Cheat Sheet - Should New York City Cancel the Marathon?

Today: Storm’s U.S. Death Toll Hits 90 , A Crying Toddler Viral Video Reflects Cranky, Exhausting Election , Report: Libya Was CIA Operation November 02, 2012 Too Soon? 1. New York Marathon Faces Backlash Amid Hurricane Sandy Aftermath Mayor Bloomberg is pushing ahead with the race even as storm-stricken residents struggle with basics like electricity and water. Critics are asking: is this too much of a stretch right now? The Daily Beast's Eliza Shapiro reports. Plus, read Matt Zeitlin on the soaring costs of the hurricane, Caitlin Dickson on the gas shortage in New York, and more coverage of the hurricane and its aftermath. Read it at The Daily Beast HURRICANE SANDY 2. Storm's U.S. Death Toll Hits 90 Hurricane Sandy's official death toll reached 90 on Thursday evening, as repair crews and government officials raced to restore power and basic services in the areas devastated by the superstorm. Thirty-eight were killed in New York City alone, where residents were getting restless after three days without electricity and a fully functioning mass-transit system. Bridges to the city were opened, but authorities imposed a carpooling rule that required at least three people in each vehicle. Gasoline shortages have forced many cab and car-service companies to pull vehicles off the roads, further complicating an already delicate transportation situation. Read it at Associated Press PLEASE, LET IT BE OVER 3. End It for the Kids' Sake! A sobbing kid tired of "Bronco Bama" and Mitt Romney captures the general sentiment among Americans this campaign season: Where was the passion and pathos last seen in 2008?  The Daily Beast's Michelle Cottle on the cranky, exhausting election. Read it at The Daily Beast STILL QUESTIONS 4. Report: Libya Was CIA Operation The CIA and the State Department allegedly had a secret deal for security that went disastrously wrong in Benghazi in the weeks prior to the attack that killed four Americans, including the U.S. ambassador, according to a report in Friday's Wall Street Journal. When the bodies of the four slain Americans arrived in the U.S., noticeably absent from the funeral procession was CIA director David Petraeus, which officials told the Journal was due to Petraeus's efforts to hide the CIA's role in the botched security plan. But the CIA and the State Department reportedly "weren't on the same page" about their respective roles, and the rift between the two agencies is considered one of the key reasons why security seemed inadequate in the days following the attack. Read it at The Wall Street Journal ALMOST THERE 5. CNN Poll: Obama Up in Colo. It's the home stretch now. A CNN/ORC poll released Thursday showed President Obama leading 50 percent to 48 percent among likely voters in Colorado, but the president's slim lead is well within the margin of error. The tightly contested battleground state--with nine electoral votes--went for Obama in 2008, and this time around, he has a tiny lead with independents. Meanwhile, a Pew study released Friday indicates that both Obama and Mitt Romney have received overwhelmingly negative coverage in the media. From Aug. 27 to Oct. 21, just 19 percent of the stories about President Obama were considered "favorable," with 30 percent considered "unfavorable." For Romney, only 15 percent were favorable and 38 percent unfavorable. Read it at CNN MASSACRE Amnesty Condemns Syrian Rebels Says execution of government soldiers may be war crime. ALMOST THERE CNN Poll: Obama Up in Colo. While Pew study shows mostly negative coverage. TRAGIC Secret Service Agent Kills Self Was reportedly being investigated for affair. HORRIFYING Report: Nanny Suspect Angry at Family Yoselyn Ortega allegedly killed two young children in her care. STRONGEST Britney Suit Dismissed by Judge Lufti says he will appeal. 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 Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Mr. Burns Is Voting Romney At long last, the crotchety 'Simpsons' mogul has revealed his pick for president. A proud day for Republicans everywhere. More Videos Help, Where's My Doctor? by Kent Sepkowitz New Details on Benghazi by Eli Lake Taylor Swift Is a Badass! by Marlow Stern

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