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Monday, Oct 22, 2012 at 04:44 AM PDT

“SNL” and Tom Hanks Tackle Second Presidential Debate

“SNL” and Tom Hanks Tackle Second Presidential Debate

The interruptions were a plenty and the bickering evident in SNL’s “coverage” of the second presidential debate.

Friday, Oct 19, 2012 at 04:00 AM PDT

Obama Defends Libya Response on "Daily Show"

Obama Defends Libya Response on "Daily Show"

Fresh off his strong debate performance at Hofstra University, President Barack Obama dropped by “The Daily Show” Thursday, where he discussed the aftermath of the Benghazi consulate attack, and yes, even...

Thursday, Oct 18, 2012 at 09:54 AM PDT

Stewart Mocks Romney's "Checkmate Moment" at Debate

Stewart Mocks Romney's "Checkmate Moment" at Debate

Following President Obama’s lackluster performance during the first presidential debate, “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart was eager to see “which version of Barack Obama” would appear at Hofstra University:...

Wednesday, Oct 17, 2012 at 09:48 AM PDT

Stewart Takes Aim at Ryan's Soup Kitchen Photo-Op

Stewart Takes Aim at Ryan's Soup Kitchen Photo-Op

The late night host kicked off Wednesday’s episode by lamenting the ongoing campaign stops leading up to the presidential elections, pointing to GOP vice presidential running mate Paul Ryan’s recent...

Tuesday, Oct 16, 2012 at 04:45 AM PDT

Stewart Praises Biden's Debate Performance

Stewart Praises Biden's Debate Performance

“Daily Show” host Jon Stewart has now weighed in on last week’s vice presidential debate. The late-night host fully expected “crazy uncle Joe Biden” to do more damage than good following Obama’s...

Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 at 06:25 PM PDT

Veep Debate Gets "SNL" Treatment

Veep Debate Gets "SNL" Treatment

Vice presidential debate moderator Martha Raddatz's take-no-prisoners approach and Joe Biden’s smile and laughs while facing off against Paul Ryan set social media ablaze on Thursday.

Saturday, Oct 13, 2012 at 07:49 AM PDT

Jimmy Fallon's Obama, Romney Watch the VP Debate Together

Jimmy Fallon's Obama, Romney Watch the VP Debate Together

"Late Night" spoofs the vice presidential debate.

Friday, Oct 12, 2012 at 05:54 AM PDT

Colbert Predicts Biden Veep Debate Win

Colbert Predicts Biden Veep Debate Win

Taping before Thursday's vice presidential debate in Kentucky, political satirist Stephen Colbert let the audience in on a secret: he knew who was going to win.

Thursday, Oct 11, 2012 at 06:21 AM PDT

Stewart Ribs Obama's Continued Big Bird Offensive

Stewart Ribs Obama's Continued Big Bird Offensive

Stewart hoped President Obama would rebound from his lackluster presidential debate performance, but his dreams were dashed when he realized that Obama’s post-debate plans evolved around “exploiting a cartoonish...

Wednesday, Oct 10, 2012 at 05:51 AM PDT

Fallon Takes Viewers to "Mr. Romney's Neighborhood"

Fallon Takes Viewers to "Mr. Romney's Neighborhood"

On Wednesday’s episode of “Late Night,” host Jimmy Fallon poked fun at GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s vow to cut funding to public television by doing a clever spoof on another PBS classic,...

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Locals Line Up at Lucky Lottery Stores

Locals Line Up at Lucky Lottery Stores

Everybody wants the inside track on how to win the highly coveted $600 million Powerball prize – including San Diegans.

90-Year-Old Student Graduates from CSUSM

90-Year-Old Student Graduates from CSUSM

More than 2,700 students are set to graduate from CSUSM, including a 90-year-old lifelong learner.

U.S. Air Force Team Climbs Mount Everest

U.S. Air Force Team Climbs Mount Everest

A local U.S. Airman has nearly completed the climb of his life – all the way to the top of Mount Everest.

Bail Lowered to $2M for Accused Metal Singer

Bail Lowered to $2M for Accused Metal Singer

A local musician accused of trying to hire a hitman to kill his estranged wife will remain in jail on $2 million bail following a bail review hearing in court on Friday.

At Preakness, Orb Aims for Shot at History

At Preakness, Orb Aims for Shot at History

All eyes will be on Orb Saturday afternoon when the champion colt takes his post at the Preakness Stakes among eight competitors he's favored to beat. The colt's resounding victory at the Kentucky Derby, marked...

FBI Ruled Out Foul Play in Connecticut Train Crash

FBI Ruled Out Foul Play in Connecticut Train Crash

The FBI has ruled out foul play in the investigation behind the cause of Friday night's rush hour train crash in Connecticut that injured 72 people. National Transportation Safety Board officials are...