Punchlines ripped from the headlines

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 01:56 AM EDT

“Daily Show” Wild About Prince Harry

“Daily Show” Wild About Prince Harry

Senior “Daily Show” White House Correspondent John Oliver said, “President Obama picked the wrong Brit.”

Sunday, May 12, 2013 at 07:33 AM EDT

"SNL" Questions Arias and Castro on Benghazi

"SNL" Questions Arias and Castro on Benghazi

The Cleveland kidnapping case and trial of Jodi Arias were big news items this week, as was the ongoing Benghazi hearings. This week's episode of Saturday Night Live found an interesting way of bringing...

Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 12:50 PM EDT

"SNL" Talks Gun Control, Boston Bombing Tragedy

"SNL" Talks Gun Control, Boston Bombing Tragedy

Updates in the Boston Marathon bombing case and a busy week on Capital Hill made for a politically-charged and news-driven episode of Saturday Night Live.

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...

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Suspect Shot by Police After Fire in Salem

Suspect Shot by Police After Fire in Salem

State police are on the scene of a police-involved shooting and house fire on WItter Road in Salem.

Man Missing in Farmington River

Man Missing in Farmington River

Crews are searching for a missing person in the Farmington River after stormy conditions sent a tubing adventure awry, police said.

Death Investigation Turns to Aaron Hernandez's Home

Death Investigation Turns to Aaron Hernandez's Home

Massachusetts police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body...

Another Round of Storms Rolls Through State

Another Round of Storms Rolls Through State

Storms began rolling across northern Connecticut Tuesday afternoon and were expected to become more widespread throughout the day.

Body Found in Lake Lillinonah in Bridgewater

Body Found in Lake Lillinonah in Bridgewater

A body was found this morning in Lake Lillinonah in Bridgewater. A Bridgewater fire boat recovered the body, and the state medical examiner is working to identify it, according to police.

Stolen Pickup Crashes Into Propane Truck

Stolen Pickup Crashes Into Propane Truck

The intersection of Route 85 and Route 161 has been shut down in Montville after a car drove into a pond following a chase, according to state police.