Explosions at Boston Marathon

[carvers4math]

CNN is really embarrassing itself with this story. They had to retract their earlier report that an arrest had been made. Is it really too much to ask that they verify their sources before they run with the story?

Until they do a report based upon a press release indicating that the investigating entity requires the release of no further information yet runs a story every day whining about the lack of transparency, they are at least superior to the Rag. That's not saying much though.

 

[Cyclonestate78]

Kind of off topic, but what news agencies do people believe to be the most credible? I used to prefer CNN, but obviously not anymore. For business related news, I usually tune in to CNBC and haven't seen much to doubt them.

Are there any credible news sources anymore?

 

[cyhiphopp]

Watching CNN's website today you know they and many other media outlets want one thing, ratings. They report without backing up sources just so they can be the first to report "breaking" news.
I am a teacher and I teach my students, when researching, to back up everything with credible sources. If a bunch of 12 and 13 year olds can do that you would think CNN could also.

But what if those 12 and 13 year olds want to be the FIRST to get their project done?

 

[cowgirl836]

Jon Stewart, Twitter, Reddit. Reddit is really fast and usually has people involved/there who will chime in.


ETA: in response to what news do you consider "credible".

 

[Cyclonestate78]

But what if those 12 and 13 year olds want to be the FIRST to get their project done?

This is how the practice of using anonymous sources began.

 

[carvers4math]

I heard on one of the Comedy Central shows that CNN no longer has any investigative reporters.

 

[BigBake]

Or it could be cleared of non-essential staff and reporters before the suspect is brought in.

yeah, exactly. That's what I was saying. the lockdown occurs after nearly everyone but essential peeps are booted out.

 

[StClone]

Look at what is circled in the image.
Is it incongruous with a report on a terror attack where people died or maimed?

 

[1100011CS]

Kind of off topic, but what news agencies do people believe to be the most credible? I used to prefer CNN, but obviously not anymore. For business related news, I usually tune in to CNBC and haven't seen much to doubt them.

CycloneFanatic, of course.

 

[Cyclone711]

In response to my own question, I think it is becoming apparent that there no longer is one true "credible" news source. I think the best practice is to process as much information about an event as possible from various news/other sources and cross reference the details.

 

[3TrueFans]

Look at what is circled in the image.
Is it incongruous with a report on a terror attack where people died or maimed?

Take it easy Professor Thesaurus.

 

[StClone]

I think he's missing some punctuation, but I'm percolating, that much I know.

I'd say posting an image of a girls *** after a horrible event you're percolating at a teenage level.

 

[StClone]

Take it easy Professor Thesaurus.

I write that always. Sorry if it is difficult.

 

[klamath632]

I'd say posting an image of a girls *** after a horrible event you're are percolating at a teenage level.

I'd say you're one of the people who gets offended really easily.

 

[CykoAGR]

Anybody else have a sudde urge for coffee after all of this percolating talk?

 

[cowgirl836]

did not realize pointing out a moment of childish levity would result in so much panty-twisting.

 

[Angie]

Hey, guys. Guess what. A lot of people were harmed. Let's just get back on topic. Thanks.

 

[StClone]

I'd say you're one of the people who gets offended really easily.

I'd say on the whole not. But I'd like the think the level of discussion on this site should not rival the crap elsewhere.

 

[klamath632]

Hey, guys. Guess what. A lot of people were harmed. Let's just get back on topic. Thanks.

Sorry, Angie, you're right, but I laughed when I read it because we're in the "Off-Topic" forum.

 

[Angie]

"Enough" means "enough." Last warning, guys, no more peeing matches.