NPR did one of these advice columns a ways back regarding reports on terrorist attacks. Here's another one about news stories in general. As someone who once worked with local television news departments (back in the dark days before teh internets), I heartily endorse. In fact, I'm bookmarking this, and suggest you do the same, regardless of whose side you're on. It kind of dovetails with some of my recent ranting on this board. There's too much goodness to pull out a quote. A Finder's Guide To Facts