Egypt's Army Signals Transfer of Power. Egypt's armed forces on Thursday announced that they had begun to take 'necessary measures to protect the nation and support the legitimate demands of the people,' a step that suggested the military intends to take a commanding role in administering the strife-torn nation. … In testimony before the House Intelligence Committee, C.I.A. Director Leon E. Panetta said that there was a 'strong likelihood' that Mr. Mubarak would step down by the end of the day.
Federal Budget Cuts. House Republicans sketched their vision for a smaller federal government Wednesday, proposing sharp spending cuts that would wipe out family-planning programs, take 4,500 police officers off the street, and slice 10 percent from a food program that aids pregnant women and their babies.
Afghanistan. International and local human rights groups working in Afghanistan have shifted their focus toward condemning abuses committed by the Taliban insurgents, rather than those attributed to the American military and its allies.
Quote of the Day. "He kissed me goodbye and said, 'Don't be afraid.'" Then he looked me in the eye and said, 'You are not my real mother. Egypt is my real mother. I must go save her.' He gave his life for his country." Sabrine, recounting her son Mohammed Badr’s good-bye as he left for the protests in Tahrir Square, Cairo, where he was shot and killed. (Los Angeles Times)
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