Who needs Tim Russert?
C.E. Petro at Thoughts of an Average Woman on a Google Desktop privacy issue with their new "search across computers" feature.
Kevin Drum on the first photo of Bush and Abramoff in the same room together at the White House, along with some background.
By way of Memeorandum, here's an update on the NASA scientist who says the Bush administration is filtering scientific data. He says the same thing is happening at NOAA, but the head of NOAA denies it.
Also from the Memeorandum, here's a report that says the U.S. is drawing up plans for an attack on Iran. Fixer at the Alternate Brain reacts.
In case you missed it, here's Raw Story's report on your favorite blond conservative pundit's remarks at the recent Conservative Political Action Conference.
Les Jones has an interesting post about an upcoming "get rich quick" real estate seminar in Knoxville.
Bob Stepno posted this last week, but in case you missed it here's his post about the "end of the Victorian Internet" (aka Western Union's telegraph service).
And finally, it's a tough job but somebody's gotta do it. Adam Groves watched Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen's state of the state address and files this report and roundup.
OK, then.
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- US House and Senate split on ending Trump’s war in Iran, as gas prices rise (TN Lookout)
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Knox TN Today
- Avery Mills prepares for comeback after knee surgery (Knox TN Today)
- Daily Connections: Your East Tennessee Guide | July 24-26 (Knox TN Today)
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- Healthy planet, healthy people (Knox TN Today)
- Weekend Scene: Maker Exchange to Blues Cruise (Knox TN Today)
- Zoo Knoxville: Where every visit supports wildlife (Knox TN Today)
- Hiking with Harrington: Summer’s quiet side on Lower Mount Cammerer Trail (Knox TN Today)
- Treasures & Tales: A find that made us stop (Knox TN Today)
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Local TV News
- Tennessee colleges get green light to develop 3-year bachelor's degrees (WATE)
- Powell teen's Tennessee Football dream featured on ESPN's 'My Wish' series (WATE)
- 'Pulverized this little community': Jefferson County residents protest limestone quarry (WATE)
- Knox County Schools proposes new system to review challenged library books (WATE)
- Tickets cost how much? Resale ticket prices for Vols home games in 2026 (WATE)
- Monroe County Sheriff's Office searching for teen missing from Sweetwater (WATE)
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- Hamilton County leaders optimistic about Erlanger deal, want local oversight preserved - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
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- Kiffin planning to ‘win now’ at record third SEC locale - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
- Free Press Opinion: Promises should be secured for Erlanger before any partnership - Chattanooga Times Free Press (Times Free Press)
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- Justice Dept. drops 'New York Times' subpoenas under pressure from judge - NPR (US News)
- Upper West Side double-stabbing suspect in custody after barricading himself in apartment, police say - CBS News (US News)
- Police shooting in Madison being investigated as a homicide, police chief says - The Washington Post (US News)
- US health panel loosens restrictions for controversial peptides popular online - BBC (Business)
- Walmart recalls over 16,000 dressers that violate federal safety law due to potentially deadly hazard - Fox Business (Business)
- Number of U.S. Troop Deaths in Iran War Appears Lower on Pentagon Website - The New York Times (US News)
- Man gets two life sentences for killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband - NBC News (US News)
- Wall St falls as tech earnings spark AI spending worries and oil hits $100 - Reuters (Business)
- Ken Paxton loses ruling in Texas abortion case against Houston-area midwife - Houston Chronicle (US News)
- Why Alphabet Stock Is Falling: The 1 Key Metric Rattling Investors - Barron's (Business)
- Meta's Pro-AI Ad Campaign Is Conspicuously Light On AI - Engadget (Business)
- Southwest Airlines put Texas jet fuel on a boat to LA for the first time amid supply worries - CNBC (Business)
- Intel Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Financial Results - intc.com (Business)
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