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Islamists dominated the recent parliamentary elections in Egypt, and some Christians say they fear they will face discrimination and threats from the Muslim majority.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged $10 million in U.S. aid for Syrians and had more tough words for the country's president. Clinton says there's consensus that Bashar Assad should silence his guns, but debate continues over arming the opposition and other steps that could help Syrians.

Athenaeums are social libraries, cornerstones of a community where you don't just borrow books — you can visit cherished antiquities, hold talks, attend parties and even bring your dog. In Providence, R.I., the "Ath" is a 19th-century library with the soul of a 21st-century rave party.

It's probably safe to say that it's been an exhausting week for the Republican hopefuls, vying to win delegates in Michigan's Tuesday primary. Host Scott Simon talks about the political week past and the one to come with NPR's Don Gonyea, who's just returned from Michigan.

The entire public school system has flunked; the Missouri Board of Education revoked its accreditation on Jan. 1. Decades of mismanagement and declining enrollment have broad consequences. The mayor says there is nothing he's supposed to do "that isn't some way affected by or built on education."

World leaders are becoming sharper in their denunciation of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, calling for him to stop military action against his own people. Host Scott Simon talks with Aram Nerguizian from the Center for Strategic and International Studies about the capabilities of the Syrian army.

The presidential candidate loosened up a bit in his home state, politicking in a way that hasn't happened lately. It seems he's closed the gap in polls with Rick Santorum, but not everyone is giving him a warm welcome ahead of Tuesday's primary.

The International Committee of the Red Cross has reached Homs, Syria, to rescue people trapped by the violence. Host Scott Simon listens to the week's voices from Syrians and international journalists in the city.

One of baseball's best young stars has his drug ban overturned, but why isn't Major League Baseball celebrating? Also, a tough outing in Miami tempered the Linsanity, and another big Tiger Woods putt rolled away. Host Scott Simon talks with NPR's Tom Goldman for news on the sports of the week.

At least 25 people have died in riots this week across Afghanistan ever since U.S. officials revealed that American soldiers had burned copies of the Muslim holy book. On Saturday, more than 1,000 demonstrators clashed with police outside a United Nations compound in the north of the country. Host Scott Simon gets the latest on the unrest from NPR's Quil Lawrence.