Library Services: Newspapers: Other News Sources

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Streaming Video Collections

Browse the library's streaming video collections to find both current and historical news footage.

Current Affairs in Video
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Award-winning films and documentaries emphasizing detailed analysis and discussion of the critical political issues of the day.
American History in Video
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Watch early newsreels and award-winning documentaries featuring dramatic reenactments and engaging analysis from prominent scholars and experts.
Black Studies in Video
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Award-winning documentaries, newsreels, interviews and archival footage surveying the evolution of black culture in the United States.
World Newsreels Online
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Captures full runs of many of the key international newsreels produced during the early twentieth century.
PBS Video Collection
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The greatest documentary films and series from the history of the Public Broadcasting Service, including Frontline, NOVA, American Experience, Odyssey, and films by Ken Burns and Michael Wood.
Media Education Foundation Digital Collection
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These films encourage critical thinking about the social, political, and cultural impact of American mass media with a special focus on representations of gender and race, and the effect these representations have on identity and culture.

Online News Sources

There are many websites out there that provide breaking news and information. Here are a few general news websites - local, national, and international - that could also be useful for you.

NPR
National Public Radio delivers breaking national and world news.
CNN
The official website of the 24-hour news network provides breaking news from the U.S. and abroad, as well as videos.
BBC
The BBC, out of the United Kingdom, is one of the foremost news sources for international stories. Its website includes breaking news, videos, and more.
YouTube News
The YouTube News and Politics feed includes timely news footage from around the country and world. It is easily searchable.
CBS3
CBS3 is a local news affiliate in Springfield, Mass., providing regional news articles, blogs, and videos.
WWLP/22News
WWLP (Channel 22 news) is a local news affiliate in Springfield, Mass. Its website includes breaking news stories, blogs, and videos.