Cheat Sheet - Bob Woodward: The Myth Bites the Dust

Today: N. Korea Ends Peace Accord With South , Tragedy in a Lion's Lair: Sanctuary Intern Died Following Her Passion , TSA 'Knives Allowed' Policy Sparks Fury March 08, 2013 AMERICAN ICON 1. Bob Woodward's Dark Side Woodward's recent flap reveals a grotesquely swollen ego fed by 40 years of hero worship. In Newsweek, Max Holland asks: why is this man an American icon? Read it at Newsweek HARSH WORDS 2. N. Korea Ends Peace Accord With South Put North Korea in time-out, and a temper tantrum is sure to ensue. The nation lashed out Friday, ending its peace accord with South Korea, in response to the United Nations Security Council's vote Thursday punishing it for nuclear testing. The unanimous approval of the strict sanctions came in spite of threats from the aggravated country, which claimed that it would retaliate against the United States and engulf Washington in a "sea of fire." A top general confirmed that Pyongyang is armed with nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles and ready to launch at any time. The South responded by warning that if North Korea does attack with a nuclear weapon, Kim Jong-un's regime "will be erased from the earth." Read it at The New York Times SWIPE OF A PAW 3. Tragedy in a Lion's Lair A California coroner announced Friday that the 550-pound lion that killed sanctuary intern Dianna Hanson did so by breaking her neck. Christine Pelisek on the swipe of a paw that ended an animal lover's childhood dream. Read it at The Daily Beast MILE-HIGH BACKLASH 4. TSA 'Knives Allowed' Policy Sparks Fury More than 9,300 people have signed a petition by the Flight Attendants Union Coalition to reverse the Transportation Security Administration's new policy allowing small knives, golf clubs, baseball bats, and other sports equipment on planes. "Our nation's aviation system is the safest in the world thanks to multilayered security measures that include prohibition on many items that could pose a threat to the integrity of the aircraft cabin," said the coalition. The coalition is made up of five unions and 90,000 flight attendants. The pilots association also expressed its resistance, saying it believes terrorism is still a "real threat." If not overturned, the new policy will go into effect April 25. Read it at Associated Press DRAMATIC EXIT 5. Global Leaders Head to Chávez Funeral It's a glamorous send-off fit for an infamous comandante. Venezuela's nationwide week of mourning continues with Hugo Chávez's star-studded funeral. Everyone from Cuban President Raúl Castro to Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is slated to be there, along with at least 30 other heads of government from around the world. Even the United States will be represented, with Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks from New York and former Massachusetts congressman William Delahunt scheduled to attend. The funeral will be not only a memorial to the contentious leader's life, but a platform to solidify his continued legacy: Chávez's handpicked successor, Vice President Nicolás Maduro, will be sworn in Friday as well. Read it at Associated Press JUST A BILL Senate Committee Approves Stricter Gun Laws New bill will now be reviewed by Congress. NO BIGOTS ALLOWED Police Use Polygraph to Weed Out Racists In attempt to create scandal-free force. PHAT CASH Study: Get Paid, Shed Pounds Financial incentives encourage weight loss. R-E-S-P-E-C-T Sheryl Sandberg Defends Marissa Mayer Slams critics of the Yahoo CEO's telecommuting ban. PRAY Justin Bieber Collapses Backstage But finishes show before going to the hospital. GET The Cheat Sheet A speedy, smart summary of news and must-reads from across the Web. You'll love the featured original stories on politics, entertainment, and more from The Daily Beast's diverse group of contributors. GET Culture Beast Weekly cultural recommendations from The Daily Beast. Martha Stewart Vs. The Law Roughly a decade after the insider trading scandal that landed her in federal prison, the 'domestic diva' is back in court, this time sued by Macy's for breach of contract. Here's the condensed history of Martha Stewart's legal battles. More Videos The Westboro Defectors Speak by John Avlon Ending Violence Against Women by Kim Azzarelli & Alyse Nelson Lena Dunham's BFF by Kevin Fallon

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