Cheat Sheet - Paula Deen Uses the N-Word…and More

Today: SCOTUS Doesn't Rule on Major Cases , One-Third of Women Face Abuse , Heart Attack 101: What May Have Killed James Gandolfini June 20, 2013 WOW, Y'ALL 1. Paula Deen Uses the N-Word … and More America's most aggressive butter peddler admitted in a recent court deposition to using the N-word. The Daily Beast's Kevin Fallon perused 133 pages of court documents for even more scandalous bits. Read it at The Daily Beast STILL WAITING 2. SCOTUS Doesn't Rule on Major Cases Well, that's why they have season-ending cliffhangers. The Supreme Court ruled on a few things Thursday but failed to weigh in the blockbuster cases everyone's waiting for: affirmative action, voting rights, DOMA, and Proposition 8. Instead, the court said that merchants could not come together in a class-action lawsuit against American Express. In another case, SCOTUS ruled that the government cannot restrict AIDS funds—specifically that private health organizations have to denounce prostitution to be able to get money. Tune in next week. Read it at SCOTUS Blog SHOCKING 3. One Third of Women Face Abuse The first major review of violence against women reveals some sobering statistics. One third of women globally are affected by domestic or sexual violence by a partner, according to a World Health Organization review, based on studies from 1983 to 2010. And nearly 40 percent of women killed worldwide were murdered by their partner. Women are most at risk of violence in Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, where 37 percent reported being victims of sexual or physical abuse. "Violence against women is a global health problem of epidemic proportions," WHO Director-General Dr. Margaret Chan said. Read it at Talking Points Memo GONE TOO SOON 4. What Killed Tony Soprano? If "Sopranos" star James Gandolfini died of a heart attack, as initial reports suggest, he would have been the victim of an all-too common disease. Dr. Kent Sepkowitz breaks down the staggering statistics. Read it at The Daily Beast OUR BAD 5. 'Gay Cure' Group Says Sorry Although they still believe homosexuality to be a sin, leaders of a Christian organization whose mission had been to turn gays into straights have changed their stance and are saying sorry. Exodus International announced in a blog post that it will be closing its doors and beginning a new ministry that welcomes everyone, regardless of sexual orientation. The organization's president, Alan Chambers, also apologized for the years of pain caused to the LGBT community by its judgment saying, "For quite some time we've been imprisoned in a worldview that's neither honoring toward our fellow human beings, nor biblical." Read it at The Advocate STAY INSIDE Singapore Pollution Skyrockets Indonesia says: "Stop blaming us." Vinestagram Facebook Adds Video to Instagram UH OH! China Factory Activity Drops Hits nine-month low. FIRED Men's Wearhouse Chairman Fired No reason given. THE FORCE 'Star Wars' Casting Call Revealed Though Abrams hasn't spoken to Lucas yet. 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. 'If You Like Me, That's Because of My Mom' Stephen Colbert payed a heartfelt tribute to his late mother on Wednesday night's episode of 'The Colbert Report.' More Videos Understanding Serena Williams by Allison Samuels Sorry, We're Not Living in '1984' by Michael Moynihan Will Playing Dots Make You Smarter? by Kent Sepkowitz

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