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Thousands of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip flooded into Egypt to buy food and fuel on Wednesday after militants blew up part of a border wall. Supplies have been scarce in Gaza because of an Israeli blockade aimed at stopping rocket attacks. Palestinian supporters are putting pressure on Egypt to keep the passage open.

The U.S. and Iraq are negotiating an arrangement that would permit U.S. forces to continue to operate in Iraq for many years — possibly decades. Critics says the Bush and Maliki governments are colluding on a deal that would require no legislative approval.

Only a few primaries have happened so far, but already questions are being raised about the reliability of electronic voting equipment. In New Hampshire, two candidates asked for a recount. In South Carolina, some voting machines didn't start up on time.

Democrats in South Carolina chose Sen. Barack Obama as their presidential nominee with record voter turnout. Gwen Ifill of PBS' "Washington Week" and Washington Post political reporter Shailagh Murray discuss Obama's win and the GOP race in the upcoming Florida presidential primary.

The economy is emerging as a big issue in the presidential campaign. Presidential contenders in both parties are touting their economic plans for reviving the ailing economy. Upcoming contests will be critical for some candidates.

Scott Simon discusses the significance of the Nevada caucuses and the Republican primary in South Carolina with Senior Washington Editor Ron Elving.

The list of nominees for the 80th Academy Awards are announced. No Country for Old Men and There Will Be Blood both earn eight nominations, leading the field.

As Congress returns to Washington, it's clear that the first order of business is legislation aimed at giving a boost to the economy. With many economists predicting a recession, lawmakers from both parties are proposing ways to ease the sting.

After another day of turmoil in financial markets, the White House and Congress are expressing confidence that they can agree on measures to stimulate the economy. But the plan remains a work in progress.

President Bush on Friday attached a dollar figure to the economic stimulus package he's been talking about this week. He says he'd like to see $150 billion in tax rebates and other measures to keep the economy from slowing any further. But questions remain about who would get the rebates — and who would not.