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2010: year of the ____. You fill in the blank. This year at Newsy, we’ve analyzed thousands of stories- but which ones were YOU most interested in?
We’re analyzing our own coverage to bring you Newsy.com’s most popular stories of 2010.
We’ll kick it off with a story that went from a leaky pipe- to a busted dam: whistleblowing website Wikileaks.
In July- it was behind what many called the biggest leak in military history.
“…whistleblower website Wikileaks has published more than 90,000 classified war documents…” (White House: Wikileaks Leak 'Irresponsible')
Then- in October- it broke its own record.
“Wikileaks released some 400,000 Iraq war documents, including field reports from U.S. soldiers.” (Wikileaks Releases Iraq War Logs)
And Newsy users just couldn’t get enough of the man behind the controversy- Julian Assange. A guy with a revolving door of hairstyles- and a name that can make anybody sound oh-so-sophisticated.
CHRISTINA HARTMAN: “Julian Assange”
JIM FLINK: “Julian Assange”
ANA COMPAIGN-ROMERO: “Julian Assange”
CHANCE SEALES: “Julian Assange”
MEGAN MURPHY: “Julian Assange”
Personally, I think I say it best. Assange didn’t hold a monopoly on controversy this year though. Let’s not forget about two media firings that got everybody all riled up.
“Sanchez’s comments have some calling for his professional head even before CNN fired him.” (Sanchez Ousted After Radio Rant)
"That’s only PART of what NPR correspondent Juan Williams said to Bill O’Reilly on Fox News. But it was enough to get him fired." (NPR Fires Juan Williams for Muslim Comment)
And from controversial people…to controversial issues- Newsy viewers threw in their 2 cents on stories that divided the country.
“It’s official. 17 years and some 14,000 discharged troops later, President Barack Obama signed a repeal to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ ending a ban on openly gay service members.” (DADT Repeal a Win for Obama?)
“Arizona’s House and Senate passed a strict new immigration bill that’s reignited fresh debate about immigration reform. Some say it is necessary. Others find it over the top.” (Arizona Bill Leads to Immigration Talks)
When we’re looking for a story with at least two perspectives- politics is usually a good place to start. And when you’re talking 2010 politics, you’ve gotta talk about the Tea Party. Hated by some…loved by others…talked about by all.
“This weekend, the Tea Party movement held their first convention, leaving some wondering whether or not this party has staying power.”
Staying power on Capitol Hill? Guess we’ll find out. But staying power in the 2010 headlines? Definitely. From Christine O’Donnell’s more memorable moments:
“I’m not a witch. I’m nothing you’ve heard. I’m you.”
-to the movement’s midterm election success.
“Senators-elect Marco Rubio of Florida and Rand Paul of Kentucky accepted two big victories in the midterm election on behalf of the Tea Party.” (What's Next for the Tea Party?)
Newsy viewers either loved- or loved to hate- Tea Party coverage. But- there were those stories that seemed to bring everyone together. Remember this?
“The world held its breath Tuesday night as the giant wheel above the mine turned clockwise, bringing the Chilean miners to the surface, one by one. It’s an emotional end to the extraordinary story of the 33 men trapped a half mile from the surface for a grueling 69 days.” (Chilean Miners Reach Surface in Extraordinary Rescue)
And there were the stories that superseded political differences.
“Elizabeth Edwards died of cancer Tuesday at the age of 61. The estranged wife of two-time presidential candidate John Edwards had just the day before announced she was stopping cancer treatment.” (Elizabeth Edwards Dies of Cancer at 61)
And while the news cycle is ever-changing, some stories were consistently popular. Especially ones about a little tech gadget you may have heard of.
“The word monopoly could have a new synonym: iPad. The Apple tablet has captured 95 percent of all tablet sales this quarter.” (Apple Captures 95% of Tablet Market)
Newsy viewers seemed to find Apple very juicy- making tech stories some of the most watched videos every day.
But let’s face it- what kind of stories are you most likely to watch when visiting Newsy.com?
REPORTER: “Police say it was at this TJ Maxx that loss prevention officers found the duo stuffing items under their belly fat and breasts.”
POLICE OFFICER: “One of the individual had three boots concealed underneath her breast and bra.” (Women Shoplift Using Fat Rolls)
“Vanna only got to touch ONE letter – in a Wheel of Fortune shocker. A seven word, 27-letter puzzle. And one very lucky contestant." (Wheel of Fortune Winner Solves Puzzle with one Letter)
“The toddler smokes two packs of cigarettes a day — and has been addicted for six months." (Smoking Baby Ignites Outrage)
And finally- the most popular Newsy video of 2010. Drumroll please…this one might surprise you.
“It’s the cover controversy some say goes one step too far. Rolling Stone’s latest edition features three stars from HBO’s True Blood, naked and covered in fake blood.” (Rolling Stone's True Blood Cover: Too Much?)
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