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Rating:  - Mr. B. was right
In high school, my U.S. History teacher had the class subscribe to a newsmagazine. He said, "Time is written on a 7th grade level and Newsweek on an 8th grade level. You're all headed for college, so we will read a magazine written for people past elementary school: 'U.S. News & World Report.'"That was 1981 (yikes!), and I've learned that Mr. B. was right on the money. Topics are covered with diligent reporting with respect for the readers' intelligence. There are never any vapid topics, as U.S. News seems to be clear on its purpose. To top it off, John Leo is a hoot.
Rating:  - Good....not "great"
Of the threemost recognized (advertised?) magazines- Time, Newsweek and USNews and World Report, this seems to be the best pick. It is a poor substitute for "The Economist" since it lacks the depth of analysis Econmist seems to provide. However, the easy reading style and nice presentation is noteworthy. Compared to Time and Newsweek, this magazine provides more "reasonable" features and cover stories..a little less sensational than what Newsweek tends to be sometimes..Some coverage of international news, but not as much as the title would suggest. If you are looking for one news magazine (US) and dont want to subscribe to the Economist (or dont read the Wall Street Journal), then this is it!
Rating: - Best News Coverage in the U.S.
I have been a U.S. News & World Report reader for over a decade. I began subscribing in college and have always found value in the balanced perspective, thorough reporting, and interesting coverage. I highly recommend this magazine over Time or Newsweek. You won't be disappointed.If you desire news with more international content and scholarly depth, the only magazine that tops U.S. News is the Economist from Britain. You can also log on to U.S. New's website and get lots of interactive supplementary material. usnews.com has one of the best websites in the business and they have consistently won awards for content and presentation. Most recently the website won the 2001 National Magazine Awards for GENERAL EXCELLENCE ONLINE--to honor an Internet site that reflects an outstanding level of interactivity, journalistic integrity and service. Log on today. You won't be disappointed!
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