Cheat Sheet - Was Hewlett-Packard Asleep at the Wheel?

Today: Hamas: Truce May Come Soon , The GOP's Absurd Attack on Susan Rice Over Benghazi , Hamas: Violence 'Calming Down' November 20, 2012 FAIL 1. Was Hewlett-Packard Asleep at the Wheel? The Silicon Valley company says it is the victim of an $8.8 billion buyout fraud. But shouldn't someone have noticed? Alex Klein reports. Read it at The Daily Beast REALLY? 2. Hamas: Truce May Come Soon It's not a ceasefire until the rockets stop. A Hamas spokesman said on Tuesday that a ceasefire is "in the hands of the Israelis," while Egyptian officials said a deal is "imminent." The death toll in the Gaza conflict has hit 115. Both sides have been meeting with Egyptian officials in hopes of brokering a peace deal. As the seventh day of violence begins, a Hamas leader says that to end this "crazy war" Israel has to first stop its bombardment and then lift its Gaza blockade. Israel, despite being open to diplomacy, has amassed tens of thousands of soldiers along the border—more a sign of a ground invasion, less "let's talk peace." Read it at CNN OBAMA HATERS 3. The GOP's Absurd Rice Attack Furious that Obama paid no electoral price for Benghazi, Republicans are threatening to filibuster his presumed secretary of state nominee, Susan Rice, as a scapegoat. Michael Tomasky on the real scandal. Read it at The Daily Beast DEAL OR NO DEAL? 4. Hamas: Violence 'Calming Down' It looks like we all might just be able to get along. Hamas said on Tuesday that a "calming down" in violence in Gaza is expcted, while Egyptian and Palestinian officials say that a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict is "imminent." Israel, while not confirming this, has held plans to launch a ground invasion. Egypt's President Morsi, one of the leaders of talks, says that Israeli airstrikes will end by Tuesday night. Israel has dropped leaflets saying that civilians are not being targeted and that they should head to the center of Gaza City. The death toll in Gaza has spiked to over 100. Read it at BBC Dire 5. Bernanke: Make Fiscal Cliff Deal Now Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned Congress on Tuesday to make a deal and avoid the automatic tax increases and spending cuts known as the "fiscal cliff" that could take effect in January. He also urged Congress to raise the federal debt limit to prevent the government from defaulting on the Treasury's debt, adding that Congress must also reduce federal debt in the long run. "A stronger economy will in turn reduce the deficit and contribute to achieving long-term fiscal responsibility," he said. Read it at Associated Press ONLINE FUN Broadwell Emails Menacing: Report Told Kelley she'd make her "go away." KEEP IT CLEAN Proposed Bill Allows Feds to Read Email Could allow "warrantless" searches. ONE MORE TIME Elmo Puppeteer Resigns After second man alleges underage sex. UPGRADE NYC Replaces Pay Phones With giant 311 touchscreens. VA VA VOOM Diaz: Women Want to be Objectified Says she knows her sexuality. 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. The Ambassador of Death by Tara McKelvey Politicians' Dumbest Scientific Theories by Caitlin Dickson Star Mayflower Descendants by Nina Strochlic

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