NATO takes lead in Libya

NATO is assuming command of Western military intervention in Libya Thursday and the U.S will keep flying combat missions.

The U.S. role will is to support ally partners with refueling, surveillance, and other noncombat flights, NPR reported.

A humanitarian crisis is taking place in rebel-held cities despite a campaign of airstrikes and missile attacks, the Washington Post reported.

Vice Adm. William E. Gortney said the coalition is using every way to send messages to Gaddafi's forces telling them to stop fighting or risk attack, the Washington Post reported.