The reported deaths have set off a chain reaction, but Gaddafi's son and grandchildren may not actually be dead.

Extreme weather responsible for at least 260 deaths in six states.

The debate about Petraeus leading the CIA is also a debate about the agency's role in the world.

Sen. Lindsey Graham wants to "cut the head of the snake off."

Civilians have been caught in Gaddafi's all-out barrage on rebels in Misrata. 

Obama stops in today to see some of his most faithful fans, but does his record warrant their support?

Still flying missions despite official statements to the contrary; analysts say the war can't be won without U.S. muscle; others worry about a "failed state" in Libya.

The still-unstable island nation endures more damage.

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."

This one is far less severe than last month's 9.0 quake.

China National Offshore Oil Corp. was blocked by Congress six years ago, but times have changed.

A united call for the entire Gaddafi family to leave Libya.

Ai, arrested and badly beaten in 2009, was planning to move to Berlin.

French President Sarkozy calls for new nuclear standards as workers battle to the death.

A big night for Obama.

Eman al-Obeidy said she was gang raped for two days by Gaddafi militiamen.

American leadership acknowledges it could take months to topple Gaddafi.

It's not clear how Americans feel about it or whether they understand it at all.

A piece of good news in Japan, though more than 20,000 are dead or missing.