The Day They Got Bin Laden: Photos
The White House has released a remarkable series of photos from Sunday, as President Barack Obama and his national security team followed the attack on Osama bin Laden’s compound.
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400 Years of the King James Bible
Today is considered the 400th anniversary of the publication of the Authorized King James version of the Bible.
What Do The Rock and J. Edgar Hoover Have in Common?
Died on this day in 1972: J. Edgar HooverBorn on this day in 1972: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
On opposite coasts, at least: Hoover died of a heart attack in Washington, DC, while The Rock was born in Hayward, California.
The Secret Team That Killed Osama Bin Laden
An analysis of SEAL Team Six and its brethren.From Ghazi Air Base in Pakistan, the modified MH-60 helicopters made their way to the garrison suburb of Abbottabad, about 30 miles from the center of Islamabad. Aboard were Navy SEALs, flown across the border from Afghanistan, along with tactical signals, intelligence collectors, and navigators using highly classified hyperspectral imagers.
Norman Mailer’s Super-Cool Nautical Home in Brooklyn Heights
It’s for sale.
Osama bin Laden is Dead
Osama bin Laden is dead.
John Paul II Beatified: What Does It Mean?
The BBC explains it all.
The Two Best Donald Trump Jokes from the 2011 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Both from Seth Meyers:
“Donald Trump owns the Miss USA pageant, which is great for Republicans because it will streamline their search for vice president.””Donald Trump often appears on Fox, which is ironic, because a fox often appears on Donald Trump’s head.”
Just a Nice Photo: Peter O’Toole
Actor Peter O’Toole was honored with a handprint and footprint ceremony at Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday.
Pippa Middleton Biography (with Photos)
Our biography of Pippa Middleton, who was such a hit at the Royal Wedding, is now live. That’s Pippa at top left, riding in a carriage after the ceremony.
‘Vaguely Preposterous, Irrational, and Profoundly Moving’
An eyewitness reflects on the pageantry of the Royal Wedding.Where I sat, an elderly Gentleman-at-Arms, magnificently accoutred in a scarlet tunic, his gold helmet extravaga
Donald Trump’s Birthmarks
Thanks to The Smoking Gun, the military record — such as it is — of Donald Trump can be seen here.
Briefly, it says Donald Trump fudged when he recently told an interviewer that he “got lucky” with a very high draft number, and so avoided service in Vietnam.
Where Was Eliza McCardle Johnson Born?
First, who the heck was she?
Eliza McCardle Johnson was First Lady of the United States just after the Civil War ended. She was the wife of President Andrew Johnson, the guy who became president after Abraham Lincoln was killed.
“You Look Stunning, Babe”
What the lipreaders saw.
Does She Prefer Catherine or Kate?
There’s been some confusion about whether Kate Middleton prefers to be called Kate or Catherine.
Here’s what the Royal Family’s official site had to say before her wedding to Prince William:
Kate Middleton and Prince William are Now Married
Kate Middleton and Prince William were, in fact, married today at Westminster Abbey. (Sorry if you had her at 100-1 to jilt him at the altar.
Trump: The Hair
Sometimes you just have to marvel.More photos of Donald Trump and his hair >>{ Photo: Ivan Nikolov / WENN.com }
Harper Lee Is 85 But Is Not Spilling the Beans
Harper Lee, author of the beloved novel To Kill a Mockingbird, turns 85 today. She’s living quietly in Alabama, as always.
‘Bet You 100 to 1 the Archbishop Says Holy GOAT’
There’ll always be an England! Hard-core betting has commenced on the Royal Wedding, just outside of Westminster Abbey. 100/1 seems awfully long odds on black for the Queen’s hat…
Barack Obama’s Long-Form Birth Certificate
Remarkable. The White House today published a copy of President Barack Obama’s long-form birth certificate. Here it is: