Cheat Sheet - Jill Kelley: I Was Blackmailed

January 22, 2013 BREAKING SILENCE 1. Jill Kelley: I Was Blackmailed The woman dragged into the Petraeus scandal tells The Daily Beast's Howard Kurtz that her life is now a nightmare. She says she didn't press charges against Paula Broadwell and never exchanged 30,000 emails with a top general. Read it at The Daily Beast THE BIG DAY 2. Obamas Dance to 'Let's Stay Together' For as much press as there was devoted to what President Obama would say in his inaugural address Monday, there may have been just as much—if not more—coverage of what First Lady Michelle Obama would wear to the inaugural balls. The answer: a ruby chiffon and velvet gown designed by Jason Wu. It may be a bit of a controversial choice, as Wu is the same designer Obama wore four years ago to the inaugural balls, and many fashion critics were hoping she'd use the occasion to champion an up-and-coming designer. After debuting her gown, she and the president danced to "Let's Stay Together" performed by Jennifer Hudson. "I've got a date with me here," the president told the crowd. "She inspires me every day." Read it at Associated Press 40TH ANNIVERSARY 3. Inside an Oklahoma Abortion Clinic As the controversial Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade hits its 40th anniversary, The Daily Beast's Allison Yarrow spends a day at an Oklahoma abortion clinic where a husband and wife have provided abortions in a state with tight restrictions and few providers. Plus, readers share their own abortion stories and Marlow Stern on a new film about the last four late-term abortion providers. Read it at The Daily Beast AFTER HOSTAGES 4. Algeria: We Will Fight al Qaeda The Algerian prime minister insisted Tuesday that his country will do everything in its power to fight al Qaeda after militants linked to the terrorist group took hundreds of hostages at a gas facility last week. Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal said the attack had been coordinated by a Canadian citizen, who was allegedly among the 29 gunmen killed. Thirty-eight of the hostages, including five Americans, were killed in a highly criticized rescue mission. Sellal said al Qaeda is attempting to create Sahelistan, an Afghan-type power base in northwest Africa. British Prime Minister David Cameron said his country may increase its help to Algeria and provide more aid to France in its intervention in Mali. Read it at Reuters ELECTION DAY 5. Israel Goes to the Polls It's no Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney. Israelis went to the polls Tuesday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to win a third term in office, although his party is expected to suffer some losses in Parliament. Faced with growing support for an ultra-right-wing party, Netanyahu could be forced to come to a compromise with the center-left parties after the election. No Israeli has ever won an absolute majority, so Netanyahu has partnered with the ultra-nationalist Yisrael Beitenu group. A Netanyahu victory is likely to push Israel further to the right, with peace with Palestine looking less likely and the looming showdown with Iran more dangerous. Read it at Reuters BE ALERT Narcolepsy Linked to Vaccine For swine flu. Sex Abuse L.A. Priest Abuse Cover-Up Revealed Went on for decades. TRAGEDY Police: Las Vegas Cop Killed Family, Self Set home on fire. Captain Wales Prince Harry: I've Killed in Afghanistan Talks to reporters as four-month tour ends. OOPS Chris Brown Turns 'Swatting' Victim Police swarm his L.A. house after prank 911 call. 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. Al Roker Nabs Biden Handshake Good thing he kept his bowels in check. When Joe Biden quickly snuck away from the inaugural parade to shake Al Roker's hand, the NBC weatherman freaked out. And it was awesome. More Videos The Gun Fight Reid Can't Win by David Freedlander Watch This! Best Moments From the Inauguration by The Daily Beast Video Why 'Argo' Wins Best Picture by Ramin Setoodeh

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