Chaos in Libya forces Americans to flee, lifts gas prices

Wednesday, February 23, 2011 | 12:52 p.m. CST; updated 9:43 p.m. CST, Wednesday, February 23, 2011

ANKARA, Turkey — Hundreds of Americans climbed aboard a ferry Wednesday to escape the turmoil in Libya, part of a vast exodus of foreigners fleeing by ship, plane or van. Tripoli's airport was overwhelmed with stranded people seeking a way out.

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