Detroit's newest daily newspaper published for only one week, although it still hopes to resume in 2010. Distribution problems and lack of ad revenue plagued the launch.
Uncertainty surrounds the Washington Times after executive firings and the unexplained resignation of the executive editor. The paper also announces staff cutbacks.
Some in journalism think newspapers must start charging to view their articles online. Papers already have begun experimenting with pay models to see readers' reaction.
The New York Times new local San Francisco edition will be followed by a similar venture in Chicago. Papers in both cities await the competitive impact of these moves.
Chicago Sun-Times workers agreeing to accept pay cuts and lose guarantees reflects a dilemma for newspaper unions. They are promoting concessions to prolong employment.
The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times end their 47-year news sharing service, as both join forces with new partners. The Post is now teaming with Bloomberg News.
Boston Newspaper Guild President Dan Totten, accused of misappropriating union funds by the group's treasurer, was convicted by a jury of five union members and removed.