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Japanese school apologizes for student’s Twitter prank

A Japanese school apologized on behalf of a student who falsely claimed to be trapped under earthquake rubble. 

On Dec 11, 2012 by Kris Holt

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Facebook apologizes for mistaking elbows for breasts

Facebook has come to its senses, apologizing for its banning of an indecent image that was hardly indecent at all. 

On Nov 27, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Jackass star apologizes for threatening puppy with toy gun

The gun in Bam Margera's Twitter photo was fake, but the outrage he caused was very real.

On Oct 9, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Jason Biggs reprimanded by Nickelodeon over raunchy tweets

Some crude comments about Paul Ryan's wife landed the American Pie star—who voices Leonardo on Nickelodeon's Ninja Turtles series—in hot water with the network.

On Sep 6, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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Rep. Todd Akin posts apology video to YouTube

Rep. Todd Akin used YouTube to apologize for his controversial comments about "legitimate rape" and to announce that he will not drop out of his race for U.S. Senate.

On Aug 21, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Readercon board resigns over harassment scandal

The entire board of the popular convention resigned and apologized after mishandling a con-goer's reports of harassment.

On Aug 6, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Twitter apologizes for mistake in suspending journalist Guy Adams

The company admitted it made a mistake by "proactively monitoring and flagging" journalist Guy Adams' tweets about NBC's Olympics coverage.

On Jul 31, 2012 by Michelle Jaworski

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“Twilight” fandom reacts to Kristen Stewart cheating scandal

"Twihards" are taking to the Internet to show their support for K-Stew after she apologized for cheating on her longtime boyfriend and co-star, Robert Pattinson.

On Jul 26, 2012 by Aja Romano

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Daniel Tosh apologizes for rape joke after Tumblr firestorm

An anonymous Tumblr user claims the comedian made a joke about rape at an audience member's expense. 

On Jul 11, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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Australian Olympians under fire for firearms photo

Two swimmers have been reprimanded for posting a photo of themselves holding guns to Facebook.

On Jun 8, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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The Oatmeal apologizes for sexist comic

After his comic flopped with female gamers, the cartoonist said he was sorry in a big way. 

On Apr 18, 2012 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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Spike Lee reaches settlement with older couple whose lives he turned upside down

Spike Lee tweeted an address, directing people to the wrong George Zimmerman house. By the time he corrected it, it was too late. 

On Mar 30, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

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A public apology for sexism goes awry

A company called Sqoot sent out a sexist invitation and when people complained, it apologized in a very odd and public way.

On Mar 20, 2012 by Kevin Collier

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PayPal full of Regretsy

PayPal apologizes for telling Regretsy it had to return funds for a charity drive, but it may be too little, too late

On Dec 6, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini

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No apologies from this teen

When a Kansas teen criticized the governor in a tweet, his office demanded an apology. She took action—but won't be saying she's sorry any time soon.

On Nov 28, 2011 by Lauren Rae Orsini