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i can report to the american people in the world. the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, and a >> justine: after 10 years on the run osama bin laden is dead. he was killed in the u.s. operation. president obama made the announcement in a press conference late last night. four american helicopters swooped in yesterday's killing for osama bin laden in a fairly radar this compound in pakistan. for more on this list of james. >> james: thank you, to give you better look to the area there were talking about i pulled up our regional bell look, this is the capital of
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pakistan. -- better look. american soldiers raided the compound which is 40 mi. north and east. a small team of american forces carried of this operation. we're told he was shot in the head. we're also told the son of osama bin laden and three other people were killed. for children, two women were also arrested and taken away in ambulances. there are reports that the lion's body was taken by american forces and it has been buried at sea. more details to come. >> justine: the president received confirmation 3:50 p.m. sunday afternoon peri i. let's listen to part of the president's address. >> the united states has conducted an operation that
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killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. it was nearly 10 years ago that a bright september day was darkened by the worst attack on the american people in our history. the images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory -- hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless september sky; the twin towers collapsing to the ground; black smoke billowing up from the pentagon; the wreckage of flight 93 in shanksville, pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more heartbreak and destruction. and yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world. the empty seat at the dinner table. children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father. parents who would never know
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the feeling of their child's embrace. nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts. on september 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the american people came together. we offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. we reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country. on that day, no matter where we came from, what god we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we were, we were united as one american family. we were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice. >> james: a live look good ground zero, the a comic
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image of those a timbre towers etched in the mind of millions of americans. it will remain show for generations. they are rebuilding on that site. last night budgetary ground zero in washington hundreds of if not thousands gathered in the streets celebrating and these this chapter in this ongoing last night we had to his feet on the phone, his wife lauren was three months pregnant with their first child when their plane was hijacked by terrorists. >> it is a shock to find a good the news, it is a relief in a way that we see the responsible party has been dealt with hopefully it's a relief that future
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terrorist acts will not occur. it is better speed. the dutch bittersweet. it's not just as well people are killed for the wrong reasons. the new and has lost someone across the world. there will agree that, it's senseless. we just throw the disorder hatred will be more of a symbol that love will prevail over hatred. i am proud and thankful to those who were able to make this happen. and to the president as well. i really do feel that way. >> james: last night we also had a chance to >> with another person whose first cousin died on the same flight. she was a flight attendant. dahlin has more. >> reporter: killing more
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than 3000 people 9/111 was one the green. she was a flight attendant, also the first cousin of assemblyman swanson. tell us about this train. >> shoes my first cousin, a daughter of an uncle senior flight attendant. as you remember, the passengers and crew actually fought by directors. >> reporter: osaosama bin laden was leader by dollars tax now the key is that what is your reaction? -- behind all of those attacks. >> i think justice has been served. and i think it's important kron4 member all of those who lost their lives. i hope to move forward and have some closure. continued work for
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peace in the world. i think that would be the best legacy. >> reporter: it is almost been 10 years to think is to come? >> no, i but sooner or later, because both president bush and president obama were committed to committed to seek justice. i hope that as we move forward we celebrate the life of those americans gave their lives. >> reporter: thank you, for now i'm alameda. >> james: of course our coverage continues here, the death of osama bin laden throughout the morning, coming up next we'll have more reaction from washington. pictures from ground zero last night as folks came into the streets. local security and what's being intensified to run the
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bay in the wake. more and a minute.
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(cheering & applause) >> justine: breaking this osama bin laden is dead and celebrations continue today after word of his death has now spread. a large crowd gathered outside of the way it has reason americans flakes enchanting usa! usa! >> james: a similar scene last night at around zero they too are singing the national anthem. we heard from some in the crowd here's what they had to say. >> is about time. >> it's been over 10 years.
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>> i am speechless. it's awesome. >> we're happy, relieved that he is dead. we certainly remember what it was like. at that time. just remember everyone knew died then. to be on our have the peace of mind. at hanover will make our country safer but the least we have the satisfaction of knowing. it is good news in that respect. >> james: the mayor said americans have kept their promise after september 11th. he says the death is " a welcome milestone for the family and friends of those killed on 911. " law enforcement has added security measures in new york.
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>> justine: recalling in an abundance of caution. recent san francisco are increasing. there warning officers to be alert this morning to possible demonstrations, public gatherings. police will play picker attention to transit stations, places of worship, other areas where people gather to protest. it is a precautionary measure. please do not anticipate any problems. >> james: of is their coverage continues this morning, got our website at www.kron4.com any new information regarding the story will be found there. welcome back more on the death of osama bin laden. -- when we come back.
