Cheat Sheet - Nigeria Knew Boko Haram Would Kidnap Girls

Read This, Skip That .... May 09, 2014 ADVANCE WARNING 1. Nigeria Knew Girls Would Be Kidnapped At least four hours before hundreds of girls were snatched from a boarding school, Nigerian authorities were made aware of Boko Haram's plans, according to Amnesty International. Nico Hines reports on the human rights organization's evidence that Nigerian security forces were alerted ahead of the attack and did nothing to stop it. Read it at The Daily Beast MITTMENTUM 2. Romney: Raise the Minimum Wage Speaking on MSNBC's Morning Joe Friday, Mitt Romney said he supports raising the federal minimum wage. "I, for instance, as you know, part company with many of the conservatives in my party on the issue of the minimum wage. I think we ought to raise it. Because frankly, our party is all about more jobs and better pay." Senate Republicans recently shot down a bill that would have raised it to $10.10. Former GOP contenders Tim Pawlenty and Rick Santorum also came out recently for an increase in the minimum wage. Read it at Politico BIRDS OF A FEATHER 3. Is Rand Paul a Closet Hawk? The Republicans' most visible isolationist is now being advised by a life-long interventionist. Jamie Kirchick reports on Lorne Craner, the longtime foreign policy hand who's just signed on to Paul's nascent presidential campaign. Read it at The Daily Beast Mayor McCrack 4. Rob Ford: 'I'll Knock You Out, Pa-pow!' In a new video published Friday, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is seen rubbing his belly and yelling profanities at a bar. Recorded on April 27, the video features Ford saying "No one better fuck with me. I'm going to kick you in the fucking head... I'll knock you out, pa-pow! [making punching gestures], you bastard, you bastard… bro, bro." Ford then demands whiskey: "Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, Jack, sweetheart. Jack." After being told it's last call, Ford says "I'm in fucking divorce and going to the fucking doghouse and going in a hotel." Ford is currently in rehabilitation at at undisclosed location. Read it at Toronto Sun BIG SPENDERS 5. Obama's $20 Billion Chopper The U.S. government has been trying for decades to replace Marine One, burning through billions in the process. Kyle Mizokami asks, will the president's $20 billion fleet of helicopters finally get it right this time? Read it at The Daily Beast CREATIVE APPROACH Clinton: Killing Bankers Won't Help Bill's advice to Tim Geithner on populism. HAHA Berlusconi Starts Community Service Lucky not to be in jail. BUZZ KILL GOP Rep. Brings Fake Joint to Hearing On marijuana legalization in D.C. SCARY Unknown Illness Killed 20K Disease in Central America baffling experts. IF WALLS COULD TALK Pistorius Sells House Where He Shot GF In tony neighborhood. VULTURE Calling All 'Game of Thrones' Geeks GQ The Real Butlers of the .001 Percent ESQUIRE 25 Skills Every Man Show Know 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. Viral Video of the Day: Animals Sing for You Because it's Friday, and you deserve it. More Videos 'Sheezus' Talks by Marlow Stern Celebrities Hate Bieber, Too by Kevin Fallon This Swiss Town Is Hiring a New Hermit by Nina Strochlic

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