Originally Posted by JP-pornshooter

The rumor that Gadhafi might have been shot pushed crude lower and helped stocks move up. There was no confirmation of the rumor. In fact, it wasn't clear where it originated. Asked if Washington had reason to believe that Gadhafi, who is seeking to crush protests against his 41-year rule in the oil-exporting North African nation, was dead, a U.S. government official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told Reuters: "No."


good riddance.