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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 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Sept. 28 was titled “Administration Ask Justices to Rule Quickly on Health Law.” Its subject was the pending decision of the Supreme Court to rule on certain parts of the 2010 health care legislation.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author:  Male

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – attorney

Notes/Analysis: most of this story came from statements issued by government groups or agents involved in the case.

Website: ProPublica

On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, September 28 was titled “Corporations Couldn’t Wait to ‘Check the Box’ On Huge Tax Break.” Its subject was a business tax regulation that is under reforms.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male and Females

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned)

1. Male – director of tax policy group at NYU
2. Male – international tax counsel for the Treasury
3. Female – vice president of tax policy for National Foreign Trade Council
4. Male – tax counsel
5. Male – professor of tax policy

Notes/Analysis: This story was published in conjunction with the Financial Times. Some of its sources came from courtroom testimony.

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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 Wednesday, August 31 was titled “U.S. Moves to Block AT&T Merger With T-Mobile.” Its subject was the Justice Department’s decision to block the communications companies from joining forces.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Authors:  Male (2)

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned):

1. Male – deputy attorney general
2. Female – Sprint vice president for government affairs

Notes/Analysis: this story was posted under the New York Times’ branch site, Dealbook.

Website: ProPublica

On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 1 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 31 was titled “Nevada Wallops Bank of America With Sweeping Suit; Nationwide Foreclosure Settlement in Peril.” Its subject was a continuing legal battle for the bank over its mortgage and lending practices.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Male

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned)

1. Female – Bank of America spokeswoman

Notes/analysis: This story used former reporting and direct quotes from the suit as the basis for its information.

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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 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 17 was titled “A Gift From The Musical Gods.” Its subject was Maria Callas’ anticipated performance with the Metropolitan Opera.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author:  Male

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned):

1. Female – opera singer

Notes/Analysis: much of this article referred to previously printed work from the same author and other reviews in the New York Times.

Website: ProPublica

On ProPublica, one of the lead articles featured on the home page as of 8 p.m. EST on Wednesday, August 17 was titled “Despite $65 Billion Investment, World’s Most Costly Jet Still Grounded.” Its subject was a military plane used overseas that has caused problems for pilots.

Here is its gender breakdown:

–Author: Female

–Human sources  (listed in order mentioned)

None

Notes/analysis: This story used mostly previous reporting for its human quotes, and referred mostly to factual lists and information.