PhotoDatelines are the pride of The New York Times. However, as with so many newspaper conventions that have migrated to mobile devices, laptops and desktop computers, datelines can mystify contemporary readers. Though few Times journalists have such lofty datelines to their credit, almost all have their favorites. “I couldn’t get to the actual eruption site, so I datelined it from the closest place I visited, SKAFTAFELL,” he said. Advertisement Continue reading the main story“One dateline I like to think I deserved was TRANQUILLITY BASE, July 21,” Mr. Wilford said.

Source: New York Times April 16, 2017 21:33 UTC