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Stephen Colbert and laughable politics: Five comedians who ran for office

American politics have been the subject of satire since before the country's founding – a political cartoon depicting a snake cut into eight parts, representing eight American colonial governments, ran in Benjamin Franklin's newspaper in 1754. These days the US benefits from a healthy dose of humorous political commentary, but when the jokers run for political office (jokingly of course, right?) some funny things can happen. Here are five memorable ones.

Reader mailbag: Should I cut my hair? And other priorities.

When life seems a little scattered, it's important to focus on priorities.

Jeff Zucker out at NBC, Jon Klein exits CNN amid prime-time losses

Jeff Zucker, chief executive of NBC Universal, and Jon Klein, CNN president, were shown the door Friday, in a day of upheaval in the TV industry. Prime-time viewers have slipped at each firm.

Kelsey Grammer backs new conservative TV network

Kelsey Grammer is the front man in the RightNetwork, a new politically conservative TV network. First programs include 'Right2Laugh,' featuring stand up comedians, and 'Running' about Tea Party-backed candidates running for office. See the Kelsey Grammer pitch video below.

Net neutrality compromise abandoned by FCC

Net neutrality rules are intended to ensure that phone and cable TV companies cannot discriminate against Internet traffic traveling over their broadband lines.

Broadband regulation: FCC moves forward with process

Broadband regulation: FCC moves forward Thursday with the process of exploring new rules to help oversee high-speed Internet.

How to watch (more) 2010 World Cup soccer online

Looking for streaming live video of the 2010 World Cup? Viewers in North American have plenty of options for online World Cup 2010 action.

Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' can't kick 'The Karate Kid' out of the weekend's top spot

Sony's remake of 1984's 'The Karate Kid' debuted at No. 1 for the weekend with a whopping $56 million. Liam Neeson and 'The A-Team' couldn't compete.

How to watch World Cup 2010 soccer online

Yes, you can watch World Cup 2010 soccer online. But bring a pair of scissors – red tape abounds.

TV audience for World Cup 2010 will be epic. Will US tune in?

World Cup 2010, which kicks off June 11, is expected to be the most-watched TV event in history. With more ways to watch, will Americans also tune in?

The World Cup on 3D TV: gripping, but pricey

The 2010 World Cup will be offered in 3D TV by three networks this year. But at $2,260 for the equipment and service, it's an expensive proposition.

Dig into alleged Joe Sestak job offer, GOP tells Justice Department

The White House backed Rep. Joe Sestak's opponent in the Democratic Senate primary in Pennsylvania. The GOP wants to know whether it offered Mr. Sestak a job to drop out of the race.

The Masters: Comcast to broadcast Augusta tournament in 3D TV

Tiger who? The main attraction of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club could be the eye-popping 3D TV coverage. According to Comcast, several hours of each day of Masters play will be broadcast in 3D TV. Time to dig up those red and blue glasses.

The Monitor's View: A court wisely rules on Net neutrality, FCC, Comcast

A court ruling against the FCC on Net neutrality brings up issues about the federal role in expanding access to broadband Internet. First rule: Do no harm, as the Web ever changes.

NCAA March Madness On Demand sets streaming video record

Online streaming live video of the NCAA March Madness basketball tournament topped out at 3 million viewers on Thursday, CBS said.

If prices rise after an NBC/Comcast merger, is that bad?

New life for Pontiac Silverdome: First up, monster trucks

The Pontiac Silverdome in Michigan, sold in November for about one percent of its 1975 construction cost, will reopen its doors with a monster truck event and a soccer tournament in April.

FCC: Lower the price, and millions more will have broadband

The FCC will soon send Congress a plan to extend broadband to underserved areas and households without high-speed Internet connections.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Dip into Katharine Weber's novel 'True Confections,' take a tour of early Oscar contenders in a new DVD collection, listen to Midlake's newest CD, and more.

Three ways the Comcast-NBC merger could change television

As Americans' media habits shift toward the Internet, cable companies are being marginalized. The potential Comcast-NBC Universal deal is Comcast's bid to remain relevant.

Obama's job summit challenge: creating jobs on a budget

President Obama's job summit this week brings together CEOs and economists to brainstorm on how to bring down the unemployment rate. The challenge: creating jobs while trying to control record deficits.

Money Daily Brief: Jobless claims rise; personal income also up

Jobless claims rose last week; personal income and expenditures increased during August.

State of the Internet: Most attacks from China; S. Korea is fastest

The second quarter 2009 State of the Internet report from Akamai found an overall decrease in US connection speed.

Net neutrality: FCC proposes three new rules

The FCC's net neutrality guidelines would be a bill of rights for Internet users by prohibiting providers from blocking legal content or cutting connection speeds without explaining why.

Net neutrality rules proposed; GOP pushes back