"Twisting and omitting" are, i fear, more frequent that we may realize. I believe that this is not so much the result of individual editors' meddling as it is the fault of higher ups. When newspapering (and other media) becomes a corporate business rather than a calling, we all suffer.

Even with independent reporting, there is bound to be a bias to one degree or another. I don't mind this, if I know who is leaning which way and if the reporter doesn't deny her or his perspective.