Punchlines ripped from the headlines

Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012 at 04:51 AM PST

Gingrich, Colbert Liken Election to "Billionaire Fight"

Gingrich, Colbert Liken Election to "Billionaire Fight"

Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich dropped by “The Colbert Report” Wednesday, where he discussed his new book, the election outcome, and how super PACs have turned the presidential election into...

Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 at 04:26 AM PST

Stewart Weighs In on Petraeus Affair

Stewart Weighs In on Petraeus Affair

“Daily Show” host Jon Stewart waded into the scandal involving former CIA Director David Petraeus on Monday’s episode.

Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 04:26 PM PST

"SNL" Gets to Work on Obama’s Second Term

"SNL" Gets to Work on Obama’s Second Term

"Saturday Night Live" wasted no time addressing Tuesday’s reelection of President Barack Obama.

Friday, Nov 9, 2012 at 03:54 AM PST

Colbert Blames Romney's Loss on Sandy, Maddow

Colbert Blames Romney's Loss on Sandy, Maddow

Stephen Colbert isn’t taking Mitt Romney’s presidential defeat lightly, and on Thursday’s episode, the political satirist sat down with MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow to discuss what went down on election night, and who...

Thursday, Nov 8, 2012 at 07:55 AM PST

Late Night Hosts Bid Farewell to 2012 Election

Late Night Hosts Bid Farewell to 2012 Election

The late night comedy circuit largely took the culmination of the 2012 presidential elections, and news of President Barack Obama’s re-election, in stride. Well, except for Stephen Colbert.

Tuesday, Nov 6, 2012 at 05:48 AM PST

Romney Clinches the Puppy Vote on "Fallon"

Romney Clinches the Puppy Vote on "Fallon"

Voters weary of election polls got a new, and adorable, presidential prediction tool courtesy of Jimmy Fallon: his puppy Gary.

Sunday, Nov 4, 2012 at 04:30 AM PST

"SNL" Responds to Superstorm Sandy

"SNL" Responds to Superstorm Sandy

"Saturday Night Live" took a break -- mostly -- from spoofing candidates with just four days left in the presidential race, and instead focused on local politics and the effects of Superstorm Sandy.

Friday, Nov 2, 2012 at 03:39 AM PDT

Stewart: Sandy Aftermath Better than "Swing State Hell"

Stewart: Sandy Aftermath Better than "Swing State Hell"

“Daily Show” host Jon Stewart was still reeling from the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, but conceded on Thursday’s episode that living in “soggy, powerless New York” was better than living in “Swing...

Friday, Nov 2, 2012 at 01:53 AM PDT

Joe Biden's "Top 10 Reasons to Vote Early"

Joe Biden's "Top 10 Reasons to Vote Early"

Vice President Joe Biden hit the late night comedy circuit Thursday with a stop at David Letterman’s “Late Show,” where he gave voters the Top 10 reasons to head to the polls ahead of Election Day.

Friday, Nov 2, 2012 at 12:45 PM PDT

Top Late Night Comedy Moments of Election 2012

Top Late Night Comedy Moments of Election 2012

A look back at some of the best late night comedy moments during the 2012 presidential campaign.

advertisement
Top Stories
Dying Grass Angers Fort Rosecrans Visitors

Dying Grass Angers Fort Rosecrans Visitors

The cemetery lawn at Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery in Point Loma is undergoing restoration to fix some unsightly dried-up grass.

Stolen Car Slams into College Area Store

Stolen Car Slams into College Area Store

A College Area business owner was cleaning up Wednesday after a stolen car drifted right into the front of his store.

National City Boy Hailed a Hero

National City Boy Hailed a Hero

Thirteen-year old Velasquez never thought he'd be considered a hero.

Sex Trafficking Victim Shares Her Story

Sex Trafficking Victim Shares Her Story

San Diego County Board of Supervisors support Hazel's law-- a federal proposal that would close a loophole in current sex trafficking legislation.

Father in Amber Alert Captured

Father in Amber Alert Captured

Hours after officials issued a statewide Amber Alert for a father believed to be high on drugs and traveling with a 5-month-old baby, deputies located the suspect's vehicle and detained a man nearby.

Suspected Gambling Machines Removed from Business

Suspected Gambling Machines Removed from Business

San Diego Police are investigating alleged illegal gambling in Paradise Hills.