Writing a news lead

Article 1

Who - 2 orphans
What - lied about their parents were spys
When - 1953
Where - America
Why - They wanted their family back
How - They confessed to the public

Lead - They were the most famous orphans of the cold war, only 6 and 10 years old in 1953 when their parents were executed at Sing Sing for delivering atomic-bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.

Lead in own words: Two 6 and 10 years old boys became the most well known orphan during the period of the cold  war in 1953 when their parents were executed for delivering atomic-bomb secrets to the Soviet Union.


Article 2

Who - Comic book collectors and fans
What - a copy of the original "Action Comics No. 1" comic book is being released after many years hidden and will be auctioned
When - Feb 27th, 2009
Where - in America
Why - Because people want the untouched copy of this comic book
How - by auctioning. people even gave up their prized possessions.

Lead: After being hidden away for years, a copy of the original "Action Comics No. 1" comic book, featuring Superman and friends, will make a comeback -- to the tune of about $400,000, a comic expert told CNN Thursday.

Lead in own words: A copy of the original famous comic book "Action Comics No. 1" worth about $400,000 will be releasing after being hidden for many years.