USS Cole, 2000

On October 12, 2000, the USS Cole was refueling in Aden, Yemen, when two people steered a small boat loaded with explosives alongside the ship and stood at attention as the small craft blew up. The explosion, which tore a large hole in the port side of the ship's hull, killed seventeen sailors and wounded thirty-five.

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US Navy: USS Cole News Special - Transcripts of briefings, remarks from memorial service in Norfolk, Oct. 18, images and related pages. From the Navy Office of Information, USA.
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US IIP: Attack on the USS Cole - Archives, from October 12, 2000. From the U.S. Department of State, International Information Programs. USA.
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The Intelligence Network: USS Cole - Over eighty articles regarding the USS Cole, categorized and dated, from various news sources ranging from CNN to the Yemeni Times.
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Yahoo! Full Coverage: USS Cole Probe - News, opinion and editorials, audio, video and related links.
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CNN: USS Cole - Collection of articles, commentary, timeline and background, plus audio, video, galleries, interactives and resources. Message board.
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TIME.com: Attack on U.S. Ship Signals New Wave of Terror - Arab rage over the violence in Palestinian territories is directed at both Israel and the U.S. Tony Karon concludes, "Israeli leaders have already warned their people to brace for a new wave of terrorist attacks. Washington will probably have to do the same."
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DoD USS Cole Commission Report - Findings and recommendations.
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Attack On The USS Cole (DDG-67) - Narrative, photos, copies of news releases, and links to crew profiles and memorials.
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Caller-Times Newspaper: USS Cole attack, October 12, 2000 - Photos, crew profiles, and news stories.
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