CNN faced a torrent of criticism, including from a Democratic lawmaker, for its headline about an American hostage being killed by Hamas.
"Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin has died, family confirms via statement," CNN's original headline said. The original headline was quick to garner criticism, accusing the network of language that was "f---ked up" and "exonerating terrorists."
Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-NY, said, "Newsflash for the media: Hostages like Hersh Goldberg Polin...