Cheat Sheet - Here Comes the Frankenstorm

Today: OH Poll: Likely Voters Split 49–49 , Krim Case Sparks a Nanny Backlash , 7.7 Earthquake Off Canada October 28, 2012 FRANKENSTORM 1. Hurricane Sandy Heads North Predicted to make landfall late Sunday, the super-storm barreling up the Eastern Seaboard has already forced thousands to evacuate coastal areas. As millions batten down the hatches, The Daily Beast's Eliza Shapiro reports on how local governments are preparing for the worst. Plus, Howard Kurtz on how the storm may upend the presidential campaign and see photos of the storm's deadly path. Read it at The Daily Beast HOMESTRETCH 2. OH Poll: Likely Voters Split 49–49 Will a relative handful of Ohio door knocks decide the election? Likely voters in one of the most crucial swing states are split 49–49 for President Barack Obama and opponent Mitt Romney, according to a new poll conducted by The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Ohio Newspaper Organization. The poll shows that Romney may have eked out some more support among males ages 18 to 29 since September, when Obama led with 51 percent. Pollsters said that ground game—the field operations in which the Obama campaign excels—may decide who takes the Buckeye State. Read it at The Cincinnati Enquirer NIGHTMARE 3. The Nanny Backlash Driven by a frenzied media, affluent New York mothers are now looking twice at their most trusted employees. But let's not read too much into one woman's psychotic break, warns ex-nanny Paula Froelich. Read it at The Daily Beast MOTHER NATURE 4. 7.7 Earthquake Off Canada Whew. Hawaii and Canada both reportedly avoided damage after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake rattled western Canada and sent tsunami waves heading toward the island state. Officials issued a tsunami warning, but residents seem to have escaped the worst Sunday morning—three- to seven-foot waves that could have caused substantial damage. As of 6 a.m. ET, the Honolulu mayor advised people to remain in safe areas until they receive an all clear to return to their homes. Read it at CNN BAD PRESS 5. China Challenges P.M. Wealth Story Get out the black pens. Censors in China have challenged a New York Times report on the wealth accrued by family members of Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, which totals as much as $2.7 billion, according to the article. A letter released by attorneys in Beijing called the story "untrue" and said that they may attempt to hold the Times "legally responsible." The story has not appeared in Chinese state media and has been censored on closely monitored websites like the microblog site Sina Weibo. The prime minister's name and those of his family members are regularly blocked on the social-media platform. Read it at The New York Times BIG BUCKS Dem Super PACs: Roll Over, GOP More wealthy liberals join dark money game. BRIT SCANDAL Gary Glitter Arrested in Savile Case Former glam-rock singer. SILENT NO MORE Rapes Demand Attention in India Assaults up 25 percent over 6 years. SCAPEGOAT McCartney: Don't Blame Yoko Beatles were breaking up anyway. MATERIAL GIRL Madonna Booed for Plugging Obama At New Orleans tour stop. 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. Cuomo Stops Subways As Hurricane Sandy barrels toward New York City, governor Cuomo announced Sunday morning that subway, bus, and train service will be shut down by the evening. 'You want to be prudent,' Cuomo warned. More Videos Holes in the Libya Story by Jamie Dettmer What Would Newt Do? by Matt Latimer Superman Is a Hack! by Sujay Kumar

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