Cheat Sheet - EXCLUSIVE: Russia's Blackwater Seized Crimea Airports

Today: Az. Christians Are Now Slaves to the Gays , Foot of Snow to Hit Eastern U.S. , Bill O'Reilly to Blacks: Stop Listening to 'Gangsta' Music! February 28, 2014 NEFARIOUS 1. Russian 'Blackwater' Takes Over Ukraine Airports Josh Rogin reports that the unmarked troops who've taken over two airports in Crimea, Ukraine, on behalf of Russia are private security contractors working for Vladimir Putin's military. The new government in Kiev accuses Moscow of an "armed invasion and occupation," but it's more like an internal takeover. Read it at The Daily Beast LOOK OUT! 2. New Arizona Anti-Gay Bill Drafted While everyone was busy either hailing or deriding Arizona Governor Jan Brewer for vetoing one anti-gay bill, another one was quietly making its way toward the state's house. House Bill 2481, which allows judges and clergy to refuse to perform same-sex marriages. The bill was introduced at the end of last month and has already received approval from the House Rules Committee and the House Government Committee. While gay marriage is not legal in Arizona, gay-rights advocates are concerned that the legislation's broad definition of a "minister," which includes judges, could create judicial ethics questions. Read it at AZCentral ENOUGH! 3. Foot of Snow to Hit Eastern U.S. Over the next several days, a major snowstorm is expected to sweep across the United States, going from Kansas, crossing the Midwest, and hitting the Northeast early next week. The storm is expected to drop as much as one foot of snow on a region already besieged by crappy weather all winter. In what has become all too routine, airports in major cities like Chicago, D.C., New York, Boston, and Kansas City could face delays or cancellations. "In a narrow swath, all or part of the storm will deliver snow that may be difficult to shovel and plow, due to its accumulation and weight," says AccuWeather's chief meteorologist, Elliot Abrams. Read it at AccuWeather GIVE IT UP 4. Bill O'Reilly to Blacks: Quit Listening to 'Gangsta' Music The Fox News host knows what's behind all African-American teenagers' problems and what to do about it. Jamelle Bouie writes on why this inevitable explanation for black teenagers' problems is nonsense. Read it at The Daily Beast TEA PARTY ON THE LEFT 5. Netroots Hunt Democrats The threat from the left to the Democratic establishment is nothing like the scale that the Tea Party provides to the GOP, writes David Freedlander, but in a handful of races around the country, progressives are trying to steer the Democratic Party in a more liberal direction. Read it at The Daily Beast SO ABOUT THAT... U.S. GDP Revised Down From 3.2 to 2.4 percent in fourth quarter. SHADY Details Cast Doubt on TX Execution Prosecutors may have hid deal with informant. SURPRISE!!! Man Found Alive in Body Bag At Mississippi funeral home. INVESTIGATION Ex-NFL Star Accused of Raping 9 In five different states. BAD HOSTS China Taunts U.S. Ambassador "Yellow skin and white heart." 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. The Party Monster's Second Act by Caitlin Dickson Italy's Killer Boytoys Target Cougars by Barbie Latza Nadeau Kids' Author on Trial in Egypt by Nina Strochlic

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