The good news: The New York Times called shenanigans on a quote in the same story the quote appeared in, saying "This is false." The less-exciting news: It happened in a story about competing pizza restaurants. But still, as Jay Rosen points out, praise is in order. This is something journalism needs more of, and if it has to start with a pizza feud, so be it.
NYT: It's OK for a newspaper to say a source is lying
A reminder that the news does not reflect reality
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Immigration consultant fraud leaves Chinese family broke
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Former Army reservist admits firebombing Pennsylvania governor's home on Passover
Cody Allen Balmer, 38, will spend 25 to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to attempting to murder Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in an April arson attack. Newly released… READ THE REST
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