news agency

news agency, local, national, international, or technical organization that gathers and distributes news, usually for newspapers, periodicals, and broadcasters.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• News Transmission
• Government Agencies
• Evolution of News Agencies
• Bibliography

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