Media Directory

Nousworthy maintains a curated directory of English-language publications around the world. All of the outlets meet a baseline of editorial standards and are used as sources in the news aggregation engine. This directory is powered by the same publication taxonomy that underpins our automated ranking and clustering of news events.
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Publication: ABC News

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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ABC News is the news division of the American television network ABC. Its flagship program is the daily evening newscast ABC World News Tonight with David Muir; other programs include morning news-talk show Good Morning America, Nightline, 20/20, and This Week with George Stephanopoulos.

ABC News is wholly owned by The Walt Disney Company and streams content across platforms like Hulu and Disney+. ABC is headquartered on Riverside Drive in Burbank, California.

The youngest of the "Big Three" American television networks (NBC, CBS and ABC), the network is sometimes referred to as the Alphabet Network, as its initialism also represents the first three letters of the English alphabet in order.

Publication: Alhurra

Coverage territory: Middle East and North Africa, United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Alhurra (Arabic: الحرة, meaning "The Free One") is a U.S. government-funded, Arabic-language satellite TV and digital media network that broadcasts news and current affairs to audiences in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

It is operated by the Middle East Broadcasting Networks (MBN), but financed by the American taxpayer through a congressional grant via the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

Publication: Armenian Weekly

Coverage territory: Armenia, Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia, United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Armenian Weekly is a prominent English-language digital-first newspaper published by the Hairenik Association in Watertown, Massachusetts. Affiliated with the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF), it serves as a vital media outlet for the global Armenian diaspora. The publication covers news, geopolitical analysis, and grassroots lobbying efforts relevant to Armenians worldwide.

Founded in 1934 as Hairenik Weekly, it was created to serve the growing generation of English-speaking Armenians in America. The paper was renamed The Armenian Weekly in 1969.

Publication: Associated Press

Coverage territory: Global, United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Associated Press (AP) is an independent, not-for-profit news cooperative headquartered in New York City. Founded in 1846, it is one of the oldest and largest news agencies in the world, functioning as a vital source of objective reporting and breaking news for thousands of publishers globally.

The AP is owned by its contributing U.S. newspaper and broadcast members. Member organizations share news content, resources, and reporting costs. The agency operates hundreds of bureaus across more than 120 countries, providing text, photos, audio, and video to international media outlets.

Publication: Axios

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology

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Axios is a digital media company known for its "Smart Brevity" style of journalism, which delivers concise, bullet-pointed, and highly scannable news to cut through information clutter. Founded in 2017 by former Politico journalists, it focuses on politics, technology, business, and local news. The platform primarily covers national politics, media trends, business, technology, and science.

In addition to national coverage, Axios operates hyper-local newsletters (Axios Local) covering news in dozens of major cities across the United States. Axios was acquired by Cox Enterprises in 2022 in a deal valued at $525 million.

Publication: Bloomberg

Coverage territory: Global, United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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Bloomberg News (originally Bloomberg Business News) is an American news agency headquartered in New York City, and a division of Bloomberg L.P. Content produced by Bloomberg News is disseminated through Bloomberg Terminals, Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek, Bloomberg Markets, Bloomberg.com, and Bloomberg's mobile platforms. Since 2015, John Micklethwait has been editor-in-chief.

Publication: CBS

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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CBS News is the television news division of the American broadcast television network CBS, owned by the global media conglomerate Paramount Global. Headquartered in the CBS Broadcast Center in New York City, the division produces 24-hour original reporting, investigative journalism, and analysis across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms

Publication: CNBC

Coverage territory: Global, United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology

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CNBC International is a premier 24-hour global business and financial news network, broadcasting to more than 385 million homes worldwide. It is owned by NBCUniversal and serves as the global counterpart to the U.S. CNBC channel, tracking Asian, European, and American market trading hours for senior business leaders and investors.

The international network operates out of dual primary hubs in London and Singapore. Global operations are supported by major financial bureaus located in Hong Kong, Sydney, Dubai, Tokyo, and 25 cities across Europe. The network provides round-the-clock market updates, seamlessly passing the coverage baton from the start of the Asian trading day through the European and U.S. trading sessions.

