CBS News: Is the Future of News Newser?

By Neal Colgrass, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 29, 2009 12:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – Political correspondent Jeff Greenfield examined what he called "the demise of the great metropolitan daily" on CBS News this morning, wondering what will replace it. The answer: Newser, among other online sources. "It is potentially an incredibly good time," said Newser founder... Read full story »

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