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Libyan helicopter gunships fired on a rebel force advancing west toward the capital Tripoli along the country's Mediterranean coastline Sunday, and forces loyal to leader Moammar Gadhafi fought intense ground battles with the rival fighters.

In Philadelphia, a murder case involving a sordid abortion clinic is fueling debate over how clinics should be run. Several states are considering stricter regulations. Abortion rights groups say that could force some clinics to close and make abortions more expensive.

Education reformers have argued for some time that relying on seniority alone to determine layoffs gets rid of young, promising teachers and causes mayhem in low-income schools. Unions, however, say ending "last in, first out" rules will only aggravate the already huge problem of teacher turnover.

Audiophiles talk about sound equipment and listening to music as if it were a religious experience. But in this time of iPods and MP3 players, such devotees of sound are harder and harder to find.

Rebels advanced from their eastern stronghold toward Sirte, setting the stage for fierce fighting with pro-Gadhafi forces who hold sway in the area. Saturday's seesaw battle suggests the conflict could last for weeks and maybe months, with neither side mustering enough military power to decisively defeat the other.

Blood is Thicker Than Water

Investments by Moammar Gadhafi and the Libyan government include holdings in Italy and London. And major U.S. banks reportedly hold Libyan assets. Analysts say Gadhafi or those close to him were shopping for influence more than a handsome return.

When the first lady went looking for a new White House social secretary, she didn't choose someone with years of experience throwing parties in Washington. Instead, she tapped Jeremy Bernard, who has spent most of his adult life in Los Angeles. And in a job that's always been held by women, Bernard is breaking the gender barrier.

Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime struck back at anti-government forces Friday, launching a strike on an opposition-held city near Tripoli and clamping down on protesters in the capital. In eastern Libya, a massive explosion at a rebel-held military base killed at least 17.

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