The New York Times

The New York Times 9-16-2008

Main Headline Article

• This story is the same as the other newspapers. It talks about how the government is bailing out AIG with a $85 billion loan

Minor Article 1

• A story talking about how catholics are divided on the issue of abortion

Minor Article 2

• This story talks about McCain's stance on the current financial situation

Minor Article 3

• A story about how 2 million people in Texas still don't have power


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Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune 9-16-2008

Main Headline Article

• The main article is about the chemical found in most consumer plastics (mentioned earlier in the LA Times summery) and how it leads to various illnesses

Minor Article 1

• Again, this story talks about AIG and the government bailing them out with an $85 billion loan

Minor Article 2

• This story is about Obama and how he uses a database of his supporters to combat negative media about him


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The Denver Post

The Denver Post 9-16-2008

Main Headline Article

• Story about how bad the farmers of Colorado have it (drought & hard winters)

Minor Article 1

• Story about how the government is bailing out AIG with a $85 billion loan

Minor Article 2

• Story about how Obama is taking a stance against the current financial fiasco and how McCain is part of the problem

Minor Article 3

• A story that deals with union-backed ballot measures and a right to work initiative


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LA Times

LA Times 9-16-2008

Main Headline Article

• This story is about how the government is giving AIG $85 billion in order to bail them out.

Minor Article 1

• This story has to do with the recent Metrolink crash and how they need safety features that the train companies can't afford (to avoid future accidents). This story sets up another one about the train conductor of the Metrolink train that had crashed

Minor Article 2

• This story deals with how the governor is going to veto the budget and other bills that had passed earlier this year because lawmakers openly said that they will override the budget veto.

Minor Article 3

• The last story deals with a chemical that is found in most plastics and can lead to various health problems.


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