Cheat Sheet - Staten Island Mom Murdered in Istanbul

Today: Former Navy SEAL Shot Dead: Report , Republican Conspiracy Nuts on Obama's Skeet-Shooting Picture , 33 Killed in Iraq Suicide Attack February 03, 2013 INVESTIGATION 1. 'Sunset, Istanbul Style' That was the caption on an Instagram photo Sarai Sierra, a 33-year-old Staten Island mother of two, posted before she was murdered in Istanbul. Mike Giglio on the mystery shrouding the grim vacation. Read it at The Daily Beast GUNNED DOWN 2. Former Navy SEAL Shot Dead: Report Former Navy SEAL and best-selling American Sniper author Chris Kyle was shot dead at a shooting range in Texas late Saturday night, according to police reports. Kyle, 39 and known as America’s best sharpshooter (he said his 150-plus kills prompted Iraqi insurgents to put a bounty on his head), was allegedly one of two killed at the gun range. Suspect Eddie Routh, 25, has been arrested for the shootings. Investigators say Routh, a former marine, suffered from PTSD. Read it at The Dallas Morning News THEY'RE BACK 3. Republicans Pounce on Obama's Skeet-Shooting Photo They're baaack! From Birthers to "Benghazi Flu," right-wingers who see coverups around every corner have found a new obsession in "Skeet-Gate." John Avlon on their paranoia-philia. Read it at The Daily Beast TERRORISM 4. 33 Killed in Iraq Suicide Attack A suicide car bomber attacked police headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk Sunday, killing at least 33 people, according to police reports. Three additional gunmen who were disguised as officers then tried to storm the compound, but were shot dead by guards. The blast was the third major attack in weeks in or around the disputed multiethnic city at the heart of the conflict between Iraq’s central government and the autonomous Kurdistan region. Read it at Reuters COMEBACK? 5. Affleck Wins DGA for 'Argo' Could the Oscar underdog Argo take best picture? Ben Affleck won the 65th Directors Guild of America Award for his Iran hostage drama last night, cleaning up a sweep of top prizes from awards season. Having already won the Critics’ Choice Award for best picture and best director, a Golden Globe for best picture, a SAG award for best ensemble and a PGA for best-produced picture. No film has ever won all of the aforementioned prizes without winning best picture at the Oscars. Read it at The Hollywood Reporter EXIT INTERVIEW Clinton Never Gave Up on Syria Says Kosovo crisis was simpler in exit interview. SCARY Dozens Injured in Boston Bus Crash Driver failed to heed low-clearance signs. OBIT Etch A Sketch Creator Dies More than 100 million sold worldwide since 1960 launch. Investigation Turkey Confirms Embassy Bomber's Identity Was member of leftist revolutionary group. High Road Ocean Forgives Chris Brown Will not press charges. 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. Biggest Super Bowl Blunders Ever From Scott Norwood's field goal that sailed wide right to Leon Lett's premature celebration that cost him a touchdown, here are the big game's biggest gaffes. Doggy Meets Black Dahlia by Christine Pelisek A Woman to Run From by Emma Garman Achoo! Sick Celebrities by Molly Taylor

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