Cheat Sheet - Storm Troopers and Gun Nuts Rule CPAC

March 07, 2014 PARTY TIME 1. Storm Troopers and Gun Nuts Rule CPAC CPAC, the granddaddy of conservative conference extravaganzas, has taken things to a whole new level, mixing virtual rifle ranges, tug-o-war, and Storm Troopers with the usual characters like Donald Trump and Wayne LaPierre. Despite all the fun, Michelle Cottle says a sense of internal party discord hung over the festivities.   Read it at The Daily Beast STRANGER THAN FICTION 2. Inside El Chapo's Therapy Sessions "Sensitive to criticism," "fearful of attention," and "egocentric and narcissistic." That's the profile that emerges from 63 therapy sessions with the world's most notorious drug lord, El Chapo, during his time at the Puente Grande prison in 1995. Michael Daly finds amazing similarities between the recently captured kingpin's sessions, and the fictional conversations between Tony Soprano and Dr. Melfi. Read it at The Daily Beast STUBBORN 3. Abbas: No Israel as Jewish State Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is saying "no way" to recognizing Israel as a Jewish state in comments issued Friday by the official WAFA news agency. He also said he would not accept only a portion of east Jerusalem for the capital of Palestine. Abbas said he was standing up to pressure from the U.S., as he did when seeking UN recognition for Palestine as a state. Secretary of State John Kerry has recently been pursuing a restart of negotiations between the two sides in the long and bitter dispute. He has set a deadline of April 29 for a framework. Read it at USA Today BRRR 4. Warmer Weather Coming to the U.S. Thank you, weather gods. After a brutal winter, warmer temperatures are finally coming to the United States. An El Niño watch was issued Thursday, with one expected to hit by this summer. Its arrival means fewer Atlantic hurricanes and a milder winter for the north next year. But it also augurs a hot year coming up. El Niños arrive every few years, shaking up the global climate patterns. Read it at The Associated Press TOUCHY 5. Turkey May Ban Facebook, YouTube In response to the anonymous posting of recordings that allege corruption and other illicit actions, Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan is threatening to ban Facebook and YouTube in Turkey. The newest recording, which, like all the recordings, Erdogan says have been "fabricated," claims to catch him telling a newspaper owner to fire certain journalists. "We are determined on this subject. We will not leave this nation at the mercy of YouTube and Facebook," declared Erdogan in an interview. Apparently geeks in hoodies are that scary. Read it at Reuters DICTATORS UNITE Assad Supports Putin in Ukraine In the "fight against terrorism." WHOOPS Bitcoin 'Creator': Wasn't Me After Newsweek claimed to unmask him. NO LOVE Oppo Leader Sentenced for Sodomy Anwar Ibrahim found guilty by Malaysian court. WOMAN SCORNED Ex: Pistorius a Cheat Left woman for slain girlfriend. WORK DRAMA Isaiah Washington Back on 'Grey's' 7 years after firing for gay slur. 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. Winter Wonderland on the Border Niagara Falls has partially frozen over for the second time this year, giving tourists a one-of-a-kind photo op, and a reason to brave the frozen U.S.-Canada border. More Videos The True Story of 'True Detective' by Steven Ward Bryan Cranston's LBJ Treatment by David Freedlander Hookup Apps Have Gone Too Far by Charlotte Lytton

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