THE NEW YORK TIMES had established itself as the official paper of record by the 1920s. The Times was the first modern newspaper, gathering information and presenting news in a straightforward way—without the opinion of the reporter. Today, the Times is known for its opinion columns and editorial pages as much as for its original reporting. In 2011, Jill Abramson (pictured) became its first woman executive editor. She was let go in 2014, setting off controversy and rumors over whether she was paid as much as her male predecessors.

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