Sam Roberts

Sam Roberts is a reporter on the Obituaries desk at The New York Times, assigned to write history's first draft of the legacy of notable lives. He covers urban affairs in New York as a reporter, columnist, domestic correspondent and editor for The Times and The New York Daily News for more than 50 years. He has hosted

Biography:  https://www.nytimes.com/by/sam-roberts

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

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Conflicts of Interest

100%

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Contradictions

90%

Examples:

  • Anderson managed to retain a quick wit and biting sense of humor during his ordeal.
  • Donald Payne Jr. passed away in Newark during his sixth term in Congress.
  • Terry Anderson was held captive for 2,454 days.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. Passes Away at 65: Trailblazing Representative and Father of Three

New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. Passes Away at 65: Trailblazing Representative and Father of Three

Broke On: Thursday, 20 April 2023 Congressman Donald Payne Jr., a trailblazing New Jersey representative and advocate for health care, lead-testing, and cancer prevention, passed away at 65 due to diabetes complications. His father was also a historic figure in New Jersey politics. A special election will be held to fill his vacant seat.
Renowned Journalist Terry Anderson's Seven-Year Ordeal as a Hostage: Courage and Commitment to Journalism Prevailed

Renowned Journalist Terry Anderson's Seven-Year Ordeal as a Hostage: Courage and Commitment to Journalism Prevailed

Broke On: Sunday, 21 April 2024 Renowned journalist Terry Anderson, 76, passed away in 2024. Best known for surviving as a hostage held by Islamic militants for nearly seven years after being abducted in Beirut in 1985. Determination and commitment to journalism led to his release as the last of 18 Western hostages.