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Two San Diego-based experts on the Middle East said Monday that Egypt's military will play the pivotal role in the struggle for future power in the country.

There is no charismatic figure in exile, no single jailed dissident who carries the nation's hopes. As analysts try to assess who might emerge to fill a possible hole, the overriding assessment is that it's anyone's guess.

President Obama has been under increasing pressure to weigh in on gun control policies since the Tucson shootings. That pressure increased Monday, after a "sting" operation reported purchasing semi-automatic weapons for sale at an Arizona gun show without criminal background checks.

New campaign finance reports show that Jerry Brown spent about $36.5 million in his successful bid to become governor of California, defeating the highest-spending candidate for statewide office in the country's history.

Mideast analyst Stephen P. Cohen, who has been in touch with Egypt's leadership, says two of the Egyptian president's closest allies are working on a two-step plan that would see the removal of lawmakers whose election was seen as illegitimate and the organization of new elections.

People suffering from rare or chronic diseases often have to wait years for new drugs to get through the complicated regulatory process in the US. But, putting prescription drugs on the market too soon can put patients at risk. On our monthly segment on ethics in science and technology, we'll talk about the ethics of giving patients more of a voice in the regulatory decision-making process.

Black History Month: 2011 Honoree

Egyptians in San Diego are cautiously optimistic that growing protests in their homeland might be the first step toward democracy.

Art of Élan is the brainchild of two local Symphony musicians. By shortening concerts and performing in unique venues, Kate Hatmaker and Demarre McGill are broadening the audience for contemporary classical music.

Hosni Mubarak swore in a new government to replace one dissolved as a concession to protesters. But opponents are going ahead with plans for mass protests Tuesday, which they hope will attract 1 million people to the streets.