Top of the Hour: Mubarak Trial Underway in Egypt, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

The trial of former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is underway in Cairo this morning. Mubarak, who ruled Egypt for nearly 30 years, faces the death penalty on charges of corruption and killing hundreds of protesters during the uprising against him earlier this year.

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