LibGuides: News &amp; Current Events (HS): News Sources

The New York Times

The New York Times, 1851-current This link opens in a new window
Faculty/staff and students in grades 8-12 may use their USN email addresses to register for a free pass giving them access to the New York Times, including current articles and archived articles dating back to their first issue in 1851.

The Atlantic
The Atlantic covers national and international news as well as politics, business, culture, and technology. Non-subscribers may read a few articles each month for free.
BBC World News
Based in the UK, the BBC is a great source for international news coverage. No subscription required.
CNN
News articles and a large archive of video clips are available for free on CNN's website.
The Economist
A weekly news magazine with a focus on world politics and economics. Non-subscribers may register with an email address to read a small number of free articles each month.
Google News
Google aggregates news sources from around the world.
National Public Radio (NPR)
Access to NPR's articles and radio programs is free for all.
PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour's videos remain available online for several years. Articles and transcripts are always free.
Reuters
Based in London, this international news organization provides timely coverage of worldwide news.
The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal requires users to have a subscription before accessing any articles on its website.
The Washington Post
Non-subscribers can read a small number of free articles each month.

Gale OneFile: News This link opens in a new window
Provides articles from thousands of national, international, state and local newspapers, including the New York Times, the Economist, and the Washington Post, from 1980 to the present day. Access provided by TEL.
Gale OneFile: Popular Magazines This link opens in a new window
Offers articles from popular magazines focusing on current events, sports, science and health, such as the Atlantic, the Economist, and Newsweek, and transcripts of news programs from networks including CNN, FOX, and MSNBC.

Ad Fontes Media: Interactive Media Bias Chart
Rates news sources according to their bias and factual reporting.
AllSides
AllSides rates the bias of news sources across the political spectrum and provides links to articles that explore all sides of the issues.
FactCheck.org
Run by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, a nonpartisan organization, FactCheck.org checks the claims of American politicians, including speeches, debates, ads, and Tweets.
How to Detect Bias in News Media (FAIR)
An informative checklist published by FAIR (Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting), a media watchdog organization.
Media Bias/Fact Check
Media Bias/Fact Check is "an independent online media outlet... dedicated to educating the public on media bias and deceptive news practices."
PolitiFact
A nonpartisan fact-checking website run by the Poynter Institute, a nonprofit journalism school.

Congress.gov
The official website of the U.S. Congress allows you to find information on legislation at every step from when a bill is first introduced to when it becomes law. Includes records for every bill since 1973 plus the full text of every bill since 1993.
Pew Research Center
The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan American organization that investigates current national issues and trends, including politics, technology, religion, and social and demographic trends.
ProCon.org
This nonprofit American organization collects and provides nonpartisan information on a range of current and controversial issues, including the 2016 presidential election.

Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints This link opens in a new window
This collection helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data and perspectives on today's hottest social issues. Access provided by TEL.
Gale in Context: High School This link opens in a new window
This collection includes reference content, magazines, academic journals, newspapers, primary sources, and more, on a wide range of topics. Access provided by TEL.

ProQuest: The Knoxville News Sentinel, 1887-current This link opens in a new window
Digitized pages from the Knoxville News Sentinel from 1887 to the current issue. Access provided by TEL.
ProQuest: The Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1847-current This link opens in a new window
Digitized pages from the Memphis Commercial Appeal from 1847 to the current issue. Access provided by TEL.
ProQuest: The Tennessean, 1812-2009 This link opens in a new window
Digitized pages from the Tennessean from 1812 to 2009. Access provided by TEL.
ProQuest: The Tennessean, 2010-present This link opens in a new window
Digitized pages from the Tennessean from 2010 to the current issue. Access provided by TEL.

The Nashville Banner
From their website: "The Nashville Banner is a locally owned, community-supported civic news organization. We exist to empower the citizens of Nashville and Tennessee to make informed decisions by providing non-partisan journalism from an independent, nonprofit newsroom."
Nashville Post
Local news, including politics, sports, and business. Some articles are subscriber-only.
The Nashville Scene
Nashville's long-running free alternative weekly covers a variety of topics and issues, along with a number of bloggers and columnists who aren't afraid to voice strong opinions.
NewsChannel 5
This local news channel provides free up-to-the-minute coverage of local issues and events.
The Tennessean
The Tennessean's website, with up-to-the-minute local reporting. Some articles are subscriber-only.
Tennessee Lookout
A free online-only news source covering Tennessee news, especially local politics and policies. Editorial opinions are left-leaning.
WPLN
Nashville's public radio station makes recordings and transcripts of all its news stories available for free online.
WSMV Channel 4
This local news channel provides free up-to-the-minute coverage of local issues and events.