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Thursday, July 4, 2013

Cheat Sheet - Egypt's Declaration of Independence

Today: Egypt's Chief Justice Sworn In as President , Rupert Murdoch Caught on Tape Talking About Phone Hacking Scandal , Happy Fourth! Love, Obama
Cheat Sheet: Morning

July 04, 2013
REVOLUTION

Yes, it was a coup. But the Egyptians are striving for "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" just like America did in 1776. The Daily Beast's Christopher Dickey on what Washington should do to help.

OVERTHROW

Egypt's chief justice, Adly Mansour, was sworn in Thursday as acting president after a military coup ousted Mohamed Morsi, now under house arrest along with many of his senior aides. The head of the Muslim Brotherhood has also been reportedly arrested. Following days of mass protests, crowds in Tahrir Square cheered and launched fireworks to celebrate Morsi's removal. Military officials have refused to call the takeover a coup, instead describing it as a "national reconciliation," and said new elections could come soon. Former President Hosni Mubarak was also removed by the military in 2011.

CAUGHT

His journalists were "picked on." The police were "incompetent." "We will" hit back. That's what Rupert Murdoch told senior staff in March, according to a just-published recording. Peter Jukes reports.

HOLIDAYS

President Obama used his weekly address to wish the country a happy Fourth, replete with cookouts, fireworks, and family fun. Speaking of the Founding Fathers, the president said, "They fought a revolution. Few would have bet on our side to win. But for the first of many times to come, America proved the doubters wrong." Obama and the first family will celebrate Independence Day with 1,200 military personnel and their families at a USO show followed by the national fireworks display.

STILL BURNING

The Arizona wildfire that killed 19 firefighters is slowing and is now 45 percent contained, according to city officials. All but one of the firefighting squad, the Granite Mountain Hotshots, were killed when the wind shifted Sunday, trapping the elite crew. An investigation is under way to determine what went wrong and prevent similar tragedies. The blaze, caused by lightning, has consumed 8,400 acres and destroyed at least 129 homes.


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SCANDAL
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Secretly married Nnamdi Asomugha.
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