Gourt > News (1849)
News is new information or current events. The reporting of news falls into the field of journalism. News can be reported by a variety of sources, such as newspapers, television and radio programs, wire services, and web sites. News reporting is a type of journalism, typically written or broadcast in news style. Most news is investigated and presented by journalists and can be distributed to various sites via news agencies. If the content of news is significant enough, it eventually becomes history.
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Newsworthiness
To be considered newsworthy, an event usually must have broad interest due to one or more news values:-
- Effect (how many people were, are or will be affected?)
- Timeliness (did the event occur very recently?)
- Revelation (is there significant new information, previously unknown?)
- Proximity (was the event nearby geographically?)
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Greece Teeters Ahead of New Vote
By LIZ ALDERMAN and RACHEL DONADIO Wed, 16 May 2012 20:53:02 -0000
A day after Greece’s president warned of bank runs, state television said June 17 would be the date for a new round of elections.
Brain Disease Is Found in Veterans Exposed to Bombs
By JAMES DAO Wed, 16 May 2012 20:33:16 -0000
The same degenerative brain disease found in football players and boxers has been found in veterans exposed to roadside bombs, a finding with potentially profound implications.
DealBook: Facebook Increases Number of Shares for I.P.O.
By BEN PROTESS Wed, 16 May 2012 20:08:38 -0000
Facebook will offer 421 million shares, 25 percent more than it had planned to offer, in response to high demand.
Reuters: Top News
Insight: In Ohio, "fracking" boom a delicate issue for Obama
Wed, 16 May 2012 15:31:47 -0400
STEUBENVILLE, Ohio (Reuters) - Out past the vacant storefronts and abandoned buildings, beyond the shuttered steel mills and decaying industrial plants, residents of eastern Ohio suddenly are seeing dollar signs.
Several brokerages stop taking Facebook IPO orders
Wed, 16 May 2012 16:44:49 -0400
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Investors who want Facebook Inc shares when the No. 1 online social network goes public later this week may have lost the opportunity.
Exclusive: Order knew for months about priest scandal: Vatican official
Wed, 16 May 2012 13:23:35 -0400
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Leaders of the scandal-plagued Legionaries of Christ religious order knew that their most famous priest had fathered a child for many months before they acknowledged it this week, a top Vatican official told Reuters on Wednesday.
FOXNews.com
Gay Community Rips Plan To Name Ship After Activist
foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:39 -0500
Plans to name Navy ship after late California lawmaker Harvey Milk questioned over his views on war Pastor's Sexuality Puts Softball Team on Bench
Pastor's Sexuality PutsSoftball Team on Bench
foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:39 -0500
Pastor of church in Saint Clair, Mo., says his sexuality led three other pastors to threaten to quit local leagueGay Community Criticizes Push to Name Navy Vessel After Harvey Milk
Edwards Defense Rests Without Calling 'Ex' Factor
foxnewsonline@foxnews.com Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:39 -0500
John Edwards' defense rests in corruption trial without calling ex-senator, ex-mistress, ex-aideVIDEO: Edwards' Defense Team Rests, Both Sides Prepare Closing Arguments
BBC News - United Kingdom and international news headlines. Contains video and audio webcasts, forums, and in-depth articles.
Meta Description: [ Visit BBC News for up-to-the-minute news, breaking news, video, audio and feature stories. BBC News provides trusted World and UK news as well as local and regional perspectives. Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news. ]
ABCNews.com - Contains American and world news headlines, articles, chatrooms, message boards, news alerts, video and audio webcasts, shopping, and wireless news service. As well as ABC television show information and content.
Meta Description: [ Online news, breaking news, feature stories and more ]
Aljazeera - English version of the Arabic-language news network. Breaking news and features plus background material including profiles and global reactions.
AOL News - Breaking news from around the world and in-depth coverage of current issues.
Meta Description: [ Read the latest breaking news stories from around the world on AOL News. From local business news to the latest political and international news, we deliver the information you need. AOL News -- we are your online news source. ]
BBC News - United Kingdom and international news headlines.
BBC News: News Front Page: World Edition - Collection of International news headlines.
