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The Daily Beast - The Morning Scoop - June 22, 2011
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CHEAT SHEET
MUST READS FROM ALL OVER
FOREIGN POLICY
1. The Phony Afghan Drawdown
President Obama is about to begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.
But as The Daily Beast's Michael Tomasky argues, we're a long way from
the end of our involvement in the region. History indicates that no
matter what Obama says in this address, we're going to be in that place
doing one thing or another for the next 30 years. What's happening in
Afghanistan and across the region is the beginning of a transformation
toward freedom that will probably take at least two generations.
Read it at The Daily Beast:
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COMMANDER IN CHIEF
2. Obama Rejects Pentagon Advice
When President Obama announces plans to begin withdrawing forces from
Afghanistan on Wednesday - The Daily Beast's John Barry says he'll bring
home 10,000 troops by year's end - he'll apparently do so against the
Pentagon's advice. Obama is expected to announce the withdrawal of the
30,000 "surge" troops by the end of 2012 - troops the Guardian says
military commanders, including David Petraeus, want to keep in place
until the end of 2012, with a drawdown beginning in 2013. With the 2012
election approaching, Obama wants to send the signal to American voters
that the Afghanistan commitment is beginning to end.
Read it at The Guardian:
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/dail2
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MIDDLE EAST
3. Bahrain Sentences Protesters to Life
The violence mostly ended in Bahrain months ago, but the government
continues its crackdown on dissent: The government has sentenced 10
Shiite opposition protesters to life sentences after it accused them of
plotting a coup. The prisoners include Hassan Mushaimaa, who leads a
hardline opposition group and called for the overthrow of the monarchy
in February and March. Bahrain has seen small protests since June 1,
when the government lifted emergency law.
Read it at Reuters:
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/dail3
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CYBERWAR
4. FBI Battles Back Against Hackers
The FBI appears to be fighting back against Lulz Sec, the hackers who
have recently attacked several corporate and government websites. On
Tuesday, British police announced they have arrested a 19-year-old man
for allegedly participating in cyberattacks "by a single hacking group."
The FBI assisted in the investigation, and the Daily Mail says he could
face extradition to the U.S. The FBI also confiscated several servers
from a data center in Virginia, affecting popular services like
InstaPaper and the Curbed blog network. It is unclear if the raid was
related to the Lulz Sec investigation, though a government official told
the Times Tuesday that the FBI is actively investigating the group.
Separately, the lead researcher at Imperva says he has dentified the
members of Lulz Sec.
Read it at The New York Times:
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/dail4
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DEBT
5. Gingrich Had Second Tiffany's Credit Line
Is there anyone who loves jewelry more than the Gingriches? Presidential
hopeful Newt Gingrich's campaign admitted Tuesday that he had another
line of credit at the luxury jewelry store Tiffany's, this one for as
much as $1 million. Gingrich's spokesman said the candidate's
financial-disclosure statement will reveal that Gingrich and his wife,
Callista, had a "$500,000 to $1 million line of credit at Tiffany's,
that it has a zero balance and has been closed." This revelation comes
only a few weeks after another set of financial-disclosure forms
revealed the family had a $250,000 to $500,000 line of credit at
Tiffany's during 2005-06. Earlier Tuesday, Gingrich's finance team
resigned, only a few weeks after the 16 other top aides quit.
Read it at The Washington Post:
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PRISON BREAK
Al Qaeda Militants Escape in Yemen
Guards attacked, weapons seized, as 40 flee.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/cht6
DRUG WAR
Mexican Drug Lord Arrested
Mendez Vargas is head of the "La Familia" gang.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/cht7
MEMOIRS
Giffords, Mark Kelly to Write Book
Will cover January attack.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/cht8
TENNIS
Wimbledon to Women: Stop Grunting
Says it is an annoyance to fans.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/cht9
FASHION
Galliano Defense: Pills Made Me 'Ill'
Designer's trial begins Wednesday.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/cht10
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BLOGS & STORIES
FROM OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Huntsman's Gay-Rights Shakeup
by Eve Conant
An email from a consultant to the newest GOP contender casts Jon
Huntsman as gay Republicans' best bet in 2012 - but though the former
governor supports civil unions, he still needs to clarify his position
on the issue.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/fea1
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Casey's Roommate Tells All
by Diane Dimond
In her first interview, the woman who lived with Anthony after her
2-year-old was reported missing tells Diane Dimond about her "crazy"
eruptions, romantic interests - and quest for fame.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/fea2
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Jill Scott's Soul Searching
by Allison Samuels
The Grammy-winning soul singer - whose new album, "The Light of the
Sun," is full of heartache and yearning to understand love - talks to
Allison Samuels about the flap over rapper Common performing at the
White House and her desire for meaty acting roles.
http://e.thedailybeast.com/a/tBOAeUMB7SwhTB8cA9gNsjV9oLN/fea3
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