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A strategic border crossing from western Libya into Tunisia came under fire twice over the weekend, falling briefly back into the hands of troops loyal to Moammar Gadhafi. The crossing is a lifeline for Libyan rebels and citizens.

The mother-daughter relationship — fraught and frustrating though it may be — ultimately boils down to love. As Mother's Day approaches, author Rae Meadows suggests three books that explore the unbreakable bond between women — and the women they raise.

Emily Midling wanted her beat-up Ford Explorer to stand out in Kalamazoo, Mich. That's why she had official-looking emblems put on each side of the SUV. They read "Kalamazoo County Department of Zombie Removal." And of course, according to the Kalamazoo Gazette, the cops pulled her over to get a closer look.

As details of the death of Osama bin Laden emerge, one thing has become clear: the U.S. owes a great deal of gratitude to Navy SEAL Team 6, whose 40 minute mission ended with the death of the Sept. 11 mastermind. But who are the Navy SEALS? Photographer Stephanie Fried-Perenchio of Foreign Policy investigates.

A champion Cuban cigar roller has set his fifth world record. Jose Castelar Cairo rolled a stogy nearly as long as a football field. The cigar was put on display for tourists.

In the first few hours after the world learned that Osama bin Laden was dead, most news reports said he had been involved in the firefight and at least implied that he was armed when he died. Read what officials said.

Two UCLA geographers tried to predict Osama bin Laden's location in 200 using theories and public knowledge of bin Laden's last known whereabouts.

With Osama bin Laden dead, Fred Barnes of The Weekly Standard, argues that President Barack Obama's foreign policy decisions will be under less scrutiny. He will be able to pull troops out of Afghanistan, and cut military spending.

And in Virginia Beach, Va., they want to come up with a way to honor the commandos who killed Osama bin Laden. But how do you publicly celebrate the accomplishments of a supersecret team?

They dress up like early 20th century gangsters and shoot Tommy guns on an obstacle course: Meet members of the American Zoot Shooters Association. Zoot shooting is a new sport that combines costumes and competitive marksmanship, and it's attracted a small group of loyal followers.