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SEAL TEAM 6 Sniper, Howard Wasdin on the Osama operation

Marcie Pink — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:18:12 +0000

Big D & Bubba posted an interview with Howard Wasdin, a member of Seal Team 6 Sniper — who was on the Osama Operation (the infamous Black Hawk Down mission) . He speaks frankly about the events that possibly occurred on the mission. He has a book coming out soon, SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of [...]

Marijuana Found Growing Outside Osama bin Laden's Compound

Marcie Pink — Wed, 04 May 2011 19:33:01 +0000

For those wondering what recently killed terrorist leader Osama bin Laden did to pass the time at his secret compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, we may have an answer.

According to the NY Daily News (via CNN), small crops of marijuana were found in the deserted lots on the compound's perimeter.

Bin Laden Paid Neighborhood Kids for Soccer Balls Lost Into His Compound [VIDEO]

Amy Austin — Wed, 04 May 2011 14:11:19 +0000

Twitter has seen some zany faux-accounts lately, including a NY Bronx Zoo snake escapee, Adolf Hitler and some random guy's liver.

So when Osama Bin Laden rose from the dead and began tweeting via numerous accounts on Sunday night, it was only a little strange.

Mostly, though, it was funny.

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

Amy Austin — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:21:46 +0000

A late-night announcement made from the White House's East Room on Sunday set the world aflutter, and news of the death of Osama bin Laden quickly spread across the globe.

President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that bin Laden had been killed and his body taken into U.S. custody in Pakistan.

Word of the death of Al Qaeda's leader quickly spread, and politicians, celebrities and athletes began releasing statements while crowds gathered across the country in celebration of bin Laden's death.

FBI Updates Most Wanted Lists to Reflect Osama bin Laden's Death

Marcie Pink — Mon, 02 May 2011 20:30:51 +0000

Now that Osama (Usama) bin Laden has been killed, the FBI has updated its Most Wanted Terrorists list, officially marking him as "DECEASED."

Nine other terrorists remain on the list, including bin Laden's deputy, Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

The FBI also updated its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list to reflect yesterday's news.

Check out a direct look at the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list after the jump.

Sports Fans Cheer bin Laden's Death With "U-S-A!" Chant [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:32:40 +0000

Most people watching 'ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball' game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets knew that the reason the crowd suddenly erupted into cheers was because they had just found out Osama Bin Laden had been shot dead by American special forces.

The players on the field, however, had no idea. "I really didn't understand what was going on there for a minute," said Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee, whose team wound up losing 2 to 1 in 14 innings.

Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Mon, 02 May 2011 19:10:09 +0000

Last night the world took a collect sigh of relief when the news of Osama Bin Laden's demise was announced. Today we can't help but wonder what will come of this event. Will our troops come home ? Will there be retaliation? We all can't help but go back to that day in September and relive where we were and what we were doing. Where were you when the world stopped turning? Allan Jackoson's video after the jump.

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

Amy Austin — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:54:06 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

Al-Qaeda leader Bin Laden 'dead'

Marcie Pink — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:11:40 +0000

Big News from Washington tonight concerning Osama Bin Laden. Osama Bin Laden has been killed. Osama Bin Laden, the man presumed responsible for 9/11 on the World's Trade Center in New York City. The U.S. reports they have his body. Click here to see the statement from President Obama. Bin Laden was at the top of the US Most Wanted List. We will keep you updated as we get more information -- more after the jump.