News and Current Events

These websites offer most of the news stories that are fit (or unfit) to read, listen to, or watch:

National Public Radio (NPR)

National Public Radio is supported by the public and is a way to listen to the news without all the commercials. More importantly, it is a great source for national and world news and cultural programming. They bring us the stories behind the headlines, stories that are told in a way that brings us back for more, on a daily basis. On their daily shows, Morning Edition and All Things Considers, news headlines and stories behind the headlines are sprinkled with stories about culture and life in America and around the world. You can hear their programming on public radio stations around the country and also on their website. Their website offers text, podcasts and audio of shows and stories dating back to 1996.

CNN
(Cable News Network)

CNN, which was the first all news network on TV, provides an in depth, moderate view of the news. Their website brings you up to the minute headlines and stories of interest to all, in the form of text, pictures and video.

Time Magazine Archives

Time Magazine is a popular weekly news magazine that has been around since 1923. They provide for free an archive of past articles dating back to that time. Here you can read today's news stories or the stories that were current for any week going back to 1923.

The Onion

Simply put, The Onion provides in depth stories on the lighter side of the news. If the news headlines get you depressed, the stories on this web site and in the print edition should have you laughing.