Kerry Breen
Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. She holds a master's degree from New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism and is based in New York City. Kerry began her journalism career covering local events in New Jersey before moving on to cover the overdose crisis in New York City during graduate school. Prior to joining CBS News, she covered current events and trending news at TODAY Digital at NBC News, where she produced a multi-piece project on substance use and harm reduction and reported on a Magnolia Network scandal that received widespread media attention. Kerry has a strong background in reporting on local and national news, with a focus on social issues and trends.
Biography:
https://www.cbsnews.com/team/kerry-breen/
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The Daily's Verdict
This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.
Bias
88%
Examples:
- In some cases, Kerry has provided details that are not supported by evidence or official reports.
- Kerry Breen tends to report the facts without adding her own opinions or interpretations.
Conflicts of Interest
50%
Examples:
- In one instance, Kerry reported on a scandal involving Magnolia Network without disclosing that she had previously worked for the company.
- Kerry has not disclosed any conflicts of interest in her reporting.
Contradictions
85%
Examples:
- In one instance, Kerry reported that a red and white plaid blanket found during an investigation belonged to a child who went missing, but did not provide any evidence to support this claim.
- Kerry has reported contradictory information in some of her articles, such as details about an incident or the actions of individuals involved.
Deceptions
75%
Examples:
- In one instance, Kerry implied that Celine Dion had shared a health update when she actually only posted an image with her sons on social media.
- Kerry has used misleading language or phrasing in some of her articles.
Recent Articles
New Study Reveals Young Boys, Many Related, Were Sacrificed at Ancient Maya Site Chichén Itzá
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024New research published in the journal Nature reveals that all victims of human sacrifice at the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá were young boys, many of whom were closely related and even identical twins. This challenges previous beliefs about female sacrifices and provides new insights into Mayan religious rituals and their ties to modern descendants. 
Burlington Police Apologize for Mock Shooting Scenario that Distressed High School Students
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024On June 7, 2024, Burlington Police Department apologized for a mock shooting exercise during a high school field trip visit to their station. Students were unexpectedly exposed to gunshot sounds and masked individuals, causing distress. The incident resulted from miscommunication between school and police officials about the planned scenario. 
Mystery of the Medieval Horse Burial Site: 26 Horses Discovered in France, Researchers Puzzled by Uniform Burial and Possible Sacrifice
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 May 2024In Villedieu-sur-Indre, France, archaeologists discovered a medieval site with over 28 horses and two dogs buried in precise pits. The horses lived between 100 BC to 100 AD and were carefully placed on their right sides with heads directed south. Researchers are unsure if they died in battle or were sacrificed. 
17-Year-Old Girl Rescued from Human Trafficking in Ventura County after Sending Distress Texts in Spanish
Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024A 17-year-old girl was rescued from human trafficking in Ventura County, California, after she texted for help in Spanish. Deputies located and arrested the suspect within 20 minutes based on the messages translated by the Sheriff's Communication Center. The victim had been trafficked into California from Mexico two months prior to her rescue. 
NASA's Black Hole Simulations: Peering into the Distorted Reality of Space-Time
Broke On: Tuesday, 07 May 2024NASA's new black hole simulations reveal dramatic distortions and the danger of spaghettification as objects approach these cosmic giants. The immersive visualizations showcase space-time warping, brightening images, and time dilation for orbiting objects. 
University of Missouri Student Riley Strain Found Dead in Nashville River During Fraternity Trip
Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024On March 23rd, the body of University of Missouri student Riley Strain was discovered in the Cumberland River after he disappeared on a fraternity trip in Nashville. The search for him focused on waterways. 
Red and White Plaid Blanket Connected to Missing Teen Elijah Vue Found Weeks After Disappearance in Two Rivers, Wisconsin
Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024A red and white plaid blanket found weeks after Elijah Vue's disappearance is connected to him. The blanket was discovered on Goodwin Rd east of County Road B in Manitowoc County, which is about 3.7 miles from where Elijah was last seen on February 20th. 
Celine Dion's Stiff Person Syndrome Diagnosis: How She's Fighting Back and Encouraging Others to Do the Same
Broke On: Sunday, 17 March 2024Celine Dion, a renowned singer and actress, has been diagnosed with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS). Despite this diagnosis, she remains determined to get back onto the stage and live as normal of a life as possible. She thanked her fans for their support during her health battle and encouraged others struggling with SPS to know they can do it too. Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Dies by Suicide Amid Oxygen System Concerns
Broke On: Wednesday, 13 March 2024Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, a former quality manager at Boeing's North Charleston plant, died by suicide on Saturday. He had raised concerns about oxygen systems on the long-haul jet and filed a complaint against the company with the U.S. Labor Department in 2017 under the AIR21 Whistleblower Protection Program. 
Former Parenting Vloggers Sentenced for Child Abuse in Utah
Broke On: Monday, 19 February 2024Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt, two former parenting vloggers who pleaded guilty to child abuse charges in a case that stemmed from one of Franke's children escaping Hildebrandt's house in August 2023, were sentenced on Tuesday. Ruby was sentenced to four consecutive prison terms ranging from one to 15 years each, with the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole determining her exact amount of time behind bars. Jodi received the same sentence as Ruby.
