Top of the Hour: Marches in Syria, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Tens of thousands are expected to march in Syria against President Bashar Assad in the largest demonstrations that country has seen. While much of the organizing is happening online, pro-government forces are also using Twitter to spread propaganda.

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