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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):

1. Male – county police spokesman
2. Male – Park Police sergeant
3. 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)

1. Male – TSA Administrator
2. 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.

Gender Checks are quick examinations of gender representation in individual news articles for the purpose of discovering trends over time. Click here to read more.

Website: The New York Times

On The New York Times, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 2 was titled “Fed Lowers Its Forecast For Growth, but Takes No Steps.” Its subject was a a decision by the central banking agency to not intervene in the still-suffering economic recovery.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author:  Male

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – Federal Reserve chairman

Notes/Analysis: The photo accompanying this article was of the Federal Reserve chairman, a male.

Website: ProPublica

On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, November 2 was titled “TSA to Conduct New Study of X-Ray Body Scanners.” Its subject was a new investigation about the possible risks associated with the airport security measures.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned)

1. Male – TSA Administrator
2. Male – professor
3. Male – TSA assistant administrator

Notes/Analysis: This story referenced previous reporting and public statements for a large portion of its content.

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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 1 p.m. EST on Friday, October 21 was titled “Libyan Leaders Appear to Differ Over Qaddafi Burial.” Its subject was the recent death of the former Libyan dictator.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Authors:  Male (2)

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male -Libyan governmental minister (from released statements)
2. Male – interim prime minister (from released statements)
3. Male – spokesman (from released statements)
4. Male – NATO admiral

Notes/Analysis: The photograph accompanying this story was of Qaddafi’s body.

Website: ProPublica

On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 1 p.m. EST on Friday, October 21 was titled “Did Citi Get a Sweet Deal? Bank Claims SEC Settlement On One CDO Clears It On All Others.” Its subject was a recent ruling in favor of the banking group and its litigation history.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Authors: Male (2)

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned)

1. Male – spokesman (from an email)
2. Male – securities litigator