Navy SEAL Team 6 frees Danish and American hostages in Somalia raid
SEAL Team 6 rescued Danish Paul Hagen Thisted and American Jessica Buchanan near Adado after a night raid. Nine captors were killed as the gun battle, described as possible but unconfirmed by Pentagon, ended with the hostages safely en route home. The operation echoed the bin Laden mission and drew praise from President Obama.
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Giffords bids farewell to Congress in emotional sendoff
In a rare moment of unity in Washington Rep Gabrielle Giffords resigned after a year of recovery. Bells rang with tributes as colleagues praised her bipartisanship and resilience. Her husband astronaut Mark Kelly and mother Gloria watched as leaders like Pelosi Cantor and Obama offered thanks.
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