I also worry about the fact that the articles are selected rather than total access to news. But we are still subscribing to it because it is used heavily by the kids and it is updated monthly and those updates are usually on time. I have worked with this company for three years. They have been most responsive to any problems - excellent tech support, easy installs, etc. CD Newsbank is one of my most heavily used stations - teachers and students alike love it for its currency and content.
Many articles are long and come from the wire service around the world.
Other products - periodical index, Newsbank Plus and Popular Periodicals are great too although I will switch to MAS full text this year because our local tech suppor t can put it on a network. I haven't had too much time to sit down an play around with it, but from what I have seen, it is much better than NewsBank. Did not care for Facts on File. So, anyway , for now I guess we'll stick with NewsBank CD until somethiing bettwer comes along. I have used both CD-Newsbank and the Newsbank Periodical Index on CD which directs you to the microfiche product.