Cheat Sheet - Exclusive: Key General Splits With Obama Over Ukraine

Today: Why Pope Francis's Apology Isn't Good Enough for Sex Abuse Victims , Florida's Zombie Apocalypse Gun Bill , 70% of Federal Drug Terms Get Cut April 11, 2014 EXCLUSIVE 1. Key General Splits With Obama Over Ukraine The commander of NATO is insisting that the West do more to protect Ukraine from a possible Russian invasion. But the Obama administration has other plans. Eli Lake reports on the division between General Philip Breedlove and the White House. Read it at The Daily Beast TOO LITTLE 2. Why Pope Francis's Apology Isn't Good Enough Pope Francis asked forgiveness Friday for the sins of priests who abused children. But victims' groups say it is too soon for apologies because the abuse and coverups haven't stopped. Barbie Latza Nadeau reports from Vatican City on the reaction to the pontiff's plea. Read it at The Daily Beast GOT BRAINS? 3. Florida's Zombie Apocalypse Gun Bill How do you take an unstable situation, be it a riot, a hurricane, or World War Z, and make it even worse for those unlucky enough to be caught in it? Throw out all gun rules, of course. Cliff Schecter writes on the Florida bill that does just that—and why the Sunshine State is the only place where such a ridiculous idea could reach the statehouse. Read it at The Daily Beast JUSTICE 4. 70% of Federal Drug Terms Get Cut New guidelines approved by the U.S. Sentencing Commission on Thursday will mean shorter terms for roughly 70 percent of federal drug offenders. The adjustments will reduce mandatory minimums for offenses that don't involve violence or firearms. Over the past few years, public-opinion polls have shown a shift toward both legalization and treatment rather than prison for drug possession. "We have given careful consideration to public safety in making this decision today and will continue to monitor drug sentences to determine whether any additional modifications are needed," said chairwoman Patti B. Saris, the chief U.S. district judge in Massachusetts. The new guidelines, which Attorney General Eric Holder testified in favor of, will go into effect Nov. 1 unless Congress votes them down. Read it at UPI TRAGEDY 5. LA Deputy Kills Hostage by Mistake John Winkler, a 30-year-old TV production assistant for the Comedy Central show Tosh.0, was one of two hostages mistakenly shot by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office deputies Monday night. Winkler was killed by the shots. The deputies mistook Winkler for a knife-wielding suspect when he fled an apartment behind another hostage. However, when police entered the apartment, they found a fight going on between another male victim and the suspect, Alexander McDonald, who was choking and tearing at the face of the remaining hostage. He was subdued and arrested by deputies. Read it at Los Angeles Times HEADACHE Ex-Players Sue NHL for Concussions By nine former players. STAR WARS Japan Plans to Shoot Down North Korean Missiles Tokyo says bring it on. VERY BAD Feds: Excessive Force by ABQ Cops Twenty-three people killed in four years. MANHUNT Ex-State Dept. Guy Now Most Wanted For beating mother, wife, and sons to death. RAD-CON What Plantation Is Jim DeMint Living On? The Heritage Foundation chief rewrites history. Political Wire Republicans have a Mississippi Problem Esquire Why We Know 'Mad Men' Will End in Tragedy The Cut Elle Macpherson. In Lingerie. at 50. 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. Viral Video of the Day: Nirvana's Secret Show Surprises Brooklyn bar after Hall of Fame induction ceremony. More Videos Confessions of a Co-Star by Kevin Fallon Which Colbert Will CBS See? by Tim Teeman Anthony Bourdain Isn't Calling in Sick by Lloyd Grove

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