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Digests • Restate the lead of the story. • Use different words and vary sentence structure. • Use up to two sentences (varies by publication). • Always end with reference to section and page for the article. • Strive to include a piece of the nut—significance. • Keep it lively. • Used in news summaries, Web summary pages.

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Page 1: Digests Restate the lead of the story. Use different words and vary sentence structure. Use up to two sentences (varies by publication). Always end with

Digests• Restate the lead of the story.• Use different words and vary sentence

structure.• Use up to two sentences (varies by

publication).• Always end with reference to section and

page for the article.• Strive to include a piece of the nut—

significance.• Keep it lively.• Used in news summaries, Web summary

pages.

Page 2: Digests Restate the lead of the story. Use different words and vary sentence structure. Use up to two sentences (varies by publication). Always end with

Digest & Head: Korean Fighter

North Korean Fighter Jet

Crosses Border Into South

A North Korean fighter jet briefly crossed the western sea border with South Korea on Thursday but retreated without incident when two South Korean jets raced to the area.

Page 3: Digests Restate the lead of the story. Use different words and vary sentence structure. Use up to two sentences (varies by publication). Always end with

D&H: “E-Bomb”U.S. Studies Using 'E-Bomb'

In Iraq, but Leans Against It

The U.S. military has developed a weapon that can permanently disable electrical and telecommunications systems and has debated the possibility of using it in any military assault against Iraq.

Page 4: Digests Restate the lead of the story. Use different words and vary sentence structure. Use up to two sentences (varies by publication). Always end with

D&H: Columbia Shuttle Inquiry Again Focuses on

Damage From Debris

Investigators are again focusing on the idea that a piece of insulation or other debris damaged a wing of the Columbia at liftoff.

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D&H: Gas PricesAs Gasoline Prices Rise, Drivers Have Doubts About Why

Pump prices that have risen to more than $2 a gallon in some places seem to many drivers the most tangible proof of the administration's plans for a possible Iraq attack.

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D&H: MalibuMalibu Invents a Sound of Its Own

In the last few years, Malibu, Calif., has grown a rock scene with more than half a dozen quality bands, most made up of high school friends.