Libyan forces crack down near Tripoli as revolt widens
Gadhafi loyalists struck back in Zawiya and near Misrata targeting a mosque and an airport where rebels had seized ground. Ten dead and about 150 wounded at the mosque, with thousands later rallying in Martyrs Square. Gadhafi aide Ahmed Gadhaf al-Dam defected to Egypt condemning the crackdown.
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Space shuttle Discovery fueled for final flight
NASA fueled Discovery for its final voyage toward the International Space Station. Six astronauts started breakfast as fueling began after sunrise. Weather projected a 90 percent go for a 4 50 p m liftoff, with assurances no hydrogen leaks or tank cracks.
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New Zealand quake toll climbs as rescue efforts continue
In Christchurch the 6.3-magnitude quake raises lives feared with 98 dead and 226 missing. Rescuers search shattered CTV building for survivors amid pleas from trapped families and extended power and water outages. Foreign specialists bolster operations as authorities urge patience and caution.
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Britain
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Taiwan
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Government and tobacco dispute over proposed ads campaign
The Justice Department seeks court compelled admissions of wrongdoing from Philip Morris and Altria as part of a 12 year tobacco case. It proposes 14 corrective statements to be paid for by ads, asserting truths about smoking risks and nicotine delivery.
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Washington
Justice Department
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Altria Group Inc
Philip Morris
U.S
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