Cheat Sheet - ISIS Tries to Grab Its Own Air Force

Read This, Skip That .... June 25, 2014 NEXT STEP 1. ISIS Tries to Grab Its Own Air Force After steamrolling its way through Iraq, ISIS is now surrounding Iraq's largest airfield in Balad. Eli Lake and Josh Rogin report on the vehicles and aircraft on the base in danger of falling into the hands of ISIS. Jamie Dettmer reports from Beirut that the terrorist group may open a third front in Lebanon. Read it at The Daily Beast PRIVATE EYES 2. Supreme Court Rules Cops Need Warrants to Search Phones The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled 9-0 that police may not search the cellphones of people they arrest without a search warrant. There are, as is always true for searches, exceptions, such as in the case of child abduction or bomb threats. "Modern cellphones are not just another technological convenience. With all they contain and all they may reveal, they hold for many Americans the privacies of life," wrote Chief Justice John Roberts. "The fact that technology now allows an individual to carry such information in his hand does not make the information any less worthy of the protection for which the Founders fought." Read it at Associated Press OH NO 3. Economy Shrinks Most in Five Years The gross domestic product of the U.S. fell at a 2.9 percent annualized rate in the first quarter of 2014, the worst three months since the depths of the recession in 2009. The downward revision by the Commerce Department was not only larger than forecast, but the biggest downward revision since record-keeping began in 1976. The major cause of the slowdown appears to be a drop in health-care spending. Read it at Bloomberg DON'T TREAD ON ME 4. Boehner: I'm Suing Obama Saying he is disturbed by President Obama's use of executive orders on everything from immigration to same-sex marriage, Speaker of the House John Boehner said Wednesday that he plans to sue. "The Constitution makes it clear that a president's job is to faithfully execute the laws. In my view, the president has not faithfully executed the laws," Boehner said. It's not clear what the lawsuit will cover, but Boehner said this isn't about beginning impeachment proceedings.  Read it at Politico HEAD-TO-HEAD 5. The Woman Who Took on the Redskins Navajo activist Amanda Blackhorse sued the Washington Redskins—and won. The lead plaintiff in a case that led to the canceling of six federal trademark registrations for the NFL team spoke with Robert Silverman about being harassed by fans and owner Dan Snyder's appeal. She says. "I am confident we will get through." Read it at The Daily Beast ANCHORS AWAY Diane Sawyer Leaving 'World News' Will be replaced by David Muir. TAKES A HIT Supreme Court Rules Aereo Is Illegal Says business violates copyright in 6-3 decision. TOUCHDOWN NFL Lifts Cap on Concussion Damages Thousands of ex-players may be paid. CONGRATS Fired Lesbian Police Chief Rehired Mayor stripped of power. ANOTHER ONE Judge Strikes Indiana Gay Marriage Ban Violates Equal Protection Clause. ROLLING STONE Michael Jackson Remembered VULTURE Men Saying Dumb Things in Playboy: A History ESQUIRE The United States of Cruelty 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. KFC Hoax: Thighs 'N' Lies by Scott Bixby Whitney Cummings Uncensored by Kevin Fallon The Great Probiotic Swindle by Carrie Arnold

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