News Values

Timeliness
Radicalization of a Belgium Student Turned Bomb Maker Was Invisible
This story is driven by timeliness because this unfortunate event happened recently. On March 22 Najim Lachroui set off a bomb in an airport.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/09/world/europe/najim-laachraoui-paris-brussels-attacks.html?ref=world

Proximity
UT student from Oregon found dead on Texas Campus
This is driven by proximity because this event actually took place in Austin, Texas. It makes you more worried and vigilant in the downtown area of your own city.
http://www.oregonlive.com/portland/index.ssf/2016/04/ut_student_from_oregon_found_d.html

Prominence
Iceland's Prime Minister Steps Down Amid Panama Paper Scandal
This story is driven by prominence because the Prime Minister of a country is an important individual who is considered "newsworthiness". Since he was involved in a big scandal this makes for a very newsworthy story.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/06/world/europe/panama-papers-iceland.html?ref=world

Impact 
Bold Zika mosquitoes love to hang with humans
This story is driven by impact because the Zika virus affects people around the world. This article raises awareness of the virus and educates people on its causes and affects.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/03/29/bold-zika-mosquitoes-love-hang-humans/81963110/

Conflict
How Hillary Clinton should debate Donald Trump.
This is driven by conflict because it is telling the views of two opposing presidential candidates. The article talks about some of Clinton's views that contradict with Trump's.
http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/politics/2016/03/how_hillary_clinton_should_debate_donald_trump.html

Novelty
Pay Just Pennies For Brand-New Electronics
This story is driven by novelty because it is very rare to buy expensive electronics like MacBooks and Gopros for under $50. Many people would definitely read about how they can do this.
http://lifefactopia.com/electronics-ap-tab/?mb=tb3&aid=spnn-mbp7&&sub=usatodaydemo

Human Interest
Boko Haram Turns Female captives Into Terrorists
This story is driven by human interest because of the emotional struggle of innocent women being forced to do inhumane things. This story appeals to peoples sad and sympathetic emotions.
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/world/africa/boko-haram-suicide-bombers.html?ref=world