FCC Launches Super Bowl Halftime Probe

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Federal Communica-
tions Commission chairman Michael Powell on Monday said he is launching an investigation into the halftime show aired on CBS last night during the Super Bowl after singer Janet Jackson’s right breast was exposed.

CBS on Tuesday said it is enhancing its ability to edit out “any inappropriate and unexpected events” from the upcoming 46th Annual Grammy Awards telecast on Sunday. The procedure will include the ability to delete audio and video footage, the network said in a statement.



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