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The Death and Deadly Legacy of Osama bin Laden
Almost 10 years later, Osama bin Laden is dead, but the consequences of 9/11 live on. The US is still fighting two wars, and what about his effort to bankrupt the superpower?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenAlmost 10 years later, Osama bin Laden is dead, but the consequences of 9/11 live on. The US is still fighting two wars, and what about his effort to bankrupt the superpower? Also, President Obama visits Ground Zero to mark the death of bin Laden, and canines in combat.
Banner image: President Barack Obama (C) bows his head during a moment of silence with 9/11 first responders New York Police Department officer Stephanie Moses (L) and a firefighter during a wreath laying ceremony at Ground Zero after Osama bin Laden was killed on May 5, 2011 in New York City. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images
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3 storiesObama Visits Ground Zero to Mark the Death of bin Laden
President Obama today laid a wreath at Ground Zero and met with the families of 9/11 victims. After lunching with firefighters at Engine Company 54, which he called "symbolic" of the sacrifices made almost ten years ago, he spoke about the killing of Osama bin Laden.
Read the story8 minObama Gets a Big Win, but Is Osama a Winner Too?
President Obama laid a wreath at Ground Zero today, met with the families of victims and visited with police and firefighters. After Sunday's killing of the mastermind of 9/11, there's the sense of a turning point in the "war on terror," declared after the World Trade towers came down.
Read the story36 minThe Dogs of War
Foreign Policy magazine's Internet blog is running remarkable pictures of dogs training for combat -- bounding through ocean waves, charging at possible enemies and jumping from helicopters. One dog was part of the raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout in Pakistan.
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