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Test access until 31 May: U.S. Major Dailies

The U.S. Major Dailies are available to members of the University of Erfurt until 31 May 2025. Access is possible from the University of Erfurt campus and via VPN from off campus.

U.S. Major Dailies, provided by ProQuest, offers access to the five most respected national and regional newspapers in the United States. They provide comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of local, regional and global events with journalistic balance and perspective. Content is available daily from 7:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time and includes archives back to 1980.

The following newspapers are included:

  • The New York Times (1980-present) - the leading newspaper in the U.S., known for its analyses of news, issues and social change.
  • Wall Street Journal (1984-present) - the authoritative source for global and national business reporting.
  • Washington Post (1987-present) - characterised by its coverage of international politics, security and all facets of the US government.
  • Los Angeles Times (1985-present) - the perspective of the American West, lauded for its coverage of immigration, entertainment and the environment.
  • Chicago Tribune (1985-present) - informs readers daily of the latest news from Chicago, the country and the world. The Tribune has a reputation for investigative and nonprofit journalism and has been honoured with 24 Pulitzer Prizes since 1932.

Supplement: The U.S. Metro Collection - a collection of historical and current U.S. newspapers - is also available for 30 days on a trial basis under the same access URL.