NEW YORK — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar thanked Fox News on Monday for condemning comments made on the network by weekend host Jeanine Pirro centering on the freshman Democrat's wearing of a traditional Muslim head covering. Pirro questioned whether Omar's wearing a hijab indicated her adherence to Sharia law. She...
Brokaw Says He Feels Terrible About Commentary Offending Hispanics
NEW YORK — NBC's Tom Brokaw says he feels terrible that his comments on "Meet the Press" Sunday that Hispanics should work harder at assimilation "offended some members of that proud culture." The former "NBC Nightly News" anchor tweeted in response to a social media backlash to what he had...
NBC Cancels Megyn Kelly's Show After Blackface Controversy
NEW YORK — Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News Channel personality who made a rocky transition to softer morning news at NBC, has been ousted from her "Today" program after her controversial on-air comments about blackface. '"Megyn Kelly Today' is not returning," NBC News said in a statement Friday. The...
Flyers Introduce Odd-Looking Mascot, Soak in the Comments
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Flyers have introduced an odd-looking new team mascot — a 7-foot fuzzy creature named Gritty with a wild, orange beard. The character's debut triggered an outpouring of comments online, including "Good luck sleeping tonight, Flyers fans" and comparisons to ZZ Top and the Muppets. Twitter users created memes...
Tonight Show Cancels Norm Macdonald After MeToo Comments
NEW YORK — "The Tonight Show" canceled an appearance by Norm Macdonald after criticism of his comments about the MeToo movement and fellow comedians Louis C.K. and Roseanne Barr. In a statement, NBC said it canceled Tuesday's appearance "out of sensitivity to our audience." The former "Saturday Night Live" cast...