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Friday, Mar 8, 2013 at 11:56 AM CST

Colbert on “The Artist Formerly Known as Pope”

Colbert on “The Artist Formerly Known as Pope”

“As of 8 p.m. Central Vatican Time, we are officially popeless,” Steven Colbert declared at the beginning of his segment on the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI.

daily show
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 05:51 AM CST

Stewart Talks Sequester and “Bucket Lists”

Stewart Talks Sequester and “Bucket Lists”

Jon Stewart and “The Daily Show” team are covering the sequester in a segment they call “Sequester 2013: Prelude to the Return of the Barter System.”

jon stewart
Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 at 05:39 AM CST

Stewart Helps Viewers Digest “Hagel with a Smear”

Stewart Helps Viewers Digest “Hagel with a Smear”

After saying the name “Chuck Hagel” in a funny nasal voice a few times, Jon Stewart got to the point: The nomination of Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense.

SNL
Monday, Feb 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM CST

Thirsty "Rubio" Has Another Drink on "SNL"

Thirsty "Rubio" Has Another Drink on "SNL"

With a nightmare cruise, a papal resignation, President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's thirsty rebuttal, the crew at "Saturday Night Live" had plenty of material...

"Late Show" David Letterman
Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at 07:58 PM CST

N.J. Gov. Christie, Letterman Laugh About Fat Jokes

N.J. Gov. Christie, Letterman Laugh About Fat Jokes

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and David Letterman have shared some laughs about the many fat jokes the comedian has made about the lawmaker's ample girth.

SNL
Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 at 09:20 AM CST

WATCH: MLK's Ghost Visits Obama on "SNL"

WATCH: MLK's Ghost Visits Obama on "SNL"

Fresh off this week’s inauguration, Barack Obama got the Saturday Night Live treatment in a politically charged episode filled with superstar cameos.

Saturday Night Live
Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 12:05 PM CST

"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...

Late Night Politics
Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 at 06:06 AM CST

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...

Late Night Politics The Daily Show Jon Stewart
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 06:06 AM CST

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.

Late Night Politics
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 at 07:09 AM CST

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.

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Amber Alert for McKinney 10-Month-Old Canceled

Amber Alert for McKinney 10-Month-Old Canceled

A missing 10-month-old girl has been found, and McKinney police have canceled the Amber Alert for her.

U.S. Rep. Wants Combat Benefits for Fort Hood Victims

U.S. Rep. Wants Combat Benefits for Fort Hood Victims

U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) says he wants to examine military pay rules after seeing NBC 5’s exclusive report that accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan has received nearly $280,000 in salary since...

Rare $10 Bill Marked for Town of West to be Sold

Rare $10 Bill Marked for Town of West to be Sold

A rare $10 bill from 1929 marked with the name of the Texas town of West is set to be auctioned off to benefit the families of victims of the deadly fertilizer plant explosion there.

Search for Survivors in Okla. Nearly Complete

Search for Survivors in Okla. Nearly Complete

Helmeted rescue workers raced Tuesday to complete the search for survivors and the dead in the Oklahoma City suburb where a mammoth tornado destroyed countless homes, cleared lots down to bare red earth...

Dallas Stars to Reveal New Uniform, Logo Next Month

Dallas Stars to Reveal New Uniform, Logo Next Month

The Dallas Stars will unveil a new uniform and logo June 4 at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas.

Lives Swept Away by Powerful Oklahoma Tornado

Lives Swept Away by Powerful Oklahoma Tornado

The death toll from Monday's tornado continues to change -- the latest numbers suggest 24 people, including nine children, have been killed.

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