Egyptian state television has been blasting reports about the looting and other mayhem caused by crazy chaotic protesters with no sense of decency. They vandalized ancient artifacts and released prisoners, these monsters. But how many of them are secret police?

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[Egyptians are taking to the streets again today to demand the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak and his entire regime. The protesters are hoping for a million person turn out. Image via AP]

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As the crowds of protesters across Egypt grow, opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei is in Cairo's Tahrir Square to address the demonstrators, and Hillary Clinton spoke of a "peaceful transition." Here's a quick look at the latest news out of Egypt.

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Looters who broke into Cairo's Egyptian Museum ripped the heads off two mummies before they were caught. Finally, late-night comics have an angle on the Egyptian protests for their monologues!

Since Tuesday, Egypt has been in a state of open revolt with protesters taking over the streets of Cairo and other cities and towns demanding the removal of a defiant President Hosni Mubarak. Here's a roundup of the latest reports.