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Sunday, February 24, 2013

Cheat Sheet - Carter in Oscarland: The Rehabilitation of the 39th President

Today: Pope Delivers Final 'Angelus' , As the Sequester Looms, The Outlines Of A Solution Emerge , Dozens Injured in NASCAR Crash
Cheat Sheet: Morning

February 24, 2013
REHABILITATION

As Argo puts Jimmy Carter in the spotlight, historians have begun to recognize him as a flawed, but visionary president, writes Douglas Brinkley. Plus, ace your Oscar-night betting pool with our handy guide to all the big awards—film clips, major reviews, the odds from Vegas, and more.

I, BENEDICT XVI

The Vatican took a break from chastising the media for "defamatory" reports in order to honor Pope Benedict XVI's final Sunday blessing. Massive crowds gathered in St. Peters Square to listen to as he delivered his final "Angelus," a Christian devotional prayer dedicated to the birth and death of Christ. Speaking from his apartment window above the square, Benedict thanked the crowd for their "affection" and promised them that he would be taking up a life of prayer, in order to "be able to continue serving the church." The Vatican was seething Saturday over rumors that a secret cross-dressing gay sex scandal was behind Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, calling the false reports an attempt to influence the upcoming election of his successor.

SELF-INFLICTED

While Washington plays chicken, it's the American economy that could take the hit. John Avlon sketches the outlines of a better path forward.

CHAOS

An estimated 33 people were injured by flying debris Saturday when rookie driver Kyle Larson's car barreled through the catch fence at the conclusion of the Nationwide NASCAR race in Daytona, Florida. The wreck—which occurred during the final lap of the race—stemmed from Regan Smith's attempt keep his lead over Brad Keselowski. Videos captured of the crash show Kyle Larson's car blasting through the catch fence and sending burning debris into the crowd. Larson walked away from the twisted vehicle unharmed. Despite the dangerous finale of yesterday's race, officials say the long-awaited Daytona 500 scheduled for Sunday will go on uninhibited.

TAKE TWO

Carl Pistorius's Twitter hackers did more than deliver false tweets Saturday—they shoved him into the spotlight. After his name swirled through the media this weekend, news broke Sunday that Carl, Oscar's older brother, is also facing a murder charge. The Pistorius family lawyer, Kenny Oldwage, confirmed that he is being tried for homicide. Local South African media say the crash involved a woman motorcyclist who died in 2010 after being hit by the older Pistorius, who was "driving recklessly" in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. Carl was scheduled to face trial last Thursday, while his younger brother Oscar attended his bail hearing for the death of his 30-year-old girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Oscar Pistorius was released on $113K bail. His murder trial is set to resume June 4.


RED
Cruz: Harvard Law Full of Communists
Confirms The New Yorker's claim that he implied such in a 2010 speech.
YES WE CAN
Italy Votes in Key Election
Crucial to lifting nation out of recession.
SPOTTED
Tiger, Elin Seen Together
For the first time in years.
AW SNAP, FLOTUS!
Michelle Obama Does the 'Dougie'
Alongside Jimmy Fallon to promote her Let's Move! initiative.
EFF YOU
Indie Awards Slam Hollywood
Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes win for best lead actors.
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