Mubarak Resigns

Word is now coming in that Egyptian dictator Hosni Mubarak has resigned. This came after he traveled to Sharm-el-Sheik from the capital Cairo earlier today. Protests had grown after he announced yesterday that he would not step down.

The announcement was delivered by Egypt's vice president, Omar Suleiman, in a brief statement on state television. Mr. Mubarak delegated control of the country's affairs to Egypt's army, Mr. Suleiman said.

"Because of the current circumstances in the country the president, Hosni Mubarak, has decided to step down, and the higher command of the army is taking control of the country," he said.

Whoa!