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>> justine: that tall redhead has promised revenge
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for the killing of osama bin laden. he also announced to avenge osama is killing anyone thinking that they had ended just as the way the little bit. coming off the waters after decades as searching and a worldwide manhunt word has come that osama bin laden is dead. president obama made the announcement late last night. >> reporter: i can report to the american people on the world the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden. >> reporter: nearly 10 years after the worst attack on american soil. president obama announced osama bin laden was dead. officials say he was killed in the u.s.-led military operation. >> to date at my direction
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the united states launched a targeted operation against that compound. as small team carried out the operation with courage and capability. no americans were armed. they took care to avoid civilian casualties. after a fight they killed osama bin laden and took custody of his body. >> reporter: the king then it was the focus of a global intelligence efforts for masterminding the 911 attacks. for over two decades osama bin laden has been the lead at dancing girl. >> continue to plod >> >> reporter: shortly after hearing the news kraut line. --the color and the american people to embrace the new sense of community.
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>> this is the determination of the american people. >> reporter: the state department says it will step up security all over the world. >> justine: . nancy troops serving in afghanistan watching that historic speech. he also says aladdin's death is a serious blow the terrorism and argued that the strike in passkeys and proves the real fight against terrorism is a outside of his country's borders. >> james: last night we talked on the phone with the congresswoman about the president's announcement. >> no question this is not the end. he is a symbol taking him out his net and the threat of terrorism but it is very important that the message is very clear there will be relentless in pursuit of those who
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endanger the safety of american people. what a comfort it must be to the families of 911 that they can have this closure. they will never be made whole but at least have this. >> james: witnesses tell us the raid leading to his death started around 1:15 p.m. our time, about 1:15 a.m. their time. there 12 hours ahead of us. we've been seeing reports coming in from the part of the world. there were there interviewing people who witness their raids to as a " saying i heard a thundering sound followed by heavy firing. then it stopped. then more than a big blast. that's a niece of the chopper's swooping and out. that's what they used to insert themselves in to the compound. >> justine: now that osama
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bin laden is dead, the question is where is he? where's his body? we're hearing that he is buried at sea. trying to avoid any type of public gathering. were there could be more danger or purchase. u.s. officials say it would've been different call to find a country willing to bet except the remains. the remains were handled in accordance with islamic customs. that is why they said they did it at sea. fairly quickly. >> james: do you remember where you were in september 11th? this is the most tenures to go where were you? >> james: i'm are waking up to my wife's clock radio, and the reports about the world trade center on fire. she said are you hearing
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that? we turn the tv and sure enough he saw those images of the tires and the smoke. it was revealed. >> justine: i remember turning on the tv getting ready for class was in college. literally tinning and at the moment one of the planes hit the tower sinking on to my bed in disbelief. at a lot of family members, friends that live in new york. i just felt that sense of panic and shock. >> james: everyone calling around trying to see. >> justine: today's cover of the chronicle u.s. kills osama bin laden. stark reminder the long hunt ends with his death. and a fire fight. on the back of it, you just have to remember this is what this man was responsible bringing down
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the towers. killing 3000 people. this is a historic moment for the united states. >> james: obviously we will follow more about this. we'll have that coming up a little bit. dahlin also had a chance to talk to people in saratoga about the death. >> reporter: a lot of folks are excited and happy about this killing of osama bin laden. tell me about your thought? >> i am shocked, happy for the united states. i am happy, very happy. >> reporter: to do think as they would ever come? >> i did but i'm still inspected--but still in it unexpected. >> reporter: reconsider and now that he's gone the other people will fill his position?
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>> a little, but i'm hoping that we have everything under control and we can get through it. >> reporter: folks are glad that u.s. forces have taken out osama bin laden. >> justine: a live look at ground zero the site of where the world trade center towers came crashing down september 11th, 2001. this morning were hearing word that osama bin laden has been killed by u.s. forces will he was hiding out in pakistan. we will continue to monitor the situation as i assume there will be a public gathering of people there. in remembrance of what happens. >> james: the ripple affect the extent of the way to wall street, markets around the world we will break down how those markets reacted when news of been lot instead broke yesterday afternoon. the best news of
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osama bin laden tha's death broker on the world. using data www.kron4.com for more.
