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Argentina stands firm on refusing to pay bond holdouts
Feb 27, 2013 22:59 EST
Argentina clashed in a US appeals court with holdout bondholders demanding a $1.3 billion payment, triggering fears that the country could witness a repeat of its huge 2001 debt default.
Argentina firm on refusing to pay bond holdouts
Feb 27, 2013 18:21 EST
Argentina clashed in a US appeals court Wednesday with holdout bondholders demanding a $1.3 billion payment, triggering fears that the country could witness a repeat of its huge 2001 debt default.
US protesters urge Obama to act on global warming
Feb 19, 2013 05:41 EST
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.
US protesters urge Obama to act on global warming
Feb 18, 2013 00:53 EST
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.
US protesters urge Obama to act on global warming
Feb 17, 2013 22:59 EST
Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Washington to generate pressure on President Barack Obama to take concrete measures to fight global warming.
US comedy '30 Rock' bows out after seven seasons
Jan 31, 2013 20:33 EST
Award-winning US comedy "30 Rock" bowed out after seven seasons, with a double helping of the cult TV show starring Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin.
'Argo' wins top SAG award, in latest pre-Oscar boost
Jan 27, 2013 23:33 EST
Iran hostage crisis drama "Argo" won the best film drama prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards, in yet another boost for its prospects at next month's all-important Oscars.
'Argo' wins top SAG award, in latest pre-Oscar boost
Jan 27, 2013 22:35 EST
Iran hostage crisis drama "Argo" won the best film drama prize at the Screen Actors Guild awards, in yet another boost for its prospects at next month's Oscars.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Star Of 'Modern Family,' To Lobby For Illinois Gay Marriage
Dec 29, 2012 19:00 EST
Jesse Tyler Ferguson will join Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon in Chicago to lobby lawmakers to legalize gay marriage. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who co-stars on ABC's Modern Family, will join Illinois Lt. Governor Sheila Simon in Chicago on Wednesday to lobby lawmakers to legalize gay marriage. Illinois lawmakers, who legalized civil unions for gay couples 2 years ago, are expected to take up the issue when they reconvene for a lame-duck session in January. ?It is our responsibility to ensure that everyone is treated equally under the law, and right now we have a group of citizens that we are treating as second-class,? said Simon in a statement. ?Bringing marriage equality to Illinois is the right thing to do, and I appreciate the hard work by Rep. Greg Harris, Sen. Heather Steans and three-time Emmy nominee Jesse Tyler Ferguson to bring much-deserved attention to this issue.? Ferguson and his lawyer fiance, Justin Mikita, in September launched the non-profit Tie The Knot, which sells l
Uproar in US over Disney's first 'Latina princess'
Oct 30, 2012 05:33 EDT
Once upon a time a major US animation studio crowned a character who was billed its first Latina princess. Then out came the big bad critics, and Disney ran away.
Uproar in US over Disney's first 'Latina princess'
Oct 27, 2012 06:57 EDT
Once upon a time a major US animation studio crowned a character who was billed its first Latina princess. Then out came the big bad critics, and Disney ran away.
Uproar in US over Disney's first 'Latina princess'
Oct 26, 2012 17:09 EDT
Once upon a time a major US animation studio crowned a character who was billed its first Latina princess. Then out came the big bad critics, and Disney ran away.
Joe Manganiello Praises Matt Bomer For Coming Out Gay
Oct 13, 2012 20:00 EDT
Joe Manganiello, who plays werewolf Alcide Herveaux on HBO's 'True Blood,' has praised Matt Bomer for coming out gay. Joe Manganiello, who plays werewolf Alcide Herveaux on HBO's supernatural drama True Blood, has praised Matt Bomer for coming out gay. Bomer, star of USA Network's White Collar, officially came out last February when he thanked his partner Simon Halls and their three children for their love and continued support in accepting an award for his HIV/AIDS advocacy in Palm Springs. The couple was honored Friday night by The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network (GLSEN) at the group's eighth annual Respect Awards in Beverly Hills. In presenting the award, Manganiello heaped praise on his Magic Mike co-star, saying: ?You are the example that the rest of our country needs to wake up and see in terms of equality and putting an end to the bullying epidemic and making sure that every family is respected in our schools and our society.? In accepting the award, Bomer said childre
$2.7 bn IMF gold sales profits to help poor
Sep 28, 2012 19:17 EDT
The International Monetary Fund approved Friday $2.7 billion in gold sales profits to boost financing to low-income countries.
