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Keeping Up With the Candidates› Anti-Trump Republicans have reportedly been re-energized by reports that Donald Trump’s campaign is having financial problems that could lead to an alternative GOP nominee. “Awesome,” said Jeb Bush, before slipping on a banana peel and falling into a manhole. — Seth Meyers› Bernie Sanders admitted today that he “doesn’t appear” to be the nominee. Just to make sure, Bernie said he’ll stay in the race for two more years. — Conan O’Brien› Bernie Sanders still hasn’t officially dropped out of the race for president, but earlier today, he gave a speech with the theme “Where do we go from here?” I think he was basically asking the crowd for directions back to Vermont. — Jimmy Fallon› House Speaker Paul Ryan has unveiled a Republican alternative to Obamacare. It’s called “Dying at 50.” — Conan O’Brien› It’s been reported that after leaving office, President Obama is considering owning an NBA team. They say Obama wants to be an NBA owner because it’s his only chance to get someone on the court. — Conan O’Brien› President Obama is apparently interested in owning an NBA team after he leaves office. You’ll know it’s Obama’s team when they travel too much and never pass anything. — Jimmy Fallon› Congrats to Chelsea Clinton, who welcomed her second child over the weekend. After the birth, Bill brought flowers, while Hillary brought a focus group to help name the baby. — Jimmy Fallon› Today, Democrats said the committee investigating Hillary Clinton’s involvement with Benghazi was a “witch hunt.” Hillary tried to respond, but just then a house fell on her. — Conan O’Brien› Hillary Clinton unveiled her technology plan which would offer broadband internet access to all Americans. Then she quickly added, “Except for my husband.” — Conan O’Brienwww.newsmax.com

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A chicken walks into a library, goes up to a librarian and says, “Book book book.”

The librarian decides that the chicken wants a book, so she gives the chicken a book and the chicken walks away.

Ten minutes later, the chicken comes back with the book, looking a bit agitated, saying, “Book book book.”