Hope in Tripoli Despite Continued Fighting

The Takeaway

Rebels in Libya saw a major turning of the tide last night in Libya, but pockets of pro-Gadhafi loyalists keep the capitol fully out of their grasp for the time being. Despite this, relief and excitement in Tripoli abound as fighting  for control  continues.  Matthew Price, correspondent for the BBC, provides the latest updates from Tripoli.  

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