Cheat Sheet - Kelley Aftermath: Allen May Withdraw

Today: How Christopher Dorner Went Down , Olympic Amputee Arrested for Murder , N. Korea Nuke Test Nets No Radiation February 14, 2013 SCANDAL 1. Kelley Aftermath: Allen May Withdraw While General Allen is reportedly reconsidering his NATO nomination, a bit player in the scandal is still being pursued by TV anchors and people offering cash. She tells The Daily Beast's Howard Kurtz why she's overwhelmed. Read it at The Daily Beast MANHUNT 2. How Christopher Dorner Went Down Tear gas, high-speed car chases, a slain officer. The Daily Beast's Christine Pelisek tells the inside story of the last stand of L.A.'s rogue cop—and who started the fire that appears to have killed him. Plus, Michael Daly on the new dad allegedly killed by Dorner, Mansfield Frazier on Dorner's black supporters, and more. Read it at The Daily Beast BLADE RUNNER 3. Olympic Amputee Arrested for Murder South African sprinter Oscar Pistorius was arrested Thursday after a woman was found shot to death in his home in Pretoria. Pistorius, 26, a double-amputee Olympic sprinter known as Blade Runner, was taken into custody early Thursday after police responded to a call about a shooting at his home. According the the Associated Press, the woman he killed was 30-year-old Reeva Steenkamp, a self-described "cover girl for FHM Models." South African media reported that Steenkamp was Pistorius's girlfriend and that he allegedly shot her after mistaking her for a burglar, an allegation that has not been confirmed. Officials apparently found a 9mm in Pistorius's home. He is expected to appear in court later Thursday. The South African Paralympian—a fan favorite—took home two gold medals and a silver at the 2012 London Olympics. Read it at Associated Press TENSION 4. N. Korea Nuke Test Nets No Radiation There have been no new radioactive isotopes released from North Korea's underground nuclear test, South Korean experts said Thursday. Finding isotopes can help determine what type of nuclear device was used, but a well-contained test could yield no isotopes. North Korea claimed Tuesday to have carried out an underground nuclear test, and seismic activity trigged by the test has been detected by several nations. The United Nations Security Council has condemned the test, and Australia blocked a visit by North Korea diplomats over it. Read it at BBC MILE-HIGH MATCH 5. AMR, US Airways Approve $11M Merger The skies are about to become more united. US Airways and AMR, the parent company for American Airlines, have reportedly agreed to a $11 billion merger that will make the combined carrier the largest airline in the world. The new company will be called American Airlines, but will be headed by Doug Parker, the CEO of US Airways. In a statement to the media Thursday, Parker conveyed his hope for the future of the company. "The combined airline will have the scale, breadth, and capabilities to compete more effectively and profitably in the global marketplace," he said. The merger gives 72 percent of ownership to AMR creditors, and US Airways shareholders will have the rest. Read it at Associated Press HOOF, WOOF Britain: Horsemeat Drug in France While Germany finds horsemeat in lasagna. PLAN B 5.8M Women Have Used Morning-After Pill Twenty-three percent of women ages 20–24 have used it. TAKE-BACKSIES Knight: We Regret Paying Jonah Lehrer Disgraced journalist had been paid $20,000 speaking fee. SEWAGE STEAMER Carnival Triumph Heads to Port Described as "floating petri dish" as sewage oozes through ship. KIMYE Kim and Kanye Breach Security at JFK Bypass checkpoint, delay plane for an hour. 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. Most Awkward Movie Kisses Feeling frisky this Valentine's Day? We hope things go better for you than for these unlucky-in-love movie characters. Watch these miserable makeouts, and take notes on what NOT to do. Then go spread the love. More Videos Toe to Toe With Bill O'Reilly by Howard Kurtz The New Rules of Online Dating by Lizzie Crocker and Abby Haglage What's the Best Nicholas Sparks Movie? by Anna Klassen

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