The Triple Agent case and al Balawi’s deception
Washington Post reporter Joby Warrick details how Humam al Balawi, a Jordanian doctor turned double agent, gained trust at the CIA Khost outpost then detonated a suicide attack. The piece traces Pakistani and Taliban roles, the rapid ascent of Balawi, and the ensuing deaths of nine including seven CIA operatives.
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Al Balawi’s ruse ends in deadly Khost blast and CIA casualties
Michael Smerconish examines al Balawi’s infiltration into al Qaeda and his failed path to jihad. The plan to meet leaders, the staged reception, and the fatal Khost blast killed seven CIA officers including Dar ren LaBonte. The piece questions Balawi’s true motives and long term aims.
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Almanac Highlights and Births for Today
Today marks day 206 of 2011 and day 35 of summer. Notable events include Puerto Rico’s self government status in 1952 and the 1956 Andrea Doria Stockholm collision. Births list Henry Knox Eric Hoffer Rosalind Franklin Estelle Getty John Gibson Walter Payton Iman. The combined union membership of 3.6 million is noted. The moon is between last quarter and new.
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Estelle Getty
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Amazon Tax Signatures Draw Historic Railroading Echoes
Timothy Rutten compares Amazon’s push to exempt itself from California sales tax to the robber barons era and California reforms. He notes the initiative path may favor Amazon with up to 20 million dollars in campaign spending and cites the 1992 Supreme Court ruling guiding online tax collection.
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U S soccer explosion still pending
D L Stewart reflects on the U S women's World Cup win as a feel good moment and questions whether soccer will finally take root in the United States. He notes persistent skepticism about lasting interest and jokes about timing clocks and scoring—while acknowledging potential for growth.
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