Topic: The Daily Show

Navy to allow women to serve aboard submarines

A ban on female sailors aboard submarines is one of the last barriers preventing women from serving equally alongside men in the military. The Navy notified Congress on Monday of its intent to drop the ban.

Conan O'Brien rebuffs Leno move, throws NBC late night into chaos

'Tonight Show' host Conan O'Brien said Tuesday he would not move his show back 30 minutes to accommodate 'The Jay Leno Show' at 11:35 p.m., putting NBC on the spot.

Curtains for prime time's 'Jay Leno Show'?

NBC's experiment with a prime time comedy hour appears to be a flop, with reports that the network is pushing the faltering 'Jay Leno Show' back to its old late-night slot.

Glenn Beck goes home to face - what else? - controversy

His hometown is giving Beck the key to the city. Before that, his fans paid up to $500 to see and hear the conservative commentator at Safeco Field in Seattle. Did we mention that he has a new book out?

The Jay Leno Show and the rise of political humor

Jay Leno's new show debuts tonight and features a Washington-based political correspondent.

McCaughey tells Stewart healthcare bill is 'deadly to seniors'

Afghanistan's answer to 'The Daily Show'?

As Aug. 20 election looms, news comedy programs on private networks poke fun at politicians – and call it like they see it.

With Goldman Sachs bonuses, new push for 'say on pay' bill

Congress takes up legislation next week to give shareholders of public companies more say on executive compensation.

Stephen Colbert gets a crew cut in Iraq

Gen. Ray Odierno shaved the comedian's head – under orders from President Obama – during one of four shows of the Colbert Report taped on location in Baghdad.

Sweden hardly a ‘socialist nightmare’

As Obama tries to rein in Wall Street and raise taxes on the wealthy, critics say he is trying to turn America into Sweden. Meanwhile, in Sweden, it's full-speed ahead for capitalism.

Tucker Carlson calls Jon Stewart a cow (a sacred one)

Late-night shuffle

New host Jimmy Fallon hopes to attract Net-savvy crowd, but faces stiff competition as comedy field opens up.

Press Secretary Robert Gibbs: On a high wire for Obama

The new voter: A young Arab-American feels duty-bound to vote

Syrian-born Omar Kurdi of Irvine, Calif., became a US citizen at age 15. A student activist, he gives much weight to the candidates’ foreign-policy stances, especially in Iraq and the Middle East.

As McCain warns independents, Obama woos them with pricey infomercial

Obama's TV piece portrays him as part of the middle-class. McCain calls it 'gauzy.'

Obama's prime time address -- 33.5 million people like commercials

George W. Bush and pop culture's perception

More than all his predecessors, Bush may see his legacy shaped by the barrage of new media.

Review: 'W.'

Rushed out before Election Day, Oliver Stone's biographical take on the president offers no new insight into George W.

Biden praises McCain and slams Obama? New McCain ad released

The new world of book marketing

To reach youth, California goes YouTube

The state government has launched its own video channel on YouTube.

Bush's 'caution' on CO2 seen as 'foot-dragging' by critics

Supreme Court has ruled that EPA can regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from cars, but administration says deliberation needed.

Bush's 'caution' on CO2 seen as 'foot-dragging' by critics

Supreme Court has ruled that EPA can regulate greenhouse-gas emissions from cars, but administration says deliberation needed.

Solar energy trumps shade in California prosecution of tree owner

Across a backyard fence: When is the environmentalism greener on the other side?

Solar energy trumps shade in California prosecution of tree owner

Across a backyard fence: When is the environmentalism greener on the other side?