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Top Stories: Wikipedia's 'Blackout,' Hopes Fading For Survivors In Italy

Good morning.

Our early headlines:

-- Wednesday's Web 'Blackout' By Wikipedia, Others: Right Way To Protest?

-- Hopes Are Fading For Missing In Italian Cruise Ship Disaster.

-- Fuel Is Flowing To Nome Through Half-Mile Hose Laid Over Ice.

-- Egypt's Wael Ghonim: 'Revolutions Are Processes ... It Will Take Time.'

Other stories in the news:

-- " 'Food Stamp President': Race Code, Or Just Politics?" ( Morning Edition)

-- "Romney On Defense From GOP Rivals In S.C. Debate."( The Associated Press)

-- "S&P Extends Gains, Rises Above 1,300."( Reuters)

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