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Bin Laden's Lifestyle: New Details Surface

March 30, 2012

Bin Laden's Lifestyle: New Details Surface

Accusations, Anger in Pakistan After Abbottabad Raid
May 9, 2011
There are growing tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan after the killing of Osama bin Laden. Ray Suarez reports on the latest reactions to the raid.
Killing Bin Laden: A 'Routine Mission' for War-Tested SEALs
May 6, 2011
President Obama praised troops Friday at Fort Campbell, Ky., after a big victory in the long war against al-Qaida. Ray Suarez discusses the special military units that brought down Osama bin Laden with retired Navy Cmdr. Ryan Zinke, a former SEAL Team Six member, and retired Army Col. Kalev Sepp, a former Special Forces officer.
After Bin Laden Raid in Abbottabad, the Questions Keep Coming
May 6, 2011
In the age of instant news, when headlines last at most a few hours before being replaced by the next "big story," the death of Osama Bin Laden has unusual staying power. But the incident continues to generate more and more questions, but not many answers.
Statement Linked to al-Qaida Confirms Bin Laden Death
May 6, 2011
A statement posted on militant websites and attributed to al-Qaida appears to confirm the killing of Osama bin Laden and warned of retaliation, saying Americans' "happiness will turn to sadness.
Why Didn't Bin Laden Have More Protection at His Compound?
May 5, 2011
As questions swirl around whether Pakistan knew anything about Osama bin Laden's location or had anything to do with hiding him, its relations with the United States have become even shakier. Independent Television News' Bill Neely reports from Abbottabad, the town of bin Laden's hideout.
Quick Take: What's Next for Al-Qaida?
May 5, 2011
The death of al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden immediately raised questions about whether the terrorist network would suffer without its recognizable leader. And what about this year's revolutions in the Arab world, which have shown those seeking change a different avenue than violence?
Obama in NYC: 'When We Say "We Will Never Forget," We Mean What We Say'
May 5, 2011
Marking the death of Osama bin Laden at the site of the terrorist's biggest attack, President Obama said Thursday that the death "sent a message around the world but also sent a message here back home that "when we say 'We will never forget,' we mean what we say."
Clinton Describes Iconic Situation Room Photo, 38 'Intense' Minutes
May 5, 2011
Speaking in Rome on Thursday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave her perspective on what was happening in the White House Situation Room when the now-iconic photo was taken during the risky Sunday raid on Osama bin Laden's compound.
Mysterious Navy SEALs: 10 Must Reads
May 4, 2011
The names of the elite Navy SEALs who took down Osama bin Laden Sunday remain a secret, but the historic mission is drawing plenty of attention to the military's special operations units. We asked NewsHour editors and reporters for recommendations on some good resources about the SEALs, their intense training and this operation.
Obama's Bin Laden Photo Decision: Move on or More Proof?
May 4, 2011
Citing national security risks, President Obama said Wednesday that photos of Osama bin Laden's body will not be released. Ray Suarez discusses the president's decision and its effects with former White House counterterrorism adviser Richard Clarke and former Deputy National Security Adviser Juan Zarate.
Gwen Ifill: Getting the Bin Laden Story
May 4, 2011
My flight from Seattle had just touched down at Reagan Washington National airport late Sunday night when I clicked on my BlackBerry. It immediately began buzzing with an alarming stream of emails and tweets. An hour later, the president would announce that Osama bin Laden, the terror scourge, had been killed by U.S. forces.
How News of Bin Laden's Death Has Reverberated Around the U.S.
May 4, 2011
As the world digests the news that Osama bin Laden is dead, we collected reporting from public media outlets for a glimpse at the conversations taking place around the nation about bin Laden and the post-9/11 era.
Obama Decides Against Release of Bin Laden Body Photos
May 4, 2011
President Obama told CBS News that he has decided against releasing photos of Osama bin Laden's body: In an interview with Steve Kroft for this Sunday's 60 Minutes, President Obama says he won't release post-mortem images of Osama Bin Laden taken to prove his death.
Abbottabad: How Did Bin Laden Hide in This 'Sleepy' Town?
May 4, 2011
Bullet holes riddle the walls of the compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, where terrorist leader Osama bin Laden was hiding -- one of the few remaining signs of the siege that killed the most wanted man in the world.
