Mandatory evacuation orders for parts of North Carolina’s Outer Banks will take effect Thursday morning as state emergency officials prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Irene, now battering the Bahamas with sustained winds of 115 mph.

The biggest question for the Libya opposition: Where’s Gadhafi? He remains elusive despite a $1.4 million bounty posted for his capture or death. HOW LONG CAN HE HOLD OUT? | Q&A | E-MAILS WITH GADHAFI’S SON |

After months of psychological torment by guards loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, when a commotion arose outside the door of his solitary confinement cell in Tripoli’s most notorious prison, Matthew VanDyke was sure he was going to be executed.

Bridgetown. Chairman of LIAT  Jean Holder  has warned that the opportunity cost of not having the airline are substantial. Speaking to the press yesterday after a meeting of LIAT shareholders…