Cheat Sheet - A Pope’s Penance

Today: The Iraq War Inside Newsweek , Cyprus Set to Veto Bailout Tax , Rand Paul Backs Path to Citizenship March 19, 2013 DIRTY WAR 1. A Pope's Penance It's official: we have a pope. In front of a crowd of up to 1 million that included Joe Biden and Robert Mugabe, Pope Francis received his fisherman's ring and his papal palladium made of lamb's wool—thus officially making him pope. Walking through the crowds and clearly really taking the "pope of the people" thing seriously, Francis kissed a disabled pilgrim. Is this enough to erase the questions of his past? Yes, says The Daily Beast's Michael Daly: long before the media played gotcha, Francis seems to have wrestled with not having taken a more forthright stand against the undeniable evil of the "dirty war." Plus, photos from the inaugural mass and more on the new pope. Read it at The Daily Beast 10TH ANNIVERSARY 2. The Iraq War Inside Newsweek Bomb attacks in Baghdad and the surrounding area killed more than 50 people on Tuesday—the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. When the invasion began, newsrooms around the world faced awful decisions about whether to put their reporters in harm's way for the truth. Former Newsweek editor Daniel Klaidman remembers the toughest calls. Plus, Marine Benjamin Busch reflects on how Iraq spawned a lost decade and iconic images from the war. Read it at Newsweek NOT SO FAST 3. Cyprus Set to Veto Bailout Tax Cypriots may not need those shoe boxes for their money after all. Cyprus's Parliament looked likely to veto the highly unpopular tax on savings to finance the bailout by the European Union and the International Monetary Fund. But without the bailout, the country could default on its loans and face a banking collapse. Lawmakers have already postponed the vote twice, and three parties have stated outright that they will not support the tax. To finance the bailout, a onetime tax has been proposed on all bank deposits, with a 6.75 percent levy on all deposits of up to €100,000 and 9.9 percent on those above €100,000. The measure is unpopular not just in Cyprus; many throughout Europe worry similar measures could spread to their countries. Read it at Reuters TURNAROUND 4. Rand Paul Backs Path to Citizenship Did that CPAC straw-poll victory go to Rand Paul's head? The Kentucky senator—and libertarian favorite—will announce on Tuesday that he supports a path for citizenship for illegal immigrants, a move that could alienate him from his Tea Party base. "If you wish to live and work in America, then we will find a place for you," Paul is expected to say, according to an advance copy of the speech obtained by the Associated Press. But don't think it will be a cakewalk for illegal immigrants who want to be citizens: Paul will propose a plan with several caveats that will make the process long and difficult, and Congress will have to agree first that progress is being made on border security. Does he just want to filibuster again? Read it at Associated Press GRISLY 5. Turkish Man Confesses to Murder A Turkish man confessed on Monday to the January murder of a Staten Island woman who had been vacationing in Istanbul, saying he beat Sarai Sierra to death after she resisted his kiss. The suspect, known only as Ziya T., said he tried to kiss Sierra while she was taking photographs near abandoned railroad tracks, and she tried to fend him off with her cellphone. In a rage, Ziya T. said he then "hit her as hard as I could," which sent her falling down an embankment—and he followed her and attempted to kiss her again. She again tried to fight him off, but the two got in a 30-minute struggle that ended when Ziya T. left her "croaking" to death, he said. Ziya T. later fled into Syria and joined the rebel fighters, only to be injured and then turn himself in to Turkish police. Read it at New York Post AWFUL Abortion Doctor's Murder Trial Begins Charged with cutting babies' spinal cords after they were born. GOODNIGHT, MOON Less Sleep Leads to Weight Gain Study says you'll pack on the pounds fast. SEE ALL Lululemon Pulls Sheer Pants Stock plummets. Recovery Lil Wayne Released from Hospital Feeling weak, will lay low. BAD IDEA Folk Singer Goes on Anti-Gay Rant Leading to a mass walkout at San Francisco concert. 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. Mascot Mayhem! The NCAA basketball tournament is about more than just buzzer beaters and final fours. It's also about the ridiculous mascots that make each school proud (or embarrass them mercilessly). Here are some of the best, from Western Kentucky's dancing red blob to Akron's exercising kangaroo. More Videos South Carolina Street Fight by John Avlon CNN's Steubenville Fail by Winston Ross How Justin Became King by Andrew Romano

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