Cheat Sheet - Robin Thicke’s Summer Anthem Is Kind of Rapey

Today: The Master Terrorist We Gave Away , SCOTUS Strikes Down AZ Voter-ID Law , Former NSA Officials: Snowden Was Right June 17, 2013 Blurred Lines 1. Robin Thicke's Summer Anthem Is Kind of Rapey It's the No. 1 song in the country. But some fans are unnerved by the creepy lyrics and NSFW video from the blue-eyed soul singer, Tricia Romano reports. Read it at The Daily Beast Q&A 2. What We Learned From Snowden's Interview Edward Snowden took to The Guardian to answer questions from the public. The Daily Beast rounds up the NSA leaker's best answers, from why he chose Hong Kong to why he's honored to be called a traitor by Dick Cheney. Read it at The Daily Beast Stay Tuned 3. SCOTUS Strikes Down AZ Voter-ID Law The Supreme Court ruled that Arizona's voter-ID law, which required would-be voters to prove their citizenship, is illegal under federal law. Writing for the majority, Justice Scalia decided that Arizona's law was preempted by the federal National Voter Registration Act. The court also ruled that facts that increase mandatory minimum sentences must be proved to the jury, not just a judge. But the justices deferred several highly anticipated decisions, including ones on same-sex marriage, affirmative action, and the Voting Rights Act. They'll announce more decisions this Thursday. Read it at SCOTUSBlog WHISTLEBLOWERS 4. Former NSA Officials: Snowden Was Right Three former NSA officials who tried to bring the immense data-collecting activities of their agency to light say Edward Snowden did the right thing by making the operation public. In a round-table interview with USA Today, Thomas Drake, William Binney, and J. Kirk Wiebe praised Snowden for exposing information in the public's interest. The trio pushed back on the idea that his actions caused grave harm to the country, saying people including terrorists know the government is monitoring their telecommunications. Read it at USA Today OH, CANADA! 5. Montreal Mayor Arrested for Fraud It appears the city of Montreal can't catch a break. Interim Mayor Michael Applebaum was arrested Monday morning and charged with 14 counts of fraud, breach of trust, and conspiracy. Applebaum, who has denied any wrongdoing, became mayor in November after his predecessor, Gérald Tremblay, resigned in the wake of a massive corruption scandal. Applebaum was allegedly involved in shady real estate deals from 2006 and 2011, but investigators did not give more details about the case. "These allegations rest essentially on obtaining permission and political support on two real estate projects," said Capt. André Boulanger of the Sûreté du Québec, the province's police force. Read it at CNN BLING RING Putin Denies Stealing Super Bowl Ring From Patriots owner Robert Kraft. PINKY PROMISE Komen Names New CEO Judith A. Salerno replaces the breast-cancer charity's founder, Nancy Brinker. GUESS WHO'S BACK Dave Chappelle Returns to Stand-Up Co-headlining comedy tour this summer. AMERICAN GANGSTER Jay-Z Announces New Album Has deal with Samsung for "Magna Carta Holy Grail." BARE IT ALL Kate Moss to Pose Nude For Playboy's 60th-anniversary issue. 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. Who is Nigella Lawson? British TV Chef Nigella Lawson is making headlines this week after pictures of her husband allegedly choking her at a London restaurant surfaced online. The celebrity cook attributes her culinary success to one simple commandment: put the food first. More Videos As the North Rests on Its Laurels, the South Is Rising Fast by Joel Kotkin Make Up Your Mind on Syria, Mr. President by Peter Beinart Dumbest Pageant Answer Ever by Marlow Stern

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