Franken's talk-show broadcast puts area in a liberal light Comedian and liberal radio talk-show host Al Franken put Buffalo in the national spotlight Monday, while directing shards of humor at the ...

Al Franken is best known as a funnyman, but this fall, he hopes to convince Minnesotans that he is dead serious about representing them in the U.S. Senate. One obstacle in Franken's path: his past.

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Republican Norm Coleman said Tuesday he is suing to challenge Democrat Al Franken's apparent recount victory in Minnesota's U.S. Senate race, delaying a resolution of the contest ...

Who remembers the classic Al Franken comedy sketch where he played the Reporter with a satellite dish on his head- a one man ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Comedian turned politician Al Franken used his first campaign event Thursday to proclaim his support for universal health coverage. Franken, who a day earlier made official his ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Al Franken, who famously labeled Rush Limbaugh a "big fat idiot" and branded other Republicans "lying liars," says he’s ready for a seat in one of the world’s most solemn bodies: the U.S ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Former co-stars and famous fans paid tribute to comedian and actor Bob Newhart, known for his deadpan humor and the sitcoms he starred in bearing his name, after his death Thursday ...

Al Franken finally wants you to take him seriously. Having been a comedian, a best-selling author of satirical polemics, a writer and performer for Saturday Night Live and the creator of faux ...

MINNEAPOLIS — Comedian Al Franken announced yesterday that he will run for the Senate in 2008, seeking the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Norm Coleman. Mr. Franken’s ...