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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.

snl
Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 at 05:03 AM PST

"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 09:03 AM PST

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 10:48 AM PST

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 04:30 AM PST

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 04:34 AM PST

"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 06:11 AM PST

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 04:51 AM PST

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 04:26 AM PST

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 04:26 PM PST

"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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State and Investors Accuse SF Broker of Fraud

State and Investors Accuse SF Broker of Fraud

Nearly a dozed angry investors tell the NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit a prominent broker took their money, hid records, took secret commissions and has avoided any public accountability.

First Tornado Victim Funeral to be Held Today

First Tornado Victim Funeral to be Held Today

As rain pelts down in Moore, Okla., on May 23, 2013, families of tornado victims in Oklahoma speak to Jodi Hernandez about their sense of loss. The first funeral of a 9-year-old girl will be...

Freak Accident in Livermore: Metal Pipe Kills Father of 3

Freak Accident in Livermore: Metal Pipe Kills Father of 3

A man was killed when a metal pipe came crashing through his windshield as he drove on Interstate Highway 580 in the Livermore area this morning,

Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Garbage Truck in SF

Bicyclist Dies After Being Hit by Garbage Truck in SF

A bicyclist died early Thursday morning after the person collided with a garbage truck in San Francisco.

America's Cup Issues 37 Safety Recommendations

America's Cup Issues 37 Safety Recommendations

Hoping to prevent another deadly accident on the San Francisco Bay, the America's Cup issued 37 new safety recommendations that teams must adopt to compete, including racing with reduced wind speeds.

Critics Say The Metro Is Online Brothel

Critics Say The Metro Is Online Brothel

A well respected Silicon Valley weekly newspaper is coming under fire.

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