Monday, May 2, 2011

What's in The News Today

Osama Bin Laden is dead he was shot in the head by U.S. Military. Osama was found in his compound in Pakistan. He lived in a residential area with barriers of 15 ft. walls that surrounded his compound. He didn't have Internet, phone or television and he had his trusty carrier that brought goods back and forth to the compound. President Obama has been planning the attack since January when they first found out where Osama was hiding out. Navy Seals attacked the compound after being lowered down from helicopters. This took place in the evening in Pakistan and when the Navy Seals reached land they opened fire on the compound. They asked "Osama to give up," but he refused and then the Navy Seals shot him twice in the head.  Three of Osama's sons were killed and a woman who was used as a human shield. After, the attack the Navy Seals took Osama's body and buried it at sea a tradition in the Middle Eastern customs. They first took Osama's brain and tested it with his sister's who died in Massachusetts and her DNA was saved for this purpose. The DNA matched it was confirmed that they kill Osama bin Laden.

abc Good MOrning Morning America. (May 2, 2011). Bin Laden Compound Raid: First Look Inside. An Exclusive look inside the mansion where Osama bin Laden was killed. Retrieved May 2, 2011, from  Good Morning America on ABC News - ABC News


Celebrations started last night in the East Coast at 10:30 PM, after the announcement from President Obama that Bin Laden is dead. Cities from Hollywood, Boston, Washington D.C. and of course Ground Zero in New York  cheered waving the American flag. Rejoiced for the death of bin Laden.

abc/News/U.S. (May 2, 2011).  Ground Zero. Once Solemn Site Erupts in Celebration. Retrieved May 2, 2011, from Ground Zero: Once Solemn Site Erupts in Celebration Following Osama Bin Laden's Death - ABC News

From Chat Me More: All Americans must beware of their surroundings especially when visiting other countries. The U.S. is at heighten alert for retaliation.  Be safe......

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