We are surrounded by news and media. Accessing information about any topic or world event has always been challenging. Yet despite living in an age where information-on-demand is only a click away, misinformation abounds. News programs mislead, pundits exaggerate, and articles distort.

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3. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/marines-recruiting-surges-services-struggle-rcna97120
4. This is a recent news article please identify its key claims. Essentially, you will be acting as a fact-checker for the news.
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6. Attempt to find corroborating information that verifies the article's claims.
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8. Use primary sources whenever available.
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10. Post links to the information you find.
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12. If information is found that disproves the key claims of the article, post that instead.
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