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• U.S. military raid in Somalia frees American, Dane

  January 25, 2012 in Nation/World MOGADISHU, Somalia — The same U.S. Navy SEAL unit that killed Osama bin Laden parachuted into Somalia under cover of darkness early Wednesday and crept up to an outdoor camp … 63

• Obama on foreign policy: ‘Ask bin Laden’

  December 8, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama today forcefully rejected Republican accusations that his foreign policy is timid and amounts to a policy of “appeasement.” “Ask Osama bin Laden and the 22 out of … 32

• Sales for bin Laden memorabilia drops off quickly

  May 12, 2011 in Business on Page A8 NEW YORK – The day after Osama bin Laden was killed, street vendors and online merchants rushed to place special orders for T-shirts celebrating the demise of the world’s most-wanted …

• ‘Greater good,’ greatest evil

  May 10, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 Images of Osama bin Laden’s mangled face will not be beamed around the world. But it’s worth considering, as we think about the death of bin Laden, how his face … 22

• In WSU address, Gates lauds service

  May 8, 2011 in City on Page A1 PULLMAN – U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates implored Washington State University graduates on Saturday to ignore the rancor often aimed at government workers and consider a career in public service. …

• Gates calls on WSU grads to consider public service

  May 7, 2011 in News U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates implored Washington State University graduates today to ignore the rancor often aimed at government workers and consider a career in public service. Gates said he’s …

• Videos show bin Laden watching himself on TV

  May 7, 2011 in Nation/World, News WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly released videos show Osama bin Laden watching himself on television and rehearsing for terrorist videos, revealing that even from the walled confines of his Pakistani hideout, … 57

• Al-Qaida confirms bin Laden’s death, vows retaliation

  May 6, 2011 in Nation/World One of three wives living with Osama bin Laden told Pakistani interrogators she had been staying in the al-Qaida chief’s hideout for six years, and could be a key source … 47

• State Senate praises bin Laden mission

  May 5, 2011 in City on Page A4 OLYMPIA – With American flags adorning every desk, senators praised the armed forces and the troops’ commander in chief for Monday’s mission that killed Osama bin Laden. Senate Resolution 8661 … 2

• Obama says he won’t release bin Laden death photo

  May 4, 2011 in Nation/World President Barack Obama said today he’s decided not to release death photos of terrorist Osama bin Laden because their graphic nature could incite violence and create national security risks for … 78

• U.S. holds photos of slain bin Laden, weighs release

  May 3, 2011 in Nation/World Bit by bit, new details about the audacious raid that killed the world’s most wanted terrorist trickled out today: Unexpectedly high temperatures caused a lumbering helicopter carrying elite commandos to … 27

• Thanks to all who helped stop monster bin Laden

  May 3, 2011 in City on Page A6 There are those who say it’s always wrong to revel in another’s misfortune. There are those who say the old “eye-for-an-eye” philosophy has no place in a civilized society. 3

• Fairchild moves to security level Bravo

  May 3, 2011 in City on Page A5 Fairchild Air Force Base has raised its security level a notch as part of a worldwide alert for U.S. military and diplomatic bases. Base representatives said there is no specific …

• Editorial: Time to rejoice in watershed moment

  May 3, 2011 in Opinion on Page A11 Shortly after the twin towers of the World Trade Center came down, the air refueling tankers stationed at Fairchild Air Base went up. The KC-135 tankers formed a vital “air … 5

• Clark: Thanks to all who helped stop monster bin Laden

  May 2, 2011 in City, Nation/World There are those who say it’s always wrong to revel in another’s misfortune. There are those who say the old “eye-for-an-eye” philosophy has no place in a civilized society. There … 16

• Obama keeps poker face after bin Laden order

  May 2, 2011 in Nation/World In a remarkable 36 hours of his presidency, Barack Obama carried a momentous secret and gave no hint of it as he consoled tornado victims, delivered a college commencement address … 1

• Tension as White House Situation Room watched raid

  May 2, 2011 in Nation/World From halfway around the world, President Barack Obama and his national security team monitored the strike on Osama bin Laden’s compound in real time, watching and listening to the firefight … 6

• Obama says bin Laden’s death leaves world a safer place

    May 2, 2011 in Nation/World Joyous at the release of a decade’s frustration, Americans streamed to the site of the World Trade Center, the gates of the White House and smaller but no less jubilant … 28

• DNA testing confirms bin Laden death

  May 2, 2011 in Nation/World The Obama administration used DNA testing and other means to confirm that elite American forces in Pakistan had in fact killed Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, … 42

• Islamic scholars question bin Laden’s sea burial

  May 2, 2011 in Nation/World Muslim clerics said today that Osama bin Laden’s burial at sea was a violation of Islamic tradition that may further provoke militant calls for revenge attacks against American targets. 22

• Crowds gather around nation after bin Laden announcement

  May 2, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A5 NEW YORK – Americans gathered in jubilant crowds to cheer, sing and applaud early today after the president announced that Osama bin Laden was killed, including hundreds gathered at ground …

• Born wealthy, bin Laden died as the face of terrorism

    May 2, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 The tall, lean, rich man’s son could have spent his life lounging about Saudi Arabia in luxury. Instead, Osama bin Laden chose to kill. As a young man, he shot … 36

• U.S. kills Bin Laden

    May 2, 2011 in Nation/World on Page A1 WASHINGTON – Osama bin Laden, the glowering mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that killed thousands of Americans, was slain in a firefight Sunday with U.S. forces in … 6

• Bin Laden uses Pakistani floods to drum up support

  October 1, 2010 in Nation/World Al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden sought to drum up support by taking advantage of Pakistan’s flood tragedy with a new audiotape released Friday criticizing Muslim governments for their slow response … 1

• Bin Laden urges Somali rebellion

  March 20, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 Osama bin Laden urged Somalis on Thursday to overthrow their new president, issuing a statement that clearly outlines al-Qaida’s ambitions in a nation long feared to be a haven for …

• Bin Laden calls for jihad against Israel

  January 15, 2009 in Nation/World on Page A3 CAIRO, Egypt – Osama bin Laden urged Muslims to launch a jihad against Israel, seeking to harness anger over the Gaza offensive with a new message posted on the Internet …