Have you heard the news? "NBC News and The New York Times are teaming up to cover the 2008 Presidential Election," reports brand-new TVNewser Chris Ariens.

"As part of the collaboration," continues Ariens (who's doing a fine job thus far!) "NBC News will 'have first access to breaking news' reported by the Times, and vice versa. In a release, NBC says the deal is 'drawing on both news organizations' strengths in political journalism.'"

Or, in other words, Bill Keller will have unfettered access to Brian Williams' blog entries before they go live, and Williams will now be required to sign the "Get Well Soon!" card circulating the Times' headquarters in regards to injured/litigation-happy journo Jill Abramson.

From NBC's press release:

"This collaboration gives our organizations the ability to cover all the bases, with a powerhouse combination of top-quality journalism and top-flight technology delivering the story to viewers and readers wherever, and whenever, they want it," said Mark Lukasiewicz, vice president of Digital Media for NBC News.

Not to be outdone, ABC and CBS were quick to announce that they had fostered similar partnerships with Metro NY and AM New York respectively, while Fox has reportedly already entered into a collaborative venture with The National Enquirer.