Cheat Sheet - Good Riddance, Michele Bachmann

Today: Report: U.S. Drone Strike Kills Pakistani Taliban No. 2 , Afghanistan Red Cross Attacked , Apple Hires Former EPA Administrator May 29, 2013 She's Done 1. Good Riddance, Michele Bachmann The congresswoman who represented the worst of American politics will not seek reelection in 2014. John Avlon on Michele Bachmann's calculated decision to bow out now. Plus Michael Tomasky on her religious zealotry. Read it at The Daily Beast 'A Huge Blow' 2. Report: U.S. Drone Strike Kills Pakistani Taliban No. 2 Weren't the stricter policies about drone strikes announced just last week? A U.S. drone strike killed seven suspected militants in Pakistan on Wednesday—the first attack since President Obama's speech last week that outlined the administration's new policy to use drones only to prevent an imminent attack. According to Pakistani security officials, one of the strike's victims was Wali-ur-Rehman, the Pakistani Taliban's number two--who was slated to eventually become the leader of the Taliban's Pakistani faction. Two others were wounded in the attack in the village of Chasma in the Taliban stronghold of North Waziristan. Not only was Wednesday's strike the first since Obama's policy speech last week, but also the first since the May 11 election in Pakistan, where the drone strikes are incredibly unpopular. Read it at Reuters VIOLENCE 3. Afghanistan Red Cross Attacked Afghan insurgents are continuing to target the offices of aid organizations, this time the Red Cross's office in Jalalabad. A suicide bomber blew himself up at the gate while two gunmen entered the building. Reuters reports that all six people on the foreign staff are safe, but dozens of Afghans also work in the building. One guard was reportedly killed in the initial explosion. Less than a week ago, insurgents attacked the International Organization for Migration office in Kabul, killing three civilians and injuring four aid workers. Read it at Reuters NEW JOB 4. Apple Hires Former EPA Administrator Apple announced Tuesday that it hired Lisa Jackson, the EPA administrator during President Obama's first term, to be the company's senior environmental adviser. Jackson, who will report directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook, said in a statement that the company has been "raising the bar for energy efficiency in the electronics industry." Jackson oversaw many of the Obama administration's boldest environmental policies, including implementing rules that forced automakers to double fuel-efficiency standards. Apple has pledged to reduce its carbon footprint and is looking to rely more on renewable energy sources. Read it at The New York Times ESPIONAGE 5. You're Being Hacked Cyberspies are everywhere. But who are they helping? On the cover of this week's Newsweek, Michael Moynihan goes inside the world of digital espionage. Read it at The Daily Beast Human Resources Al Qaeda Has Expense Reports Memos reveal frustration with "most difficult employee." SWITCHEROO Report: Lincoln Chafee To Change Parties In advance of tough re-election fight. YOU BETTER WORK Breadwinning Moms on the Rise Four in 10 bring home most or all income. Sorry, He's Not Sorry Adam Levine Probably Doesn't Hate America Learn to take a joke, everyone. Damage Control JCPenney Drops 'Hitler Teapot' And tears down offending billboard. 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 King of Awkward From calling Ringo George to angering Jerry Seinfeld, Larry King is a champion of the awkward TV interview. Enjoy, Russia Today viewers! More Videos Obama Escapes Scandals in New Jersey, but What's in It For Christie? by David Freedlander Venice Biennale Artist Sarah Sze's Career Highlights by Isabel Wilkinson What We Can Learn From Rioting in Sweden by Megan McArdle

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