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trabblepvd t1_j6x1av0 wrote

Reply to comment by Proof-Variation7005 in Man claims self-defense in Providence landlord homicide by Rogue-Island-Pirate

I think updating a news story would involve a disclaimer saying what was changed and why. Its probably more efficient to make a new story as new info comes out and letting the old one stand with its publication date. Probably dates back to and reflects on print editions of newspapers, and that history even if print still isnt the primary delivery anymore.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j6xjmpt wrote

I think links stories get updated pretty regularly now. That's pretty normal. As long as the header has time originally posted and timestamps for any updates, that's pretty standard for news in the 21st century.

For a story like this the initial post would be "Heavy police presence at address" then probably updated it was a shooting, then updated it was a fatal shooting, then updated with more detail after they get a more formal story/background info or whatever.

I wish media outlets would wait until there's a little more verifiable info to report before the first one, but people act like it's some kind of "Gotcha!" if another outlet has the link up earlier so the public ruins everything.

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