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CBS News’ 60 Minutes Twitter Account Hacked, Fake Tweet Posted

CBS News' Twitter account for 60 Minutes was hacked last Saturday and a phony tweet was posted. The fake tweet…

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NPR Hacked by Syrian Electronic Army, Says it’s made ‘Necessary Corrections’

The Syrian Electronic Army has hacked another news site.  In recent months the group has hacked BBC Twitter accounts, the…

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Kate Middleton Topless Pics Photographer Could go to Jail

Last year, French magazine Closer published topless pictures of Kate Middleton (aka the Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William's wife)…

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Sarah Palin Wants to Invade Czech Republic? Polish Magazine Hoaxed by Satire Site’s Fake Quotes

Polish magazine Wprost was hoaxed by a satire article claiming Sarah Palin wanted President Obama to invade the Czech Republic…

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Philippines Newspaper Hoaxed by Fake Photo of Time Magazine, Says Sorry for Front-Page ‘Mistake’

The Philippines Daily Inquirer fessed up to publishing a hoax image on its April 20 front page. The fake photo…

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Tsarnaevs didn’t rob 7-Eleven, Zooey Deschanel NOT suspect, More Errors in Boston Marathon Bombings Coverage:

In the ten days since the Boston Marathon bombings, there have been a handful of errors and ethical issues in…

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12 plus Anonymous Sources told Politico that NYTimes Editor Jill Abramson is the B-Word

Dylan Byers of Politico has written a bizarre hatchet job of NY Times executive editor Jill Abramson.  Apparently, she is…

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Reuters Deputy Social Media Editor Fired for Boston Marathon Tweets?

Matthew Keys was fired from Reuters just a month after he was accused  of helping Anonymous hack the Los Angeles…

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NYTimes: ‘We Tend not to Accept Native Advertising or Branded Content’

The New York Times recently highlighted a sometimes controversial new practice in advertising -- sponsored content on news sites, also…

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UConn Coach Geno Auriemma Needs ‘Big Lesson in Humility,’ Sports Blogger Retracts Criticism

Chattanoogan.com blogger and veteran sports broadcaster Randy Smith retracted his April 10 blogpost, apologized for quoting Geno Auriemma, head coach…

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