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November 19, 2009

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The Senate introduces a tax on plastic surgery, and Elvis Costello plays "Cheap Reward" with Stephen.

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Thursday November 19, 2009

AK-47 Designer Celebrates His Birthday - John Pike

John Pike talks about the popularity of the AK-47 as the Russian designer celebrates his 90th birthday. (05:26)
Views: 24,379
Posted: 11/19/2009
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Thursday November 19, 2009

Tip/Wag - U.S. Speedskating Team, NY Lottery & William Phillips

The U.S. Speedskating team wins at the World Cup, the New York Lottery goes upscale, and a fifth grader refuses to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. (05:33)
Views: 9,864
Posted: 11/19/2009
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Thursday November 19, 2009

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello promotes his talk show, "Spectacle," and plays "Cheap Reward" with Stephen. (06:50)
Views: 8,852
Posted: 11/19/2009
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Thursday November 19, 2009

11/19/09 in :60 Seconds

Stephen talks AK-47s with John Pike, rewrites the Pledge of Allegiance and performs with Elvis Costello. (01:03)
Views: 3,807
Posted: 11/19/2009
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stephenathome on Twitter
it was a huge honor to sing with elvis costello, unless that was one of those elvis costello impersonators
12:00 AM Nov 20th from web
i bet those black lotto tickets have an even classier sheen when they're coated with human tears
11:48 PM Nov 19th from web
ak-47 notwithstanding, i'm no fan of russia. i don't trust a country whose women nest inside of each other
11:39 PM Nov 19th from web
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