This is what CNN looked like on 9/11:
http://i.imgur.com/tqnVwp6.jpg
All the major sites switched to something like this when the internet slowed to a halt. I assume they've always had a minimal version ready in case something like it happens again.
http://i.imgur.com/tqnVwp6.jpg
All the major sites switched to something like this when the internet slowed to a halt. I assume they've always had a minimal version ready in case something like it happens again.
It's not text only but it's considerably more minimal than most news websites, loads almost instantly, doesn't have auto play content, and is considered a reputable source.
The BBC used to be similar but their international website is awful now (slow to load, more adverts, and less emphasis on actual news).