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The term broadcasting was originally used in ______.

What is the difference between the Internet and the Web?

Movies released in the United States are required by federal law to be labeled with an MPAA movie rating.

Reporters need to be careful about printing accusations made by attorneys in a court of law in case a suspect is later found “not guilty.”

Government controls over business were drastically weakened during the presidency of Ronald Reagan (1981–1989).

Computer engineer Ray Tomlinson established the “loginname@hostcomputer” convention for e-mail addresses.

Media effects research first emerged because of concerns about television violence.

Reality TV shows cost more for networks and cable to make than sitcoms or dramas.

The introduction of microprocessors, miniature circuits made of silicon, made personal computers possible.

Journalists routinely straddle a line between the public’s right to know and a person’s right to privacy.