ABC, PBS tie for Emmy nods

ABC and PBS tied for the lead as nominations for the 26th annual News and Documentary Emmy Awards were released Thursday. Each had 27, spread among a wide array of programs, from ABC’s “World News Tonight” and “Good Morning America” to PBS’ “Frontline” and “Nova” series.

Also receiving double-figure nominations were NBC with 21, the History Channel with 14 and CBS with 10.

Winners will be announced in New York on Sept. 19 by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The event also will honor HBO executive Sheila Nevins with a lifetime achievement award.