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Obama Gaddafi and America's use of force.

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Government forces and

Libyan rebels traded rocket fire today as MoMA Gaddafi continued to defy international

demands for a ceasefire. Hillary Clinton's in London with more than 40 nations and international groups

making plans for non-military efforts at rebel support and regime change. Last night, President

Obama laid out what's being called a new doctrine,

the selective use of American power as part of international coalitions.

Is it really a doctrine?

Does it give Gaddafi a chance to stay?

Is it abandonment of strong leadership or a prudent adjustment to an increasingly complex world?

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First, here's the news.

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Hello again, Warren Alney, back with To the Point. Last night, President Obama laid out his rationale for military action in Libya.

Today, the U.S. and coalition partners met to strategize before NATO takes over tomorrow. We'll hear details and different reactions.

On reporter's notebook, will the U.S. Supreme Court approve the biggest class action suit in U.S. legal history? First, this news update, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was in London today to get what she called a clearer picture of Libyan rebels and meet with international partners on what to do next. Here's her process.

We talked about our efforts to protect civilians and to meet humanitarian needs and about the ongoing coalition military action and support of Resolution 1973.

We also discussed the need for a political solution and transition in Libya.

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