Cheat Sheet - Putin Blacklists Pro-Gay Obama Donors

May 02, 2014 TIT FOR TAT 1. Putin Imposes Secret Sanctions on Pro-Gay Obama Donors The Kremlin has expanded its secret "black list" of Americans banned from Russia to include Obama campaign fundraisers tied to the LGBT community and senior congressmen, Josh Rogin reports. Unlike the U.S. sanctions made public against Russian officials, businessmen, and institutions, Moscow did not reveal its targets publicly. Read it at The Daily Beast CLOSE CALL 2. Minnesota Teen Planned School Massacre A 17-year-old Minnesotan was allegedly planning a Columbine-style attack for months but was arrested Thursday. John David LaDue was subsequently charged with four counts of attempted murder, two counts of damage to property, and six counts of possession of a bomb by someone under 18. LaDue allegedly planned to kill his mother, father, and sister, then head to his high school where he would set off pressure-cooker bombs full of nails and ball bearings in the cafeteria. Afterwards, he planned to kill "as many students as he could." LaDue's alleged planning even had him setting off "practice bombs" at an elementary school, park, church, and softball fields.  Read it at Star Tribune HOPE IS GONE 3. Eastern Ukraine Explodes Ukrainian armed forces Friday launched an early morning attack on rebel strongholds in Slovyansk in the east. Jamie Dettmer reports that pro-Russian separatists abducted several Western journalists in response, apparently to use them as human shields. Meanwhile, Moscow has declared that Ukraine's move killed the last hope for a diplomatic resolution. Read it at The Daily Beast suffocating 4. Carbon Dioxide Levels Highest in Human History The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere has reached the highest level in human history, exceeding 400 parts per million in April. Ice cores taken from Antarctica with air bubbles as old as 800,000 years has not revealed a level higher than 300 ppm. "If we fail to heed this warning, our children will end up living in a world that is much hotter than any human being has ever experienced," says scientist Ken Caldeira. Read it at SF Gate Whodunit? 5. Lawyer: Stiviano's Friend Leaked Sterling Tape Busted. A friend of V. Stiviano—the woman Donald Sterling was speaking to when he made racist comments—released the tapes to TMZ, according to Stiviano's lawyer. Apparently, the friend was entrusted with the recordings for "safekeeping" in case anything happened, but then leaked them to TMZ without permission. "She's a young girl thrown in the middle of this thing, unwillingly," her lawyer said, noting that Stiviano was working as Sterling's archivist and the pair never had an intimate relationship. Read it at The Associated Press WE PROMISE Commerce Dept.: 2012 Jobs Data Legit Accused of manipulation for presidential election. NEW DETAILS Inmate Was Tasered Before Execution His lethal injection was then botched. TRAGEDY Syria Terrorist Attack Kills 11 Children By rebels. J'ACCUSE! Pippa Middleton Accused of False Bottom Internet goes crazy after French TV host makes assertion. CROWN JEWELS Hugh Jackman Nearly Castrated Himself With Wolverine's claws. 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. Viral Video of the Day: Jon Lajoie Wants You to 'Please Use This Song' The YouTube sensation is back—and he needs the money. More Videos Saddle Up! Johnny Weir Does the Derby by Johnny Weir Don't Run for President, Hillary by Tina Brown Instagram Bans Boobs, Not Berettas by Michael Daly

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