Cheat Sheet - Murdoch, the Man Who Won't Apologize

Today: PM Wants Elections in 8 Months, Confirmed: Bachmann's NH Staff Left, Panetta: Iraq Details Still to Come October 22, 2011 KING 1. Murdoch, the Man Who Won't Apologize Rupert Murdoch strong-armed dissenting News Corp. investors to remain on the board after a tense annual meeting this week, but if anyone was wondering if he'll repent for the phone-hacking scandal, the answer was: not at all. His lack of attrition—at least in front of shareholders—is hardly surprising, writes The Daily Beast's Nicholas Wapshott. Read it at The Daily Beast LIBYA 2. PM Wants Elections in 8 Months Libyan interim Prime Minister Mahmoud Jibril says he wants elections to be held within eight months to create a national congress, which would have two tasks: to draft a constitution and to form an interim government that would last until the first presidential elections. The National Transitional Council said it plans to declare "full liberation" on Sunday, an unexplained postponement of a day. The burial of Muammar Gaddafi has also been postponed as the United Nations, the United States, and human rights groups call for an investigation into his death. Videos of his capture raise concerns that he and his son Mutassim were executed. Read it at Reuters EXODUS 3. Confirmed: Bachmann's NH Staff Left It doesn't bode well for Michele Bachmann's campaign that no one knew the entire New Hampshire paid staff had left. The resignation of Bachmann's team was first reported Friday by New Hampshire television station WMUR, but when asked about it, Bachmann called the story "shocking" and denied it was true. But Bachmann's former New Hampshire campaign director, Jeff Chidester, said he quit a week ago and told the national campaign. At least three, and possibly four, other staffers left. One, Carolilne Gilger, Bachmann's southern state field director, is joining Rick Perry's campaign. Read it at CBS News WITHDRAWAL 4. Panetta: Iraq Details Still to Come Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Friday night that Washington still needs to discuss with the Iraqi government the details of the troop withdrawal. President Obama announced earlier Friday that all U.S. troops will leave Iraq by the end of 2011—prompting many to wonder what role the U.S. will take, especially after the top U.S. commander in Iraq, Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, said earlier this year that Iraq is not fully capable of protecting itself. Iraq rejected the U.S.'s proposal to keep military bases in that country, and the U .S. and Iraq have not agreed yet how many U.S. military personnel will be at the embassy in Baghdad. Panetta likened the future Iraq to Bahrain, where there are nearly 5,000 troops as part of the Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters. Read it at Associated Press ACTIVITY 5. Giffords Running for Reelection? Could Rep. Gabrielle Giffords be running for reelection? The congresswoman, who was badly wounded in the Tucson shootings, hasn't signaled any intention to run, but the Arizona Capitol Times reports that her campaign is spending money as if she were gearing up for a race. Between July and September her team raised $189,000 and spent nearly half of it—almost double the amount the same time two years ago. Her campaign has also paid thousands of dollars to fundraising consultants. However, her advisers are also reportedly encouraging former U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona to run for the seat. Read it at Arizona Capitol Times OBIT Saudi Crown Prince Dies in NY Next in line after King Abdullah. DISASTER Thailand May Flood for Weeks Over 300 dead, 100,000 displaced. ENCAMPMENT Occupy Protests Close St. Paul's Cathedral For the first time since the blitz. SPORTS Fox, Telemundo Win World Cup Bid For record $1 billion. DOWN & OUT Madonna's Brother Is Homeless Reportedly lives under a bridge. 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 The Yes List Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Is Obama Still Weak? by Michael Tomasky Bulger's FBI Ties Enrage Cops by Rikki Klieman The Week's Best Internet Memes by Brian Ries & Nina Strochlic

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