PEJ New Media Index - Top Five Most Linked-To Stories

June 22 - 26, 2009

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Top Five Most Linked-To Stories by Blogs and Social Media

Rank	Story	Percent of Links
1	Michael Jackson Dies	27%
2	Iran	20
3	Obama Administration	10
4	Gov. Sanford Scandal	10
5	Wallabies	9

Top Ten Most Covered Stories in the Traditional Media (June 22 - 28, 2009)

Rank	Story	Percent of Newshole
1	Iran	19%
2	Michael Jackson Dies	18
3	Gov. Sanford Scandal	11
4	Health Care	7
5	Economic Crisis	7
6	DC Metro Crash	5
7	Supreme Court Actions	2
8	Tobacco Legislation	2
9	Education System	1
10	Afghanistan	1