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NPR’s Alito Mistake and Media Trust | US News

NPR accidentally reported Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s retirement — a major scoop that turned out to be a total mix-up. The story, pulled quickly after a court spokesperson denied any official statement, sparked outrage and debate over media reliability, especially given reporter Nina Totenberg’s long-standing ties to the court and her past relationship with Justice Ginsburg. The incident reignites conversations about media trust, funding pressures, and how big outlets handle high-stakes political stories — even when they’re just wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…

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