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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.

snl
Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 at 07:03 AM CST

"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...

Senator Colbert
Friday, Dec 7, 2012 at 11:03 AM CST

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?

Late Night Politics
Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 12:48 PM CST

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.

Late Night Comedy
Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 at 06:30 AM CST

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.

SNL
Monday, Nov 19, 2012 at 06:34 AM CST

"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.”

Late Night Politics
Friday, Nov 16, 2012 at 08:11 AM CST

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.

Late Night Politics
Wednesday, Nov 14, 2012 at 06:51 AM CST

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...

Late Night Politics
Tuesday, Nov 13, 2012 at 06:26 AM CST

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.

SNL
Sunday, Nov 11, 2012 at 06:26 PM CST

"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.

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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.

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