People evacuated from Egypt pick up their luggage from outside Larnaca airport terminal, Cyprus, Monday, Jan. 31, 2011. They were among 42 people evacuated from Cairo aboard a U.S. military plane. Most of the 42 were U.S. citizens working at embassies including South Africa, Uganda, Ghana, Ukraine and Russia, but several were third country nationals – also employees at U.S. embassies – who were in Cairo for a conference. (AP Photo/Philippos Christou)Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:
1) ‘CHATTER’ ABOUT TERROR THREATS KEEPS EMBASSIES CLOSED
Diplomatic posts in 19 cities in Egypt, Libya and other Muslim countries will remain shut through Saturday.
2) MLB SUSPENSIONS COMING DOWN FOR A-ROD, OTHERS
Rodriguez is expected to be suspended for 2014, and 13 other players are facing discipline today for their ties to performance-enhancing drugs.