Five of the 2011 drama and comedy series contenders are first time nominees, while the acting categories feature a slew of Emmy rookies including hot pick Timot.

It received 13 Emmy nominations. But it brings up a question that often plagues the Emmys (and the Oscars, too): Is this the kind of show that wins awards? Is it the kind of show that even could? Sci-fi shows have sometimes been nominated in the past:

Internet HotTopics – Emmy Nominations 2011: GARY'S PERSONAL TOP INTERNET PICKS TODAY Nominees for the 2011 Emmy Awards include Alec Baldwin, Steve Carrell,

By Sandy Cohen AP Entertainment Writer / September 18, 2011 LOS ANGELES—Emmy nominees are always talented, and in the days leading up to the awards ceremony many are gifted, too. Gift suites catering to Emmy nominees and presenters beckoned the stars,

With the Emmys just around the corner, Jane Lynch is finally able to sleep and we've finally made up our minds on who deserves the highest honors in televisions. Over the next few days, we'll be bringing you our picks and predictions for the actresses

Joseph McCarthy is most aptly asked of New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. He, of course, once suggested that Sen. Joe Lieberman (I- Conn.) should be hung in effigy. (“A message to progressives: By all means, hang Senator Joe Lieberman in effigy.

Paul Krugman, the Nobel prize winner and former well paid advisor, and admirer, of Enron, the convicted criminal enterprize, is teaching his flawed ecomomic theorum at Princeton and polluting young minds. Watch out for anything he says, be suspicious.

Photo: Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images Writing a blog is a very different form of journalism than writing a newspaper column. Paul Krugman does both. In Sunday's Times, the Nobel Prize–winning economist published a column on the existential threat

Joseph McCarthy is most aptly asked of New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. He, of course, once suggested that Sen. Joe Lieberman (I- Conn.) should be hung in effigy. (“A message to progressives: By all means, hang Senator Joe Lieberman in effigy.

You can find me on Twitter at justin_bomb Well-known economist and New York Times Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman lit a small fire under the conservative base after he claimed Republicans, such as former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former

NEW CASTLE, Pa. — State police are searching for a group of young Amish men who are believed to have indecently assaulted three girls who went to a horse auction with their parents. Wednesday, September 7, 2011.

By day a control freak boss and by night a writer, he has faced many rejections by publishers in the last few years. Today, he is the best-selling author of The Shiva Trilogy. I call him up at 9 pm, quite late by industry standards for calling up

The Amish are a throwback to the olden days. they live simply and without most technology in the midst of the technology-laden world of the 21st century. they arrived in the US almost 300 years ago, intent on starting new lives free of religious

One-quarter of the 30000 Amish people in Lancaster County — plus a fair number of non-Amish folks — bear the name Stoltzfus.Nearly all are said to be descended from one man, Nicholas Stoltzfus, a sort of Amish Adam who emigrated from

17 responses to Arthur Amish photos. Alice Aber. Comment on Arthur Amish photos (September 8th, 2011 at 06:25). Erik, I know the one with the license plate was.

Sep 8, 2011 – The NFC South has two of the conferences most powerful offenses, Drew Brees' Saints and Matt Ryan's Falcons. Watching these two teams play each other twice a year will be fun. While the Saints and Falcons are likely the best teams,

The Saints played catch-up all game, and fantasy owners reaped the benefits. Brees almost led a remarkable comeback in the fourth quarter, but Mark Ingram was stuffed at the goal-line with no time left on the clock. Brees has set the bar pretty high

Rodgers is one big reason the NFL marketing gurus pitted Green Bay against New Orleans in the league's season opener. One other big reason: Drew Brees. The two quarterbacks, the past two Super Bowl MVPs, are among

The biggest variable in these simulations, Jon Anik notes in the video, is whether Saints quarterback Drew Brees throws an interception. Brees averaged 1.4 inte.

New Orleans Saints QB Drew Brees and his team fell just a bit short in a Week 1 loss Thursday, Sept. 8, against the Green Bay Packers, but he finished 32-of-49 for 419 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. It was the first time in NFL history

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The annual Video Music Awards ceremoney exploded Sunday (August 28) night from Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre courtesy of big wins from Nicki Minaj and Beyonce plus a show-ending Lil Wayne spectacle. While rocker Katy Perry ultimately won "Video of the

By Kim Osorio Odd Future's Tyler, the Creator is once again living up to his rep as a trouble maker. The rapper who has already picked verbal fights with Chris Brown and Bruno Mars (among others) has decided to take another stab at Bruno.

We believe the first insult of the evening goes to rapper, Tyler the Creator. He appeared on the MTV Video Music Awards Pre-Show and had a few choice words for singer-songwriter Bruno Mars.

Crisis averted. Tyler the Creator, winner of the MTV VMA best new artist for 2011, won't be killing himself this year.

National Grid says that repair crews will not do any outdoor work to restore service until the storm passes Rhode Island. Any service that is restored before then, happens from switching at the indoor facility.

In total around 155000 customers of National Grid, the state's electricity supplier, were without electricity. According to USA Today, National Grid spokeswoman Debbie Drew says the company is "working hard" to restore service to customers,

National Grid says that repair crews will not do any outdoor work to restore service until the storm passes Rhode Island. Any service that is restored before then, happens from switching at the indoor facility.

Power might not be restored to southern New England until the end of the week, according to power company National Grid. The East Coast was long overdue for a hurricane, and they got it. The biggest Eastern hurricane of the decade, according to

Finally, at around 1:45 p.m. Sunday, the surge of power failures ebbed. The total, which hit 230000 customers around noon, had fallen about to 211000 at around 2 p.m. National Grid's running count started climbing early this

Square Enix has released a brand new trailer PAX of Final Fantasy XIII-2. This new trailer features never seen before cut scene as awell as gameplay footage of Moogle in action for the very first time. The trailer also feature sighting of dude that

Tonight I was lucky enough to attend the pre-PAX media exclusive event for Activision which showcased five games papering for launch later this year. While I'll admit that I walked away from the experience feeling slightly let down, I would say that I

ZAM's PAX Swag GiveawayWe're gearing up for PAX and we want to give away swag. Follow us on Twitter! ZAM Explores Earth EternalThe game has been reborn in North America, so we gave it a fresh look. Featured Guide: Expert RiftsLearn about Expert Rifts,

Tonight I was lucky enough to attend the pre-PAX media exclusive event for Activision which showcased five games papering for launch later this year. While I'll admit that I walked away from the experience feeling slightly let down, I would say that I

PAX Prime 2011 kicks off on Friday and with it comes a chance for every day gamers to check out oodles of new games, games like Skyrim and Rage.

"The total student loan outstanding debt exceeded outstanding debt for credit cards for the first time in 2010," he said. "At the end of this year or early next year, outstanding student loan debt is expected to pass the

I am eligible to have my student loans removed due to a severe, lifetime disability, diagnosed five years ago. We did the income contingent plan but since I will have my loans discharged, what happens to my spouses

I am eligible to have my student loans removed due to a severe, lifetime disability, diagnosed five years ago. We did the income contingent plan but since I will have my loans discharged, what happens to my spouses

By Dr. Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA & CFP I have about $13000 in student loan debt. Of that, $9000 is under my mother's name as she co-signed the loan from a federal loan program. If I release her as co-signer, will it hurt my credit score?

The good thing about fixed rate student loans is that students only need to pay to one lender and the repayment period is longer. This can be achieved by consolidating their existing educational loans.