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Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 10:05 AM PST

"SNL" Tackles Te'o and Armstrong

"SNL" Tackles Te'o and Armstrong

The crew at Saturday Night Live had fun at the expense of Notre Dame Linebacker Manti Te'o and disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong this week, sparing no expense to the confused football player and former American...

Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 at 04:06 AM PST

Stanley McChrystal Talks Gun Control on "Daily Show"

Stanley McChrystal Talks Gun Control on "Daily Show"

Retired Gen. Stanley McChrystal hit the late night talk show circuit on Tuesday with an appearance on “The Daily Show,” where he discussed gun control, his experiences serving in Afghanistan, and...

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 04:06 AM PST

Stewart Dishes Rap Advice to Michigan Union Protesters

Stewart Dishes Rap Advice to Michigan Union Protesters

Stewart weighed in on Michigan’s recently passed right-to-work legislation, and arrived at one conclusion: the union protestors really ought to nix chanting in favor of rapping.

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 at 05:09 AM PST

Colbert Presses On with Bid for S.C. Senate Seat

Colbert Presses On with Bid for S.C. Senate Seat

Political satirist Stephen Colbert picked up where he left off last week by pushing forward with his bid for the South Carolina senate seat.

Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 at 05:03 AM PST

"SNL" Unveils Fiscal Cliff Deal

"SNL" Unveils Fiscal Cliff Deal

House Speaker John Boehner was, apparently, badly bullied by his fellow Republicans—and President Barack Obama could simply take no more. So, contrary to his political position and beliefs, the...

Friday, Dec 7, 2012 at 09:03 AM PST

Stephen Colbert Angles for S.C. Senate Seat

Stephen Colbert Angles for S.C. Senate Seat

Late night comedy host, super PAC shepherd, presidential primary candidate… and senator?

Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 10:48 AM PST

Stewart Credits U.N. Disabilities Treaty for Bringing McCain, Kerry Closer Together

Stewart Credits U.N. Disabilities Treaty for Bringing McCain, Kerry Closer Together

What could bring a Republican party leader out of retirement and two Senate rivals closer together? The United Nations Disabilities Treaty, according to "Daily Show" host Jon Stewart.

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 at 04:30 AM PST

Jon Stewart: "No Winners" from Gaza Crisis

Jon Stewart: "No Winners" from Gaza Crisis

Fresh off a Thanksgiving hiatus, “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart dove right into a discussion about the week-long violence that embroiled the Gaza Strip.

Monday, Nov 19, 2012 at 04:34 AM PST

"SNL" Jumps on Petraeus Scandal, Christie Stops By

"SNL" Jumps on Petraeus Scandal, Christie Stops By

"Saturday Night Live" went all-in on coverage of the David Petraeus scandal, kicking off with a C-SPAN reading of Paula Broadwell's Petraeus biography that sounded more like “50 Shades of Gray.”

Friday, Nov 16, 2012 at 06:11 AM PST

Colbert Riffs on Petraeus "Love Pentagon"

Colbert Riffs on Petraeus "Love Pentagon"

Late night host Stephen Colbert took aim at the scandal engulfing former CIA Director David Petraeus during Thursday’s episode, with a little help from daytime actress Susan Lucci.

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"Violent" Sports Gambling Ring Busted by FBI

"Violent" Sports Gambling Ring Busted by FBI

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Gun Owner Arrested in Boy's Death

Gun Owner Arrested in Boy's Death

Todd Francis was arrested Tuesday at San Diego police headquarters downtown.

Flat Tire Leads to Pot Arrest

Flat Tire Leads to Pot Arrest

A woman was arrested for smuggling marijuana into the U.S. after a flat tire gave her away officials said

Officer Honored for Role in Dorner Manhunt

Officer Honored for Role in Dorner Manhunt

Officer Paul Hernandez looks back on the moment he helped dismantle the Christopher Dorner manhunt.

Possible Bones Found at Former "Goodfellas" Mobster Home

Possible Bones Found at Former "Goodfellas" Mobster Home

Possible human remains have been found by FBI and NYPD organized crime investigators digging at the home of a former mobster who inspired Robert DeNiro's character in the movie "Goodfellas." Law...

Large Fight on Viejas Reservation

Large Fight on Viejas Reservation

As many as 10 people were involved according to initial reports.