AP 2011-03-08

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1. Both sides in the battle for Libya are reporting advances today. Rebels have captured a key oil port, while forces loyal to long-time leader Muammar Gaddafi are pushing into a city near Tripoli that's in opposition¹ hands, all of which suggesting a lengthy² civil war they had for the nation.

2. New Haven³ police say DNA⁴ confirmed that a man arrested Friday in Connecticut is the East Coast Rapist. He’s suspected of terrorizing women with sexual assaults from Virginia to Rhode Island over 12 years.

3. It's the second day of a trial for an American government contractor⁵ who has been detained in Cuba for more than a year. Alan Gross is accused of illegally bringing communications equipment. Cuba says he was trying to help overthrow⁶ the government there.

4. Over a million revelers turned out for the “Black Ball” street carnival⁷ parade in Brazil. The “Black Ball” is one of the most traditional and eagerly-awaited street parties of the Rio Carnival.