Cheat Sheet - GOP Crazies Sink Boehner

Today: Another Massacre’s Gun Law Lesson, From Stockton, Calif., Survivors , Snowstorm Slams Midwest , Libya to Release Lockerbie Files December 21, 2012 TOUGH LUCK, JOHN 1. GOP Crazies Sink Boehner John Boehner couldn't get enough votes to pass his fiscal-cliff “Plan B” —which would have protected all but the richest Americans from tax hikes—so he had to pull the measure from the floor.  The speaker may bow to his own crazies, but the president shouldn’t, writes The Daily Beast’s Robert Shrum. Plus, John Avlon on how the GOP imperiled Boehner’s speakership, and more coverage of the fiscal-cliff countdown. Read it at The Daily Beast LESSONS FROM STOCKTON 2. The Gun-Law Betrayal A gunman on a 1989 schoolyard rampage shocked the nation and Congress into action. Then legislators poked holes in the assault-weapons ban—and betrayed the victims. The Daily Beast’s Michael Daly on one massacre's lessons for another. Plus, Campbell Brown on how Newtown needs to be left off the culture-war battlefield and Andrew Solomon on the parents of criminals. Read it at The Daily Beast Severe Weather 3. Snowstorm Slams Midwest The first widespread snow storm of the season slammed the Midwest on Thursday, with six deaths being attributed to the storm as it made its way toward the East Coast early Friday. The storm canceled flights, caused power outages, and led to a 25-vehicle accident in Iowa, which killed two people. The storm also caused traffic deaths in Nebraska, Kansas, and Wisconsin; one woman died in Utah after walking to get help when her car became trapped in the snow. Tens of thousands of were left without power in Arkansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. Twisters formed in Arkansas and Alabama, destroying some houses. Airlines have canceled 1,000 flights, though this is a relatively minor figure compared to previous storms. Read it at Associated Press Classified 4. Libya to Release Lockerbie Files The new Libyan government said Friday that they plan to release all files related to the Lockerbie bombing, but said it will be at least a year before they can do so. Bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the only person ever convicted for the crime, died earlier this year after a highly controversial release from prison, but Scottish authorities hope to pursue other suspects now that Muammar Gaddafi is dead. Libya’s ambassador to the U.K. said that the files would be released once the new government has established security and stability, which will take at least a year. Today marks the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attack on Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which killed 270 people. Read it at BBC News Hermit Kingdom 5. North Korea Arrests American A Korean-American tourist has been detained by police in North Korea and charged with crimes against the state, North Korean officials said on Friday. Kenneth Bae traveled to visit North Korea last month. KCNA, the state news agency said, “In the process of investigation, evidence proving that he committed a crime against the DPRK was revealed. He admitted his crime.” KCNA did not explain Bae’s crime, but a South Korean newspaper owner said that Bae had been arrested for carrying a computer hard disk that contained footage of North Korea executing defectors and dissidents. The punishment for crimes against the state is five to 10 years of hard labor. Read it at Reuters Deadly Syrian Army Uses Cluster Bombs Started launching cruise missiles earlier this month. Justice Peter Madoff Gets 10 Years For aiding brother Bernie’s Ponzi scheme. Comeback Kid Mark Sanford to Run for Congress Will compete for Tim Scott’s vacated seat. Escape Artist Rappelling Fugitive Caught Broke out of jail by scaling down 20 stories. AWKWARD Ke$ha Not ‘Forced’ to Sing ‘Die Young’ Says she did have “some concerns” about the phrase. 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. Madonna's Cigarette Tantrum During a sound check before a big show, Madonna saw some of her fans smoking--and she was NOT happy. 'If you're gonna smoke cigarettes, I am not doing a show!' Madonna exclaimed. More Videos Ben Affleck for Senate?! by Lloyd Grove 2012’s Strangest Cheats My Tea With Mrs. Patmore by Jace Lacob

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