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    Who's lying? The battle over 'fake news'

    CNN retracted a story about a Russian investment fund and accepted the resignations of three journalists — including a Pulitzer Prize winner. They relied on a single source which CNN calls a "massive break in protocol." Once again, the president attacked the media in a tweet.

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    By Warren Olney • Jun 28, 2017 • 1 min read

    CNN retracted a story about a Russian investment fund and accepted the resignations of three journalists — including a Pulitzer Prize winner. They relied on a single source which CNN calls a "massive break in protocol." Once again, the president attacked the media in a tweet.

    Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders told reporters, "We have gone to a place where if the media can't be trusted to report the news that's a dangerous place for America and I think if that's where certain outlets are going particularly to spike ratings and if that's coming from the top that's more scary and I think that's more disgraceful."

    Erik Wemple, media columnist for the Washington Post, offers an assessment.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Yael Even Or

      Producer, 'Press Play'

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      Devan Schwartz

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Erik Wemple

      Washington Post

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