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“The Daily Show” with John Oliver Begins

“Welcome to ‘The Daily Show,’ and I am John Oliver. Let’s all just acknowledge for a moment that this is weird."

Before 12-Week Break, Jon Stewart Explains...

Last night was Jon Stewart’s last day as host of “The Daily Show” until Sept. 4 — he’s taking a 12-week break to direct a film — and he dedicated much of the show to telling his viewers how the project came...

Jon Stewart Catches Up on IRS Scandal...

After a weeklong break, “The Daily Show” was back Monday night, and Jon Stewart was in good spirits.

Jon Stewart Takes On Peggy Noonan Over IRS...

For the past few weeks, the Obama Administration has been standing “crotch deep in the scandal swamp,” said Jon Stewart on Wednesday’s “Daily Show.”

"SNL" Takes on IRS Scandal in Season...

With the IRS scandal dominating the news this week, "Saturday Night Live" closed out their 38th season with a political bang.

Saturday Night Live

Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 01:05 PM EST

"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 07:06 AM EST

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 the “addictive”...

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Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 07:06 AM EST

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.

Late Night Politics

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 at 08:09 AM EST

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 08:03 AM EST

"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 president decided...

Senator Colbert

Friday, Dec 7, 2012 at 12:03 PM EST

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 01:48 PM EST

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 07:30 AM EST

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 07:34 AM EST

"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 09:11 AM EST

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.

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Man Stabbed in Chest in Times Square

Authorities say a man was stabbed in the chest in Times Square Tuesday afternoon.

New Video Shows Bike Bomber Riding to Times Square

The FBI and NYPD released new video Tuesday of the suspect in the 2008 bombing of an armed forces recruiting station in Times Square, and announced a reward of up to $65,000 for information leading to the...

Strong Thunderstorms Roll into Tri-State

Scattered, heavy thunderstorms bringing gusty winds, intense lightning and downpours are threatening to cause more street and highway flooding for parts of the already soaked tri-state area Tuesday, forecasters...

Ed Koch Tombstone Mistake Fixed

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch's headstone, which was engraved with the wrong birth date, has been fixed, NBC 4 New York has learned.

Woman Slapped, Groped in Central Park

Police are investigating after a woman says she was groped in Central Park.

21 LIRR Trains Canceled for Tuesday's Evening Rush

The Long Island Rail Road is cancelling 21 trains originating from Penn Station during Tuesday's evening rush hour as crews continue to repair a set of tracks damaged by a train derailment Monday evening.

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Late Night Politics

Punchlines ripped from the headlines

“Welcome to ‘The Daily Show,’ and I am John Oliver. Let’s all just acknowledge for a moment that this is weird."

Last night was Jon Stewart’s last day as host of “The Daily Show” until Sept. 4 — he’s taking a 12-week break to direct a film — and he dedicated much of the show to telling his viewers how the project came...

After a weeklong break, “The Daily Show” was back Monday night, and Jon Stewart was in good spirits.

For the past few weeks, the Obama Administration has been standing “crotch deep in the scandal swamp,” said Jon Stewart on Wednesday’s “Daily Show.”

With the IRS scandal dominating the news this week, "Saturday Night Live" closed out their 38th season with a political bang.

Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 01:05 PM EST

Wednesday, Jan 9, 2013 at 07:06 AM EST

Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 07:06 AM EST

Tuesday, Dec 11, 2012 at 08:09 AM EST

Sunday, Dec 9, 2012 at 08:03 AM EST

Friday, Dec 7, 2012 at 12:03 PM EST

Thursday, Dec 6, 2012 at 01:48 PM EST

Tuesday, Nov 27, 2012 at 07:30 AM EST

Monday, Nov 19, 2012 at 07:34 AM EST

Friday, Nov 16, 2012 at 09:11 AM EST

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Authorities say a man was stabbed in the chest in Times Square Tuesday afternoon.

The FBI and NYPD released new video Tuesday of the suspect in the 2008 bombing of an armed forces recruiting station in Times Square, and announced a reward of up to $65,000 for information leading to the...

Scattered, heavy thunderstorms bringing gusty winds, intense lightning and downpours are threatening to cause more street and highway flooding for parts of the already soaked tri-state area Tuesday, forecasters...

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch's headstone, which was engraved with the wrong birth date, has been fixed, NBC 4 New York has learned.

Police are investigating after a woman says she was groped in Central Park.

The Long Island Rail Road is cancelling 21 trains originating from Penn Station during Tuesday's evening rush hour as crews continue to repair a set of tracks damaged by a train derailment Monday evening.