Traditional news processes are well defined and well tested structures exist. The new news must work with these structures. Without clearly defined structure, there is too much burden placed upon the news consumer. News products are no longer static and deterministic. The interface must reflect this change by emulating language.
Language consists of more than nouns.
It takes verbs as well to construct a complete sentence. The news interface should be thought of in terms of grammar that enables the user to express themselves in relation to the task at hand. Under the best of circumstances, they will be used as a basis of building new and better solutions. At the worst, they enhance understanding. The news consumer is intelligent and capable of learning.