Mubarak Refuses to Resign As Egypt Braces for Fallout
Mubarak did not step down and handed most powers to his vice president prompting protests across Cairo. Demonstrators in Tahrir Square urged the military to intervene while a top general vowed to meet demands, sparking fears of violence and calls for broader action. Leaders like El Baradei urged army involvement as Obama voiced concern over an immediate transition.
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Ankeny student plans film after Egypt violence
Dan Olinghouse, a University of Iowa student, returned to Ankeny from a study abroad in Egypt amid riots. He photographed and filmed chaos, faced threats and police, and now plans a film to educate others using his footage. He left Egypt February 3 and will resume UI classes next week.
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Egyptian native in Grinnell hopes Mubarak leaves Egypt
Grinnell College Arabic assistant professor Mervat Youssef, who has lived in the United States since 1999, urges President Hosni Mubarak to resign amid protests in Cairo and across Egypt. She says the regime is out of touch, youth seek representation, and she wishes to be in Tahrir Square. She fears for her brother and questions outside intervention.
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Trump weighs 2012 bid as CPAC crowd weighs field
Donald Trump told conservatives at the Conservative Political Action Conference that he is weighing a 2012 presidential bid. The event drew about 11,000 conservatives with nearly a dozen potential contenders auditioning, signaling a crowded GOP field and no clear front runner.
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Kyl Won't Seek Re election in Arizona Senate Race
Arizona Senator Jon Kyl announced he will retire next year after three terms, creating the state’s first open Senate seat in 18 years and triggering a scramble for candidates as incumbents face challenges. Kyl, 68, served 10 years in the House before his 1994 Senate election.
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Lucy's Feet Like Modern Humans Say Paleontologists
A foot bone from Australopithecus afarensis suggests the ancient relative walked on the ground. Researchers led by Carol Ward of Missouri state the discovery shows the species had feet similar to modern humans, indicating full terrestrial comfort.
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