Global Politics Report Editorial

CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents

The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the deadly strikes.

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Key people or organizations: CIA

Specific figures mentioned: 9, 11, 71

Story focus: CIA declassifies dozens of never-before-seen 9/11 documents

Source context: The CIA released 71 reports from the months and years leading up to 9/11, providing a new look at what the spy agency told two presidents before the...

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Original source: CBS News