America's hatred of the political media; the hottest month, ever; cats are killers; and more.

The Slatest: August 8, 2012 FBI: Wisc. Gunman Killed Self With Shot to Head Updates: Authorities say that Wade Michael Page turned his gun on himself after being shot in the stomach by police. READ FULL STORY Poll: 8 in 10 Don't Like the Political Media Democrats and Republicans finally find something they can agree on. READ FULL STORY July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded in U.S. All but one of the Lower 48 has seen warmer than usual temperatures over the past year. READ FULL STORY Texas Executes Convict Despite Low IQ Result Marvin Wilson, convicted of murdering a police informant, scored below the minimum IQ threshold normally used by the justice system. READ FULL STORY "Crittercam" Project Shows Cats as Killers TNC: A new study shows that cats are ice cold killers who don't always eat their prey. READ FULL STORY Egypt Launches First Sinai Airstrikes in 40 Years The attack was in retaliation for a deadly ambush carried out earlier this week by Islamic militants. READ FULL STORY Ted Cruz Lands Prime-Time RNC Speaking Slot TNC: Will Tea Party conservatives and Sarah Palin lovers be appeased by a Canadian with a Cuban last name? READ FULL STORY Jesse Jackson Jr. "Responding" to Treatment Rev. Jesse Jackson reports that his son's condition is improving, though he has no concrete plans to return to work yet. READ FULL STORY Seven Cameroon Athletes Missing From Olympic Village Several appear willing to trade their shot at gold for a brighter economic future in Britain. READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Pray for the Sikh It's the Wheel Thing Tax the Olympians Ignore Your Oven Dial The Cheatingest Move in Swimming: How a South African Used Illegal Dolphin Kicks To Win Gold Four Myths About Single Mothers Lolo Jones Finishes Fourth In the 100-Meter Hurdles. Will It Silence Her Critics? Newsweek Cover Sadly Not About Asparagus Sex Fetishists More from The Slatest: Poll: 8 in 10 Don't Like the Political Media July Was Hottest Month Ever Recorded in U.S. FBI: Wisc. Gunman Killed Self With Shot to Head Egypt Launches First Sinai Airstrikes in 40 Years Jesse Jackson Jr. "Responding" to Treatment Texas Executes Convict Despite Low IQ Result Seven Cameroon Athletes Missing From Olympic Village Jared Loughner Pleads Guilty, Avoids Death Penalty Assad Makes Rare TV Appearance Chevron Calif. Refinery Shut Down After Fire

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