Other things that have happened in the last month is the record setting, history making election of Barack Obama as U.S. president. Along with BBC news' information of reactions across the world, other sites have reliable information on the U.S. reaction as well as the world. This site also provides information on the recent terror attacks over seas.
http://www.cnn.com/

Among other things journalists must be aware of is how to gain access to certain records. Under the Freedom of Information Act, the public is entitled to federal and state records under certain things aren't under way, such as a pending investigation. The website listed below gives information on the Act and tells viewers how to fill out a request letter.
http://www.state.gov/m/a/ips/