Cheat Sheet - Kiev Protesters to Obama: Protect Us

Today: Obama Pushes 'Buffett Tax' on Rich , Putin Hits Pause , 9/11 Manhattan Murder Is No Mystery Thanks to Bin Laden Kin Trial March 04, 2014 SMOKE CLEARS 1. Protesters in Kiev Want U.S. Protection The demonstrators who ousted Ukraine President Viktor Yanukovych now say they fear Vladimir Putin's aggression and want the West to guarantee military protection against Russia. Jamie Dettmer reports on the revolutionaries who don't believe their work is done. Read it at The Daily Beast HAPPY BUDGET DAY 2. Obama Pushes 'Buffett Tax' for Billionaires President Obama introduced a $3.9 trillion budget for fiscal year 2015 today. While the election-year plan promises tax cuts for an estimated 13.5 million Americans, it includes higher taxes on estates and the wealthy and would prevent certain groups of earners from lowering their taxes below an effective rate, aka the famous Warren Buffett Rule. The White House is also planning to overhaul the corporate tax code and remove loopholes, which it claims would increase corporate revenue by 35 percent in one year, to $449 billion. Read it at The Wall Street Journal SLOW DOWN 3. Putin Hits Pause At a press conference Tuesday, Russia's president said Ukraine was the victim of a hostile takeover by Western agents, but he does not want war. Christopher Dickey asks: Is the crisis already abating? Read it at The Daily Beast ENEMY SOIL 4. The Jurors Who Will Try Bin Laden's Kin in Court How do you try the son-in-law of Bin Laden? Michael Daly writes from a courtroom in Manhattan where Sulaiman Abu Ghaith is getting his day in federal court. A chosen jury, who may not claim to be his peers, does promise to be "fair" and justice may be served after 13 years. Read it at The Daily Beast ELLEN FTW 5. The Oscars Had the Most Viewers Since 2004 The Academy Awards completely killed it in the Nielsen ratings. With an estimated 43 million viewers, it was the most popular entertainment event since the "Friends" finale nearly a decade ago. The Ellen-hosted Oscars was the third-most watched in a decade, and the third year in a row viewership increased. Read it at CBS IRONIC UK Porn-Buster Nabbed on Kid Porn Aide to prime minister. NO JOKE Rob Ford Laughs Off Idea of Rehab On "Jimmy Kimmel Live." CAUSE AND EFFECT Weak Screening in Soldier Suicide Many had mental illness prior to enrollment. HEDGE Rand Wants Law for Senate-Prez Run Would allow simultaneous run. CLEAN UP Nepal Orders Trash Off Mt. Everest Climbers must remove 18 pounds. Rolling Stone The Pay is Too Damn Low: The Minimum-Wage War The Wrap Hollywood Get's 'Travoltafied' GQ Uber Cab Confessions 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. Wes Anderson's Hotel Party by Marlow Stern When Kurt Met Courtney by Charles R. Cross America's Axis of Drought by Kate Galbraith

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