Christopher Cann

Christopher Cann is a dedicated journalist who has made significant contributions to the field of news reporting. He currently serves as a national news reporter for USA TODAY, where he covers breaking news stories from across the country. Prior to this role, Cann worked as a criminal justice reporter for the Orlando Sentinel and a public safety reporter for the Tallahassee Democrat. His background in journalism is diverse, and he has demonstrated expertise in covering a range of topics related to crime, public safety, weather events, and other breaking news stories. In 2021, Cann graduated from the University of Florida with a degree that further solidified his knowledge and skills in journalism. Originating from Long Island, New York, he now resides in Orlando, Florida where he continues to make an impact through his reporting.

Biography:  https://www.usatoday.com/staff/7090559002/christopher-cann/

85%

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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

90%

Examples:

  • Christopher Cann is a national news reporter for USA TODAY. Previously, he covered criminal justice for the Orlando Sentinel and public safety for the Tallahassee Democrat.
  • Originally from Long Island, New York, he currently lives in Orlando, Florida.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • At least 22 people were killed during Memorial Day weekend as deadly weather hit the southern Plains region.
  • Cities potentially affected by the storms include San Antonio, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Pueblo, Colorado.
  • Over 25 million people from southern Texas and New Mexico to Kansas and Colorado are at risk from the storms.
  • The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center warns of strong wind gusts, hail larger than 2 inches in diameter, and isolated tornadoes in west Texas.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • Law enforcement are searching Monday for a young girl after her mother was fatally shot.

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Broke On: Sunday, 02 June 2024 Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and heavy rain are expected to hit the central and southern US through the weekend. The Plains region, including Texas and Nebraska, face a high risk of severe weather. Residents in affected areas are advised to stay informed and take necessary precautions.
Amber Alert Issued for Missing 5-Year-Old Girl in Kentucky

Amber Alert Issued for Missing 5-Year-Old Girl in Kentucky

Broke On: Tuesday, 30 January 2024 An Amber Alert was issued for a missing 5-year-old girl named Lela Black from Princeton, Kentucky. The child is believed to be with her biological father Byron Black who has been accused of murdering her mother Kelly Black on Sunday. Officials say that the suspect and child are in a 1996 Chevrolet Silverado with paint peeling off the hood and a California license plate number 5J83779. The Kentucky State Police urge anyone with information about Lela or Byron Black to call them at (270) 676-3313.