SEAL Team Six Raid Outcome Osama bin Laden Battle
Uncertain risks and decisive execution marked the SEAL Team Six operation in Pakistan as they raided a compound and faced possible identification challenges before Obama announced Osama bin Laden was killed. The plan hinged on strong intelligence amid high stakes for the administration and national prestige.
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Obama declines release of bin Laden death photos
President Barack Obama said he will not release graphic death photos of Osama bin Laden, citing risk of inciting violence and threats to national security for the United States.
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Big Muddy crests as flood battle continues in Jackson County
The Big Muddy River in Grand Tower crested at 40.2 feet on Wednesday and is forecast to hold then drop to 39.5 feet by Saturday. Grand Tower Mayor Mike Ellet said the city is dry but contends with seep water from leaking locks. Nine pumps run around the clock to move water from inside the levee back into the river.
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Flooding updates and rescue efforts across the region
Online today video shows aerial flood footage from around the region and photos at The Southern site. Inside, residents shelter at Ull as Cairo remains unsafe. Hikers rescued at Little Grand Canyon. Page 8C.
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End in sight in Franklin County flood hopes rise
Franklin County residents see light at the end of the flood tunnel as the Big Muddy River crest is reached. Emergency Manager Ryan Buckingham says no major rain is forecast for a week, about 20 homes flooded and dozens of roads closed. Access to Freeman Spur was down to one lane due to Green River and Big Muddy flooding.
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Tax rise trims Illinois budget gap but unpaid bills loom
Illinois officials report April tax receipts up over 33 percent due to a January income tax hike, adding about 750 million dollars versus last year. Despite higher revenue, lawmakers warn it still falls short of paying back billions in unpaid bills and chart plans to trim Gov. Quinns 35.4 billion proposal with 1.2 billion in offsets.
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