Publication: CNN

Coverage territory: Global, United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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CNN (Cable News Network) is a pioneering American multinational news media company that launched the world's first 24-hour all-news television channel. It is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with major operational bureaus spanning New York, Washington D.C., London, Hong Kong, and Abu Dhabi.

Founded by media pioneer Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld, the network went live on June 1, 1980, with a mission to deliver continuous, real-time news coverage globally. It is currently a core division of the entertainment conglomerate Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).

Publication: Fair Observer

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Fair Observer is an independent, nonprofit media organization that engages in citizen journalism and civic education. Its digital media platform has nearly 3,000 authors from over 90 countries, cutting across borders, backgrounds and beliefs. With fact-checking and a rigorous editorial process, it seeks to provide diversity and quality in an era of echo chambers and fake news.

It was founded by Atul Singh, who serves as the CEO and Editor-in-Chief, and is governed by an independent Board of Directors.

Publication: Foreign Affairs

Coverage territory: Global, United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Foreign Affairs is the leading American magazine for international relations and U.S. foreign policy. Published six times a year by the nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank, the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR), it features deep-dive essays and analysis from policymakers, scholars, and world leaders.

The publication tackles global politics, economics, security issues, and international law through non-partisan analysis and reportage.

Publication: Foreign Policy

Coverage territory: Global, United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Foreign Policy is a highly respected, award-winning American magazine and news website founded in 1970. It specializes in global politics, international relations, economics, and policy.

Foreign Policy is owned by Graham Holdings Company (formerly known as The Washington Post Company). Graham Holdings also owns Slate Group (publisher of Slate), Automotive News, and several local television stations.
It was created in 1970 by Samuel P. Huntington and Warren Demian Manshel.

It is known for featuring analysis, op-eds, and deep-dive journalism from leading experts, former diplomats, and economists. It is widely read by policymakers, academics, and global business leaders.

Publication: Fox 11 Los Angeles

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) is the West Coast flagship station of the Fox television network, owned and operated by Fox Television Stations. Broadcasting from the FOX 11 Los Angeles headquarters in West Los Angeles, it provides comprehensive coverage of breaking local news, weather, traffic, and sports.

Publication: Jacobin

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Jacobin is a prominent American socialist magazine based in New York City, founded by Bhaskar Sunkara in 2010. It serves as a leading voice of the American left, offering Marxist and socialist perspectives on politics, economics, and culture.The name is a historical reference to the Jacobins, the radical, egalitarian political group that dominated the French Revolution.

Publication: Los Angeles Times (LA Times)

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Los Angeles Times is the largest metropolitan daily newspaper in the United States. Headquartered in El Segundo, California, and owned by biotech investor Patrick Soon-Shiong, it covers Southern California and beyond, boasting over 52 Pulitzer Prizes and a monthly digital reach of over 36 million unique visitors.

First published on December 4, 1881, the paper was instrumental in the rapid expansion and boosterism of early Southern California.

Publication: MS NOW

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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MS NOW is an American cable news and political commentary channel. Formerly known as MSNBC, the network changed its name to MS NOW (which stands for My Source for News, Opinion, and the World) in late 2025 after being spun off from NBCUniversal into a new standalone media company called Versant. Versant also operates CNBC, the Golf Channel and E!.

Publication: Muslim Network TV

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Culture & Community

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Muslim Network TV is an American digital television network and media platform owned and operated by the Sound Vision Foundation. The channel aims to fill a gap in the national media landscape by highlighting American Muslim stories, perspectives, and voices.

It is run by Sound Vision Foundation, an established non-profit production organization founded in 1988 that has historically created educational and cultural media like Adam's World.

Publication: NBC News

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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NBC News is the news division of the American broadcast television network NBC, operating under the parent company NBCUniversal. Headquartered in 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, it is one of the oldest and most established broadcast news organizations in the world.NBC News functions as a core subsidiary of the NBCUniversal News Group, which manages the network's broadcast news, cable networks, and digital media properties.

