Cheat Sheet - Did a Hip-Hop Jihadi Really Kill James Foley?

Read This, Skip That .... August 25, 2014 DEPRAVED STUNTMEN 1. Did a Hip-Hop Jihadi Really Kill James Foley? A British rapper from West London may be the man who put the knife to James Foley's throat in the infamous execution video. Whoever killed Foley likely thinks he's serving a noble cause, writes Christopher Dickey—but it's his ego, not his God, that tells him so. The jihadi "vacationers" and their bloody stunts are almost as ridiculous as they are horrifying. Read it at The Daily Beast IN THE CLUB 2. Inside the Suge Knight Shooting Ex-Death Row Records mogul Marion "Suge" Knight was one of three people shot early Sunday morning at a pre-VMAs party at West Hollywood's 1OAK. Marlow Stern speaks to eyewitnesses who describe mayhem in the club. Read it at The Daily Beast VIDEO STARS 3. Miley, Katy Perry Win at VMAs The MTV Video Music Awards had the biggest pop stars on stage, but the crowd went wild for a 2 year old. Blue Ivy, in a gold dress, helped her dad, Jay Z, present the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award to her mom, Beyoncé. In other big moments, Nicki Minaj had a wardrobe malfunction during a performance with Ariane Grande and Jessie J, while Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball" took home the prize for video of the year. Katy Perry got best female video for "Dark Horse," and Ed Sheeran won for "Sing." Read it at The Daily Beast DISILLUSIONED 4. Syrian Rebels: Airstrikes Will Never Stop ISIS The Free Syrian Army is not impressed with President Obama's new threat to attack ISIS inside Syria, reports Josh Rogin. That's like "tickling" the terror group, the FSA says—and is too little, too late. What the world needs to defeat the thugs, they say, is a plan for on-the-ground combat. Read it at The Daily Beast TESTING, TESTING 5. Japan Offers Experimental Ebola Drug An unapproved drug to help treat Ebola has been offered up by Japan in an attempt to halt the deadly spread of the virus in western Africa. The medication is called Fabipiravir and was approved for experimental use in Japan in March, though it is waiting approval for testing with the American FDA. "Our country is prepared to provide the yet-to-be approved drug in cooperation with the manufacturer if the WHO requests," the Japanese government announced, saying it has enough for more than 20,000 people. "Even before the WHO reaches a conclusion, we are ready to respond to individual requests [from medical workers] under certain conditions if it is an urgent case." Read it at Bangkok Post TAKING CONTROL ISIS Seizes Syrian Air Force Base Now controls entire province. SUSPICIOUS Russia Sending New Aid Convoy to Ukraine Still doesn't have permission. HEARTBREAKING Foley Sent Final Letter to Family Fellow hostage memorized it. TRUCE, PLEASE Egypt Proposes New Gaza Ceasefire To open blockade. MUSICAL CHAISES French Government Resigns Reshuffle ordered by President Hollande. 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. The VMAs' Must-See Moments by Kevin Fallon Raising a Kid Is a Rigged Game by Monica Potts Spirit Tripping With Colombian Shamans by Chris Allbritton

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