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from the president. >> mark: we have reaction from around the world, plus we're we're learning about the moments leading up >> darya: to itdarya ferrous threats of retaliation from al-qaeda. the world wide tarot colored falling the death of osama bin laden. thank you, for joining us. and a big story the killing of osama bin laden. >> darya: 4 helicopters swooped in, we will have more on the details of this operation in a bit. first, we want to move on to what is happening. al-qaeda is are responding, promising revenge. >> mark: it is the first admission of his death. it is going by the on-line to hut to posting a threat of an extremist website to "
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prevent the killing. " an announcement anyone thinking it has ended just have to wait a little bit. local law-enforcement agencies adding extra security measures following osama bin laden skilling. it is being caught in an abundance of caution. police are stepping up intelligence monitoring. police in san francisco are also increasing vigilance. pd is warning officers to be alert to possible demonstrations. police will pay particular attention to places of worship. this alert is a precautionary measure. >> darya: they say in the long term this will deftly hurt the unity and the movement of al-qaeda. right now there is a concern about a spike in rates tally asian. markers in though
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week. -- retaliation. here's reaction from sfo, will? >> will: they say they're not changing their profile. they sent that message out late last night that they're monitoring the situation, working with homeland's security. as well as the san francisco police department. should they change and they will do it immediately. they're telling people keep your tv's on. to see the very latest. as far as this morning it is very busy here at sfo. a lot of people coming and going. i don't see any extra police officers. perhaps there under cover. i'm still waiting to hear back from the airport spokesman on any possible changes this morning. we got a chance to talk to some travelers. here is their reaction.
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>> it's an amazing thing that obama accomplished i think everyone is very happy about that. i think we're all afraid to fly this morning. >> is great to finally know that we got him. hopefully we don't have to do with any retaliation, craziness like that. it is a good day. >> if he's really been killed i think that's fantastic. i agree, that means they may retaliate. we will have to see what happens. >> i wish we did not live in a world like this. >> will: a lot of people are having faith in the system in place. that we have not seen anything dealing with planes as far as of murder magnitude. so far, no one has said anything. we're still waiting to hear back, as soon as he gets back to me i will let you know. in
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the meantime, i will get more reaction from travelers. >> mark: in new york city, crowds have been gathering since last night singing the national income. the mayor of new york saying americans have kept their promise after september 11th to capture or kill osama bin laden. his death is a " welcome milestone for the family and friends of those killed. celebrations continue at the white house, there's a large crowd gathered there waving american flags. among them was a man who lost his son. he said he knew he had to be at the white house. >> i feel some vindication has been done. the threat is still not over. at least
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this is a big step. i came all the way up from woodbridge. i had to bring my son with me so we could share this time together. >> darya: are learning new details this morning about what happened with this attack. let's go to james he has more. >> james: here's an overhead look of the area, just how close it is to the capital. here's the capital, just 40 mi. to the north and east is the city. that's where a small group of special forces stormed the compound. they shot osama bin laden in the head, his body we understand has been buried at sea. three adult males have been killed as well. there was a woman killed, she was used as a human shield. two other women injured. as for the compound
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itself, the latest we're getting from alice's is it was custom built in 2005 it was apparently built with the express purpose of hiding some of significance. according to one official the estimate the cost for construction to be about $1 million. no phone, no internet, security gates all around. this was a bunker. it was located in the city which is about a half mile from the military academy. there are military forces stationed there that raises the question how could the government not have known this he was in this compound so close to one of their facilities. >> mark: thank you, we will be right back as the kron 4 morning news continues with the coverage of the killing of osama bin laden. we'll have reaction from
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>> mark: welcome back to the kron 4 news. read the latest information on our top story, the world reacting to the killing of an lot in. speaking from the white s president barack obama as saying launched a targeted operation. just seen? >> justine: fbi has updated their list, osama bin laden is the of cease. you can see his picture, underneath that in red, white letters deceased. $27 million reward for the capture and death of osama bin laden. now the
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big news this morning, the fbi has updated its most wanted terrorist list. >> darya: we talked on the phone mustang with nancy pelosi. here's what she had to say. >> no question that this is not the end. he's a giant symbol, taking that does not end the threat of terrorism. but it's very important that the message is very clear. there we are relentless in pursuit of those that endanger the safety of the american people the president had that determination. what a comfort in must be that they had at least the disclosure. they can never be made whole but they can be made comfort did. --comforted. >> mark: video of the crowds are walking down the street in north carolina. we've seen scenes like this across
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the nation on the word that the united states has killed osama bin laden. >> james: weather, temperatures are mild but we're doing ok. a degree warmer in oakland, san of say 51 degrees. a little foggy, expects some fog along the coast. at tad cooler today than yesterday. here is a look at your 7 day around the bay. 78 expected, quite the warm-up for midweek. look at wednesday low 90s in for some of our inland spots. that is a quilt look at your forecasts. >> erica: a hot spot between 22nd and 24 as close to a potential fatal accident. the police are on the scene right now, that intersection is closed traffic is ms. he will have to find your way around it. the freeways but good.
