Top of the Hour: Covert Ops in Libya, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

Libya’s foreign minister, Moussa Koussa has defected to the United Kingdom, where he is safe and being questioned, according to reports. Meanwhile, it has been reported that President Obama has authorized the CIA to go into Libya to contact, support and potentially arm the rebels.

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