News Bento (free)

On a tablet in particular, a news aggregation app is essential. And for an app experience, News Bento is tough to beat. Culled from an impressive variety of news sources, you can browse by the latest headlines or check your favorite categories and sites to get up-to-date info. Right when you launch the app, News Bento also runs through headlines so you can tap if you see a story that interests you.