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A newspaper is a collection of articles about current events usually published daily. Since there is at least one in every city, it is a great source for local information. Newspapers, like journals and magazines, are called "periodicals" because they are published on a regular or periodic basis.

Many newspapers publish Web sites with today's news. The online copy of a newspaper can contain fewer articles than the print copy. Newspapers usually charge for access to online copies of older articles, but you can often find those articles at your library for free.

Use a Newspaper

to find current information about international, national and local events
to find editorials, commentaries, expert or popular opinions

Examples

Austin American-Statesman
New York Times
Le Monde