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Saturday Night Live
Monday, Apr 8, 2013 at 10:50 AM EDT

"SNL" Riffs on N. Korea, Fired Rutgers Coach

"SNL" Riffs on N. Korea, Fired Rutgers Coach

After Justin Timberlake's much-heralded performance, Saturday Night Live had some big shoes to fill this week. This week' host Melissa McCarthy was aided by a slew of big headlines on Weekend Update and several...

daily show
Wednesday, Mar 27, 2013 at 07:12 AM EDT

Jon Stewart Cuts into GOP’s “Autopsy,” New Message

Jon Stewart Cuts into GOP’s “Autopsy,” New Message

“The Daily Show” is back! After a two-week break, Jon Stewart and the gang are at it again, and there is a lot to talk about. For instance, the Republican party appears to be facing an identity crisis.

SNL
Monday, Mar 11, 2013 at 09:45 AM EDT

Timberlake Sings "Candle in the Wind" for Chavez

Timberlake Sings "Candle in the Wind" for Chavez

If Saturday Night Live's musical guest and host this week Justin TImberlake doesn't enjoy his time on the show, he's an even better actor than everyone thinks. Timberlake and his mega-watt smile reprised...

daily show
Thursday, Mar 7, 2013 at 01:37 AM EST

Stewart Talks Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court

Stewart Talks Voting Rights Act, Supreme Court

Jon Stewart’s guest on last night’s “Daily Show” was Sandra Day O’Connor, so it makes sense that prior to talking to the retired Supreme Court justice Stewart did a segment on an important case now in front...

SNL
Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 at 08:00 AM EST

"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 12:56 PM EST

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.

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Hofstra Student Was Killed by Police Gunshot: Officials

Hofstra Student Was Killed by Police Gunshot: Officials

The 21-year-old Hofstra student who was killed during a Long Island home invasion was shot dead by a police officer as the gunman had her in a headlock and was trying to drag her out of the house,...

Girl, 14, Killed by Stray Bullet While Riding Queens Bus

Girl, 14, Killed by Stray Bullet While Riding Queens Bus

A 14-year-old girl riding a city bus in Queens Saturday was shot in the head and killed by a stray bullet from gunfire on the street, police said.

Man Charged With Hate Crime in Fatal Village Shooting

Man Charged With Hate Crime in Fatal Village Shooting

A 33-year-old Manhattan man who allegedly made anti-gay remarks to a 32-year-old man he's accused of fatally shooting in Greenwich Village overnight has been charged with murder as a hate crime, police said

Orb Denied: Oxbow Wins Preakness in Upset

Orb Denied: Oxbow Wins Preakness in Upset

History will have to wait at least one more year. Orb, the Kentucky Derby champion who many hoped would become the first Triple Crown winner in 35 years, finished fourth in the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, as...

Winning $600 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Florida

Winning $600 Million Powerball Ticket Sold in Florida

A Powerball ticket sold in Florida Saturday evening matched all six numbers drawn, according to the Powerball website. The winning numbers in Saturday's $600 million Powerball drawing were: 22, 10, 13, 14,...

Officials Assess "Staggering Damage" After Metro-North Crash

Officials Assess "Staggering Damage" After Metro-North Crash

Officials described a devastating scene of shattered cars and other damage where two Metro-North trains packed with rush-hour commuters collided in Connecticut, saying Saturday it's fortunate no one was killed a...

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