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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 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 16 was titled “After Bullet Hit White House, a Manhunt and Arrest.” Its subject was a developing case involving a shooting near the White House this week.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Authors: Male (3)
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned):
- Male – county police spokesman
- Male – Park Police sergeant
- unknown – Secret Service official
Website: ProPublica
On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 16 was titled “TSA Puts Off Safety Study of X-Ray Bod Scanners.” Its subject was continuing developments in the investigation into airport security measures.
Here is its gender breakdown:
–Author: Male
–Human sources (listed in order mentioned)
- Male – TSA Administrator
- Female – U.S. Senator
Notes/Analysis: This photo accompanying this story showed a male and female TSA employees operating the scan of a male passenger.
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