Newspaper Headlines

The Wall Street Journal

· In the Hospital, Facing a Scourge of Killer Clots: Medicare Move Spurs Efforts to Improve Screening for Risk of Pulmonary Embolism
This headline is arguing that blood clots, those that form in the legs called a DVT that can possibly travel to the lungs which is called a pulmonary embolism, are deadly if not diagnosed soon enough. The headline is arguing that changes need to be made to improve the screening process for blood clots before they cause serious harm, sometimes even death.
The Wall Street Journal: In the Hospital, Facing a Scourge of Killer Clots

· Yes, People Buy Ferraris in a Recession
This headline is arguing that even though America is in a recession, people can still afford to buy luxury cars, some at which cost over $100,000. This headline could make one believe that America’s recession does not affect the wealthy.
The Wall Street Journal: Yes, People Buy Ferraris in a Recession

· Soccer Is Ruining America: And we have no one to blame but ourselves.
This headline is sarcastically arguing that soccer is somehow ruining America. Americans, themselves, are the only ones to blame.
The Wall Street Journal: Soccer Is Ruining America

The Onion

· Getting Randomly Picked To Make Half-Court Shots Now Best Way To Earn Living
This headline is arguing that someone doesn’t even have to have a good education anymore to earn a decent living. The only thing someone has to do today is participate in some contest where you could win a large sum of money if you successfully shoot a basketball from half-court.
The Onion: Getting randomly picked to make half-court shots now best way to earn living

· Sitting Through This Boring Murder Trial Should Be Punishment Enough
This headline is arguing that the trials that take place to convict someone of a crime go on for an extremely long time. The prosecutors bring into evidence random things that beat around the bush. Why can they not just present the murder weapon and a witness? This would speed the trial up and the prosecution process would go a lot faster.
The Onion: Sitting through this boring murder trial should be punishment enough

· There Is No Restraining Order I Can’t Beat, Stacy
This headline is arguing that not even a restraining order can keep someone who loves you away. It’s arguing that a restraining order is only a test of someone’s love for you.
The Onion: There is no restraining order I can't beat, stacy


AJC

· Zoo Atlanta: No overweight animals here
This headline is arguing that the animals at Zoo Atlanta are not overweight. The animals at Zoo Atlanta receive a very healthy and fulfilling diet.
AJC: Zoo Atlanta, No overweight animals here

· For Church’s Chicken, fast food gets faster: New modular store being built in Lawrenceville saves money and time, company says
This headline is arguing that a new store is being built to cut down time for Church’s Chicken.
AJC: For Church's Chicken, fast food gets faster

· Natural beauty in heart of city
This headline is arguing that even in the city, you can still find beautiful nature. You don’t have to be in the countryside to find extraordinary nature, its right around the corner in the city.
AJC: Natural beauty in the heart of city

USA Today

· Kristen Stewart: Some people think they know her, but…
This headline is arguing that even though actress Kristen Stewart, from the movie Twilight, is always in the media’s eye, no one really knows her. Fans believe they know actresses and actors just because they see them on TV, but they really have no idea who they really are.
USA Today: Kristen Stewart

· Calipari arrives at Kentucky: ‘I do not walk on water’
This headline is arguing that even though there is a new basketball coach at Kentucky, he cannot change things immediately. It will take time for the team to improve; he cannot force the team to improve overnight.
USA Today: Calipari

· News from ShoWest: Movie theaters will see fewer releases this year
This headline is arguing that there will be a cut back in movie releases this year. Although America is in a recession, people still went to see movies at the theater so theaters can afford a minor cut back.
USA Today: News from ShoWest