Publication: New York Magazine

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Culture & Community

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New York Magazine is an influential biweekly American magazine founded in 1968 that covers politics, culture, and lifestyle. In May 2026, media holding company Lupa Systems — led by James Murdoch — acquired the magazine along with Vox.com and the Vox podcast network.

Publication: New York Post

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The New York Post is a major American daily tabloid newspaper published in New York City. Founded in 1801 by Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, it is one of the oldest continuously published newspapers in the United States. Today, it is known for its conservative editorial positions, sensationalist headlines, and heavy focus on local news and celebrity gossip.

The paper is owned by News Corp, having been operated by media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his family for decades.

Publication: okayafrica.

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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OkayAfrica is a premier digital media platform and cultural network dedicated to bridging African art, music, politics, and style with a global audience. Launched in 2010 as a sister site to Questlove's Okayplayer, it aims to build a global community of empowered Black people through authentic storytelling and immersive experiences.

OkayAfrica is owned by Areya Media (formerly known as OkayMedia), a mass media company dedicated to amplifying global Black culture.

Publication: PBS

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American non-commercial, free-to-air television network and private nonprofit corporation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, it serves as the most prominent provider of educational, cultural, and scientific programming to public television stations across the United States.

PBS is not a single network but a membership organization supporting over 330 local member stations. PBS itself does not produce programs. Content is created by independent producers or flagship member stations like WGBH (Boston) and WNET (New York).

The US Congress provides annual funding to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which distributes grants to local stations. Federal money accounts for roughly 15% of the overall public television budget. The remaining budget is raised locally through member station dues, corporate underwriting, private foundations, and individual viewer donations.

Publication: Politico

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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POLITICO is a prominent global news organization that specializes in politics, public policy, and governance. It was founded in 2007 by former journalists from The Washington Post to deliver intense, fast-paced political coverage.

It is now owned by Axel Springer SE, a major European media conglomerate controlled by CEO Mathias Döpfner. Located in Arlington, Virginia (US) and Brussels (Europe).

Publication: Radio Free Asia

Coverage territory: Asia-Pacific, United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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Radio Free Asia (RFA) is a private, non-profit multimedia corporation funded by the U.S. government that provides news and information to audiences in Asian countries with restricted press freedom. Founded in 1996, its core mission is to deliver uncensored, domestic journalism to closed societies living under authoritarian regimes.

Following severe funding cuts by the U.S. government under the Trump administration and a federal government shutdown, RFA was forced to layout or furlough over 90% of its staff. It formally halted news production on November 1, 2025.

In February 2026, RFA contracted with private companies to resume broadcasts to critical target areas, including Tibet, North Korea, and Myanmar. While its Mandarin audio content shifted to an online-only format, programming for Tibetan, Uyghur, Korean, and Burmese audiences returned via short- and medium-wave frequencies

Publication: RadioFreeEurope RadioLiberty

Coverage territory: Europe, United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) is an international, U.S. government-funded news organization that provides uncensored journalism, reporting, and open debate to countries where a free press is restricted or state-controlled. It operates in 24 languages across 18 countries, reaching over 48 million people weekly.

RFE and RL originally began as separate entities in the early 1950s—funded principally by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)—to broadcast behind the Iron Curtain during the Cold War. The CIA connection officially ended in 1971, and the two organizations merged in 1976.

RFE/RL is a private, nonprofit corporation. It is financed by the U.S. Congress through a federal grant via the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM).

Publication: Responsible Statecraft

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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Responsible Statecraft is the online magazine and journalistic publication of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a Washington, D.C.–based foreign policy think tank. It covers international relations, war and peace, arms control, defense spending, and regional security dynamics in the Middle East, Asia-Pacific and Europe, and features reported news, staff analysis, and outside contributors aiming to challenge foreign policy orthodoxies.

