The Afternoon Scoop - Apple's Talent Exodus

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JUNE 15, 2011

Apple's Talent Exodus Ron Johnson, who created Apple's amazing retail stores, is the second top exec to leave in recent months. What's going on in Cupertino? The Daily Beast's Dan Lyons on the exodus. Read it at The Daily Beast Syrian Army Preps New Crackdown One down, one to go—for now. Having steamrolled the rebellious town of Jisr al-Shoughour, Syrian army units are now preparing to crack down on Maaret al-Numan. Tanks have moved southwest toward the town, surrounding it but not yet entering, according to a Syrian general. As the army moves, thousands more Syrians have continued streaming north toward Turkey to seek refuge. But while the attack on Jisr al-Shoughour seems to have successfully snuffed out active rebellion, the increasingly brutal crackdown, and resulting backlash, has begun to raise questions about the ability of Bashar al-Assad's regime to maintain order. Defiant refugees in Turkey responded angrily to calls from the government to return to Jisr al-Shoughour, shouting, "You ruined us, Bashar! Just leave!" Read it at the Associated Press Greek Police Use Teargas on Protesters As government considers new austerity measures. John Edwards' Mug Shot Released Plea deal over violating campaign contribution laws fell apart. Pandora Shares Jump in Trading Debut Internet-radio service's market value swells to $2.6B. Teen Mom Star in Suicide Attempt: Report Amber Portwood of MTV hit show hospitalized. 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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