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The Leno Report: 2013
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05/10/13 - Sunday is Mother’s Day. Times have changed. I remember when motherhood was symbolized by June Cleaver, Harriet Nelson and Marion Cunningham. Now we have Tanning Mom, Octomom and Backdoor Teen-Mom.

05/09/13 - On Mother’s Day, Hooters is giving away free wings to mothers. Some sons never get tired of Mom saying: “Look at me when I’m talking to you!”

05/09/13 - On the East Coast, billions of flying insects, called “17-Year Cicadas,” have been coming out of their underground burrows, where they’ve been hiding for 17 years; they wait 17 years to have sex. Is that such a big deal? I waited 19 years to have sex!

05/08/13 - On Mother’s Day, Hooters is giving away free wings to mothers. Taking Mom to Hooters on Mother’s Day. What better way to let her know she failed?!

05/08/13 - In a stunning come-back, former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford, who less than four years ago was exposed as an unethical, lying cheater, has been elected to Congress—where he should fit right in.

05/07/13 - According to TMZ, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s baby will not be featured on Keeping Up With the Kardashians because they want to keep the child out of the public eye. How many think they should keep the whole family out of the public eye?!

05/07/13 - Today Lindsay Lohan entered the Betty Ford Center. Celebrities who have been treated at the facility swear by it. In fact, they return again and again.

05/07/13 - Taco Bell announced plans to roll out a $1 menu. Executives say in this tough economy, customers are looking for more affordable ways to get diarrhea.

05/06/13 - Over the weekend, President Obama gave the commencement speech at Ohio State University. He said: “I dare you to do better. I dare you to be better.” To which the graduates chanted: “We dare YOU! We dare YOU!”

05/06/13 - Mexico’s economy has been on the upswing the last few years, attracting investments from companies all around the world. As a result, Mexico is now home to 11 million undocumented Americans.

05/06/13 - I enjoyed a traditional Cinco de Mayo. I drank margaritas in the Home Depot parking lot.

05/03/13 - In Florida, a 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly calling 9-1-1 80 times, asking for Kool-Aid, burgers and weed to be delivered to his home. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that he had already had enough weed.

05/02/13 - Today President Obama met with Treasury Secretary Jack Lew in the Oval Office. Lew reports once a month to President Obama—and twice a month to President Xi Jinping.

05/02/13 – Researchers now believe the first settlers who settled in American Jamestown resorted to cannibalism. Which sounds terrible, but they were from England, so it was better than the food back home.

05/02/13 – Researchers now believe the first settlers who settled in American Jamestown resorted to cannibalism. They were determined to survive so they could civilize the Indians.

05/01/13 - A Wal-Mart employee in upstate New York has been arrested for working as a male prostitute at the Wal-Mart. It seems he was the only one in the store earning more than 10 bucks an hour.

05/01/13 - According to a new study, women in their 20s are happier than men in their 20s but by age 48, men are happier—especially if they have a woman in her 20s.

04/30/13 – In upstate New York, a 22-year-old, male Wal-Mart employee was arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution in the store’s men’s room. He told cops he used to be a high-class hooker, but then he got fired from Target.

04/30/13 – In a Senate hearing on drones, former Vice President Walter Mondale said targeted killings by the U.S. are used by our adversaries to call us hypocrites. Can you believe that? Walter Mondale is still alive?!

04/26/13 – Cleveland Browns linebacker Quentin Groves was arrested the other night for soliciting a prostitute, and today, the NFL handed down his punishment. He will remain with the Cleveland Browns.

04/25/13 – According to Politico, CNN is in talks with Newt Gingrich to co-host a revamped version of Crossfire. But Newt is also considering offers from The Biggest Loser and Wife Swap.

04/25/13 – Today all five living ex-presidents gathered for the opening of the George W. Bush Presidential Library. It’s ironic because in high school, Bush was voted “Least Likely to Have a Library Named After Him.”

04/23/13 – U.S. intelligence agencies have put together a psychological profile of Kim Jong-un. They say he’s a narcissist obsessed with Hollywood, plastic surgery and the NBA, a condition known as “Kardashianism.”

04/23/13 – Because of the sequester, the FAA has imposed furloughs on air-traffic controllers. Obviously, passengers feel uneasy taking off and landing, knowing there’s nobody in the tower sleeping.

04/23/13 – According to the New York Times, the new trend for parents in New York City is raising diaper-free babies. It’s great if you want your home to have the feel and smell of a Carnival Cruise ship.

