Toadfrog, the best way to get a balanced view of the news is to read a variety of international papers and wire services. The best source that I have found is the Drudge Report website. He has links to the major wire services and links to newspapers all over the world. Plus, he has links to about 100 columnists.
Sort of one-stop-shopping in the news market.
The alternative is to try to read the one or two papers in your area. Pretty one-dimensional coverage to my way of thinking. Or you can read a paper that caters to your own political bias. Your choice.

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