Hetherington was remembered fondly by friends, colleagues and fans.

Violence continued Saturday and Sunday in Libya where Gaddafi forces remain strong.

Though Obama said he would like to hear of a deal by the morning he added, "I'm not yet prepared to express wild optimism." In a statement, House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said, "We have narrowed the issues, however, we have not yet reached an agreement. We will continue to work through the night to attempt to resolve our remaining differences." National Journal tweeted that a Reid spokesman said, "It’s all down to women’s health."

Obama criticized Republican lawmakers for "playing games."

U.S. officials have some major concerns about arming the rebels, including possible links between the rebels and Al Qaeda. Others are worried about the price tag of the operations in Libya and fear getting more involved. A Defense Department spokeswoman said Tuesday that the U.S. intervention in Libya has cost "about $550 million" in extra spending thus far.

In a letter to the White House, Boehner asks how the Obama administration plans to handle the mission.

VIDEO: Reports of unrest and public anger are on the rise as fear of danger spreads.

VIDEO: In a press conference Friday, Obama spoke of the peril the country currently faces and the larger effects of Gaddafi's actions. He called the issue a "non-negotiable ultimatum."

Conflicting media reports make it hard to tell who has the upper hand.

When asked if he would leave Libya, Gaddafi laughed and said, "Would anyone leave his homeland? Why would I leave Libya?" Meantime, the U.S. appears poised to enter the country militarily and has moved its naval and air forces closer to the area.

Differing reports out of the city make it unclear which side has the advantage, but it appears the future of the country will be decided in Tripoli. People flee, opposition calls for Friday protest, Gaddafi brings in African mercenaries to help him.

E-mails show Palin bashing Gingrich, the GOP and the media.

University students in Wisconsin have been participating in this week's protests.

Who will the Republicans pit against Obama? And more importantly, who, if anyone, can beat him?

Will Egypt's freedom lead to the "rise of Islamic supremacism?"

Going in to the CPAC, it's a free for all.

Egypt receives around 1.5 billion in U.S. military aid each year.

Romney did not give specifics on his plans for 2012.

Obama's approval rating hovers around 50 percent.