At 6:30, NBC News Anchor Brian Williams provides his viewers with top stories that are effecting the nation. Today, Williams brought light to news events which appeared in this order:
1. Job Opening-Justice David Souter's Retirement
2.Swine Flu Outbreak
3. Wall Street- Up 44 Points
4.Diet Danger-Hydroxycut Health Risks
5.Sky Walking-Sears Tower Newest Tourist Attraction
6.Las Vegas Entertainer Danny Gans' Death
7.Chrysler's Financial Trouble-Down 48 Percent
8.Kentucky Derby
9. Making A Difference Report (Public Interest Story)
Williams reports on Supreme Court Justice David Souter's retirement. The coverage reflects on how President Obama has a big decision to make in regards to appointing a new justice. Next, the coverage focused on the latest news regarding the Swine Flu Outbreak. According to the report, there are about 200 reported cases of the virus in the United States. 23 states have been exposed to this outbreak. Then, the report took us to Wall Street where the Dow has been up 44 points.
In regards to health, Williams provides his viewers with the recent health risks imposed by Hydroxycut. The FDA has stated that Hydroxycut imposes potential liver damage, thus leading the product to be recalled. In Chicago, The Sears Tower released a new tourist attraction called "The Sears Tower Skydeck" where tourists can get the sense of walking on air. In a entertainment related story, Danny Gans, a Las Vegas entertainer had passed away at the age of 52. In financial news, the report reflects on Chrysler's most recent financial troubles. Williams concludes his report by providing coverage on The Kentucky Derby and A Public Interest Story which tells the story of a Los Angeles woman whom helps individuals learn to cook and run a small cooking business.
In conclusion, I felt that the coverage provided by the NBC Nightly News had been more effective than the coverage presented at 5:00 on ABC. I felt that the order in which these stories had appeared was genuine and efficient. What I liked about the coverage was the presentation of a public interest story which is rarely shown on television. It is nice to hear stories about individuals whom are trying to make a difference by help others. If I were asked in how to improve the coverage, I would suggest more international related stories. I feel that by presenting international stories, the general public can get more of an insight to what is happening around the world. Overall, the coverage was brief, effective, and efficient.
May The Force Be With You,
Lauren
Danny Gans had a great sense of humor and general style; his passing is a huge loss
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