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Thursday, March 7, 2013

Cheat Sheet - Are Republicans the New Democrats?

Today: U.S. Captures Bin Laden's Son-in-Law , Bridgewater May Be the Hottest Hedge Fund for Harvard Grads, but It's Also the Weirdest , Facebook Redesigns News Feed
Cheat Sheet: Afternoon

March 07, 2013
TRANSFORMATION

Who would have guessed last year that the GOP would be endorsing a litany of previously unthinkable positions? Elections have consequences, writes The Daily Beast's Andrew Romano, and this time, an identity crisis seems to be one of them.

HOMELAND

Osama bin Laden's son-in-law has reportedly been captured, in what one Washington official has called a "very significant victory," in the fight against al Qaeda. The news was announced by senior congressman Peter King (R-New York), who said Sulaiman Abu Ghaith has been taken to the United States for questioning. King confirmed that Abu Ghaith played a part in the 9/11 tragedy, and that he will be subject to immediate judicial action as a result. "I trust he received a vigorous interrogation, and will face swift and certain justice," King said. The CIA and FBI have yet to respond to requests for comment.

Hire Me!

Forget Goldman Sachs. The financial firm college grads are clamoring to work for this year is Bridgewater Associates, a $145 billion hedge fund with a shamanic founder and president. But while it may be the hottest job for Harvard types, it's also the weirdest. The Daily Beast's Daniel Gross on the oddball firm's special sauce.

STATUS UPDATE

Prepare for the massive outcry that always follows a Facebook redesign. Today, Facebook will announce a major overhaul of its News Feed hoping to keep users on the network and thus more advertising dollars. In a January earnings call, CEO Mark Zuckerberg hinted at what the redesign would look like saying it would have larger photos, more video content, and "engaging ads."

FACTS ARE FACTS

It's hard to argue with facts, but National Rifle Association crusader Wayne LaPierre will no doubt find a way. A new study released by Boston Children's Hospital on Wednesday found that states with stricter gun legislation present fewer gun-related deaths. The research shows the mortality rate in states with the most gun laws to be 42 percent lower than states with the the fewest gun laws. Eric Fleegler, the study's lead investigator, hopes the new information will encourage lawmakers to pass gun reform. "Our research gives clear evidence that laws have a role in preventing firearms deaths," he said. Critics of the research argue that a few key factors—such as gun-ownership rates—were not taken into consideration when conducting this study.


SERVED
N. Korea Threatens Nuclear Attack
As U.N. unanimously approves sanctions to punish them for nuclear testing.
WHEN YOU GOTTA GO ...
Rand Paul Considered Using a Catheter
To prolong filibuster.
EASY MONEY
Bank of England Decides Against New Stimulus
Disappointing analysts who hoped for more.
GREASY
Processed Meat Linked to Early Death
Eat leaner cuts instead, say researchers.
Love & Basketball
Rodman to Broker Peace With N. Korea
Will take another trip to DPRK.
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