Cheat Sheet - Are Republicans the New Democrats?

Today: U.S. Captures Bin Laden's Son-in-Law , Bridgewater May Be the Hottest Hedge Fund for Harvard Grads, but It's Also the Weirdest , Facebook Redesigns News Feed March 07, 2013 TRANSFORMATION 1. Are Republicans the New Democrats? Who would have guessed last year that the GOP would be endorsing a litany of previously unthinkable positions? Elections have consequences, writes The Daily Beast's Andrew Romano, and this time, an identity crisis seems to be one of them. Read it at The Daily Beast HOMELAND 2. U.S. Captures Bin Laden's Son-in-Law Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has reportedly been captured, in what one Washington official has called a "very significant victory," in the fight against al Qaeda. The news was announced by senior congressman Peter King (R-New York), who said Sulaiman Abu Ghaith has been taken to the United States for questioning. King confirmed that Abu Ghaith played a part in the 9/11 tragedy, and that he will be subject to immediate judicial action as a result. "I trust he received a vigorous interrogation, and will face swift and certain justice," King said. The CIA and FBI have yet to respond to requests for comment. Read it at ABC News Hire Me! 3. Move Over, Goldman Forget Goldman Sachs. The financial firm college grads are clamoring to work for this year is Bridgewater Associates, a $145 billion hedge fund with a shamanic founder and president. But while it may be the hottest job for Harvard types, it's also the weirdest. The Daily Beast's Daniel Gross on the oddball firm's special sauce. Read it at The Daily Beast STATUS UPDATE 4. Facebook Redesigns News Feed Prepare for the massive outcry that always follows a Facebook redesign. Today, Facebook will announce a major overhaul of its News Feed hoping to keep users on the network and thus more advertising dollars. In a January earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at what the redesign would look like saying it would have larger photos, more video content, and "engaging ads." Read it at The New York Times FACTS ARE FACTS 5. Study: States Strict on Guns, Fewer Gun-Related Deaths It's hard to argue with facts, but National Rifle Association crusader Wayne LaPierre will no doubt find a way. A new study released by Boston Children's Hospital on Wednesday found that states with stricter gun legislation present fewer gun-related deaths. The research shows the mortality rate in states with the most gun laws to be 42 percent lower than states with the the fewest gun laws. Eric Fleegler, the study's lead investigator, hopes the new information will encourage lawmakers to pass gun reform. "Our research gives clear evidence that laws have a role in preventing firearms deaths," he said. Critics of the research argue that a few key factors—such as gun-ownership rates—were not taken into consideration when conducting this study. Read it at USA Today SERVED N. Korea Threatens Nuclear Attack As U.N. unanimously approves sanctions to punish them for nuclear testing. WHEN YOU GOTTA GO ... Rand Paul Considered Using a Catheter To prolong filibuster. EASY MONEY Bank of England Decides Against New Stimulus Disappointing analysts who hoped for more. GREASY Processed Meat Linked to Early Death Eat leaner cuts instead, say researchers. Love & Basketball Rodman to Broker Peace With N. Korea Will take another trip to DPRK. 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. Vatican: The TV Show? In this spoof of a notorious 80's prime-time soap, Vatican City gets the 'Dallas' treatment. You'll never guess who's guest-starring. More Videos Here Come the Dirty Dozen by Barbie Latza Nadeau Hugo Chávez's House of Cards by Mac Margolis A Love Letter to Nicki Minaj by Ramin Setoodeh

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