Cheat Sheet - Sandusky: Joe Paterno Never Confronted Me

Today: Herman Cain's Departure Helps Other Candidates, but Which Ones?, Burma Legalizes Protest, Pakistan Claims U.S. Gave Bad Intel December 03, 2011 REVELATIONS 1. Sandusky: Joe Paterno Never Confronted Me Former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky says head coach Joe Paterno never spoke with him about the reports of sexual assault made against him, and that Sandusky's charity, The Second Mile, never restricted his access to children until he officially became the subject of a criminal investigation. In an extended interview with The New York Times, Sandusky continues to deny the charges against him, though he acknowledged elements of the case, such as his habit of buying expensive gifts for young boys involved in his charity program, having them over for wrestling matches and sleepovers, and showering with them. Read it at The New York Times DONE? 2. Who Wins if Cain Bails? The improbable rise of Herman Cain could come to an end at 1 p.m. EST Saturday, with multiple sources saying that the candidate will announce his withdrawal from the race. He reportedly met with his wife Friday to discuss his campaign's future. A departure by the former frontrunner and ex-pizza executive would shake up the wild-and-crazy GOP race. Who will benefit? Patricia Murphy sorts out the spoils. Read it at The Daily Beast PROGRESS 3. Burma Legalizes Protest Burma approved its first law permitting peaceful protests as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ended her historic diplomatic trip to the repressive country. The law isn't without qualifications: anyone planning a protest must request approval five days in advance and explain the slogans they plan to chant. Police can deny permission but must explain why. Read it at Associated Press DISPUTE 4. Pakistan Claims U.S. Gave Bad Intel The debate over who's responsible for an American airstrike that inadvertently killed 24 Pakistani troops on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan continues. Friday, Pakistani officials say it was the U.S. who gave the wrong information about where the strike would be directed, which is why Pakistan gave the U.S. the go-ahead. U.S. officials insist Pakistanis had the correct coordinates of the planned attack when they gave permission to strike. Pakistan has declined to participate in the U.S.'s investigation of the friendly-fire incident and has stopped all transport of NATO supplies across its border with Afghanistan. Read it at The Wall St. Journal AFFIRMATIVE ACTION 5. Obama Urges College Diversity The Obama administration issued new guidelines Friday to promote racial diversity on college campuses, replacing a Bush-era interpretation of a Supreme Court decision that warned against considering race in admissions. The new suggestions encourage schools to consider things that are often proxies for ethnicity, such as socioeconomic data, domestic instability, or even the racial composition of students' high schools. "Post-secondary institutions can voluntarily consider race to further the compelling interest of achieving diversity." Read it at The New York Times 'FAST AND FURIOUS' Justice: We Didn't Mislead Congress In controversial drug-trafficking investigation. APPLICATIONS U.K. Hiring Spies With Puzzle At least 50 people have solved it so far. INJURY McGovern Hospitalized After Fall In "guarded" condition. MONOPOLY Verizon Strikes Deal With Cable Companies Sparks concerns of eliminating competition. SEARCH McCready's Son Found in Arkansas Country singer hiding in closet with boy. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET The Yes List Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Babies Behind Bars by Karen Day Holiday Gift Book Guide: History, Art, More by The Daily Beast Kate's Christmas: What the Duchess Might Wear by The Daily Beast

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