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BY CHRISTINA HARTMAN & HARUMENDHAH HELMY

ANCHOR MEGAN MURPHY

First up, in world news -- former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak is back in court today after a three-month break. The 83-year-old was seen wheeled into the courtroom on a hospital gurney. Fox News has more on the trial Mubarak is facing.  

“Mubarak is accused of ordering the killing of protesters during the uprising -- his attorneys want the judge to consider evidence of killings that took place after Mubarak step down as proof that he was not the one who was responsible. In the meantime, prosecutors are relying heavily on testimonies from members of Mubarak’s former inner circle.”

Still in world news -- more threats from Iran of closing a strategic strait through which a sixth of the world’s oil supply flows. But, according to MSNBC, the threat is doing little to shake the industry.

“Iran’s Navy chief is repeating the government’s threat that his country could close down the Strait of Hormuz if the west puts sanctions on Iranian oil shipments. Despite the threat, oil prices remain relatively stable today and countries in the Gulf said they would be able to offset any laws.”

Now in U.S. news -- Nebraska Senator Ben Nelson has announced he will not seek re-election in 2012. Bloomberg reports -- analysts think his party could take a hit in 2012.

“Getting on to the senate just got harder for the democrats. Ben nelson decided not to seek Reelection. In order to seize control, Republicans only need four seats in November.

Still in U.S. news -- Morgan Stanley is cutting 580 jobs from four offices in New York City. The cut is part of the planned 1,600 layoffs the company announced earlier this month. CNBC has more.

“Morgan Stanley says that rolling layoffs began Dec. 15. The company cites economic reasons for the cuts, and the sharp drop in investment banking and trading revenue across Wall St.”

Finally in entertainment -- Suncoast Primate Sanctuary has announced Cheetah the Chimp has died. Tampa’s WTVT has more.

“Cheetah was Tarzan’s loyal sidekick to 1930s. He was one of a number of different chimps used for role pin different scenes and different locations.”