Dateline NBC is a long-running news magazine famous for its deep dives into .

: Usually, it features the city in ALL CAPS followed by the state or country (e.g., "HOUSTON, Texas —").

: While it started as a general interest show, it now focuses almost exclusively on legal stories and mysteries. Resources :

: It adds credibility by showing the reporter was actually at the location of the event.

You can find transcripts and behind-the-scenes discussions on the Talking Dateline podcast .

: Outlets like the New York Times are moving toward more conversational versions, like "Reporting from London," to make it clearer for digital readers.

: For a quick guide on formatting, you can check the University of Missouri's 5-minute Stylebook. 2. Television: Dateline NBC

In journalism, a dateline is the line at the beginning of a story that tells the reader the report was filed.

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