Emmy Awards: Homeland takes six awards including that of Best Drama

Psychological thriller "Homeland" about a returning Iraq war veteran took home six awards including best drama at TV's annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday while "Modern Family" won best comedy for a third straight year.

“Homeland,” said to be one of President Barack Obama’s favorite TV programs, brought to an end the reign of AMC’s stylish 1960s advertising show “Mad Men,” which left Sunday’s Emmy ceremony empty-handed.

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“Modern Family,” ABC’s show about the chaotic lives of three related couples and their children, won best comedy series for a third year and supporting actor Emmys for Eric Stonestreet and Julie Bowen, as well as a directing award.

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