John Oliver on success of "Last Week Tonight," Snowden interview, Baltimore riots

John Oliver on success of "Last Week Tonight," Snowden interview, Baltimore riots


John Oliver on success of "Last Week Tonight," Snowden interview, Baltimore riots

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 07:43 AM PDT

HBO's "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" takes a satirical look at the news, as its fearless host tackles serious issues. One year in, the program is enjoying a reputation for scathing wit....
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Did sanctions against Iran force country to negotiate?

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 05:45 AM PDT

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's foreign minister, is in New York this week to continue negotiations surrounding the country's nuclear ambitions. Charlie Rose interviewed Zarif for his PBS program...
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How to maximize financial aid and save for college

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 06:34 AM PDT

A single year at a 4-year college runs between almost $19000 to $42000. That leaves many students wondering how they'll save up and pay for tuition. In this "Eye on Money" series, Jill Schlesinge...
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Baltimore mom: To see my son at riots with rock in hand, "I just lost it"

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 05:30 PM PDT

Toya Graham spotted her 16-year-old son in a crowd of teens vandalizing and looting during the Baltimore riots Monday. Cameras captured the moment she confronted and struck the boy, and the...
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Wesleyan University sued over coed housing policy

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 05:16 AM PDT

A judge will begin to decide whether Delta Kappa Epsilon's frat house can continue to exist on campus next year at Wesleyan University. The university plans to shut down the house because it...
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Dramatic testimonies from victims in movie theater shooter trial

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 05:04 AM PDT

A Colorado jury will hear a second day of survivor testimony in the mass murder trial of James Holmes, who has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in the Colorado movie theater massacre....
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Nepal earthquake survivors rush to leave Kathmandu

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 05:30 AM PDT

A man was rescued after more than three days trapped in rubble from Saturday's earthquake in Nepal. The overall death toll has passed 5000. New video shows damage across the border in Tibet....
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Supreme Court divided in historic gay marriage case

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 04:37 AM PDT

The Supreme Court appears sharply divided over its role in deciding the legality of same-sex marriage. The justices heard 2.5 hours of historic arguments Tuesday. The likely swing vote is Justice...
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Americans safely off Mount Everest after escaping disaster

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:42 PM PDT

After surviving a terrifying avalanche on Mount Everest unharmed, a group of Americans were rescued and ferried back to safety. Holly Williams reports from Kathmandu's airport, where she spoke...
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Baltimore police clear defiant crowds after curfew

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 04:40 PM PDT

Baltimore police now describe the city as stable after protests over the police custody death of Freddie Gray turned violent Monday. The National Guard helped enforce a mandatory 10 p.m. curfew...
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Baltimore riots leads MLB to hold first spectator-free game

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 01:42 PM PDT

For the first time in regular season play, all fans will be banned from a Major League Baseball game Wednesday when the Orioles host the White Sox at Baltimore's Camden Yards. Chip Reid reports.
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