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First Word: May 6, 2011

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Al Qaeda has confirmed the death of Osama Bin Laden.

Data retrieved from the computers at Osama Bin Laden''s compound show that the Al-Qaeda leader did play a direct role in planning future plots.

Last night, Hermain Cain was the break-out star of the first Republican debate.

The unemployment rate rose slightly to 9% in April.

A little humor for this Friday: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler take on the "Jersey Floor."