The explanation: Romney is spending more time talking to primary voters and less time talking to check writers.

NPR: Sen. Obama Breaks Fundraising Record

The unfortunate writers had omitted to double-check his Wikipedia discography, and collectively fell victim to Wiki-hoaxers.

CNN: Use with caution: The perils of Wikipedia

The Assignment Desk Editors will gather and check the facts of the story before sending it on to the writers.

CNN: STUDENT HANDOUT: "WERE YOU LISTENING?" SCAVENGER HUNT

Writers who made up the names of Georgia natives terrorised by giant chickens would be asked to check in the telephone book to make sure they did not exist.

ECONOMIST: Eddie Clontz