A roaming television journalist called a "storm-chaser" reports live from a roadside ditch as a tornado passes by. According to the text, why do journalists value this kind of reporting?
A) It is real news.
B) It has news value.
C) It is dramatic.
D) It embodies danger.

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The text states that the journalist is a "storm-chaser," implying that they specialize in covering extreme weather events. This kind of reporting has news value because it informs the audience about a significant event that could potentially affect their safety or disrupt their daily lives. While the reporting may also be dramatic and embody danger, these factors are secondary to its news value.

A Roaming Television Journalist Called a "Storm-Chaser" Reports Live from a Roadside