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September 11, Five Years Later
September 11 produced a sense of American unity--but it lasted less than a year. Plus, CIA agents signing up for insurance in case they’re accused of violent crimes against suspects in the war on terror.
By Warren Olney • • 1h 0m ListenSeptember 11 produced a sense of American unity--but it lasted less than a year.Should the Bush Administration get the blame for failing to rouse the country for the war on terror?Should it get the credit because America has not been attacked again within its own boundaries? Also, President Bush says he's never authorized torture, but CIA agents are signing up for insurance in case they’re accused of human rights violations.
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3 storiesNew Yorkers Remember 9/11
President Bush will make a prime-time speech to recognize the fifth anniversary of September 11. In the meantime, he's making the grim journey from New York City to Shanksville, Pennsylvania to the Pentagon. He visited Ground Zero last night as well as today.
Read the story6 minSeptember 11, Five Years Later
The attack on Pearl Harbor unified an American generation that went on to win World War II. Their descendents still share the memories today. It would not be until September 11, 2001 that the United States would again be so dramatically attacked within its own borders. Just as they had 60 years before, Americans felt a deep sense of unity.
Read the story36 minAnxious CIA Officers Buy Insurance in Case They're Sued
President Bush, who insists the US has never authorized torture to make suspects reveal what they know about the war on terror, is still negotiation with Congress over rules for military tribunals to such suspects.
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