When confirming information that could be in doubt,
A) have two people confirming it on camera, it's good enough.
B) trusting eyewitnesses is part of the journalistic Attribution process.
C) always ask how sources know what they know and why are they telling you.
D) use Wikipedia for confirmation.

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Always asking how sources know what they know and why they are telling you is important to verify the authenticity of the information. It helps journalists to understand the background of the information and the motivations behind it. Having two people confirming it on camera can be a good backup, but it doesn't necessarily validate the information. Trusting eyewitnesses is also part of the Attribution process, but it should be done cautiously as eyewitnesses can sometimes have biases or misunderstand what happened. Using Wikipedia for confirmation is not recommended as it is not a reliable source.

When Confirming Information That Could Be in Doubt