Calls for Media Independence at International Press Institute assembly
Trinidad and Tobago's president, George Maxwell Richards, called for the media to be independent, the Liberian Observer reported. Richards also…
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Times of London Sued for Libel
Related, The Times of London removed claims about a "former medical doctor" for a UK soccer team from an article.…
Suspended Politico Reporter Making ‘Transition to the Next Phase of his Career’
Politico and its suspended White House correspondent Joe Williams "mutually decided that the best step for him is to begin…
Fake Shark Photos Make Social Media Rounds Again, This Time Sharks Doctored into Florida Photos
More fake photos have circulated of sharks swimming in waters where they don't belong. As we have written, last month…
UK Sunday Times Apologizes, Pays Libel Settlement over Gaddafi Claims
The Sunday Times of London apologized and paid a former politician a libel settlement, the Press Gazette reported.
Fox News Apologizes for Showing Wrong Pic with Jerry Sandusky Coverage
Fox News apologized for wrongly showing footage of Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels during its coverage of former Penn State assistant…
Liz Smith: ‘If I Had An Editor or a Publisher, Maybe I Wouldn’t have’ reported Nora Ephron’s Death ‘Hours’ Before it happened
Gossip columnist Liz Smith reported the death of writer Nora Ephron "hours" before it happened, the New York Times noted.
NYT Public Editor: Abuse Article Needed more Support
New York Times public editor Arthur Brisbane questioned the Times magazine's widely-read June 10 article "Prep-School Predators." Brisbane wrote that…
Bloomberg TV: Sorry for ‘Innocent Mistake’ Saying Our Anchor was ‘Pulitzer-Prize Nominated’
A Bloomberg TV ad wrongly claims that "its morning anchor, Betty Liu," was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, MSNBC reported.…
CNN’s iReport Runs Hoax Story Musician Gotye Committed Suicide
A CNN iReport post wrongly reported that musician Gotye died, blog Zap2it reported. The iReport, which has since been removed and…