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Osama bin Laden's family ties
Steve Coll
April 25, 2008
Almost as mysterious as Osama bin Laden's whereabouts are the origins and diverse views of his family. In his new book — "The Bin Ladens: An Arabian Family in the American Century" — author Steve Coll delves into the history of the bin Ladens. In an April 15 speech at the Commonwealth Club of California, Coll reveals how all the bin Ladens used money, mobility and technology to dramatically varied ends.

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