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Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Pirates add ammo, men to hijacked ships after US deaths; detained pirates could face US trial.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  Updated with video. Friends say 4 Americans killed by Somali pirates knew of dangers but were experienced, careful.

Tuesday, February 22, 2011  Four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates off East Africa were shot and killed by their captors Tuesday, marking the first time US citizens have been killed in a wave of pirate attacks.

Monday, February 21, 2011  Pirates: Warship shadowing hijacked yacht with 4 Americans on board; yacht nears Somali coast

Friday, October 15, 2010  The American tourist who reportedly was shot and killed by Mexican pirates on a border lake may have been a victim of mistaken identity

Friday, July 16, 2010  The H.M.S. Bounty is on display at the Tall Ships Celebration in Bay City. It was in five major motion films.

Thursday, April 16, 2009  US crew who thwarted pirates return home, their captain finally reaches land in Kenya

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Somali pirates hijack 4 more ships, undeterred by US and French hostage rescues

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Pirates hijack 4 ships, take over 60 hostages; American captain, crew back in US on Wednesday

Monday, April 13, 2009  3 flawless shots: US Navy snipers kill 3 Somali pirates, free kidnapped US captain

Friday, April 10, 2009  Seafarers program says Somali pirates hijack US tug in Gulf of Aden; Italy says a ship taken

Thursday, April 09, 2009  US planes, warship monitoring pirate drama in high-seas standoff

Thursday, April 09, 2009  US hostage recaptured after trying to escape Somali pirates; more bandits head to scene

Wednesday, April 08, 2009  Crew member tells AP crew is trying to recover shipmate

Wednesday, April 08, 2009  Somali pirates hijack US-operated cargo ship with 20 Americans aboard, officials say