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Shooting at Texas A&M; Obama's opening attack on Paul Ryan; junk food laws and more.

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The Slatest: August 13, 2012

Obama Hits Ryan Early Over Farm Bill

Obama Hits Ryan Early Over Farm Bill

Speaking in Iowa, the president goes on the offensive against the GOP's man of the moment.

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Texas A&M Shooting Leaves Three Dead

Texas A&M Shooting Leaves Three Dead

Developing: The suspected gunman and a police constable are among the confirmed dead.

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Study: Junk Food Laws May Curb Child Obesity

Study: Junk Food Laws May Curb Child Obesity

While not conclusive, the research offers the first evidence that school regulations are associated with students' weight.

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Presidential Debate Moderators Unveiled

Presidential Debate Moderators Unveiled

ABC foreign correspondent Martha Raddatz will referee the VP showdown between Biden, Ryan.

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Google Acquires Frommer's Travel Guides

Google Acquires Frommer's Travel Guides

The purchase cames less than a year after the search giant bought Zagat to help bolster local business reviews. 

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House GOP Preps Civil Suit Against Eric Holder

House GOP Preps Civil Suit Against Eric Holder

The lawsuit is the latest development in the ongoing political battle over the botched "Fast and Furious" gunwalking operation.

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Iran Quakes Kill 306, Injure Thousands

Iran Quakes Kill 306, Injure Thousands

The country begins to recover from the disaster, but some lawmakers criticize the government's response.

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Billy Graham Hospitalized for Bronchitis

Billy Graham Hospitalized for Bronchitis

The 93-year-old evangelist was doing fine on Monday, according to his spokesperson.

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Time, CNN Suspend Zakaria After He Admits "Terrible Mistake"

Time, CNN Suspend Zakaria After He Admits "Terrible Mistake"

The columnist was caught passing off large chunks of a New Yorker essay as his own.

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