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In Pakistan, Doubts Persist Bin Laden Is Dead

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In Pakistan, Doubts Persist Bin Laden Is Dead

A recent poll found 49 percent of Pakistanis do not believe the al-Qaida chief was killed in the way the U.S. says. The country embraces conspiracy theories – though in all fairness, that could make sense in a place where so many killings go unresolved, and many conspiracy theories turn out to be true.

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Friday

Analysis

More GOP Candidates Announce Run For Presidency

The once-dormant race for the Republican presidential nomination is beginning to heat up. Earlier this week, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich officially declared his candidacy, and Rep. Ron Paul of Texas announced his candidacy Friday morning.

More GOP Candidates Announce Run For Presidency

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Thursday

Sports

NBA Playoffs Will Go On Without Boston's Celtics

First the Lakers, now the Boston Celtics — the traditional powers are dropping like flies in this year's NBA playoffs. The Celtics fell to the Miami Heat Wednesday night, losing by 10. The Heat won the series 4-1.

NBA Playoffs Will Go On Without Boston's Celtics

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Wednesday

Monday

Middle East

Sectarian Clashes Hurt Egypt's Transition

Over the weekend in Cairo, sectarian violence erupted between Coptic Christians and Muslims. At least 12 people were killed and hundreds more were injured. Egypt's transitional military government has promised a harsh crackdown to prevent further religiously-motivated violence.

Sectarian Clashes Hurt Egypt's Transition

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Analysis

Obama's Ratings Improve On Bin Laden Mission

President Obama is still riding high after last week's military operation that killed Osama bin Laden. The question now: Can the president convert that success into increased clout as he addresses the economy and immigration — while his team works with Congress on the budget?

Obama's Ratings Improve On Bin Laden Mission

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Friday

Economy

Jobless Rate Ticks Up To 9 Percent

Employers added more than 200,000 jobs in April for the third straight month, the biggest hiring spree in five years. The increase of 244,000 was larger than analysts had expected.

Jobless Rate Ticks Up To 9 Percent

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Wednesday

Africa

Aid Ships Stop Risky Journey To Libya's Rebel Capital

Forces loyal to Moammar Gadhafi planted mines in the harbor several days ago. A NATO ship is trying to find and destroy the mines, but it is a dangerous operation.

Aid Ships Stop Risky Journey To Libya's Rebel Capital

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Middle East

Syria Hopes Arrests Will Still Stop Protesters

The Syrian government has been trying to keep protesters off the streets by making arrests — hundreds of them. But people are demonstrating anyway. The latest group of protesters waved bread to show solidarity with the besieged city Daraa, where residents have been cut off from food and water and other basic needs.

Syria Hopes Arrests Will Still Stop Protesters

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Monday

Business

Stocks Move Higher On Bin Laden's Death

News of the death of Osama Bin-Laden is having an effect on financial markets. Stocks are up Monday morning in New York and the price of commodities like oil are down slightly.

Stocks Move Higher On Bin Laden's Death

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National Security

Osama Bin Laden's Trail Really Hadn't Gone Cold

Elite U.S. military forces launched a targeted operation against a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. In that raid, Osama bin Laden was killed. The compound had been under surveillance for some time.

Osama Bin Laden's Trail Really Hadn't Gone Cold

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Osama Bin Laden Killed

Bin Laden's Death Is A Triumph For President Obama

The White House started calling members of Congress late Sunday night to let them know Osama bin Laden had been killed in a raid in Pakistan.

Bin Laden's Death Is A Triumph For President Obama

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Osama Bin Laden Killed

Sept. 11 Mastermind Bin Laden Killed In Pakistan

Many people believed Osama bin Laden was holed up in Afghanistan. Instead, President Obama announced he was killed by U.S. forces in a raid on a two-story house In Abbottabad, Pakistan.

Sept. 11 Mastermind Bin Laden Killed In Pakistan

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Osama Bin Laden Killed

U.S. Forces Kill Osama Bin Laden In Pakistan

The world's most wanted man is dead. Osama bin Laden was killed early Monday when four helicopters carrying U.S. forces stormed a house in Pakistan. The raid was conducted in the town of Abbottabad.

U.S. Forces Kill Osama Bin Laden In Pakistan

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