CBC News - Canadian and international headlines, articles, wireless services, e-mail digests, and live internet radio. [English or French]
CBSNews.com - US and international news. Features broadcasts, breaking news, and special reports.
Meta Description: [ Breaking world news and commentary brought to you by CBS News featuring the latest national news, political news, 60 Minutes and Early Show stories ]
CNN - Cable News Network - Includes US and international stories and analysis, weather, video clips, and program schedule.
Meta Description: [ CNN.com delivers the latest breaking news and information on the latest top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more. For in-depth coverage, CNN.com provides special reports, video, audio, photo galleries, and interactive guides. ]
CNN - Top Stories - Feed of the top stories from CNN.
Der Spiegel - English language international edition of the German news source also includes in-depth special reports, blog and summaries of what the other German papers are saying.
EuroNews - News in seven languages from European television. [English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Russian].
Meta Description: [ Europe ]
Fox News Channel - Offers worldwide news coverage, analysis, show profiles, broadcast schedules, team biographies, and email news alerts.
Meta Description: [ Breaking News, Latest and Media News from FOXNews.com. Current news on U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, and Sports. Latest Breaking News headlines. ]
Guardian Unlimited - Home of the Guardian, Observer and Guardian Weekly newspapers plus special-interest web sites. Each includes news, comment and features plus breaking news, multimedia, ongoing special reports and free archives.
Guardian Unlimited - International and UK news and comment.
MSNBC News - Breaking news online including US and world news.
News in Pictures - Dedicated to pictorial news stories.
Meta Description: [ News Pictures, news in pictures, Newsinpictures ]
Radio Netherlands - News, features and in-depth analysis of international events.
Reuters News Online - Breaking news from around the globe.
Meta Description: [ Reuters.com is your source for breaking news, business, financial and investing news, including personal finance and stocks. Reuters is the leading global provider of news, financial information and technology solutions to the world’s media, financial institutions, businesses and individuals. ]
The Associated Press - Wire service. Features breaking news and special reports.
The New York Times - Online edition of the newspaper's recent content with searchable archives for a fee. [Registration required]
Meta Description: [ Find breaking news, multimedia, reviews & opinion on Washington, business, sports, movies, travel, books, jobs, education, real estate, cars & more. ]
UN News Centre - Official site for daily UN news, press releases, statements, briefings and calendar of events. Includes UN radio, video, webcasts, magazines, documents, publications, conference information, photos and additional information resources.
Meta Description: [ This is the United Nations News Centre in New York. Here you will find daily UN News, UN Documents and Publications, UN Overview information, UN Conference information, Photos, and other UN information resources. ]
Wikinews - Free-content online news source where any site visitor can add or edit stories.
World News Network - Aggregating news service for news by region and topic including business, sport and entertainment.
Yahoo News - Daily news and full coverage of current issues.
Meta Description: [ Use Yahoo! News to find breaking news, current events, the latest headlines, news photos, analysis & opinion on top stories, world, business, politics, entertainment, sports, technology, and more. ]
Yahoo! News: Top Stories - Daily news and full coverage of current issues.
FOXNews.com - FOX News Channel - We Report. You Decide.
NYT > Home Page - New York Times > Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
NYT > Home Page - New York Times > Breaking News, World News & Multimedia
Reuters: World - Reuters: World
ABC News - Mobile site for ABC News.
Business Week - Mobile site for Business Week.
CBS News - Mobile site for CBS News.
Cinematical - Movie mobile websites.
CNN Europe - CNN Quick News.
CNN Mobile - Mobile CNN News US.
Fox News - Mobile site for Fox News.
Internal Herald Tribune - Mobile site for Internal Herald Tribune.
New York Times - Mobile site for todays major stories.
PPC News Wire - Mobile PPC News Wire
Reuters - Reuters News mobile site.
Seattle Times Newspaper - Mobile websites of Seattle Times Newspaper.
The Nation - The Nations' articles on their mobile web site .
Time Magazine - Mobile site for Time Magazine.
USA Today - Mobile web news.
Washington Post - Washington Post Newspaper mobile websites.
Word Tube - News from USA Today, Times Washing ton Post Reuters Fox NEws
