Top of the Hour: Egyptian Elections, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Egyptians are going to the polls for the first time since an uprising led to the ousting of President Hosni Mubarak. With 50 registered political parties to choose from and in the wake of ongoing demonstrations against military rule, many are cautiously optimistic about the outcome.

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