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American-born Al Qaeda leader killed in Yemen

Anwar al-Awlaki, one of the most wanted terrorist figures who was responsible for the Times Square car bombing, was killed in Yemen today.

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Top of the Hour: ‘Underwear Bomber’ Trial to Begin, Morning Headlines

The trial of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the Nigerian man charged with trying to detonate a bomb sewn into his underwear on a Christmas 2009 flight to  Detroit, is set to begin today. Abdulmutallab has an attorney assisting him, but is acting as his own lawyer. He reportedly told federal agents he was directed by U.S.-born cleric […]

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Islamist Cleric Killed in Yemen

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President Barack Obama says the killing of American-born cleric Anwar Al-Awlaki is a “major blow” to al-Qaeda.

Top of the Hour: Details Emerge on al-Awlaki, Morning Headlines

Leading Al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki was  killed in Yemen, now confirmed by an Obama administration official. Yemeni forces said al-Awlaki was killed in the northern part of the country. The American-born Al Qaeda leader was a target of a U.S. operation for months. It is unclear if American forces were involved in the operation. Early […]

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Al-Awlaki’s death and the war on terror

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Breaking this morning is the news of the death of U.S.-born cleric Anwar al-Awlaki. According to Yemen’s Defense Ministry, a leading figure of Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula was killed early this morning in northern Yemen.

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Role of the CIA in Yemen

Conflict & Justice

We continue our coverage of the death of Anwar Al-Awlaki, the U.S.-born cleric killed early this morning in northern Yemen. It is still not clear whether the operation was carried out by Yemeni forces or American intelligence.

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