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'Sopranos' Rules Emmy Nods

After complaints that awards were in a rut, newcomers dot the nomination list

By Dustin Lushing, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 19, 2007 5:02 PM CDT

(Newser) – "The Sopranos" went out on an underwhelming note but still managed to dominate the Emmy nominations announced today, collecting 15 nods, including best drama and best leading actor and actress for James Gandolfini and Edie Falco. Half of this year's nominees will join the... Read full story »

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