Cheat Sheet - Kerry Admits Obama’s Syria Policy is Failing

Today: Philip Seymour Hoffman's Deadly 'Ace of Spades' Heroin , Al-Qaeda Denounces Syrian Jihadist Group ISIS , Rage Against the Coke Machine February 03, 2014 LOSING FAITH 1. Kerry: Syria Policy is Failing Two senators tell Josh Rogin that in a closed-door meeting, the Secretary of State told them to them that he no longer believes the administration's approach to the crisis in Syria is working. Peace talks have failed, Kerry conceded, and now it's time to arm the moderate opposition—before local al Qaeda fighters try to attack the United States. Read it at The Daily Beast BRANDED 2. Philip Seymour Hoffman's Killer 'Ace of Spades' Heroin Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead with a needle in his arm and envelopes of heroin stamped with an ace of spades logo. This isn't the first time the brand has been in the news. Marlow Stern investigates the mysterious drug's history and recent surge. Read it at The Daily Beast FEUD 3. Al-Qaeda Denounces Syrian Jihadis The terror group's leader has disavowed the actions of the Islamic State of Iraq and Sham (ISIS), which has been waging a vicious war on more moderate rebels and rival jihadists inside Syria. The top al-Qaeda leadership has had trouble with wayward or over-ambitious members before, writes Jamie Dettmer. Read it at The Daily Beast BUBBLING CONTROVERSY 4. Rage Against the Coke Machine Right-wing conservatives were in a tizzy over Coca Cola's Super Bowl ad where "America the Beautiful" was sung in Spanish and other foreign languages. Jamelle Bouie argues you shouldn't dismiss their bigotry or their influence. Read it at The Daily Beast SHE'S THE BOSS 5. Yellen Takes the Reins of the Fed Janet Yellen is officially now one of the most powerful women in the world. She was sworn in as the first female Chair of the Federal Reserve today in a quiet ceremony attended by other Fed board members and her husbad, Nobel-winning economist George Akerloff. Despite the significance of her new position, Yellen made no remarks at the swearing-in, "but did smile to acknowledge the applause of the assembled group," reported the Associated Press. Read it at Associated Press UNRELIABLE SOURCE? Christie Accuser Changing Story Hoboken Mayor is inconsistent. GENEROSITY Mandela Will Worth $4.1 Million Going to family, schools, and ANC. BAD SPIKE Cancer Cases to Rise 50% By 2030 across the globe. DEFENSE James Holmes Lawyers Want SCOTUS Asking for a reporter's source to be punished. COCKBLOCK Hackers Attack Russian Grindr Completely blocked in Sochi. 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. I Lived Dylan Farrow's Story by Jessica Dawson The Morbidreality Nightmare by Gideon Resnick Can You Really O.D. on Pot? by Kent Sepkowitz

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