The Archives contain articles published in The Providence Journal since 1983, written by Providence Journal writers only.
This database offers full-text and full-image articles for newspapers dating back to the 19th century. For most titles, the collection includes digital reproductions of every page from every issue--cover to cover--in downloadable PDF® files.
The online version of the print magazine of the same title contains headline articles, movie reviews, daily news, and more. Searchable.
Time.comThis Web companion for the print news weekly has daily news updates, Web only feature articles, and selected stories from the current print issue of Time magazine. There is also a searchable archive of the complete text of the back issues (from last week back to January 1985). Also leads to photographs and articles from Life magazine.
U.S. News OnlineThis site from US News and World Report contains a lot of free content. In addition to the online version of the weekly print magazine (archived and searchable to early 1996), there's the enormous Education section covering all aspects of colleges and careers.
The site gives access to the daily edition of the newspaper (registration is required). The staff-written archives are free to search and abstracts are provided free of charge; full-text is fee based.
The New York TimesThe Web site for The New York Times. While articles older than seven days are fee-based, all reviews and many travel articles back to 1996 are free, and the back files can be searched. Registration required.
Warwick Beacon Warwick OnlineYour one-stop news and information resource for the City of Warwick. On this site you will be able to find the latest news highlights from the Warwick Beacon, a calendar of events, obituaries and online classified ads.
AP Breaking NewsAssociated Press newswire service for up to date news.
The Boston Globe OnlineSearch archives of staff-written stories going back almost 20 years. The search, which retrieves the citation and first paragraph of the story, is free; full-text is fee-based.
The Boston HeraldBoston tabloid offering local, national and international news plus sports.
The Christian Science MonitorNews and commentary in the online edition of the international newspaper. Published daily, Monday through Friday. The searchable archive goes back to 1980 (search, with abstract is free, there is a charge for full-text).
Drudge ReportGreat place for current news (accurate) and gossip (the site's author has been in the news lately for inaccurate reporting). Links to the same kinds of services you would find on professional news services, but all in one place. You can check the AP or Reuters, the New York Times or Washington Post wire service news, earthquake reports, weather, search past 14 days of Associated Press, and all sorts of other news service headlines.
Internet Public Library Online NewspapersComprehensive site linking to newspapers worldwide, arranged geographically.
The New York PostNew York tabloid featuring world, national and local news, as well as sports and entertainment.
USA TodayThe online edition of the daily (Monday through Friday) American newspaper has news, sports, weather, technology, finance, and other features. The searchable archive goes back to April, 1987 with free results showing headline, dateline, and a very brief abstract; full-text is available for a fee.
The Washington PostOffers current news and back issues plus business and entertainment news in the DC area. Search stories of the past two weeks. Fee based archive to 1987. Historical archive to 1877.
The Washington TimesWashington daily offers local, national and world news and opinion. Free searchable archive of previous seven days. Fee based archive to 1990.
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WPRI 12Top news stories about Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.
BBC News World EditionThe latest news from the British Broadcasting Corporation. Includes news stories and audio and video clips from the BBC archives.
CNNOne of the most frequently updated news sites. Has news digest and feature stories and images, covering weather, sports, science and technology, travel, style, entertainment, health, environment, and United States, world, and local news. Past articles can be searched.
FOX NEWSHome page of cable news show that features The O’Reilly Factor and Hannity & Colmes.
MSNBCWeb site of the cable news show that features the Today Show, Meet the Press and Chris Matthew’s Hardball.
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