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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 10:22 AM CDT

Jon Stewart Talks Jason Collins Coming Out

Jon Stewart Talks Jason Collins Coming Out

“If you follow the world of sports and/or homosexuality, yesterday brought major news in both,” “The Daily Show” host said Tuesday night.

Sunday, Apr 14, 2013 at 08:39 AM CDT

WATCH: "SNL" Spoofs Gun Control

WATCH: "SNL" Spoofs Gun Control

Gun control, rockets in North Korea and the passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made for plenty of material on a politically charged episode of Saturday Night Live this week.

Monday, Apr 8, 2013 at 09:50 AM CDT

"SNL" Riffs on N. Korea, Fired Rutgers Coach

"SNL" Riffs on N. Korea, Fired Rutgers Coach

After Justin Timberlake's much-heralded performance, Saturday Night Live had some big shoes to fill this week. This week' host Melissa McCarthy was aided by a slew of big headlines on Weekend Update and several...

Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 06:12 AM CDT

Jon Stewart Cuts into GOP’s “Autopsy,” New Message

Jon Stewart Cuts into GOP’s “Autopsy,” New Message

“The Daily Show” is back! After a two-week break, Jon Stewart and the gang are at it again, and there is a lot to talk about. For instance, the Republican party appears to be facing an identity crisis.

Monday, Mar 11, 2013 at 08:45 AM CDT

Timberlake Sings "Candle in the Wind" for Chavez

Timberlake Sings "Candle in the Wind" for Chavez

If Saturday Night Live's musical guest and host this week Justin TImberlake doesn't enjoy his time on the show, he's an even better actor than everyone thinks. Timberlake and his mega-watt smile reprised...

Thursday, Mar 7, 2013 at 12:37 AM CST

Stewart Talks Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court

Stewart Talks Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court

Jon Stewart’s guest on last night’s “Daily Show” was Sandra Day O’Connor, so it makes sense that prior to talking to the retired Supreme Court justice Stewart did a segment on an important case now in front...

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Remembering Victim of Drunken-Driving Crash

Remembering Victim of Drunken-Driving Crash

The family of a man killed in a drunken-driving crash last Memorial Day weekend gathered in Dallas on Friday to remember him.

Group Honors Veterans' Final Resting Place

Group Honors Veterans' Final Resting Place

A Cleburne-based group has gathered 70,000 flags to place on the graves of veterans for Memorial Day.

Hundreds of DISD Teachers to Be Fired

Hundreds of DISD Teachers to Be Fired

Hundreds of Dallas Independent School District teachers will be fired along with the two principals after a school board vote late Thursday night.

Polka Festival Plays on in Tornado-Hit Ennis

Polka Festival Plays on in Tornado-Hit Ennis

Last week's tornado isn't keeping Ennis from dancing. The 47th annual National Polka Festival begins Friday night.

Cliburn Competition Dedicated to Founder

Cliburn Competition Dedicated to Founder

Three months after Fort Worth's famous pianist, Van Cliburn, lost his battle with cancer his international piano competition returns with 30 new competitors.

No Lesson Plans Means No State Review for CSCOPE

No Lesson Plans Means No State Review for CSCOPE

The State Board of Education is scrapping its special panel to review a controversial curriculum system, after its creators agreed to stop offering lesson plans.