In MLA and APA, you don’t drop the full URL into the in-text citation. That’s what the Works Cited or References page is for. The in-text citation should be clean and distraction-free. Just author and date (or title). No “https://” nonsense in the middle of your paragraph.
But here’s a fun tip: if the newspaper article is from a database like ProQuest, treat it like a print article (with page numbers) if available. If not, use the online format. And never assume your reader will click a link mid-sentence—they won’t.
One last thing: if you’re citing a newspaper article that’s reprinted from a wire service (like the Associated Press), give credit to the original writer. The newspaper is just a vessel. The AP reporter is the real MVP here.
