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MARCH 28, 2011

Obama's Moral Case for War In the president's Libya speech tonight, he'll have to deflect critics who ask why we're taking on Gaddafi--but not other murderous regimes. Peter Beinart on why consistency in foreign policy is overrated. Read it at The Daily Beast Will Libyan Rebel Gains Be Short-Lived? It may be too soon to celebrate the recent gains made by the Libyan rebels: The U.S. military warns that they could be rolled back quickly without continued air support. "The regime still vastly overmatches opposition forces militarily," warned Gen. Carter F. Ham, the ranking American in the coalition operation. Furthermore, there's little sign that Gaddafi loyalists are defecting. Ham's statement comes as the rebels approach the coastal city of Sirte after retaking the towns of Brega and Ras Lanuf without resistance over the weekend. Meanwhile, Gaddafi's forces continue to lay siege to the rebel-held city of Misrata despite allied airstrikes. Read it at The New York Times Reactor Leaking Radioactive Water Could soon reach the ocean. 110 Dead in Weapons Factory Explosion After it was taken over by Islamic militants. Katie Couric Offered 60 Minutes In addition to daytime talk show. Biden Apologizes to Reporter For putting him in broom closet. Sign up for The Yes List email, our weekly cultural recommendations. For more of The Daily Beast, become a fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

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