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	February 03, 2013

INVESTIGATION

1. 'Sunset, Istanbul Style'

That was the caption on an Instagram photo Sarai Sierra, a 33-year-old Staten Island mother of two, posted before she was murdered in Istanbul. Mike Giglio on the mystery shrouding the grim vacation.

Read it at The Daily Beast

GUNNED DOWN

2. Former Navy SEAL Shot Dead: Report

Former Navy SEAL and best-selling American Sniper author Chris Kyle was shot dead at a shooting range in Texas late Saturday night, according to police reports. Kyle, 39 and known as America’s best sharpshooter (he said his 150-plus kills prompted Iraqi insurgents to put a bounty on his head), was allegedly one of two killed at the gun range. Suspect Eddie Routh, 25, has been arrested for the shootings. Investigators say Routh, a former marine, suffered from PTSD.

Read it at The Dallas Morning News

THEY'RE BACK

3. Republicans Pounce on Obama's Skeet-Shooting Photo

They're baaack! From Birthers to "Benghazi Flu," right-wingers who see coverups around every corner have found a new obsession in "Skeet-Gate." John Avlon on their paranoia-philia.

Read it at The Daily Beast

TERRORISM

4. 33 Killed in Iraq Suicide Attack

A suicide car bomber attacked police headquarters in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk Sunday, killing at least 33 people, according to police reports. Three additional gunmen who were disguised as officers then tried to storm the compound, but were shot dead by guards. The blast was the third major attack in weeks in or around the disputed multiethnic city at the heart of the conflict between Iraq’s central government and the autonomous Kurdistan region.

Read it at Reuters

COMEBACK?

5. Affleck Wins DGA for 'Argo'

Could the Oscar underdog Argo take best picture? Ben Affleck won the 65^th Directors Guild of America Award for his Iran hostage drama last night, cleaning up a sweep of top prizes from awards season. Having already won the Critics’ Choice Award for best picture and best director, a Golden Globe for best picture, a SAG award for best ensemble and a PGA for best-produced picture. No film has ever won all of the aforementioned prizes without winning best picture at the Oscars.

Read it at The Hollywood Reporter

EXIT INTERVIEW
Clinton Never Gave Up on Syria
Says Kosovo crisis was simpler in exit interview.

SCARY
Dozens Injured in Boston Bus Crash
Driver failed to heed low-clearance signs.

OBIT
Etch A Sketch Creator Dies
More than 100 million sold worldwide since 1960 launch.

Investigation
Turkey Confirms Embassy Bomber's Identity
Was member of leftist revolutionary group.

High Road
Ocean Forgives Chris Brown
Will not press charges.

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