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security team as we develop more affirmation about the possibility that we located been locked in. >> reporter: the key lead tracking one of the few carriers trusted. last friday, president obama authorized an operation to get him. that happened sunday in the pakistan the town. about 100 km from the capital islamabad. he was in a large compound on the outskirts of town reachable only by a dirt road. most homes were built around it. officials say a head 12-18 ft. walls topped with barbed wire it was being called an extraordinary security. the third four terrorists had a 7 ft. privacy and wall. only a small group knew about the operation carried out by navy seals. >> as small team of
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americans carry that out with the extraordinary courage. >> reporter: it lasted about 40 minutes. they're no u.s. casualties. osama bin laden resisted the assault and was killed. >> darya: there is word that their photographs with the body. with a gunshot wound to the head. thhim that far we're not being told it that will be released by the government. they're simply saying they took custody of his body after the raid, it was buried at sea in accordance with islamic tradition. >> mark: george w. bush it was in office at the time of the tax said that he wanted osama bin laden dead or alive, he said the death was a momentous achievement. president obama did call him
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before informing hinforming the. president bush said tonight america send an unmistakable message a matter how long it takes just as will be done. >> darya: reaction is pouring in, here's some students and boston. >> i am actually of chinese citizen. it is great news so i pass the news to china. we're here to celebrate. terrorism is a global issue. we need international cooperation. i would like to share this awesome news with everyone. >> i feel very excited. it's a symbol said america does not stand alone. it's a victory for america and their western civilization. >> of laurel.
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>> louisa: here are some photographs that have been pouring in from different websites. of how people found of. >> justine: this is an afghan man walking past a television star, then said that the fbi's 10 most wanted fugitive has been caught, captured and is dead. this is a man in tokyo outside of the electronics store or all the tvs were tuned in to then news that osama bin laden had been killed. this one is from south korea where people were just stopping what they were doing to watch the president of the united states to make this speech. people started to celebrate, gathering outside of the white house holding flags chanting you as a u.s. air! they! mostly a group of
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young kids -- u.s. 8! usa!. a flash mark you formed as news spread, here's one of new york city where people were hoping flags and cheering upon the news of hearing he had been killed. here's an image that i found of the wire. osama = 0 obama = 1. >> reporter: a lot of folks are excited in away happy about this killing of osama bin laden. tell me about your thought? >> i'm very happy for the united states. i'm happy. >> reporter: did you think this day would come? >> reporter: i did but that saddam might take another 10 years.