04/23/13 – The New Jersey “Tanning Mom” has posed for topless photos on a Jersey beach. The shoot was protested by members of PETA, who thought she was wearing leather.

04/23/13 – NBC is going green this week, promoting ways to save our planet. Really? We can’t even save our primetime lineup!

04/22/13 – A judge has granted Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries a divorce—clearing the way for Kim to become an unwed mother.

04/12/13 – Lindsay Lohan will be moving into the Seafield Center on Long Island for 90 days of rehab. Her father, Michael, was treated there in the late ‘80s, which makes Lindsay a legacy.

04/12/13 – According to a new study, our views on immigration are changing. For example, when asked if they support a path to citizenship, 40% of respondents said: “Sí.”

04/12/13 – Adam Levine, from The Voice, is here to talk about his extremely rare experience: being on a hit show on NBC!

04/11/13 – According to a new study, baldness can raise a man’s risk of heart disease. Unfortunately, doctors say your heart cannot be fooled by a comb-over.

04/11/13 – Tonight President Obama hosted Republican senators for dinner at the White House. The President had to do without salt, pepper and butter because the Republicans refused to pass anything.

04/11/13 – At the Home Depot in West Covina, a man grabbed a handsaw and sawed through both his arms to the bone. Sadly, he still couldn’t get the attention of a salesperson.

04/11/13 – According to Foreign Policy magazine, U.S. and North Korean officials secretly met in New York City last month. Sources say this meeting was so secret, not even Dennis Rodman knew about it.

04/09/13 - A cat that went missing in Las Vegas 13 years ago was found near its old home and returned to its owners, who now live in San Diego. They were overjoyed at the reunion, but the cat was like, “whatever.”

04/08/13 - Today at the White House, President Obama and Vice President Biden met for lunch. The chef goes out of his way to personalize their meals. For example, Biden’s always comes with a toy.

04/04/13 - A 113-year-old Florida woman, who was named the “Oldest Living U.S. Citizen” in January, has passed away. I’m not superstitious, but it seems like that title is cursed.

04/02/13 - Lifetime has canceled America’s Most Wanted. Network executives made the decision after realizing the show was still on.

04/02/13 - Lifetime has canceled America’s Most Wanted. Network executives made the decision in response to a letter-writing campaign organized by criminals.

04/02/13 - L.A. County Sheriff’s Department officials say they will recommend charges be filed against Justin Bieber for allegedly spitting on a neighbor. And there’s more bad news for Justin. The D.A. wants to try him as an adult.

04/01/13 - Happy Birthday to Al Gore, who is 65. Sadly, he couldn’t enjoy his party because he was obsessed with how fast the ice cream was melting.

04/01/13 - In San José, a man was arrested for deliberately driving his Oldsmobile Cutlass through the front door of a Wal-Mart. Can you believe that? Something American-made inside a Wal-Mart!

03/28/13 – Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham announced she’s leaving the Spice Girls. The news came as a surprise to the rest of the group, who didn’t realize they were still together.

03/28/13 – According to the U.N., more people have working cell-phones than have working toilets. So next time you drop your phone in the toilet, count your blessings.

03/27/13 – A 33-year-old woman in Britain claims to have an allergic reaction to exercise. Her symptoms include perspiration and an increased heart-rate.

03/26/13 – We’re learning more and more about Pope Francis. Unlike many in the Catholic Church hierarchy, he has said that the use of condoms is acceptable in certain cases—but not the glow-in-the-dark kind.

03/26/13 – A 44-year-old New Jersey man has won the $338-million Powerball jackpot. He says he will use the money to fulfill his lifelong dream, which is to get the hell out of New Jersey.

03/25/13 – Bodybuilding pioneer Joe Weider has passed away at the age of 93. In 1969, he got Arnold Schwarzenegger his first acting job but hopefully, he’ll be remembered for the good things he did.

03/22/13 – According to a new study, the average member of Congress can only speak at a 10th grade level. Which is worse than it sounds because the average 10th grader speaks at a 5th grade level.

03/22/13 – According to a new survey, 74% of female college students say they use drinking as an excuse for wild sexual behavior. And 100% of college men say that’s an acceptable excuse.

03/21/13 – Justin Bieber announced that he’s growing a mustache. I guess we’ll have to take his word for it.

03/21/13 – According to a new study, the price of college textbooks is increasing 6% every year. So please, be generous next time you get a lap-dance.

03/21/13 – There’s a big controversy with the History Channel’s miniseries, The Bible. It seems the actor playing Satan bears an uncanny resemblance to President Obama. This isn’t the first time the President has been portrayed as the devil; Fox News does it every day.

