I found this front page on newseum.org. I thought it was a really good example of front page layout and design.
More and more people seem to fear that sex offenders live in their towns. The big headline calls that to attention. The word sex is in noticeably larger type than the rest giving emphasis to the headline.
I thought the ropes around the word sex was really clever and really gripping.
The image next to the headline is well placed and the colors are easy to see and make it easy on the readers eyes.
I also liked the image on the right side. It's a great picture and works well with the story.
Overall, I liked the design and liked how the main story takes up two thirds of the page, emphasizing its importance.