Can you have a question as a headline in a newspaper article?

Question

Can you have a question as a headline in a newspaper article?

Answer 1

While it is rare, yes, it is acceptable. Also, you can put in a headline "Questions raised about..."

If you want to be more professional without the actual question mark be specific about the question asked if there is enough room.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Once in a great while it can be very effective.

Say you were doing a Saturday story on John Edwards (meaning, not the day the news broke). A headline of analysis could be: "What was Edwards thinking?" If it matched the story's tone, it could be very effective.

Answer 3

Yes, but it's a technique that should be used sparingly.