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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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Cold, Wet and Windy Start to Memorial Day Weekend

Cold, Wet and Windy Start to Memorial Day Weekend

Memorial Day weekend kicked off with weather that felt more like winter, with most of the tri-state under a wind advisory on Saturday and a high of just 55 degrees.

Summer Crowd Returns to Breezy Point as Rebuilding Continues

Summer Crowd Returns to Breezy Point as Rebuilding Continues

Families are returning to Breezy Point to celebrate the holiday weekend even as its storm-ravaged businesses and residents continue to rebuild.

Staten Island Volunteers Aid Tornado Victims

Staten Island Volunteers Aid Tornado Victims

Oklahoma volunteers lent a helping hand when Sandy battered our area, and Staten Island residents are now returning the favor.

Stormy Weather Causes Closure of 19 LI Beaches

Stormy Weather Causes Closure of 19 LI Beaches

More than a dozen Long Island beaches have been closed on the first day of Memorial Day weekend because of bad weather, officials said.

LI Hot Dog Vendor Arrested Again for Prostitution

LI Hot Dog Vendor Arrested Again for Prostitution

A Long Island woman has once again been accused of selling her body along with hot dogs out of a truck.

Baby Who Died in the Bronx Had No Signs of Trauma: Cops

Baby Who Died in the Bronx Had No Signs of Trauma: Cops

Authorities investigating the death of 4-week-old Bronx boy said the baby's body showed no obvious signs of trauma.