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How an MV-22 Osprey rescued a downed US pilot in Libya

Two MV-22s launched from the USS Kearsarge at 1:33 a.m. local time Tuesday morning. By 3 a.m., one of the Osprey had brought the downed pilot to the ship’s deck.
American F-15 crashes in Libya, a reminder of mission's potential costs

Two Britain-based F-15 pilots are safe after an 'equipment malfunction' causes their fighter jet to crash in northeast Libya while conducting a night-time strike on Qaddafi-regime air defenses.
In Pictures: Libya no-fly zone
With no-fly zone in Libya now, US-led coalition freer to attack

Missile attacks on Libyan air defenses have freed US jets to attack ground targets. But questions remain, including the use of human shields and the chance that Qaddafi might remain in power.
US leads 'Odyssey Dawn' initial attack on Libya

The first major attack of "Odyssey Dawn" came as 112 Tomahawk cruise missiles struck surface-to-air missiles, early warning sites, and key communication modes. It's the first step in enforcing a no-fly zone.
In Pictures: Foreign forces to Libya
In Pictures: US military muscle
Food aid arrives in Haiti but delivery is still difficult

Hammered by a series of storms, thousands of Haitians wait in shelters for help.