Congress explores content security in a digital world

WAP2002022811 - WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2002, (UPI)---President and CEO of News Corporation Peter Chernin testifies before a Congressional committee on commerce, science and transportation on Feb. 28, 2002, in Washington. mk/Michael Kleinfeld UPI

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SAG asks AMPTP to resume talks

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Monday asked the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to resume contract negotiations.

Network heads accused of extending strike

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Chernin: WGA strike 'probably a positive'

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Hollywood writers on strike

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Writers, producers in last-minute talks

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News Corp., NBC to launch video site

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News Corp. plans to expand MySpace

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