USA TODAY for iPad Great interface, all four sections, photos of the day are superb, supports Twitter sharing. Currently doesn't offer customization

Fluent News Reader - Free Online News App for Current Events, Breaking US News and World Headlines Aggregates news from multiple sources, supports Twitter sharing, can customize with sections/topics of interest.

NPR for iPad Great interface, easy to navigate multiple channels and topics, supports sharing via Twitter.

BBC News Great to get the BBC's British and non/US-centric view of news, supports some customization of followed topics, supports Twitter sharing.

AP News Has a unique "floating articles" interface, uses location for localized weather, supports Twitter sharing

The Wall Street Journal - Mobile Although it's created to encourage $4 per WEEK commercial subscriptions, the free version permits access to the current day's newspaper and updated articles. Watchlists can be created. Does NOT support Twitter sharing, can just email. Requires account creation and login. Many articles LOCKED for non-subscribers.

NYTimes for iPad Limited access currently to NYT articles, is free tho. Disappointment compared to iPhone version. No Twitter sharing, can email.

Reuters Galleries Phenomenal image galleries on the iPad, really a superb way to visually process current events. Love this app.

IMDb Movies & TV Great way to explore movies old and new, love the way you can explore image galleries for individual actors and actresses. My 9 year old LOVES this app.

The Weather Channel for iPad Large formatted maps with radar are great, especially in tornado country in the spring. Can select specific locations to follow.