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Gaddafi's rule crumbling as rebels enter Tripoli
The six-month -old battle for control of Libya appeared to be hurtling toward a dramatic finale.
(By Thomas Erdbrink and Liz Sly)
Libyan rebels encounter little resistance on way
The opposition's Tripoli brigade had braced for a long fight, but it didn't materialize.
(By Thomas Erdbrink)
Obama: Libya slipping from 'tyrant'
He says battle between rebels, Gaddafi at "tipping point," urges longtime leader to relinquish power.
(By Associated Press)
Chris Cillizza: The economy: Obama's toughest test
There's no question Obama is in the most difficult patch of his presidency. So what does he do?
(By Chris Cillizza)
In Texas schools, a criminal response to misbehavior
An array of get-tough policies in U.S. schools in the past two decades has brought many students into contact with police and courts.
(By Donna St. George)
POLITICS
Public to get first glimpse of Martin Luther King Jr. memorial on National Mall in Washington
WASHINGTON — Tourists and Washingtonians alike are about to get their first up-close look at the memorial to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Grief takes many forms after SUV crash kills 4 NJ high school football players, injures 4 more
LINWOOD, N.J. — As Chris Hickey thought about what she could say to comfort her daughter on the death of her schoolmates, she opened her mouth once, then twice, unable at first to put sound to words. She tried a third time, standing on the track of Mainland Regional High School Sunday night, a day after a crash on the Garden State Parkway killed four of the school's football players and injured four more.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Economy strains Social Security disability program
Social Security's disability program continues to weaken as more apply for benefits in a precarious economy.
( by Stephen Ohlemacher , The Washington Post)
Statement of President Barack Obama on Libya
WASHINGTON — Text of President Barack Obama's statement on events in Libya, as provided by the White House:
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
A few stones tossed across Potomac
Neighboring governors Martin O'Malley of Maryland and Robert McDonnell of Virginia made their first joint TV appearance as heads of their respective governors associations.
( by John Wagner and Anita Kumar , The Washington Post)
STYLE
Hints From Heloise: Can swimsuit fade be delayed?
The key to prolonging the life of a swimswuit is to rinse with cold water, and avoid detergents.
(, King)
Ask Amy: Parents stick to their guns over violent games
Tween sons are pressuring parents to let them buy and play violent games because "all the kids do."
(, Tribune Media Service)
Bitter over a 'destroyed' life
She's angry over the ex-husband and his boyfriend, her lost house, her low-paying job and the fact that her ex gets all the sympathy.
(, The Washington Post)
Bayard Rustin's place in history
The March on Washington organizer pulled off one of the most crucial moments of the civil rights movement.
( by Steve Hendrix , The Washington Post)
(, The Washington Post)
SPORTS
Inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge begins with prologue in Colorado Springs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge starts Monday with a five-mile prologue in Colorado Springs.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Ex-Wake Forest star Simpson returns to ACC country to earn 1st PGA Tour win at Wyndham
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A former Wake Forest player claimed his first PGA Tour victory by holding off a late-charging, ex-Florida State standout.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Kyle Busch outlasts Jimmie Johnson to win Sprint Cup race in Michigan
BROOKLYN, Mich. — Kyle Busch held off Jimmie Johnson — for the time being, at least.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Plax-a-go: Burress caps big return to NFL with TD catch to help Jets top Bengals 27-7
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Plaxico Burress stepped onto the football field, looked around and smiled.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Bolt comes into the worlds with same swagger, tells AP he is ready for another triple gold
DAEGU, South Korea — Usain Bolt will put his famous "Who faster?" taunt to the test again at the world championships.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
WORLD
Clashes erupt near Gadhafi compound in Libyan capital
TRIPOLI, Libya — Tanks opened fire at rebels trying to storm Moammar Gadhafi's main compound in Tripoli on Monday, although the whereabouts of the longtime Libyan leader remained unknown a day after a lightning advance by opposition fighters who poured into Tripoli capital with surprising ease.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Biden praises Mongolia's democratic development, says it captured world's imagination
ULAN BATOR, Mongolia — U.S. Vice President Joe Biden arrived Monday for a brief visit in Mongolia, which he called a shining example of democratic development.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
World leaders say end is near for Gadhafi, urge him to surrender
ROME — World leaders said Monday the end is near for the regime of Moammar Gadhafi and called on the Libyan leader to relinquish power, as hundreds of Libyans living abroad celebrated in the streets after rebels took control of most of the Libyan capital.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Some areas near Japan's crippled nuke plant to remain off-limits for foreseeable future
TOKYO — Some residents evacuated from around Japan's stricken nuclear power plant may not to be able to return to their homes for "a long time" due to projections that high radiation levels will linger, a top government official said Monday.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Vietnam detains 50 protesters who took part in anti-China rally over disputed territory
HANOI, Vietnam — A Vietnamese state media report says police detained 50 people following an anti-China rally in Hanoi.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
LIVE DISCUSSIONS
Ask Boswell
Sports Columnist Tom Boswell will take your questions about baseball, the Redskins, the Wizards and more.
(, vForum)
ComPost Live with Alexandra Petri
The Compost, written by Alexandra Petri, offers a lighter take on the news and political in(s)anity of the day.
(, vForum)
Opinion Focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news in a live Q&A.
(, vForum)
Debt Ceiling drama: Why Jonathan Capehart thinks your voice needs to be heard
In his Post-Partisan blog post today, Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart said that "Folks should be marching on the Capitol" in protest of the way the debt issue is being handled. Do you agree?
(, vForum)
Chatological Humor: Monthly with Moron
Gene Weingarten takes polls and chats about his recent columns.
(, vForum)
TECHNOLOGY
Germany's Osram files new complaints in lighting patent battles with South Korean companies
SEOUL, South Korea — German lighting manufacturer Osram is filing new patent infringement complaints against South Korean companies amid a global wave of intellectual property disputes in the technology sector.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Gadgets Week In Review: Parts
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Cisco To Buy Comptel's Axioss Software Assets For $31 Million In Cash
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Content Snackers Become Cord Cutters; Change The TV World As We Know It
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
Software Is Eating All the Jobs Too
( by TechCrunch.com , TechCrunch.com)
BUSINESS
World stock markets mixed amid fears US economy is slipping back into recession
BANGKOK — World stocks swung between gains and losses Monday, as hopes the Federal Reserve might take action to keep the U.S. from slipping back into recession offset fears of a global slowdown.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Germany's Osram files new complaints in lighting patent battles with South Korean companies
SEOUL, South Korea — German lighting manufacturer Osram is filing new patent infringement complaints against South Korean companies amid a global wave of intellectual property disputes in the technology sector.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Hollywood's Legendary, China's Huayi Bros raise $220.5 million for co-production venture
HONG KONG — Hollywood production house Legendary Entertainment and a Chinese studio have raised $220.5 million for the joint venture they've set up aimed at China's increasingly lucrative film market.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
New worry for orchards: Scientists say apple scab is growing more resistant to pesticides
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Apple growers in the eastern U.S. have a despised enemy known as apple scab — a disease caused by a fungus that forms ugly brown or greenish-black pockmarks on the fruit's skin. A scabby apple is unfit for grocery stores because consumers are notoriously picky about blemished fruit.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
Brent oil falls near $105 as Libyan rebels overrun most of Tripoli, threaten to topple Gadhafi
SINGAPORE — Brent crude fell to near $105 a barrel Monday as Libyan rebels captured most of the country's capital, boosting hopes the OPEC nation's oil exports could resume soon.
( Associated Press Associated Press , AP)
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