The following is an excerpt from OpinionJournal.com’s “Best of the Web” written by the editor, James Taranto.

Out on a Limb

  • “Omar Sharif Says Egypt’s Future Is a Concern”–headline, Associated Press, Jan. 31
  • “Local Egyptians Say Their Native Country’s Future Is Uncertain”–headline, WKYC-TV website (Cleveland), Jan. 31
  • “U.S. Aid to Egypt Depends on Events”–headline, Voice of America website, Jan. 31

Bottom Stories of the Day

  • “Romney Still Undecided on Presidential 2012 Race”–headline, Associated Press, Feb. 1
  • “Microsoft Warning Over Browser Security Flaw”–headline, BBC website, Jan. 31
  • “Rep. Wasserman Schultz to Write a Book”–headline, TheHill.com, Jan. 31

For more “Best of the Web” click here and look for the “Best of the Web Today” link in the middle column below “Today’s Columnists.”