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PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: The News Hour
This online version of the PBS television broadcast covers national and international news. Includes political coverage and a teacher resource section with videos categorized by curriculum area.
PBS
Pbs News and Views
Visit PBS News and Views and read, watch, or listen to current news topics of the day.
BBC
Bbc News: Mundo
BBC World's Spanish portal. Read the latest news from one of the world's most respected broadcasting channels. Also contains downloadable audio files from BBC radio. Links to BBC World in multiple world languages.
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Broadcasting and Cable Online Magazine
An interesting insider's look at the world of Broadcast media. You'll find everything from job opportunities to the latest news about the networks at this well designed site.
BBC
Bbc News: Arabic Language Version
World news headlines in English with Arabic introductions and target vocabulary words, with vocabulary help in Arabic. Students can also listen to an English language broadcast of the story. Very handy site for upper level...
BBC
Bbc: News: Labour's Centenary: A History of Labour
British Broadcasting Corporation gives the history of the Labour Party in Great Britain. Includes audio clips from BBC broadcasts.
BBC
Bbc: News: June 1987: Thatcher's Third Victory
British Broadcasting Corporation gives a detailed analysis of Mrs. Thatcher's historic election to a third term as Prime Minister.
Other
Voa News
Listen to VOA broadcasts from around the world, in many different languages, and read short articles on world and US current events.
Other
School Tv: Adding Technology to Your School's News Show
Learn how to make your school newscast more professional by adding several pieces of production equipment.
Other
School Tv: The News Show Pledge
How to spice up the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of your newscast. SchoolTV gives an in depth look at ways to give the Pledge more meaning visually.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Reporters, Correspondents, & Broadcast Analysts
This resource provides information on a group of careers surrounding radio and television broadcasting.
Other
Rewriting Copy
Find out the differences between print and radio broadcasts, as well as finding tips on writing news for radio.
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Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Be Enterprising
This is a fabulous site for all of those wanting to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. You can find tons of tips on how to be a better journalist and how to find a great story.
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Radio News: Edward R. Murrow
This site not only gives a biography of Murrow with a look at his career as a radio and television journalist, but also has 4 audio clips of actual radio reports he gave. Very interesting. Use the links at the bottom of the page.
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Broadcasting Board of Governors
Promoting reliable and balanced journalism, the Broadcasting Board of Governors provides a comprehensive history, goal-set and ongoing intentions for international public broadcasting. The BBG seeks to provide unbiased and uncensored...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Edward R. Murrow Broadcasting History
NPR takes a look at a biography written about Edward R. Murrow, a distinguished broadcast journalist. Features an interview with the author, excerpts from the book, and audio clips of some of Murrow's most famous broadcasts including the...
Other
Indiana Public Media: A Moment of Science: Videos, Podcast, and Radio Program
Moment of Science, a two-minute public radio broadcast on topics of the day with a science twist, publishes a range of ancillary material that aligns with its daily coverage of science news. Includes an archive of past shows, articles,...
Other
Newswriting for Radio: Avoiding "Cop Talk"
This is a fabulous site for learning all about writing news for the radio. Lots of links and great tips!
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Mark Twain, a Special Report
The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, a daily news broadcast on PBS, offers a special report on Mark Twain and his missing manuscript, "A Murder, a Mystery and a Marriage." A timeline of Mark Twain's life is also provided.
University of Maryland
University of Maryland: Taking a Leading Role: Women in Broadcasting History
Learn about significant women in the early days of radio and television. This library exhibition features performers, writers, and executives who pioneered in the broadcasting industry. Included in the exhibit are photographs, news...
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Newswriting for Radio: Broadcast Sentence Structure
A fabulous Newscript.com site for broadcast news writing. You can learn how to craft the perfect sentence for radio listeners.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: News Flash!
This activity illustrates the interrelationship between science and engineering in the context of extinction prevention. There are two parts to the activity. The first part challenges students to think like scientists as they generate...
Curated OER
Radio Free Europe: Radio Liberty
RFE/RL broadcasts news of the day to Eastern Europe countries. Also provides ongoing information about current newsworthy topics.
Other
Newswriting for Radio: News Judgment: Polls, Surveys, and Studies
So you want to be a great broadcast journalist? You should take a look at this site! It offers tons of info and pointers on radio journalism.