Marquee selection tool won't move like it used to...

It only wants to subract from the selection, even though I have not hit the alt key.  I've restarted many times.  The oval marquee works just fine; only the rectangular one doesn't.  It just started doing this.... so odd.  I have CS5.  Thanks!
Angie

Check that you have New Selection enabled in the tool options bar:

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