Texas board denies clemency for man in controversial case tied to shaken baby syndrome
Officials in Texas rejected a request for clemency in a controversial case Wednesday. Robert Roberson would be the first person in the U.S. to be put to death for a murder linked to shaken baby ...October 17 -
World - The Guardian
Ice-T: ‘Anybody that thinks controversy is a way to make money, it’s not. You need lawyers!’
With a new Body Count album out next month, the hip-hop superstar turned actor answers your questions on Law & Order, the Cop Killer furore and working with ‘wild man’ Abel Ferrara. Was there ever ...October 17 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Kalen DeBoer explains controversial fourth-and-22 call that helped seal Alabama's fate in loss to Tennessee
The Crimson Tide coach explained what he was trying to accomplish late in fourth quarter on SaturdayOctober 20 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Officials reverse controversial Texas pass interference call during delay for fans throwing objects onto the field
Have you ever seen a pass interference call take nearly five minutes to get figured out?October 20 -
Sports - CBS Sports
WATCH: Texas fans pelt field with trash over controversial pass interference call that refs end up overturning
As the field was cleared of the debris, the officials reversed their controversial decisionOctober 20 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Amid officiating controversy, Georgia shows it's still an SEC juggernaut with road win over top-ranked Texas
The Bulldogs got a massive road win in Austin, but it wasn't without controversy after a bizarre moment late in the third quarter nearly swung the game in the Longhorns' favor.October 20 -
Sports - CBS Sports
Texas apologizes for fans throwing debris on field after controversial overturned call in loss to Georgia
The SEC office says its officials followed the correct procedures and admonished Texas fans for throwing trash on the fieldOctober 20 -
Sports - Yahoo Sports
Texas fined $250,000 by SEC for fans throwing objects on field after controversial call
The pass interference call was reversed while the field was cleaned up.October 20 -
Sports - CBS Sports
SEC fines Texas $250K, wants ban for fans who threw trash on field after controversial call in loss to Georgia
The SEC says Texas must punish fans who threw bottles and other objects onto the field at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumOctober 20 -
World - The Guardian
O’Neil questions ‘big guy’ bias after controversial City goal sinks Wolves
Stones’ injury-time winner awarded after on-field review ‘Is there something that influences decision-making?’ The Wolves manager, Gary O’Neil, questioned whether referees have a subconscious ...October 20