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Times to Mayor of Paris: Whoops!

Fake letter blasting Kennedy draws quick apology, explanation

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 22, 2008 2:44 PM CST

(Newser) – The New York Times has apologized to the mayor of Paris for publishing a letter purportedly from him that was actually a hoax. The paper didn't confirm the origins of the letter, which described Caroline Kennedy's bid for Hillary Clinton's Senate seat as "both... Read full story »

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