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Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at 11:22 AM EDT

Jon Stewart Talks Jason Collins Coming Out

Jon Stewart Talks Jason Collins Coming Out

“If you follow the world of sports and/or homosexuality, yesterday brought major news in both,” “The Daily Show” host said Tuesday night.

Sunday, Apr 14, 2013 at 09:39 AM EDT

WATCH: "SNL" Spoofs Gun Control

WATCH: "SNL" Spoofs Gun Control

Gun control, rockets in North Korea and the passing of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher made for plenty of material on a politically charged episode of Saturday Night Live this week.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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Cop Charged in Firebombing of NJ Captain's Home

Cop Charged in Firebombing of NJ Captain's Home

A New Jersey police officer is accused of firebombing a police captain's home where the captain was inside with his wife, two children and elderly mother, prosecutors said.

Amanda Bynes Arrested on Pot Charge in NYC Apartment

Amanda Bynes Arrested on Pot Charge in NYC Apartment

Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested by police in her midtown apartment Thursday night after officers said her room reeked of marijuana and caught her throwing drug paraphernalia out the window, law...

Man Attacked by Subway Performers

Man Attacked by Subway Performers

Police are looking for three suspects believed to be in their teens who attacked a straphanger after performing a "dance show" on a Queens subway earlier this month, authorities said.

Christie Co-Hosts "Today" to Promote Post-Sandy NJ Shore

Christie Co-Hosts "Today" to Promote Post-Sandy NJ Shore

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" Friday morning as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Sandy.

Scouts Vote to Accept Openly Gay Boys

Scouts Vote to Accept Openly Gay Boys

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders -- a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of...

Anthony Weiner on Campaign Trail: "I'm Sorry"

Anthony Weiner on Campaign Trail: "I'm Sorry"

Anthony Weiner set out to reintroduce himself to New York City voters on Thursday as he embarked on a mayoral bid after leaving Congress in a sexting scandal, NBC 4 New York