Breaking News
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Fact checking resources
Keeping an eye out for bias
- Pew Research Center - Where News Audiences Fall on the Political SpectrumKeep in mind, this study tracks the political leanings of the audiences, not necessarily the news itself
- Wall Street Journal - Blue Feed, Red FeedCompare how social media impacts what news we see based on political leanings
- AllSidesAggregates news from the center, right and left of the political spectrum. Keep in mind that the bias scale is generated by user feedback, so the site may reflect public perceptions of the news sources rather than actual bias
Evaluating Breaking News
Skim the articles on your group page. Look for patterns in language, and ask yourself how the authors demonstrate how they know what they're reporting is true.
Who to follow
It's a good idea to keep up with what's going on the the major networks like NBC, Fox, and CNN, as well as big name papers like the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal
Additionally, sources like Propublica, the Center for Public Integrity, and the Center for Investigative Reporting are excellent outlets to follow for in-depth, investigative journalism. Buzzfeed, although known for viral videos and just-for-fun quizzes, is also doing some high quality investigative journalism in its news wing.
The list below also highlights some high quality news outlets