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Videos: Libyans Celebrate News of Muammar Gaddafi’s Demise

As news reports surfaced that toppled Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi was captured, and perhaps killed, in his hometown of Sirte, videos quickly surfaced of Libyans reacting to — and mostly celebrating — the news. Here are a few.

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Reading While Eating for September 13: Gadgets and Gizmos Aplenty

Tuesday’s links get techy with Cold War gadgets and DIY weapons.

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Watch: Rebels Storm Gaddafi Compound in Libya, Celebrate on Camera

Rebels stormed into Bab al-Aziziya, Muammar Gaddafi’s compound, symbolizing the start of a “new Libya,” according to rebels celebrating inside the compound, by destroying images of old Libya.

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WATCH: Rebels Celebrate After Taking Control of Tripoli’s Green Square

Muammar Gaddafi was nowhere to be found as the opposition forces easily moved into Libya’s capital.

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Libyan Rebels Dedicate Town Square to Journalist Tim Hetherington

Those left in the town of Ajdabiya, Libya honored the slain British journalist by naming their biggest square after him. (via Al Jazeera)

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Libya’s Rebel Rousing and a Political Passing

Yep, another Monday, NewsFeeders. Let’s hope that March, as proverbially promised, goes out like a lamb. Here’s what you missed this weekend while you were dreaming of warmer weather.

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Weekend Wrap-Up: Cleanup Continues in Japan, Rebels Retreat in Libya

Welcome back, NewsFeeders! Just another Monday to check off the list. Hunker down and we’ll catch you up on the news that everyone will be talking about around the water cooler.

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Ole Miss’ New Mascot: The Rebel…Black Bear

Since it’s 2010, it was probably a good call to get rid of a mascot that recalls the Confederacy.

A technician checks bags containing blood samples in the laboratory of the Etablissement Francais du Sang (French Blood Institution) in Marseille

Al-Qaeda Stealing Blood From Hospitals in Iraq

Looking for blood to treat their injured fighters, Iraqi insurgents turn to hospitals and blood banks—and steal it at gunpoint.