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and magazines are the key media for information, opinion and ideas in North

America. Newspapers are also the largest advertising media. Nearly two-thirds of

North American adults read a newspaper on an average weekday.

Many fine newspapers are published in the US. At the top of the list are those

that excel in coverage of local, state, national and international news, that carry

news that have and impact, and that emphasize good writing and clear graphics.

The New York Times, as the nation’s paper of record, sets the national

news’ agenda. “Page one of The New York Times is the barometer of what is

truly important in the world”, says the Los-Angeles Times’ media writer David

Shaw. The New York Times extraordinary standards of coverage, writing and

editing make it a model for the US journalism.

The Washington Post due to its coverage of the nation’s capital in its backyard

is the nation’s second most influential newspaper. It is noted for its political

investigative stories. Circulation tops 777000. The Washington Post company also

owns The Newsweek magazine, television stations and a cable company.

The Wall Street Journal is the nation’s premier financial paper. It is

marked by exemplary writing and thorough business news coverage.

Los-Angeles Times has been enabled by its strong financial history to

concentrate on its news coverage. Regional coverage is especially strong and its

long stories give much detail.

Chicago Tribune is renowned for its political coverage, blockbuster series,

editorial writing and cartoons.

Miami Herald is one the nation’s most aggressive newspapers noted for its

coverage of Latin America. It is also strong in Local and sports news.

Philadelphia Inquirer is marked by its great, restless and exhaustive

pursuit of local, state and regional news. Its circulation is 500.000.

USA Today. Although its content resembles a magazine more than a

newspaper, the papers’ influence on American journalism has been profound.

Its use of colour and snappy graphics has been copied extensively.