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Intel Corp., the world's largest chip maker, has announced a partnership with Cable News Network (CNN) to deliver live headline news to personal computers. This new offering, called CNN at Work, will enable computer users on local area networks to view, index, and retrieve Headline News or CNN
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Time Inc. is poised to become a leading player in the rapidly evolving world of interactive media. The company will announce a test of its interactive version of some of its magazines at the annual American Magazine Conference, marking a significant step in its multimedia strategy. This move follows an
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American television interests, led by ABC, are poised to capitalize on the burgeoning European TV market, which has transitioned from state-owned to commercial television. The ABC Cable President, Richard F. Spinner, announced plans to expand the network's presence in the region, citing the company's existing interests
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Sen. Charles Robb, the incumbent Democratic senator from Virginia, is fighting to maintain his seat in the upcoming election against his Republican opponent, Oliver North. The campaign has taken a turn for the worse, with both candidates engaging in negative and personal attacks against each other. Robb's 24-year-old
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The aid policies of Western governments are increasingly dictated by the priorities of television, according to Cornelio Sammarunga, the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He argues that conflicts, such as those in Afghanistan, Angola, and East Timor, receive less attention and funding from Western donors because
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A newly released CNN/USA Today/Gallup poll has found that President Clinton's approval rating has fallen compared to the same period last year. The poll of 1,013 U.S. adults, conducted between October 7 and 9, showed that 42% of respondents approved of Clinton's
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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. stockholders approved a merger between Blockbuster Entertainment Corp. and Viacom Inc., creating a massive media entertainment empire. Blockbuster chairman Wayne Huizenga, wiping away tears, cited the necessity of the deal to eliminate risks posed by emerging technology that could make home video rentals obsolete. The merger combines
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The announcement that MTV will develop a studio complex in three Times Square theaters has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry. As part of the 42d Street Development Project, the music channel has taken an option on the Apollo, Times Square, and Lyric theaters, with the New 42d Street organization
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The invasion of Haiti marked a dramatic shift in the nature of televised conflict, showcasing the blending of military precision and media access. The operation unfolded on live television, with correspondents and military analysts providing real-time insight into the invasion plans and operations. The Haitian military, having followed CNN'
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Former President Jimmy Carter expressed his discomfort with the US invasion plan in Haiti, stating that the launch of warplanes was a "very disturbing" development that threatened to undermine the progress made in negotiation talks. Carter's remarks contradicted those of President Clinton, who claimed that the
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Following President Clinton's televised appeal for US public support of his threatened invasion of Haiti, a USA Today/CNN poll found a significant increase in support for his policy. The telephone poll of 371 adults, conducted before and after Clinton's 15-minute Oval Office address, revealed that
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Haitian military leader Lt. Gen. Raoul Cedras has asserted that his country will not surrender to the threat of a US-led invasion to oust the de facto government. Cedras' defiance comes as US officials gear up for a potential invasion if Haiti's military leaders do not step
