6 May 2011: Weekend By The Morning News — 06 May 2011 Merkel grilled for saying bin Laden's death "pleased" her; India jubilant bin Laden was found in Pakistan. Military long-read: Time to adjust our alliances to the post-protectorate era. Slideshow of memorable state-ordered assassinations in foreign lands. Republican senators thought photos of dead bin Laden were real because they saw them on the web. C.I.A. was monitoring bin Laden from close by, watching him pace in the yard. Best photos of badass Obama from the week in news. Man who live-Tweeted Osama killing posts FAQ for those who'd like to "monetize" his news. Op: Whatever company made the coat Obama was wearing when he took down Osama missed out on a good branding opportunity. Sicilian bishop defends decision to purchase expensive Armani vestments. Long read: Anatomy of a two-year undercover sting in Seattle that blew a lot of money for very small stakes. Junot Díaz: Social disasters aren't natural disasters; Haiti had a lot of help on its road to ruination. On airplanes I go into the toilet and use a syringe to feed myself. Ebert explains what it's like to be fed by tube. Cinema chains and famous directors fight studios' plan to stream new movies one month after release. Classical music's history illustrated with many video clips. Video: Male jumping spider woos female with wild dancing and chirruping. Naming phenomenons have new source: reality TV, which is why Khloe was bestowed on 5,369 babies in 2010. Phenomenal: 1986 recording session in which Mark Sinclair--i.e., Vin Diesel--lays down a rap.
