The raid of Osama bin Laden’s compound continues to make news as recovered information proves that he was more than just the face of Al Qaeda and was playing an active role in planning future attacks. Pakistani officials have come forward with their disapproval about the mission, warning the US about further raids. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Clinton has said that the US will continue to take action in Libya until Gadhafi stops the strikes against the rebels, more people now believe that Obama was in fact born in the US, and employment rates go up after an all time low last month.
Its not all so serious today, and the entertainment industry is abuzz, with MTVs CEO resigning, Lady Gaga debuting the new “Judas” music video and George Clooney turning 50!
CRUCIAL:
Data Show bin Laden Plots, C.I.A. Hid Near Raided House, http://nyti.ms/m4BVvW
Bin Laden was more than just a figure head for Al Qaeda, evidence shows that he was still very involved in planning attacks in a number of countries. One of the first potential plots was an attack on US rail systems on a number of different important days.
Pakistani Army Chief Warns U.S. on Another Raid, http://nyti.ms/itoguI
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was outraged by US military actions taken in Pakistan that killed Osama bin Laden, and has threatened that a repeat of these actions would cause serious problems in the relations of the two countries.
Bombing of Gadhafi Won’t Let Up, Clinton Warns, http://bit.ly/lY03SR
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that if Gadhafi continues to attack the rebels, we will continue to attack him. According to state department officials, “Congress is being consulted on the possible use of a portion of the $30 billion in assets.”
Unemployment Rate Rises in April, US Economy Adds 244k Jobs, http://huff.to/kEEvwc
The unemployment rate rose to 9 percent from 8.8. percent last month, despite the addition of thousands of jobs. The new jobs can ba attributed to the private sector, which “accounted for all of the job gains last month, with payrolls rising 268,000, the largest rise since February 2006.”
Google Maps Will Soon Let You See Inside Buildings, http://bit.ly/k3wCqU
Google has added a feature to Google Maps called Business Photo, where businesses who allow Google to photograph the inside of their building will be able to post it on Google Maps. Places like restaurants and store openings could benefit from the ability to show their interior.
GOP Rivals Hit Obama on Foreign Policy Despite Bin Laden Killing, Hit Harder on Economy, http://fxn.ws/kkzdnm
Despite the small number of people who have declared their candidacy, Fox hosted the first GOP debate last night. The two main points of attack on Obama were foreign policy, including questioning why the photos of bin Laden had not been released, as well as the state of the economy.
Resignation Alert: There are Some Things MTV CEO’s Won’t Do, http://bit.ly/mtaGPY
The CEO of MTV, Judith McGrath, resigned today after a chairman of Viacom, who owns MTV, pushed through a show called Electric Barbarellas, which features ”cross between the Pussycat Dolls and Spice Girls, except raunchier and not as musically gifted,” as described by Peter Lauria of the Daily Beast. McGrath tried to put a stop to the show, but was unsuccessful.
CULTURAL:
Happy 50th, George Clooney: http://eonli.ne/jE8zky
Lady GaGa Officially Debuts Judas Music Video!: http://bit.ly/lANqQI
Zuckerberg’s New Home: http://bit.ly/mPZ75M
Italian College Warns Students — Beware of ‘Jersey’: http://bit.ly/jjfcqr
Bristol Palin’s new face: http://bit.ly/j14xfZ
New Boyz & Chris Brown release new single ‘Better with the Lights Off’: http://bit.ly/mqZCpG
