Foreign Policy: Going All In For Egyptian Reforms

With Egypt in the midst of an uprising ? and the world wondering if other Arab countries will follow ? David Rothkopf of Foreign Policy warns that in forming a new government, Egypt must be careful. It would be a mistake to pick and choose freedoms that suit the liking of the country's elites.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/02/133427286/foreign-policy-why-egypt-cant-barter-for-reforms?ft=1&f=1057

Ben Rhodes Cedric Richmond Marco Rubio Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

California Challenges China In Rare Earths Mining

China has cut its exports of rare earth minerals, used in cell phones, hybrid cars and computers. This has sent the price of rare earths soaring, making it profitable for the U.S. to compete with China in mining. A long-shuttered California mine has reopened and is expected to produce 40,000 tons of rare earths each year.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/01/31/133372641/california-challenges-china-in-rare-earths-mining?ft=1&f=1007

Jay Webber TOM DELAY MIKE MURPHY MARC THIESSEN

'4 Pounds Of Fury': Baby Cheetah Gets A Foster Mom

Researchers at Smithsonian's Conservation Biology Institute in Front Royal, Va., are using an unusual method to raise baby cheetahs: cross-fostering. That means that even though they're not siblings, the baby cheetahs are being raised by the same mother. The scientists are researching cheetahs in captivity so they can save the wild species.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/01/28/133184411/smithsonian-scientists-get-cheetah-to-foster-a-cub?ft=1&f=1007

Frank Luntz Jeff Flake Huma Abedin Justin Amash

Agencies Aim To Counter Threat Of Online Extremism

As the power of the Internet is used to promote change in Egypt, it also is used to promote violence around the world. When working to counter those violent online campaigns, specialists say, the messenger is as important as the message.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/02/133403264/agencies-aim-to-counter-threat-of-online-extremism?ft=1&f=1004

Ben Rhodes Cedric Richmond Marco Rubio Stephanie Herseth Sandlin

The Strain Adds Up: Bills, Baby And A Job Search

Annica Trotter, 25, is struggling to find work while she cares for her 4-month-old son. She has been out of work for just a few months, but the stress is mounting. Trotter and her boyfriend recently had to cancel their car insurance and Internet access to make ends meet.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/01/133382321/the-strain-adds-up-bills-baby-and-a-job-search?ft=1&f=1057

Judd Gregg Tucker Carlson Dick Armey Michael Barone