"SNL" finally picks a black head writer
Che takes on the role alongside Colin Jost, who co-hosts "Weekend Update" with him
Pat DiNizio of The Smithereens dies
A rocker, politician and author, DiNizio leaves a power-pop legacy behind
"The Last Jedi": What the critics say
"The Last Jedi" opens Friday, and the first reviews are already rolling out
Moore won't concede
Roy Moore is saying that he'll ask for a recount, but state law dictates he'll need to pay for it himself
Abbas: U.S. role in peace is not welcome
The Palestinian leader said "from now on" a U.S. role in peace relations is not welcome, rebuking Trump's decision
Gillibrand won't be silenced by Trump
During an appearance on "The Today Show," Gillibrand reiterated her earlier criticisms of President Trump
Roy Moore's loss is ominous for the GOP
Statistical experts are saying that Roy Moore's loss could be a harbinger of bad things to come for Republicans
The biggest losers: Trump and Bannon
Trump's agenda hits a roadblock. Bannon's influence is greatly diminished. And Republicans wonder what's next
Sarah Huckabee Sanders' very bad day
White House press secretary follows a grotesque defense of her boss by threatening CNN reporter
GOP vs. Mueller: Can they destroy him?
As Trump supporters fight back and muddy the waters, Congress seems to have lost the will to protect Mueller
USA Today: Trump isn't fit to serve
In a lengthy takedown, USA Today opines that Trump is an embarrassment to public office
The biggest threat to the resistance
Have you heard of SLAPP lawsuits? You soon will
How the Saudis escalated Yemen
The Yemen Civil War could have been a local power struggle, if not for the Saudis' heavy hand
DeVos: No sympathy for the defrauded
Students who were victims of fraud won’t be granted loan relief anymore
Alabama miracle: Built on turnout
The lesson for Democrats from Alabama is simple: Stop trying to lure Republicans and focus on turning out the base
The GOP's target: America in 1900
Author of "Democracy in Chains" says Koch brothers and GOP want a new Gilded Age, where "property reigns supreme"
Criminalize dissent? It's happening
Federal prosecutors go after protesters and journalists — while admitting they committed no violent acts
Trump nominates Gardner as mines chief
Steven Gardner was accused of sabotaging the Office of Surface Mining. Now he's likely to be its next chief
Why evangelicals welcome Jerusalem move
Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital was a dog-whistle to some evangelicals
GOP tax cut gives incentive to offshore
Giant corporations are lobbying the Trump administration hard to retain their NAFTA privileges
Doug Jones' shock victory: It's on Trump
GOP civil war to follow, after record black turnout pushes Democrat Doug Jones to stunning Alabama win
Trump's sinister plan for NASA
Mars and moon missions sound cool, but it's part of the GOP's larger plan to destroy the agency as we know it
The terror of the year-end TV list
The anxiety has a clear origin: There's too much TV for one indecisive person to process. I'm going to try anyway
Virtue signaling: Golden Globes edition
Hong Chau earned a Golden Globe nomination for "Downsizing," but nattering from concerned virtue signalers as well