Cheat Sheet - Iran’s Kinky Western Sex Fantasies

Read This, Skip That .... January 02, 2015 VET DREAMS 1. Iran's Kinky Western Sex Fantasies To keep girls wearing veils, officials in Tehran make up incredible stories about sexual debauchery, and especially bestiality, in the West. IranWire's Shima Sharabi reports that hardliners are still using the scare tactics today, out of fear that Iranian culture has become too Westernized and distant from true Islamic culture. Read it at The Daily Beast DEVELOPING 2. Obama Sanctions North Korea for Hack On Friday, President Obama signed an executive order imposing sanctions on 10 named North Korean officials in retaliation for the Sony Pictures hacks. The sanctions affect three North Korean entities, including an intelligence agency and an arms dealer, and 10 officials. (Those sanctioned are no longer allowed to use the U.S. financial system and all Americans are prohibited from doing business with them.) The sanctions come despite mounting evidence that the regime may not have been solely responsible for the cyberattack. White House officials admit there is no evidence linking the sanctioned officials to the Sony hack, but said they were central in a number of provocative actions against the United States. Read it at The New York Times BRUTE 3. Cop's Restraint Move Killed Black Woman Tanisha Anderson, a 37-year-old black woman, died after being physically restrained in a prone position by a Cleveland police officer, the medical examiner's office announced Friday. An internal police investigation has not determined if the officer's use of force was necessary. Anderson was taken into custody by police on Nov. 13 and an officer put his knee on her back as she lay face-down after she got out of a police car. She had been reported by her parents for disturbing the peace and was being taken in for a mental-health evaluation. An investigation by the Justice Department in 2014 found that the Cleveland Police Department systematically engages in excessive use of force against civilians. Read it at The Plain Dealer BROKEN RECORDS 4. The Right's Ridiculous Racial Blame Game Every time a conservative politician like Steve Scalise gets caught in a racial mess, we hear the same weary and laughable tune. B-b-but Robert Byrd! Enough already, Michael Tomasky writes of the tired tropes conservatives turn to when accused of racism. Read it at The Daily Beast DOUBLE-O 5. Does the ISIS Fight Have a Spy Shortage? Never mind the huge buildup of clandestine operatives and secret warriors since 9/11. Rep. Mike Rogers, head of the House Intelligence Committee, says we need more—much more. Kimberly Dozier on Rogers's quest to secure more spies and more paramilitaries with greater freedom to operate. Read it at The Daily Beast TOUGH BREAK Most Cancers Caused by Bad Luck Not genes or lifestyle, scientists say. ROYAL AFFAIR Woman 'Forced' Into Sex With Brit Prince Allegedly pimped by millionaire pal. OUCH Ducks Taunt Florida QB: 'No Means No!' Jameis Winston was accused of rape. BUSTED Cop-Shooters Were Transporting Bodies Father and son arrested. NOT THE SAME Bono May Never Play Guitar Again Due to bike accident. HUFFINGTON POST Thomas Piketty Refuses Big Award: Government Shouldn't 'Decide Who Is Honorable' ROLLING STONE Can a Christian Make Conservatives Care About Climate Change? BUZZFEED Tanisha Anderson's Death, At Hands Of Police, Ruled A Homicide 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. This Tiger Has Some Serious Ups A massive feline shows off for the cameras. More Videos What Downton's Fashion Really Means by Katie Baker The Geniuses Behind 'Big Hero Six' by The Daily Beast Video Your Husband Is Definitely Gay by Samantha Allen

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