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Osama Joined By Obi-Wan, Says Darth Vador

XL Country — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:55:19 +0000

Darth Vader has announced the assassination of Obi-Wan Kenobi, the Galactic Empire Times is reporting.

The spoof appears in a knockoff website of the New York Times and is done amazingly well.

Not only did a few intrepid wordsmiths put together the tongue-firmly-in-cheek hard news story, someone with Photoshop skills put Vader in front of a podium lifted from the White House.

Will Ferrell Spoofs President Bush, bin Laden Death for Funny or Die [VIDEO]

XL Country — Thu, 05 May 2011 13:42:01 +0000

While President Barack Obama was organizing a targeted operation to kill terrorist leader Osama bin Laden, it appears that former President George Bush was taking care of his own business in Texas - well, sort of.

In this hilarious video from Funny or Die, Will Ferrell reprises his Dubya impersonation once again to make a special address from the Sizzler Steak House, where, after gathering his meal, he delivers an important message to our nation.

Osama bin Laden Dead: Recapping 24 Unforgettable Hours in History

XL Country — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:23:16 +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.

Celebrities and Politicians React to Osama bin Laden's Death on Twitter

XL Country — Mon, 02 May 2011 22:35:52 +0000

As news of Osama bin Laden's death spread across the globe Sunday night, celebrities and politicians took to the Internet with quick responses to the news.

From Charlie Sheen to Donald Trump, the sentimentality shared was the same. Celebrities poured their American pride and thoughts for the victims of 9/11 into their tweets. Both celebrities and politicians extended accolades to the administration and to the United States military. Several celebrities injected their senses of humor into the news.

We've compiled some of the more notable tweets released in the hours following President Barack Obama's announcement. Check them out after the jump.

Sports Fans Cheer bin Laden's Death With "U-S-A!" Chant [VIDEO]

XL Country — Mon, 02 May 2011 18:29:34 +0000

Most people watching 'ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball' game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets knew that the reason the crowd suddenly erupted into cheers was because they had just found out Osama Bin Laden had been shot dead by American special forces.

The players on the field, however, had no idea. "I really didn't understand what was going on there for a minute," said Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee, whose team wound up losing 2 to 1 in 14 innings.

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

XL Country — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:51:42 +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.

Osama bin Laden Killed in Pakistan, President Obama Confirms

XL Country — Mon, 02 May 2011 06:02:27 +0000

In a stunning development, President Barack Obama confirmed late Sunday evening that Osama bin Laden, the leader of terrorist group Al-Qaeda responsible for the Sept. 11 attacks, was killed Sunday in Pakis