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| The power to decide how the American people interpret political events and results |
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| 172 - New York Times v. Sullivan |
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| Supreme Court case that ruled that for something to be libel it must be with MALICIOUS INTENT and FALSE. |
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| The images and pictures used by journalists can quickly demonstrate emotions and angle the story to the audience |
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| 174 - Local Broadcast News |
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| Source of most of America's political information. Politicians view local news as less hostile than national news because local reporters are more likely to accept the pronouncements of national leaders at face value. |
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| News enclaves are groups seeking specialized information not provided by the mainstream media. Aimed at specific ethnic, religious, or racial group |
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