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NGOs On Trial In Egypt

The trial of more than 40 foreigners involved in democracy-building and civil society projects in Egypt begins Sunday in Cairo. The foreigners face a long list of charges, all of which they have denied. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson.

Vote In Senegal Threatens Democratic Reputation

Senegalese vote Sunday to elect their next president. It follows weeks of violent protests over incumbent President Aboulaye Wade's effort to seek a third term. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton about the latest developments.

Mich. Prospects Looking Up For Romney

Michigan holds its Republican primary on Tuesday. The former Massachusetts governor and Michigan native Mitt Romney has been touring the state in search of votes. A week ago, Rick Santorum held a double-digit lead in the polls. Now, NPR's Ari Shapiro reports, Romney seems to have closed the gap.

Peter Van Buren says that although the State Department approved his book, State officials retaliated against him once it was published.

'Hallwalkers': The Ghosts Of The State Department

Veteran Foreign Service officer Peter Van Buren wrote a book critical of the State Department. And although the department approved the publication, Van Buren says State officials retaliated against him, effectively ending his career.

Director Michel Hazanavicius (from left), who won Best Director for the black-and-white silent film "The Artist," poses with stars of the film Berenice Bejo and Jean Dujardin, who won Best Actor.

'Artist' Comes Out On Top As Oscars Regroup, Reminisce

The Artist and Hugo — two movies about movies — were the two big winners at Sunday night's Oscars. The show itself? Well, with Billy Crystal hosting and a raft of tame reminders about the magic of movies, "cautious" might be the best word.

Study Suggests Way To Create New Eggs In Women

A series of experiments published in the journal Nature Medicine suggest young adult women have primitive stem cells that could generate new eggs. The findings are generating both excitement and questions.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is driven away in a taxi after leaving his hearing at the Supreme Court in London, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012.

WikiLeaks Starts Posting Millions Of Security Firm Stratfor's Emails

The company calls WikiLeaks' actions deplorable and illegal. WikiLeaks says it is exposing a firm that provides "confidential intelligence services to large corporations."

A woman takes in the sunshine while reading in Central Park on Feb. 1 in New York City, where temperatures topped 60 degrees.

Warm Winter Is Helping Consumers Cope

In much of the country, February brought purple crocuses and yellow daffodils instead of snowdrifts. Milder temperatures, along with an extended payroll tax break, mean more green in your wallet — helping ease the crush of higher gasoline prices.

Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, center, and supporters as they prayed earlier this month in McKinney, Texas.

Santorum Defends Saying JFK Speech On Religion Makes Him Sick

The race for the Republican presidential nomination enters another crucial week, with contests Tuesday in Arizona and Michigan. Rick Santorum is tied nationally with Mitt Romney in a new national poll of Republicans.

Also: Yemen's Saleh hands over power to hand-picked successor; WikiLeaks starts releasing security firm Stratfor's emails; gunfire breaks out at an Ohio high school.

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