It promotes a non-partisan, diplomacy-first vision of U.S. foreign policy that critiques endless overseas wars and excessive militarism.

Publication: Salon

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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Salon.com is an American online news and opinion website that has been a pioneer in digital journalism since its launch in 1995. It covers US politics, culture, and entertainment from a progressive and liberal viewpoint. Salon.com is owned by the privately held media company Find.co, which acquired the publication.

Created by David Talbot and a group of former San Francisco Examiner journalists in response to a 1995 newspaper strike. It became one of the very first entirely digital major media outlets.

Publication: San Francisco Chronicle

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The San Francisco Chronicle is the largest newspaper in Northern California and the premier source for news in the San Francisco Bay Area. It was founded on January 16, 1865, by teenage brothers Charles and Michael de Young. Acquired by Hearst in 2000, the publication covers local and national politics, technology, sports, culture, and the environment.

Known for its authoritative, in-depth, and "daring" journalism, the Chronicle covers both local Bay Area struggles (such as the housing and homelessness crises) and the region's massive global footprint in the tech and AI sectors.

Publication: Slate

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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Slate is a prominent daily digital magazine and podcast network known for its witty commentary, sharp analysis, and distinctively progressive take on U.S. politics, culture, technology, and business.

Founded in 1996 by former New Republic editor Michael Kinsley (initially backed by Microsoft), it is owned by Graham Holdings Company (formerly The Washington Post Company) and managed by The Slate Group. It is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, with additional offices in Washington, D.C..

Publication: Spectrum News

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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Spectrum News is the brand for a slate of cable news television channels that are owned by Charter Communications through its acquisition of Time Warner Cable in May 2016

Unlike traditional local broadcast stations, Spectrum News operates on a distinctive, consumer-friendly editorial framework that sets it apart from major networks.

The network deliberately avoids common "if it bleeds, it leads" stories, entirely excluding standard violent crimes, minor car accidents, or house fires unless they carry a massive community impact. In Southern California, for instance, it explicitly bans the live broadcast of freeway car chases.

Publication: The Atlantic

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology

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The Atlantic is a major American magazine and multi-platform publisher renowned for its in-depth reporting, long-form narratives, and essays on politics, foreign affairs, culture, and science. Headquartered in Washington, D.C. and led by Editor in Chief Jeffrey Goldberg, it is owned by Laurene Powell Jobs's Emerson Collective.

Founded in 1857 as The Atlantic Monthly in Boston, Massachusetts, by a group of prominent abolitionists and writers (including Ralph Waldo Emerson and Harriet Beecher Stowe), the publication was born with a staunch anti-slavery stance and a dedication to the free exchange of ideas. Today, the magazine maintains its storied legacy of "no party or clique," prioritizing independent, high-minded journalism and cultural critique.

Publication: The Diplomat

Coverage territory: Asia-Pacific, United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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The Diplomat is an international online current-affairs magazine and media company dedicated to analyzing and reporting on politics, society, culture, and defense in the Indo-Pacific region. Published by Diplomat Media Inc., it serves as a premier source of information for policymakers, academics, and regional experts.

Originally launched as an Australian bi-monthly print magazine in 2001, it transitioned to a digital-only format in 2009 and relocated its operations to Washington, D.C..

Publication: The Guam Daily Post

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Guam Daily Post (postguam.com) is one of the leading daily newspapers and digital news platforms on Guam. It provides comprehensive coverage of local current events, court cases, business updates, politics, and community happenings on the island and throughout the broader Micronesia region.

The publication originally launched in 2004 as Marianas Variety-Guam. It was acquired by Guam Daily Post, LLC, and officially relaunched under its current name, The Guam Daily Post, on September 1, 2015. Its newsroom is located in Tamuning, Guam

Publication: The Latin Times

Coverage territory: Latin America, United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Latin Times is a digital media brand and news outlet dedicated to giving a greater voice to Latinos in the United States, providing fact-based reporting, business analysis, entertainment, and lifestyle stories. The site covers U.S. and Latin American politics, the economy, cultural trends, and community issues tailored to the Hispanic and Latino diaspora.

