Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. The economics of news have little to do with the volume of foreign affairs news from major U.S. outlets.
2. Though many claim Americans are not interested in foreign affairs, some metrics reflect a more substantial audience for news on international affairs than these arguments suggest.
3. Pressure for sensational coverage is even greater when covering foreign affairs.
4. Though international news bureaus are on the decline generally, a few major outlets remain committed to keeping their international bureaus and the provision of coverage based on facts on the ground.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE

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