Cheat Sheet - Could U.S. Soldiers End Up in Iraqi Jails?

Read This, Skip That .... June 23, 2014 VULNERABLE 1. Could U.S. Soldiers End Up in Iraqi Jails? President Obama is sending 300 special operators to Iraq, even though they may be vulnerable to prosecution in Iraq's infamously corrupt court system. U.S. forces were pulled out in 2011 because Obama couldn't secure diplomatic immunity, but now he seems to be loosening his standards, report Eli Lake and Josh Rogin. While Obama previously wanted Iraq's parliament to ensure U.S. troops will be protected from prosecution, defense officials say he may settle for less secure agreements—even if it places forces in a precarious position. Read it at The Daily Beast GUT-WRENCHING 2. U.S. World Cup Match Ends in Tie Americans were left frustrated and baffled after Sunday night's World Cup game against Portugal. The match ended in a 2-2 draw thanks to a final-minute goal by Silvestre Varela. Portugal was the first to draw blood and the U.S. was down 1-0 at half-time. The team came back to score two goals, from Captain Clint Dempsey and Jermaine Jones. If it had held on to its lead, it would have punched its ticket for the second round of the World Cup. But Ronaldo stole America's win with a brilliant pass to Varela. Now, Team USA may need a draw against Germany on Thursday to progress. Read it at The Daily Beast STEPPING IN 3. Kerry Arrives in Baghdad Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Baghdad on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. Kerry's chief goal will be getting Maliki to consider building a more inclusive government. His talks with Iraq's struggling leader are meant to "urge Iraqi leaders to move forward as quickly as possible with its government formation process to forge a government that represents the interests of Iraqis," said State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki. Tensions have reportedly been high between Maliki and the U.S., as the Iraqi prime minister is disappointed that Washington did not provide strong military support. Insiders also say the U.S. does not wholly endorse Maliki's leadership and would be open to him leaving. On Sunday, Kerry stressed his hope that the Iraqis could "find a leadership that was prepared to be inclusive and share power." Read it at Reuters NO JOKE 4. Rick Perry May Be Ready This Time With his famous flubs of 2012 behind him, Rick Perry could make a comeback in 2016. Eleanor Clift spoke with the Texas governor who just may be the affable face of conservatism that Republicans need to win. He's learned from his errors and is ready to tout his economic and immigration record. Perry isn't sure he'll make a run for the White House yet, but he says, "If I do make that decision, I will be prepared." Read it at The Daily Beast DEADLY DELAYS 5. Man Behind Anthrax Blunder Reassigned The director of the lab responsible for inadvertently exposing dozens to anthrax at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been reassigned. Two CDC scientists speaking to Reuters on the condition of anonymity said Michael Farrell, the head of the Bioterror Rapid Response and Advanced Technology Laboratory, had been moved while the federal agency investigates. As many as 84 workers have needed to be vaccinated or take medicine with known side effects to combat the accidental exposure to anthrax. Many say they feel they were inadequately informed thanks to unnecessary delays from the agency. CDC Director Dr. Thomas Frieden admitted in an email, "We waited too long to inform the broader CDC workforce." Read it at Reuters UNJUST Egypt Sends 3 Al Jazeera Journos to Jail Seven years each. DUE DILIGENCE Report: Sandusky Investigators Cleared Despite charges of delays. RETALIATION Israel Strikes After Syrian Missile Hit Teen was killed. 'WOMEN'S ISSUES' VA Facilities Lack Female-Specific Care One in four have no gynecologist. UNEARTHED Texas Pols Want Mass Graves Investigated Suspect immigrants are buried. ROLLING STONE 5 Things We Learned at Queen's Opening Night THE CUT Can Google Convince Girls to Code? ART NEWS When Modern Art Met Modern Warfare 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. Is Fashion Lilo's Latest Form of Rehab? by Erin Cunningham The Sexy, Repulsive Cristiano Ronaldo by Emily Shire It's Time to Turn Off TV Doctors by April Siese

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