Cheat Sheet - SOTU Advice: Hammer the GOP

February 12, 2013 SPEECH NIGHT 1. SOTU Advice: Hammer the GOP Republicans' current strategy on the budget could conceivably fool Americans. Which is why Obama needs to clearly expose its dishonesty in his State of the Union, says Michael Tomasky. Plus, meet Obama's new lead speechwriter. Read it at The Daily Beast BAD BOYS 2. N. Korea Launches Third Nuke Test North Korea's confirmation that the "seismic disturbance" that rippled through the country Tuesday was in fact proof of a third nuclear test rattled international leaders—who met at an emergency meeting called by the United Nations. In a statement released by the White House, President Obama called the test "highly provocative," one that "undermines regional stability." World leaders of other nations echoed the United States' outrage, with U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon denouncing it as a "clear and grave violation" of Security Council resolutions. The test is a clear indication that the long-feared launch of nuclear warfare by North Korea is not out of sight. The KCNA news service that confirmed the test said it "did not pose any negative impact on the surrounding ecological environment." Read it at The New York Times THE WORST 3. Good Riddance, Benedict! If the pope were a CEO he would have been fired years ago as he oversaw the decline of the Catholic Church and covered up its worst abuses. Michael C. Moynihan says good riddance to the failed pontiff. Read it at The Daily Beast FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES 4. Cops Probe 'Accomplice' in Dorner Case As the manhunt for the ex-L.A. cop wanted for the murder of three reaches its sixth day, authorities are exploring the possibility that he may have received outside help. The suspected associate, identified as "JY," could have been essential in helping the fugitive flee to Mexico, where authorities now suspect he is hiding. The detailed explanation of his moves was released in court records Monday, according to an affidavit by Inspector U.S. Marshal Craig McClusky, who first suspected the possibility of an accomplice. The report sheds additional light on Dorner's path, including his failed attempt to hijack a boat in San Diego, even after subduing the captain. Now offering a $1 million reward for the rogue ex-cop, prosecutors anticipating his capture have already filed murder and attempted-murder charges against him. Read it at Los Angeles Times FREEDOM FIGHTER 5. Suu Kyi Vows to Help Minorities The heroine of Burma's storied journey to democracy returns. Popular opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi spoke out Tuesday, vowing to assist the country in putting an end to the interminable conflict between the government and its ethnic minority groups. Suu Kyi made the announcement on historic Union Day, the anniversary of her late father General Aung San's signing of a 1947 agreement with ethnic minorities to secede from Britain's control. The videotaped speech was presented to members of her democratic party, who agree with the president's claim that a resolution with the Muslim Rohingya minority is an "essential" move on the path to democracy. Although Suu Kyi has helped her country significantly in its political transformation, the minority in Burma's impoverished state remains a dangerous roadblock on the road to freedom. Read it at ABC News UNREST Blast Kills 14 on Turkey, Syria Border As Syrian rebels surround key military base. Tragedy Two Charged in Chicago Girl's Murder Hadiya Pendleton was shot after performing at the inauguration. #SMARTIEPANTS Twitter and AmEx: Pay With Hashtag New partnership will begin Wednesday. BYE SINGLETS IOC Drops Wrestling From 2020 Games Will vote on new sport to add later in the year. SOMEONE NOT LIKE HIM Adele Grammy Crasher Arrested "I love you, Adele." 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 Cop Who Got Away? by Christine Pelisek Hagel Sketch Lands 'SNL' in Hot Water by Lloyd Grove What Happened to Milo Ventimiglia? by Ramin Setoodeh

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