03/20/13 – According to the CDC, gonorrhea is developing resistance to all available antibiotics. That said, have a great Spring Break!

03/19/13 – TODAY IN HISTORY – On this day in 1979, the U.S. House of Representatives began televising its daily business. It was an immediate success, leading to the placement of cameras in other high-crime areas.

03/19/13 – How many are Christians observing Lent? OK, how many are heathens observing Spring Break?!

03/19/13 – The island nation of Cyprus is considering a 7 to 10% tax on every individual savings account. To which President Obama said: “You can do that?!”

03/19/13 – According to the National Enquirer, while Brad Pitt was in France, Angelina Jolie was in L.A., partying with a handsome hunk. That’s nonsense. We had one drink.

03/19/13 – Lindsay Lohan is headed back to rehab, but she’s through with Promises. She’s going to a new facility called “Vague Assurances.”

03/18/13 – Michelle Obama is going to appear on the cover of the April issue of Vogue magazine. Also, look for President Obama next month on the cover of The Economist magazine. It’s their annual April Fools issue.

03/15/13 – As a young man, Pope Francis worked as a bouncer in a Buenos Aires bar. Which means as he stepped onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica after being chosen Pope, there were old Argentine guys watching TV and yelling: “That guy kicked my ass!”

03/14/13 – In West Los Angeles, a vacated KFC is now home to a medical-marijuana dispensary. Ironically, on the same block, there are three new KFCs.

03/14/13 – Sarah Palin is writing a new book. It’s called No, I Won’t Just Go Away!

03/11/13 – President Obama’s half-brother, Malik Obama, is running for governor in Kenya. Unfortunately, his political opponents are spreading rumors that he was born in Hawaii.

03/11/13 - President Obama has nominated Wal-Mart Foundation president Sylvia Matthews Burwell to be his budget director. She’s a good fit because Wal-Mart is also heavily dependent on China.

03/11/13 - An Oregon physicist has invented the world’s first Oreo separator, a contraption that separates the Oreo cookie from the crème. How sad. We’re now too fat and lazy to unscrew Oreos!

03/01/13 - Welcome, sequestration survivors!

03/01/13 – An Ohio landlord allegedly took a belt to the bare butt of a tenant who was behind in his rent. You can read the rest of the story in a new book called 50 Shades of Eviction.

03/01/13 - Later this month, a 106-year-old Ohio woman will get her high-school diploma. On the advice of her guidance counselor, she will attend a two-year college.

02/28/13 – A British man is suing the historic Salisbury District Hospital after surgeons removed the wrong testicle. I’d hate to see such a fine facility brought down by one nut.

02/28/13 – In Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College recently brought in two sex experts to teach masturbation to the students. This course wasn’t offered when I was in school; my only option was independent study!

02/27/13 – German scientists say human longevity has improved so rapidly over the past century that 72 is the new 30. The bad news is, the new retirement age is 107.

02/27/13 – Olive Garden’s revenue dropped 4% last quarter. Executives blame competition from real Italian restaurants.

02/26/13 – Match.com has created an online safety-guide. It offers useful tips, like when you date someone you meet on Match.com, avoid wearing belts, or scarves, which could be used to strangle you.

02/26/13 – More problems for Lindsay Lohan. The state of California says she owes $57,000 in unpaid taxes. Lindsay’s parents say they’re proud that their daughter has graduated to white-collar crime.

02/26/13 – At a White House briefing, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano warned that the sequester would affect border security. Her remarks raised eyebrows in Washington—and got big laughs in Mexico.

02/25/13 – NBC has a new slogan: “We’re Number Five!”

02/25/13 – The Academy Awards were last night. There was a glaring omission in the “In Memoriam” reel: Lindsay Lohan’s career.

02/22/13 – The price of gas is so high, Lindsay Lohan is now forced to choose between drinking and driving!

02/22/13 – A mother in New York state is now facing possible jail-time after she allegedly hired two strippers to perform at her son’s 16th birthday party. She explained that at 16, he was too young for actual whores.

02/21/13 – The price of gas is so high, some stations have stopped selling it by the gallon. It now comes in “Tall,” “Grande” and “Venti.”

02/21/13 – According to a new Gallup poll, 72% of Americans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction. And 30% are so disillusioned, they’re considering moving back to Mexico.

