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

The Slatest: August 13, 2012 Obama Hits Ryan Early Over Farm Bill Speaking in Iowa, the president goes on the offensive against the GOP's man of the moment. READ FULL STORY Texas A&M Shooting Leaves Three Dead Developing: The suspected gunman and a police constable are among the confirmed dead. READ FULL STORY 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. READ FULL STORY Presidential Debate Moderators Unveiled ABC foreign correspondent Martha Raddatz will referee the VP showdown between Biden, Ryan. READ FULL STORY 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.  READ FULL STORY 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. READ FULL STORY Iran Quakes Kill 306, Injure Thousands The country begins to recover from the disaster, but some lawmakers criticize the government's response. READ FULL STORY Billy Graham Hospitalized for Bronchitis The 93-year-old evangelist was doing fine on Monday, according to his spokesperson. READ FULL STORY 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. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Paul Ryan's Ayn Rand Reader: Lesson One Generation Apnea The London Olympics Sap-o-Meter Texas A&M Shooting Leaves Three Dead What It's Like For a Girl Gamer Google Autocomplete Reveals the Fattest, Boringest, and Most Racist States in the Union The USA Crushed Every Other Country in the Medal Count. Why Is America So Awesome at the Olympics? Breaking Bad Season 5 More from The Slatest: Texas A&M Shooting Leaves Three Dead Google Acquires Frommer's Travel Guides Obama Hits Ryan Early Over Farm Bill Study: Junk Food Laws May Curb Child Obesity House GOP Preps Civil Suit Against Eric Holder Presidential Debate Moderators Unveiled Iran Quakes Kill 306, Injure Thousands Billy Graham Hospitalized for Bronchitis Egypt's President Orders Retirement of Top Generals With Ryan, More Clout for Tea Party

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