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Massive crowds filled the streets of Egyptian cities today after the Army announced it would not fire on demonstrators. President Mubarak's hold on power is increasingly tenuous. We hear from Cairo and look at reaction from the Middle East to Washington. Also, Jordan's King Abdullah II fires his government. On Reporter's Notebook, is healthcare reform on its way to the US Supreme Court?

The Obama Administration appears to be distancing itself from Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, after 30 years of support in the name of "regional stability." In Cairo, protesters are defying another afternoon curfew with no opposition as yet from Egyptian troops, and there's talk of turning millions of people into the street tomorrow. Also, the accelerating growth of mixed-race Americans.

As soldiers took over for riot police, tanks rolled through the streets of Cairo and Alexandria tonight. Tens of thousands of protesters were demanding the removal of Egypt's President Hosni Mubarak. Also, NASA 25 years after the Challenger disaster.

When Republicans won control of the Congress, they appeared to be on a role. Now it's unclear whether established leaders or movement conservatives are in control. Will internal divisions limit the party's effectiveness on Capitol Hill and in next year's elections? Also, Mohamed ElBaradei returns ahead of major demonstrations in Egypt, and the New York Times and WikiLeaks.

President Barack Obama went to the battleground state of Wisconsin today to emphasize last night's call for "investment" in clean energy. We hear about the State of the Union address and Republican reaction. On Reporter's Notebook, the latest research on smiles and how they're perceived by other people.

After healthcare reform, the next target for House Republicans is EPA regulation of greenhouse gases. We hear about the latest developments in the political battle over global warming. Also, President Obama's State of the Union speech, and street protests in Cairo.

A majority of the United States have budget gaps so large that closing them with cuts alone could seriously damage healthcare, public education and infrastructure. But politicians have sworn not to raise taxes. There's even talk about states going bankrupt. We hear about fiscal issues that could determine America's future. Also, a bombing at a Moscow's Domodedovo Airport kills dozens, the "Palestine Papers" and Middle East peace.

Gun violence has made recent headlines — most conspicuously in Tucson, and in other cities as well. But there's no new debate about restrictions on deadly weapons. We talk about gun rights, victims' rights and increased concerns about the intrusive powers of government. Also, President Obama taps GE's CEO to chair his new jobs panel, and the Navy's treatment of a soldier accused of passing secrets to WikiLeaks.

Healthcare reform is front and center again on Capitol Hill with big-time political risks for both Democrats and Republicans. We look at Republican efforts to repeal the President's healthcare reform. Also, President Hu of China meets with Congressional leaders, and Michelle Obama, Walmart, and healthy foods.

The New York Times reports that the US and Israel tested equipment just like that in Iran's nuclear program, which was partly disabled by the Stuxnet computer virus. Is Stuxnet the future of cyberwarfare? What are the risks of blowback and the immediate consequences for renewed talks with Iran? Also, House Speaker John Boehner has turned down his invitation to tonight's state dinner.