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News sources are great when researching current issues.
When Should I Use News Sources for Research?
When Should I Use News Sources for Research?
News sources are useful when you need:
Current events – Coverage of recent issues, trends, or developments.
Historical perspectives – Archived news articles provide firsthand accounts of past events.
Expert opinions and analysis – Journalists often interview professionals, officials, or witnesses.
Local, national, or global coverage – Depending on your topic, you can find news from different regions.
Public opinion and societal impact – News articles reflect how people and communities respond to events.
Tip: Use credible news sources and check for bias when incorporating news articles into your research.
Learn more about using news sources for research.
News Sources
Local:
Daily Press - The Daily Press Serves the Hampton Roads area out of Newport News, VA.
Virginian-Pilot - The Virginian-Pilot serves the "South Side" and its five cities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
WAVY.com - WAVY 10 serves the Hampton Roads Community, as well as the greater part of Virginia and North Carolina.
WVEC.com - WVEC 13 serves Hampton Roads, while keeping you up to date with national and world news.
Richmond-Times Dispatch - Based out of Richmond, VA, the Dispatch serves the metro area, surrounding counties, Virginia, and national news.
National/Global:
AP News - The Associated Press is an American not-for-profit news agency headquartered in New York City
BBC - The British Broadcasting Corporation is a true world news source covering topics much more in-depth across the globe.
The Guardian - The Guardian is a British newspaper and news organization that is known for its investigative journalism.
Los Angeles Times - The Los Angeles Times serves the entire state of California, along with national and world news.
NPR - National Public Radio (NPR) is a non-profit, independent news organization that provides a wide range of news and cultural programming.
Pew Research Center - Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about issues and trends shaping the world.
PBS - PBS News is the primary daily, breaking and special news producer for PBS.
Reuters - Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage.
TIME - Time offers constant coverings of breaking news, analysis, politics, photos, videos, and blogs.
UN News - News and features about the United Nations and its priorities,
The Wall Street Journal - The Wall Street Journal's High School Program brings real world insight to create real change.
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