Election – Newt Gingrich wins in South Carolina

Newt Gingrich won South Carolina last Saturday which surprised rivals.
His concerns on economy and strong rhetoric in recent debates helped Gingrich win the primary which marks a change of pace from his distant finish in New Hampshire.

World – Egyptians Gather on Anniversary of Egyptian revolution

Thousands of Egyptians garthered on Wednesday for the first anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution. The demonstration turned into a competition between Islamists and other activists. The two groups competed over whether to celebrate President Hosni Mubarak or to protest the rule of generals who took power since.

National – Federal Report Claims Modest Job Growth

According to a report released by the Federal Reserve, the economy has been expanding moderately despite some slowing in global growth. Federal policymakers expect economic growth in the near future to be modest and say the jobless rate will decline gradually.