Loughner pleads guilty; Wisc. shooter's alcohol problems; missing Olympians; and more.

The Slatest: August 7, 2012 Jared Loughner Pleads Guilty, Avoids Death Penalty His psychologist told the court that he had recently begun to show remorse for the shooting that killed six and injured 13 others. READ FULL STORY Wisconsin Gunman Had History of Alcohol Problems Wade Michael Page's excessive drinking led to his military discharge and, later, his civilian job. READ FULL STORY Seven Cameroon Athletes Missing From Olympic Village The Olympians are believed to be hoping to remain in the U.K. well after the Games wraps up. READ FULL STORY Report: Psychiatrist Warned Police About Holmes Prior to Shooting The suspect's doctor was so concerned she broke the usual doctor-patient confidentiality. READ FULL STORY Assad Makes Rare TV Appearance The Syrian president's appearance came in the wake of false rumors that he had died. READ FULL STORY Award-Winning Composer Marvin Hamlisch Dead at 68 Brow Beat: He did the EGOT two better, winning a Pulitzer and a Golden Globe. READ FULL STORY Chevron Calif. Refinery Shut Down After Fire A prolonged closure could drive up fuel prices at the pump for American consumers. READ FULL STORY Scientists Link Recent Heat Waves to Global Warming "There is virtually no explanation other than climate change." READ FULL STORY Advertisement From Slate: Bet Against America Olympics Jerk Watch: Meet the Steeplechase Gold Medalist Who's Accused of Stabbing Someone New Digital Divide: Whites Less Likely to Own Smartphones Betting Long on Mark Zuckerberg Louisiana School Forcing Pregnancy Tests on Students An "Educational" Video Game Has Taken Over My House The London Olympics Sap-o-Meter Not My Husband's Baby More from The Slatest: Seven Cameroon Athletes Missing From Olympic Village Jared Loughner Pleads Guilty, Avoids Death Penalty Wisconsin Gunman Had History of Alcohol Problems Assad Makes Rare TV Appearance Chevron Calif. Refinery Shut Down After Fire Report: Psychiatrist Warned Police About Holmes Prior to Shooting Scientists Link Recent Heat Waves to Global Warming NFL To Use First Female Referee Sheldon Adelson's Casinos Being Investigated For Money Laundering Curiosity Lands on Mars

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