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John's Notebook: How do we stop fake news?

How do we stop lies from entering the American bloodstream? The editor of the debunking website Snopes has a rule: if a story arouses an emotional response in you, double-check it. Or, as reporters say, "If your mother tells you she loves you. Check it out."
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