Fake news. File photoWASHINGTON, Jun 16 USA Today has removed more than 20 publications from its website and other platforms due to the discovery of falsified sources. An internal editorial investigation began after USA Today received a request, related to the veracity of some of the details in the article by Gabriela Miranda, a breaking news reporter.» Verification showed that the quotes of some people were not associated with the declared organizations and, apparently, were fabricated. The existence of other persons quoted could not be independently verified. Some articles contained quotes, which were attributed to other people. As a result, 23 articles were removed from the website and other platforms for not meeting our editorial standards,» USA Today said in a statement. It is noted that the journalist left USA Today. Her last article for publication is dated April 17.
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