
Bill Maher used the N-word on Friday night's episode of "Real Time", drawing outrage on social media.
The shocking incident unfolded during Maher's interview with Republican Senator Ben Sasse on his live HBO show "Real Time' on Friday night".
"Bill Maher made a decision to get on television last night and sanitize and normalize the n-word", civil-rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton said in his Saturday sermon in NY.
Griezmann tells Atletico he wants to leave
Griezmann, though, took to social media on Friday evening to reject those stories while admitting his future was uncertain. Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo hinted star forward Antoine Griezmann would remain at the LaLiga club next season.
The Boston Globe reports (http://bit.ly/2rnajTP ) that the comedian and co-anchor of "Weekend Update" told an audience at the Wilbur Theatre on Friday in Boston that people were upset by the comments, adding that "when I say 'people, ' I mean 'white guys'". "We'd love to have you work in the fields with us".
Maher responded, "Work in the fields?" Sasse briefly kept quiet. "There are no explanations that make this acceptable", tweeted Deray McKesson, an activist and leader of Black Lives Matter. "We are removing his deeply offensive comment from any subsequent airings of the show", the statement read. Sasse, who chuckled at the comment, did not address it. Maher quickly asserted, "It's a joke". "I'm a 1st Amendment absolutionist. Comedians get latitude to cross hard lines". "Just because Bill Maher is liberal and our friend, you don't give him a pass. you never get the right to use that term". "You can not allow folk to act like there's anything amusing in that context about using that word".
"Free speech comes with a responsibility to speak up when folks use that word". It's therefore an attack on the American Creed. He has created controversy for his views on religion, particularly Islam, and lost his ABC show, "Politically Incorrect", after remarks he made in the wake of the September 11 attacks. "We have been the cowards, lobbing cruise missiles from 2,000 miles away".
Donald Trump delays moving US embassy to Jerusalem Every president since 1995 has signed the waiver leaving the embassy in Tel Aviv, as stipulated in the Jerusalem Embassy Act . At the same time , a lasting peace deal with the Palestinians remains a fantasy of American presidents and diplomats.
Lions will 'struggle' against All Blacks, says Eddie Jones That's one of the things that will bring you together. there's been a fair amount of it, to be fair, and I hope it will be good". The crucial thing, however, is drawing the correct lessons from a defeat. "I would like a 3-0, but maybe 2-1 to New Zealand ".
Potential Changes In Trump Administration's Communications Approach White House communications director Michael Dubke announced his resignation Tuesday, saying it had been an honor to serve Trump. Kushner enjoys a level of trust with his father-in-law that eludes most top White House aides, one person close to Trump said.
Nintendo Details Switch Online Service, Plans to Launch in 2018 The app can be used to chat with your other Switch-owning friends, invite them to play a game online, and set "play appointments". Subscribers will get to download a compilation of classic titles with added online play, such as Super Mario Bros.
O'Neill feels Mexico defeat was 'excellent preparation' for Ireland
Mexico ended their preparation ahead of their World Cup Qualifiers against Honduras and the United States by defeating the Republic of Ireland 3-1 on Thursday.
Canada manufacturing growth cools modestly in May
The ISM manufacturing activity index recorded an unexpected rise to 54.90 in May, compared to a level of 54.80 in April. Spending in the first four months of 2017 was up 5.8% from the previous year.
Ronaldo back to break new ground at Champions League final
Juventus is known for its sturdy defense, but it will be supported by a formidable attacking unit led by Paulo Dybala . The match will be played under a roof for the first time because of fears of a drone attack.
White House says Trump, Merkel 'get along very well'
She recalled that the clause had only been triggered once, after the 9/11 attacks against the United States. Spicer asserted that Trump views not just Germany, but the rest of Europe, as an important American allies.
Comey set to testify June 8 on Russia The Russian government has flatly denied the claim , which the FBI, CIA and NSA endorsed in January. Putin's comments during a June 1 meeting with senior editors of worldwide news agencies in St.
Guentzel shines again as Pens surge to Game Two win His goal 10 seconds into the third period went down as the game victor , which gives him five during this playoff run. Guentzel scored on a rebound 10 seconds into the third off the pad of Predators goaltender Pekka Rinne.
Kelly Barnhill allows three hits as Florida shuts out Texas A&M
This being the first trip to the WCWS for everyone on the Washington roster, playing OR may actually be a blessing. I know we're somewhat known here with some tradition in our program, but it's really tough to get here.
German-Asian ties no snub to US: Angela Merkel The era in which we could fully rely on others is over to some extent. Merkel, among other European leaders, was sharply critical of U.S.
LeBron James unveils his plans to eventually own an National Basketball Association team Then, the Nerdlucks possessed James Harden's talent, and Houston choked horrifically, losing Game 6 by 39 points at home. James, Irving, and Love helped Cleveland turn around their fortunes to become one of the best teams in the East again.
Social media rushes to define Trump's 'covfefe' tweet The notion of world leaders calling each other up via cellphone may seem unremarkable in the modern, mobile world. It was unclear whether an impromptu, informal call with a foreign leader would be logged and archived.
Browns trade LB Demario Davis to Jets for DB Calvin Pryor
If you would like to receive an email each time a new New York Jets article is published , fill out our email notification form . So it remains to be seen who'll receive snaps at linebacker alongside Collins and Kirksey when the Browns feature three of them.