Prior to 9/11, much of the literature on network television news focused on the preponderance of bad news.

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Before the events of September 11, 2001, there was already a significant amount of academic and popular discussion regarding the tendency of network television news to focus more on negative events, such as crimes, disasters, and conflicts, rather than positive stories. This trend was often attributed to the belief that "if it bleeds, it leads," meaning that dramatic or sensational stories were thought to attract more viewers.

Prior to 9/11, Much of the Literature on Network Television