most newspapers use what font?

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Answer 1

Most use more than one font.

For example, here are some of the Los Angeles Times is using right now:
"the lead headline (for 2-columns or bigger) is Titling Gothic Compressed light or medium. The headline for one column leads or one column news stories above the fold is LA Gothic Bold Extra condensed (custom draw of Titling Gothic). Serif headlines are LA Headline and LA Headline bold, which is a custom draw of Kis)."
http://www.newsdesigner.com/archives/002643.php

For the New York Times:
"In place of a miscellany of headline typefaces that have accumulated in its columns over the last century, the newspaper is settling on a single family, Cheltenham, in roman and italic versions and various light and bold weights. A narrow variation will be used for The Times's signature one-column headline, which often appears at the top right of Page A1 on the main article of the day."
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/21/business/media/21PAPE.html?ex=1195707600&en=c3f9fbd6a47e3d74&ei=5070

If there is any particular paper you're wondering about, let me know and I'll try to look it up. You can also call the paper to ask the designer.

Answer 2

Times New Roman.

Answer 3

My guess would be Courier.