When Considering the Accuracy and Reliability of a News Source

When considering the accuracy and reliability of a news source, which of the following choices is true?

A) An individual should seek to determine if the information can be independently corroborated by reliable sources.
B) It is safe for an individual to assume that if it is posted online, the information has already been independently fact-checked.
C) The government regulates all news outlets and sources, whether online or offline.
D) The individual should consider comparing the source to other similar sites to see if the information matches.