Analysis Summary:

The article's accuracy is mixed. It makes claims about William Langewiesche's career and style that are difficult to verify with the provided sources. The "Steve McQueen of Journalism" moniker suggests a potential for positive bias, framing him in a flattering light.

Detailed Analysis:

• Claim:** "He was a master of long form narratives, often involving high-stakes topics." This is difficult to verify directly with the provided sources. While Verification Source #2 lists a book by William Langewiesche, it doesn't confirm the "master of long form narratives" aspect. This relies on the reputation of the NY Times and the subject, and thus requires internal knowledge.
• Claim:** "He reported for Vanity Fair, The Atlantic and The New York Times Magazine." This is difficult to verify directly with the provided sources. None of the provided sources explicitly confirm this. This relies on the reputation of the NY Times and the subject, and thus requires internal knowledge.
• Claim:** "William Langewiesche, the ‘Steve McQueen of Journalism,’ Dies at 70" The death and age are difficult to verify with the provided sources. Verification Source #4 contains the name "william" and the number "70," but it's unrelated. Verification Source #2 lists a book by William Langewiesche, but does not mention his death. The "Steve McQueen of Journalism" moniker is subjective and could be seen as biased.

Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:

• Verification Source #2: Lists "William Langewiesche American Ground Northpoint Press 11/11/2002," supporting that he is an author.
• The lack of direct verification for the claims about his reporting career and the "Steve McQueen" comparison suggests a reliance on the NY Times' reputation and potentially a slight positive bias.