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Deep Sea Diver Vows to Recover and Photograph Osama bin Laden

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 14:00:09 +0000

President Obama’s recent announcement that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by US operatives in Pakistan prompted happy cheers and a giant, collaborative sigh of relief from citizens around the world. After five minutes of celebration, though, came demands for photographic or video proof that our nation’s nemesis was actually dead. The Obama [...]

Obi-Wan Kenobi Killed Off in Osama bin Laden Spoof

95.7 KEZJ — Thu, 12 May 2011 14:16:47 +0000

According to a mock publication called the Galactic Empire Times, Imperial leader Darth Vader confirmed this week that terrorist mastermind Obi-Wan Kenobi has been killed.

In this spoof of the recent killing of Osama bin Laden, "agents of the Imperial Army and stormtroopers of the 501st Legion" found Obi-Wan in a "compound, only about 50 miles from the base of operations for the Imperial Storm Squadron."

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

95.7 KEZJ — Tue, 03 May 2011 15:02:43 +0000

A late-night announcement made from the White House's East Room on Sunday set the world aflutter, and news of the death of Osama bin Laden quickly spread across the globe.

President Barack Obama announced Sunday night that bin Laden had been killed and his body taken into U.S. custody in Pakistan.

Word of the death of Al Qaeda's leader quickly spread, and politicians, celebrities and athletes began releasing statements while crowds gathered across the country in celebration of bin Laden's death.

FBI Updates Most Wanted Lists to Reflect Osama bin Laden's Death

Terry Morgan — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:21:15 +0000

Now that Osama (Usama) bin Laden has been killed, the FBI has updated its Most Wanted Terrorists list, officially marking him as "DECEASED."

Nine other terrorists remain on the list, including bin Laden's deputy, Ayman Al-Zawahiri.

The FBI also updated its 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list to reflect yesterday's news.

Check out a direct look at the FBI's Most Wanted Terrorists list after the jump.

Join Us For A USA Victory Rally Tonight!

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 02 May 2011 16:06:49 +0000

Today marked a major victory in the War Against Terror as United States forces found and killed the head of the terrorist organization Al-qaeda, Osama bin Laden.

News Radio 1310 KLIX, KOOL 96.5, 98.3 The Snake, and 95.7 KEZJ invite you to join all of us here at Townsquare Media for a very special USA Victory Rally this evening from five until six at the Twin Falls County Courthouse! We’ll have free American flags, color guard, and your thoughts on the U.S. victory against Osama bin Laden.

Newspaper Front Pages Around the US Cover Bin Laden's Death

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:35:52 +0000

Newspapers across the country reacted to the demise of Osama bin Laden on Monday morning, with front page headlines from the triumphant (Newark’s “Star-Ledger” quotes Obama’s speech with “‘Justice Has Been Done’”) to the minimal (“Dead,” the “Boston Herald” and many others plainly state) to the profane (“Rot in Hell!” exclaims the “New York Daily [...]

Americans React to News That Osama bin Laden Is Dead [PHOTOS]

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:02:44 +0000

The world was brought to a standstill late Sunday evening when President Barack Obama confirmed that terrorist leader Osama bin Laden had been killed by U.S. operatives in Pakistan. Americans quickly gathered to celebrate outside the White House, and before you knew it, New Yorkers were gathering in Times Square and at Ground Zero, as [...]

President Obama Confirms Osama bin Laden Killed

95.7 KEZJ — Mon, 02 May 2011 04:09:10 +0000

President Barack Obama says Osama bin Laden has been killed. The President made a seven-minute statement late Sunday night. Television outlets carried video of crowds gathering at the White House, singing and chanting “USA.” bin Laden was the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon. Obama closed his [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Osama bin Laden Dead

Terry Morgan — Mon, 02 May 2011 03:41:44 +0000

Word is spreading like wildfire across the internet that terrorist Osama bin Laden is dead. ABC News reports that bin Laden’s body is in U.S. hands, while Fox News says they have confirmed Osama bin Laden’s death through “various sources.” From the BBC: The US is said to be in possession of Bin Laden’s body. [...]