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Pew News Media Tracker: BBC News

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  • 79% of Americans have heard of BBC News
  • 21% of Americans say they regularly get news there
  • 35% of Americans say they trust BBC News as a source of news
  • 13% of Americans say they distrust it

Read more in the accompanying report. Refer to the methodology and frequently asked questions for more details, including how we chose these 30 sources.

 

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