Eric Stonestreet: Obama, Mitt Romney Agree On 'Modern Family'
Sep 24, 2012 20:00 EDT
Eric Stonestreet hopes America is becoming increasingly accepting of gay people. ?Eric Stonestreet hopes America is becoming increasingly accepting of gay people. Stonestreet on Sunday took home his second Emmy for playing gay dad Cameron Tucker on ABC's comedy hit Modern Family. Openly gay Jesse Tyler Ferguson plays his TV partner, Mitchell Pritchett. Citing President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney as fans of the sitcom, Stonestreet said he believed his show is playing a part in Americas' changing attitudes towards gay rights. ?Our culture accepts it more? The gay life,? Larry King asked Stonestreet in an interview on Larry King Now. ?I hope so and I 100 percent think Mitch and Cam, and Jesse and I, and the creators of our show are having something to do with it, you know. That's one thing President Obama and Mitt Romney apparently agree on it's their favorite show is Modern Family. How funny is that?? Stonestreet said. ?Although Romney doesn't agree with the concept,? King pointed out
Thriller 'Homeland' ousts retro 'Mad Men' at Emmys
Sep 24, 2012 07:01 EDT
Terrorism-themed spy thriller "Homeland" ended cult retro show "Mad Men"'s four-year run as best drama at the annual Emmy awards late Sunday, while "Modern Family" retained the best comedy crown.
Thriller 'Homeland' dethrones 'Mad Men' at Emmys
Sep 24, 2012 01:12 EDT
Spy thriller "Homeland" won best TV drama at the Emmy awards, ending a four-year unbroken run for retro cult show "Mad Men", while "Modern Family" was named best comedy for the third straight year.
Eric Stonestreet's Emmy Tribute To TV Partner Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Sep 23, 2012 20:00 EDT
Eric Stonestreet on Sunday took home his second Emmy playing gay dad Cameron on ABC's comedy hit 'Modern Family'. Eric Stonestreet on Sunday took home his second Emmy playing gay dad Cameron Tucker on ABC's comedy hit Modern Family. In his acceptance speech, Stonestreet, 41, sent a shout out to his TV partner Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell Pritchett on the sitcom. ?I wouldn't be standing here without Jesse Tyler Ferguson,? Stonestreet said. ?There is no Cam without Mitch. We get the awesome opportunity to play these two characters on TV and show America and the world what a loving couple we can be, just like everybody else, and it's an honor to do that.? ?I never knew I'd be on TV as a gay man, but I love the pictures of hairy chests you guys are sending me,? he added. Stonestreet won his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role playing Cameron in 2010. Ferguson, 36, has earned 3 Emmy nominations playing Mitchell. (Related: J
George Clooney, Neil Patrick Harris Participate In Gay Youth Charity Auction
Sep 22, 2012 20:00 EDT
A lunch with George Clooney and Neil Patrick Harris memorabilia are among the prizes in an auction to benefit GLSEN. A lunch date with George Clooney and Neil Patrick Harris memorabilia are among the prizes in an auction to benefit the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). GLSEN works to create a safe space in schools for children who are or may be perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. The group's eighth annual Respect Awards will take place on Friday, October 5 at the Beverly Hills Hotel in California. An online auction associated with the event includes a lunch for two at the Soho House in West Hollywood, California with Hollywood star Clooney and Dave Karger, senior writer at Entertainment Weekly. The package is estimated to be worth $20,000. Also being auctioned off is a Paul Smith suit worn by Neil Patrick Harris on the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother. The suit, estimated to be worth $1,000, is signed by Harris. Other prizes include a walk on role
Newcomers aim to knock 'Mad Men' off Emmys throne
Sep 21, 2012 09:13 EDT
Cult retro series "Mad Men" and comedy hit "Modern Family" are Emmys favorites again this weekend -- but a bunch of newcomers could yet produce surprises at US television's annual awards show.
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| USA Network | |
|---|---|
| Launched | September 27, 1977 |
| Owned by | NBC Universal, Inc. |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Slogan | "Characters Welcome" |
| Headquarters | New York City, U.S. |
| Formerly called | Madison Square Garden Network (1977–1979) |
| Website | www.usanetwork.com |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | Channel 242 |
| Dish Network | Channel 105 |
| C band | Galaxy 14-Channel 19 |
| Cable | |
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