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SNL
Sunday, Mar 3, 2013 at 07:00 AM CST

"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 11:56 AM CST

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.

daily show
Tuesday, Feb 26, 2013 at 05:51 AM CST

Stewart Talks Sequester and “Bucket Lists”

Stewart Talks Sequester and “Bucket Lists”

Jon Stewart and “The Daily Show” team are covering the sequester in a segment they call “Sequester 2013: Prelude to the Return of the Barter System.”

jon stewart
Thursday, Feb 21, 2013 at 05:39 AM CST

Stewart Helps Viewers Digest “Hagel with a Smear”

Stewart Helps Viewers Digest “Hagel with a Smear”

After saying the name “Chuck Hagel” in a funny nasal voice a few times, Jon Stewart got to the point: The nomination of Chuck Hagel for secretary of defense.

SNL
Monday, Feb 18, 2013 at 11:32 AM CST

Thirsty "Rubio" Has Another Drink on "SNL"

Thirsty "Rubio" Has Another Drink on "SNL"

With a nightmare cruise, a papal resignation, President Barack Obama's State of the Union speech and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's thirsty rebuttal, the crew at "Saturday Night Live" had plenty of material...

"Late Show" David Letterman
Tuesday, Feb 5, 2013 at 07:58 PM CST

N.J. Gov. Christie, Letterman Laugh About Fat Jokes

N.J. Gov. Christie, Letterman Laugh About Fat Jokes

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and David Letterman have shared some laughs about the many fat jokes the comedian has made about the lawmaker's ample girth.

SNL
Sunday, Jan 27, 2013 at 09:20 AM CST

WATCH: MLK's Ghost Visits Obama on "SNL"

WATCH: MLK's Ghost Visits Obama on "SNL"

Fresh off this week’s inauguration, Barack Obama got the Saturday Night Live treatment in a politically charged episode filled with superstar cameos.

Saturday Night Live
Sunday, Jan 20, 2013 at 12:05 PM CST

"SNL" Tackles Te'o and Armstrong

"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 06:06 AM CST

Stanley McChrystal Talks Gun Control on "Daily Show"

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...

Late Night Politics The Daily Show Jon Stewart
Wednesday, Dec 12, 2012 at 06:06 AM CST

Stewart Dishes Rap Advice to Michigan Union Protesters

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.

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Blackhawks Beat Red Wings 4-1 to Stay Alive

Blackhawks Beat Red Wings 4-1 to Stay Alive

Jonathan Toews and Andrew Shaw scored power-play goals in the second period, and the Chicago Blackhawks avoided elimination with a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night in Game 5 of...

Chicago Bridge on List of Vulnerable Crossings

Chicago Bridge on List of Vulnerable Crossings

Thousands of bridges around the U.S. may be one freak accident or mistake away from collapse, even if the spans are deemed structurally sound.

Carnival's Noise Causes Controversy in Southwest Suburbs

Carnival's Noise Causes Controversy in Southwest Suburbs

Residents of a southwest suburb and surrounding areas were thrown off guard when a festival's blasting music continued to boom from Friday night well into Saturday morning.

3 Dead, 8 Wounded in Overnight Shootings

3 Dead, 8 Wounded in Overnight Shootings

Marking the start of Memorial Day weekend, Chicago’s violence spiked as three people were killed and at least eight others were injured in overnight shootings across the city.

Declining Lake Levels Boost Beaches, Bum Boaters

Declining Lake Levels Boost Beaches, Bum Boaters

Beachgoers are getting a sandy surprise while boaters are being booted from marinas as severe weather continues to throw a wrench in water levels.

Chicagoans March Against Monsanto

Chicagoans March Against Monsanto

Marches and rallies against seed giant Monsanto were held across the U.S., including Chicago, and in dozens of other countries Saturday.

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