August 30, 2013
Bin Laden
Why Nostalgia Is Good For You
The most fascinating news from around the web on July 9, 2013
Buy a Brick from Osama bin Laden’s House for a Nickel
Meet the Abbottabad entrepreneur who’s selling off the rubble from the Al Qaeda leader’s demolished compound.
President Obama Talks Gaddafi and GOP on ‘Tonight Show’
A late-night talk show might not seem the best forum for a President to discuss a Libyan leader’s demise. But in this day and age, you get your message out however you can.
Al-Qaeda Plans Cartoon to Inspire Future Terrorists
As a masked mujahideen finishes off the victim fallen flat on the back with a rifle, his eye glares a sinister white. It’s not out of a bad horror movie, but from an upcoming jihadist propaganda—for kids.
Salvage Diver Plans Mission to Recover bin Laden’s Body
“I’ve found every wreck I’ve looked for,” he tells NewsFeed. But what makes Bill Warren so sure he’ll succeed this time? (via Battleland)
Catholic Church in Florida Planning to Pray For Osama bin Laden
An unlikely prayer request from a parishioner has created conflict within a Catholic church in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Caught on Tape: Navy SEAL Helmet Cameras Recorded bin Laden Raid
Who needs photos when there’s video evidence?
Quote: Bush Was Eating Souffle When Obama Called About bin Laden
“I was eating soufflé at Rise Restaurant with Laura and two buddies. I excused myself and went home to take the call.”
–GEORGE BUSH, former U.S. president, candidly explaining what he was doing when President Obama called him …
Quote: Robert Gates on Osama bin Laden’s Death Photo
“I have gotten from friends all over the country copies of the picture that was this iconic picture taken in the Situation Room while we were watching the operation. And they have been photoshopped in every way you can
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Inside Seal Team Six: 9 Reasons Why Navy Seals Are Cooler Than You
Seal Team Six is so secretive, the U.S. Navy won’t even confirm its existence. But it’s no secret that the elite squadron was behind last week’s takedown of the world’s most wanted terrorist, Osama bin Laden.
Children React to Osama bin Laden’s Death
Kids say the darndest things.