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>> justine: breaking news, the top story, osama bin laden is dead. speaking from the white house in the late address, president obama said a small team of americans launched a targeted operation. his body was retrieved after the firefight and buried at sea. >> james: by live look at wall street, word of the debt had an immediate impact on the world financial markets. although prices have pulled back, dropping below $113. nikkei has gained to close at its highest level since march's earthquake and tsunami. market opened higher. stocks
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set for higher gains. futures for the data, s&p, the nasdaq all positive. >> justine: facebook and twitter have been led up folks have allowed to say. we have, as to assure you. let's take a look, this one comes from victor tarsia got bless america, united we stand no matter what race is we're all one nation. with another one coming in saying things to our military and government bless them for all they do i know i feel safer. we will continue to have the coverage throughout the morning you can follow is right here on www.kron4.com and in good our website www.kron4.com and facebook fan page. just seen? >> justine: loss on the death of osama bin laden.
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>> tonight i can report to the american people, the world, pushed united states conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden. a testers responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, children. >> justine: we begin with the news that after 10 years on the run osama bin laden is dead. the mastermind behind the september night
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attack was killed in the u.s. approved operation. he made the big announcement late last night. four american helicopters swooped in yesterday killing osama bin laden in a fiery raid on his compound. for more and more the sort of place that turned to james. >> james: we have a google or is now breaking down the area is an area that's not too far away from islamabad. to the east is the town where u.s. forces engaged in latin just about 40 mi. north of the capital. were telling you the small team were dropped from helicopters into that compound. we're hearing he was shot in the head. rows of hearing the president learned about the confirmation as his killing about 3:50 p.m.. it wasn't till sunday evening that he made the official
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announcement. there is a lot going on behind the scenes. to confirm, to make absolutely sure that they did in fact kill bill lawton before going out and announcing that. we also have a closer look at the place where osama bin laden was killed. they raided a high walled compound and deterrence terrorist leader was shot in the head. intelligence analysts concluded that this is a custom built, to decide to ride someone of significance. 18 ft. tall walls topped with our prior. the contents estimated cost was about $1 million to build. two security gates, no phone, no internet. that begs the question was this constructed with the knowledge of the government. that is something they government will be investigating. >> reporter: a top leader
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has promised revenge for the killing of the lawn. more on that the minute. first let's listen to part of president obama speech. the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. it was nearly 10 years ago that a bright september day was darkened by the worst attack on the american people in our history. the images of 9/11 it took many months to run this threat to ground. i met repeatedly with my team as we develop more reformation or the possibility of locating in london. -- osama bin laden last week and determined that we had enough intelligence take action. authorizing an operation to get osama bin laden. bring him to justice. today, at my direction the united states launched a targeted operation against that compound. a small team of americans carry that the
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operation with courage and capability. no americans were harmed. the tick to care to avoid civilian casualties. after a fire fight that killed osama bin laden taking custody of his body. >> james: here is video of the september 11th tragedy. billowing smoke engulfed in flames. that is when terrorists hijacked for commercial part jets. crushing to into york, killing everyone on board. both towers came down within two hours. this is printed vivideo president bush getting word that they have been struck. >> justine: your brother member saying that, that's the moment he was first told about the attack. nearly
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3000 people died that day. george w. bush released a statement saying it marks a victory for america for people seek peace around the world and for all those lost loved ones. muni also remember these a very famous words. >> osama bin laden is just one person, he's a representative of the networks of people. who absolutely have made their cause to defeat the freedoms that we understand. we will allow to do so. i want justice. there's an old poster out west, wanted dead or alive. >> james: dead or alive, those words have come to pass. here is video of the pennsylvania ride september 11th we had united airlines
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flight 93 go down. it did not make its intended target presumed to be a building in washington d.c.. the plane crashed in the field instead the creek. at the 44 people on board raise their arms and took on those hijackers. bringing those planes down. here is video at the pentagon, this was the scene on september 11th. within 30 minutes of two planes hitting the world trade center. american airlines bound for a lay ended up in the pentagon. that plan also hijacked by terrorists. everyone on board was killed. >> justine: a live look at ground zero, near city, people are starting to gather on this monday morning -- york city. they reflected on the fact that osama bin laden is now dead.
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many new yorkers live and watched as the towers came crashing down. all lot of them ran for their lives. possibly covered in dust. they're now waking up, with news that osama bin laden the man responsible for planning does a tax is dead. we will continue to follow the situation in new york trip the morning. a lot of people in the bay area are threatening -- are reflecting on the death. >> reporter: i'm getting reaction from people about the law instead. right next to me as mike. what is your reaction? >> i am surprised that we boxer caught him. i will believe it until i see it. >> reporter: so you want to see the body? >> reporter: speak-e yes i
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do. at this get the troops of the middle east. >> reporter: wider to believe that? >> lead as it's been so long. until i see it, i will believe it. >> reporter: tell me about your thoughts are you surprised? what is your reaction? >> i'm surprised. we've been searching for for 10 years. he's been avoiding everyone. >> reporter: are you glad? >> yes. >> reporter: surprise, happiness. that's the reaction from folks in saratoga. >> james: of course you will have continuing coverage of the debt of osama bin laden throughout the morning. the confide out the latest on our website. -- debt. only
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come back a bit more on our ong.
