Top Stories: More Protests In Egypt, More Charges Likely In Penn State Scandal

NPR | By Mark Memmott

Published November 23, 2011 at 8:24 AM EST

Good morning

Our early headlines:

-- More Clashes In Cairo As Protests Continue; Opposition May Be Splitting.

-- Yemeni Leader Saleh Reportedly Ready To Sign Handover Deal.

-- Texas Judge Videotaped Beating Daughter Is Suspended With Pay.

As for other top stories in the news:

-- "Gingrich's Immigration Stance Marks GOP Debate." (It's All Politics)

-- New Charges Likely Against Penn State Sex Abuse Suspect, Lawyer Says. (PennLive.com)

-- "Former LAPD Chief To Head Pepper-Spraying Probe." (The Davis Enterprise)

-- Pakistan Names New Ambassador To U.S. (The Associated Press)

-- "Thanksgiving Travel: Severe Weather Dampens Plans." (ABC News)

Mark Memmott

Mark Memmott is NPR's supervising senior editor for Standards & Practices. In that role, he's a resource for NPR's journalists – helping them raise the right questions as they do their work and uphold the organization's standards.

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