News coverage is the process of assembling, editing and presenting news events for public consumption. It can take the form of print media (newspapers, magazines and books) or broadcasting (television and radio). News coverage is often informed by political considerations and economic trends. Despite efforts to be objective and fair, most news outlets have some degree of bias.

Typical newspapers feature stories about crime, politics, business, the economy and weather news. They also contain opinions and analysis (either editorials or columns) and cartoons. Some newspapers have special sections, such as lifestyles or sports.

TV or broadcast journalism usually involves a news anchor, or a journalist who is responsible for examining, interpreting and transmitting news received from various sources. The news is presented in the form of videotaped or live transmissions from on-the-scene reporters, known as news correspondents. TV news programs are typically short – two to three minutes – and are compressed to cover the most important facts about a story within this time frame. Increasingly, television and radio channels are also hosting special documentary films that can explore a news subject or issue in greater depth.

Many local stations will air a short segment of their own local news before and/or after network programming. This allows their audiences to stay informed about events that affect them directly, such as presidential elections and skirmishes between foreign countries. Cable news networks offer nationwide coverage of national events, including interviews with world leaders.