Too late now; it's been dismissed with prejudice. She can appeal this dismissal, but can't start a new suit somewhere else.
She probably didn't sue in Alaska, because the Times could have forced the suit into federal court, and Alaska is in the 9th Circuit.
Ever remember the old saying that, “Not guilty is not always the same as innocent?”
Sure, the case was dismissed but the NYT shouldn’t be dancing in the isles. Having them go on the record as “incompitant” is not exactly a warm fuzzy.
Witnessed a case here in Omaha which had a quasi similar feel to it. A certain communications company admitted they “goofed” on a press release which put a client in a bad light. Judge ruled it was an “honest mistake” but the CEO came off as a total boob. Investors left, bad vibes with contemporaries, and the company took a major hit (CEO got ousted 30 days later). They “won” the case but it certainly didn’t feel like a victory.