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Friday, Mar 8, 2013 at 09:56 AM PST

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 03:51 AM PST

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.”

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Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 at 03:39 AM PST

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 09:32 AM PST

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 05:58 PM PST

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 07:20 AM PST

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 10:05 AM PST

"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 04:06 AM PST

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...

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Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 04:06 AM PST

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 05:09 AM PST

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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Poverty Increasingly Moves to the Suburbs

Poverty Increasingly Moves to the Suburbs

A new book published by the Brookings Institution finds that poverty levels are increasing faster in suburbs than in cities.

LA Voters Face 3 Medical Marijuana Measures

LA Voters Face 3 Medical Marijuana Measures

If all of the measures fail, questions over how to handle medical marijuana dispensaries would likely head back to the LA City Council.

Body in Big Bear Believed to Be Missing Hiker

Body in Big Bear Believed to Be Missing Hiker

A body found in Big Bear over the weekend was tentatively identified on Monday as 59-year-old Karen Dalman who went missing last week while on a hike with a friend, according to the San Bernardino...

Six Candidates Vie for Top LA City Posts

Six Candidates Vie for Top LA City Posts

Angelenos will take to the polls Tuesday to choose the city’s next mayor, attorney and controller after the candidates in those three major races failed to secure a majority of the vote in the March 5 election.

CDC Finds Fecal Bacteria in Public Pools

CDC Finds Fecal Bacteria in Public Pools

The Centers for Disease Control have found evidence of fecal contamination in most public pools.

LAPD Officer Arrested in Child Molestation

LAPD Officer Arrested in Child Molestation

A Los Angeles police officer was arrested Monday on suspicion of committing lewd acts two children in Castaic, authorities said Monday.

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