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Media bias can net mistakes at the ballot box
Jun 25, 2008 |
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The media slant political news to the left or right to increase ratings and profits, spinning up an information vacuum that can lead to mistakes at the ballot box, a new study by three University of Illinois economists says.
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Google to let publishers limit free website access (Update)
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Google, under fire from Rupert Murdoch and some other newspaper owners, said it will let publishers set a limit on the number of articles people can read for free through its search engine.
Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Prevent Chronic Lung Disease
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have discovered a possible way to protect the fragile lungs of premature babies by using stem cells harvested from bone marrow. In experiments on laboratory mice, ...
The real thing? People are often unsure about telling authentic luxury goods from fakes
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Luxury goods are supposed to be expensive because of their quality: A sip of fine wine or the comforting feel of designer clothing should justify the price.
'Outbreaks Near Me' app now available for Android mobile phones
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(PhysOrg.com) -- "Outbreaks Near Me," an up-to-the-minute disease-tracking system released as an iPhone application in September, is now available for use on Android mobile phones, greatly increasing the number of people ...
Ethnic pride key to black teen mental health
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
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Ethnic pride may be as important as self-esteem to the mental health of young African-American adolescents, according to a new study in the Nov/Dec issue of the journal Child Development.
World Newspaper Congress opens in India
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(AP) -- Newspaper executives and editors gathered in India from around the world Tuesday heard calls to seek more payment for their content on the Internet as they decried their industry's sharply falling ...
Media execs make case for online fees at FTC panel
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(AP) -- Media companies need to deliver compelling information on a variety of electronic devices and overcome readers' resistance to paying for material online, news executives said Tuesday at a government-sponsored ...
FTC explores future of journalism in Internet age
Dec 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The federal government is wading into deliberations over the future of journalism.
GE, Vivendi deal paves way for NBC sale to Comcast
Dec 01, 2009 |
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(AP) -- General Electric Co.'s agreement to buy out the rest of NBC Universal paves the way for it to sell control of the TV and movie company to Comcast Corp. in a deal that promises to reshape the entertainment ...
PBS's 'NewsHour' to use reporting from GlobalPost
Nov 30, 2009 |
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(AP) -- PBS's "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer" plans to beef up its international coverage with help from the startup news outfit GlobalPost.
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