U.S. Depression-era miniseries Mildred Pierce and 1960s advertising drama Mad Men have nabbed the most nominations for this year’s Emmy Awards honoring the best in American primetime television. HBO’s Mildred Pierce earned 21 nods for the 63rd annual ceremony, while AMC’s Mad Men secured 19, including in the categories of best drama series, lead actor […]
US TV’s ‘Mildred Pierce,’ ‘Mad Men’ Get Most Emmy Nominations
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 2:25 pm (UTC-5)
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Pakistani Intelligence Chief Set for CIA Talks
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:35 pm (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s intelligence chief is visiting Washington for talks with U.S. officials, days after the United States decided to suspend $800 million in aid to Pakistan. Ahmad Shuja Pasha is expected to meet with acting CIA Director Michael Morell and other officials on Thursday. The Pakistani military says the talks will be held to coordinate intelligence […]
US Debt Talks Day 5: Angry Words, High Stakes
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
U.S. lawmakers are trading insults with time running out before an August 2 deadline to raise the country’s debt limit. Top lawmakers are scheduled to meet with U.S. President Barack Obama for a fifth straight day Thursday as they try to reach a deal that would prevent a possible default that could rattle international markets. […]
Reports: US Sales Up; Jobless Claims Down
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 10:10 am (UTC-5)
U.S. retail sales rose a modest one-tenth of a percent in June, as consumers bought more cars. Thursday’s data from the Commerce Department was better than most economists had predicted. A separate report from the Labor Department showed the number of Americans signing up for unemployment declined by 22,000 to a nationwide total of 405,000. […]
Angry Words, Higher Stakes as US Debt Talks Hit Day 5
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 10:00 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama and lawmakers are trying again to reach a deal to raise the country’s debt limit and prevent a possible default that could rattle markets across the globe. Talks between the Obama administration and congressional leaders enter day five Thursday, following new warnings from the head of the U.S. central bank and […]
Reports: US Sales Up; Jobless Claims Down
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 9:45 am (UTC-5)
U.S. retail sales rose a modest one-tenth of a percent in June, as consumers brought more cars. Thursday’s data from the Commerce Department was better than most economists had predicted. A separate report from the Labor Department showed the number of Americans signing up for unemployment declined by 22,000 to a nationwide total of 405,000. […]
Pakistani Intelligence Chief Set for CIA Talks
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 7:05 am (UTC-5)
Pakistan’s intelligence chief is visiting Washington for talks with U.S. officials, days after the United States decided to suspend $800 million in aid to Pakistan. Ahmad Shuja Pasha is expected to meet with acting CIA Director Michael Morell and other officials. The Pakistani military says the talks will be to coordinate intelligence matters. The visit […]
China Urges US to Protect Investors as Debt Ceiling Looms
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 5:10 am (UTC-5)
China is calling on the United States to protect the interests of its investors as its politicians engage in a policy battle that has brought it to the brink of default. At a foreign ministry briefing Thursday, spokesman Hong Lei said China hopes the U.S. government will adopt “responsible policies and measures to guarantee the […]
US Debt-Deficit Talks Enter Fifth Day
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 2:15 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama meets Thursday with Republican and Democratic leaders for a fifth day of tense negotiations on a deficit reduction plan tied to an increase in the nation’s borrowing limit. Republican leaders said Wednesday’s talks at the White House ended abruptly, with President Obama storming out of the meeting after sharply rejecting Republican […]
Debt Talks Enter Fifth Straight Day Amid Heated Exchanges
Posted July 14th, 2011 at 1:05 am (UTC-5)
U.S. President Barack Obama meets Thursday with Republican and Democratic leaders for a fifth day of tense negotiations on a deficit reduction plan tied to an increase in the nation’s borrowing limit. Republican leaders said Wednesday’s talks at the White House ended abruptly, with President Obama storming out of the meeting after sharply rejecting Republican […]
