I wanted to look up news on the Aurora shooting and was a bit put off by the Google results

[Capt. Obvious]

First hit is news for the shooting, and the next hits are for shooting ranges, gun clubs and such in the area. There's even a place in the area to take your family shooting.

I know this is just how Google returns searches but the juxtaposition is rather striking.

[hlthe2b]

1. Yes... for anyone wanting good coverage, suggest the following local sources

http://www.9news.com
http://www.thedenverchannel.com
http://www.denverpost.com/

[Capt. Obvious]

4. Thank you

[DURHAM D]

2. Provided by another DUer -

http://www.9news.com/video/9newsonline.aspx

I am watching now.

[Capt. Obvious]

5. Thank you

[Lionessa]

3. You know that your google results are not the same as anyone else's, right?

Google monitors your searches and adapts to what it thinks you want.

In order to work around that you have to be pretty specific in your query by using more terms, I've found.

[Capt. Obvious]

6. And?

[Lionessa]

7. Your previously browsing and googling brought you the discouraging results, not google alone.