Don?t watch cable news. Shut off Twitter. You?d be better off cleaning your gutters.
By?Farhad Manjoo|in Slate
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CNN’s coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing has been flawed at times.
Screen Grab Courtesy of CNN/YouTube
Screen Grab Courtesy of CNN/YouTube
Inspired by the events of the past week, here?s a handy guide for anyone looking to figure out what exactly is going on during a breaking news event. When you first hear about a big story in progress, run to your television. Make sure it?s securely turned off.