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Libya rebels seize Brega, close in on Tripoli Libyan rebels battling Moammar Gadhafi's troops said Saturday they have captured all of the strategic eastern port city of Brega as they close in on the nation's capital, Tripoli. Video: Rebels gain ground in Libya The rebels are now on Tripoli's doorstep, and closing in. But it seems they are going to have to fight for every mile until they reach the surrounded capital. NBC’s Richard Engel reports. (Nightly News) Video: Economic woes rattle Americans’ everyday life As fears of a new recession drive the market wild, millions of Americans wonder whether they’ll be able to pay their bills. NBC’s Chris Jansing reports. (Nightly News) Pope laments Spain's 'amnesia' about God Pope Benedict XVI has complained that modern society has a certain "amnesia" about God as he lamented the dwindling of the faith during a visit to Spain. Newton struggles, Bush shines in Dolphins' win Carolina rookie quarterback Cam Newton is unable to find the end zone in his first preseason start, while new Miami running back Reggie Bush impresses in the Dolphins' 20-10 victory on Friday night. Sponsored By: Braves hit 3 HRs, shut down Diamondbacks The Braves did all their scoring with the long ball and Derek Lowe combined with four relievers on a six-hitter, leading Atlanta past the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 Friday night in a matchup of NL playoff contenders. Man who saved girl says he's illegal immigrant The man who chased down an alleged child abductor and saved a 6-year-old girl is gaining a new kind of celebrity: as a poster child of sorts for immigration rights. First Read: Why was Ron Paul ignored after Iowa straw poll? Arlington cemetery's unknown skater revealed The identity of Arlington National Cemetery's unknown skater has been solved, the Army said Friday. 20 years ago: Trembling in midst of Soviet coup World Blog: When news broke of an attempt to overthrow Mikhail Gorbachev in 1991, a junior reporter was thrown into the action. Fisherman’s task: Catch island paradise’s killer shark Daryl Green, a fisherman known in the Seychelles as “the guy who can catch anything," is now on the trail of the shark that recently killed a honeymooner. Super rich still making money in crisis Financial advisers to the world's richest people report some of their top clients have continued to make money throughout recent market turmoil through sophisticated investments out of reach to most. Palin keeps 2012 questions flying First Read: Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin releases a well-produced video that takes a dig at Michele Bachmann … funny timing, huh? Video: Saving energy… and golden eagles A California man is trying to make sure an important source of alternative energy, windmills, can co-exist with some of this country's most beloved and majestic birds. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports. (Nightly News) American's abduction in Pakistan puzzles U.S. The U.S. contractor kidnapped in Pakistan is a consummate professional and very popular, making his disappearance all the more difficult to understand. Dog pollution? Study finds fecal bacteria in air There’s a new reason to crack down harder on dog owners who don’t clean up after Fido. Air samples in two cities found that in winter the most common bacteria is from feces, most likely that of dogs. Video: Will & Kate visit Birmingham in riot aftermath Prince William and his bride Kate visited Birmingham, the scene of some of the worst rioting that hit Britain earlier this month. NBC’s Harry Smith reports. (Nightly News) Nivea apologizes for ad some see as racist After a flurry of negative reaction, Nivea has withdrawn an ad showing a clean-cut black man ready to toss away a dark-skinned, unkempt head with long locks and an unkempt beard. Moon teams up with Jupiter tonight At New York’s Hayden Planetarium, where I’ve spent the last 25 years serving in the role as an associate and guest Lecturer, we’ve been getting an increasing number of phone calls making basically the same inquiry. Bill Clinton goes vegan, but it's not going to be easy In an almost hell-has-frozen-over moment, former president Bill Clinton â€" legendary for his love of hamburgers and fries â€" has become a vegan. Video: New Mexico man foils kidnapping Aug. 19: An Albuquerque, NM man is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a little girl. Antonio Diaz Chacon sprang into action after seeing a stranger kidnap the 6-year-old. NBC’s Aditi Roy reports. (Nightly News) Casey Anthony's car crushed for scrap The white Pontiac Sunfire that Florida prosecutors used as evidence in the case against Casey Anthony has been destroyed. Head trauma may boost schizophrenia risk Head trauma may increase the risk of developing schizophrenia, a new study says. The results show people who have suffered from a traumatic brain injury are 1.6 times more likely to develop schizophrenia. Sign of concern: 'Explosions in Sky' on 9/11 A Boise, Idaho, theater marquee for a poorly timed concert is drawing attention because it advertises "Explosions in the Sky" on Sept. 11. Video: 'Planet of the Apes' park gains popularity Visitors are flocking to California's Muir Woods to glimpse backgrounds used in "Rise of the Planet of the Apes," only to discover the scenes were all digitally created. KNTV's Joe Rosato, Jr. reports. (NBC News) Who to shy away from drafting Evan Silva looks at 40 players you should consider avoiding to varying degrees at your draft. Johnston: QBs will dominate in college football again Johnston: Got a great quarterback? Then you’ve got a chance. Just look at Oklahoma's Landry Jones, Stanford's Andrew Luck, Boise State's Kellen Moore and plenty of others. Facebook scam offers tickets to new 'Twilight' film Team Jacob or Team Edward? If you've got an answer, then you're a perfect target for a new "Twilight"-themed Facebook scam currently spreading around the massive, and massively exploitable, social network. Syrian forces kill more; execute Assad, crowd chants Syrian forces killed dozens of protesters on Friday despite assurances by President Bashar al-Assad that a crackdown was over. Sunflowers rise to battle Japan's nuclear winter A Buddhist monk is spearheading a campaign to plant thousands of sunflowers to extract radioactive cesium from the soil around Fukushima â€" and lift the spirits of local residents. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032091/device/rss/rss.xml

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