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General Standards and Practices for Hearst Newspapers

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General Standards and Practices for Hearst Newspapers A news organization's credibility relies on a foundation of trust: trust that the newsroom will aggressively seek out the news and unapologetically relay it to the public; trust that it will report the news accurately, fairly and impartially; and trust that its journalists will conduct themselves professionally and ethically as they carry out the important charge of informing their communities. Maintaining the trust of…

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