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When it comes to breaking news, things get chaotic fast. Reporters are always trying to be the first to know what happens, but if they’re not careful, it can lead to inaccurate or misleading information. For instance, when NPR reported that Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords had died at a Tucson shooting, it was based on bad information from sources. Private citizens can speculate about what’s going on, but journalists have a much bigger responsibility to be accurate. This means you should always do your own first hand reporting on breaking news stories, instead of relying on rumor or guesswork.
