Oh Lord, you're kidding right?
In addition to the photo, there's a LENGTHY interview (for which I'm SURE they were compensated, probably handsomely), where both Bristol and Levi talk in detail, and on the RECORD, about their rekindled romance.
Yes, glossy weeklies sometimes doctor or even fabricate cover photos. BUT, even New York Times Co. v. Sullivan doesn't allow journalists to make up quotes and entire interviews with people without facing substantive legal action for slander and defamation of character.
It's true. And, the fact that you refuse to believe it until you get "confirmation from Sarah or a Palin representative", is deeply disturbing.
Looks to me that they have learned how to scam the system. More power to them.