Faris Tanyos
Faris Tanyos is a news editor for CBSNews.com, where he writes and edits stories and tracks breaking news. Faris started his journalism career as a production assistant and video news editor at KDRV-TV in Medford, Oregon, before transitioning into digital news producing. Before joining CBS News, he worked at local news stations up and down the West Coast, including KOIN-TV in Portland, KGTV in San Diego and CBS Los Angeles. Faris has an economics degree from Oregon State University and is based in San Diego. He can be reached at faris.tanyos@paramount.com. Trump pays tribute to Pennsylvania firefighter killed in rally shooting Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention. NASA map captures extent of punishing heat in U.S. The U.S. has contended with unrelenting temperatures this summer, and a map from NASA paints a dire picture of the scale of those persistent heat waves. Trump rally shooter killed by Secret Service sniper, officials say Sources said the gunman was armed with a rifle and was standing on an elevated structure outside of the cordoned-off rally area, about 200 yards from Trump's stage. 5 human cases of bird flu in Colorado poultry workers, health officials report Symptoms among the new bird flu cases included "fever, chills, coughing and sore throat/runny nose," alongside pink eye and eye tearing, a CDC spokesperson confirmed Monday. Meta ends restrictions on Trump's Facebook, Instagram accounts Meta said it was lifting restrictions placed on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former President Donald Trump 17 months ago, ahead of the Republican National Convention. Boil water advisory issued for all of D.C., Arlington County due to algae blooms The Washington Aqueduct is sourced from the Potomac River and serves as the public water supply for the D.C. area, Arlington County and other portions of Northern Virginia. Authorities say teen armed with replica gun fatally shot by police Police said they spotted what "appeared to be a handgun," but was later determined to be a pellet gun resembling a Glock 17. Floating Gaza aid pier temporarily dismantled due to rough seas U.S. Central Command said the pier will be "rapidly re-anchored," once water conditions are calm. Marian Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, dies at 86 Marian Robinson, the mother of former first lady Michelle Obama, has died at the age of 86, her family announced Friday. Florida deputy who fatally shot U.S. airman is fired following investigation Senior Airman Roger Fortson was in his apartment when he was fatally shot by a deputy. Statistics from Negro Leagues officially added to MLB record books The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Military jet goes down near Albuquerque airport; pilot hospitalized The pilot was able to exit the plane and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, a local fire department official said. Uvalde victims' families sue Meta, video game company and gun manufacturer The wrongful death lawsuits come just two days after the same group of 19 families reached a $2 million settlement with the city of Uvalde over the Robb Elementary School massacre. Trump says he believes Nikki Haley is going to be "on our team in some form" During her first event since suspending her presidential campaign, Nikki Haley said she would "be voting for Trump.'
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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
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- The author provides a factual and unbiased account of the events reported.
- There are no examples of the author twisting facts or presenting information in a slanted manner.
Conflicts of Interest
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- Faris Tanyos has a background in journalism and is currently a news editor for CBSNews.com, which is a reputable news source.
- There are no significant conflicts of interest identified in the articles.
Contradictions
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- However, these contradictions do not significantly impact the overall accuracy of the reporting.
- There are some minor contradictions in the articles, such as details about the number of workers affected by bird flu or specific financial concerns related to Mavis Leno's dementia diagnosis.
Deceptions
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- For example, the article about Jay Leno filing for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia diagnosis does not provide specific information about any financial concerns related to her condition.
- There are some instances where the author could have provided more context or clarification for certain articles.
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Heroic Father Corey Comperatore Shields Family During Shooting at Trump Rally, Leaving Lasting Impact
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024Former firefighter Corey Comperatore, a father of two, was tragically killed shielding his family during a shooting at a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on July 19, 2024. Hundreds paid their respects at his funeral with tributes including bagpipes and gun salute. Survived by wife Helen and daughters. 
Heroic Firefighter Corey Comperatore: Shielding Family During Trump Rally Attack, Remembered at Memorial Service
Broke On: Thursday, 18 July 2024Corey Comperatore, a heroic firefighter and Army Reserve veteran, lost his life shielding his family during the attempted assassination of former President Trump in Pennsylvania. The father of two was hailed as a hero and survived by his wife, daughters, mother, sisters, stepbrother, and pets. Thousands gathered to remember him at a banquet hall filled with fire trucks and police vehicles. Trump honored Comperatore at the Republican National Convention and a fund raised over $6 million for his family and the wounded. Visitation saw hundreds pay their respects. 
Three Workers at Colorado Egg Operation Test Positive for Avian Influenza: CDC Sends Team to Support Investigation
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Three workers at a commercial egg operation in Colorado have tested positive for avian influenza, amid an ongoing multistate outbreak affecting birds and dairy cattle. The risk assessment for the general public remains low, but experts advise against close or long exposure to sick or dead animals, animal poop or bedding. This is only the second such outbreak since December 2022 and comes as national concerns around avian flu reach new heights due to its jump from birds to cattle. 
Boil Water Advisory Issued for D.C., Arlington County: Algae Blooms Affect One Million People
Broke On: Thursday, 04 July 2024A boil water advisory was issued for over one million residents in D.C., Arlington County, and Northern Virginia on July 3, 2024 due to algae blooms in the Potomac River causing elevated turbidity levels. Residents were urged to boil water before consumption and throw out affected beverages or ice. The Washington Aqueduct temporarily transferred all water treatment operations from Dalecarlia to McMillan plant, while adding copper sulfate and sodium permanganate to combat algae growth. The advisory was lifted after confirmed adherence to U.S. EPA standards. 
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Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024Tropical Storm Beryl, located in the Atlantic Ocean, is forecast to intensify into a major hurricane and bring destructive winds and storm surge to the Windward Islands. Hurricane watches have been issued for several Caribbean islands as Beryl strengthens. The NHC also monitors two other potential tropical systems and predicts an above-average Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms. 
Three Atlanta Police Officers Shot and Wounded in Capitol View Neighborhood: Suspect Dies During Encounter
Broke On: Saturday, 11 May 2024Three Atlanta police officers were shot and wounded during an encounter with an armed suspect on May 11, 2024. The suspect, who was also armed with a knife, died at the scene. Two officers underwent surgery for their injuries while the third received only minor treatment. All three are currently alive and stable. 
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Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024The NCAA Women's Tournament is underway with 68 teams competing for the national championship. The top seeds include South Carolina and Iowa, while defending champions LSU are also in contention. With one 12-seed making it out of the first round in five out of six years, beware them as they could potentially upset any higher seeded team. 
Jay Leno Files for Conservatorship of Wife Mavis' Estate Amid Dementia Diagnosis
Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024Jay Leno, a beloved comedian and television host, has filed for conservatorship of his wife Mavis' estate due to her dementia diagnosis. He seeks to be appointed as conservator to ensure she receives proper care after he passes away. 
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Broke On: Saturday, 20 January 2024On January 20th, a Palestinian-American teenager was fatally shot by Israeli troops during clashes in the West Bank. Tawfiq Hijazi sustained critical injuries and died at Palestine Medical Complex in Jerusalem after being hit with live ammunition while throwing stones along a highway near Ramallah.