CONTROVERSIAL
Summary for: controversial
Related results for CONTROVERSIAL as well as its synonyms, and relative terms argumentative, contentious, disputatious, hotbutton, polemical, polemic,delicate, difficult, knotty, problematic, problematical, spiny, thorny, ticklish, touchy, tough
Results last updated April 19th, 2012
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- JC PENNEY'S STOCK TUMBLES
JC Penney's Stock Tumbles
J.C. Penney's shares are tumbling a day after the department store chain announced the sudden departure of Michael Francis, a top Target executive brought in last October to help redefine the store's
US Senators Call For National Boxing Commission
The ripples from Timothy Bradley's controversial split-decision victory over Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao spread as two US senators called for a national body to govern boxing.Senator John
Pacquiao's Shock Defeat Leaves Bitter Taste For Many
Much of the boxing world was still reeling on Sunday as the smoke began to clear after Manny Pacquiao's shock defeat at the hands of American challenger Timothy Bradley the previous night.There was
US Expands ‘shadow War’ In Africa With Spy Planes Report Says
A wounded man stands at the scene of an explosion in Somalia. (AP/File)The U.S. military is expanding its intelligence-gathering operations across Africa, the Washington Post reports, mainly using
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- CORRECTION FIRST LADY TWEETS STORY
CORRECTION First Lady Tweets Story
In a story June 12 about a controversial tweet by France's new first lady, The Associated Press erroneously identified Segolene Royal as President Francois Hollande's ex-wife. Royal and Hollande had
New Front Expected In Fight Over Arizona Law
A forthcoming U.S. Supreme Court decision on Arizona's controversial immigration law — which some experts believe could uphold the most controversial aspects of the measure — won't end
Comedian Bill Maher Reveals NY Mets Ownership Stake
Comedian Bill Maher, a New York native and life-long supporter of the New York Mets, revealed that he has purchased a minority ownership stake in the Major League Baseball club.The 56-year-old
2 Danes Remanded For Plotting Terror Attack
A Danish court on Tuesday remanded in custody two brothers of Somali origin who are suspected of plotting a terror attack and for their links to the Islamist Shebab network in Somalia.The two
Obama Honors Veterans During Memorial Day Weekend
President Barack Obama is paying tribute to veterans during Memorial Day weekend, honoring those willing to sacrifice their lives for their country.Obama says in his weekly radio and Internet address
Super PAC Plan Denounced As ‘divisive’ By Obama Spokesman
President Barack Obama's chief spokesman on Thursday denounced as "divisive" a reported plan by a conservative super PAC to assail President Barack Obama with ads featuring his former pastor,
Income Inequality Apparently Too Touchy A Subject For TED
If you’re plugged into the Internet, chances are you’ve seen a TED talk—the wonky, provocative web videos that have become a sort of nerd franchise. TED.com is where you go to find
VCU Leaves CAA Announces Move To Atlantic 10
VCU President Michael Rao says the university Is leaving the Colonial Athletic Association and will join the Atlantic 10.The president said at press conference Tuesday to announce the move that
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- SUN SHINES ON JOYFUL CITY PARADE
Sun Shines On Joyful City Parade
Even the sun shone for Manchester City as the Premier League champions celebrated their long-awaited and dramatic title win with a euphoric victory parade on Monday.Twelve months ago Manchester
Blatter Sets Juve Straight Over Number Of Titles
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has all but settled the debate over Juventus's number of Serie A titles by sending an official letter of congratulation to club president Andrea Agnelli.Juve have
Serena Sweeps Past Sharapova Into Madrid Semis
Serena Williams blew away fellow former number one Maria Sharapova 6-1 6-3 to join top seed Victoria Azarenka in the semi-finals at the Madrid Open on Friday.The American ninth seed extended her
Experts Unconvinced By Changes To Psychiatric Guide
Many psychiatrists believe a new edition of a manual designed to help diagnose mental illness should be shelved for at least a year for further revisions, despite some modifications which eliminated
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Serena In Madrid
US Serena Williams falls during her tennis match at the Madrid Masters against Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova at the Magic Box (Caja Magica) sports complex in Madrid. Williams won 6-2, 6-1. Many
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- SWISS GOVT FREEZES MORE IRANIAN ASSETS
Swiss Govt Freezes More Iranian Assets
The Swiss government has extended its financial sanctions against Iran by freezing the assets of 11 more companies and people but decided not to take any action against Tehran's central bank,
