News of the Tautological

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

• “Correction: A previous version of this piece stated that John McCain checked his watch during Mitt Romney’s speech. The article on McCain’s wrist was a bracelet.”–Washington Post, Jan. 5
• “An earlier version of this post stated that Cardinal Edward M. Egan ‘turned 80’ in April 2012. Cardinal Egan will turn 80 in April 2012.”–New York Times website, Jan. 6

Out on a Limb
“Fears Rising That Yemen President Won’t End Rule”–headline, Associated Press, Jan. 5

News of the Tautological
“Santorum Faces a GOP Crowd in New Hampshire Different From Iowa”–headline, McClatchy Newspapers, Jan. 5

Bottom Stories of the Day
“Scientists Back ‘Significant Broadening’ of Climate Research Amid Tight Budgets”–headline, CNN.com, Jan. 5

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