(AP) -- WASHINGTON - Some words that can't be said on television might be uttered at the Supreme Court today. The court is taking up a dispute between the broadcast networks and the Federal Communications Commission. It's over celebrities' one-time uses of profanity on live television during hours when children are likely to be watching.
For many years, the FCC did not ordinarily enforce prohibitions against indecency unless there were repeated occurrences. But in 2004, the commission changed the rules after Bono, Cher and Nicole Richie used familiar but profane words during awards shows. C-SPAN asked the court to release a recording of today's arguments for airing shortly after their conclusion. The court said "no" -- with no explanation.
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