Alternative Sources of Information
Fairness and Accuracy in the Media - Covers media bias. These guys ride NPR like NPR's "On the Media" rides the Fox network.
CounterPunch - National and International news. Quality varies but I've found some good information here.
Democracy Now - National/International news (in the form of audio clips). No longer in exile, Democracy Now is back on Pacifica Radio.
Sources of DisInformation
Central Intelligence Agency - Assassinations, Airplane Bombings, Drug Smuggling.
DynCorp - Web site looks like an IT company. In reality a private army for hire.