What topics do people want to read about?

Why is this newsworthy?  Do you think it is lawful?

Do some research on this topic after watching one of the videos-discuss why this is newsworthy (7 elements)

Watch the following video: Discuss why this is newsworthy (7 elements)

Wikileaks

Listen to the audio on the recent Wikileaks: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-11611520
Use your journalism skills and research what  US defence department spokesman Geoff Morrell is talking about.  On this blog, reflect on the seven elements of news and discuss amongst yourselves why this is/is not newsworthy. Posts (multiple posts for each student) should last the duration of the class period.