Can the Star-Telegram be trusted as a reliable source of news?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the lack of trust in the Star-Telegram newspaper and the skepticism towards their accuracy. The speaker mentions finding other sources of information about the destruction of documents by Texas police and provides links to multiple articles. They also express their belief in the reliability of headlines versus retractions in the news.
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And we all know what a bastion of truth the Star-Telegram represents...

I mean, its my home paper, and the stories they have published concerning myself or my colleagues have been so absolutely 100% inaccurate I have become accustomed on sunday morning to this :

" Bring me coffee!
Bring me the paper!
Bring me a bucket!"

Frankly, I trust the Dialy Mirror and the london Sun before I trust the stupid hacks at the star telegram...

Ack. WTF new thread?!
 
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Well, I can understand your skepticism. However, I also find it improbable that a ligitimate, US newspaper would make that big of a lie. So, I decided to look for more sources of the same information about the destruction of documents by Texas police, and I came upon the following:

http://www.boston.com/dailynews/141/technology/Texas_police_destroy_search_re:.shtml [Broken]
http://news.findlaw.com/politics/s/20030521/politicstexasdc.html
http://www.txcn.com/texassouthwest/stories/052203dntexdps.585f0.html [Broken]
http://www.dallasnews.com/latestnews/stories/052203dntexdps.585f0.html [Broken]
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A33006-2003May23.html [Broken]
 
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It just does you good to remember: headline on page 1, retration on page 30...
 

1. Can the Star-Telegram be considered a credible source of news?

Yes, the Star-Telegram has been a trusted source of news in the Fort Worth, Texas area since 1906. It has won numerous awards for its journalism and is considered a reliable source by many readers and industry professionals.

2. Does the Star-Telegram have a bias in its reporting?

Like all news organizations, the Star-Telegram may have its own biases, but it strives to provide objective and unbiased reporting. It has a code of ethics that its journalists must adhere to, and they are trained to present all sides of a story.

3. How does the Star-Telegram fact-check its articles?

The Star-Telegram has a team of fact-checkers who verify information and sources before publishing a story. They also rely on reputable sources and interviews with experts to ensure the accuracy of their reporting.

4. Are opinion pieces labeled as such in the Star-Telegram?

Yes, the Star-Telegram clearly labels opinion pieces as such to differentiate them from news articles. They also have a separate section for opinion pieces, allowing readers to distinguish between news and opinions.

5. Does the Star-Telegram have a corrections policy?

Yes, the Star-Telegram has a corrections policy in place. If they make a mistake in their reporting, they will publish a correction and update the article accordingly. They also have a dedicated email address for readers to report any errors they may find.

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