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"60 Minutes" news anchor Ed Bradley lost his battle with Leukemia this morning at New York's Mount Sinai Hospital.

Crocker has shown that a single person with a little creativity and no shame can wrap the major news networks around his finger, and that the Mainstream News can be played like a fiddle.

The increase in tabloid journalism, the popularization of blogs and an increased demand to constantly be updated on the news has made it even harder to define the line between news and gossip. The ethical decision facing the news industry now is simply, "What is news?"

Now that AssociatedContent.com is getting more news articles submitted, it's time that people realize the possible areas of concern.

Anyone who writes news stories wants to make sure their story gets in first, here are a few ways to make that happen

Tired of getting "rejected" comments on your news articles? Read this to find out how you can improve.

With Associated Content changing the News Policy, many CPs feel like they have been left out in the cold when it comes to writing original news stories. But writing original reports is easy! Here are 5 must-know tips about original reporting for AC.

Whether it's dealing with issues such as poverty, race, crime, foreign or domestic policy, the mainstream news media fails to live up to its responsibilities, which are enshrined in our nation's Constitution.

This is a satire peice on the non-stop "news" stories about Paris Hilton, and how they are pretty much the same story over and over again.

Nobody would argue that there is enough news to fill up 24 hour a day coverage. So, then why do the networks spend ten to fifteen hours a day only covering one or two stories?

A quick look at a the daily goings-on of a TV news production assistant.

Blogs have come to the forefront of breaking news. Celebrity news is the main interest of many young people in America.

Westin is my kind of guy! He has managed to piss off many major news organizations, producers, station managers and media insiders by writing a handbook entitled "Best Practices for Television Journalists".

When Barbaro was put down, it was hardly an unexpected event. However, stations broke in to announce the horse's death. Why?

The sad truth about News Channels!

Social obsession with Anna Nicole Smith is destroying our perception of what is real news is.

Several news sources are reporting the shooting of 3 office workers in Troy, Michigan - a suburb of Detroit.

Michael Vick will plead guilty to federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. Now, through Associated Content, you tell me what should happen to Vick next.

If you've got a Wii, you'll want to bookmark this site.

More information is released about the sex scandal surrounding a Chicago elementary school principal and teacher.

Allen Iverson traded to Denver Nuggets for Andre Miller, Joe Smith, Picks

11th digit to be added to US telephone numbers

A writer for the Providence Journal has reported that he has heard that the Boston Celtics are trying to trade their star player Paul Pierce.

Reports just in from the North Pole say that Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer will not be pulling Santa's Sleigh this evening. It's unclear at this point why.

Breaking news:Barry Bonds tests positive for the drug amphetamine.

News media are responsible for bringing the latest information to the public, but it is often stated that "if it bleeds, it leads." The following discusses media news coverage versus news hype in the medical field as well as the tragedies of 9/11.

The MSM is delivering features and Fluff...Not News

The local TV news leader in South Dakota has gone to a disturbing trend of only using one source stories--only talking to one person on issues of public policy and importance. Is this good journalism? Is it happening in your locality?

CBS News and several other news outlets are reporting that Anna Nicole Smith has passed away.

A jet airplane crash at Samara airport on Saturday morning has killed at least seven people and has wounded at least 51 others, reports CNN News (cnn.com), citing Russia's Interfax news agency, which cited an emergency ministry official.

The parents of the two missing boys who were reunited with their parents Friday held two news conferences today. "We're just ecstatic" says Ownby's mother.

A methodical approach to writing news content.

News is a business like everything else in this country and at some point, the media decided it needed to stop reporting the news and start selling the news.

Where is it that odd news writers go to find the gems we produce?

Like news? Well, then you are sure to like this new museum, The Newseum, which is scheduled to open in Washington, D.C., on October 15, 2007, will be a hit with people of all ages who love to learn.

An opinion about the media's coverage and America's fascination with young Hollywood, including Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie and Britney Spears.

The Rev. Jerry Falwell has been reported to be hospitalized "in gravely serious" condition. He was found Tuesday in his office, unconscious, according to school officials.

Sometimes the best conversations we have don't require words to make them memorable.

Bristol (Who?) Palin's Pregnancy

The hotel heiress will finally go to jail for violating her probation.

Sen. Ted Kennedy has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor after suffering a seizure over the weekend.

Gunman shoots at least 15 at NIU and then kills himself.

Do you record videos of news others would like to see? Submit those videos to CNN, become an I-Reporter, and have the chance of getting your video aired in a broadcast.

What do studies really teach us?

Throughout this summer of sports scandal, ESPN has become more of a sensastionalist news source than a neutral ground for sports scores and highlights. I examine this trend, and point out many many examples of it.

Long gone are the days when you had to run out to the corner market to retrieve a newspaper to find movie listings and showtimes. Here are the best websites for movie news, reviews, and information.

Donald Trump went on the Imus in the Morning show this morning to talk, talk, talk about Barbara Walters and Rosie O'Donnell. Again.

Here are three simple but effective tips for writing good news stories to help increase your readership and page views on Associated Content.

The president talked to the American people tonight about his plan to bring 21,500 more troops into Iraq.