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>> reporter: you concerned now that he has gone the other people will fill his position doing more harm? >> i'm hoping that we have everything under control and we can get through it. >> over all folks are glad that forces have taken out osama bin laden. >> darya: as we've been telling you there is a concern about retaliation because of this. here in the bay area local officials had an increase their security. with more on that from bart is linton johnson. what is are doing? 50 percent of the attacks have happened on transom which is why we take this as seriously. bart is sending all available officers to join the team patrolling trains. he will
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see a great deal of police presence. he will also see some supervisors dressed in yellow vests. they will be out. 3500 employees. we need our customers to be engaged looking out for anything suspicious if he sees something, say something. that way we can react. >> darya: you think in the wake of what happened and there is any talk it is important on this the very first day to come up with this a visual presence? >> it's a very important, not just to our customers but to make the system safer when you have such a presence of their it acts as a deterrent. as their standard of 30,000 customers or two pairs of eyes, plus or staff of their and we are always
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>> mark: welcome back to the kron 4 news. of medicare from washington we're waiting comments from secretary of state hillary clinton regarding special forces killing been locked in. as soon as she comes out we will bring you those comments. we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. opening bell on wall street that futures are pointed positive. ♪
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a higher opening the futures up 75 s&p up seven. >> darya: we have rob back live on the fund. what industries or companies might be impacted or affected by the death of osama bin laden? >> caller: it will be a more muted response and you think. oil will be a little lower. the death of osama bin laden doesn't fix the fact we need 7 million jobs in the united states. it will be subtle, it may make obama a strong your president. and maybe some of his agenda gets pressed to easier. the overall effect will be very small. the u.k. it was closed because of the
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wedding. maybe it's a good thing it did not happen on the wedding date. the shot heard around the world. wall street is very muted. >> mark: more than likely this is the one day jump? >> caller: yes. i mostly we will love it, will be higher today people will feel the happy. economically speaking we will go back to reality. we need jobs of more. >> mark: as a look ahead things have been on fire in the recent weeks. where do see it going? >> caller: first quarter earnings were great, record highs. wall street should still slowly grind higher. the problem is we are paying more for well. we call it
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what have record of earnings. it will create inflation. 10-12% year. the good part of the year is very behind this. earnings will be compressed a little bit. >> mark: the dow was up 50.3 now. >> darya: was this 8 death blow to of canada? we know al-qaida has already been responding. this is the first admission of the death of the leader. he posted a death threat on an extremist website sang " we will avenge that qkilling.
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along with the eulogy. " anyone thinking it has ended should wait a little bit. some law-enforcement agencies in the united states are adding security measures. in los angeles police are stepping up intelligence. in new york, extra police to the airports, bridges, a world trade center. >> mark: kron4 is live that sfo. >> reporter: of lot of travelers are not fearful of traveling. they're not changing the security profile at here at the airport. it is business as usual. they are monitoring the situation. as well as the police department, they
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are ready to step up in a moment's notice. they're patrolling the lobby. it does business as usual. if you are traveling, it feels different. this is the first monday army morning since the announcement that a lot of has been killed. >> as a muslim i am thrilled. the man has done great harm to my religion. he got what he deserved. in terms of the travel advisory, business as usual. they wanted to kill system, they want to tell us today. i am no less concerned. >> i had a daughter in washington, she went to the white house at 1:00 a.m. i think it is very interesting to see kids, who you don't think really internalize what's happening, they're really up. there was jubilation.
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>> and have a big concern about traveling today. however, i think we should all be yellow careful, mindful. >> reporter: that exactly what the trouble it was serious san. for those of our traveling abroad be careful. keep your eyes, ears open. coming up we will get more reaction. >> mark: thank you, darya? >> darya: reaction coming in from the americans who lost loved ones. his wife was three months pregnant with their first child. when they were hijacked by terrorists. she was among those killed. >> it is a shock to finally get the news. it is a relief. and a wave that we
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see the responsible party has been dealt with, hopefully it is a relief that future terror attacks will not occur. it is bittersweet in no way,--in a way. it's not just as well people are killed for the wrong reason. anyone who is lost someone across the road not just in september 11th. it is senseless. we just felt that this sort of hatred will be more of a symbol the love will prevail over hatred. i thought it would happen sooner. i am proud and thankful to those who were able to make this happen. to the president as well. i really do feel that way. >> darya: there is concern about what might happen now
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retaliation, striking back because of the death. >> reporter: i just want to lead to know, we have been watching carefully the present schedules to find out if he might talk more about this major, major development. certainly a highlight of his presidency. he is going to deliver remarks tonight at a dinner. it's a bipartisan committee for ranking members and their spouses. it was originally close to the price it will now be open. this evening we may hear more from the president himself. i'm sure will hear more at the white house briefing. >> mark: thank you, we want to go live to hillary clinton speaking this morning from washington. >> have helped put unimpressed and pressure on al-qaeda and its leadership.
