There have been conflicting media reports about whether a suspect has been arrested in connection with the Boston Marathon explosions. The reports are confusing, but we’re working to sort through them and draw lessons from the mistakes. The coverage is a reminder of the challenges of reporting breaking news story quickly and accurately. Here is how the information has played out so far.

Here’s a Storify of how the media reports have played out.

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