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In Iran, Journalism Makes Use of Unverified News - NYTimes.com](http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/29/business/media/29coverage.html?partner=rss&emc=rss):

“Check the source” may be the first rule of journalism. But in the coverage of the protests in Iran this month, some news organizations have adopted a different stance: publish first, ask questions later. If you still don’t know the answer, ask your readers.