U.S. al Qaeda cleric killed in Yemen, officials say
An airstrike killed U.S.-born Anwar al-Awlaki, known for his ability to leverage the internet and indoctrinate impressionable youth for terrorist causes, officials say. FULL STORY
Officials: U.S.-born al Qaeda cleric Anwar al-Awlaki killed
CNN Wire Staff
Updated 1:01 PM EST,
Fri September 30, 2011
Anwar al-Awlaki was believed to be hiding in Yemen (file photo).
STORY HIGHLIGHTS
NEW: Officials say a U.S. drone strike killed Anwar al-Awlaki
NEW: Obama calls al-Awlaki's death a "major blow" to al Qaeda
NEW: The ACLU slams the killing as a violation of both U.S. and international law
Al-Awlaki, fluent in English and technology, preached to three of the 9/11 hijackers, a report says
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