White House and U.S. intelligence officials were monitoring rumors that Gadhafi had left with his two sons, Hannibal and Mutassim, ending his 41-year rule, NBC News reported.
Late last week, intelligence officials told NBC News that Gadhafi might seek exile in Tunisia.
White House officials said President Barack Obama "had been briefed on Libya and is getting regular updates as needed."
In Libya, sustained gunfire and thuds were heard in the distance and residents of Tajoura, on Tripoli's eastern outskirts, reported clashes were under way.
An eyewitness told Al Aribaya news agency that the suburb was in rebel hands and people were out dancing in the streets. READ FULL STORY