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>> james: welcome back to the kron 4 news. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. city know what to expect otherwise, to take great, temperatures in the upper '70's. among is a tad cooler, next weekend inland, right near 90. >> justine: big breaking news strength of the day nearly a decade after september 11th of the worst ever american-style the white house has announced the world's most wanted terrorist osama bin laden is dead. >> reporter: late sunday night president obama delivered the stunning announcement from the east wing of the west says. >> the united statesthe united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the later about that. a small team
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carried get the mission killing osama bin laden. the capital of pakistan. footage from the scene showed smoke, fire at the compound. cheers erupted from ground zero and outside of the widows. crowd gathered as the news spread. -- white heroes. >> on nights like this one, we can say to those families who lost loved ones just as has been done. the death marks the end of a tenure worldwide manhunt. in a statement former president bush said this achievement marks a victory for america to those who seek peace and run their world. concerns of retaliation from the outset that the u.s. state department says it will step up security plant facilities all over the rope. one
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expert says the u.s. will be watching to see who succeeds osama bin laden. >> i think his success will be nothing on the scale of what we have seen with been gotten. >> justine: details have still been emerging. officials say he was shot in the head and then buried at sea. >> james: we will take a quick break, much more straight ahead regarding our top story the death of osama bin laden. here's a live look from the white house. the president is inside as many of his top officials going over the very latest coming up of pakistan. we will h the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments.
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after hijackers took control of that flight, all 58 passengers, all died. it wasn't to manslaughter after that the president visited the route trade center here re. >> i can hear you. (cheering & applause) >> i can hear you. for the
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rest of their world here's your. -- the rest of the world here's your. the people and knocked these buildings down will hear all of us in. (cheering & applause) u.s. aid. usa! >> those chance could be heard at the heart of the nine of them attacks, the celebration continued threat the night. people are george here are crown zero after news of osama bin laden death. -- ground zero. security is being increased, they're doing more things that bart stations, the airport, san francisco police will monitor if there any demonstrations or protests. we don't want this
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become a violent situation. there's an abundance caution for security in new york, new jersey. the bridges, airports, world trade center itself police in los angeles, philadelphia and increasing their diligence. we don't any mistakes or retaliation. >> james: any high-profile building will see some security as a result. it is not part of the american culture to celebrate the death of anyone. but this is an exception. after the word came through that osama bin laden had died, killed by forces in pakistan. these are live pictures this morning we expect clients together but about crowds to gather once again. --we expect crowds to gather. this is video of of the white house there what date outside of they gate where
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people got word they came. by the hundreds. they began chanting, singing the anthem. secret service had to come out just to establish a parameter. the didn't, it was infested of marriage. >> justine: if you take a look is a and your group. mostly college kids. they were in their teens, still impacts them enough to get up in the mill of the night and go all out said the white house to express themselves that osama bin laden has been killed. we have more news on what's happening here in san francisco. they are beefing up security. the police department is warning officers to be alert for possible demonstrations and
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gatherings. police will pay particular attention to places of worship in transit areas. this is a precautionary measure please and not anticipating problems but there are being cautious. >> james: reactions are still coming in. wherever our reporters were they pulled up their cameras and started talking to people on the street. >> it has been years in the making. we finally found peace for some people it is a really good thing. >> reporter: your to see the body? >> i think everyone is going to want to see the body. we're talking about government issues, seeing is really believing. >> i think now is the time for us to come together, be strong. move forward in healing. >> justine: we have been
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coming store facebook and twitter pages we will continue to read these comments for you. >> louisa: america we should not be celebrating this evil person death. doing so is vindicating those who celebrated americans who died. also a comment from surely, it is always good to be careful. it sure does feel good to have osama bin laden gone. i feel so happy about it. god bless america. we deserve peace. another comment from someone who believes this should be a national holiday. another comment, yes it is great that it said but what makes us think everything is ok now or start who knows if this one will be bigger than last attack. let's hope for the best. continue to follow the discussion go to facebook.com/kron4. or you can write to us on twitter.
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>> james: that is a good point, the concern about retaliation is out there. here's a live look good sfo if they have tightened security as a precaution. more in a live report in just a minute. >> james: don't forget our continuing coverage continues on line. all once we sign of kota www.kron4.com for the very latest developments. we'll be back with more in a moment.
