When viral rumors spiral, real people get caught in the crossfire—like the...

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When viral rumors spiral, real people get caught in the crossfire—like the innocent lives upended during the Boston Marathon bombing aftermath. It’s easy to get swept up in a digital mob, but you can break the cycle