The following is an excerpt from OpinionJournal.com’s “Best of the Web” written by the editor, James Taranto.

Other Than That, the Story Was Accurate 
“An earlier version of this column incorrectly described Turkey’s geographical location. Europe is to Turkey’s west, not to its east.”–New York Times, June 13

Flee Arizona 
Or, if You Lack That Option 
At Least Stay Indoors
 

“Ariz. Asks for Haikus to Promote Dust Storm Safety”–headline, Associated Press, June 13

Police Suspect Fowl Play 
“Bird Breeder: Burglars Stole 350 Rare Birds Worth More Than $80,000”–headline, WFOR-TV website (Miami), June 14

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NOTE:  James Taranto is on assignment. Today’s excerpts are from the June 14 BOTW archives.