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If You Don't Reveal Sources, You're With the Terrorists (WaPo)
The Justice Dept. calls legislation shielding journalists from having to reveal confidential sources "bad public policy" that would impair its ability "to effectively enforce the law and fight terrorism."

Fox Afternoons: Hemmer Time (NYDN)
Just weeks after leaving CNN, popular anchorman Bill Hemmer has signed a new deal with the Fox News Channel, where he'll be an afternoon anchor and correspondent. WaPo: Hemmer is the biggest name to jump from CNN to Rupert Murdoch's operation since Greta Van Susteren did so in 2002.

Supreme Name Game (WaPo)
For eight dizzying hours yesterday, media outlets plunged themselves into Supreme speculation, with anchors and reporters blathering on about who the president's likely high court pick would be. AP via E&P: Supreme Court pick might inspire newspaper and web ad spending. USAT: Bush redirects media attention after Rove scrutiny.

Just Don't Make Stuff Up (NYO)
New York Times editors Jill Abramson and Rick Berke recently gathered the paper's youngest writers, including Michael Luo and Jennifer 8. Lee, to urge them to put their stamp on the paper.

Journos Balk at Judy Honor (E&P)
An organization of journalists that was planning to give Judith Miller an award for her source-protection efforts may change its plans following an outpouring of opposition from some members. VV: While press presses Rove, prosecutors scoop reporters, take notes, writes Syd Schanberg. NYO: Miller crusade diminishes the press, writes Joe Conason.

ABC Disqualifies 100 Mags' Agent-Generated Subs (Mediaweek)
The Audit Bureau of Circulations disqualified paid subscriptions generated by two sales agents, a move affecting the circulations of 100 consumer titles and a handful of biz mags and newspapers. E&P: ABC meeting brings new procedures but no rate increase.

CBS Says Nets Reclaim Water Cooler (Hollywood Reporter via Reuters)
Broadcast TV has got its buzz back. That was the optimistic assessment of the state of play in primetime offered to reporters Tuesday by the programming chief at No. 1 network CBS.

Drop Him 'Cause She's Hot (Boston Globe)
A former Boston Herald columnist was fired from a part-time job teaching journalism at Boston University after posting a note on a blog that a female student was "incredibly hot."

All's Not OK! (NYP)
Richard Desmond, the one-time porn king, is putting finishing touches on the American edition of his popular British celeb weekly, but sources say the new mag will have few ads and a long lead time.

Abdul's Dance Card Full (Chicago Tribune)
Confirming what had long been rumored, Fox announced that American Idol judge Paula Abdul will have a "special role" on the network's new show So You Think You Can Dance.

Chronicle to Cut 13% of Guild Jobs (Grade the News)
Whether or not workers strike, the San Francisco Chronicle intends to shed 13 percent of its roughly 900 employees represented by the Northern California Media Workers Guild.

Judging Advertising's Effectiveness (NYT)
The results of a survey confirm that everyone complains about the inability to determine the return on investment from advertising spending.

Putin Should Put Pressure on Klebnikov Investigation (Washington Times)
After Russian investigators closed the case on murdered Forbes journalist Paul Klebnikov, his colleagues demand action from President Putin.

Apocalypse, Wow (McSweeney's)
Hart Seely: Some possible anecdotal leads for news stories reporting the end of the world.

John Irving's Psychodrama (Slate)
Incest, mutilation, orphans, wrestling, prose only a mother could love—yes, it's another John Irving novel, full of macabre imagination, lumpy sentences and autobiographical roots.

Rupert Migrates Online (Guardian)
Emily Bell: Self-confessed "digital immigrant" Rupert Murdoch's indifference to the Internet over the past five years has left a void he is now scrambling to fill.

Bookless Libraries? (Chronicle of Higher Education)
Thomas H. Benton: What does it mean when the University of Texas at Austin removes nearly all of the books from its library to make room for coffee bars, computer terminals, and lounge chairs?

Canadian Mag Frank to Return Online (Globe and Mail)
The pulp tabloid notorious for its lascivious insider gossip, spotty scoops, satire, and coarse political commentary is to start up again on-line in September.

Union Occupies Newspaper in Mexico (NYT)
Union members wearing masks broke into the offices of a newspaper in Oaxaca where editors and reporters have been besieged for a month.

Katie's Feet Address Sandal Scandal (Gawker)
On Monday, Today's Katie Couric discussed whether or not flip-flops have become acceptable. Then on today's episode Couric herself was sporting a dressy pair of flip-flops.

—David S. Hirschman

IN YESTERDAY'S MB BLOGS:

Bill Hemmer to FNC: Evening Round-Up [TVNewser]
The AP lead: "Bill Hemmer, dumped last month by CNN as co-host of its morning show, has joined archrival Fox News Channel as a daytime anchor."

Tuesday Musings [FishbowlDC]
Some questions this morning, some serious, some not: What role does Ari Fleischer have in the Rove leak investigation? And might it have something to do with the fact that he's been more-or-less absent from the talking head circuit on TV?

Jon Stewart Is Not On the Fence [FishbowlNY]
Last night was a special moment on The Daily Show. For the first time ever, Jon Stewart had a two-fer, doubling our viewing pleasure with two guests. Who happened to be, oh, Woodward and Bernstein.

The Columnator [FishbowlLA]
An update on all things Arnold: The California Democratic Party is reportedly filing an ethics complaint today with the Fair Political Practices Commission about Schwarzenegger's now-discontinued consulting deal with Weider Publications.

So, Uh, You Like Type? OMG, Me Too!!! [UnBeige]
The best news we've remembered is that as of tomorrow, TypeCon2005 is on.

Mad Maxed Out [GalleyCat]
As reported in Publishers Lunch, Mad Max Perkins will be moving on from blogging.

How Did You Get Your Agent, Kevin Guilfoile? [mbToolbox]
I wanted to know how authors come across their agents, so I asked a few writers I know. Chicago author of the acclaimed book Cast of Shadows shared his story with me.