Thousands of writers closed their laptops Monday to march on picket lines in Hollywood and New York, vowing not to pen another joke or script until the film and TV industry offer payment for shows available over the Internet. ...more

November 6, 2007

Columbia, prepare to have a good laugh. The public is invited Sunday to the University of South Carolina Horseshoe, where Mayor Bob Coble will present Stephen Colbert - political satirist, presidential hopeful and Charleston, S.C., native - a key to the city and a proclamation that Colbert is truly 'South Carolina's Favorite Son.' ...more

October 28, 2007

Stephen Colbert has announced his candidacy for president on 'The Colbert Report,' tossing his satirical hat into the ring of an already crowded race. ...more

October 18, 2007