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What's Next For Egypt: 3 Scenarios

Supporters of the deposed Egyptian president, Mohammed Morsi, carry an injured demonstrator who was shot during clashes in Ramses Square in Cairo on Friday. Dozens were killed nationwide in escalating violence. AMR ABDALLAH DALSH/Reuters /Landov hide caption

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What's Next For Egypt: 3 Scenarios

Egyptians are no longer talking about how to build a democracy. The fear now is that the country could be flirting with civil war.

Egypt's Ominous Developments

Supporters of the Muslim Brotherhood clash with the Egyptian security forces Wednesday in Cairo. In addition to the fighting, the interim government imposed a state of emergency. Mosaab El-Shamy/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Egypt's Ominous Developments

The security forces reasserted their authority on several fronts and gave every appearance that they would press ahead with a crackdown against the Muslim Brotherhood.

Burning Down The House: Artistic Freedom Under Fire In Egypt

Egyptian employees of the Cairo Opera House and opponents of Egypt's Islamist President Mohamed Morsi hold placards during a demonstration inside the opera's compound in Cairo on May 30, following the dismissal of the head of the opera house. The firing is the latest salvo in a cultural war between artists and the ruling Muslim Brotherhood. Khaled Desouki/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Burning Down The House: Artistic Freedom Under Fire In Egypt

The director of Cairo's Opera House has been sacked, sparking protests and a sit-in at the Culture Ministry. Egyptian artists say there's a culture war underway, pitting secularists against the Islamist administration of President Mohamed Morsi.

As Egypt Grows More Lawless, Army Chief Warns Against 'State Collapse'

Protesters surround a burned Egyptian army vehicle in Cairo on Jan. 29, 2013. Amr Nabil/AP hide caption

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As Egypt Grows More Lawless, Army Chief Warns Against 'State Collapse'

After Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi imposes a 30-day state of emergency, thousands of protesters take to the street; the army chief warns the political instability could threaten the country's future.

NPR's Leila Fadel on enraged Egyptian protesters filling the streets

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Near Record Flooding In Memphis; Gas Prices Rise To $4 Per Gallon

People view Mississippi River floodwaters on Sunday, May 8, 2011, in Memphis, Tenn. Mark Humphrey/AP hide caption

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Near Record Flooding In Memphis; Gas Prices Rise To $4 Per Gallon

The Mississippi river is expected to crest in Memphis Tuesday near record levels; the average price for regular gas reaches $4 a gallon; 12 people died in religious fighting in Cairo this weekend; tens of thousands of people turned out in Mexico City Sunday to protest drug violence

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Egypt's Jewel Of A Library Reopens, Thanks To Demonstrators

When Egypt's army asserted itself during the country's recent unrest, a main goal was to protect historical sites. But when it came to the Library of Alexandria, the demonstrators protected the building themselves — by forming a human chain around it.

Egypt's Jewel Of A Library Reopens, Thanks To Demonstrators

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