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How the Syrian War Subreddit Scoops Mainstream Media

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How a 22-year-old law student and five moderators have been using social media to track down news from the front lines in Syria—and scoop mainstream media.

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On the afternoon of October 31, U.S. media outlets began reporting evidence of an Israeli airstrike targeting Hezbollah-bound missiles in Syria that occurred the night before.

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