02/20/13 – Yesterday in South Korea, 3,500 couples got married in a mass wedding organized by the Unification Church. Critics of the church say it’s a cult, but followers say: “It is not a cult. It is not a cult. It is not a cult … ”

02/20/13 – A Philadelphia woman is suing a local strip-club, claiming she lost one of her thumbs while dancing on amateur night. The good news is, she now gets a 10% discount on manicures.

02/20/13 Former San Diego Mayor Maureen O’Connor told federal prosecutors she went broke after betting more than $1 billion she inherited from her late husband. She gambled away $1 billion in casinos playing video poker. Ironically, at one point, she was $300 ahead.

02/20/13 – The mayor of Cederberg, South Africa, has been caught sending pictures of his sex organ, covered in whipped cream and decorated with a strawberry on top, to a female deputy. He says he doesn’t remember doing it. Which sounds ridiculous, but the warning label on the whipped cream says: “Applying to penis may cause amnesia.”

02/19/13 – Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford defended his decision to run for Congress, saying: “The one place I didn’t ever fail was with the taxpayers.” To which his ex-wife said: “I’m a taxpayer!”

02/19/13 – President Obama played golf in Florida with Tiger Woods. Tiger said the President was very good for a guy who only plays five days a week.

02/19/13 – President Obama played golf in Florida with Tiger Woods. Do you know what the President’s handicap is? He doesn’t understand economics.

02/18/13 – Happy Presidents Day—not to be confused with Vice President’s Day, also known as April Fools Day.

02/18/13 – The Vatican announced that Pope Benedict hit his head during his March 2012 trip to Mexico. After that, he swore off Spring Break forever.

02/15/13 – Government researchers report that drinking significant quantities of alcohol over time can cause serious shrinkage in the brain. The findings are based on a study of Lindsay Lohan.

02/15/13 – Today President Obama visited a Decatur, Georgia, pre-kindergarten, where the kids all asked him the same question: “Shouldn’t you be working?”

02/14/13 – In the year 269 A.D., St. Valentine was beaten and beheaded. Do you know why? He forgot Valentine’s Day!

02/13/13 – Thursday is Valentine’s Day. It’s named after St. Valentine, the patron saint of sexual extortion.

02/12/13 – According to a new study, 1/3 of American children are obese by the time they’re 9 months old. To give you an idea how bad it is, baby strollers now beep when backing up.

02/12/13 – An Oregon man is suing the U.S. government, claiming a female IRS agent coerced him into having sex to avoid being audited. The guy was surprised because he thought only taxpayers making more than $250,000 were getting screwed.

02/12/13 – Tonight President Obama gave his State of the Union speech. In a break with tradition, when he entered the House chamber, instead of "Hail to the Chief," they played "Hey, Big Spender!"

02/11/13 – According to a new study, using the Internet too much can cause psychological problems. The good news is, help is available online.

02/11/13 – A 105-year-old California woman has officially been named the world’s oldest Facebook user. She says you’re never too old to waste what little time you have left.

02/08/13 – "Time" magazine is reporting that since Al Gore sold his TV network to al Jazeera, he is now richer than Mitt Romney. Can you believe that? They’re still publishing "Time" magazine?!

02/08/13 – Burger King in England admitted that it has been selling burgers containing horsemeat. Even so, Burger King is still considered one of England’s finest restaurants.

02/08/13 – Valentine’s Day is next Thursday—which gives men six days to fake their own deaths.

02/07/13 – Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmedinejad said he would like to become the first Iranian to go into space. He wants to study the effects of anti-gravity on anti-Semitism.

02/06/13 – Connecticut police arrested a 71-year-old woman for prostitution. Under questioning, she admitted she was selling herself to support a $1,000-a-day Bingo habit.

02/06/13 – Radio Shack is planning to close more than 500 stores by the end of the year. Executives blame declining demand for 8-track players.

02/04/13 – Two prostitutes from the Dominican Republic say New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez paid them for sex. He could be in big trouble because it’s a felony to impersonate a Secret Service agent.

02/04/13 – How about that Super Bowl?! Great game. Congratulations to Coach Harbaugh. And to Coach Harbaugh, better luck next time!

01/29/13 - Sarah Palin has parted ways with Fox News. Network executives admitted that she was unfair and unbalanced.

02/01/13 – Have you seen the ads for the dating site for people over 50? It’s called “Our Time.” Which is better than its original name: “Running Out of Time.”

01/30/13 - According to a new study, 2/3 of adults drink alcohol at night to relax. And sadly, the other 1/3 drink to come down off the meth.

01/30/13 - The government of Iran says it has sent an 18-inch-tall monkey into outer space. Today the launch was confirmed by Iran’s 18-inch-tall president.

