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Today: Hagel Visit Sparks Fury in Kabul , Egyptians to John Kerry: Stop Backing Dictators , Whole Foods to Label GMOs March 09, 2013 ALL RISE 1. Bin Laden's Son-in-Law Stands Trial The arraignment of 9/11 plotter Sulaiman Abu Ghaith—only blocks from Ground Zero—was just another hearing in Manhattan federal court. That's what made it so inspiring, says Michael Daly. Read it at The Daily Beast REVOLT 2. Hagel Visit Sparks Fury in Kabul Chuck Hagel got an explosive introduction to his position as United States defense secretary this week. Just hours after his arrival in Afghanistan Friday, a suicide bomber detonated his vest bomb in Kabul, killing at least 10. Hagel was being briefed in a secure location at the time of the attack, which occurred a few feet from the defense ministry's exterior walls. The Taliban has already claimed responsibility for the event, saying the attack came in response to Hagel's "spreading [of] lies" about its weaknesses. Visits to war zones by U.S. officials are never announced due to such risks. Read it at The New York Times GROW UP 3. Egyptians to John Kerry: Stop Backing Dictators Just hours after Uhuru Kenyatta's narrow win in Kenya's presidential election, Secretary of State John Kerry congratulated Kenyans for voting peacefully—but skirted the big problem: their ruthless new president. Egyptian politician Gameela Ismail says it's time for the U.S. to start drawing the line. Read it at The Daily Beast ALL-NATURAL? 4. Whole Foods to Label GMOs Whole Foods must be worried about mutant vegetables. The grocery chain announced Friday that it plans to start labeling all genetically modified food it sells, requiring all of its stores to do so by 2018. But it's not paranoia, co-CEO Walter Robb says, the chain is just reacting to the steady drumbeat of customer demand. In November, California shot down a ballot measure in favor of such labeling, and now some see the company as doing what the government won't. Guess we'll have to look to someone else to protect us against the supervillain mutant-produce menace. Read it at Los Angeles Times BUZZWORTHY 5. Bee Attack Lands 44 Kids in Hospital A freak accident in South Africa Friday left 44 children hospitalized after their visit to a bunny park went horribly wrong. As the group of 80 children, all between 2 and 6 years old, stood waiting for their bus, a swarm of bees appeared out of nowhere and began attacking them. Emergency responders soon arrived on the scene, taking 44 of the injured children to the hospital—four of whom were in critical condition. Thankfully, officials say the unprovoked attack did not involve "killer bees," since the only bees in the area are regular honey bees. The moral of the story? Avoid bunny parks. Read it at Wireupdate MOVING FORWARD Colorado Advances Gun-Control Package Formal vote to be taken next week. EGYPT REELING Violence Erupts Following Port Said Verdict Fans of both soccer teams take to the streets. D'oh J.C. Penney CEO's Mistakes 'Astounding' JCP CEO admits he never read the contract himself. HEAD OF STATE Venezuelan Acting President Sworn In Former Vice President takes oath hours after funeral. BELIEBERS REJOICE! Bieber Resumes Tour After Hospitalization Singer had breathing problems onstage. 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. Sexy Celebrity Selfies Justin Bieber used his recent hospital visit as an opportunity to take yet another shirtless self photo. In honor of the teen pop star's self-obsession, we've compiled some of the best, and sexiest, celebrity selfies. At least he didn't do the 'duck face.' More Videos A Prayer for My Church by Paul Begala The Week's Best Reads by David Sessions Will 'The View' Survive? by Ramin Setoodeh

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