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 article misstated the International Energy Agency’s prediction of American self-sufficiency in energy production. The agency said 55 percent of the improvement would come from more oil production and 45 percent from improvements in energy efficiency. It did not say that domestic oil production would rise 55 percent. Also, an earlier version of a photo caption with this article misidentified the equipment shown in use in an oil field in Greensburg, Kan. It is a pump jack, not an oil rig.”–New York Times, Nov. 12

And Boy Are Their Arms Tired
“Democrats Still Hold Most Alabama Courthouse Offices”–headline, Associated Press, Nov. 12

News of the Tautological

  • “An inmate serving a life sentence for murder has died in prison.”–STV website (Scotland), Nov. 12
  • “Authorities Search for Missing Man”–headline, Soo Evening News (Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.), Nov. 13

Bottom Story of the Day
“French Shrug at Petraeus’ Adultery”–headline, CNN.com, Nov. 13

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