01/29/13 - According to a new poll, 50% of Americans think the country is divided. The other 50% think it isn’t.

01/29/13 – TODAY IN HISTORY (Jan. 30) – On this day in 2007, Microsoft’s Windows Vista was released—revolutionizing the way operating systems crash.

01/25/13 - It’s official. Arnold Schwarzenegger is making another "Terminator" movie. I don’t want to say he’s getting old, but the role of Sarah Connor will be played by Angela Lansbury.

01/25/13 - According to a new study out of the University of Wisconsin, as many as 81% of people lie on online-dating websites. Researchers say they were surprised by how many people actually hate long walks on the beach.

01/25/13 - North Korea says it is easing its restrictions on cell phones. Cellular communication is almost non-existent in the country, where very few people own cell phones, and those who do have T-Mobile.

01/22/13 - A cat that went missing in Florida over two months ago was found 190 miles from home and returned to its owners. They were overjoyed at the reunion, but the cat was “like, whatever.”

01/22/13 - Southwest Airlines announced that they will now let people pay $40 to board the plane first. But travel experts say if Southwest passengers could afford another $40, they wouldn’t have to fly Southwest.

01/22/13 - More problems for Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Manti Te’o. It’s now being reported that he’s not really Irish.

01/22/13 - District of Columbia officials report that less than half as many people will attend President Obama’s second inauguration as attended his first. They believe this is because four years ago, twice as many Americans could afford hotel rooms.

01/18/13 – According to a new study, seniors are the most frequent binge drinkers … followed closely by juniors, sophomores and freshmen.

01/17/13 – According to the "Star," Lindsay Lohan is paying her bills by working as a high-class escort. How ridiculous … high class!

01/17/13 – Happy Birthday to First Lady Michelle Obama. Today she told a reporter she expects a nice gift from Barack, but nothing extravagant. He tends to be responsible when he’s spending his own money.

01/16/13 – Doctors are looking into crystal meth as a possible treatment for the flu. Fortunately, because of federal regulations, meth is already easier to buy than Sudafed.

01/15/13 – According to the AP, Lance Armstrong has admitted to Oprah that he used performance-enhancing drugs. The interview airs Thursday. Then on Friday, Lance will appear on a special episode of "Cheaters."

01/14/13 – The Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa, was seen partying in Mexico with Charlie Sheen. When will Charlie learn that people judge him by the company he keeps?

01/11/13 – This flu season is so bad, HomeTown Buffet is hiring extra workers just to clean the sneeze-guards!

01/10/13 – Photos have surfaced of Justin Bieber at a private party smoking marijuana. Sources say he got the weed from his friend, Lil Twist. Frankly, Justin’s mother should be more careful arranging her son’s play dates.

01/10/13 - The National Father’s Day Council has named Bill Clinton the “Father of the Year,” an honor he richly deserves. A lot of people don’t know this, but the former president coined the phrase: “Who’s your daddy?!”

01/10/13 - The White House announced that the theme for President Obama’s inauguration will be “Faith in America’s Future.” The idea is to get our minds off of America’s present

01/07/13 - On New Year’s Eve, Hugh Hefner married Crystal Harris. She insists that she doesn’t notice their 60-year age difference. She’s also unable to distinguish between a grape and a raisin.

01/07/13 - Al Gore’s Current TV has been sold to Al Jazeera for $500 million, which comes to $10 million per viewer.

01/07/13 - Al Gore’s Current TV has been sold to Al Jazeera for $500 million. Viewers will notice changes. For example, while both networks report that global warming is caused by man, Al Jazeera specifically blames Jews.

01/04/13 - Did you see this guy on the news, the most frequent flier? He’s the first passenger to fly 1 million miles in a calendar year on United Airlines. He says he had no idea he would travel a million miles when he booked his flight from Newark to Chicago on Priceline.com.

01/04/13 - According to the Venezuelan government, President Hugo Chavez is suffering from breathing difficulties caused by a severe lung-infection. The good news is, doctors say his prognosis is bleak.

01/04/13 - Congress has approved some version of the fiscal cliff bill, which raises taxes on rich Americans. President Obama was determined to do this right away—while there still are rich Americans.

01/03/13 - Three-time U.S. Olympian and track-star Suzy Favor Hamilton has admitted she spent the last year working as a $600-an-hour Las Vegas call-girl. Which is why instead of Wheaties, her picture is on boxes of Trix.

01/02/13 - Kim Kardashian is expecting a baby, so congratulations to Kim and her husband, Kris Humphries!

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