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Gadhafi son, reported arrested, appears at Tripoli hotel As rebel forces consolidated their control over Tripoli amid signs of disorganization within the ranks, the manhunt continued Monday for Col. Moammar Gadhafi, who was said by his son to be alive and well. Western agencies eager for crack at Gadhafi archives Western intelligence agencies believe there is a "treasure trove" of material in Libyan intelligence archives, and they may have already prepared to exploit it once Moammar Gadhafi's regime finally falls. Economists see no 2nd recession, real recovery Another recession isn't likely over the next 12 months. Neither is any meaningful improvement in the economy. Irene grows on path to US Southeast A rapidly strengthening Hurricane Irene roared off the Dominican Republic's northern coast on Monday, on a track that could see it reach the U.S. Southeast as a major storm by the end of the week. No sign of missing US woman in Aruba search Police in Aruba searched a brushy coastal area for seven hours Monday but found no new leads into the case of a Maryland woman who disappeared on the Dutch Caribbean island. Country wrestles with spike in food stamp use there are now almost 46 million people in the United States on food stamps, roughly 15 percent of the population. That's an increase of 74 percent since 2007. Strauss-Kahn prosecutors seek to drop charges The Manhattan district attorney's office filed papers recommending that a judge dismiss some or all of the sexual assault charges against former IMF director Dominique Strauss-Kahn. Gallup poll: GOP contenders neck-and-neck with Obama The top four Republican presidential candidates are running neck-and-neck with President Obama in national general election matchups, according to a new Gallup poll released Monday. Inspired by Libya, Syrians taunt Assad Taking inspiration from the rapid unraveling of the regime in Libya, thousands of Syrians poured into the streets Monday and taunted President Bashar Assad with shouts that his family's 40-year dynasty will be the next dictatorship to crumble. Video: ‘Superfoods’ may ward off diseases Researchers are working to combine different vegetables or fruits that are known to have anti-cancer properties, in hope of developing foods that will target specific cancers. NBC’s Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News) S&P president to step down next month The chief of Standard & Poor's will step down next month, to be replaced by a senior Citibank executive, in a move announced a few weeks after the credit rating agency downgraded U.S. government debt and sparked a row with Washington. $100,000 price tag for new cancer drug The price of Seattle Genetics Inc's blood cancer drug Adcetris could top $100,000 for a course of treatment, becoming the latest cancer medicine to come at a high cost. Verlander cruises to league-leading 19th win Justin Verlander became the first 19-game winner in the majors, Alex Avila hit his 15th homer and the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-2 on Monday night. Post-9/11: Is US hiding too much info? As a staggered nation scrambled after Sept. 11, 2001, to anticipate possible next targets, there was a widespread sanitizing of publicly available information suddenly viewed as tip sheets and road maps for terrorists. Video: What might lie in Libya’s future? NBC’s Andrea Mitchell discusses what might happen in Libya once the cheers die down in Tripoli, and what it might mean for the region. (Nightly News) Video: NATO, US airstrikes will continue in Libya NATO and U.S. military airstrikes will continue hitting Libyan military positions, as pockets of resistance remain. Storage sites have been looted and U.S. officials fear Col. Moammar Gadhafi’s missiles have been smuggled out of the country. NBC’s Jim Miklaszewski reports. (Nightly News) Martin Luther King Jr. memorial opens in DC Martin Luther King Jr. stood 30 feet tall on the National Mall as a memorial to him was unveiled on Monday morning â€" the first memorial on the Mall not dedicated to a war, president or white man. Psychic hotline not needed for near-future predictions Human beings are naturally clairvoyant, according to an unusual study. Scientists are unlocking the process our brains use to make everyday near-future predictions. Apps prevent your teen from texting while driving It's near-impossible to stop many people, including teens, from texting while driving. These solutions automatically kick in when the car starts rolling. PFT: Wise move â€" Raiders take Pryor in supplemental PFT: It’s a natural fit. Terrelle Pryor has the arm strength and physical tools Al Davis loves. They also have an uncertain long-term quarerback situation with Jason Campbell entering a contract and a noted QB-tutor at head coach in Hue Jackson. Bridesmaid attends wedding ... via iPad During this YouTube wedding video, an unprecedented phenomenon was occurring: One of the bridesmaids appeared only virtually, on an iPad. 'Hound Dog' lyricist Jerry Leiber dies at 78 Jerry Leiber, who with longtime partner Mike Stoller wrote "Hound Dog," "Jailhouse Rock," "Yakity Yak" and other hit songs that came to define early rock 'n' roll, has died. He was 78. Pennsylvania advances at LLWS with no-hitter Brandon Miller homered and combined with starter Landon Breon on a no-hitter, leading the Little League World Series' hometown favorites from Clinton County, Pa., to a 10-0 rout Monday night against Lafayette, La. After uproar, man with breast cancer OK’d for coverage Raymond Johnson was due for some good news. Earlier this month, he was denied Medicaid coverage after being diagnosed with breast cancer.  But he just got the call he was waiting for: South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services is granting him coverage, after all. Toxic friends? 8 in 10 people endure poisonous pals They belittle and backbite and drive us batty with their soul-sucking behavior. Who are these hideous people? Our ... um ... friends, according to a joint survey conducted by TODAY.com and SELF magazine that found 8 in 10 people have a toxic friendship. It was the Summer of Raunch at the movies R-rated comedies such as "Bridesmaids" have raised the bawdiness level at the theaters. Some succeed, but others, like "The Change-Up," fail miserably. It takes more than dirty jokes to have a hit. Airline offers 'weep warnings' on in-flight movies If you’ve ever hidden tears while watching an in-flight movie you wouldn’t have been caught dead sitting through at home, then you’ll appreciate Virgin Atlantic Airways’ new amenity. Paul Ryan not running for president The Wisconsin congressman released a statement to quiet the speculation that he would seek the Republican nomination. Perry says no to 'Obamacare,' but what's his plan? With the highest percentage of uninsured residents, Texas would be one of the biggest beneficiaries of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, but Gov. Rick Perry blocked moves to lay the groundwork for expanded coverage. UN: Hundreds killed in S. Sudan tribal clashes The United Nations says hundreds of people have been killed during recent tribal clashes and cattle raids in South Sudan. Ind. fair collapse claims 7th victim A 24-year-old cheerleading coach from Ohio died Monday from head injuries she sustained during the stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. Copyright 2011 msnbc.com RSS URL: http://rss.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032091/device/rss/rss.xml

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