Check out the appropriate Wikipedia page for a formatting guidance as well as links to the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press style standards. The dateline, contrary to what the Wikipedia page states, does not (necessarily) represent "where and when the story occurred," but rather where and when the news originated. For example, if you read the Journal online or in print today, it would be on page A1; however, if you read it tomorrow, it could very well be on page A12. The paper's editor is called the managing editor, and their role is to manage both the business and editorial aspects of the newspaper. The managing editor is usually a senior position that reports to a newspaper's editor or publisher. In smaller papers, there may be only one editor who manages both the business and editorial sides. In larger newspapers, there may be separate editors for each. A newspaper's editor decides what stories will be published in the paper and how they will be presented. For example, an editor might decide that certain stories are too political for its opinion section, so they appear in the news section instead. Or, they might choose which articles from several candidates running for office should be printed in their election coverage. The editor also decides what border should go with any given page, whether it should have a picture, etc. An editor must be willing to consider other points of view and listen to suggestions from others.