The New York Times generally; and (3) by the fact that "Americans say they want accuracy and impartiality, but the polls suggest that, actually, most of us are seeking affirmation." "The New York Times" has won 125 Pulitzer Prizes, more than any other newspaper. The prize is awarded for excellence in journalism in a range of categories. It has also (as of 2014) won three Peabody Awards (and jointly received two). The New York Times The New York Times (shortened as the "Times and abbreviated as the "NYT) is an American newspaper based in New York City with worldwide influence and readership. Founded in
2014 Pulitzer Prize that the public has a role in government." Other journalism honored included the "Boston Globe"s coverage of the Boston Marathon bombings, Chris Hamby for investigative reporting, and Eli Saslow for explanatory reporting. "The Goldfinch" by Donna Tartt won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. The judges described the novel, which took Tartt 11 years to write, as "a beautifully written coming-of-age novel with exquisitely drawn characters". In addition to the award itself, Tartt received a $100,000 cash prize. She said she was "surprised" and "very happy" to receive the award, her first major literary prize. Over all, the novel has drawn