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>> james: welcome back to the kron 4 news. 4:55 a.m. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. today will be great, lots of sunshine, 78 inland, 68 around the bay. wednesday-friday said the warm-up. in fact are weekend we could see 90 degree weather. >> justine: breaking news, osama bin laden is dead. the president says he received
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intelligence that osama bin laden had been hiding in pakistan, sri he authorized for resources to go to the compound and killed him. -- last week he authorized forces. let's go live to ground zero in new york city this site of where the world trade center's once stood. people have been gathering their to reflect on this historic moment. more on what's going on in new york trip the morning here on the kron 4 morning news. >> james: wall street is reacting to the news this morning. coming up we will tell you how news of osama bin laden death has impacted the market. many of them positive. >> justine: will follow this
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story of date. we'll follow not only how things are changing as far as security to transit stations will there will be protests. there the morning information comes in, reaction around the world about this death and more on how this operation possibly to place. >> james: will watch for more comments to come up of the white test. we hear from him last date if you missed it will place some of that for you coming up. -- place som.
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>> tonight at to report to the american people and the world, the united states conducted an operation that
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killed osama bin laden. as a terrorist is responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, children. >> darya: after 10 years on the run osama bin laden is dead, the mastermind behind the september 11th attacks killed any u.s. operation president obama made the big announcement in a press conference late last night he said four american helicopters swooped in and killed osama bin laden yesterday. all on a raid on his compound we will have more on this. >> james: a better idea of delay of the land, here's a map showing where were talking about. this is to the north, the east, american soldiers that's where this is where they worked their way deeper inside osama bin laden
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himself, were told that a small team of americans engage them shooting him in the head. at this point we're told his body has are the been buried at sea. the president got word 3 50s and the afternoon that it was a success. they had killed osama bin laden. the compound was unique, built in 2005, it was built died someone significant the walls 18 ft. tall. according to one official the estimated cost was about a million dollars security gates, no phone, no internet. it was located just a handful of yards away from the military academy. there were three or army regiments in that city. the question is how could he be in a compound without the knowledge or consent of the
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military will have to see what comes out of that. >> mark: al-qaeda is already responding to the word of his death promising revenge. it is the first admission of his death. them going by the posting a threat on extremas website >> avenging the killing. he also announced that anyone thinking they have ended said wait a little bit. local law-enforcement agencies adding extra security measures. at of what's being called an abundance of caution. increased security in the bay area and in l.a.. new yorkers will see extra police. >> darya: will trend continues 13 covers a live s seven of. will we noticed
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any changes? will continues our team coverage. at s f of. >> will: they are monitoring the situation but for now they're in a holding pattern. they say they're working with the fbi own insecurity the police department. if something should change they will let us know. for now it's a very quiet as as of ". almost everyone we talked to knows what happened last night. some people walk by saying usa, usa, usa!. >> i'm not worried too much i think we'll be ok. i'm about to hop on a plane now. >> reporter: your comments on the huge news that came down late last night? >> i'm surprised it took
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this long. i thought they were caught him a while back. >> i travel all the time. i leave my fears behind. i trust it will work out otherwise i would now move. i am thrilled with the news. i was listening to the radio, how young people went to ground zero. i think that brings hope, i am hoping that it will bring some unity. >> will: the travel alert issued by the white house last late saying people should be aware and careful for those traveling abroad. they're encouraging people locally to keep their eyes and ears open. coming up we will get more reaction. >> darya: thank you, >> mark: ? police increasing their vigilance police department is warning
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officers to be alert to possible demonstrations. police will pay attention to transit stations and other areas where people gather to protest. it is a cautionary measure. >> darya: last day we spoke with nancy pelosi about the president's announcement. >> no question that this is not the end, he's a symbol taking that out does not end the threat of terrorism. but it is very important that these the message is very clear there will be relentless in pursuit of those that endanger the safety of the american people. the president had that determination. what a comfort it must be. they will never be made whole police they will be comforted to know they have this closure.
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>> darya: we also spoke with a man his wife was three months pregnant when her plane was hijacked by terrorists. crashing into a field. >> it's a shock to finally get the news. but, it is a relief in a way that we see the responsible party has been dealt with. hopefully it's a relief that bircher terror attacks will not occur. it is bittersweet. it's not just as well people are killed for the wrong reasons. anyone hill lost someone across the world not just in september 11th will agree to that. it's senseless. we just hope that that sort if he should will
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be gone. it's more of a symbol that love will prevail. i thought it would happen sooner. i'm proud unthinkable to those who were able to make this happen. and to the present. i really do feel that way. >> mark: celebrations across the nation continue this morning after word of osama bin laden death. a large crowd gathered at the white has. waving american flags. among them was a man who lost his son in the deadly attacks. he said he knew he had to be there. >> i feel it has been done. there's still a lot more to be done. at least this is a big step. i came all the way up i had to be here. i had to bring my son with me. so we could share this time together.
