Cheat Sheet - Chimps Lawyer Up

Today: Walker: Skip Gifts, Donate to Me , Pope Francis Avoids Apology For Clergy Sex Abuse , Fourth Meningitis Case at UCSB December 03, 2013 MAN'S WORST FRIEND 1. Chimps Lawyer Up In the first case involving a non-human demanding legal rights under common law, four chimpanzees are fighting this week for to retire to sanctuaries. The Nonhuman Rights Project is acting on behalf of the chimps, and is accusing owners, some who have rescued the animals, of keeping the chimps against their will. If the cases filed by the NhRP are successful, what other pets will be next? The Daily Beast's Jacqui Goddard reports. Read it at The Daily Beast BAH HUMBUG 2. Walker: Skip Gifts, Donate to Me This is the real War on Christmas. Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's "campaign team" sent an email over the weekend asking donors to send donations instead of buying their children holiday gifts. Lovely. "Instead of venturing into the cold this Black Friday, stay in and give your children a gift that will keep on giving … Donate $5, $10 or $25 to help Governor Walker get re-elected and save your children from a future of double-digit tax increases and billion-dollar deficits." The email also notes that "electronics or toys" will become outdated or break, but contributing to Walker's campaign will help create a "Wisconsin as great as the one [Walker] grew up in." Is this part of a master plan to get on Jimmy Kimmel when they film the looks on children's faces on Christmas morning with no presents? Read it at Raw Story LONG OVERDUE 3. The Pope's Abuse Non-Apology Pope Francis addressed sex abuse by the clergy for the first time yesterday in a meeting with Dutch bishops. But the popular pope did not offer the straightforward apology for rampant child abuse by Catholic priests many want to hear. The Daily Beast's Barbie Latza Nadeau asks: why won't he stop swerving and do the right thing? Read it at The Daily Beast SICK 4. Fourth Meningitis Case at UCSB A fourth case of meningococcal disease that leads to meningitis has been confirmed at the University of California, Santa Barbara. The disease, which causes infections in the bloodstream and meningitis, has led the university to stop all fraternity events as well as parties. The bacteria can cause fever, headaches, rash and increased sensitivity. One of the people infected with the disease had to have both feet amputated. All four individuals were infected last month, and the potential number of people exposed is now at 500. Students in dormitories are especially prone, and UCSB has said it is increasing cleanings in residence halls and sports facilities. Read it at Los Angeles Times MOTOR CITY 5. Detroit Eligible for Bankruptcy U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Steven Rhodes ruled Tuesday that Detroit is eligible for bankruptcy, the largest municipal filing in history. In the historic ruling, Rhodes said pensions can be cut as part of Detroit's bankruptcy—a move that the city's unions are likely to appeal. In the bitter nine-day court battle leading up to Rhodes's ruling, emergency city manager Kevyn Orr has argued that the city's $18 billion debt—as well as its long-term liabilities—must be reduced to help the city move out of bankruptcy. Read it at Detroit Free Press LUXURY Hottest Black Friday Item: A Towel For 29 cents at Walmart. NAUGHTY OR NICE Denmark, New Zealand Least Corrupt Somalia, North Korea, and Afghanistan tie for worst. GUILTY Bolshoi Ballet Dancer Convicted Faces six years for acid attack. R.I.P. Vin Diesel Visits Walker Memorial Also posts several tributes to co-star online. HOLY COW '50 Shades' Casts Rita Ora As Christian Grey's adopted sister. PopSugar The Year in Celeb PDA! GQ The 25 Least Influential People of 2013 Your Tango 10 Reasons Southern Guys Make the Best Boyfriends! 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. Reel Numbers: 'Saving Mr. Banks' Walt Disney paid $100,000 for the film rights to 'Mary Poppins.' Go behind the scenes of the beloved family classic in 'Saving Mr. Banks,' the new film starring Tom Hanks as Disney. More Videos Madoff Henchman Turns Rat by Allan Dodds Frank The Rise of Selfie Pop by Andrew Romano Britney Spears is the Last of the Pop Goddesses by Kevin Fallon

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