Misinformation In The Media

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the rebels had rallied support, due to the fact that Americans knew they were being put in concentration camps. Americans anger over Cuba flowed in to the newspapers. Randolf Hearst and Joseph Pulitzer printed articles and comic strips about Spain oppressing Cuba. This was so he could survive the deadly competition for the readers. On February 15, 1898, the Maine , a U.S. battleship exploded killing 266 American crewmen in Havana harbor. On the front page of Joseph Pulitzer�s Thursday, February 17, 1981 edition of World, the headline read �Main Explosion Caused By Bomb Or Torpedo?�. Meanwhile, there was no concrete evidence to even assume that Spain had anything to do with the devastation of the Maine.
This is perfect example of misinformation. Misinformation in the news usually has little or no evidence, witnesses, or published experts in the article or report. Therefore, it would be wise to question articles without valid support or evidence.
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Biased reporting can easily be seen in any newspaper�s sports page. The World Series was the first page of the section in the Daily News. This newspaper prides itself on being New York�s hometown newspaper. The Yankees, one of New York�s baseball team, happens to be in the World Series this year. They won Game 1. The score was 4-1. Headlines in this paper include �Yanks Roll� and �Rocked!� These articles ooze with statements about how the Yankees are excellent players and the Braves need to practice in order to ...

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