by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2013
Former Alabama Gov George Wallace NOT a Republican, MSNBC Corrects
An MSNBC graphic wrongly said George Wallace -- who was a segregationist governor of Alabama during portions of the 1960s...
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by Sydney Smith on Jun 14, 2013
UK Sun: ‘We apologise to any alien lifeforms for linking them to Scientologists’
The UK Sun newspaper apologized to aliens for a story saying "Flying saucers [were seen] over British Scientology HQ." Yep,...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 13, 2013
Welsh Newspaper IDs Rape Victim with Story, PCC Rules
In its reporting on a trial, the South Wales Argus provided enough information to identify a rape victim, the Press...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 11, 2013
Coroner says Media Coverage of Lucy Meadows’ Transgender Assignment ‘Sensational & Salicious,’ Determines Teacher Committed Suicide
UK coroner Michael Singleton called the media coverage of teacher Lucy Meadows, who had a gender reassignment surgery, "sensational and...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 10, 2013
Toronto Star Admits Lifting Doug Ford Quote from Globe and Mail
In a recent clarification, The Toronto Star fessed up to lifting a quote obtained by the Globe and Mail. The...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 08, 2013
Why 2 Canadian Newspapers Blocked Comments on Mayor Rob Ford’s Crack Video Stories
Two Canadian newspapers decided against letting readers comment on its news stories about the alleged video of Toronto mayor Rob...
by Amanda Fox-Rouch on Jun 07, 2013
ABC News Aired Dying Man’s Last Words, Family Continues Lawsuit for $5 Million over Consent, Privacy
Imagine: Your husband was hit by a truck and died. A year later, as you’re watching an ABC News program,...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 06, 2013
Is Video ‘Gone?’ Gawker Will Wait a Month to Find Owners of Alleged Rob Ford Video before Giving $ to Charity
Gawker editor John Cook is willing to wait a month for the owners of the alleged Rob Ford crack video...
by Sydney Smith on Jun 06, 2013
Rebekah Brooks Pleaded Not Guilty to Phone Hacking, Corruption Charges
Rebekah Brooks pleaded not guilty to five criminal charges in the UK police's investigation into abuse by the media. According...
by David W. Moore on Jun 06, 2013
Gallup Explains Why Its Failed Poll Favored Romney in 2012 Election
At a press conference in Washington on Tuesday, June 3, Frank Newport released the results of an extensive review of...