Cheat Sheet - Pussy Riot Slams Putin in Brooklyn

February 06, 2014 NYET 1. Pussy Riot Slams Putin in Brooklyn Madonna, Blondie, and Lauryn Hill may have been performing at Amnesty International's concert last night at the Barclays Center, but all eyes were on Nadya Tolokonnikova and Masha Alyokhina, two of the formerly imprisoned members of Pussy Riot. In their show-stealing speech, the women declared, "We demand a Russia that is free, a Russia without Putin." Katie Baker reports. Read it at The Daily Beast MMM, K 2. Russia: Sochi as Safe as New York In what can only be described as an attempt to use Jedi mind tricks, Russian deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Kozak said Thursday that safety concerns over Sochi have been overblown, and that "the level of threat in Sochi is no worse than in New York, Washington, or Boston. Based on information we received from our intelligence services, there's no reason to believe Sochi is under more threat than any city on the planet." His statement came after a U.S. Department of Homeland Security advisory warning of explosives possibly hidden in tubes of toothpaste. Read it at Reuters EXTORTION 3. GOP to Reid: Sanctions … Or Else Republicans in the Senate are determined to get a floor vote on a new Iran sanctions bill the administration strenuously opposes. Josh Rogin reveals the GOP's plan to make Majority Leader Harry Reid's life miserable if he doesn't allow a vote. Read it at The Daily Beast HORRIFIC 4. Iraqi Forces Rape Women Prisoners Women in Iraqi prisons, the majority of which are from the Sunni minority, are being illegally held, and tortured and raped. That's the conclusion from a new report by Human Rights Watch. HRW says that the women were arrested to gauge their male relatives' support for militant groups or to harass the males, as opposed to actual crimes committed by the women. "Iraqi security forces and officials act as if brutally abusing women will make the country safer," HRW deputy Middle East and North Africa director Joe Stork said. Read it at AFP SIMON SAYS? 5. Can Clay Aiken Conquer Washington? Clay Aiken has twice been a runner-up for American voters, first on American Idol and then on Celebrity Apprentice. Now, the openly gay crooner is hoping he finishes first against a Republican incumbent for Congress, reports Michelle Cottle. Read it at The Daily Beast LEAN IN, GUYS Mancession Grips America No jobs for 17 percent of working-age guys. CUTTING DOWN U.S. Curtails Drones in Pakistan At Pakistan's request. CATFIGHT Pat Robertson: Shut Up, Ken Ham "Let's not make a joke of ourselves." SO WRONG Funeral Home Sued in Mystery Death Allegedly replaced organs with newspaper. NEW BATTLE Curt Schilling: I Have Cancer He did not disclose the type or his prognosis. The Wrap 5 Projects Philip Seymour Hoffman Had in the Works GQ Exclusive New York Fashion Week Preview New York Magazine The Ultimate Anna Wintour GIFS 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. Mosque Raided in Battle for Africa Eastern Kenya can be a breeding ground for Muslim extremists. But since al-Shabaab's deadly Westgate Mall attack, police have been clamping down on suspicious Islamic activity. More Videos I Paid $249 for a Skype Exorcism by Scott Bixby The History of Toothpaste Bombs by Brian Ries Where Fashionista's 'Eat' by The Fashion Beast Team

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