As an ex-journalist, I always wonder why outlets do this now

We didn't used to do it. We confirmed it and then came up with a different angle if we were second. Is there a new rule or unwritten expectation around citing the first report? Or is this CYA in case the report is wrong?

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Posted: 06/09/2017 at 12:30PM

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Congrats Mr. LaBlue, TSL gets mention in Baltimore Sun -- Old Line Hokie 06/09/2017 11:32AM

As an ex-journalist, I always wonder why outlets do this now -- WestyHokie 06/09/2017 12:30PM

I remember a few years back ESPN got roughed up for no-credit news. -- Brandon Patterson 06/09/2017 1:31PM

I think it is CYA in a lot of cases, especially with weak information -- OBX 06/09/2017 1:15PM

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As an ex-journalist, I always wonder why outlets do this now

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