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Website: The New York Times
On The New York Times, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, June 22 was titled “Cost of Wars a Rising Issue as Obama Weighs Troop Levels.” Its subject was the Congressional debate about U.S. involvement overseas.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Female
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. Male – U.S. senator
2. Male – national security expert
3. Male – U.S. senator
4. Male – presidential candidate
5. Male – professor
Notes/analysis: Much of this story’s information came from public statements or group statements.
Website: ProPublica
On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 9:30 a.m. EST on Wednesday, June 22 was titled “Magnetar Deal Prompts SEC Settlement With JPMorgan Case.” Its subject was continued coverage of the bank’s missteps in advising a hedge fund manager.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Female
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
1. unknown -Magnetar employee
Notes/analysis: This story used mostly legal documents, filings and past reporting for its information. Other sources or organizations declined to comment.
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