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continued cooperation will be just as important in the days ahead. even as we marked this milestone, we should up for debt that the battle to stop al-qaeda, and it's a terror will not end with the death of osama bin laden. indeed, we must take this opportunity to renew our resolve and reside our efforts. in afghanistan we will continue fighting al- qaeda. it will working to support the afghan people as they build a strong operative and begin to take responsibility for their own security. we are to implement the strategy for a transition approved by nato at the summit. we are supportive and i can't lead political process that seeks to isolate of canada and end
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the insurgency. our message to the taliban remains the same. but today, it may have been--it may have even greater presence appeared -- al-qaeda. you cannot the fetus, you can make the choice to abandon al-qaeda. -- defeat us. in pakistan, we are committed to supporting the people and the government as they defend their own democracy from the violent extremism. as a the president said, osama bin laden had also declared war on pakistan. he had ordered the killings of many innocent pakistan in men, women, children. in recent years the cooperation between our governments
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militaries and law enforcement agencies increased pressure on al- qaida and the taliban. this progress must continue. we are committed to our partnership. history will report that osama bin laden death came at a time of great movement toward freedom and democracy. at a time when the people across the middle east and north africa are rejecting the extremists. and charting a head a peaceful progress based on universal rights and aspirations. there is no better used to go up at the. all over the world we will press for. strength in the kron networks, and vesting of positive vision of peace and progress am pursuing the murders her partner to hurt innocent people. we will never waver. i know there
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are some who doubted this day would ever come, who questioned our resolve and our reach. let us remind ourselves, this is america. we rise to that challenge, we persevere and we get the job done. i'm reminded especially today of the heroism and humanity that marks the difficult days after the 911. in new york, where i was a senator, our community was devastated but we pulled through. 10 years later, that american spirit remains as powerful as ever. it will continue to prevail. this is the day, not only for americans but for people all over the world. who look to a more perfect skull, secure future. yes we will continue vigilance. but more
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so with growing hope, renewed faith. for what is possible. >> mark: there's hillary clinton commenting this morning after u.s. forces fighting killed been lauded. >> darya: not taking any questions. will wait for more reaction and the reaction coming in from around the world. >> mark: we will be right back with the kron 4 morning news, weather and traffic in just a few moments. hey marcel, watch this! [ buzzer sounds ] [ cheers and applause ] ♪ hey marcel, watch this! yeah, marcel! -marcel! -hey marcel! are you listening to me? marcel! [ male announcer ] only at&t u-verse lets you follow your favorite channels on one screen. just $29 a month for the first six months -- dvr included. in the network there are no hard choices.
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reacting. louisa has more. hundreds >> louisa: of common streaming on line. we will read what folks have to say we of a comment here from kron4/facebook. u.s. soldiers, the true heroes, risk their lives get osama bin laden. they're here as it should be celebrated, here's a comment from twitter, it says the princess mayor is the prince, and the bad deadeyes. fairy tales are real. may we all live happily ever after. if you like to continue our discussion, ago to face but or fall was on twitter. we will continue to reach your comments on the air. >> james: at quickly get temperatures, still mild on this monday morning. 51 and
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the assets bay. 46 and the livermore, still cool in the north. 44 in napa. we will warm it up considerably and the upper 70's, we will still be cooler than yesterday. a very cool day. i nice warmup in store for wednesday. we have an overturned a vehicle, not cleared from the traffic lanes sitting on the right hand soldier. tacked on an extra 10 minutes your usual drive times. we'll be back with more on our top story after the break. [ male announcer ] hi lauren and greg, what's up?
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celebrating. here's a local newspapers, oakland tribune of into that camera can zoom in and show you he is killed in a pakistan rate. along with a picture of him will also show you some pictures this is the examiner. that picture of 911 is dead. a picture of osama bin laden on the front. finally, another paper to show you. this is the chronicle. u.s. kills osama bin laden. there is a reminder of what this man is responsible for the 911 attacks. this much as the newspapers locally all across the country there's a website that puts the front covers of every newspaper on. will assure you a couple, this is from the st. petersburg times the
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headline says it all " dead. " they track down and killed a lot and in pakistan taking control of his remains. this one is in arizona, warning that president " justice has been then " it has a picture of people celebrating outside of the y s. the only newspaper this did not have osama bin laden death was one in alabama, where they are so focused on the deadly tornadoes killing some 300 people. the big story today especially here in the bay area the u.s. has killed osama bin laden. more on this one a kron4 morning news country back.
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we shoot way past a licking and 90 degrees. --shooting past 90 degrees. a little bit of a cool down. still nice. >> mark: a live the character down sarah, people have been gathering throughout the morning, -- a live look here at ground zero. new york is sending extra police to keep eye on everything. officials say they're just being cautious. in our area people reacting to the news. we spoke to people to get their reaction. >> we have finally found peace for some people it's a good thing. i think everyone is going to want to see the
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