1. The man who was heading the Afghan government's effort to engage Taliban insurgents in peace talks has been assassinated. President Barack Obama says the killing of former Afghan President Burhanuddin Rabbani will not deter the US and Afghanistan from helping that country's people live freely.

 

 

 

2. The chairman of Libya's transitional government is telling world leaders that his nation has returned to the international community committed to peace, human rights, free elections and reconciliation. An array of world leaders including the US and French presidents welcomed the pledge.

 

 

 

3. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says repealing the ban on openly gay service makes this a historic day for the military and the nation. The Joint Chiefs chairman says allowing gays to serve openly makes the military stronger with greater character and honor.

 

 

 

4. And a Romanian coffin maker says he's just a thing for trying economic times. He is making it cheaper for people to bury their loved ones. Building coffins there cost as little as 112 dollars.