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>> mark: a live look from ground zero. as our coverage continues. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. hey marcel, watch this!
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each of the united states is not and will never be at war with islam. i have made clear just as president bush did, our war is not against islam. he's not a muslim leader. he's a mass murder of muslim. they cited scores of muslims and many countries including our own. his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace. >> mark: that was president obama making the announcement that osama bin laden is dead. the mastermind behind september 11th attacks was killed yesterday. forces reading
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the compound early in the morning and a tory is leader which reportedly shot in the head during a 40 minute long firefight. >> james: here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. we have a nice day on tap for today plenty of sunshine upper 70's tomorrow same forecast. wednesday, thursday, friday and a gradual warming up in store as we approach the weekend. we could be looking at 90 degree weather by the weekend. >> erica: hotspot westbound 80. the connector ramp is shut down because of an overturned accident. take east bound 580. you can hop back on 80. no estimated time of when the lanes will open. quick check from the toll plaza nice, light
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>> mark: welcome back to the kron 4 news. following an autopsy after 10 years on the iran osama bin laden is dead. >> darya: president barack obama made the announcement last night. >> the united states has killed osama bin laden, the leader of al qaeda, and a terrorist who's responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent men, women, and children. it was nearly 10 years ago that a bright september day was darkened by the worst attack on the american people in our history. the images of 9/11 are seared into our national memory -- hijacked planes cutting through a cloudless september sky; the twin towers collapsing to the ground; black smoke
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billowing up from the pentagon; the wreckage of flight 93 in shanksville, pennsylvania, where the actions of heroic citizens saved even more heartbreak and destruction. and yet we know that the worst images are those that were unseen to the world. the empty seat at the dinner table. children who were forced to grow up without their mother or their father. parents who would never know the feeling of their child's embrace. nearly 3,000 citizens taken from us, leaving a gaping hole in our hearts. on september 11, 2001, in our time of grief, the american people came together. we offered our neighbors a hand, and we offered the wounded our blood. we reaffirmed our ties to each other, and our love of community and country. on that day, no matter where we came from, what god we prayed to, or what race or ethnicity we
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were, we were united as one american family. we were also united in our resolve to protect our nation and to bring those who committed this vicious attack to justice. >> darya: reaction continues to pour in this morning from around the world, we spoke with assemblymen yesterday his first cousin won that green died on united flight 93. >> i thought there was important given the long history that perhaps this was a changing. when america could try to find
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some closure on this issue. perhaps maybe, at of this tragedy, it could lead to some peace. i think that's the biggest legacy that we need to strive for as a country. the country constantly in war serves no one. it is important for us to try and make sure as we go for it that we can figure out how to live in a world where respect each other. move forward in an environment of peace, respect. >> reporter: how is your family dealt with the death? >> what i was to win, we're reminded every day, but my cousin. we look at your sister and we see it one death. we grew up together. we were very close. i think
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my family feels or leave that justice has been served. i really think, all the families that have been exposed to this tragedy feel a certain amount of relief. >> reporter: moving forward from here, as a politician to think this is a great day for the american people? >> i hope we remember all those that lost their lives. i see my cousin as a hero, we see her as a hero. because it was clear evidence that they fought back. that was the american spirit. i think this closure on osama bin laden represents the unaltered american spirit to obtaining justice. >> darya: there are many
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questions remain in this morning as we go through what happens to al-qaeda? who will take over? what about american security? is it worse or better? we will talk to travelers can get a reaction. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. this was so easy. that was quick. no envelopes to lick.
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>> darya: threats of retaliation are expected now that osama bin laden has been killed. hunted down, found, killed by the u.s.. speaking from the west has president obama explained how a small team launched a targeted operation that he approved. this lot is body was retrieved. . at sea. reaction is pouring in. >> justine: here are photographs of what people are celebrating. these a the
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first places the people gathered, outside of the web has. people cheering, holdings legs, taking pictures. people were chanting usa, usa!. this one is out of times square, a large gathering of people with american flags. television screens explaining what had happened. new york city as for the tires came crashing down it hit close to home for new yorkers. this one also from outside of the way to paris. this is such a young group of people mostly college students. there were only teenagers when the attacks happened yet they still look up in the middle of the night coming out in their pajamas to celebrate on the lawns of the white house. with the news that the lot and had been killed.