The outlet was launched in 2013 and is owned by the Latin Post Company LLC. It was originally established alongside other specialty publications by IBT Media.

Publication: The New Republic

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Culture & Community

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The New Republic is a prominent American magazine and digital media platform dedicated to domestic politics, news, culture, and the arts. Founded in 1914, the publication is well-known for its left-leaning political perspectives and intellectual rigor, offering sharp, investigative reporting on the U.S. political landscape.

The magazine was originally established by Willard Straight (a partner at J.P. Morgan & Co.) and his heiress wife, Dorothy Whitney Straight. Dorothy single-handedly funded the publication for decades following her husband's death.

Harvard lecturer Martin Peretz bought the magazine for $380,000. He maintained editorial control for over 30 years before financial strains forced a sale.

Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes purchased the publication with plans to transform it into a digital media company. His tenure was highly controversial and marked by mass staff resignations, leading him to sell the company after investing over $20 million.

Win McCormack, who also founded the literary quarterly Tin House, purchased the magazine to restore its traditional alignment with progressive politics and modernized liberalism.

Publication: The New York Times

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The New York Times is one of the longest-running newspapers in the United States, and serves as one of the country's newspapers of record. As of Q1 2026, The New York Times had more than 13.1 million total subscribers. The New York Times is published by the New York Times Company. Since 1896, the company has been chaired by the Ochs-Sulzberger family. The current chairman and the paper's publisher is A. G. Sulzberger. The Times is headquartered at The New York Times Building in Midtown Manhattan.

The New York Times is sometimes referred to as "The Gray Lady", a nickname which references both the color of newsprint and the Times' opposition to "yellow journalism", the use of sensationalism to boost circulation.

Publication: The New Yorker

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology

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The New Yorker is a premier American weekly magazine known for its in-depth reporting, literary fiction, political commentary, and iconic cartoons. Founded in 1925, it covers culture, world affairs, and the arts, and has a rich history of publishing some of the world's most celebrated writers.

Founded by Harold Ross and Jane Grant, it is now owned and operated by Advance Publications through its major subsidiary, Condé Nast.

Publication: The Washington Post

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Washington Post (famously known as WaPo) is a major American daily newspaper based in Washington, D.C., and is globally renowned for its fearless political journalism, investigative reporting, and watchdog role. Owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, the publication operates as a leading source of national and international news.

The Post became internationally famous in the early 1970s for Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein's reporting on the Watergate scandal, which ultimately led to the resignation of President Richard Nixon. Other major historical scoops include the publication of the Pentagon Papers, coverage of secret NSA surveillance, and extensive reporting on the January 6, 2021 Capitol attack.

Publication: The Washington Times

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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The Washington Times is an American conservative daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1982 by Unification Church leader Sun Myung Moon, it was established to provide a conservative, right-leaning counterweight to the mainstream media in the nation's capital.

It is published by News World Communications, a media conglomerate associated with the Unification Church.

Publication: UPI

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): General, Geopolitics, Economy, Business, Technology, Culture & Community

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United Press International is a leading provider of news, photos and information to millions of readers around the globe via UPI.com and its licensing services. It seeks to serve as a credible source for the most important stories of the day, continually updated - a one-stop site for U.S. and world news, as well as entertainment, trends, science, health and stunning photography.

UPI was founded in 1907 by E.W. Scripps as the United Press (UP). It became known as UPI after a merger with the International News Service in 1958, which was founded in 1909 by William Randolph Hearst. Today, UPI is owned by News World Communications. It is based in Washington, D.C., and Boca Raton, Fla.

Publication: Washington Examiner

Coverage territory: United States

Coverage beat(s): Geopolitics

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The Washington Examiner is an American conservative news magazine and website based in Washington, D.C., that focuses primarily on federal politics, public policy, and national security.

It is owned by billionaire businessman Philip Anschutz through MediaDC, a subsidiary of Clarity Media Group.