News Values

Timeliness: I think this story was written and published because this is a new and developing story. It was also publicized because of the possibility that the vessel could release toxins in to the ocean, and to show the possible implications of hurricane Dorian.

Ship overturns; 4 crew members missing (Found at the Austin American Statesman)

Proximity: I think this story was chosen to be published because it's in close proximity to Austin. The story is from Georgia and many women would take interest in this story. This story was published in Austin but is about the experiences of many American women but specifically in Georgia. The publication location is close to the event.

Women seek abortions out of state (Found at the Austin American Statesman)

Prominence: This story was covered to show the public the implications of gang rivalry. A man's young son was murdered by a rival gang. Gang violence is in every American state and there is a large amount of gun violence in America. It makes the reader think about these issues.

Trial to begin in Boy's 2015 killing (Found at the Austin American Statesman)

Impact: This story wouldn't directly affect the young population as of now but it could in the future. It will help inform senior citizens of changes though which shows who It'll impact.It tells American elders how they can be helped.

Pension bump urged (Found at the Austin American Statesman)

Conflict: This story covers the conflicts that American soldiers are having with the Taliban. It helps us understand why Donald Trump called off negotiations that America was having with them.

Taliban Talks Hit a Wall Over Deeper Disagreements, Officials Say

Human interest: This story interest the public because it brings up an issue we don't usually talk about publicly. It makes the audience form opinions on a scary topic they haven't usually heard much about. 
Want to end sex trafficking? Look inside our borders (Found at the Austin American Statesman)
Novelty: This isn't really a story but more of a picture with a paragraph. You see two brothers tuning a strange looking instrument, this is a novelty because we don't get to see this kind of topic really in the news. It also makes you curious because the article says they're going on a musical trip around the world.                                                    Musical trip around the world(Found at the Austin American Statesman)