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-- osama bin laden had been killed. international for grabs, this one coming to us from overseas. a group of people celebrating. u.s. forces abroad learning of the news of osama bin laden death shocked i am sure. this one fbi's 10 most wanted fugitives' found dead this is coming to us from afghanistan. the yen use is walking past as it is announced that osama bin laden has been killed. it killed more than thousands of people. we will leave you with this image of the white house one of the iconic images coming out as people
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celebrate the news that osama bin laden is dead >> mark: . celebrations in the bay kron4 spoke to people in saratoga. >> reporter: a lot of folks are excited and happy about the killing of osama bin laden. tell me about your thoughts? >> i'm shocked, happy for the united states. we really needed this. >> reporter: did you think is to come? >> i did come up death that might take another 10 years. >> reporter: you concerned now that he is gone that other people will fill his position and do more harm? >> a little. but i am hoping that we have everything under control. >> reporter: overall folks are glad.
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>> darya: 5:27 a.m. we will continue our team coverage of the death of osama bin laden. and what happens in the wake, let's take a break and look at weather and traffic. >> james: 51 san francisco, 42 and santa rosa we have reports of fog out near the golden gate expect low cloud cover. that should burn up by this afternoon setting us up for a pleasant afternoon. today is not bad. 73 around the bay, warmer. wednesday we really jump up as the wind changes direction. warmer inland breeze wednesday. temperatures or low 90s. we hold that pattern towards friday. a cool them back into the area. >> erica: no locker tracking the west side 80 connector as a hot spot all
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lanes are open. traffic is flowing freely. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments.
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(cheering & applause) (cheering & applause) >> this is lunch crowd gathering of sad the way tennis singing the national anthem. that is our top story this morning, take a look at this. >> u.s. air a! usa! >> ninth-inning philadelphia of the phillies' mets game as people got alert on their smart phones sang osama bin laden had been killed. >> darya: it has been 10 years on the run as america's most wanted terrorists looking for him.
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he's the mastermind behind the september 11th attacks. the u.s. operation that got him was yesterday. the president said four american helicopters swooped in killing osama bin laden and a fiery a raid on his compound. for more on this but to the james. >> james: the compound was not far off from the capital city in pakistan. the city we're talking about is here. you can see it break here. this is how close in proximity those two cities are. that's where they entered. special train soldiers went in a 40 minute firefight in the end they did shoot him in the head. we're told his body has been buried at sea. helicopters inserted these troops. . dole merrill's also killed.
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including one of osama bin laden sons. reports of one woman killed as she was used as a human shield. the fire fight came to a quick close. as for the compound is impressive. analysts include this compound was custom built to hide someone else of significance. 18 ft. tall walls. according to one official the estimated cost 1 million to build. security gates, no phone, no internet. it is about a half mile from a military academy. the house to reed army regiments. the question now is how could it be the osama bin laden was inside the compound this grant that close to military officials and no one knew? the question is maybe they did. >>
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>> darya: al-qaeda is responding after word of been licensed death they are promising revenge. it is the first admission of this death. posting a threat and an extremist website, promising to " avenge the killing. " along with a eulogy also announcing anyone thinking they had ended just had to wait a little bit. some law- enforcement agencies are adding security measures following the death of osama bin laden. there's an abundance of caution and concern. in l.a. police are stepping up their intelligence monitoring. new yorkers will notice extra police at their bridges and world trade center. >> mark: will strand is live
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at with more on what is happening. >> will: rate after all of this came down the airport spokesman says they're not changing the security profile. i don't see any police officers walking around. perhaps that is what he is supposed to say. nonetheless, we are getting a reaction from travelers. here is some action. speak-e was a bad guy for everyone. that's why everyone was scared. >> i think the united states of america is strong. they will protect america. that is why i am fully confident about them. that's correct trouble with no fear. he did say he is working with the department of common
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security as was the police department to monitor the situation. if anything should change he will let us know. coming up we will get more reaction >> mark: . thank you, darya? >> darya: bnp let's take a live like outside as we go to the break, the white house is strategizing today all of the security leaders are talking about the possibilities of threats, retaliations. more unfolding about what was behind this operation that so few people knew about. we'll be right back.
