Know Your News: How journalists verify information in their stories

Reporters and editors rely on original documents, recordings and multiple interviews

By: Kelly Burch

Outlets: Granite State News Collaborative

Published: September 29, 2025

Words: 1,054

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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There’s an old saying in journalism: “If your mother says she loves you, check it out.”

The adage underscores a fundamental aspect of responsible news reporting: the need to verify and fact-check all information, and bring a healthy dose of skepticism to even things that seem as obvious as a mother’s love.

I’ve never personally asked my mom to prove her love, but in my 18 years as a reporter, I have asked sources …

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