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Rob Lowe crowns Melissa McCarthy as she wins the award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for 'Mike & Molly' at the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 18. Ms. McCarthy (of 'Bridesmaids' fame), who beat out Laura Linney (r.), Amy Poehler, and Edie Falco for the prize, gave a humble acceptance speech, finishing up by saying 'Holy smokes!' Mark J. Terrill/AP
Host Jane Lynch, acerbic star of the television show 'Glee,' performs the show-opening act at the Emmys. Mario Anzuoni/Reuters
Kate Winslet, who is thought of more as a movie star than a luminary of the small screen, accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a mini-series or movie for 'Mildred Pierce.' Mark J. Terrill/AP
The wildly popular Jon Stewart (with face framed by hands) and the crew of 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' accept the award for outstanding variety, music, or comedy series. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Michael Bolton (l.), dressed in a Captain Jack Sparrow getup inspired by the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movies and singing sensation Akon perform a peculiar number with dancers dressed in fashions of the 1980s with a giant US flag as a backdrop. Mark J. Terrill/AP
The cast and crew of nostalgic favorite 'Mad Men' and creator Matthew Weiner (with back to the audience, holding trophy) accept the award for outstanding drama series. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Rap star LL Cool J performs with a singing harmony group that provided occasionally witty interstitial entertainment during the Emmy broadcast, comprised of (from l.) actors Zachary Levi, Cobie Smulders, Taraji P. Henson, Kate Flannery, Wilmer Valderrama, and Joel McHale. Mark J. Terrill/AP
Peter Dinklage accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a drama series for 'Game of Thrones.' Mark J. Terrill/AP
Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen from the television series 'Modern Family' hold their Emmys for best supporting actor and actress in a comedy. 'Modern Family' was the hit of the night, prompting host Jane Lynch to quip, 'Welcome to the Modern Family awards.' Jae Hong/AP
The cast of 'Modern Family' (from l.), Sarah Hyland, Nolan Gould, Ed O'Neill, Ariel Winter, Sofia Vergara, Rico Rodriguez, Julie Bowen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ty Burrell, and Eric Stonestreet poses backstage after the show won for best comedy series. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters
Guy Pearce accepts the award for outstanding supporting actor in a miniseries or a movie for 'Mildred Pierce.' Mark J. Terrill/AP
Julianna Margulies accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series for 'The Good Wife.' Mark J. Terrill/AP
'Friday Night Lights' star Kyle Chandler holds the Emmy for best lead actor in a drama series. Jae Hong/AP
'The Big Bang Theory' actor Jim Parsons, winner of the Emmy for best actor in a comedy series, is joined by castmate Kaley Cucco. Chris Pizzello/AP
Margo Martindale accepts the award for outstanding supporting actress in a drama series for 'Justified.' Mark J. Terrill/AP
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South Korea, long in the shadow of other Asian 'tiger economies,' is suddenly hip and enormously prosperous – so much so that it may have outgrown its thankless dream of reuniting with the North.
For months the young emperor to the north has been threatening to turn this thriving metropolis into a "sea of fire." But it's not easy to ruffle the jaunty vibe of 75-year-old Kim Chong-shik as he strolls among young couples and shoppers along the boutiques of the Gangnam District.
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