Cheat Sheet - Stop! We Need to Understand Why Wilson Did It

Read This, Skip That .... November 26, 2014 IN IT TOGETHER 1. 90 Seconds of Fury in Ferguson As protests hit 170 cities, America is running the risk of ignoring what happened between Michael Brown and Darren Wilson. Michael Daly writes we need to understand what happened between them before we can begin to change how we police ourselves. Read it at The Daily Beast NEED TO KNOW 2. The Unanswered Ferguson Questions There was enough evidence to persuade a grand jury that Darren Wilson should not be tried for killing Michael Brown. However, says Jacob Siegel, there are still host of unresolved questions about everything from inconsistencies in police accounts to whether the prosecutor was trying to avoid an indictment. Read it at The Daily Beast RAGE 3. 170 Cities Hit by Ferguson Protests Thousands of Americans across the nation, from New York to Los Angeles, have taken to the streets to protest a Ferguson grand jury's decision to not indict Officer Darren Wilson for any crime in the killing of Michael Brown. A day after St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch announced there would be no criminal charges against Wilson for the fatal shooting, protests erupted in more than 170 U.S. cities. In city after city, people thronged the streets chanting slogans and demanding change and justice. In New York City, multiple protests developed: Demonstrators marched on Times Square, Union Square, and other sites, saying they wanted to "take back the streets." In Ferguson itself, 2,200 National Guard troops were deployed to protect and back up police trying to cope with increasingly hostile protesters, and authorities reported at least 44 arrests. Read it at CNN GET READY 4. EPA to Propose Huge Ozone Regulations After a long battle, the EPA is prepared to release on Wednesday significant regulations working to curb emissions of ozone, the smog-causing pollutant that has been linked to asthma, heart disease, and premature death. The proposed regulation will lower the current threshold for ozone, which is 75 parts per billion, to a range of 65 to 70 parts per billion. Environmental groups had sought 60 parts per billion. Led by Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, the incoming majority leader, the Republican-controlled Congress has said it will block and overturn all new EPA regulations focused on cleaner air. Read it at The New York Times WINNER TAKE ALL 5. The Race to Be Hillary's Karl Rove The 2016 primary in the Democratic Party may be less about the nominee and more about who will be Hillary Clinton's campaign manager. David Freedlander reports on the three favorites—Robby Mook, Guy Cecil, and Stephanie Schriock—and how each would shape her run Read it at The Daily Beast ANOTHER ONE Arkansas, Mississippi Gay Marriage Bans End Approved by voters a decade ago. WAKE UP HIV Out of Control in 70% of U.S. Patients One-fifth not even diagnosed. GIRL WARRIORS Female Teen Bombers Kill 40 in Nigeria Blew themselves up in market. STAYING SOBER U.K. Drinkers to Get Daily Alcohol Pill That reduces dependency. CARLTON CAN DANCE Ribeiro Wins 'Dancing With the Stars' In tight Season 19 finish. HUFFINGTON POST Police Body Cameras Seen As A Fix For Ferguson-Style Killings ROLLING STONE Azealia Banks' Long, Twisted Road to 'Broke With Expensive Taste' BUZZFEED How "Friends" Told The Greatest Thanksgiving Love Story Of All Time 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. Flying Coach Is the New Hell by Clive Irving Sailor Moon Saves the Universe in Heels by Rich Goldstein The Ultimate Thanksgiving TV Guide by Kevin Fallon

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