Newspaper Research

1. Dictionary.com defines a newspaper as, "a publication issued at regular and usually close intervals, especiallydaily or weekly, and commonly containing news, comment, features,and advertising."

2. According to Wikipedia newspapers originated in Europe in the early 17th century following the release of the printing press.

3. According to Wikipedia the Boston News Letter is the oldest newspaper in the United States. It was created in 1704 in Boston Massachusetts.

4. The leading stories in The Wall Street Journal is "Dell to buy EMC for $67 Billion", "Libya's Masked Men Hunt Human Smugglers", and "Barclays To Name American Its CEO".

5 Wikipedia defines a newspaper of record as, "A newspaper of record is a major newspaper that has a large circulation and whose editorial and news-gathering functions are considered professional and typically authoritative."

6. According to Wikipedia America's first newspaper of record was The New York Times.

7. Social media has revolutionized the ability to stay connected with current events. It enables millions of users to share primary sources in real time, globally, for free. The conception of Facebook and Twitter enabled people to connect and share ideas, opinions, and thoughts on topics or events as they happen. Compared to the newspaper, which can only deliver some news at a cost with a delay. To summarize, social media has speed up the news process and allows anyone with internet and government permission the opportunity to share and learn of news and opinions.

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