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Flaming Lips has been pushing the envelope with their lush, multi-layered, psychedelic rock arrangements since their inception in 1983. To put it tamely, the group's live shows are a spectacle. A typical performance may include balloons, confetti, puppets, giant hands and lead guitarist Wayne Coyne surfing the crowd in a man-sized plastic bubble. Performing with Flaming Lips in Wallingford will be special guest Spiritualized.

The network has yet to make the official announcement, but sources have confirmed to The New York Times and The Hollywood Reporter that the Friday night news series will not return, following its inability to draw a significant amount of viewers.

NBC News Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and his production team traveled into Syria early this morning to investigate the purported use of chemical weapons and speak directly with rebel leaders and supporters about the civil war that has already claimed the lives of over 70,000 people.

On last night's THE COLBERT REPORT, the New York Post misidentifies Boston Marathon suspects, Stephen debuts the Bucket, the Senate opposes gun background checks, and Richard Engel describes Syrian militias. Check out clips from last night's broadcast below!

Tune in to "Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy" two Sundays in a row for a super-sized special taped in beautiful Hawaii, as Fluffy takes us into his crazy world of hilarious family and friends, and talks about his world travels as the biggest international comedy sensation around. Get a sneak peek below!

The NBCUniversal News Group has been honored by the International Academy of Digital Arts & Sciences with two 2013 Webby Award nominations and three Official Webby Honorees.

"Meet the Press" was the most-watched Sunday morning public affairs hour on March 24, 2013, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

Today's 'Meet the Press with David Gregory' featured an exclusive interview with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, in which he covered many hot-topic issues, including gun control and President Obama's recent trip to the Middle East. In the clip below, here what Bloomberg had to say on the current push for an assault rifle ban.

NBC News will provide comprehensive coverage as President Obama travels to Israel and Jordan this week, marking the first foreign trip of his second term, and first visit to Israel since taking office.

NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth extensive coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's final day as pope across all broadcast and digital platforms.

NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth extensive coverage of Pope Benedict XVI's final day as pope across all broadcast and digital platforms. To capture this historic moment, Savannah Guthrie will be live from Rome and will report at 5:01am ET, 6:01am ET and then she will join Matt Lauer who will be live from New York, for a special 45 minute special beginning at 10:45am ET. Pope Benedict XVI's final farewell will be streamed live on NBCNews.com.

Polarity Ensemble Theatre presents the world premiere of Never the Bridesmaid, a sweet, funny, life-affirming comedy by Chicago playwright Bill Jepsen. Directed by award-winning director Richard Shavzin, Never the Bridesmaid runs at the Polarity space at the Josephinum Academy, 1500 N. Bell St. in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago, tonight, February 26 through April 7, 2013. Press night is Thursday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m.

NBC News, America's leading news organization, was the most-watched broadcast or cable television network for coverage of the 2013 Presidential Inauguration.

NBC News, America's leading news organization, will provide in-depth coverage of the second Inauguration of President Barack Obama across all broadcast and digital platforms as the network's top anchors and correspondents report from throughout the nation's capital.

Talk Show Listings For Today, January 17

Talk Show Listings For Thursday, January 17

Ian Rivers, NBC News technical support staff, has left Syria, NBC announced today. He got separated from the rest of Richard Engel's production team in the midst of the firefight which resulted in the NBC team's escape from captivity. Until now, Rivers' whereabouts in Syria have been unknown.

NBC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and two of his crew members were kidnapped last week, and held for five days before they were released by an unnamed group today. Engel appeared on THE TODAY SHOW this morning to recount his capitivity. Check out his interview below.

NBC News' Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel and two of his crew members were kidnapped last week, and held for five days before they were released by an unnamed group today.

'Meet the Press with David Gregory' was the top-rated Sunday morning public affairs hour for December 9, 2012, according to Nielsen Media Research data.