An essay on the subject of films about poets referred in error to the suicide of Ted Hughes’s second wife. His partner Assia Wevill killed herself in 1969 – but Carol Hughes, his second wife, is alive. We apologise for this mistake (Film, 31 October, page 19, Guide). Link
An article by Katie Lau which ran in yesterday’s Life section headlined “Divas celebrate a love that endures” incorrectly identified composer Joseph Koo Ka-fai as being deceased. The error is regretted. The celebrated musician is in fact very much alive.
Iranian aviation: A Sept. 15 article in Section A about the poor safety record of Iran’s civil aviation industry said the managing director of Aria Air and his son were among those killed in a plane crash in late July. The son was not on the flight and was not killed.
Correction: Because of an editing error, a story in yesterday’s Metro section about Curt Schilling’s possible run for Senate incorrectly referred to former senator Edward W. Brooke III as being dead. Because of a reporting error, his surname was also misspelled.
IN "Vision for a hospice served up at brekkie" (NewsMail, August 25) the NewsMail incorrectly reported Veronique Dorron’s husband had passed away. The NewsMail wishes to advise Ms Dorron’s husband remains in good health. The NewsMail apologises for any distress caused.
A story about domestic violence striking a Martinez family incorrectly stated that the son of murder victim Catalina Torres was an orphan. His father is still alive. 
A passing reference in a sketch yesterday unintentionally brought the life of the actor Peter Sallis to a premature end (Wordsmith Hoggart has his say, page 12). Many apologies. 
WE would like to apologise for an error on our website earlier today whereby a headline incorrectly said that a motorcyclist who had been in an accident had died.
An obituary published Wednesday for Martha M. Webb, 39, was erroneous. Webb, who lives in Portland, is not deceased. Bateman Carroll Funeral Home was not involved in the placement of the obituary. The Oregonian regrets publication of the error. 
A story in Monday’s Spectator about the Sheraton falcons incorrectly reported that Bill Manson, husband of volunteer Ann Manson, had died. In fact, Bill Manson is alive and well and still very active in the community.
We incorrectly said that South Korean President Lee Myung-bak had killed himself. It was actually former President Roh Moo-hyun who committed suicide. 
DOHERTY ALIVE: An article in Crossroads on Thursday incorrectly described Delaware athlete Billy Doherty. He is alive. 
In last Saturday’s Post Homes, the cover story about Peter Freedand the Fashion House development incorrectly said his father hadp assed away. Mr. Freed Sr. is very much still with us. We apologize for the error. 
In a story in yesterday’s Times on the Trenton Softball Hall of Fame, Harvey Hyman was referred to as the “late” Harvey Hyman. Mr. Hyman is alive and well. The Times apologizes for the error.
Greatly exaggerated: Perth theatre director Raymond Omodei assures us that he is alive and well after he was referred to as “the late Ray Omodei” in the obituary of architect Jeff Considine (Architect was pioneer of green design, page 77, April 7). We regret any embarrassment or inconvenience the error caused.
A Page One story yesterday about the women’s social networking website CafeMom and its founder, Andrew Shue, referred incorrectly to Shue’s father as deceased. James Shue lives in Indianapolis.
The following post appeared earlier this afternoon with the headline “RIP Natasha Richardson 1963–2009.” Since that time, TONY’s sources have clarified the situation: Richardson is brain dead but has not passed away. Sources close to the family indicate that they regard this as death. We will update you on this sad story as circumstances warrant. We apologize to the family and to our readers. 
The Second Reading column in the March 6 Style section mistakenly said writer James Salter is dead. 
In a story contained in WENN’s 2nd feed on 16 February 09, headlined “HARTNETT WINS BEST NEWCOMER FOR WEST END DEBUT”, we referred to FRANKIE VALLI as “the late singer”. We wish to make it clear that Frankie Valli has not passed away, and should not therefore have been referred to by WENN as “the late singer”. We would also like to apologise to Frankie Valli for any embarrassment or offence this article may have caused. Please amend this information in your database and on your websites. We apologise for any inconvenience caused………. WENN Editor.
In yesterday’s story a subbing error incorrectly implied that Ben Heather’s grandfather had died. We’re sorry about that. He’s very much alive.
An editorial in yesterday’s Gazette incorrectly reported that Jean Lapierre, former president of the union representing the city’s blue-collar workers, is dead. We are pleased to report that Mr. Lapierre is in fact alive. We sincerely regret the error and apologize to Mr. Lapierre. 
In a Jan. 26 “Sports Nut,” Charles P. Pierce originally referred to the Eternal Word Television Network’s “late Mother Angelica.” While she no longer makes live appearances on the air due to her ill health, Mother Angelica is still living. Editor
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- 'Daily Show' Producers, Writers Say They're Serious about Media CriticismPoynter Institute | November 17, 2009The Daily Show has a fact checker on staff!
- A Speculative Post on the Idea of Algorithmic Authority Clay Shirkyshirky.com | November 15, 2009
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- Toward a Slow-News Movement Mediactivemediactive.com | November 8, 2009Dan Gillmor on speed v. accuracy
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