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Libya rebels launch assault on Tripoli Libyan rebels launched an assault early Sunday on the capital of Tripoli, taking control of the airport, amid unconfirmed reports that leader Moammar Gadhafi had fled, NBC News reported. Gadhafi rumors add to uncertainty for US on Libya World Blog: If the rebels are victorious and Moammar Gadhafi flees, it would vindicate Obama administration and NATO policy. But that would also leave the U.S. with an array of challenges. Video: Rebels begin fighting in Tripoli NBC News can confirm that fighting has begun in at least three neighborhoods within Libya's capital city in what might be embattled Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's last stand. NBC's Richard Engel reports. (Nightly News) New storm could become hurricane, hit Florida Tropical Storm Harvey has made landfall over Belize and is weakening as it heads to northern Guatemala. Video: 'Extreme of extremes' weather nationwide This year, the U.S. has seen the worst in weather: from heat to snow flooding to drought with tornadoes and hurricanes in between. NBC's Mark Potter reports. (Nightly News) Biden tells China US good for debt U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Sunday rejected claims that American power is on the wane and told a Chinese audience that his government would never default. Jet crashes in northern Canada; 12 dead A passenger jet on a charter flight crashed Saturday near Resolute Bay in the Canadian Arctic, killing 12 of the 15 people on board. Bachmann blames gaffes on busy speaking schedule First Read: Michele Bachmann was asked about a narrative that hasn’t gone away during the seven weeks she has been a presidential candidate. Cartel-cops gunfight halts Mexican soccer game A First Division Mexican football match was suspended Saturday after gunmen opened fire on police outside the stadium in the northern city of Torreon, causing players and referees to run for cover. Perry sticks to his guns on controversial comments First Read: After nearly a week without taking questions from the press, Gov. Rick Perry stood by his comments on global warming and U.S. monetary policy while campaigning in South Carolina. Lawyer: Strauss-Kahn case might be dropped The lawyer for the woman who accused former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault says he believes prosecutors plan to dismiss some or all of the charges. 49ers' Smith gets boos, cheers vs. Raiders About the only thing new for Alex Smith in his return to Candlestick Park was the coach on the sideline. It's official: Kardashian and Humphries wed Kim Kardashian and basketball star Kris Humphries were married at a private estate in Montecito, Calif., surrounded by friends and family, E! News and People confirm. PFT: Fitzgerald, Cardinals reach $120M deal PFT: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and the Arizona Cardinals agree on an 8-year, $120 million deal with $50 million guaranteed. 10 science books for a summer field trip Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: You don't have to turn your brain off for summer vacation. Here are 10 books that take you to exotic corners of the scientific world. Democratic Party raises $6.7 million in July July numbers were hurt because a number of fundraisers that were supposed to have the president speak were cancelled because of debt negotiations. PFT: Manning's return 'impossible to predict' Lightning storm forces pope to cut short speech Thunder and lightning boom above the crowd at World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain, forcing Pope Benedict XVI to end a prayer vigil. Small plane crashes at Kan. air show, pilot killed A stunt pilot was killed in fiery crash during a Kansas City air show on Saturday after his plane appeared unable to get out of a downward spiral and plummeted nose-first into the ground, witnesses and authorities said. Councilman accused of middle finger rebuke A city council has voted to consider a reprimand for one of its members who was accused of raising his middle finger at three community volunteers, one of them a 12-year-old girl. Bachmann seeks to broaden appeal Pigeonholed as a right-wing disciple, Michele Bachmann is offering herself as a presidential candidate who can unite the GOP's disparate base, appeal to all Republicans. Live updates from Saturday's baseball games Survivors recall aftermath of stage collapse As Indiana investigates whether the deaths and injuries could have been prevented, the survivors remain haunted by the sounds and images of that night. Norway survivors return to massacre site Survivors of the massacre of 69 people in Norway last month carried flowers to the site of the killings, shed tears and laughed together Saturday as they remembered the joys of a youth camp that turned into a scene of horror last month. 2 Colorado campers attacked by bears Campers near Aspen are on high alert after two separate campers were bitten through their tents by black bears in the last two days. Obama's reading list includes lots of fiction The White House shared five titles the president has with him in Martha's Vineyard, Mass., and they're all fiction set in places ranging  from the Louisiana Bayou to Ethiopia. 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