In Libya: Loyalist forces open fire on protesters.

In Pierce County: Sheriff's deputy dies after shoulder surgery, which he needed after injuring his shoulder while struggling to pull a suspect out of a vehicle.

Layoff Notices: Going out to at least 1,500 Wisconsin state workers if the state legislature fails to pass Gov. Scott Walker's controversial "budget-repair bill."

Cherries Galore: Virginity on the rise among teens and young adults.

Zombie Trend Hits Brazilian Rain Forest: Thanks to a newly discovered species of "zombifying" fungi.

Sporty Pot Busts: WSU basketballer Klay Thompson cited for alleged marijuana possession, UW footballer Johri Fogerson arrested for investigation of marijuana possession AND resisting arrest after he ran away during a traffic stop.

Bugs in the Machine: 52,000 Mazda sedans recalled due to discovery of spiders' nests in the fuel systems.

Living the Dream, Paying the Price: Florida man faces battery charge for allegedly shoving ex-girlfriend’s mother inside a fold-out couch.

Exes: We've all got 'em. Here's a song about them by Buck 65, the Canadian rapper/ turntablist born on this day in 1972.