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SNL
Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 at 05:00 AM PST

"SNL" Addresses the Sequester

"SNL" Addresses the Sequester

To say President Barack Obama had a rough week on Capital Hill would be an understatement. This week’s episode of Saturday Night Live poked fun at the Commander-In-Chief every chance it could.

colbert
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...

Late Night Politics The Daily Show Jon Stewart
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.

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Local Basketball Standout Charged in Georgia Murder

Local Basketball Standout Charged in Georgia Murder

Former San Francisco State player was extradited from San Mateo County

Netflix Puts Hopes in Arrested Development

Netflix Puts Hopes in Arrested Development

Netflix is hoping this weekend's release of the resurrected TV series "Arrested Development" will draw more subscribers to its Internet video service.

Palo Alto Man Accused of Killing Czech Family

Palo Alto Man Accused of Killing Czech Family

Kevin Dahlgren allegedly killed his uncle, aunt and cousins in the Czech Republic and then flew to the United States

Walnut Creek Community Mourns Loss of High School Student

Walnut Creek Community Mourns Loss of High School Student

A Las Lomas High School student in Walnut Creek died this week following a head injury at a local gym.

Group Discusses Restaurant Scores for Silicon Valley

Group Discusses Restaurant Scores for Silicon Valley

An advisory group met officially for the first time today to discuss restaurant scoring systems for Silicon Valley. The group was formed in reaction to an NBC Bay Area Investigation that revealed flaws in...

Another Step to Take for Boy Scouts?

Another Step to Take for Boy Scouts?

The organization will now allow gay members, but not gay leaders

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