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information or current events. This article discusses
news in the context of journalism.
News is reported by newspapers, television and radio
programs, Web sites, RSS feeds and wire services.
News reporting is a type of journalism, typically
written or broadcast in news style. Most news is investigated
and presented by journalists (or reporters) and often
distributed via news agencies. If the content of news
is significant enough, it eventually becomes history.
News coverage traditionally begins with the "five
W's"—who, what, where, when, why. democracies,
news organizations are often expected to aim for objectivity:
Reporters cover both sides in a controversy and try
to eliminate bias. This is not true of all, as some
are expected to have a point of view. In the United
Kingdom, limits are set by the government agency Ofcom,
the Office of Communications. Both newspapers and
broadcast news programs in the United States are generally
expected to remain neutral and avoid bias except for
clearly indicated editorial articles or segments. |
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