Both daily and weekly US newspaper circulation are down, while viewer at news websites increase.

Cory Lidle died today after his small plane hit a 50 story apartment building in Manhattan, NY

In the age of 24 hour news we must always make sure we are focusing on the real issues of the day.

The Death of a Derby Winner

Meat and milk from cloned livestock is an issue with much public mistrust.

Our obsession with celebrity news has grown over the years and now along with the media, blogs has started to take advantage of this trend.If you Google the term "celebrity news blog" will come up with thousands of results.

Finally you can spend more time getting "published" and less time getting "rejected."

Today Virginia Tech University has experienced the "deadliest campus shooting in United States history"

Read this updated account of the two shootings at Virginia Tech today, including eye-witness accounts.

A well crafted news lead will provide the hook to get readers interested in the story. There are different types of leads and different methods to write leads. A better understanding of news leads will help you grab readers and make them stick around.

The president of Iran has announced he will free the 15 British sailors and marines who were captured and detained on March 23. British troops were allegedly "well into Iraqi waters" when they were captured.

A massive earthquake in the South Pacific generated a tsunami in its wake. Early reports claim deaths and missing people in at least two villages inundated by waves "several meters high."

A review and analysis of the Kitsap Sun covering cities like Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo.

A series of low-intensity were set off on timers this morning in Bangalore, India, killing one woman.

Although the story is still developing, it appears that Mary Winkler, convicted in 2007 of killing her preacher husband, has gotten full custody of her daughters after the children's paternal grandparents turned them over to her.

Let us break down all the hurdles and barriers in the mainstream media so that bloggers can join us in the newsroom.

What will the human landscape look like for newly-minted journalism grads?

Want to go from a clout of one to clout of at least four in two days or less? Read this.

New technology is presenting challenges to a once-mighty industry, but those in charge are making the wrong decisions in trying to get viewers to come back

How can you improve your submission speed so your story is the first publishable one?

Many women are delighted with the Bosom Button. This latest fashion trend is for large-breasted, and small-breasted women, alike.

Regardless of where you are in the world news is breaking every minute of the day and you need to know when it breaks. Sirius and XM offer great news channels, but which is best for you?

Ways to feel better and take action when the news brings you down.

A review of the new news collection site, DayLife.com and its successes and failures coming out of the gate.

Weekly magazines, such as Sports Illustrated and Sporting News, compete to establish a relationship with readers that will keep them coming back for more. One way in which these two similar magazines compete is through the coverage of large sporting events.

Now there is news of another former flame of Smith coming forward. News had come out that the man convicted for stalking Anna Nicole Smith and beating up her next door neighbor may be the father of her baby.

What is up with our news priorities, when a football guy like Plaxico Burress shares headlines with a Wall Street collapse?

Americans awoke on November 5, 2006 to the news that former Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein, was sentenced to die by hanging.

Official news has come in that the entire BigFoot story in Georgia is indeed a hoax.

Breaking news has surfaced that will further hurt a Boston Celtics team that has experienced several injuries already this season.

Plans are beginning to develop as Las Vegas nears a very important period in its quest to become a major-league sports team

A group of three friends are trapped inside a snow cave after a mountain climbing trip turns into a nightmare. They hear a startling news report that their search and rescue team has been called off. Now it is up to them to survive.

Endy Chavez signed a one-year contract extension with the Mets on Tuesday. He will make $1.725 million in the 2007 season

At almost 3:30pmCT, the snow once again started flying in southern Missouri. As of yet, it's just flurries, but they are getting steadily heavier and thicker as darkness approaches.

Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells has retired again from coaching. He leaves the Cowboys after four seasons.

Breaking news has been reported by Espn.com that former hockey great Mark "The Messiah" Messier is planning to talk to team GM Glen Sather because he would like to take over Sather's job once he decides to leave.

We may have a comedian in the Senate house soon enough. Breaking news has come out of Washington that liberal radio host and comedian Al Franken might announce whether he intends to run for the U.S. Senate.

A few weeks after Canadian experts warned of a potentially deadly quake, one California expert is standing up to say that the southwest should brace for a shaking of its own.

If you visit any conservative websites at all, whether your liberal or conservative, you've undoubtedly come across the blog of Fox News commentator Michelle Malkin. Her impact on the conservative community and she's breaking many molds.

Check out some sites where all the talk targets tv. Want recaps, reviews or inside news? Plenty of sites await.

Late Breaking News Report We are interrupting your regularly scheduled programing to bring you this late breaking news story. This is from the desk of the Associated Content Press with Crash Cartwheel reporting.

Study finds that ibuprofen was reported to work best for kids for bruises, sprains and breaks.

Breaking news regarding another upcoming appearance by Cruise. In a another attempt to show that he can be normal and forgive others, he will be presenting an award at the Oscars.

Nudist work out at Fitworld receives mixed reviews.

Weapon system makes target feel as if they will ignite with intense ray that feels approximate to 130 degrees in the upper surface of the skin.

The Mets signed Endy Chavez to a contract extension on Tuesday. Chavez signed a one-year deal worth $1.725 million.