Guardian: The New York Times apologized after a story about a balcony collapse in California that left five of Ireland’s citizens dead was denounced by the country’s government officials. The article said that students traveling to Berkeley, Calif., on J-1 visas, like those that died in the collapse, were “not just a source of aspiration, but also a source of embarrassment for Ireland.” The tone of the piece inspired widespread condemnation. “It was never our intention to blame the victims and we apologize if the piece left that impression,” said Times spokesperson Eileen Murphy.