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>> justine: new ventures him across the world as news is spreading that osama bin laden is killed. here's photographs that i've been pulling, this one comes to us from tokyo. i man
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standing at said some sort of electronics stores. as news has been spread that osama bin laden has been killed. this is people standing outside of a train station in south korea. stopping what they're doing to taken the news that osama bin laden has been killed. these are troops overseas. that one is hard to see. we will work on that. more pictures and a few moments. >> mark: as we follow the word of osama bin laden being dead and the impact on the financial markets, prices are pulling back. asian trading is getting a boost, the nikkei 1.6% to close at its highest levels, european markets are higher as too much stocks of more than half a percentage point. we'll bring you the
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opening bell on wall street coming up. as we leave you with a live look here from the world trade center were over 2700 people were killed. @
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>> darya: some antigens is from washington d.c. with more on how people are reacting. -- samantha. >> reporter: good morning, there's something and want to show you, a sign of what once this happens. the fbi has updated its most wanted list. the man was in london. his picture is still there but now, underneath his name it says the deceased. -- the man was an osama bin laden. obama made the announcement last night, i think this is probably still sinking in
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for many people who thought this day would never come. >> mark: the reaction in washington? >> reporter: very positive. i just read a statement from ticket to any who profusely praised the efforts of the military. -- cheney. he could not say enough about that, this is a great day for america. and day of justice for the victims of 9/11. i time to continue to remained vigilant in the fight against of canada. this does not mean that al-qaeda is dead -- al-qaida. u.s. officials believe it will be different without him at the head of the organization. >> darya: does the white house plan to do another address today?
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>> reporter: security has been stepped up, i believe the embassies around the world. i was just checking the schedule today, at least at this point nothing is on the books for another news conference. or a public statement regarding this today. there's a daily briefing with the president's press secretary. at 1:00, will watch closely with that. hopefully maybe more details will emerge. >> mark: thank you, for joining us from washington this morning. we continue our coverage of that type is top leader now dead. -- our coverage. >> darya: let's listen to the press conference. >> after years of painstaking work by our community i was briefed on a possible leaf. the last week. it was of far from
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certain. i met repeatedly with my security team as we developed the possibility that we located him hiding within the compound. finally, last week i determined we had enough intelligence to take action. to bring him to justice. today, at my direction, the united states launched a targeted operation against that compound. a small team of americans carry that the operation with extraordinary courage. no americans are harmed. they took care to avoid civilian casualties. they killed osama bin laden after a firefight, taking custody of his body. >> louisa: facebook en twitter pages already that. here are some comments, a
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lot of people have been saying god bless america. we have been seen the statement continued all over. police always remember what you are doing will always be appreciated, -- please. i wish to all the best. it continues sang, prayed for your safe we have another comment, this is a twitter, that says i am so happy, it is not over we have to watch our backs. if you want to continue this discussion. order to facebook/kron4. >> darya: that last comment was reflected saying there's no doubt that al-qaeda will continue to press their attacks. we continue on this
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53 across the bay and oakland. upper 40's, low 50s, this afternoon we wore muffs. still pleasant 78 is our high, 73 around the bay. warmup in store. ninety's warmer for next week. now, here is a look at the traffic. >> erica: no hotspot to tell you about, traffic is flowing freely. just reconfiguring all lanes for
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yourself and commute. >> mark: after the largest manhunt in world history. osama bin laden is dead. he was shot and killed in a compound in pakistan. osama bin laden journey towards the geoid and terrorism began in saudi arabia in 1957. he was the 17th of more than 50 children. >> he was more religious than the rest of us. he did not like to listen to music or watch tv. he stayed in saudi arabia. then in 1979, so did troops invaded afghanistan. he found his calling. having them fight
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their geoid. holy warrior. first he'd raise the money, expertise gained from the family's construction business. then he took up arms. what every your views about him he is of a coward. after they were chased that he founded etiquette at the base turning towards a global geoid. the new enemy was america. when this ends our rock invaded kuwait he went to the royal family and offered his followers to defend the holy sites. instead, they invited in the u.s. troops. it was a turning point. >> he was kicked us out of
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saudi arabia falling several years where he started training camps. he was booted and fled to afghanistan. he didn't interview with cnn making it clear he was targeting the u.s.. a year later, they declared war in the u.s. warning them to end their support, a boycott of iraq and to get out of saudi arabia. the eight launched suicide attacks. the u.s. plans to crack osama bin laden never made it to
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president clinton's desk. they launch another attack in 2000. killing a number of the sailors. then, at 911, a tax inside the united states. later in london would grow that they succeeded beyond their imagination. osama bin laden had been contemptuous of america had overreached. the u.s. invaded, the mother became a man on the run. last seen by people not within his inner circle. believed to been wounded by the u.s. bombing. but he escaped. intelligence officials believe he was likely in pakistan. from then on he communicated on line to numerous audio and
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video messages. all the time morning the west that al- qaeda would attack again. >> we want is to restore our freedom. just as you violate our security we violate yours. >> reporter: its and the logical way of looking at the world. i don't think he will go away. >> reporter: finally, news that the world's most wanted man has been killed. we will be right back. in two minutes as the kron 4 morning news continues.
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eyecare ports the american people and the world,the united states has conducted an operation that killed osama bin laden, the leader of al-qaida. >> darya: osama

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