Cheat Sheet - Obama Wants a Blank Check to Fight ISIS

Read This, Skip That .... September 10, 2014 FORK IT OVER 1. Obama Wants a Blank Check to Fight ISIS Democrats in Congress are ready to give President Obama $5 billion with no strings attached to fight ISIS, report Josh Rogin and Tim Mak. Despite no details on how the money would be spent, the process is moving forward thanks to a combination of fear and confusion. Read it at The Daily Beast HORRIFIC 2. Five Missing Kids Found Dead in Alabama Unimaginable tragedy struck in Alabama on Tuesday, when the bodies of five children, ages 1 to 8, were found after a week missing. The kids' father, Tim Jones, Jr., has been taken into custody in connection with their disappearance, after witnesses say they were last seen with him in South Carolina. He has been charged with child neglect and police said they expect to file more charges against him in connection to the children's death. Their mother reported them missing and said she was unable to contact Jones, her ex-husband. Police have not released details on how the children died. Read it at WYFF4 GLASS HOUSES 3. Ray Rice: King of 'Kindness' Just two years ago, Ray Rice kicked off an anti-bullying campaign after learning his teenage sister had been hit in the face with a rock by another girl at school. Maybe, says Michael Daly, the man looking to combat bullies should have looked in the mirror. Read it at The Daily Beast HELP ME! 4. Obama to Seek Arms for Syrian Opposition President Obama plans to ask Congress to quickly authorize the arming of Syrian opposition forces, as he moves forward on his own with a broader effort—both military and political—to combat militants in Syria and Iraq, according to administration officials. He is also reportedly considering airstrikes within Syria to expand the campaign against ISIS. The president will brief the American people on his plans in a prime-time address to the nation Wednesday night. Obama's decision to address the public directly shows how seriously he regards the threat posed by Islamic State militants battling in Syria and Iraq to form an Islamic state. The president has said he has the authority to take action against Islamic State, but would welcome action from Congress that would help the overall effort. Obama huddled with congressional leaders ahead of his address. Some have expressed skepticism regarding Obama's previous call for funds to fight ISIS, as the administration failed to detail how the money would be spent. Read it at Associated Press ON BENDED KNEE 5. U.K. Prime Minister Begs Scots to Stay In what can only be seen as a desperate last-minute effort, U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron is racing to Scotland on Wednesday to try to persuade voters to vote "no" on an independence referendum in eight days. Cameron is joined by the leaders of the three other major parties, including Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg of the Liberal Democrats, and Ed Miliband, the opposition Labour Party leader. In an opinion piece in the Daily Mail, Cameron wrote, "Let no one in Scotland be in any doubt: We desperately want you to stay; we do not want this family of nations to be ripped apart." Read it at CNN GOOD SIGN? Ukraine: Russian Forces Leaving Giving peace a chance. COLLATERAL Palestinian Killed During Israeli Raid To arrest a Hamas operative. SHAMEFUL Military Botched Child Sex-Abuse Cases Investigations may be reopened. MONSTER Man Gets 14 Years in Autistic Child Rape Abused for years. BILLIONAIRES GONE BAD Dallas Cowboys Owner Sued by Dancer For sexual assault. HUFFINGTON POST Conservatives Predictably Shame Wendy Davis For Sharing Abortion Story REFINERY29 Why Apple Watch Will Be Fashion's Next Obsession ROLLING STONE Exclusive: Bono Reveals Secrets of U2's Surprise Album 'Songs of Innocence' 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 Was Pregnant & He Hit Me. #WhyIStayed by Anonymous Meet Brooklyn's Fake Morrissey by Michael Moynihan Goodbye to TV's Best Biker Gang by Annaliza Savage

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