Police warn of social media hoaxes in US shooting
Authorities investigating the deadly US school shooting warned Sunday of misinformation circulating on social media about the massacre.
Dec 16, 2012
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Dec 16, 2012
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'Twitter bombs' may deliver late election surprise
As US election day approaches, "Twitter bombs" are expected to fly as part of efforts to swing votes in a close race.
Nov 04, 2012
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US disaster agency tries to dispel social media rumors
FEMA, the US disaster response agency, on Saturday set up a "rumor control" section on its website to dispel misinformation on social networks in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy.
Nov 04, 2012
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Yahoo CEO apologizes for bogus college degree
(AP) -- Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson is sorry for allowing an inaccuracy about his education to appear in his official bio, but not remorseful enough to heed calls for him to resign.
May 08, 2012
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Influencing others through gestures: misleading eyewitnesses
Gestures made during interviews can influence or even misinform eyewitnesses. In addition, eyewitnesses are unlikely to recall the influential gestures being shown to them, new research from the University of Hertfordshire ...
Apr 24, 2012
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EU refers anti-online piracy pact to court
The European Commission said Wednesday it has asked the EU's highest court to rule on the legality of a controversial treaty covering copyright, counterfeiting and Internet freedom.
Feb 22, 2012
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Far more bluefin sold than reported caught: report
Pentagon looks to social media as new battlefield
The Pentagon is asking scientists to figure out how to detect and counter propaganda on social media networks in the aftermath of Arab uprisings driven by Twitter and Facebook.
Jul 21, 2011
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Eyewitness memory susceptible to misinformation after testing
(PhysOrg.com) -- Last week, the Orlando Sentinel newspaper reported that Palm Beach County, Fla., law enforcement is working to develop a consistent set of rules for eyewitnesses, hoping it will help prevent ...
Feb 08, 2011
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