Medical reporting challenges and journalistic standards
University of Iowa lectures feature Lawrence Altman criticizing medical coverage as too sensational and not sufficiently aggressive. Editors note bloggers and TV reporters rely on generalists. AP guides emphasize credibility, sources, and statistics in medical stories. The piece surveys existing guidelines, translation issues, and consumer-facing challenges in health journalism.
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Did Lone Ranger say Hi Ho or Hi Yo
A columnist revisits the dispute over the Lone Ranger’s yell. He consults experts and notes editors and concludes the hero likely said Hi yo Silver, not Hi ho. The piece wryly questions authority and jokes about other classic calling yells.
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Defense missile plan should await cost and test results
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the national missile defense could cost more than twice the Pentagon figure over 15 years. The president faces pressure to deploy by summer, yet testing is incomplete and data for a reliable decision is unavailable. Deployment should be delayed to avoid election year influence and budget strain.
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TV coverage of Elian saga earns failing grade
A critique decries two days of nonstop Elian Gonzalez coverage for misinformation and rumors. It cites misstatements by TV journalists and pundits, notes ruled out rumors about abuse and drugs, praises Dan Rather, and condemns partisan and sensational reporting across networks.
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