The news media in the United States【21】of radio, television and newspapers. Most Americans begin their day by reading the newspa

The news media in the United States (21) consists of radio, television and newspapers. Most Americans begin their day by reading the newspaper or watching a morning news program. (22) Throughout the day news is broadcast repeatedly on the radio and television. In the evening, news is a main (23) feature on television with up to two hours of news in the early evening and more news late at night. For those who (24) prefer reading, the evening newspapers offer them the (25) possibility of reading the news. The news media must interest the public, and it is a big business. However, it is a very (26) competitive business because stations or papers compete with each other for listeners and readers. When it comes to an (27) item, such as an election or a war, all the news media will report the same thing. As a result, listeners, viewers or readers might find it difficult to choose, Nevertheless, most Americans would not (28) criticize their news media too (29) harshly. The credibility of the news media is generally (30) acknowledged and accepted by the American public.