Tripoli flinches as Gadhafi detains critics

Some 20,000 people are reportedly being held.

LA Times wins Pulitzer for series on politicians’ big salaries

But for the first time in history, the Pulitzer Board gives no award in the breaking news category.

Robots: Radiation too high for repairs

Despite the setback, Japanese officials remain hopeful they can stabilize Dai-ichi by year's end.

U.N. allowed access to Libyan city under siege

The Libyan government says a humanitarian official can visit Misrata, but keeps attacking rebel-held areas.

Air traffic controllers get extra hour off

But officials reject on-the-job napping, which sleep experts say would make the biggest difference.

Gadhafi troops continue siege of Misrata

Activists say shelling and sniper fire killed 17 people Sunday, including a girl shot in the head.

Utility: Reactors to be stabilized in nine months

The Japanese government says the time frame is realistic, but the stricken plant remains vulnerable.

Questions, fears plague deep-water drilling

Critics say lessons from the gulf are being ignored

Geithner says GOP leaders have agreed to raise debt limit

Rise in radioactivity may signal new leak

The findings in seawater near a crippled nuclear plant come after another earthquake jolts Japan.