Gaddafi forces push rebels back

Rebels in Libya are retreating from their former strongholds along the eastern coast as they come under fire from Colonel Muammar Gaddafi's forces. The US and France say they are sending envoys to rebel-held Benghazi to liaise with the interim administration there. Anchor Lisa Mullins gets the latest from reporter Ben Gilbert in Benghazi.

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