attention drivers: # 1: Top Ranked Stories

There's an eclectic mix of headlines in the 'most read' spot this morning - however, sex and celebrities, sports and Obama continue a trend from previous posts. Readers of the LA Times break from that trend by attending to the homeless. But the LA Times isn't the only outlier - scroll down to see more. The 'most read' pieces from the Washington Post and the City Press remain the same from yesterday.

Each morning we attempt to understand what drives people's curiosity and attention. This segment uses the simple metric of 'most viewed articles' - a feature on the home-pages of many newspapers. We examine newspapers from across the English speaking world.

If you have an answer to the questions - what drives people's attention? And - should we be attending to something else? If so - how? - then please comment below.

Times of India

Obama Acknowledged Decline Of US Dominance

New York Times

For Afghan Wives, A Desperate, Fiery Way Out

Sydney Morning Herald

Secrets Of The Female Orgasm Uncovered

The Guardian

Chelsea In Talks To Leave Stamford Bridge And Move To Earls Court

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The Hill

Crist Willing To Consider Jim Morrison Pardon Before Leaving Office

The Globe and Mail