When CNN and Reuters part ways...

Today's New York Times reports on one of the consequences of CNN parting ways with Reuters.

At CNN, No Reuters, or bin Laden describes the process by which CNN tried to cover bin Laden's latest taped message. Reuters distributed it to its other partner agencies, but CNN was a full half-hour behind in getting the footage. It ran archival footage with a transcript in the meantime.

In 24-hour TV journalism, this is a major fumble.