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Libyan Rebels Flee Strategic Town Under Heavy Attack

Forces loyal to the Libyan leader, Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi, hit Ras Lanuf with ferocious rocket attacks on Wednesday.

Hoard of Cash Lets Qaddafi Extend Fight Against Rebels

The Libyan leader has control over “tens of billions” in cash stored in banks, allowing him to pay his troops, African mercenaries and political supporters, officials said.

Wisconsin Assembly Set to Approve Limits on Unions

The Assembly is set to pass the bill limiting collective bargaining rights for government workers in Wisconsin after a Senate procedural move ended the standoff on Wednesday.

Representative Peter King during a hearing on the radicalization of American Muslims in Washington on Thursday.
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Congressman Defends Terrorism Hearing

Representative Peter King said that to yield to controversy over the hearing on homegrown Islamic terrorism would be a “surrender to political correctness.”

2 State Legislators Surrender in Corruption Case

New York State Senator Carl Kruger and Assemblyman William F. Boyland Jr. are accused of taking bribes.

Heat Damages Colombia Coffee, Raising Prices

Changes linked to global warming have contributed to a shortage of the beans used in specialty coffees.

European Leaders Gather Amid Skepticism

Investors are concerned that the European Union will not act decisively on the debt crisis at Friday’s meeting.

Breast-Feeding Boutique in Feud With Condo Board

A Manhattan business that caters to lactating women is battling the board of the landmark building it calls home.

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