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FIRST ARAB ELECTION. Egyptians Vote For President.
The polls opened @ 2A. This is the prize won in last year's Arab Spring uprising, which toppled Hosni Mubarak. Voters will select among 13 candidates representing secular Islamist paths.

FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION. Facebook IPO
Regulators wish to determine if the bank that handled the sale informed clients of a Facebook negative report prior to trading. The stock has dropped double digits.

US CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS. Secret Service Scandal.
Senate members want to know if SS tolerates this behavior.

IRAN NUCLEAR TALKS. Europe and US Offer Deals.
U.S. and European representatives make a deal to keep Iran from enriching uranium to produce a nuclear bomb.

MITT AT ARMS LENGTH. Closer To Republican Nomination.
Primary election victories in Kentucky and Arkansas leaves Romney 79 delegates short to win the nomination. Next week may do it if he Doesn't mess with Texas.