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'Game of Thrones' crowned top Emmy awards nominee

The fantasy saga "Game of Thrones" received 19 Emmy nominations Thursday, fueling HBO’s 99 total nominations, including two for best drama.FX also fared well, drawing 18 nominations for Fargo and another 17 for American Horror Story: Coven.The meth kingpin drama "Breaking Bad" was next in line with 16 bids for its final season, including best drama and best actor nod for star Bryan Cranston.The AIDS drama "The Normal Heart" received 16 nominations, including best TV movie.Netflix, with Orange Is the New Black contending for best comedy, pulled in a total of 31 Emmy nominations.The 66th Primetime Emmy Awards will air on August 25 on NBC.