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New NASA Temperature Data Yet Another Reason to Re-Assess Global Warming Scare

Faulty data abounds in the foundational arguments of climate change zealots.

CNN: Unsafe Sex, Pregnancy the Fault of Smaller Government

Network concerned that deficit reduction eliminated federally subsidized birth control for college students.

Time Magazine Blames Lenders, Makes Case for More Mortgage Regulations

Time suggests home buyers are lured in by mortgage lenders and home builders, but ignores borrowers' personal responsibility.

NBC's Latest Financial Expert: 'Mad' Cramer

With markets in flux, NBC's news shows repeatedly turn to Jim Cramer - despite drawbacks.

To Talk about Carbon Footprint, ABC Crew Flies Cross-Country

'World News' anchor promotes costly green lifestyle, but ignores hypocrisy of jet-set report.

Credit-Crunched CBS Journalist Reports on Families in Same Situation

Cynthia Bowers, who has reported on housing for a decade, had a run-in with her own adjustable-rate mortgage.

Signals Suggest Home Financing Giant Countrywide Will Weather Credit Crunch

Media reports of bankruptcy appear to be premature, as the Fed cuts discount rate and mortgage lender secures $11 billion in financing.

Two Shows Shift Focus from Airlines to Government's Problems with Air Travel

CNN and ABC cite problems with FAA on reports that they will enforce new guidelines.

Media Bash Mattel for Chinese Production but Ignore Consumer Benefits

Cost of manufacturing goods in the United States would affect prices and availability of many products.

Women's Magazine Judges Carbon Sins

Media solution for bad carbon behavior is taxation

Ups and Downs on Wall Street Send Journalists Panicking

Frightened media worry about 'another Black Monday,' recession and 'Armageddon,' but experts remain more collected.

NBC's Vieira Wants CEO to Guarantee No More Flights Will Be Cancelled

'Today' host criticizes Northwest leader's management and pay on the way to demanding a personal promise.

Stock Markets and Credit 'Crunch': Free-Market Experts Speak Out

Free-market economists and financial advisors talked to BMI about markets, mortgages and the Federal Reserve.

NBC Leaves Out Big Reason Corn Prices, and Milk Prices, Are Higher

Gas prices are down, so 'Today' laments higher milk costs - but doesn't mention the ethanol subsidies that make cows' feed so expensive.

NBC: Combat Russian Imperialism and Global Warming

Broadcast mentions treaty but ignores fact U.S. has opposed pact since Reagan.

ABC: Stock Market 'Crashing,' 'Legalized Gambling' Ruins Family's Mortgage

Chris Cuomo says 'hard-working' Americans may never 'live the American dream.'

CBS Blames Recently Bankrupt Airline for Being Stingy

'Evening News' uses nightmare U.S. Customs delay to chide airlines.

Network Look at Markets: 'Armageddon' or 'Nearly 3 Percent' Drop

NBC's Cramer continues his agenda, CBS provides the temperate voice.

MSNBC's 'Countdown' Parades Out Left-Wing, Anti-Coal Expert

Goodell, author of two books critical of mining industry, is the media's favorite new coal expert.

Media Criticism of Murdoch Almost Killed Wall Street Journal Bid

New York Post says attacks 'normally leveled at a genocidal tyrant' 'almost squashed the deal.'

'Evening News' Uses Wrong '45 million' Number of Uninsured Americans

CBS repeats data that includes non-citizens.

USA Today Continues to Hype Hybrids and Ignores the Downsides of Ownership

Hybrids still cost more and can have repair problems, but media coverage stays positive.

CBS Disagrees with Fed, Presents Worries about 'Credit Crunch'

'Evening News' hints that the Federal Reserve's decision not to lower interest rates is making it harder to get a mortgage.

Networks Use Bridge Tragedy to Build Support for Higher Taxes

Minnesota disaster brings out media tendency to promote government, though they bash businesses under the same tragic circumstances.

'World News' Criticizes 'Dirty' Coal Industry During Search for Trapped Miners

One guest, a left-wing writer, compares environmental advances in coal-burning technology to 'fat-free doughnuts.'

Networks Use Bridge Tragedy to Build Support for Higher Taxes

Journalists blame taxpayers, not government incompetence, for infrastructure problems.

'World News' Uses Debated Health Claim to Promote Breastfeeding

Industry spokeswoman disputes ABC report's claims that samples discourage breastfeeding.