Cheat Sheet - U.S. Can't Track All of the American Jihadists Home From Syria

Read This, Skip That .... May 20, 2014 TURNCOATS 1. U.S. Can't Track All of the American Jihadists Home From Syria U.S. intelligence estimates that more than 100 Americans have gone to Syria to fight along Sunni terrorists—and as many as a dozen have returned home. Eli Lake reports that the number of Americans aiding Syrian extremists only seems to be growing. The bigger problem, though, is there are so many jihadists with Western passports traveling to fight in Syria that some may slip back into the United States without being detected. Read it at The Daily Beast EVADE THIS 2. Credit Suisse Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime Credit Suisse Group AG pleaded guilty Monday to criminal charges that the bank helped customers avoid paying U.S. taxes. The Department of Justice charged the Switzerland-based bank with helping thousands of Americans to avoid paying taxes with offshore accounts. The U.S. and the bank reached a plea deal in which Credit Suisse agreed to pay $2.6 billion in penalties and hire an independent monitor that will oversee it for up to two years. It is the first time in more than two decades that a major bank has pleaded guilty to U.S. federal criminal charges. The plea deal is a major blow to overseas tax dodging and marks a new aggressiveness on the part of federal prosecutors. Credit Suisse may be only the first among several banks to plead guilty to the feds. France's BNP Paribas is expected to do the same in a few weeks. Read it at The New York Times WAR GAMES 3. #ShotsFired in U.S.-China Cyberwar When the Justice Department indicted five Chinese officers for cyberespionage on Monday, it may not have meant to start another battle with China at the worst possible time, but that's exactly what it's done. White House press secretary Jay Carney claims it was strictly a "law enforcement matter." However, Josh Rogin and Jacob Siegel write that the decision to expose Unit 61398 was really a purposeful, high-profile way to chastise China. Read it at The Daily Beast TAKING THE REINS 4. Thai Military Declares Martial Law On Tuesday, the Thai army imposed martial law, but denies that it is leading a coup against the government. Forces moved into the main government building in Bangkok, which has not been occupied for months due to political clashes, and blocked roads to the capital. The military also took over radio and television stations and instituted media censorship. The army ran a ticker on its TV channel proclaiming its intentions "to maintain peace, order and public safety for all groups and all parties," but also stressed "declaring martial law is not a coup d'état." However, there is evidence to the contrary. Reportedly,  embattled Prime Minister Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan was not aware of the takeover. "They took this action unilaterally," said one of his aides, who considers it a "half a coup d'état." Read it at CNN ARRESTED 5. Michael Jace Charged in Wife's Murder The Shield star Michael Jace was charged Tuesday with fatally shooting his wife, April. TMZ reported that Jace called police to their Hyde Park home in Los Angeles around 8:30 p.m. Monday night and told them he shot his wife. The site also alleged that Jace's two children, who are under the age of 10, were present at the time of the shooting. Jace played Detective Julien Lowe in FX's The Shield from 2002 to 2008, which was his longest-running role. He also had a recurring role on Southland and appeared on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, NYPD Blue, and The Mentalist. Read it at CNN PAUSED Judge Halts Pistorius Trial Psych evaluation until June 30. NO FRONTIN' CIA Won't Use Vaccines as Spy Op Cover Anymore. ASKING NICELY Chipotle: Please, Don't Bring Your Guns After Texas restaurant incident. PRICE OF LOVE Russian Oligarch to Pay Ex $4.5 Billion Landmark divorce settlement. SO OVER 'Selfie' Is Officially in the Dictionary So is "fracking" and "catfish." GQ 15 Worst Commencement-Speech Opening Lines CNBC Why We Need to Stop Celebrity Prom Dates WONDERWALL Ouch—Ryan Reynolds Booed at Cannes! 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. Can Maya Rudolph Save the Variety Show? by Kevin Fallon Ricki Lake: Legalize Weed! by Ricki Lake This Site Is Redefining Porn for Women by Erin Cunningham

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