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A rebel militiaman stands guard at a Libyan oil refinery Sunday in Al Brega, Libya. The opposition leadership has stressed that oil facilities in rebel-held territory are safe, despite the conflict roiling the country. John Moore/Getty Images hide caption

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Africa

Libyan Rebels: Oil Will Keep Flowing, 'No Problem'

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Libyan Rebels: Oil Will Keep Flowing, 'No Problem'

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Gentex Corp.'s rearview mirror camera display enables drivers to see objects and people behind the vehicle using a tiny camera mounted to the back of the car. Courtesy of Gentex Corp. hide caption

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All Tech Considered

High-Tech Rearview Mirror Curbs Blind Spots

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High-Tech Rearview Mirror Curbs Blind Spots

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Known as the first lady of children's music, Ella Jenkins has performed on all seven continents. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Ella Jenkins: Still Making Friends

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Ella Jenkins: Still Making Friends

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Anti-Gadhafi protesters wave their old national flag as they stand atop an abandoned army tank in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi on Monday. Patrick Baz/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Africa

Libya's Rebellion Spawns A Trio Of Unlikely Heroes

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Libya's Rebellion Spawns A Trio Of Unlikely Heroes

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Frank Buckles during a 2008 ceremony honoring him on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Karen Bleier/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Obituaries

Last U.S. Veteran Of World War I Dies At Age 110

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Last U.S. Veteran Of World War I Dies At Age 110

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The Fender Telecaster celebrates its 60th birthday this month. Simon Fergusson/Getty Images hide caption

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The Record

The Telecaster: Still Wailing At 60

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The Telecaster: Still Wailing At 60

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A Somali girl in Mogadishu. The city was once a beautiful, seaside tourist town, but two decades of civil war has left it in ruins. Frank Langfitt/NPR hide caption

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Africa

Expats Returning To Somalia Hope To Aid Change

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Expats Returning To Somalia Hope To Aid Change

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Charlie Sheen leaves court in March 2010. David Zalubowski/AP hide caption

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Pop Culture Happy Hour

Charlie Sheen's Media Tour Continues, But His Publicist Isn't On Board

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Charlie Sheen's Media Tour Continues, But His Publicist Isn't On Board

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A.C. Lyles in his Paramount office, which is lined with photos of friends and colleagues from his 83 years in the movie business. Lyles has spent his entire career at Paramount. Courtesy A.C. Lyles hide caption

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Movie Interviews

Like The Oscars, A.C. Lyles Marks 83 Years In Movies

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Like The Oscars, A.C. Lyles Marks 83 Years In Movies

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