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Friday, March 15, 2013

Cheat Sheet - Pope Francis and the Dirty War

Today: LaPierre: Violent Rapists Need to Be Shot , When Celebrities Like Mila Kunis Talk Stocks, It's Time to Get Out of the Market , Benghazi Suspect Caught
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March 15, 2013
What Happened in Argentina?

Questions persist about how Pope Francis behaved during the violence of Argentina's Dirty War. Did he do too little to protect his priests from a savage military dictatorship? Worse, did he denounce some of them as guerrilla sympathizers? As the Vatican comes out to defend its new leader from the allegations, The Daily Beast's Christopher Dickey digs into the evidence.

NRA SMACKDOWN

Another day, another incendiary Wayne LaPierre speech. The National Rifle Association head offended Congress once again Friday with a speech at CPAC implying that universal background checks and gun registries are simply vehicles to confiscate guns. LaPierre's speech took an inflammatory turn when he claimed guns are vital in protecting women against rapists. "The one thing a violent rapist deserves to face is a good woman with a gun," he said. Adding a bit of irony to his words, the speech followed a panel discussing the need for Republicans to change their tone.

Uh-Oh

The star of Oz the Great and Powerful took a break from promoting her new movie to talk markets on CNBC today. That's an ominous sign that stupid money is in play, writes The Daily Beast's Daniel Gross.

As if on cue, stocks fell Friday morning.

NOT GIVING UP

There's finally forward movement in the investigation into the September attacks on the U.S. diplomatic compound in Benghazi. One man suspected of being involved in the deadly attacks is being detained in Libya, according to CNN. Faraj al-Shibli was detained sometime in the past two days and has been interviewed by the FBI in the presence of U.S. authorities. It's still unclear what al-Shibli's role in the attack was or even if he was present at the time. It's also still unclear how many people may have been involved in the planning and execution of the incident.

DAILY DOUBLE

Game Show Hosts for $400. Here's the clue: "He could replace Alex Trebek as the next host of Jeopardy." The answer, in the form of a question: "Who is Matt Lauer?" The Today show host is being strongly courted to replace Jeopardy's longtime emcee when he steps down in 2016, The New York Post reports. Lauer's own Today contract expires in 2015, meaning that should he choose not to renew, the timing would work out perfectly. Sources also tell the Post that feelers are being put to Anderson Cooper for his interest in taking over as Jeopardy quizmaster. But the real burning question is, will the replacement grow Trebek's iconic mustache?


HE'S FINE
Reuters Suspends Matthew Keys
With pay, following indictment for conspiring with hackers.
SEXTING SCANDAL
Snapchat 'Child Porn' at NJ High School
Students could face charges for sharing sexy selfies.
STRESSED
Fed spanks JPMorgan, Goldman
Criticizes capital plans.
UNSINKABLE
Titanic's 'Most Important' Relic Revealed
Violin played by bandmaster as ship went down.
'KING OF CLAY'
Nadal Beats Federer at Indian Wells
His knee is just fine, apparently.
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