News/Current Events
Buffalo News -Only the classified ads are now online, but it's a start!
Business First -OK, so they can't quite get it right when ranking schools. This weekly still does a good job of covering the WNY business scene. Most of their editorial content from the print edition can be found on the Web site.
Chicago Tribune -Online version makes great use of multimedia. NOTE: This site will require a registration fee. The current edition will remain available free to everyone, but only registered users will be able to search back issues.
CNN Interactive -Like its cable TV counterpart, the CNN Web site features stories about U.S. and world affaris, business, politics, technology, weather, sports and popular culture.
Crayon "Custom Newspaper" -Students keeping up-to-date on national, world, and online news can create their own custom newspaper. Just click on the name and contents of your paper, then click on "create." A few seconds later, the newspaper pops up on your screen, allowing you to read current headlines from any one of dozens of national newspapers, Time magazine, or any other Internet-connected news outlet.
Online Green Raider -From the long lines in the cafeteria to the sidelines of the football field, this high school paper from Ridley HS in Folsam, PA has it covered. Take a peek at the new world of high school journalism!
The PBS Newshour with Jim Lehrer comes to cyberspace with interviews, an online forum with newsmakers, essays and other features that have long brought a nice touch of substance to the broadcast news.
NY Times -"The Times on the Web features the current news from The New York Times, plus compilations of previous articles from various sections such as Travel and Real Estate. Unique to The New York Times on the Web is our CyberTimes section, a daily look at the technology news that affects you." [NOTE: This site has recently added a "registration" requirement. Registration is free, but you must have your own Email address to register.]
NY Times Learning Network -Designed
for students, teachers and parents in grades 6-12. Online lesson plan linked to
a NY Times article each day. Students can ask questions of a Times reporter, and
much more!
Philadelphia Online -The Inquirer and the Daily News bring daily coverage, a week's worth of archived stories and more.
Russia Today -If you can't get enough Russian news from CNN, check out this site brought to you by the European Information Network.
USA Today Online -"USA Today has revolutionized the daily newspaper industry. Its characteristic style -- slick graphics, tight layout, and almost too-terse stories -- is widely criticized and even more widely emulated. Updated frequently, the Web space features the latest news of the day. Each story is accompanied by extensive crosslinks, background information, and related pieces. The graphics are great and the layout is top-notch. This is one of the finest sites on the Web, an active and engaging space which seamlessly blends contents and presentation into a definitive example of what the Web can be. This page should be visited frequently." -The Net
U.S. News daily online version.
Washington Post -It had to happen sooner or later. When the NY Times got to the Web, we knew that the Washington Post couldn't be far behind. Full-featured site, well worth a look!