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"Mornings Memory": How a selfie turned Kenny G into a controversial figure in 2014
On this day 10 years ago, smooth jazz musician Kenny G sparked controversy when a selfie he tweeted during a pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong caused an international stir.Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
New football regulator to be given power to tackle controversial 'parachute payments'
"Strengthened" legislation to establish an independent football regulator for the elite men's game in England is set to be introduced to parliament by the government.Top stories - BBC News - October 23 -
Trump slams Harris, former chief of staff while campaigning with controversial allies
Former President Donald Trump campaigned Wednesday in the battleground state of Georgia with two controversial allies. Tucker Carlson and Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene joined the rally where ...Top stories - CBS News - October 24 -
Hasan Minhaj addresses fact-checking controversy in new Netflix special
In his new Netflix special, Hasan Minhaj touched on the fact-checked jokes scandal that led to him losing his job as the new host of the “The Daily Show.”Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
'Made in Mexico' trade controversy is provoking another kind of border war
Chinese and European companies that manufactured in China are moving to Mexico, with billions invested in new trade strategies, and political battles to come.Business - CNBC - October 25 -
Late VAR controversy sees Man United lose again
Jarrod Bowen converted a last-gasp penalty to lift West Ham United to a 2-1 Premier League victory over Manchester United in a fluctuating clash between two struggling sides on Sunday.Sports - ESPN - October 27 -
Bad Bunny endorses Harris; Trump rally sparks outrage
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.Top stories - CBS News - October 28 -
Trump campaign distances itself from controversial New York rally comments
Republicans criticise racist and misogynistic remarks by speakers at Madison Square Garden on SundayBusiness - Financial Times - October 28 -
Vance brushes off controversial Trump Madison Square Garden rally
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) brushed off the controversy following Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally during a campaign stop in Wisconsin on Monday, saying at one point “we have to stop getting ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Fallout from controversial comments made at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally
Former President Donald Trump's campaign faced bipartisan backlash over comments made by conservative comedian Tony Hinchcliffe on Sunday at Madison Square Garden. Jokes, including one about Puerto ...Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
A history of violence: how has Chris Brown survived so much controversy?
A shocking new documentary lays out the many allegations of abuse against the star, from attacking Rihanna to a claim of sexual assault on Diddy’s yacht. On 30 December 2020, Jane Doe, a ...World - The Guardian - October 29 -
How recent comments and controversies on both sides influence voters
As both parties face backlash and public scrutiny, recent remarks by Biden and comments from a comedian at a Trump rally have become focal points in the final week before the election. John ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Eye Opener: President Biden's controversial comment threatens to undermine Harris' message
A controversial comment from President Biden threatens to undermine Kamala Harris' closing argument on unity and getting things done. Also, former President Trump does some damage control after ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Trump, Harris rally in North Carolina as controversial comments get attention
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris both addressed crowds in North Carolina Wednesday. This comes after closing arguments from the candidates were clouded by ...Top stories - CBS News - October 30 -
Vice President Harris addresses President Biden's controversial remarks
With just five days to Election Day, Vice President Harris addressed President Biden's controversial remarks, separating herself from his language as she campaigned in Wisconsin.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Trump climbs into garbage truck to mock Biden's "garbage" comment controversy
Former President Trump intensified his response to Biden's recent comments by climbing into a garbage truck and declaring, "250 million Americans are not garbage" as he campaigned in Wisconsin.Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
Tony Hinchcliffe makes his name amid 'garbage' controversy
Tony Hinchcliffe was a relative unknown to the world of politics before he told a series of off-color jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos at former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
Eagles' Saquon Barkley's controversial fumble leads to Trayvon Walker touchdown for Jaguars
Barkley appeared to be down, but the review was ruled a fumbleSports - CBS Sports - 4 days ago -
Mexico's High Court Fails to Block Controversial Judicial Overhaul
President Claudia Sheinbaum says she won’t comply with any ruling made by the Supreme Court over a judicial system shake-up.World - The Wall Street Journal - 2 days ago -
Controversial bill to reinterpret New Zealand’s founding document reaches parliament
The widely criticised bill aims to redefine Treaty of Waitangi principles that guide relations between Māori and ruling authorities. New Zealand’s Treaty of Waitangi explained in 30 seconds A ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Calhanoglu’s controversial spot-kick earns Inter victory against Arsenal
Mikel Arteta’s problems keep on mounting. In a week that they were rocked by the surprise resignation of the sporting director, Edu , Arsenal surrendered their unbeaten start in the Champions ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Pakistan Authorities Tighten Grip on Power With Controversial Legal Changes
Critics of the government have accused it of taking the country in an increasingly authoritarian direction in a bid to fend off any challenge from Imran Khan.World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
After controversial snub, 'Piano Lesson' returns Danielle Deadwyler to Oscar race
Two years ago, the actor found herself in an Oscars controversy after being snubbed for 'Till.' Now she returns with 'Piano Lesson' — and awards watchers predict payback.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 21 hours ago -
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 PhiladelphiaSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
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 quarterbackSports - CBS Sports - October 14 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
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.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
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."Top stories - ABC News - October 16 -
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.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16 -
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 ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
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 ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
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 ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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 SaturdaySports - CBS Sports - October 20
