Cheat Sheet - Israel Frees Marine Killer

Today: CIA Admits to Secret Area 51 , Killing Continues in Egypt , Hannah Anderson Goes Out in Public August 16, 2013 NEGOTIATIONS 1. Israel Frees Marine Killer For decades, the United States has urged foreign governments not to free prisoners who have killed Americans. But a man who murdered an American was freed this week by Israel in a prisoner-release deal encouraged by Secretary of State John Kerry. The Daily Beast's Eli Lake reports on the case of Al-Haaj Othman Amar Mustafa, a Palestinian convicted in 1991 of killing of a U.S. Marine. Read it at The Daily Beast X-FILES 2. CIA Admits to Secret Area 51 Conspiracy theorists can stand a little taller and wear their tinfoil hats with pride today, as the existence of the covert Area 51 has been officially confirmed by the CIA in newly declassified documents obtained by George Washington University. The report documents the development of the secret U-2 spy plane, the history of how the covert area came into existence, and points to the precise location on an Atomic Energy Commission map. Because of the developmental plane's never-before-witnessed operating altitude and the way the silver wings would reflect the sun—seeming to be on fire—the UFO sightings started pouring in to air traffic controllers and the Air Force. The Air Force recorded the reports in their Operation BLUE BOOK, and investigators tried to calm concerned citizens by attributing the sightings to natural phenomena because they could not reveal the true, but classified, cause. Sorry, truthers. Read it at Foreign Policy DAY OF RAGE 3. Killing Continues in Egypt The violence has stretched into a third day in Cairo as thousands filled the streets in response to the Muslim Brotherhood'a call for people to march in protest of the Egyptian military's killing of more than 600 people. Early reports Friday said live ammunition was being used on demonstrators, and that 17 people were killed in clashes with the military, in which tear gas, bird shot, and heavy gunfire were used. The deaths came from across the country as violence erupted both in Cairo and other cities like Alexandria. Read it at Associated Press BABY STEPS 4. Hannah Anderson Goes Out in Public In her first public appearance since being rescued last weekend from an alleged abductor, 16-year-old Hannah Anderson attended a fundraiser in San Diego clad in sunglasses and unwilling to speak to the press. "This is a small community that we are a part of," Anderson's father, Brett, told reporters outside the restaurant where the event was held. "The community came together putting on this great fundraiser for Hannah...and this is how Lakeside rolls. So I just wanted to say how much we appreciate it from everybody, the community, family, friends for being here...and local sheriffs and law enforcement." Search warrants were unsealed this week revealing that James Lee DiMaggio, who was shot and killed by authorities, tortured Anderson's mother and brother before killing them and making off with Hannah. Read it at CBS News TRUE OR FALSE 5. Fact-Checking 'The Butler' The Butler, based on the true story of long-time White House butler Eugene Allen, hits theaters today. So how much of the buzzy film is real and how much has been slightly embellished? The Daily Beast's Kevin Fallon presents a guide. (Warning: spoilers ahead.) Read it at The Daily Beast FOWL PLAY Romanian Princess Arrested in Oregon Picked up in a cockfighting bust. WORST YET? Claim: San Diego Mayor Harassed a Great-Grandma Woman works at City Hall. BAD REACTION Decapitated Snake Bites Its Own Tail Man films gruesome moment. STYLE Beyoncé Debuts a Blonde Bob After last week's haircut frenzy. only in china Zoo Disguises Dog as Lion The jig was up when the 'lion' started barking. ROLLING STONE The College Loan Scandal That Could Bring Down the Economy (Again) THE CUT A Look Back at Ashton Kutcher's Many Hairstyles CNBC Obamacare is Coming, and so are the Con Artists 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. NSFW: Alex's Best Snarks What is Piper going to do? There are reports that Laura Prepon may not return for Season 2 of Netflix's hit show 'Orange Is the New Black.' Before her drug trafficking character, Alex, gets sent to the SHU for good, here's a look at some of her patented acid-tongued barbs. More Videos The New Face of Kung Fu by Marlow Stern Poor Little Rich Moms by Jessica Grose The Bullshit Police by Michael Moynihan

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