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Egypt's recently elected Parliament, which is dominated by Islamists, held its first session in Cairo on Monday. The challenges facing the legislature include coming up with a new constitution.

In Egypt, Islamists Take Control Of A New Parliament

The freely elected Parliament held its inaugural session in Cairo. There are high expectations, as well as concerns, about the agenda of the Islamist-dominated legislature, which will have a key role in writing a new constitution.

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich and his wife Callista Gingrich (in red) greet people during an event at the The River Church in Tampa, Fla., earlier today (Jan. 23, 2011).

Gingrich On Jobless: 'We Shouldn't Give People 99 Weeks To Do Nothing'

He made the case today that those who have been out of work for extended periods should have to sign up for job training programs in order to receive unemployment benefits. Tonight, he and other GOP presidential contenders debate again.

Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., looks to a crowd of supporters during a campaign rally in Wheaton.

Illinois Sen. Mark Kirk Suffers A Stroke

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) suffered a stroke over the weekend. Following surgery, he's having trouble moving his left leg and arm and also experiencing problems with some facial movements. But his doctors expect him to recover.

Washington Set To Be Seventh State To OK Same-Sex Marriages

Citing the Golden Rule and saying that "all men and women in our state [should] enjoy the same privileges that are so important in my life," the last legislator needed to pass such legislation announced that she will support the measure.

Stanford Engineering's <a href="https://www.ai-class.com/">Online Introduction To Artificial Intelligence</a> is made up of videos that teach lessons by drawing them out with pen and paper.

Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level

Last semester, Stanford University professors tried something radically new: They opened their classes to the world for free. Within hours, thousands had signed up to participate. The classes' success could transform the way we look at higher education.

Catherine Ashton, the European Union foreign policy chief, speaks in Brussels on Monday following a meeting of EU foreign ministers. The EU has agreed to an embargo on buying oil from Iran in the latest sanction against that country for its nuclear program.

EU Squeezes Iran With New Oil Sanctions

European Union countries have been hesitant to join the U.S. in imposing sanctions against Iranian oil exports. But all 27 EU members approved an embargo on oil imports from Iran in the latest sanction directed against the country for its nuclear program.

Newt Gingrich is refuting new attacks about his role at mortgage giant Freddie Mac. Gingrich's reflection is seen here as he walks out mirrored doors in Tampa, Fla. to deliver remarks and greet supporters on Jan. 23.

Romney Renews Attack On Gingrich Over His Role At Freddie Mac

Newt Gingrich is under attack by his rival GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney for his consulting role at mortgage firm Freddie Mac. Romney, campaigning in Florida, is calling on the former House speaker to release his contract with Freddie Mac.

One Man's Quest To Capture America's Endangered Zoo Animals (With A Camera)

For Joel Sartore, it's a race against the clock to photograph as many animals as he can — before it's too late.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich debate at the University of South Florida in Tampa on Monday.

Romney Redux: Did The Front-Runner Find A Way Back In?

ANALYSIS: It would be too much to say Romney had turned his ship around. But at least he righted it again after the knockdown it suffered in South Carolina

Several states — including Illinois and New York — are now pushing forward with plans to offer lotteries on the Internet.

Online Lottery Could Be Coming To A State Near You

Several states are now pushing forward with plans to offer lotteries on the Internet. That's in the aftermath of a federal ruling that states are free to conduct online gambling within their borders. But some worry it opens the door to new bankruptcies and addicted gamblers.

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