Rule 902 of the Federal Rules of Evidence lists 10 instances in which extrinsic evidence is not required for authentication. When evidence coming within this category, such as a newspaper article, is introduced:

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Rule 902 provides that certain items are self-authenticating and do not require extrinsic evidence to prove authenticity. However, the opposing party is not foreclosed from disputing authenticity by introducing other evidence. The contents of the document are not considered true and are subject to challenge, and the admissibility of the evidence is still subject to other evidentiary rules such as the hearsay rule.

Rule 902 of the Federal Rules of Evidence Lists 10