Cheat Sheet - Advice for Obama: Forget Bulworth. Try Rambo.

Today: MTA Train Collision Leaves 60 Injured , Pentagon Clears iPhones for Network Use , French President Signs Gay Marriage Into Law May 18, 2013 WRONG MOVIE 1. Advice for Obama: Forget Bulworth. Try Rambo. Obama has reportedly spoken about "going Bulworth." Michael Tomasky says that would be a terrible idea—and he has another Hollywood role model in mind for the president. Read it at The Daily Beast 'EXTENSIVE DAMAGE' 2. MTA Train Collision Leaves 60 Injured Eight people remain hospitalized—three in critical condition—after two commuter trains carrying more than 700 people collided Friday night, according to Connecticut Governor Malloy. Speaking to press Saturday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reported "extensive infrastructure damage," that will keep normal service from returning until a "full investigation" is complete. The train derailed, injuring up to 60 people, after colliding with another train heading to Grand Central. "It was just a crazy scene...People were thrown," one passenger told the New Haven Register.   Read it at Reuters APP-ROVAL 3. Pentagon Clears iPhones for Network Use Nothing says 'boss' like being chosen as the phone network for a pack of spies. The defense agency announced Friday that they have approved Apple products for use on their networks, meaning that iPhones and iPads, along with other gadgets, can be used by its employees. Apple joins Samsung and Blackberry on the list of smartphone manufacturers secure enough to meet the Pentagon's high standards. Needless to say, it's great news for Apple. Instragram just got real, people. Read it at Washington Post OUI, OUI! 4. French President Signs Gay Marriage Into Law Just one day after France's Constitutional Council approved the country's gay-marriage and adoption bill, French President François Hollande signed the bill into law. Although it was adopted by both the Senate and the National Assembly last month, right-wing opponents had taken one last stab at blocking the bill's passage by contesting it to the Council. Close, but no cigar. France is now the ninth country in Europe, and fourteenth in the world, to recognize gay marriage. The first same-sex weddings can take place as soon as ten days after the bill's signing. Read it at BBC LEANING IN 5. Yahoo to buy Tumblr? Is Marissa Mayer a fan of Dogshaming? Rumors are swirling that Yahoo is set to acquire Tumblr, favorite blogging site of short-form jokers and Bieber fans everywhere. The deal is reportedly worth up to $1 billion. The tech firm is holding a press conference in New York City, Tumblr's hometown, on Monday. Invitations to the press conference asked attendees to "join us as we share something special." We're having a hard time thinking of something more special than Tumblr. Read it at Los Angeles Times MONKEY BUSINESS Bieber Gets Big Bill for Pet Primate For care during quarantine in Munich. ENEMY FIRE Report: North Korea Launches Missiles Short-guided weapons shot on Saturday. NO HANDS Plane Belly Flops at Newark Int'l Due to landing gear problems. RACING ROYALTY Preakness Darling On the Mend 2009 winner Rachel Alexandra better after life-threatening infection. ALL MY SINGLE LADIES Beyonce Responds to Pregnancy Rumors "These low life people have nothing better to do." 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. 'Scandal,' Starring President Obama Next season on 'Scandal:' Kerry Washington tries to save the Obama administration from its triple-barreled turmoil. Guest starring Eric Holder. More Videos A Tough Address for Obama by Allison Samuels The Week's Best Longreads by David Sessions Five Reasons Michael Musto Matters by Tricia Romano

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