Gauging Americans' Range of Reactions to Bin Laden's Death
May 3, 2011
American reactions to the news of Osama bin Laden's death ranged from exuberance to quiet relief. Judy Woodruff discusses U.S. reactions with the Rev. Janet Vincent, who ministered to 9/11 rescuers and families; former Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and Lauren French, editor-in-chief of George Washington University's student paper.
Chambliss: Pakistan Must 'Get Serious,' Deliver Mullah Omar, Zawahiri
May 3, 2011
The Senate voted unanimously Tuesday to congratulate U.S. troops and the intelligence community for the assault that killed Osama bin Laden, but the incident also put the future of U.S.-Pakistani relations in question. Gwen Ifill discusses the countries' strained ties with Sens. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., and Mark Udall, D-Colo.
In Pakistan, a Mix of Anger, Embarrassment Over Bin Laden Raid
May 3, 2011
The shooting of Osama bin Laden by U.S. forces on Pakistani soil has further strained the already tense relationship between the U.S. and Pakistan. Margaret Warner reports on Pakistan's response and talks to special correspondent Saima Mohsin about reactions to the raid in Abbottabad, where bin Laden had been hiding.
CIA Chief Panetta: Obama Made 'Gutsy' Decision on Bin Laden Raid
May 3, 2011
In a newsmaker interview with Jim Lehrer on Tuesday, CIA Director Leon Panetta described the tension of waiting for the final outcome of the U.S. Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, plus the preparations for the assault and what uncertainties President Obama faced in deciding to OK the attack.
White House Weighs Release of 'Gruesome' Bin Laden Photo
May 3, 2011
The Obama administration on Tuesday filled in new details about the raid that killed Osama bin Laden, but White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said no decision has been made on whether posthumous photos of bin Laden will be released. Jeffrey Brown reports.
Frontline Goes Inside al-Qaida
May 3, 2011
On Tuesday night, PBS' FRONTLINE will air the first of two stories that delve into al-Qaida in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
In a Military Town, a Muted Celebration About Bin Laden
May 3, 2011
The celebrations that broke out after news that U.S. forces had killed Osama bin Laden, were not limited to the New York and Washington. People across the country took to the streets and bars to cheer, chant and be together. But more than some other places, Hopkinsville, Ky., could argue it had a right to rejoice.
Bin Laden's Not-So-Customary Burial
May 3, 2011
Osama bin Laden's body now lies somewhere in the North Arabian Sea, a watery grave that some experts argue does not adhere to Islamic custom, as the White House has asserted.
'Bin Laden Bounce': Obama's Approval Rating Jumps, Except for Economy
May 3, 2011
There are, of course, huge military, intelligence and national security implications caused by the death of Osama bin Laden, but political reverberations are also at play.
Panetta: Obama Couldn't See Bin Laden's Death, but Received 'Geronimo' Signal
May 3, 2011
In a newsmaker interview with Jim Lehrer on Tuesday, CIA Director Leon Panetta describes the final tense seconds of the commando raid on the compound housing Osama bin Laden in Pakistan -- and the culmination of a nearly 10-year manhunt.
A Reading List for the Post-9/11 Era
May 3, 2011
A roundup of NewsHour conversations with writers over the last decade about books that address, directly and indirectly, how 9/11, Osama bin Laden and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have influenced how we live today.

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U.S.-Pakistani Officials Work to Hit 'Reset' Button

May 20, 2011

U.S.-Pakistani relations threatened to take a nosedive after the finding and killing of al-Qaida chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan, and officials in both countries have been working to sort out the future of the allies' relationship.

House Intel Chair: No Evidence Pakistan Hid bin Laden

May 11, 2011

House Intel Chair: No Evidence Pakistan Hid bin Laden

Questions Remain After Pakistan's Independent Probe into Bin Laden Case

May 16, 2011

Questions Remain After Pakistan's Independent Probe into Bin Laden Case

U.S. and Pakistan: Will a Strategic Partnership Falter After Bin Laden Raid?

May 9, 2011

After bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces during a raid in Abbottabad, tensions are on the rise between the U.S. and Pakistan. Ray Suarez discusses the future of U.S.-Pakistan relations with former U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Wendy Chamberlin and Lawrence Wright, author of a book that focuses on the origins of al-Qaida.