Cheat Sheet - Exclusive: Kerry Warns Israel Could Become ‘Apartheid State’

April 28, 2014 HE WENT THERE 1. Kerry Warns Israel Could Become an 'Apartheid State' Josh Rogin reports that Secretary of State John Kerry warned government officials from around the world that Israel is at risk of becoming "an apartheid state" if it does not proceed with a two-state solution. Senior American leaders rarely, if ever, use the term "apartheid" to describe Israel, but Kerry did just that on Friday. Kerry also said he may offer his own peace plan and then tell both sides to "take it or leave it." Read it at The Daily Beast DEVASTATED 2. Tornadoes Kill at Least 18 Tornadoes whipping through the southern and central regions of the U.S. on Sunday killed at least 16 people in Arkansas. Deaths were also reported in Oklahoma and Iowa. At least 25 people were also reported injured in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Houses, schools, and other structures were completely leveled by the severe storms. Before Sunday, the country hadn't experienced a storm of EF3 or greater, which means winds greater than 136 mph, in 160 days, the fourth-longest streak on record. More storms are expected in the South and Mississippi Valley on Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Read it at NBC News GET HIM OUT 3. NBA Players: Ban Sterling From Playoffs While the National Basketball Association may be waiting for a full investigation to make any decision about Donald Sterling, NBA players want swift action against the Clippers' owner right now. Serving as a representative for the NBA players' union, Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson reportedly told NBA Commissioner Adam Silver that players want to ban Sterling from future playoff games and to impose the maximum level of sanctions against him. At Sunday night's game, Clippers players wore their workout uniforms inside-out to obscure the team logo as a sign of protest. The team lost 118-97 to the Golden State Warriors. Read it at ESPN OCCUPY VATICAN 4. Pope: Inequality 'Root of Social Evil' Has Pope Francis been reading Thomas Piketty? The pontiff tweeted Monday: "Inequality is the root of social evil." In the past, Pope Francis has spoken out against economic systems that reinforce inequality, saying last year that "there was the promise that once the glass had become full it would overflow and the poor would benefit. But what happens is that when it's full to the brim, the glass magically grows, and thus nothing ever comes out for the poor." While right-wing American critics have been quick to criticize the pope for his economic remarks, his words appear to resonate with the masses. More than 5,000 people have retweeted the statement within three hours. Read it at Twitter POOR JUDGES 5. To These Judges, Justice Is Bling Federal judges aren't supposed to hear cases in which they have a financial stake, but dozens still do it. Reity O'Brien, Kytja Weir, and Chris Young report that even though there are clear rules regarding conflicts of interest, the Center for Public Integrity identified 24 instances where judges ruled on cases in which they owned stock in one of the parties. What's more, the justices face no formal repercussions for breaking the rules. Read it at The Daily Beast WATCH OUT New Hacking Risk in Microsoft Browsers Internet Explorer users beware. HEY, BUDDY U.S.-Philippines Sign Military Pact To counter Chinese tensions. IT'S OFFICIAL Assad to Seek Third Term as President Tough race. NEVER-ENDING Ukrainian Mayor Shot While Jogging In eastern city of Kharkiv. SORRY, LADIES George Clooney Engaged to Lawyer Amal Alamuddin said yes. 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. Jamie Foxx on Spiderman, Sterling, and Bill O'Reilly by Marlow Stern The NRA Plot to Terrify America by Cliff Schecter Jenny McCarthy's Messy Lessons by Tim Teeman

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